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Musical Courier 1892-05-04: Vol 24 Iss 637, 1892
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1HOME NEWS.
3Mozart Symphony Club.—The Mozart Symphony Club, of New York, has been having large audiences in the cities of Ohio and Indiana, and its performances have given such satisfaction that the club has made arrangements to appear in the same places next season. Messrs. Stoezler and Blodeck are reaping the reward of their labors.
5Mr. Prime's Concert.—William Albert Prime will give a grand concert in the Madison Square Concert Hall to-morrow evening, assisted by Mrs. Gerrit Smith, soprano; Mrs. Carl Alves, contralto; Mr. Francis Fischer Powers, baritone; Mr. Adolf Hartdegen, 'cello; the Weber Ladies' Quartet and the Mendelssohn Glee Club.
7An American Night.—Adolf Neuendorff announces that he will give some evenings of American music in his course of popular concerts at the Lenox Lyceum.
9Springfield.—The fourth Music Festival of the Hampden County Musical Association will take place in the City Hall, Springfield, Mass., on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Mr. G. W. Chadwick, of Boston, will be the conductor; the chorus will number 175 voices, the orchestra fifty and the solo singers will be Mrs. Corinne Moore Lawson, Mrs. Georg Henschel, Mrs. Julia E. Wyman, Whitney Mockridge, James H. Ricketson, Andreas Dippel, Georg Henschel and Max Heinrich. Mr. Franz Rummel will be the pianist. The choral numbers in the festival program are Dvorak's "Spectre's Bride," Mr. Chadwick's "Phoenix Expirans," the march from "Tannhäuser" and Haydn's "Creation." The fourth concert will open with a Festival Overture, composed by Mr. Edmund Severn, Jr., of Springfield.
11Mr. Carl's Recital of Guilmant's Compositions.—The program for to-day's (Wednesday) recital at the First Presbyterian Church, at 4 o'clock, contains the following compositions of Mr. Alex. Guilmant, most of which will be heard for the first time in this country:
13Fugue in F major, new.
14Pastorale, Pièces d'orgue (Bk. 16), new.
15Marche élégiaque, first time.
16Recit. et aria, "En vain le flot" ("Balthazar"), first time.
17Mr. William Dennison.
18Concert piece, prelude, theme, variations and finale.
19"Aria du Balthazar" ("Balthazar"), first time.
20Mr. Albert F. Arveschou.
21Communion (MS.), new, dedicated to Mr. Carl.
22Marche de la symphonie, "Ariane," new.
23"Ecce Panis," first time.
24Mrs. Gerrit Smith, soprano solo.
25Miss Morgan, harp. Mr. Victor da Plato, violin.
26Miss Lucy F. Nelson. Miss Adele Crosette.
27Miss Maud Sherman. Mrs. H. H. Sawyer.
28Mr. William Dennison. Mr. Albert Arveschou.
29Mr. D. G. Henderson. Mr. William I. Richardson.
30Postlude Nuptiale, Pièces d'orgue (Bk. 18).
32The seventh and last recital will be devoted to a program of Händel's works, Saturday, May 14, at 4 o'clock.
34Damrosch Concert.—The last Damrosch concert of this season took place in Music Hall last Sunday evening. The following program was given:
36(no line here) one of two readings
37Overture, "Semiramide"………………………………………Rossini
38Polonaise, from "Mignon"………………………………………Thomas
39"Faust" Fantaisie……………………………………………..Wieniawski
40Adolph Brodsky.
41Bacchanale, from "Tannhäuser" (Paris version)………….Wagner
42Dance of the Priestess and Spring Song from "Samson and Delilah"……………………………………………..Saint-Saëns
43Mrs. Ritter-Goetze.
44Variations on the Austrian National Hymn…………………….Haydn
45Gavot………………………………………………………..Bach
46String Orchestra.
47Rhapsody No. 1……………………………………………..Liszt
48Violoncello solos……………………………………………..Schumann
49"Traumerei"……………………………………………….Popper
50Anton Hekking.
51Duet, from "Aida"…………………………………………..Verdi
52(no line here) one of two readings
53Miss Pfafflin and Mrs. Ritter-Goetze. one of two readings
54Largo, violin solo…………………………………………..Händel
55Norwegian Artists' Carnival…………………………………Svendsen
57A large audience was present and the soloists as they appeared were warmly greeted, Miss Pfafflin, Mrs. Goetze and Mr. Brodsky each receiving an ovation, Mr. Damrosch and the orchestra also coming in for a large share of the applause.
59The Wagner Benefit Concert.—The Wagner concert for the benefit of the Young Women's Christian Association, which took place at the Metropolitan Opera House Tuesday evening of last week, was a great success artistically and financially. Mr. Anton Seidl and his orchestra played. The soloists were Antonia Mielke, Andreas Dippel and Emil Fischer.
61Pachmann's Liszt Recital.—Vladimir de Pachmann gave a Liszt recital at Chickerin Hall last Saturday afternoon before a large and of course enthusiastic audience. The program consisted entirely of original compositions of the great virtuoso, including the rhapsodical B minor sonata, "Harmonies du Soir" etudes, the second legende, the polonaise, in C minor, mazurka brillante, the F minor etude, eleggue, "Cantique d'Amour" and the tarantelle from "Venezia e Napoli." Mr. de Pachmann's marvelous technic, exquisite phrasing and unique touch stood him in good stead in these bombastic, overladen and insincere note mongering of Liszt. In response to many recalls Mr. de Pachmann played the "Walderauschen" etude. His last appearance takes place next Saturday afternoon, in conjunction with Campanini, Scalchi, De Vere and Mr. Sapio.
63A Compliment.—Says the New York "Press" of last Sunday: "The nocturne, by Otto Floersheim, sung at the concert of the American Composers' Choral Association, carried off the honors. It is for female voices, in three part writing, without accompaniment. Despite the difficulty of such writing the harmonies were exquisite and charming, and tender sentiment and melody characterized the piece."
65Waves of Tone on the Pacific.—The San Francisco Opera Company has been incorporated at San Francisco, Cal., to do a general theatrical business, but more especially produce and control operatic productions and musical compositions. Capital stock, $20,000; subscribed, $640. Directors, W. S. McCormick, Butler Smith, A. L. Towne, Augustus Johnson and Elizabeth Cornwall.
67Opera Next Season.—Messrs. Abbey & Grau's next Italian opera season at the New York Metropolitan will open some time between November 21 and 28, and will include fifty-two subscription performances and probably a number of extra representations. There will be no performances between December 26 and January 17. The company will also appear in Chicago for two weeks, in Boston for two weeks and in Philadelphia for one week.
69Nikisch in Baltimore.—At the sixth concert of the Baltimore series of Boston Symphony Orchestra concerts Mr. Alwin Schroeder played in the place of Mr. Franz Kneisel, who was too ill to play. Here are the dates of the twelfth season, 1892-3:
71November 1, 1892…………………………………………….Tuesday evenings
72December 6, 1892…………………………………………….Tuesday evenings
73January 10, 1893…………………………………………….Tuesday evenings
74February 7, 1893…………………………………………….Tuesday evenings
75March 14, 1893……………………………………………..Tuesday evenings
76May 2, 1893……………………………………………………Tuesday evenings
78Mr. Evans in Cincinnati.—The Scottish Rite Hall was crowded to its utmost last evening, the occasion of the final season's concert of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Mr. Frederick Shailer Evans, whose illness had prevented his appearance early in the season and caused disappointment to many of his admirers, was himself again. He again emphasized the verdict that he is a pianist, into whose playing there enters all of the vigor, clearness and poetic feeling of the artist of virtuoso rank.—Cincinnati Contemporary.
80The Brooklyn Philharmonic.—The last of the Brooklyn Philharmonic concerts took place last Saturday night, preceded by the usual public rehearsal Friday afternoon. The orchestra played "Flying Dutchman" overture, Schumann's D minor symphony, the Henschels sang and Mr. Nikisch conducted.
82Arthur Friedheim Discharged.—Arthur Friedheim, the pianist, living at No. 852 Lexington avenue, who was accused of homicide, in causing the death of August Battenhauser, of 147 East Eleventh street, the doorkeeper at Amberg's Theatre, was discharged last Thursday by Justice Taintor at the Yorkville Police Court. When the case was called for the final hearing Lee Mandelbaum, of the coroners' office, produced the finding of the coroner's jury, which declared that Battenhauser came to his death through valvular disease of the heart and edema of the lungs. The coroner's jury also exonerated Friedheim.
84An Old Music Teacher Commits Suicide.—Among the few passengers on the Astoria ferry boat Bowery Bay, on her 2 o'clock trip from East Ninety-second street last Thursday, was a feeble old man, of whom no one took any particular notice. When the boat was just out of the slip the old man climbed on the rail and threw himself into the river. John Fitzgerald, a boatman, who was rowing about the spot, went to the rescue of the drowning man and succeeded in dragging him into the boat. The man, who was insensible, never recovered consciousness and died an hour later in the Presbyterian Hospital.
86Papers found in his possession showed that his name was Bertrand Habacker, that he was sixty-four years old and lived at No. 227 East 126th street. He was a teacher of music, but a long continued sickness had disabled him. Then he became despondent and ended his troubles in the river.
88Mr. Tyler's Vacation.—Abram Ray Tyler, for the past three years organist of St. James' Church, and for the last five years a pupil of Dudley Buck, has resigned his position and expects to spend the summer months in Germany, France and England.
90Celia Gaul to Play.—Celia Gaul, the pianist, will take Richard Burmeister's place at the M. T. N. A. meeting in Cleveland.
92Goshen Vocal Society.—The Vocal Society of Goshen, N. Y., gave its eighteenth concert (fifth season) on Friday evening the 29th, under the direction of Mr. Robert B. Clark. The society was assisted by Miss Neally Stevens, pianist, and Mr. Bradford Williams, reader. The "Misere" scene was effectively given with Mrs. C. H. Sweezy and Mr. S. R. Gaines in the solo parts. Miss Stevens gave charmingly the "Caprice Espagnol" by her teacher, Moszkowski.
94William Ludwig.—William Ludwig, assisted by Victor Herbert and an excellent company, will give a concert of Irish national music, under the auspices of the Gaelic Society, at the Union Square Theatre next Sunday evening, May 8. Ludwig will give some of his incomparable renditions of Irish songs, and Mr. Herbert will play selections of Celtic airs on the 'cello.
96Miss Hood's Trio.—The second evening meeting of Miss Hood's trio class was held at her residence, No. 146 Washington street, Newark, N. J., on April 20. Mrs. F. K. Smith, Jr., Mrs. B. C. Mathews, Miss Klemm, Miss Van Wagenen and Miss McCall took part in ensemble numbers, with Miss Hood, violin, and Mr. Henri Finzi, 'cello. Miss Amy Murray sang delightfully, and Mr. Finzi contributed solos that were enthusiastically received.
98VIOLONCELLIST, good performer and musician, now living in the Northwest, the climate of which is not compatible with his health, would like to move to a Southern town. Could give lessons at a musical school, take private pupils and form an amateur orchestra and chorus. Address "Violoncellist," care of THE MUSICAL COURIER.
100TENOR.—A fine tenor, experienced church singer, perfect reader, will accept position from May 1. Address "Tenor B.," care of MUSICAL COURIER.
102NOTICE.—The Towers School of Vocal Music, New York, will open in September. Interim address, care of G. Schirmer, 35 Union square, New York.
104WANTED.—A well-known quintet club (piano, two violins, viola and 'cello) wants engagement in a first-class summer resort. They can be engaged either as a club of five, or in any other combination. Best references can be given
105Apply to C. V., 127 Schermerhorn street, Brooklyn.
107BOSTON NEWS.
109BOSTON OFFICE OF THE MUSICAL COURIER,
110157 TREMONT STREET, APRIL 30, 1892. one of two readings
111157 TREMONT STREET, April 30, 1892. one of two readings
113WITH the last Symphony concert the season may be said to have closed musically. A few concerts of greater or lesser importance were given during the week, and a limited number are announced for the coming fortnight or so.
115Among the events of the past week more especially worthy of mention was the fifth concert (and last of the present season) by the Apollo Club on Wednesday evening. The club was assisted by Mrs. Camilla Urso and Mrs. Lillian Blauvelt in the performance of the following interesting program:
117Double chorus, "Antigone"………………………………………Mendelssohn
118"I Love My Love"……………………………………………..Arthur Foote
119Suite for violin and piano………………………………………Rust
120Mrs. Urso.
121Heinz von Stein……………………………………………..Arthur W. Thayer
122(Founded on two themes from "Die Walküre.")
123Jewel Song," "Faust"……………………………………………..Gounod
124Farewell"…………………………………………………….E. Cutter, Jr.
125Night Greeting"……………………………………………..Kremser
126(With tenor solo by Mr. George Endicott.)
127Farewell, Faint Heart"………………………………………Brahms
128Bridal Song"…………………………………………………Vogrich
129The Brownies"……………………………………………..J. Nentwick
130Bolero, "Les Filles de Cadix"……………………………….Delibes
131Mrs. Blauvelt.
132From a Bygone Day," folk song……………………………..Mendelssohn
134The above was one of the most enjoyable programs we remember to have been offered by the club, at least within twenty years.
136Several numbers were redemanded, and two of the gentlemen, Mr. Cutter, Jr., and Mr. Thayer, whose compositions were given place upon the program were called forward to bow their acknowledgments.
138Every additional hearing of Mrs. Urso but adds glory to her name. After the playing of the suite by Rust she was several times recalled, finally giving as an encore number a Chopin waltz in a most dainty manner.
140Mrs. Blauvelt must be praised for her highly commendable singing of Delibes' bolero.
142A repetition of the concert is announced for to-morrow evening.
144On Tuesday evening Mrs. Emélie Marius gave a song recital in Mason & Hamlin Hall, assisted by her pupils—Miss Mary Crowley, soprano; Miss Lisa B. Reed, soprano, and Miss Maude M. Chandler, contralto. Mrs. Emilie Grant was the accompanist and Mr. J. Frank Donahoe officiated at the Liszt organ.
146A feature of the program, which is to be commended always, was the printing of the words. We understand many of the excellent translations given to be original with Mrs. Marius.
148NOTES.
149George W. Stewart, manager of the Boston Festival Orchestra, now on a tour through New England, announces a
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