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Musical Courier 1892-04-20: Vol 24 Iss 635, 1892
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1PERSONALS.
3Congratulations.—Clementina De Vere, the well-known soprano, was married last Wednesday to Romualdo Sapi, the conductor and principal of the vocal department of the National Conservatory of Music.
5Felicia Kaschoska.—This good looking young prima donna soprano made quite a hit as "Selika," in "L'Africaine," at a matinée during the last operatic season at the Metropolitan Opera House. She mastered the rôle, an unfamiliar one to her, in four days, and without even a stage rehearsal. She made a decided success. She is a very talented artist, from whom good work may be confidently expected in the future.
7Louis C. Elson Lectures.—Bubbling over with magnetism and good spirits, Louis C. Elson, the well-known Boston critic, paid New York a visit last week. He lectured very successfully at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences April 12, on "Folk Songs and Ballads," with musical illustrations, and, as usual, captured his audience.
9A Strong Letter to Strong.—The following letter to Mr. Templeton Strong speaks for itself:
11BOSTON, Mass., April 1, 1892.
13Mr. Templeton Strong:
15Dear Sir,—It is with the deepest possible regret that we learn of your intention to withdraw from our faculty. We trust, however, that your absence may be only temporary, as by your retirement we lose not only an exceptionally fine instructor but an esteemed friend and gentleman. In saying the above we voice not only our own sentiments but those of the faculty and all others whose privilege it has been to be connected with you in any way during your stay with us.
17We realize that your success in teaching at this institution has been phenomenal, your pupils having displayed an enthusiasm in their work which we have before been rarely able to arouse in this department, and we sincerely hope that your health may so improve as to permit you to return to us at an early date. Whenever you feel able to resume teaching you will find an opening at the conservatory, and we hope you will not hesitate to avail yourself of it if you feel so disposed.
19Please do not fail to let us know if at any time we can do anything to serve your interests.
21Hoping that the voyage may be of great benefit to you, and that you will soon be restored to us in your accustomed vigor, we are, very sincerely yours,
23CARL FAELTEN, Director.
25FRANK W. HALE, General Manager.
27Lafayette Harrison Dead.—Lafayette F. Harrison, who was years ago the best known theatrical manager in New York, is dead. His lank figure was missed from its usual haunts in Union square a week ago, when he was taken to a hospital and where he died. Mr. Harrison was born in Philadelphia the day Lafayette was received there, nearly seventy years ago, and was named after the French patriot. Mr. Harrison built Irving Hall in 1860, and started it as a concert and ball room, but he was early handicapped by the outbreak of the war. The German Liederkranz ball was held there in 1863, and most of the important dances and concerts were given there, the Academy of Music, the only other house available, being too large for them.
29When the songstress Parepa-Rosa came to this country in 1865 her concerts were given in Irving Hall. In 1866 Steinway Hall was built, and Mr. Harrison, by Mr. Steinway's request, took charge of it for the first year. In 1867 Mr. Harrison engaged the same artist and produced her with Leopold de Meyer, a famous pianist, who had visited this country in the season of 1844-5. It proved a losing venture, for Meyer was so old that he could scarcely play his own compositions. Mr. Harrison engaged Mrs. Parepa-Rosa for another season, but she became sick and could not sing. All this cost him much money.
31With varying success Mr. Harrison managed Theodore Thomas, Levy, the cornetist; Harry Sanderson, S. C. Campbell, the baritone; S. B. Mills, the pianist, and William Castle. Twelve years ago he was dispossessed from Irving Hall for non-payment of rent, and soon after he became unfit for work or thought, and he depended upon the gratuities of his old friends. He was a thoroughly honest man, but weak. His body was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Elizabeth, N. J.—"World."
33From the "Critic"—A writer in "Blackwood's" has made the awful discovery that Paderewski's name, if put into plain English, would be Pattison! I have been told that only three persons actually saw the pianist off when he sailed from New York. One of these was a newspaper man, the other two were enthusiastic young ladies. The steamer sailed at 7 o'clock in the morning, and as the young ladies lived pretty far up town they got up at 4 o'clock to be at the pier in time. It was the cheerless hour of six when they climbed up the gangway to wish the distinguished Pole bon voyage. He was alone, the friends who had come down to the steamer with him having gone to their beds an hour before. He looked very unhappy and lonely in the cold light of that early morning hour, but his face took on a much brighter look when the little party bore down upon him with flowers and farewells. He was really very much touched by the attention; and it was worth appreciation, as anyone knows who has turned out of a comfortable bed at 4 A. M. Paderewski received a great deal of devotion while he was in this country, but I know of nothing that approaches this early morning act.
35The Prince de Chimay.—The late Prince de Chimay was, like most European princes, an accomplished musician. For years he played first violin in the most exclusive orchestra in Brussels. His death was due to that rare disease known as gout of the arteries, which caused him indescribable agony.
37Sir Arthur Restored to Health.—Sir Arthur Sullivan is now announced to be out of danger. It will probably be another week, however, before he will return to London.
39Rubinstein and Rosenthal.—Rubinstein has recently donated $1,000 for the newly founded pension fund for theatrical aspirants at Leipsic and now Rosenthal follows with a concert to be given on the 24th inst. for the benefit of the same excellent endowment. Apropos of Rosenthal, we learn that Director Pollini, of Hamburg, has engaged the fleet fingered pianist for a series of fifty concerts to be given in Germany next winter. The conditions of the contract are said to be the most remunerative ever offered a pianist in Germany, with the sole exception of Rubinstein.
41A Newly Found Portrait of Schubert.—At an old curiosity shop in Vienna someone recently found a valuable and most interesting portrait of Franz Schubert. It was painted in 1823 by the Viennese artist A. Mansfeld. A son of the latter, himself a painter, guarantees the genuineness of the picture, which is said to be one of striking resemblance and which bears on its back the date and the words "In remembrance."
43Rubinstein's Autograph.—During his recent sojourn at Vienna Rubinstein received a young lady pianist who had asked him for an audience. He listened to the lady with interest, and she, encouraged by his benevolent manner, asked him to inscribe an autograph on her fan. The master required no persuasion and immediately wrote: "Jouer avec le piano n'est pas jouer du piano!"
45They Played the Wrong Air.—An amusing error, which recalls that which the Prince of Naples was the victim of last year during his visit to the Northern sovereigns of Europe, and which was recorded in the columns of THE MUSICAL COURIER at the time, has just been committed at Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica, and birthplace of Napoleon I. It appears that a procession had been organized for the benefit of the poor, and from his balcony the Prince of Battenberg, the son-in-law of Queen Victoria, was watching the cavalcade defile before him, when to his utter astonishment the cortége stopped and the musicians ranged themselves before his windows. It appears that someone had informed those in charge of the affair that they were passing before an important person; but one is forced to believe that the good people of Ajaccio are not very well acquainted with the Almanach de Gotha, for they could not find anything better to play for the purpose of honoring the prince than the Russian hymn. Those who were "in the know" were highly amused, especially when they caught sight of the slightly embarrassed countenance of the prince.
47Mees for the Liederkranz.—Arthur Mees has been asked to conduct the German Liederkranz male chorus for a period of some four or five months, during which Mr. Zöllner is going to be on a vacation trip to Europe. It will be a good thing for the Liederkranz if Mr. Mees accepts, for he is thoroughly equipped for his task, both as a musician and a conductor; but the matter seems somewhat doubtful at the present moment, as Mr. Mees pleads lack of time, and besides he wants a vacation and deserves it just as much as anybody else. Mees is a conscientious and hard worker.
49Courier Callers.—Among others: Gonzalo Nuñez, the pianist; Louis C. Elson, the Boston critic and lecturer; Templeton Strong, the composer, before leaving for his adopted home at Vevay in Switzerland; Frank Van der Stucken the composer-conductor; Pasquale De Bona, violinist from Eagle Pass, Tex.; Sinzig and Von der Heide, the pianists; Silas G. Pratt and Harry Rowe Shelley, the composers.
51Crouch Recovering.—Prof. F. Nicholas Crouch, the composer, is better, and is beginning to regain the use of his muscles after his long illness. He is living in very straitened circumstances in a little flat at No. 220 Parkin street in Baltimore, and the only comforts of life he has are those which sympathetic friends provide for him.
53(incorporated May 1, 1891.)
55NEW YORK VOCAL INSTITUTE.
56FRANK HERBERT TUBBS, Musical Director.
5797 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
58COMPLETE EDUCATION IN VOCAL MUSIC.
59Singers naturally prefer study where Voice Culture and Singing receive chief attention. All the teachers use the same method. Homes selected for pupils. Circulars sent on request.
60NEW YORK VOCAL INSTITUTE, 97 Fifth Avenue.
62HOME NEWS.
64The Last Nikisch Concert.—The last concert this season of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Nikisch conductor, takes place next Tuesday evening, the 26th inst., at Chickering Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Georg Henschel will be the soloists.
66Alwin Schroeder's 'cello Recital.—Mr. Alwin Schroeder, the 'cello virtuoso, gave his first 'cello recital in Bumstead Hall, Boston, Saturday, April 16. The "Herald" of that city had this to say of the concert:
68Although Mr. Schroeder has been the leader of the 'cello department of the Boston Symphony Orchestra during the season, and has made his appearance in its concerts as a soloist, his skill and virtuosity have never been given the opportunity for display which was afforded in last evening's concert, and there were many who were very pleasantly surprised in listening to the succession of artistic triumphs which resulted from his efforts on this occasion.
70As a soloist he showed himself the equal of any artist in his line heard here in recent years, and in the breadth of style shown in his playing, the mastery of the technic of his instrument and the fine taste and sentiment which characterized all his work, he proved himself one of the world's great cello players.
72His solo selections were a delightfully tuneful canzone by Max Bruch, a serenata by Hans Sitt, a capriccio by Kienegel, a sarabande by Bach, a gavot by C. Reinecke and a tarantelle by Cossman.
74Mr. Schroeder had the valuable aid of Mr. Arthur Nikisch as accompanist in three numbers, and he also played with Mr. F. Busoni at the piano a "Kultaselle" by Mr. Busoni for piano and 'cello, a work of great difficulty, which served to further display the rare abilities of Mr. Schroeder.
76The program was begun with Brahms' sonata for piano and 'cello, op. 100—which, though a novelty, cannot be commented upon this morning—and ended with Schubert's quintet in C major for two violins, a viola and two 'cellos, played by Mr. Schroeder, Mr. Franz Kneisel, Mr. Louis Svecenski, Mr. Otto Roth and Mr. E. Rose.
78No Wagner Opera in Brooklyn.—It had been the purpose of the Seidl Society to close the present season with two performances of German opera in the Academy of Music. "Siegfried" was to have been given on the 16th of this month, and selections from several other Wagner operas on the 19th. It is now announced that owing to the refusal of the Metropolitan Opera House directors to lend the necessary scenery the scheme would have to be abandoned. The directors of the New York opera house objected to the use of their scenery in Brooklyn, because it might have to be cut in order to make it fit the Academy stage.
80A Death.—William L. Davis, a musician of Plymouth, was struck by a passenger train on the Delaware and Western Railroad, near Wilkesbarre, and thrown over a 20 foot embankment. When picked up he was dead.
82Mr. and Mrs. Barili Reconciled.—Marietta, Ga., April 15.—Alfred O. Barili, Mrs. Patti's nephew, and his wife arrived here to-day and are living together at the hotel.
84This is the sequel to the suit that was filed at Kansas City a few days ago, in which Barili was sued for damages for alienating the affections of the wife of Dr. Horine, a Chicago physician.
86Barili had deserted his wife here, but this trouble brought about a complete reconciliation.
88CHICAGO, April 15.—Mrs. Horine has rejoined her husband, Dr. Horine.
90When Patti heard of Barili's having trifled with Mrs. Horine she threatened to disinherit him. He promised to let her alone. Nevertheless he continued his intimacy with the doctor's wife until suit for $50,000 was brought for alienation of Mrs. Horine's affections. Then Patti absolutely discarded her nephew. His reconciliation with Mrs. Barili, it is thought, may restore him to the diva's favor.—"World."
92Earlier Than He Was Expected.—Hayden Coffin, the well-known tenor, has been engaged by Mr. T. H. Pratt to create the rôle of "Waldemar" at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in Barrymore and Puerner's opera, "The Robber of the Rhine." Mr. Coffin has made a great reputation in London during the last few years, having played in "The Lady and the Locket," "Dorothy" (946 consecutive performances), "Doris," "The Red Hussar" and "La Cigale." It was Coffin and the song, "Queen of My Heart," that he sang that contributed to the enormous success of "Dorothy."
94Mr. T. Henry French has already engaged Coffin to join the Lillian Russell Opera Company in September, but Mr. Pratt made Mr. Coffin a very generous offer, which was accepted, and the contract was signed on Thursday.
96The London favorite is a Bostonian, though all his reputation has been made on the other side. He is very handsome and a great athlete.
98The Dusky Choir.—Mr. C. A. E. Harriss, of Montreal, has arranged for the appearance in this country next autumn of the celebrated Native African Choir. They will reach here next October.
100Abbey Gets the Auditorium.—Chicago, Ill., April 15, 1892.—Henry E. Abbey and Maurice Grau left for New York to-day after making arrangements for securing the Auditorium for the entire season of the world's fair, opening in May and closing in October, 1893.
102The character of the entertainments to be given will be almost entirely, it is said, spectacular, though it may be
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