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Musical Courier 1892-05-11: Vol 24 Iss 638, 1892
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1literally filled with flowers and laurel wreaths—the tokens of Dresden's esteem for the composer of "Herrat."
3He, of course, felt very much elated over his recent great success, and dwelt at length on the satisfactory performance, particularly on the exceedingly poetic impersonation of the title rôle by Mrs. Wittich, the popular rival of Miss Malten. He honored me with a request to please inform him as to my impressions of the work, which request I herewith comply with. I would particularly mention the exuberant orchestral colors, which, without in the least imitating his dramatic prototype Wagner, he most effectively has diffused throughout the opera.
5The only part of the whole work which I disliked was the overture. Strange to say, it seems labored and devoid of either the poetic charm of the second act or the heroic power of the first. Upon inquiry I found this to be the general impression. He ought to rewrite it, if for no other purpose than to help rendering his great work popular. It certainly deserves it.
7Owing to a concert given by the conservatory faculty, at which Draesecke's piano concerto was performed by Mrs. Rappoldi-Klahre, he could not attend my American concert, much to his regret. You remember that last year he had hunted me up in the greenroom after the concert to congratulate me personally, although I was a perfect stranger to him.
9This year I invited the Tonkünstler Verein, through their president, 'Cello Virtuoso Grutzmacher. This gentleman very obligingly published the invitation in the daily papers, and as a result I had a very large and musical audience, with Rubinstein, the lionized master, at the head.
11There being no rehearsal allowed on the Busslag I accepted a friendly invitation and took a flying trip to "Station Weintraube" (Grapevine Station) on the Elbe, where Jean Louis Nicodé, the great composer, is rusticking for the time being. We had a delightful chat over an excellent cup of tea, prepared by charming and graceful Mrs. Nicodé. He was very much pleased to hear of the success the orchestral fragments of his "Ocean" ode had under Seidl's conductorship at one of the Philharmonic concerts. He also informed me that he had received an official invitation to attend the Congress for Science and Art at the Columbian Exposition.
13Owing to a very important engagement of long standing he regretted not to be able to attend my concert, but he and his wife would come to the last rehearsal. So they did, and were so enthused that they of their own accord promised to drop the engagement and to come again in the evening, saying that they could not afford to miss such a fine concert. So after the concert Rubinstein, Mr. and Mrs. Nicodé, Musikdirektor Trenkler and some of my Dresden friends came to the greenroom, where, for half an hour or so, we had a delightful chat. Rubinstein, who never had heard any American compositions of note before, asked to learn all about the composers, their abode, present occupation, age, &c. When I asked him whether we could hope to see him with us once more, he said: "No, I am getting too old for such a trying tournée. I labored under the impression," he continued with a mischievous smile, "that slavery had been abolished in America, but I learnt to know better." He then related many reminiscences of his American tournée, revealing an accuracy of memory which was astounding. He looks rather strong and vigorous, despite his sixty-three years; his lion-like mane is still black, with only here and there a gray hair peeping forth. His recent concerts at Berlin, Vienna, Leipsic and Dresden have fully demonstrated that he still is the inimitable Rubinstein of yore. So much more the pity that he will not be prevailed upon to cross the ocean once more.
15As to the success of the Dresden concert you will have heard of your regular correspondent ere this. I ask the privilege of returning my heartiest thanks through your columns to Mrs. De Soto, of the American consulate in Dresden, as well as to A. Ingman, your correspondent, for their very enthusiastic and efficient interest in the concert, as well as for obliging acts of personal courtesy extended to me while in Dresden.
17I will conclude by mentioning that Musikdirektor Trenkler, of the Gewerbehaus orchestra, begged me to ask the American composers for scores and parts of the works performed at the Dresden concert, as he would like very much to add them to his repertory. He seemed particularly anxious to get Schoenefeld's "Suite Caractéristique" (because of the negro melodies) and Paine's symphony.
19F. X. Arens. one of two readings
20Charlottenburg (near Berlin), April 11, 1892. one of two readings
21F. X. ARENS. one of two readings
23CHARLOTTENBURG (near Berlin), April 11, 1892. one of two readings
25(Incorporated May 1, 1891.)
27NEW YORK VOCAL INSTITUTE.
28FRANK HERBERT TUBBS, Musical Director.
2997 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
31COMPLETE EDUCATION IN VOCAL MUSIC.
32Singers 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.
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35NEW YORK VOCAL INSTITUTE, 97 Fifth Avenue.
37BOSTON NEWS.
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40BOSTON OFFICE OF THE MUSICAL COURIER,
41157 TREMONT STREET, May 7, 1892.
43ON Wednesday afternoon and evening a private performance of Wagner's "Parsifal" was given in Music Hall. The soloists were Mrs. Antonia Mielke, Mrs. Julie Wyman, Miss Lena Little, Mr. Emil Fischer, Mr. Andreas Dippel, Mr. Heinrich Meyn and Mr. Georg Henschel.
45The "Flower Maiden's Music" was sung by Mrs. J. E. Tippett, Miss Gertrude Franklin, Miss Little, Miss Elizabeth Hamlin, Miss Belle Clark and Miss Harriet Whittier. Mr. George Want and Mr. Wilhelm Heinrich sang the music of the "Two Esquires." The choruses were sung by the Cecelia Club.
47The orchestra was the Seidl, from New York, and the performance was conducted by Mr. B. J. Lang.
49An enthusiastic audience, numbering about 2,000, witnessed the performance, which, with the intermissions, lasted from 4:30 till 10 P. M. one of two readings
50An enthusiastic audience, numbering about 2,000, witnessed the performance, which, with the intermissions, lasted from 4:30 till 10 p. m. one of two readings
52On Tuesday evening next Miss Adele Lewing, assisted by Mrs. E. Humphrey Allen, Miss Louise Rollwagen and Mr. Heinrich Meyn, will give a concert in the Meionaon, the program of which will be devoted exclusively to compositions by Miss Lewing.
54The fourth and last Cecelia concert of the season will be given on Thursday evening with Mrs. Julie Wyman and Mrs. H. H. A. Beach as the soloists.
56The following program will be performed:
58"Hail, Sovereign Lord" ……………………………………………..Boito
59"You Spotted Snakes" ……………………………………………..Macfarren
60Female Voices.
61"Grillen" ………………………………………………………..Schumann
62Gavot ………………………………………………………..Gluck-Brahms
63"Fireflies" ………………………………………………………..Mrs. Beach
64Thirteenth Psalm ……………………………………………..Mendelssohn
65Solo by Mrs. Wyman.
66"The Bacchantes," from "Philemon and Baucis" ………….Gounod
67Songs ………………………………………………………..Mrs. Julie L. Wyman
68"The Fountain" ……………………………………………..Homer N. Bartlett
69Female Voices.
70Etude in D flat …………………………………………………Liszt
71Scherzo valse …………………………………………………Moszkowski
72Mrs. H. H. A. Beach.
73"The Lord is My Shepherd" ……………………………H. W. Wareing
74Songs ………………………………………………………..Miss Julie L. Wyman
75"Send out Thy Light" ………………………………………Gounod
77On Wednesday last the Boston office of THE MUSICAL COURIER was favored with a call from Victor Herbert, Henry Schmitt, Louis Schmitt, John Rietzel and Clifford Schmidt, members in good standing of the Seidl Orchestra, New York. It is not entirely at the request of the above named gentlemen that we make note of this event in the history of the Boston office, but to show appreciation as well of the honor conferred.
79Mr. Daniel Gregory Mason, a young man of marked ability musically and a grandson of Lewell Mason, is the latest addition to the list of American composers.
81Two songs just out (the Boston Music Company, publishers) entitled "I Cannot Help Loving Thee" and "May," are, we believe, Mr. Mason's first efforts and possess exceptional merit.
83Miss Badham's Success.
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86At the last meeting of the University Club, held at their rooms, 96 Fifth avenue, Miss Caroll Badham entertained the guests by singing a number of selections in an unusually artistic style. Miss Badham is a pupil of Lamperti, of Dresden, and La Grange, of Paris. Having just returned from her studies, it is to be hoped that we will hear her often in our concert halls next season. Her voice is exceedingly sympathetic, and her singing as a whole showed her to be an artist.
88Adrian Primrose Concert.
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91MR. ADRIAN PRIMROSE, violinist, gave a concert last Wednesday evening in Mason & Hamlin Hall, 158 Fifth avenue, assisted by Mr. Homer Bartlett, Mr. Sumner Salter, Miss Emma Dunn, soprano; Miss Marguerite Melville, pianist, and Mr. F. Townsend Southwick, reader. Mr. Primrose played three movements from the third suite by Franz Ries, De Beriot's "Concert Militaire," the Sarasate transcription of Chopin's nocturne in E flat, and Wieniawski's mazurka, in which his skill was plainly manifested.
93The feature of the evening was the singing of Miss Emma Dunn, a young and talented soprano, with a voice of beautiful quality which is destined to be heard from in the near future.
95Her numbers were the scene and air from "Der Freischutz" and "Spring Flowers," by Reinecke, with violin obligato played by Mr. Primrose. In response to encores she gave a pretty song of Tours', "The Bird Story," and repeated the "Spring Flowers."
97Her training reflected much credit on her teacher, Mr. Sumner Salter, who by special request gave a spirited rendering of Schumann's "Two Grenadiers."
99Mr. Bartlett played a piece of his own composition and Gottschalk's "Tremolo," and with his pupil, Miss Melville, the "William Tell" overture, transcribed by Gottschalk. Miss Melville displayed much talent by a performance of a Chopin valse.
101An Engagement.
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104W. WAUGH LAUDER ENGAGED AS MUSICAL DIRECTOR OF THE FAVORITE "THOUSAND ISLANDS PARK ASSEMBLY," ON THE NEW YORK SIDE OF THE ST. LAWRENCE.
106At this beautiful educational summer resort the management has a fine auditorium, lit with electric light, seating 2,500 people and a pretty chapel seating 400; every modern convenience 'midst the loveliest scenery; hotels accommodating 1,000 guests; 500 picturesque cottages. There will be the following musical advantages: Course of twenty analytical lecture recitals; history talks on every branch of music; large mixed choruses and Ladies' Glee and Madrigal Club; piano talks, vocal conversations, composers' days, hours with the grand orchestra.
108A daily general theory class in which the whole conservatory or college course in science, technic, form, analysis, aesthetics and practice will be comprehensively treated of.
110Five concert grand pianos.
111Several grand public concerts, choral and otherwise.
112Individual lessons or in classes of three.
113Musical department open from July 1 to September 1.
114Two grand Lord's Day services weekly, in which an immense choir will officiate under Mr. Lauder's direction.
116This is a splendid opportunity for music students to spend the summer months at a wonderfully beautiful spot and in cool comfort continue their musical studies.
118Living expenses moderate. Terms for tuition liberal.
119For full particulars correspond with Rev. Wm. Searls, D. D., Franklin street, Auburn, N. Y., or W. Waugh Lauder, 3625 Forest avenue, Chicago, Ill.
121Mr. McKinley's Engagements.—Within the last few weeks Mr. McKinley has sung for the
122(no line here) one of two readings
124Seidl Society, in Brooklyn.
125Brooklyn Oratorio Society.
126Brooklyn Choral Club.
127" Messiah " at Stamford.
128Lodge of Sorrow, at Carnegie Hall.
129Gaelic Society concert and many other concerts.
130And out of the city he is engaged to sing:
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133" Creation," Williamsport, Pa ………………………………………May 17
134New Haven ………………………………………………………..May 19
135Rossini's " Stabat Mater " ………………………………………May 24
136Gaul's " Holy City " ……………………………………………..May 25
137Orange, N. J ………………………………………………………May 30
138" Elijah," New York ……………………………………………..June 8
139Bruch's " Arminius," Oberlin, Ohio ……………………………June 30, 21 and 22
141NEW YORK COLLEGE OF MUSIC.
142128 and 130 EAST 58th STREET.
143ALEXANDER LAMBERT, Director.
144Mme. FURSCH-MADI, Principal of Vocal Department.
145ALL BRANCHES OF MUSIC TAUGHT.
146Faculty comprises the most eminent instructors.
147NOTICE.—The New York College of Music will remain open during the entire summer.
149THE FAMOUS
150New York Conservatory of Music,
151ESTABLISHED 1863—CHARTERED 1865.
152Removed from Fourteenth Street to the Large and Elegant Building,
153112 EAST EIGHTEENTH STREET,
154Between Fourth Avenue and Irving Place.
156THE EMERSON PIANO IS USED.
158BREITKOPF & HÄRTEL, one of two readings
159BREITKOPF & HÄRTEL. one of two readings
16015 East 17th Street, NEW YORK.
161NEW PUBLICATIONS.
162BACH—Fifteen two part Inventions (Busoni) ………………Net, $1.50
163The same (Reinecke) ………………………………………" 1.75
164Fifteen three part Inventions (Busoni) …………………" 1.50 one of two readings
165Fifteen three part Inventions (Busoni) ………………….." 1.50 one of two readings
166The same (Reinecke) ………………………………………" 1.90
167Ten two part and six three part Inventions. New edition by A. Dupont ………………………………………" 2.00
168Twelve Suite Preludes (New edition by A. Dupont) …….." 2.00
169The same (Reinecke) ………………………………………" 1.60
170Well Tempered Clavichord (Franz and Dresel), two vols., each ………………………………………" 1.50 one of two readings
171Well Tempered Clavichord (Franz and Dresel), two vols., each …………………………………………….." 1.50 one of two readings
172The same (Reinecke), two vols., each ……………………" 1.00
173PLAIDY—Technical Studies, paper ……………………………" 1.75
174The same, cloth …………………………………………….." 1.00
175KÜHNER—Eduard Schule (new), twelve books in progressive order, each ………………………………………" 1.50 one of two readings
176KÜHNER—Eduard Schule (new), twelve books in progressive order, each …………………………………………….." 1.50 one of two readings
177PAPIN—Violin School (English edition), complete ………….Net, $5.00
178The same, singly, four books, each ……………………….." 1.75
179I.—Rudiments in first position. II.—Exercises in the higher position. III.—Exercises for different kinds of bowing. IV.—General development of arm and left hand.
180DAVID—Violin School ……………………………Part I., net, $1.50; Part II., net, 2.00
181RUHL—School of Velocity ………………………..Book I., $1.50; Book II. 2.00
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