An all-Russian programme will be the feature of the third symphony concert of the season to be given this afternoon at 515 pin, by the Municipal Orchestra at the Lyceum Theatre, While the first two concerts of the season have been dedicated to Bach-
Brahms-Beethoven and to French and Italian composers respectively," the third programme, presenting works of long-standing fame and univer-interest of to-day's concert, it should be noted that the programme, besides the lovely prelude to "Kovanchtchina" by Meussorgsky and the familiar symphonic sketch describing the "Steppes" by Bordine, will include the famous "Symphonic Pathétique," by Tschaikovsky.
Finally, at ihe request expressed by a large number of persons to the conductor, the programme includes, for its second performance in Shanghai, the "Rhapsodie sur un theme de Paganini" for piano and orchestra by Rachmaninoff, which was enthusiastically received by the audience at its first performance at the grand benefit concert held in the Nanking Theatre on September 19 last. The piano-soloist for this work Will be, as for the first performance, the well-known and brilliant pianist, Leo Itkis, a fact which promises a real musical treat, The concert will be at usual prices ana booking is daily at the Lyceum Theatre. The programme follows:—
Introduction to "Khovanchichina" Symencnie Sketch: "In the Steppes of Central Asia"
Rhapsodie for Plane and Orchestra Rachmaninoff (by general request)
Soloist: is Symphony "Pathétique".. Tschaikowsky Conductor: Marsro MARIO Pact.
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