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Show PHILHARMONIC GIVES SPLENDID CONCERT Salt Lake Orchestra, "Under Direction of of Arthur Freber, Scores Artistic Ar-tistic Success. Splendid music, well interpreted marked the initial concert of the season hy tho Salt Lako Philharmonic orchestra orches-tra at the Empress theater yesterday afternoon. It was the verdict of tjio several hundred lovers of classical music mu-sic who were present that tho local musicians mu-sicians presented the difficult programme with an artistry deserving of unstinted praise. Under the direction of Arthur Freber, son of the late Professor Anton Pedersen, who last year organized the orchestra and In April of last year conducted con-ducted the work of the artists, took on an added significance to those who know how dear the striving for the uplift of musical taste was to Professor Pedersen. Pe-dersen. Mr. Freber in his conducting demonstrated demon-strated a high degree of musicianship, careful preparation and keen comprehension. compre-hension. The work of Otto King cello soloist in the Salnt-Saens concerto was of unusual excellence, specifically marked by good technique and doep sympathy. The Beethoven symphony in C minor, No. 5, opus 07. opened the programme. It was not until tho second movement that Director Freber had complete control of his men, but from the andante on tho wonderful and undying tragedy told In tone pictures was artistically presented. In the Saint-Saens concerto for the cello with orchestra the beautiful theme development by Mr. King was ever In evidence, while the orchestra accompaniment accompani-ment was artistic, specifically in that It was never too predominant. For pure beauty of rendition the Mcn-delnsohn Mcn-delnsohn overture to "A jVIIdsummer Night's Dream" was the gem of the concert. con-cert. The Bizet Farandole, No. 4, scorned slightly Incongruous as a finale, but It was nevertheless excellently played. Following are the motnhcrs and officers of this orchestra which will be heard In two more concerts this season: Violins George Groneman, concert-meister: concert-meister: A If. Masterman, Rudolph Rohm, Ollle Smith, E. A. Engbcrg, A. Swcnson, Torvul Jorgensen, William Morris, Albert Ericfcon, A. Brox, Elmer Young. Violas A. Rordame, A. H. KIrchncr, Marcellus Smith. Cellos Otto King, Ogc Jorgcnsen. Harry Wolff. Basses Will Recac, Val Jorgcnsn, Charles Parncll. Flule-Plcecio W. J. Flashman. Sam Bruckner, W. LI. Guyon. Oboes A. .1. Kellcrsberger, J. jr. Smith. Clarinets Clarence J. Hawkins. Rov Midgloy. Bassoons Robert Saner. Charles G. Berry. Horns C. Jcsperson. C. Findcisen, II. E. Greene. Trumpets L. P. Chrlstensen. Alva Bacr. Trombones Ralph Baker, H, Lammers Milt U Slngrcy. Tuba S. A. Abbot. Tympanl and Percussion A. Beeslcy, Dow Young Officers Charles L. Berry, president; A. Rordame, vice president; Clarence J. Hawkins, secretary and troa3urer: Sam Bruckner, librarian; George Groneman, concertmelstor: Arthur Freber, conductor; conduc-tor; D. R. Gill, press agent. |