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Musical Courier 1891-12-16: Vol 23 Iss 617, 1891
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1the Royal College of Music. The performance was under the direction of Professor Villiers Stanford. The Prince of Wales and his daughters, Princess Victoria and Princess Maud, were present. The performance will be repeated this (Wednesday) night.
3Rubinstein's Book.—Rubinstein's discourses on music, which are appearing in "Le Ménestrel," deal with the relative positions of operatic and abstract music. He thinks that opera is popular only because the public find it easier to understand than symphony music. He places Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin and Glinka in the first rank of composers, and Handel, Haydn and Mozart in the second rank. The article displays much literary facility.
5"Ritter Pazman."—At the Vienna Opera House on New Year's day, Johann Strauss' opera, "Ritter Pazman," will be heard for the first time, much difficulty having been experienced through the opposition of many subscribers to allowing a composer of dance music to get a hearing for a serious work at the Grand Opera House.
7HOME NEWS.
9Miss Boyer's Engagements.—Miss Elizabeth Boyer, the contralto, will sing in Chicago in January. She is also engaged for the "Messiah" in Stamford, Conn., and on January 19 she will sing at the Heine violin recital in New York.
11A New Music Hall.—Plans have been drawn for a new music hall to be built by George J. Kraus, the present owner of the Volksgarden on the Bowery. Land has been rented at the present site of the old Hoffman stables, just west of Broadway, on Twenty-ninth street.
13The building, which is to be a model of Kroll's Garden, in Berlin, will have a frontage of 75 feet and a depth of 100 feet. It will be one story in height—50 feet—and will have a balcony and sliding roof. Work will be begun next week, and the contract calls for the completion of the building in three months. The decorations, it is said, will be elaborate.
15"I intend," said Mr. Kraus, "to make this place a high-class music hall, where the instrumental and vocal music will be of the best. I shall try and keep all questionable people out, and as the place will be right in the centre of the city, near where 25,000 people pass every hour, it ought to pay."
17Mr. Kraus has a nine years' lease, with a renewal clause, and expects to open with a fine orchestra about April 15.
19A Death.—T. Vincent Fagan, who for several years was known as a musical prodigy, died at his home in Harrison, N. J., of inflammation of the bowls. He was twenty-one years old and a son of the late ex-Alderman Fagan, of Harrison, and a nephew of the artist, Laurence Fagan, of this city.
21Paderewski in Chicago.—Paderewski makes his début in Chicago, at the Auditorium in that city, January 1 and 2, with the Thomas Orchestra.
23Callers.—Karl Schimpff, pianist, of Wilkesbarre, Pa.; Mr. J. De Zielinski, composer and pianist, of Buffalo; Louis Lombard, director of the Utica Conservatory, and Mr. Clarence Lucas, composer at the same institution, were callers in this office last week.
25Brooklyn's Choral Society.—An immense crowd filled every seat in Dr. Talmage's church last Thursday night for the opening concert of the season by the Brooklyn Choral Society, directed by Mr. Mortimer Wiske and assisted by Miss Clementine De Vere, Anna Burch, Miss Clara Poole, Campanini and Myron Whitney.
27The chorus of 400 voices was supported by a part of the Seidl orchestra, and the organ was played by Dr. Richard W. Crowe with commendable earnestness.
29With the solo parts taken by these excellent singers a thoroughly artistic performance was assured. Miss De Vere sang "Rejoice greatly" exquisitely, and Campanini and Mr. Whitney won great applause by their usual finished work.
31It is to be regretted that the acoustic properties of the church are not all that could be desired for vocal music.—"Herald."
33A May Festival Scheme.—Mr. Henry Wolfsohn, the manager and the agent for a number of singers and musicians, is engaged in an effort to organize a May festival in the Madison Square Garden for next year.
35The idea is to make the festival last a week, with performances every evening and on several afternoons. If possible Mrs. Patti and Scalchi and the two De Reszkés will be among the artists engaged to sing, and an orchestra of two hundred musicians will be organized.
37Messrs. Seidl, Damrosch and Van der Stucken have been invited to co-operate with their orchestras and have consented to do so provided the proper business arrangements can be made.
39Pronunciation in Chicago.—Considerable excitement has been occasioned in the midst of us by the official announcement that the name of the composer Mozart should be pronounced Mote-zart. The announcement was made from the Auditorium last week upon the authority of Messrs. Strakosch and Gye, and it was indorsed by Signor Fernando Pecci. We observed, however, that Signor Milwardo Adamo kept calling it plain Mozart while we were talking Italian art with him last Friday evening. This might have been because the signor learned his Italian in Italy instead of in Professor Kayzer's Conservatory, which is the fountain head of all Signor Pecci's linguistic lore.
41Signor Frizelle is another member of the Auditorium corps who will not be reconciled to the Mote-zart fad. He came pretty near resigning the other day because Signor Pecci called him Frit-zelle.—Chicago "News."
43Smith College.—Smith College, Northampton, Mass., includes the study of music in its curriculum, and these names compose its music faculty:
45Director.—Benjamin C. Blodgett, Mus. Doc., piano, organ and composition.
47Assistants.—Miss Margarethe von Mitzaff, voice building and vocal culture; Edwin B. Story, F. C. M., piano; George C. Gow, A. B., piano harmony and theory; Miss Annie B. Bacon, piano; W. C. Hammond, organ; C. M. Podgorski, violin and ensemble playing; Miss Olive von Wagner, assistant vocal teacher; Fred. C. Shearn, guitar and zither.
49Secretary.—Miss Annie B. Bacon.
51Mr. Henderson's Lecture.—Mr. W. J. Henderson, the well-known music critic of the "Times," will lecture before the Bridgeport Scientific Society in that city, December 22, on "The Beginnings of Modern Music."
53Left the Juch Company.—Mr. Bevignani, the well-known conductor, who has been employed in that capacity for a number of years at Covent Garden Theatre, London, and who came to this country ten weeks ago to conduct the performances of the Emma Juch Opera Company, resigned his post on Sunday a week ago in Washington and came to New York.
55Mr. Guille, the French tenor, who was also in the Juch company, followed Mr. Bevignani's example and resigned at the same time. The Juch company left Washington for Richmond, Va., Sunday night. Mr. Vandenberg takes Mr. Bevignani's place as conductor.
57Mr. Bevignani has but little to say except that Mr. Locke, the manager of the Juch company, had not lived up to his agreements and he preferred not to go on. He should return to London at once. Mr. Locke owed him but little money.
59Mr. Guille had more of a grievance. According to his story Miss Juch had resented the applause bestowed upon him by admiring audiences, and had caused his name to be omitted from the bills. He had sung in "Cavalleria Rusticana," in "Faust" and in "Rigoletto," and in every instance efforts were made to mar his work or deprive him of proper credit. He had grown tired of this opposition and had resigned, losing the $865 which Mr. Locke owed him.
61Mr. Guille is engaged to sing with Patti during her coming concert tour, and will stay in this city until the tour begins.
63The Schmidt-Herbert Quartet Concert.—The first concert of the Schmidt-Herbert Quartet took place last Wednesday evening in Hardman Hall. The quartet, which is a new organization, consists of the following personnel: Louis Schmidt, Jr., first violin; Henry Schmidt, second violin; Frank Kaltenborn, viola; Victor Herbert, violoncello.
65The program was as follows:
67Quartet in A minor, op 41, No. 1. Schumann
68"Declaration," from "Die Schöne Müllerin" Raff one of two readings
69"Declaration," from "Die Schöne Müllerin" … Raff one of two readings
70"The Mill," suite op. 182. Raff one of two readings
71"The Mill," suite op. 182. … Boccherini one of two readings
72Sonata in A for violoncello. Boccherini one of two readings
73Sonata in A for violoncello. … Rubinstein one of two readings
74Quartet in F, op. 17, No. 3. Rubinstein one of two readings
75Quartet in F, op. 17, No. 3. … Rubinstein one of two readings
77The names of the artists who comprise this quartet are sufficient guaranty that some excellent playing was done. The next concert will take place January 8.
79A Divorce.—Capt. William B. Newson, of San Francisco, formerly of the British army, has been granted a divorce from his wife, Louisa N. C. Newson, the opera singer known to the theatrical world as Louise Pyke. Newson asked for a decree on the ground of desertion. The complaint shows that he married the defendant in New York in 1884 and that she left him about a year ago.
81Mrs. Newson is now in Sweden, and the summons was served upon her by mail. The summons was returned last week, and subsequently Judge Lawler, of San Francisco, heard testimony in proof of the alleged desertion and granted a decree as stated. Newson was formerly manager of the Olympic Club in that city, but he was unpopular and held this position only a few months. His present occupation consists in doing odd jobs as an actor in local theatres. He escaped payment of fees in the divorce suit by making affidavit that he was a pauper.
83Miss Letson.—Miss Ida Letson is a pianist of exceptional ability, plays Chopin and Beethoven in an original and brilliant style, and accompanies most excellently. Miss Letson is remarkably pretty and her pleasing manners and talents, in addition to her beauty, make her very attractive. She is accompanist for Mrs. Ogden Crane at her New York studio.
85Miss Trevey.—Miss Blanche Trevey, a young soprano from Indiana, sung at the Arlington Club reception at St. Mark's place on November 27 with wonderful success. She was repeatedly recalled, and in the prize song, Dr. Arne's "Soldier Tired of War's Alarms," she was particularly pleasing, singing with the ease of an artist. One criticism was "that the beauty of her singing was that she sung every note." Miss Trevey is bright and pretty, and her voice, naturally of wide compass, has been improved and strengthened by the instructions of an artist teacher. She is completing her musical education with Mrs. Ogden Crane.
87Seidl Popular Concerts.—Lenox Lyceum was crowded to the doors last Sunday night. The following program was performed:
89Marche, "Triumphale" (new) Abert one of two readings
90Cortège ("A Fantastic Procession") Moszkowski one of two readings
91"Germany" (from suite "The Nations") Bolero (Spanish dance) one of two readings
92Aria, "Non piu andrai" ("Figaro") Mozart one of two readings
93Antonio Galassi. one of two readings
94"Virgin's Prayer," for string orchestra Massenet one of two readings
95From "Samson and Delilah" Saint-Saëns one of two readings
96Aria, "Traviata" Verdi one of two readings
97Marche, "Triumphale" (new) … Abert one of two readings
98Cortège ("A Fantastic Procession") … Moszkowski one of two readings
99"Germany" (from suite "The Nations") … Bolero (Spanish dance) one of two readings
100Aria, "Non piu andrai" ("Figaro") … Mozart one of two readings
101"Virgin's Prayer," for string orchestra … Massenet one of two readings
102From "Samson and Delilah" … Saint-Saëns one of two readings
103Aria, "Traviata" … Verdi one of two readings
104Mrs. Tavary.
105Suite, "Peer Gynt" Grieg one of two readings
106Suite, "Peer Gynt" … Grieg one of two readings
107"Cavalleria Rusticana" (new opera) Mascagni one of two readings
108"Cavalleria Rusticana" (new opera) … Mascagni one of two readings
109Prelude and Siciliana Mr. Campanini one of two readings
110Prelude and Siciliana … Mr. Campanini one of two readings
111Aria Mrs. Tavary one of two readings
112Aria … Mrs. Tavary one of two readings
113Duetto Mrs. Tavary and Mr. Campanini one of two readings
114Duetto … Mrs. Tavary and Mr. Campanini one of two readings
115Intermezzo Sinfonico Orchestra one of two readings
116Intermezzo Sinfonico … Orchestra one of two readings
117Arioso Mr. Campanini one of two readings
118Arioso … Mr. Campanini one of two readings
119Duetto Mrs. Tavary and Mr. Galassi one of two readings
120Duetto … Mrs. Tavary and Mr. Galassi one of two readings
122The newcomer was Mrs. Tavary, who possesses a vibrant soprano, which she uses in a most artistic and dramatic manner. Mascagni's passionate music has never been heard to better advantage than under Mr. Seidl's fiery beat. Next Sunday night the remainder of the work will be given, with Mrs. Blauvelt in the soprano rôle.
124Brodsky's Success.—Adolph Brodsky, the Concertmeister of the Symphony Orchestra, played Mendelssohn's E minor violin concerto last Sunday evening at the New Music Hall, and played it in a manner that left no doubt in the mind of his auditors as to his greatness as an artist. Mendelssohn's trite measures were revivified by the virile power of the soloist, who played with dignity, passion, tenderness and delicacy. It was, indeed, a most noteworthy performance. The orchestra, under Mr. Damrosch, played several selections and a Swedish male sextet sung.
126Death of Carl Friedrich.—Mrs. Amalia Friedrich Materna sends us the sad news of the demise of her husband, Mr. Carl Friedrich, who died at Heiligenstadt, near Vienna, on the 21st ult., in his fifty-first year.
128The New York College of Music.—The faculty of the New York College of Music gave a concert Tuesday of last week in the college hall in East Fifty-eighth street.
130Mrs. Pemberton-Hincks sang several numbers in a finished manner, her creole song, "My Heart's Delight," being especially well done.
132Mr. Godowsky, the brilliant pianist, gave the overture to "Tannhäuser," most artistically.
134Mr. Rudolph Nagel, cellist; Miss Matilda Pastor, harpist; Mr. H. Lambert, violinist, and Mr. Schachner, tenor, also participated.
136The hall was crowded and the program thoroughly enjoyed.
138Mr. Sabatelli's Concert.—Mrs. Henry W. Millar and L. F. Sabatelli gave a concert at Chickering Hall last Friday evening. The program, which was an excellent one, included Mr. Angelo de Sanctis, whose excellent singing of a baracolle from "Ballo in Maschera" earned him a double encore, and Miss Amy Fay, who played several selections in her usual brilliant manner. Miss Ruth G. Miller, contralto (aged fourteen), and Miss Miriam W. Millar, elocutionist, completed the program.
140The audience was not large, but made up enthusiasm what it lacked in numbers.
142Miss Cohn's Musicale.—Miss Johanna Cohn gave a musicale at Behr Brothers Hall last Wednesday evening, assisted by Mrs. Bertha Morris, soprano, and Mr. Alfred Cabel, baritone. Accompanist, Mr. Isidor Luckstone. Miss Cohn was indisposed and consequently did not appear to advantage. Mr. Cabel was very acceptable, his solo "The Palms" being particularly good. Mrs. Morris also sang well.
144Miss Hendrickson's Success.—Miss Marion Hendrickson, the soprano, scored a success in a concert at Baltimore, December 2. The Baltimore "American" said of her:
146Miss Hendrickson sang a scene and romanza from "Lucrezia Borgia" and songs by Rogers and Gericke, and made an excellent impression. She has a pure soprano voice, of fine quality, good range and great flexibility.
148She has engagements in Washington, Philadelphia and New York this and next month, and will probably sing in Baltimore in one of the Peabody concerts and later with the Symphony Society.
150A Murio-Celli Pupil.—Miss Minnie Dilthey, the talented pupil of Mrs. Murio-Celli, is meeting with great success in Germany, where she has been engaged for a third season. She is under contract at Freiburg, a most beautiful cosmopolitan town, where she sang in "Figaro," in the rôle of "Suzanne." Then "Mrs. Ford" in the "Merry Wives of Windsor," a part in which, according to the critics, she excels. Her other rôles were "Agatha" in "Freischütz," "Martha," "Princess" in "Jean de Paris" and
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