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Jo WILMETTE LIFE November 15, 1934 Ph.llhairmon.*c Quartet weshogbd I Sucans Club Nfl Cuves. Superb Concert G ive Benëf it concert The North Shore Chamber Music association opened its thirteenth season last Sunday afternoon with a recital by the Pbilbarmonic String quartet. Although I have heard this samre group of men many times before, I have neyer heard themn play so well. Their sense of ensemble neyer failed; beauty and varied rhythm was maintained througli- out. Each.man is an artist in bis own riglht, which is the secret of successful chamber mus ic. I want to. particularly mention the performance of John Weicber, the first violinist. The strength and sweetness of bis tone was the gulding light for the others. Witbout any over emphasis on his part, one was continually conscious of bis excellent technical control and vital leadership. The programn opened with Haydn's "Quartet ini D Major Opus 64, No. 5," in four niovements. This is one of the most charming of Haydn's works. fuil of airy melody and brisk rhythm. The last movement, Finale-Presto, an examplé of perpetual motion, was a f eat of joint tecbnical control which the quartet handled ably. After a slight pause came "Serenade" by Hugo Wolf. This wvas in somewhat the sanie vein and tempo as the Haydn, but entirely dîfferent in coler. With its sprigbtly mneasure and frequent 'syncopa- tion it seemned more like a dance than a serenade- but that, I am sure is the f ault of Mr. Wolf, anad iot of the art ists who interpreted -bis work. The program closed with Brahmns' "Quintet ini F Minor, Opus 34.", Its stern, mature, almost military mood made the preceding numtbers pale in contrast. Not only did the addition of the piano to the score, but also the superb fullness and magnificent harmonic progressions fil one with a fieling of the importance, the realitjr of Brahms' creative genius. This man bad sometbing to say; something vital, stirring to ail. Each part in the quintet was admirably played. It is only a question whether it was Brahms' intention,' particularly ini the last movement, that the piano should play so great a part. As an encore came Goddard's fami - liar "Minuet." In ail, the concert was effective, satisfying and well up to the standard of the Chamber Musi- association. -Joyce Wbitiait. I. he second concert in flhe Artist-Recital sies to be -held on Monidav evening. No2'eîber 20. ~uill be qiven i)y t/e noted Szc'dish. contralto, Sigrid Oiieqiin. Mnu'. Onegin -ivas u'ith the~ Metropolitan Opera copitpaanv about, fei years ago. She has a voice of ionisitul caliber, and il hras repitarkable 7vo!umte and .oiority. The irtisi- Recital series, zvhich are spoiisored by the t'i- ncetka Musie club, arc held ipi. tlhe Newu Trier- ftiqh sclîool au(ditoriumi at 8:30 o'clock. Slumcle tFerry Hall This year's annual musicale and reception at Ferry Hall in Lake F'orest will be held on Friday evening, November 23, at 8:15. o'clock. The fol- lowing artists will give the program: Fredrika Ireland. voice; Ruth~ Breytspraak, violin;. Pauline Manchester, piano, and Hans Hess, 'cello. AlI are cordially invited to attend the musicale, but guests are requested to notify Ferry Hall by November "0 if they are going. Slastro-Valeruo Wdll Cuv BneIt Concert IlIIIW.il Begin Lectu.re-RecitasIIII An exhibit of etchings, aquatints. and mezzo- tints by Allessandro Mastro-Valerio will he on ex- bibit for a week, beginning November 26, at the 'Nilmette Free Public Library. This f orm of me- dium, wbich is commonly called the "graphie arts. bas become tremendousiy popular ini the last ten years Mr. Mastro-Valerio'is also known for his por- traiture in oiîs of many prominent Chicagoans, ini- cluding bis portrait of Ralpb Hines, the aviator. which- hangs> in the Hines Memorial laospital for soldiers and sailors in Maywood., For. a number of years Mr. Mastro-Valerio bas been associated.with the University of -Michigan as head of the art departmnent. While working there he bec ame interested in, etchings, and for the past two yéars he bas produced a notable group of suh- jects in tbis medium. Many of these prints bave heen shown at various print shows in the east. *Steani Shovel," an aquatint, was included in the recent print show at the Art Institute of Chicago, held in celebration of A Century of Progress. However,, Mr. Mastro-Valerio's- freest mediumi is the very difficult mezzotint. This special type of work is being handled by only very few artists in America.. The first mhezzotint that Mr. Mastro-Valerio fin-- ished, "Stillness,"., secured biselection to the Chi- cago Society of Etchers, and it was accepted b3- tbe society as bis initiation print. .Mr.- Mastro-Valerio studied at the Academy of Fine' Arts in Naples, where be twice took thé bighest award in the gift of the Italian govern- ment. His exhibit at the Wilmiette Library will bhe held under the auspices of Virginia Hope Dun- L ~ ci of Wilmette. Thele hctiri--iecital course t/at provedl so PoPular last iear zcýIU again be resuimcd by Mpine. 'Stuirkozi.'-Ryder, piaisfr. The firsf ane wiil be hceld Thursday iiiorimg, Novembder 22, af thc home of - Mrs. Robért Zim*nermansi in 1PilUt/mette. lit her course oit "Famous Comnposers and Their Works" Mmne. Ryder gives a brief biography of cachnusician aid then îplais ex- aMnpies of bis zworks. The North Shore Musicians club will have a benefit concert at the home of Mrs. ýC. P. Dubbs, 1004 Michigan avenue, Wilmette, on Monday eve- ning, November 19, at 8:15 o'clock. The proceeds will be used for the club's annual donation to the Woman's Symphony orchestra and also for the scbolarship f und.- This 'is the only concert during the year when'there is an admission charge. Mrt;. Miles B. Geringer wilI be one of the assisting hostesses. The program will. be given by a trio composed of Winifred Townsend Cree, violin; Estelle Swigart, 'cello, and Ernau Akely,. piano; hi Fay Palmer Kreer, soprano; Frances Anderson. pianist; Betty Biesemeier, violin, and the North Shore Lyric Ensemble. The ensemble.is composed of Dorothy Rae, Sarahi Ida Perry Bush, Kay Drake, and Willa Dryden.. sopranos; Carolyn Fuermann, Marjorie Day. Imogene Dick, and Helen Stewart, second so- pranos; Dorotby Cordts, Marjory Sherman, Lois Grider, and Ruth Elizabeth Robinson, altos; Electa Austin Gamron is the director and accompanist. The program for Monday is announced as follows: Trio A Minor................... Tschaikowskv Theme and Variations Mrs. Cree., Miss. Swigart, and Mrs. Akely Futility ............... ... Dorotby Riley Brown The 'Wayfarer's Night Song .... Easthope Martin A Caravan From China Cornes.. .......... ...............Warren Storev Smithi Golden Dawn, f rom the cycle "In a Garden" ............... Herman l.ç,hlr M rs. Kreer Fantaisie F Minor............. ......... Chopin Miss Aniderson La Gitana ........................... Kreisler Sicilienne and Rigaudon...... Francoeur-Kreisler Hungarian Dance ........ . Brahms-Kreisler Betty Biesemeier I V Thy Beamling Eves ................. MacDowell The Clock ................... Grant-Schaeffer Sînîber Song........................ Schubert Beauteous Morn....................... German Xinds of~ the Silent Morn............... Emery The Lyric Ensemble Mime. Sturkow-Ryder to Resumfe Lectures Madame Sturkow-Ryder will again this 'winter resuime ber lecture recitals on "Famous Composers andl Their, Works." The first one will be Thurs-, dlay morning. November 22, at 10*:30 o'ciock at thec home of Mrs. Robert Zimmermann, 303 Greenleai* avenue. These talks are open to ail wbo seek a better understanding.and enjoyment of music. Mme. Rvder's course last year was very popular, and it s expected that this, season a great'many will take advantagè of the information tbat she bas to im- ýpart. She is a gifted speaker andber. many and varied international experiences as a pianist always maintain ber listenérs' interest. Thtre will be ten lectures to be 'held bi-monthly. Pop Concert This Saturday nighit Doctor Frederick Stock and the Chicago Symphony orchestra will play the third Popular concert of the season, with a program consisting of, Thomas' Overture to "Mignon"; Goldmark's "Co untry Wedding"; Strawinsky's- Suite froni the 'Fire Bird," Georg Scbumann's Dance of the Nymphs and Satyrs and the Irish Rbapsody by Herbert. November is, Ï934> WILMETTE, LIPE