Word: hewitt
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Symphony, Beethoven's Overture to Coriolanus, Handel's Concerto Grosso No. 20 and the Hungarian March from Berlioz' "Damnation of Faust." The choice of Borodin's Symphony was felicitous both from the historical standpoint and that of intrinsic merit. Would that more conductors of symphony orchestras might follow Mr. Hewitt's example. For Borodin's Symphony, the second to be composed in Russia, is a notable instance of independence, individuality and resource despite the obvious obligations to Schumann. Written in a difficult if effective orchestral style, its performance was notable for spirit, sympathy and just appreciation of its contests. While...
...Pierian Sodality Orchestra, under the leadership of W. N. Hewitt 1G., will give its one hundred and seventh annual concert in Sanders Theatre this evening at 8 o'clock. The program is in some respects a departure from those of previous years, in that it includes neither a composition by a University student nor one entirely new to American audiences. However, Borodin's First Symphony, is at least not very familiar in this vicinity, having been played only twice in Boston...
...program has not yet been definitely settled, it is fairly certain that selections from Handel and Charpentier will be played; also Beethoven's overture to Coriolanus. The feature number will be a new Russion symphony, by Borodin which has been especially, secured for this concert by W. N. Hewitt 1G., the conductor. It will be the first performance of this symphony before an American audience...
...plan is now well under way for the organization of a graduate band which will consist of graduates of the University and any undergraduates who may be interested. R. W. Dibble '01, H. E. Garceau '05, L. G. del Castillo '14, G. T. Spencer '13, and W. N. Hewitt 1G., the present conductor of the Pierian Sodality, are the main promoters of the scheme, but there are many others interested; it is hoped that the Harvard Club of Boston will stand back of the venture when it is better organized...
...dinner at the Hotel Thorndike at 7 o'clock. Howard Shaw '13, an ex-president of the Sodality, will be toastmaster and there will be speeches by the following men: Dr. A. T. Davison '16; Dr. P. G. Clapp '08, the well-known symphony composer; W. N. Hewitt 1G., the present conductor; C. Clifton '12, a former conductor; Modeste Alloo, coach of the orchestra; and E. H. Barry '15. Professor W. C. Heilman '00 and Mr. Arthur Foote '74, a former Sodality man, and one of the greatest composers in the country, are expected to be present. Professor...