Word: rhythm
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Suite in D by Dvorak is a quaint composition, with a rustic undercurrent throughout the five movements. The suite is not peculiarly characteristic, as most of his works, but still fantastic rhythm and odd treatment in orchestration give it individuality. The variety of movement, color and theme in the suite reveals the composer...
...given here. The only word that can be said in disparagement of the programme was its extreme length. This is a characteristic fault with the Music Hall programmes and so we must expect the same in Cambridge. From a technical standpoint the concert was, as usual, delightful. The coloring, rhythm, and polish displayed by the orchestra were faultless. The first number on the programme was Schubert's overture in E minor, a new work to Cambridge people. The work is not particularly interesting as it lacks in orginality of thought and expression. Even Schubert's great melodic power seems wanting...
There are three short pieces in verse in this number. The first two are translations from the German which are only moderately successful; in one of them there is a noticeable lack of rhythm. The verses entitled "A Leap-Year Warning" are as seasonable as they are bright...
...striking march of Rubinstein was well played and the rhythm kept throughout. The 1st violins were beautifully smooth, while the good tone of the flute was especially noticeable...
...hear the full, fine rhythm...