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Musical Courier 1892-01-27: Vol 24 Iss 623, 1892
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1ears and nostrils quivered with exhaustion. When I landed at the Battery, it was just 5 o'clock. It had stopped snowing and an angry sun was getting ready to bathe for the night in the wet of the western horizon. Jersey was etched against the cold, hard sky, and as an old hand organ struck up "Annie Rooney" I threw my cap in the air and joined in (astrally but joyfully) with the group of ragged children who surrounded the venerable organist with shouts, jeers and dancing.
3"Après moi, le deluge," after the "Théâtre d'Art"—Dave Braham. It may not be subtle, but it is honest music after all.
5PERSONALS.
7Richard Arnold.—The subject of the biographical sketch this week, Mr. Richard Arnold, needs no particular introduction to the readers of THE MUSICAL COURIER. He is known to them as a master of the violin for many, many years. Richard Arnold was born at Eilenburg, in Prussia, on January 10, 1845. He came to this country at the age of eight and became the youthful leader of the Columbus, Ohio, Theatre orchestra at the extremely precocious age of eleven. In 1864 Mr. Arnold went to Leipzig, where he studied under David for three years, after which period he returned to this country and allied himself with Theodore Thomas, whose concertmaster he was for seven years. For the last eight years Mr. Arnold has been the concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic Society, of which organization he has been also one of the directors for a period of twelve years, and where, as a soloist, he played Spohr's violin concerto in C minor during the season of 1888-9. In 1878 Mr. Arnold organized the Philharmonic Club. As a teacher of his instrument Mr. Arnold is in great demand in this city and he commands a large as well as most fashionable clientele. His home relations are also musical, as Mr. Arnold married at the Leipsic Conservatory a fellow student, who is an excellent musician and pianist, and who has likewise been heard with success at some of the chamber music concerts of the Philharmonic Club.
9Sarasate to Retire.—It is rumored that Sarasate will retire at the end of the present musical season to his estates in Spain, and that thereafter he will appear in public only for charity.
11Rubinstein to Play.—Anton Rubinstein will be heard in a charity concert in Berlin in February. He is announced to perform his own concerto in E flat.
13Niese's Bequests.—Carl Niese, the well-known Dresden music critic, died recently and left 8,000 marks each to the chorus and orchestra of the Dresden Court Opera House, and 4,000 to the Platen fund.
15Jahn Decorated.—Director Jahn, of the Vienna Court Opera, has been decorated by the French Government with the Cross of the Legion of Honor, on account of his fostering of French musical art at the Austrian Imperial Opera.
17Courier Callers.—Among the callers at THE MUSICAL COURIER office last week were Rafael Joseffy, Chas. Burch, Mortimer Wiske and Martin Roeder, who arrived here on the Eider from Europe to take a position as teacher of composition and vocal culture at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Mr. Roeder will unquestionably prove a most valuable addition to the forces of that great institution and to the musical life of the Hub, as he is not only an excellent musician and composer, but also a refined and cultured gentleman.
19They Got Some Money.—The "Allgemeiner Deutscher Musikverein" has donated from the interest of its funds as so-called "honorary gifts" 1,000 marks to Felix Draeseke, of Dresden, composer, and 500 marks to Richard Pohl of Baden-Baden, musical littérateur.
21Davenport on Rummel.—Mr. Warren Davenport, the eminent Boston music critic, has this to say on the subject of Franz Rummel in the Boston "Daily Traveller:":
23In the excitement over Paderewski the public must not forget that there is in this country a pianist named Franz Rummel, who embraces more of the qualities of a great interpreter of the classics, as well as the ultra-modern school of composition, than any other player that has been among us since Rubinstein's visit in 1872-3. Rummel possesses the highest form of artistic attainments, has an unlimited technical and is almost alone in the possession of that heroic element marking an individuality that is unknown in many of the most eminent players the world has ever seen. Rummel is the only pianist I have ever heard whose playing reminds one of the breadth and majesty that Rubinstein presents in his interpretations. But Rubinstein stops at no limitation, for his genius imbues everything that he touches with a glowing sentiment, enhancing the value of the composition he plays, while its composer's characteristics are still retained. This heavenly gift has made him the master supreme over all the players the world has yet produced.
25News About the Neuendorffs.—Georgine von Januschowsky and Adolph Neuendorff have left for Europe on the Bremen steamer Saale. Mrs. Januschowsky-Neuendorff will sing at several of the prominent theatres in Europe, beginning at the Court Theatre in Mannheim as "Leonore" in "Fidelio," and Mr. Neuendorff intends to make several important engagements for the summer season of the English opera at Mr. Hammerstein's new Manhattan Opera House, for which he is engaged as musical director. They will return to this country at the end of March.
27Miss Janotha on Chopin.—It is said that Miss Janotha is to bring out a book dealing with Chopin and his music. The accomplished English pianist, who, however, can hardly be considered a great Chopin player, will have some difficulty to surpass the monumental work of Professor Niecks on the great Polish composer and his compositions.
29Cellier a Procrastinator.—An amusing story is being told concerning the late Alfred Cellier's procrastinating habits. During Mr. Rice's tenancy at Covent Garden the composer was commissioned to write the pantomime music. Boxing night drawing near without bringing any musical numbers, and entreaties and reproaches proving alike useless, Mr. Rice finally wrote threatening to bring an action for breach of contract, and to lay the damages at £1,500. "Send me £500," was the laconic response, "and then sue for £2,000."
31Texas Also Loves Him.—The Boston Symphony Orchestral Club gave a very nice concert here on Friday night and played through their regulation program, but an additional number was given that was not on it or "in it." It was the inevitable insolence and quarrel of the director with the local management. The financial result was small, and straightaway the director intimated that he ought to receive the whole amount instead of the 75 per cent. bargained for. The Philo spokesman replied emphatically that he would get precisely what the agreement stipulated and not a nickel more; especially because of his insinuations about the crude state of musical culture in Texas. His organization, he thought, was too good for Waco, else Waco would have turned out in full force. This and many more impertinences toward people whose money he was pocketing was a little too much for the fighting Philo president, and when our reporter came away the abusive director was declining an invitation from the president to accompany him downstairs for a few minutes till he would convince him as Jack the Evangelist convinced the doubter as to the truth of some disputed scriptural point. Much as we would regret not to see such a meritorious group of artists again, we would even bear the loss rather than encourage so contemptible a villifier of our people. Local managers should look out for him.—"Current Topics," Waco, January 17.
33Huneker-Hinton.—Wednesday evening of last week, at the residence of the bride's parents, James Gibbons Huneker was married to Clio Hinton, daughter of Howard and Lucy Hinton. Mrs. Huneker is a well-known sculptor of this city, having modeled, besides many original works, heads of Anton Seidl, Fannie Bloomfield, Louise Cappiani, Edward O'Mahoney and other well-known musical people. Mr. Huneker is a member of the staff of THE MUSICAL COURIER and has been the music critic of the New York "Recorder" since it started last February.
35Miss Von Stosch's Luck.—Miss Leonora von Stosch, the violinist, ought to be a very happy young woman. She has been hampered in her efforts by the possession of an inferior instrument. Last Saturday morning, however, Mr. Gordon McKay purchased from Isador Houser his Stradivarius, and the purchase was made for the purpose of providing Miss von Stosch with a thoroughly noble instrument. The price paid was $5,000, and though the violin is Mr. McKay's property, Miss von Stosch will have the exclusive use of it. The instrument is vouched for as genuine by Hart, of London; Lembach, of Vienna, and Weichold, of Dresden. Its date is 1710.
37Jacob Gosché.—Jacob Gosché, who will be remembered by many musical people as the manager of the Thomas concerts during several years, died Tuesday afternoon of last week at his house in East Fourteenth street. He was seventy-seven years old and had been connected with musical enterprises since 1850, and for many years was Theodore Thomas' business manager. At one time he was in the employ of Steinway & Sons.
39Cornelia Dyas Returns.—Miss Cornelia Dyas (formerly "Dyas Flanagan") has returned from Europe after several years' music study in Vienna and Berlin. Miss Dyas, who it will be remembered was a favorite pupil of Edmund Neupert (taking the place left vacant by his sudden death on the program of the M. T. N. A. meeting in Chicago, 1888, and playing the Grieg concerto with great success, then under Theodore Thomas), studied with Heinrich Ehrlich while abroad and played recently at a musicale in this city with much éclat. Miss Dyas will make New York her home and will soon be heard in concert.
41Violin Compositions by Mackenzie.—Mr. Mackenzie has just issued three new pieces of violin music, "Highland Belle," "Barcarola" and "Villanella."
43Praeger on Wagner.—We are promised an interesting book by the late F. Praeger, of London, consisting of his "Recollections of Richard Wagner." The work will be published by Messrs. Longman, of London, under the direction of Lord Dysart, president of the London Wagner Society. He is said to have made a German translation of his English original, while his accomplished wife has prepared a French version. Ferdinand Praeger was the host of Wagner on the occasion of the latter's first visit to London, and they had known one another intimately from youth upward. Simultaneously with the English, French and German editions an American one will be published.
45HOME NEWS.
47Harrison Wild in Evanston, Ill.—Harrison M. Wild gave an organ recital in Evanston, Ill., last Monday evening, assisted by Mrs. M. D. Methot.
49Maud Powell Is Busy.—Miss Maud Powell, one of the greatest of American solo violinists, has been playing with tremendous success in Chicago, giving while there a violin recital at the Amateur Musical Club and playing for the benefit of the Visiting Nurse Association. She also played in Cincinnati, January 17, at the People's Popular Concert under Michael Brand, conductor.
51Wm. H. Scharfenberg Has Retired.—The veteran teacher and well-known musician, William H. Scharfenberg, has retired altogether from musical life.
53From the Toledo "Blade."—The New York MUSICAL COURIER has entered upon the thirteenth year of its existence and is a shining example of what a progressive and aggressive independent musical journal can accomplish.
55Washington Musical Club.—The second concert of the Washington Musical Club, which took place in Washington last Friday, must have been a most successful affair judging from local press criticisms. Henry Xander, pianist; Herman Rakemann, violinist; Paul Miersch, 'cellist; Herndon Morsell, tenor, participated, assisted by the Franz Abt Club and Miss Alice Williams, of New York.
57Ida Klein in Chicago.—Ida Klein will sing in Chicago February 11, 12, 15 and 16, at both the Symphony concert and at the Apollo Club's concert, when the "Damnation of Faust" will be given.
59Duo Piano Recital.—A duo piano recital was given in Columbus, Ohio, January 14, by Messrs. Wilson G. Smith and James H. Rogers. Compositions for two pianos by Mozart, Grieg, Von Wilm, Pirani, Haynes, Raff, Goria and Saint-Saëns were played. Miss Clara Denig sang two songs by W. J. Smith, accompanied by Miss Hauser. one of two readings
60Duo Piano Recital.—A duo piano recital was given in Columbus, Ohio, January 14, by Messrs. Wilson G. Smith and James H. Rogers. Compositions for two pianos by Mozart, Grieg, Von Wilm, Pirani, Haynes, Raff, Gorla and Saint-Saëns were played. Miss Clara Denig sang two songs by W. J. Smith, accompanied by Miss Hauser. one of two readings
62Gussie Cottlow's Concert.—Gussie Cottlow, the child pianist, announces a concert in Chicago next Wednesday evening.
64Seidl Pop.—The Seidl popular concert last Sunday evening at Lenox Lyceum was a great success. The following program was played:
66Sacred march, "Prophet" ……………………………………… Meyerbeer
67Grand overture, "Leonore," No. 3 …………………………… Beethoven
68Violin solos, "Reverie" ………………………………………….. Vieuxtemps
69Fairy Dance ……………………………………………………. Bazzini
70Mr. Richard Arnold.
72"Traumerei" ……………………………………………………. Schumann
73"Alpenfee" ……………………………………………………. Mascagni
74Four new songs (first time) ……………………………………. Mascagni
75"Alla Luna," …………………………………………………… Basta Tavary.
76"Pena d'Amore," ………………………………………………. Basta Tavary.
77"M'ama-non M'ama" (flower song) …………………………. Basta Tavary.
79Intermezzo romantico, from the new opera, "L'Amico Fritz," first time ……………………………………………………. Mascagni
80Orchestra and violin solo by Mr. Richard Arnold.
82Rondo, "Cenerentola, non piu mesta" ……………………….. Rossini one of two readings
83Rondo, "Cenerentola, non piu mesta" ………………………. Rossini one of two readings
84Sofia Scalchi.
86"Lohengrin" ……………………………………………………. Wagner
87Symphonic transcription, by Dupont (first time).
89"Adelaide" ……………………………………………………. Beethoven
90Italo Campanini.
92Grand duo, "Le Profete" ……………………………………… Meyerbeer
93Mrs. Tavary and Mrs. Scalchi.
95Next Sunday evening the great pianist Paderewski will be the solo performer.
97The Symphony.—The Symphony Orchestra, of New York, Walter Damrosch conductor, played to large audiences in Scranton Monday evening and Wilkesbarre last evening. To-night they give a grand concert in Reading.
99Max Heinrich and Whitney Mockridge.—Max Heinrich and Whitney Mockridge are engaged by George W. Stewart, of Boston, for the annual Boston Festival Orchestra, tour beginning April 25.
101Tenth Damrosch Sunday Concert.—This was the program of the Damrosch concert at the new Music Hall last Sunday evening:
103Overture, "Rienzi" ………………………………………….. Wagner
104Air, on G string ………………………………………………. Bach
105Prayer from "Masaniello" ……………………………………. Auber
106Emil Fischer.
107Intermezzo, from "L'Amico Fritz" …………………………… Mascagni one of two readings
109Intermezzo, from "L'Amico Fritz" ……………………………. Mascagni one of two readings
110(First time in America.)
111Intermezzo, from "Cavalleria Rusticana" …………………… Mascagni one of two readings
112Intermezzo, from "Cavalleria Rusticana" …………………….. Mascagni one of two readings
113Solo, Mr. W. H. Rieger.
114Selections from "Magic Flute" ………………………………. Mozart one of two readings
116Selections from "Magic Flute" ……………………………….. Mozart one of two readings
117Queen of the Night ………………………………………….. Miss Clementine De Vere.
118Tamino ……………………………………………………….. Wm. H. Rieger.
119Sarastro ……………………………………………………… Emil Fischer.
120Overture, "Dies Bildniss." …………………………………. Mr. Wm. H. Rieger.
121Air, "Queen of the Night." ………………………………… Clementine De Vere.
122Duet. Miss De Vere and Mr. Fischer.
123Air, "In diesen heiligen Hallen." …………………………… Wagner
124Quintet from "Die Meistersinger" …………………………… Wagner one of two readings
125(no line here) one of two readings
126(By request.)
127Misses De Vere and Forrest, Mr. Rieger, Mr. Gorsky and Mr. Fischer.
129Sunday "Press" Concerts.—The "Press" of this city announces a series of Sunday concerts to which admission is to be free to every reader of the Sunday edition. They
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