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Musical Courier 1892-03-02: Vol 24 Iss 628, 1892
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1ished and thoroughly musical singing of selections from Schumann's "Spanisches Liederspiel" and Brahms' "Gypsy Songs," which latter were a really interesting novelty and are among the best things Brahms has lately given to the world.
3"Faust" Readings and "Faust" Music.—George Riddle's announcement of a course of five Lenten afternoon readings at the Madison Square Garden Concert Hall, on March 11, 16, 21, 25 and 28, has already awakened a great deal of interest. This course is to be devoted entirely to Bayard Taylor's translation of the "Faust" of Goethe, a translation which preserves not only the German metre but the deep spiritual significance of the original. Mr. Riddle's readings will be illustrated by the musical setting which Schumann, Mendelssohn, Berlioz, Gounod and Boito have given to "Faust," interpreted by an orchestra under the direction of C. A. Cappa.
5Mr. Dean's Lectures.—It has been deemed necessary to effect a change in the announcement of "The Stabat Mater" lectures, to be given by Mr. Frederic Dean in Behr Brothers Hall, on Thursday mornings in March. Selections from "The Stabat Mater" of Astorga were to form the illustrations for the first lecture next Thursday. Owing to the delay in getting the original score of the work a postponement of two weeks has been found necessary to perfect the chorus, orchestra, and principals in their several parts. The postponement, however, will enable Mr. Dean to give the work in its entirety, with its original orchestration, choruses, and solo numbers, under the direction of Mr. Xaver Scharwenka, who is personally superintending the rehearsals of the work and will conduct it at this its initial performance in America. For the illustrations for his first lecture, March 3, Mr. Dean will substitute selections from "Stabat Mater" of Joquin des Près, Palestrina and Haydn, the last mentioned work receiving special attention with the aid of eminent soloists.
7A Charity Concert.—A charitable concert of unusual note will take place at Music Hall on Saturday evening, March 12, 1892, for the benefit of the Russian famine sufferers. Mrs. Eames and Mrs. Scalchi, and Messrs. De Reszke and Lassalle (by kind permission of Messrs. Abbey & Grau) have volunteered their services, as have also Mr. Adolph Brodsky, concertmaster and solo violinist of the Symphony Orchestra of New York, Mr. Leopold Godowsky, the pianist, and Mr. Walter Damrosch, who will conduct the Symphony Orchestra on that occasion.
9Harry Pepper.—Mr. Harry Pepper will give his eleventh ballad concert, the program consisting of Mr. Pepper's illustrative lecture, "An Evening with the Ballad," at Hardman Hall this evening.
11Jack and Marion.—"Jack" Mason and his wife, Marion Manola, have signed a contract with the people who are to open Miner's new Fifth Avenue Theatre next May with a comic opera by Offenbach and H. C. Bunner. The opera is "a revised and Anglicized arrangement." Miss Manola is now the prima donna of the "Tar and Tartar" Company, and "Jack" Mason, who was formerly leading man at the Boston Museum, was to have played in "The English Rose" at Proctor's Theatre, but found young Mr. Boucicault not agreeable to him. He has a good baritone voice and is, it is said, pleased with his part. "Vert-Vert" is the name of the opera.
13First Seidl Concert.—The first of the series of five concerts to be given by the Seidl Orchestra at Madison Square Garden Concert Hall on Thursday afternoons in March takes place to-morrow afternoon. The program as announced includes Schubert's unfinished symphony, a "Ballade for Orchestra" (new), by Pirani, and a number of piano selections. Mr. Vladimir de Pachmann will be the soloist. At the second concert Miss Margaret Reid will appear.
15Emma Eames Sick.—Emma Eames was sick and unable to sing at the concert of the Orpheus Club in Philadelphia last Saturday night. Her place was taken at an hour's notice by Margaret Reid.
17Morgan Recital Matinees.—The Morgan organ and harp recital matinees, which are such a pleasingly anticipated feature of the musical season, are to begin at Chickering Hall on Tuesday, March 8, and will be continued on the four succeeding Tuesdays, to April 5. Mr. and Miss Morgan will be assisted as usual by prominent artists.
19Paderewski's Recitals.—Mr. Paderewski will give four piano recitals under distinguished social auspices at Sherry's rooms on March 14, 15, 17 and 19, twice in the afternoon and twice in the evening. His first program will be devoted to Bach, Handel, Haydn and Mozart; his second to Beethoven; his third to Schumann; his fourth to Chopin, Rubinstein and Paderewski.
21Mrs. Everest Sings.—The charity concert given at the West Philadelphia Drawing Room on Monday evening of last week was a very successful performance. The lady quartet sang in a delightful manner; the Clover Banjo Club won much well deserved applause, and the violin solos by Mr. Carl Gartner were most enjoyable. The feature of the entertainment was Mrs. Cornelius Everest's singing. Her rendering of Mercadenti's "Ma Negli Estremi" was delicious, and an air with a violin obligato displayed to great advantage the remarkable range and sweetness of her notes, as well as the artistic perfection of her style. One of her pupils, Miss Adele Ritchie, won the hearts of the audience by her youthful grace and the purity and brilliancy of her voice, which gave satisfactory proof of its correct and careful training.
23The Symphony Society.—The fifth afternoon and evening concerts of the Symphony Society will take place in the Music Hall on Friday afternoon and Saturday respectively. Here is the program: Symphony No. 5, Tchaikowsky; concerto for piano, No. 4, Beethoven (Franz Rummel); "Siegfried's Rhine Journey" and "Song of the Rhinedaughters" from "Die Gotterdammerung," Wagner (Rhinedaughters, Mrs. Kronold-Koert, Miss Kaschoska and Mrs. Alves).
25The Oratorio Society.—The concert of the Oratorio Society takes place to-morrow evening. The regular rehearsal occurred yesterday afternoon. Bach's noble "Passion According to St. Matthew" will be performed, with the help of a boy choir of 100 voices, the orchestra of the Symphony Society and Miss De Vere, Mrs. Alves, William H. Reiger, Max Heinrich, Heinrich Meyn and Frank L. Sealy (organ).
27Mr. Warren's Organ Recital.—The eighth recital of the present season was given at Grace Church last Thursday, with the following program:
28Organ symphony, No. 4, in F minor. Ch. M. Widor
29Toccata.
30Fugue.
31Andante cantabile.
32Scherzo (allegro vivace).
33Adagio.
34Finale (moderato).
35Adagio in E, op. 51. Gustav Merkel
36Organ sonata, No. 1, in F minor. Mendelssohn
37"Ave Maria," in A. E. T. Chipp
38Allegro in C. W. G. Wood
39Overture to "Egmont." L. van Beethoven
40Merkel's beautiful adagio was originally written as a duet for organ and violin, but has been arranged for organ alone by W. J. Westbrook, the English organist. The sonata in F minor of Mendelssohn, which is almost played to death by our English and Canadian friends, received a most delightful interpretation at this recital, the two organs, one in the front and one in the rear of the church, answering and setting off one another in a charming manner, especially in the adagio and the recitative.
41The "Ave Maria" of E. T. Chipp is a lovely bit of "churchly" writing and presents exceptional opportunities for delicate registration and fine phrasing. Mr. Warren's own transcription of the "Egmont" overture concluded this thoroughly enjoyable and instructive hour.
43Miss Schottenfels' Concerts.—Miss Rose Schottenfels, soprano, will give two song recitals in the Music Hall (Chamber Music Room), the first to take place next Tuesday evening, assisted by Frank Wilczek, violinist.
45The Grand Conservatory Alumni.—The Alumni Association of the Grand Conservatory of Music, of New York, have been invited by the manager of the Amphion Academy, Brooklyn, to attend in a body the matinée of March 2. The members appreciate the compliment highly and will doubtless be well represented, although the membership extends to many States.
47Dolgeville.—The Dolgeville (N. Y.) Ladies Singing Society gave their first concert last Wednesday at the clubhouse in Dolgeville. The society was assisted by Miss Bertha Bucklin, violinist, of Little Falls, and Mr. George Seckner, tenor, of Dolgeville. An interesting program was presented. Mr. F. Brueschweiler was the conductor.
49Miss Margaret Fry.—Miss Margaret Fry, the possessor of a most beautiful soprano voice, has just returned from her studies in Paris. It is to be hoped that she will be heard soon in concerts, as she appears to delight all who have heard her privately. She is spending a few weeks with Mrs. W. R. Chapman at Fordham Heights.
51Mr. Chapman's "Sanctus."—The "Sanctus" by W. R. Chapman, sung for the first time at Plainfield on Tuesday evening of last week, will be repeated at the concert of the Metropolitan Society in April, and also at the Patti Festival in May. It is a most effective and pleasing composition in style.
53Lillian Russell in Opera.—Some time this spring Lillian Russell will give a single performance of "Martha" at the Metropolitan Opera House, assisted by capable artists. Anton Seidl will conduct the orchestra. It is no secret that the fair empress of comic opera has had aspirations for grand opera. She should sing "Filina" in "Mignon" for the rôle would fit her physically and vocally like a glove.
55For a Full Chorus of Vested Choirs.—J. J. Bierck, organist at Trinity Church, Columbus, Ohio, has conceived a gigantic plan for a choir guild meeting at Chicago during the world's fair, on which occasion a full chorus consisting of all the vested choirs of the United States will be heard.
57Mr. Bierck has been at work on this plan for some time, and last week, in company with the Rev. Mr. Clappett, director of the Columbus Church, he went to Chicago to make necessary arrangements. The permission of the Bishop of Illinois was secured.
59It is said that nothing stands in the way of the accomplishment of the project. The general co-operation of the Episcopal Church is expected. It is expected that the services will be held at the Auditorium.
61To Honor Rossini.—Walter Damrosch gave Rossini's "Stabat Mater" last Sunday night at the new Music Hall. The soloists were:
62Miss Clementine DeVere. Soprano
63Mrs. Julia L. Wyman. Mezzo soprano
64Italo Campanini. Tenor
65Antonio Galassi. Baritone
66And a grand chorus.
68In additions to this selections were given from "William Tell," "Barber of Serlville," "Cenerentola" and "Semiramide."
70Mr. Seidl Honors Rossini.—Mr. Anton Seidl besides being a great conductor is also a humorist. He celebrated Rossini's centenary last Sunday night at the Lenox Lyceum by giving an entire Wagner program, overtures to "Tannhäuser," "Meistersinger," the "Tristan" prelude and "Isolde's Lament." The soloists were Marie Ritter-Goetz, Mrs. Tavary, Mr. Barosch and Mr. Emil Fischer. The Casino will be the scene of the next concert, and the Tavary Grand Concert Company will make its first appearance, together with Mr. Seidl and his orchestra.
72Mr. Johnson Is an Early Riser.—On February 21 Manager Johnson, who is directing the tour of Ovide Musin, the Belgian violinist, received a check for $2,500 from the Great Northern Railway in settlement of a suit for damages. Musin played in Winnipeg Christmas night last, and was to have played the following night in Fargo. Musin did not get to Fargo until 11:30 at night, too late to play. A large audience had waited until 10 o'clock and then got its money back and left. Musin sued for $218, his share of the receipts, $175 expenses, $1,000 for mental anxiety and $5,000 general damages. The road evidently thought he had a good case, and settled the matter out of court.—"Presto."
74Chadwick to Compose the Ode.—The freshest bit of news brought by Mr. Wilson is that the dedicatory ode will be composed for the occasion by Mr. George W. Chadwick, of Boston, and not by Mr. E. A. MacDowell, as has heretofore been widely stated. The composition of the ode, the words of which have been written by Miss Harriet Monroe, of Chicago, is the most important special commission that has yet been given to any American composer, and it is particularly pleasant to record its acceptance by Mr. Chadwick, than whom no one more competent could have been chosen.—Pittsburgh "Dispatch."
76Rossini's American Memorial.—A meeting was held last Sunday afternoon at the Metropolitan Assembly Rooms to make arrangements for a celebration of the centenary of Rossini's birth. The number of persons present was too small to admit of any decided action. The apparent lack of public interest in such a great composer as Rossini was lamented.
78At Pesaro, the place of his birth, preparations for great festivities are being made. Celebrations will be divided into two parts, the first to take place February 29. During the summer they will be continued, and grand concerts will be given in which many famous musicians will participate.
80It is proposed to send from America an appropriate memorial to be placed in the Rossini Museum. There were present at the meeting yesterday Max Maretzek, A. Errani, C. Giorza, E. Marzo, Diego de Vivo, E. Moderati, E. Belli, A. Gori and C. La Villa. Further action was postponed until Sunday next. The aid of Grau, Seidl and others interested in Rossini's operas is hoped for in the enterprise.—"World."
82Mrs. Burch's Success.—Mrs. Anna Burch, the popular and pretty young soprano, had a pronounced success at the Cincinnati Sunday Popular Concert February 21. She also sang at the concert of the Cleveland Philharmonic and at the Orpheus Concert in Newark February 25.
84Miss Koues' Second Musicale.—At the second musicale given at the residence of Miss Elizabeth L. Koues, No. 10 East Seventy-fifth street, last Friday, George Eugene Eager was the pianist, William E. Reineceius the cellist. Miss Agnes Kerr also gave two numbers in the piano. The vocalists were Miss Lucy Osborne, soprano; Miss Annie Whitney, who sang charmingly the aria "In verdure clad," from "The Creation," and Mr. John Little, tenor, of the Church of the Transfiguration. one of two readings
85Miss Koues' Second Musicale.—At the second musicale given at the residence of Miss Elizabeth L. Koues, No. 10 East Seventy-fifth street, last Friday, George Eugene Eager was the pianist, William E. Reineceius the 'cellist. Miss Agnes Kerr also gave two numbers in the piano. The vocalists were Miss Lucy Osborne, soprano; Miss Annie Whitney, who sang charmingly the aria "In verdure clad," from "The Creation," and Mr. John Little, tenor, of the Church of the Transfiguration. one of two readings
87A Worthy Charity.—The last of the series of eight morning recitals for the benefit of the Visiting Nurse Association, of Chicago, Ill., took place last Thursday morning at Hooley's Theatre. The entire series have been an unqualified success financially, artistically and in point of attendance. During the series such artists as Arthur Friedheim, Vladimir de Pachmann, Maud Powell, Adele Aus der Ohe, W. C. E. Seeboeck, August Hyllested, Mrs. Nealie Rider Crane, Max Bendix, Miss Pettigiani and others have appeared, and, aside from the charitable feature of the recitals, they are considered one of the musical features of the season. A guaranteed subscription list is ever ready to support them. They will probably be repeated next year if Mr. Arthur Bissell, who has been the successful manager, remains in the business.
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