WHITING CONCERTS ARE BOON TO MUSIC LOVERS

Professor W. R. Spalding '87 has written for the Crimson the following appreciation of the Whiting Expositions of chamber music, the last of which will be given at the Paine Concert Hall tomorrow night.

The programs for the current season of Mr. Arthur Whiting's Expositions of chamber and classical music have been so interesting that at the request of the CRIMSON it seems worth while to make a definite review of the compositions presented. Although the enthusiasm of the students and their attendance are almost back to pre war standards, there are a good many undoubted music lovers in the University who do not yet appreciate what a remarkable opportunity these Expositions afford to become familiar with a great variety of classical and modern musical literature. And as the Expositions are supported so generously by contributions from the Alumni and other friends of music, they should certainly be attended by as large a number of students as possible.

Miss Wyman Was Remarkable

At the first Exposition a very remarkable program was given by Miss Loraine Wyman, that artistic singer of Folk Songs, Mr. George Barrere, the celebrated flutist, and by Mr. Arthur Whiting with compositions for the harpsichord.

The second Exposition was devoted entirely to pianoforte compositions of the of the classical and modern school, most artistically performed by Mr. Whiting himself.

The third Exposition was devoted entirely to the compositions of Brahms and gave the auditors an opportunity to hear an authoritative rendering of such beautiful and standard works as the Sonata in D minor, and the Trio for violin, cello and pianoforte in B major.

At the fourth Exposition Mr. John Barclay, one of the most gifted baritone singers in the country, gave a varied program of French and Russian songs, together with some Folk Songs, delightfully arranged by Mr. Whiting himself.

At the last Exposition the Ravel String Quartet is to be performed by the Lenox String Quartet, and the quartet and Mr. Whiting are to give one of the most chamber music, Schumann's Quintet in Eb major for strings and pianoforte.

The standard of performance at the Expositions this season has been unusually high and Mr. Whiting deserves great gratitude for securing such distinguished artists and for the care he has taken in preparing these varied and delightful programs.