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...York assembly and the term "Red" so often applied in hit-or-miss fashion to those who venture to voice their ideas, it is satisfactory to note that this wave of general hysteria and intolerance has not reached Boston artistic circles and that there is no agitation to prevent Kreisler's concert in Symphony Hall tomorrow. The wave of feeling against him which spread over the country during the fall was a disgrace to the intelligence of the American people. Even more ridiculous were the arguments which this controversy called forth. In one western city the editors of a newspaper...
...concert is open only to members of the City Club and their guests. The program for the evening is as follows: Now Let Every Tongue, Bach Adoramus Te, Palestrina Morning Hymn. Krug On the Water, Mendelssohn Harvard Glee Club. Melodie, Gluck-Kreisler Berseuse, Faure Minuet, Sulley Violin Solo. In Picardie, Osgood Serenade, Bowdine Bedouin Love Song, Foote Glee Club. The Sussex Mummer's Christmas Carol, Arr. Grainger Cherry Ripe, Cyril Scott Fair Maid, Victor Herbert Violin Solo. My Bonnie Lass, Morley Suabian Folk Song, Brahms Give a Rouse, Bantok Glee Club...
...Kreisler has always scrupulously obeyed the laws of this nation. He left the Austrian army some time before we declared war on that empire. Large parts of his earnings have been devoted to the upkeep of a home for indigent artists and musicians, and until recently he sent money to several British and French officers--musicians and artists--who were held in Austria. It is not unlikely, as he himself points out, that while he is prevented from following his profession, and unable to continue the remittances, these officers will be hard put for a living...
...through the accident of birth a man should be persecuted and restricted in his business. The playing of beautiful music cannot possibly work harm to the Legion, while it gives pleasure and relaxation to many people. If the members of the American Legion prefer not to listen to Mr. Kreisler, there is nothing that forces them to do so. They should do proud that their cities are cultured enough to warrant Mr. Kreisler's appearance...
During the war it would have been impossible for Mr. Kreisler to play in public. But the fighting is over, there is no excuse for its hysteria to continue. What might have been a patriotic stand during the heat of the conflict becomes now merely bigotry and intolerance, entirely out of place in free America...