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Musical Courier 1892-02-17: Vol 24 Iss 626, 1892
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1Erfolg wusste sie mit der markig, kraftig wiedergegebenen 'Ungarischen Rhapsodie' von Liszt zu erzielen.'"
3The "Home Journal": "Miss Franck, who is most pleasantly remembered by last year's concert goers, was in splendid form and played several Chopin selections with exquisite taste and delicacy of touch. The galop by Rubinstein was given with a fire and brilliancy that delighted the audience and elicited a hearty encore."
5THE MUSICAL COURIER: "Miss Franck has an excellent touch and plays with much feeling. Her Chopin selections were especially well played."
7Miss Franck's references by permission are: William Steinway, Esq., Hon. Carl Schurz, Mrs. Ashbel P. Fitch, Mrs. Consul Marheinecke, Mrs. Leonard Weber, Misses Schurz, Mrs. H. J. Senner, Mrs. A. J. Limburger, Mrs. Ismar Ellison.
9Brodsky Decorated.—Adolf Brodsky, the eminent violinist and concert master of the Damrosch orchestra, has just been decorated with the knighthood of the royal Norwegian order of St. Olaf.
11Sivori Played on It.—We read in "Trovatore" that the celebrated violin of Paganini, which is at Genoa, has, according to annual custom, been taken out of its box by the municipality and was restringed, on which occasion old Sivori played a few selections on it, to the great enjoyment of some invited guests.
13Massenet in Vienna.—The great French composer, Jules Massenet, is in Vienna superintending the last rehearsals of his new opera, "Werther," which is soon to have its initial performance at the Court Opera House.
15Niemann to Sing Once More.—Albert Niemann was to appear once more in public at the Wagner concert which was to take place in Berlin last night. Excerpts from "Die Walküre" were on the program, in which he would sing his favorite part of "Siegmund," while Rosa Sucher was to be both "Sieglinde" and "Brünnhilde."
17Haupt's Successor.—Prof. Robert Radecke has been chosen director of the Berlin Royal Institute for Church Music as successor to the late celebrated Professor Haupt.
19From Cologne to Berlin.—Arno Kleffel, composer and conductor at the Cologne Opera House, will join the forces of the well-known Stern Conservatory of Music at Berlin next April.
21Mrs. Wade's Success.—Mrs. Jennie Hall Wade, the popular soprano of Lee Avenue Congregational Church, Brooklyn, created a favorable impression in Norwalk, Conn., last week. The "Gazette" says: "The beautiful soprano, Mrs. Jennie Hall Wade, was as charming and delightful as it is possible for womankind to be. She has been ill, only being able to leave the house for this concert, but far from detracting from her lovely voice this seemed only to give an added delicacy. Her voice is an unusually high soprano, thrilling and extremely pure in tone. One of her songs, 'The Nightingale,' seems to have been written to show these marvelous gifts, together with the sympathetic quality which in voice and woman is so thoroughly charming. She will never be advertised to appear in Norwalk without filling any house with her admirers."
23Gunn Appears in London.—We clip the following from the Sunday's "Sun's" London letter:
25The new American tenor Wilbur Gunn made his first appearance here on Thursday night at the Royal Albert Hall in a performance of Mendelssohn's "St. Paul." The critics praise his bright, resonant voice and his refined and intelligent, if somewhat monotonous, style, but objection is taken to his tendency to force his high notes.
27Mr. Gunn formerly sang here at Trinity. His present position is due to the interest taken in him by Mrs. Belle Cole, his former teacher.
29Keeler in Luck.—C. M. Keeler, chorister of the First M. E. Church, Des Moines, Ia., narrowly escaped instant death last week. He was in the organ loft in the First Methodist Church, immediately over the boiler room, arranging his music for the next day's service, when the boiler exploded, tearing down the rear walls and throwing the heavy organ pipes around him. The force of the explosion went to the south end of the church or the organ would have been ruined; as it was, about $1,500 damage was done.
31The Lawton Pamphlet.—There is considerably more in the small pamphlet entitled "A Few Thoughts Aloud on Voice Culture," by Wm. H. Lawton, than at first glance appears. Persons more particularly interested in the subject of voice culture could find the matter illustrated in a new and novel manner, surprisingly logical in its appeal to sound sense. Mr. Lawton, who resides at 239 West Forty-third street, has in view a series of lectures on the subject.
33Schlesinger's Songs.—The following is clipped from the London, England, Sunday "Sun" of January 31: America is not generally looked upon as the home of composers, but possibly this is rather due to the narrowness of our vision than to any lack of productive capacity. There is just now in England an American lyrical composer whose achievements as a song writer deserve for him a place among the best of contemporary workers in a somewhat wide field. Mr. Sebastien B. Schlesinger combines in no common way the traditions of the creators of German song and the freedom from convention which is the enviable birthright of American citizens. If Mr. Schlesinger has any model it is that one great composer native to Vienna, Franz Peter Schubert. Songs there were before Schubert—those of Schulz, of Zumsteeg, of Haydn, Mozart and one cycle at least of Beethoven, the "Liederkreis" (op. 98)—but, in a measure, Schubert was the great creator of German song. Of American song writers, Mr. Schlesinger should be the Schubert. No one will easily forget the delightful Schlesinger Album of two years ago in the Collection Litoff, and the rare promise put forward in this album has been amply fulfilled. "The Cry of the Dreamer" (Boston, Arthur P. Schmidt & Co.), which is before us, is one of his more recent efforts which demands attention. It is written with true musicianly feeling, and with intelligent phrasing on the part of the singer would be most happy in its effect. The constantly broken phrases might in some songs prove wearisome, but in this case the device is well suited to the character of the words, which, by the way, are distinctly above the average of ballad versifying.
35Wagner's Son in London.—London musicians are showering attention on Siegfried Wagner, who has been the guest of Sir Augustus Harris for a fortnight.
37Young Wagner left England last Saturday for a journey to Egypt and India. He is twenty-one, with a pale face, strongly resembling that of his father.
39Although not so far showing marked genius he is considered a clever musician. The whole of his training is directed to fit him to take the place of Mrs. Wagner when, in the natural course of events, this remarkably active woman passes away.
41His acquaintance with Wagneriana is remarkable. He speaks English admirably. Young Wagner will return via San Francisco, reaching New York next autumn.—"World."
43Congratulations.—News just reaches THE MUSICAL COURIER from Vienna to the effect that Mr. Wilhelm Gericke, formerly conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is matrimonially engaged to Miss Flamm, an Austrian young lady of much beauty, culture and other gifts.
45Courier Callers.—Among the callers at THE MUSICAL COURIER office last week were Arthur Nikisch, Concertmaster Brodsky, Concertmaster Kneisel, Alwin Schroeder, the 'cellist; Miss Fannie Hirsch, the soprano; William Mason, Schucker, the harpist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra; Sinzig, the pianist; Victor Harris and A. J. Goodrich, of Chicago, the well-known authors of "Musical Analysis" and other works.
47Alison Marion Fernie.—Miss Alison Marion Fernie, who received a flattering offer from the National Conservatory, has accepted a position as professor of voice culture in the De Pauw School of Music, Ind., offered her by James Hamilton Howe, director of the school.
49Miss Margaret Elliot—A pupil of Marchesi and classmate of Miss Emma Eames, the soprano at Heber Newton's church, is possessed of a voice that is remarkable for purity and volume of tonal quality, and sings with a taste and expression that is so essential for appreciation of artistic effort. Miss Elliot, while heard in several recitals which proved of unusual interest, is rather unknown to the concert stage here, and it is to be hoped that such arrangements may be made as will permit the musical public to hear one who will easily compare favorably with our best concert artists.
51Clara Schumann's Health.—We regret to learn that the health of Mrs. Clara Schumann continues in an unsatisfactory state. She is always haunted by the sound of music, and nothing her physicians can do succeeds in touching the evil. It is not surprising that the great artist has fallen into a state of melancholy and depression.
53Tosti Honored.—The ballad composer, Mr. Tosti, has been created a Commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy.
55D'Orczy Dead.—Among the victims to influenza is the Baron Bodog d'Orczy, composer of the opera "Il Rinnegato," which in 1881 was produced at Her Majesty's Theatre. The baron, who was a Hungarian by birth and a pupil of Liszt, had attained the age of fifty-six.
57The Second Pachmann Recital.
59THE second Pachmann recital took place at Chickering Hall last Wednesday afternoon. The following program was played:
61"Carnaval"……………………………………………..Schumann
62"Bolero"…………………………………………………Schumann
63Two preludes, op. 28, Nos. 15 and 17…………….Chopin
64Two etudes, op. 25, Nos. 4 and 10…………………Chopin
65Polonaise (posthumous), op. 71, No. 2………………Chopin
66Rondo, op. 16…………………………………………..Chopin
67Legende, No. 2, "Saint Francois de Paul marchant sur les flots"…………………….Liszt
68Polonaise, No. 1………………………………………….Liszt
69Etude de concert, No. 2……………………………….Liszt
70Valse impromptu…………………………………………Liszt
72Mr. Pachmann played in his usual finished style, coming to grief in the polonaise by hurting his thumb. It took quite a time before the little man could be induced to go on with the program, for he insisted in explaining his suffering to the audience in a half dozen tongues, finally emphasizing it all by sticking out his own. His third concert was to have taken place yesterday afternoon.
74Harlem Philharmonic.—The next public rehearsal and concert of the Harlem Philharmonic Society will take place at Madison Hall on February 24 and 25.
76HOME NEWS.
78Mrs. Ogden Crane's Musicale.—The hall of the Pamrapo Athletic Club, on Avenue D, Bayonne City, was filled to its utmost capacity last week by the many friends of Mrs. Ogden Crane, who gave the first of a series of musical receptions. She was assisted by Mr. Grant Brower and the Ogden Lady Quartet. Miss Edith Hall was the accompanist. Mrs. Crane sang with splendid effect Ball's "Still as Night" and gave as an encore Nevins' "Twas April." Miss Blanche Harrison, who was in excellent voice, sang "The Fountain Mingles with the River" and "The Gay Galena" charmingly. "Sunshine" and "The Nightingale" were rendered in a most skillful manner by Miss Daisy Hirschman. Other ladies taking part were: Misses Julie Stillings, May Culbert, Grace Teets, Marie Dooley, Irla Cornelius, Lillian Stratton, Irene Nevison, Blanche Trevey, Hattie Dimant and Julie Underhill. one of two readings
79Mrs. Ogden Crane's Musica.—The hall of the Pamrapo Athletic Club, on Avenue D, Bayonne City, was filled to its utmost capacity last week by the many friends of Mrs. Ogden Crane, who gave the first of a series of musical receptions. She was assisted by Mr. Grant Brower and the Ogden Lady Quartet. Miss Edith Hall was the accompanist. Mrs. Crane sang with splendid effect Ball's "Still as Night" and gave as an encore Nevins' "Twas April." Miss Blanche Harrison, who was in excellent voice, sang "The Fountain Mingles with the River" and "The Gay Galena" charmingly. "Sunshine" and "The Nightingale" were rendered in a most skillful manner by Miss Daisy Hirschman. Other ladies taking part were: Misses Julie Stillings, May Culbert, Grace Teets, Marie Dooley, Irla Cornelius, Lillian Stratton, Irene Nevison, Blanche Trevey, Hattie Dimant and Julie Underhill. one of two readings
81From Pittsburgh to New York.—Mrs. Ada Sampson Thomas, a noted soprano of Pittsburgh, is in the city taking a private course of lessons with Prof. Felix Jaeger. Mrs. Thomas is a pupil of Barili and Gostel, of Philadelphia, and has a low mezzo-soprano voice. She has been for several years the soprano in the Shady Side Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, an active member of the Mozart Club and until recently the conductress of the Homewood Musical Club of that city.
83From New York to Pittsburgh.—Miss Edith R. Harris, of Pittsburgh, has returned to that city, having completed a private course in singing with Mrs. Frida Ashforth. The latter lady predicts a bright future for Miss Harris, and her friends have noticed a marked improvement in her singing during her stay in this city. Miss Harris resumes her position as contralto in the Second Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh.
85Mr. Warren's Organ Recital.—At Grace Church last Thursday the following program was played:
87Toccata, in C minor………………………………………Georg Muffat
88Andante, with variations in B flat………………………..Beethoven
89Organ Symphony, No. 3, in E minor……………………..Ch. M. Widor
90I. Prelude: Moderato.
91II. Minuetto (B minor).
92III. Marcia (F sharp).
93IV. Adagio (A).
94V. Fugue: Moderato Assai, E minor.
95VI. Finale: Allegro molto quasi presto.
96Tone picture, "Sunshine and Shadow," in E flat………….Dudley Buck
97Coronation March, in B flat……………………………..J. S. Svendsen
98(Arranged for the organ by N. H. Allen.)
100The most important number on this program was, of course, the Widor symphony, which has been played a number of times here by Mr. Warren during the past ten or fifteen years. It is a very great work, indeed, and contains a grand march and a splendid finale.
102Mr. Buck's tone picture is one of four others, two of which have been noticed in these criticisms before. It is founded on these lines:
104"In every varying guise runs on the life of man,
105Now sunshine and now shadow to its close:
106Then death—then life new born."
108It is very interesting and was beautifully played.
110The Svendsen march is a fine composition and is well worth the attention of the concert organist.
112Schmidt-Herbert Quartet.—The third concert of the Schmidt-Herbert Quartet was given at Hardman Hall last Thursday evening. The program consisted of Beethoven's E flat major quartet, op. 74; the slow movement from Tchaikowsky's op. 11, Grieg's G minor quartet, op. 27, and some solos for the 'cello by Victor Herbert. The concert was a success artistically and otherwise.
114Dr. H. H. Haas, of Salem, Va.—A remarkable musical activity of a high order is stirring this season in the twin cities Roanoke and Salem, in Southwestern Virginia, owing to the influence of Mrs. Porter and Mr. Rockhussen in Roanoke and Dr. H. H. Haas in Salem. We reported of a high standard recital of the former musicians some time ago, and now a young musician from the State of Ohio, B. Myers, of Wooster University, has given a recital in Salem with the following ambitious program:
116"Waldstein" sonata, op. 53……………………………….Beethoven
117Marche Militaire…………………………………………Schubert-Tausig
118Impromptu, op. 66, in C sharp minor…………………..Chopin
119Campanella (Paganini)………………………………….Liszt
120Polonaise, A flat, op. 53……………………………….Chopin
121Twelfth Rhapsodie………………………………………Liszt
123The promising young musician was enthusiastically applauded by the refined musical audience present, many of whom have heard the best performers in this country, and they think that in the not distant future he will take a foremost rank among them. Mr. Myers had contemplated finishing his musical studies in Germany, but instead placed himself under the special training of Dr. Haas, in Salem, who has established for himself a fine reputation in the South as an artistic piano teacher and as succeeding in turning out finished performers. He is well known, too, as a musical critic and as a writer of musical articles and of poems explanatory of celebrated piano pieces—"La Filleuse," "Over the Steppes," "The Cossacks," Liszt's polonaise in E, "Nightingale," "Danse Macabre," "Cava-
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