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Musical Courier 1892-12-14: Vol 25 Iss 667, 1892
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1Foreign Notes
3New Works in Italy.—There have been lately produced in Italy three newoperettas, "Il Burgomaestro," by Lombardo and Graffina, at Rome; "Il Dottore Tamarindo," at Pavia, and "Nannina," by Scognamiglio; and at Verona an opera, "La Tradita," by Cusinati. The last is said to have achieved a success.
5Leipsic Conservatory.—At the annual concert in memory of Dr. Justus Radius Miss Marie Hansen, of Melbourne; Miss Mamie Dirkes, of Boston, and Mr. Turner, of London, appeared. Miss Dirkes is a pianist, the others vocalists.
7New Opera at Prague.—A comic opera, "Frasquita," by Covarovic, was performed successfully for the first time at the National Theatre.
9Fanny Copca.—Such was the name announced as that of a lady who gave a concert lately at Berlin. Great discussion arose as to her nationality, Bulgaria, Russia and Roumania all being named. When she appeared she was recognized as Franziska Kopka, who years ago was a singer in operetta.
11A Noble Singer.—No less a person than the Baroness Grivot de Grandcourt announces a concert at the Berlin Singakademie, with Schumann's "Frauenliebe und Leben."
13The Germans in Rome.—Dr. Spiro has organized in Rome a German choral society, which will give its first concert on Beethoven's birthday, December 17.
15Sunday Rehearsals.—The police at Wiesbaden have forbidden rehearsals on Sunday, to the great delight of the artists.
17The Frankfort Quartet.—The Frankfort Vocal Quartet gave at its concert on December 7, at Berlin, a new work by Max Bruch, "Siecentrost," for soloists and quartet, and Brahms' "Liebeslieder."
19"Mlada" at St. Petersburg.—The new ballet opera by Rimsky Korsakoff was produced October 20. The libretto is poor, the score is described as being interesting from its original, extravagant, at times shocking, instrumental combinations; but it is, from its rhythmical caprices, the most difficult ever given in St. Petersburg in respect to the collaboration of soloists, orchestra, chorus and ballet. Marks of public disapproval were heard on the second night. The "Signale" opines that it would have a sensational success in Paris.
21Playing Under the Management of Hermann Wolff.—A batch of programs has just come to hand of recent performances under the management of Hermann Wolff at Berlin. They read as follows:
23November 25.—Georg Liebling and the Philharmonic Orchestra, under Rud. Herfurth. Duyssen grand piano.
24(no line here) one of two readings
26November 24.—Albertina Rumpp, vocalist, and Emma Koch, pianist, with Berlin Philharmonic Society, under Moritz Moszkowski. Bechstein grand piano.
27(no line here) one of two readings
29November 22.—Fanny Copca, vocalist; Alice Reinshagen, pianist. Bechstein grand piano.
30(no line here) one of two readings
32November 22.—Milly Martina, vocalist; Soma Pick-Steiner, violinist.
33(no line here) one of two readings
35November 24.—Emma and Ida Wooge, vocal duets; Auguste Götz-Lehmann, pianist, and Felix Meyer, violinist. Bechstein grand piano.
36(no line here) one of two readings
38November 26.—Arno Hilf, violinist, and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, under Rud. Herfurth.
40Bach's New Opera.—The much heralded and often delayed opera, "Irmengarda," by Chevalier Bach, has at last been produced in London, and has done nothing to enhance the reputation of its composer. It does not contain any marked merit that will insure its success. It has not even a stirring climax wherewith to create a final impression for good upon the listener. Chevalier Bach has learned a trick or two from Mascagni, but he does not reach the Italian's grasp of passionate power.
42"Irmengarda" is the chief of a warlike band of women who have sworn to save a town besieged by "King Conrad." She enters the enemy's camp, and being recognized by an old admirer is in danger of being executed as a spy. The king, however, proposes to make her the bearer of a friendly message to the inhabitants of the beleaguered city, and "Irmengarda" is able to announce to her sisters in arms that they are at liberty to leave the city and to carry off that which they hold most precious. They walk out with their husbands and lovers and fathers on their backs. At least, we are led to suppose so, for the evacuation is not staged. The besiegers enter and the opera ends. The gaps are filled up by harp solos and trumpet calls, truly amateurish in their frequency.
44Harris' Hobby.—Sir Augustus Harris has revived a long cherished plan—the formation in London of a permanent operatic orchestra. His former efforts in this direction have been thwarted by the difficulty of persuading first-class musicians, especially wind instrument players, to attach themselves exclusively to him, abandoning all other engagements. At all the first-class concerts held in London, and at all performances of opera the same faces are constantly to be seen of the leading men of the profession. These will not give up their independence. Sir Augustus will have to be content with men of lesser eminence and experience if he desires to carry out his idea of converting a band into a permanent institution, working ten months out of twelve, and giving classical and promenade concerts when not engaged in opera. By constant practice and association together they would, however, become so perfect as to compensate for any loss through the absence of the real leaders of the profession, and if, in addition, he could secure the services of Richter or a conductor of nearly equal ability, he could probably soon command a body of musicians unequaled in Europe.
46"Phoebus and Pan."—Bach's "drama per Musica" bearing this title was lately performed by the pupils of the Basel Music School. The air of Phoebus is a genuine Bach air in grand style, that of Pan comic or even grotesque. In the former Bach intended to characterize his own style, in the latter the more modern methods.
48Geneva.—The new organ at Eaux Vives was inaugurated October 22 by a concert. The organists were Barbian, Rotschy and Rieu.
50Philipp Ruefer.—The composer of "Merlin" is busy composing a new opera, to be named "Ingo," based on Freytag's novel.
52Adolf Wallnoefer.—This composer's grand opera "Eddystone," produced with great success at Prague, will be given at the opera house at Schwerin.
54Rimsky-Korsakoff.—It is doubtful whether the new opera "Little Snowwhite" of this composer will be produced this season at Moscow.
56A. Entsch.—The old Berlin agency of A. Entsch is dissolved. Theodor Entsch takes the publishing department and will devote himself to the sale of musical and dramatic works, and transfers the making engagements, the disposing of performing rights, &c., to Emil Ledner, his partner.
58"A Santa Lucia."—The production of this opera on November 16 was the first instance in which an Italian opera was produced in Berlin.
60Busser.—At a late public performance of the Academy of Arts, Paris, the cantata "Amadis," of this writer, one of this year's composition prizes, was performed with success.
62A Wunderkind.—Raoul Koszalski, aged seven years, gave a concert at Dresden lately. He played pieces by Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, Rubinstein, and a "Gavotte" and "Walzes" of his own composition, which are numbered op. 43 and op. 46!
64The Meistersinger.—Curt Mey has written a book, "Der Meistersang in Geschichte und Kunst." In the first part he treats of the rise and history of the Meistersingers, the tablature, the laws and regulations and examinations of the craft. In the second he examines Wagner's use of the old historical materials.
66Cost of Concert Halls.—The following figures are given in the Allgemeiner Deutscher Kalender as to the rent of halls in Berlin. Concert House, with Meyseder's Orchestra, 750 marks; the Singakademie, 1,300 places, 210,280 marks; Bechstein, 500 places, 160 marks; Society of Friends, 380 places, 125 marks; Arnim's Hotel, 450 places, 100 marks; Arkitekten Haus, 400 places, and Römischer Hof, 300 places, each 75 marks; the hall of the Nord Deutscher Hof, 200 places, can be had for 60 marks and that of the City Hotel, 350 places, for 36 to 50 marks. Of course there are other expenses. At the Singakademie an appearance without assistance will cost 500 marks, while a concert with orchestra costs 1,000 to 1,200 marks.
68Music in London.—London, December 3.—The Paderewski fever is raging here as madly as ever. Every seat has been sold for the recital which the great pianist will give on Tuesday next. Paderewski will go to Paris a week from Sunday for the purpose of consulting his physician before he starts for America.
70The Duke of Edinburgh led the orchestra at the performance on Thursday of Mackenzie's "Dream of Jubal," which was given at the Plymouth Guildhall in behalf of charity. The royal leader used his magnificent Stradivarius violin, which had been on view at the Vienna Dramatic and Musical Exhibition.
72Louise Natali's Debut.—Louise Natali made her debut with the Italian Opera Company at Lisbon on the 16th of last month, singing the title rôle in "Lucia di Lammermoor." She is reported to have made a great success.
74The Hall Concert.
76The first of a series of three chamber music concerts to be given by Mr. Walter J. Hall took place in the chamber music hall of the Music Hall Thursday evening last, Mr. Hall having on this occasion the assistance of the members of the Beethoven String Quartet. The numbers given were: Trio, for piano, violin and violoncello, B flat major, op. 52, Rubinstein; piano solos, Étude de Concert, Rhapsodie Hongroise, No. VIII., Liszt; introduction and polonaise, for piano and violoncello, C major, op. 3, Chopin; quartet, for piano, violin, viola and violoncello, C major, op. 27, Arthur Foote. Mr. Hall is an excellent ensemble player and his solo work is marked by a breadth of feeling that are admirable. The support was fully adequate. one of two readings
77The first of a series of three chamber music concerts to be given by Mr. Walter J. Hall took place in the chamber music hall of the Music Hall Thursday evening last, Mr. Hall having on this occasion the assistance of the members of the Beethoven String Quartet. The numbers given were: Trio, for piano, violin and violoncello, B flat major, op. 52, Rubinstein; piano solos, Étude de Concert, Rhapsodie Hongroise, No. VIII., Liszt; introduction and polonaise, for piano and violoncello, C major, op. 3, Chopin; quartet, for piano, violin, viola and violoncello, C major, op. 27, Arthur Foote. Mr. Hall is an excellent ensemble player and his solo work is marked by a breadth of style that are admirable. The support was fully adequate. one of two readings
79Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church.
81AVETTE AVENUE AND OXFORD STREET,
82BROOKLYN, N. Y., December 11, 1892.
84SERVICE of song at above church December 18, 1892. This will be Forefathers' Day. In the evening the pastor will preach a sermon on "The Hollanders as Makers of America." The choir will sing only "old-time music" of the best type.
86ORDER OF SERVICE.
87Organ prelude, Thema and variation in A. Hesse
88Anthem, "Lift Up Your Heads" Hopkins
89Hymn, "Loving Kindness" Welsh Tune
90Anthem, "O Lord, our Governor" Marcello
91Duet, "It is of the Lord's great mercies" Molique
92Anthem, "Strike the Cymbal" Paducci
93Solo, "Flee as a Bird" Ancient
94Chorus, "The Lord is Great" Righini
95Hymn, "Forefathers' Day" Hindel
96Organ postlude, "Gothic March" Guilmant
98QUARTET.
99Miss Marie Van Soprano
100Miss Tirzah P. Hamlen Alto
101Mr. Wm. R. Williams Tenor
102Mr. Frederic Reddall Bass
103Chorus Thirty-five voices
105JOHN HYATT BREWER, Organist and Choirmaster.
107Callers.—Mr. Arthur Nikisch, Alwin Schroeder, the solo cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra; Clementine DeVerre-Sapio, the popular soprano; Miss Fannie Hartz, the well-known pianist, were callers at this office last week.
109The National Conservatory.—A well executed program was that given at the students' monthly concert of the National Conservatory of Music, 126 and 128 East Seventeenth street, last Monday evening. Here it is:
111Duo Misses Emerson and Jennyss.
112Song, "Loreley" Miss Annie Wilson.
113Piano solo, Etudes 1, 2, 3, op. 25 Miss Mabel Phipps.
114Violin solo, Fantaisie on a Russian theme Mr. Daniel Visanska.
115Concerto, first movement Miss Bertha Visanska.
116Aria, from "Gioconda" Ponchielli
117Solo de Concert, No. 1 Miss Mildred Goldberg.
118Demersseman Mr. Frank Badollet.
120A Sacred Concert.—A sacred concert was given at All Saints' Church, 129th street and Madison avenue, last Sunday evening, under the direction of Mr. Emilio Pizzi.
122The following was the program: Vespers, Deus in adiutorium, Dixit Dominus, Marzo; quartet and chorus of All Saints' choir; terzetto, Ti prego, O Padre, Nicolai, Miss H. Ammerman, Mr. Albert Pardo, Mr. Herman Hovemann; Largo, Händel, orchestra; Quartet, oratorio, "Elijah," Mendelssohn, Miss H. Ammerman, soprano, Miss M. Higgin's, contralto, Mr. Albert Pardo, tenor, Mr. Herman Hovemann, bass; 'cello solo, Rubinstein; Magnificat (Vespers), Marzo, quartet and chorus of All Saints' choir; "Ave Maria," Emilio Pizzi; contralto solo, Antonia H. Sawyer, with orchestra; Tantum ergo (Benediction), quartet and chorus of All Saints' choir; Te Deum, Buck, quartet, chorus and orchestra. Miss Sawyer scored the success of the evening with Mr. Pizzi's charming "Ave Maria."
124Miss Kelley's Ill Health.—Miss Anna Luella Kelley, for many years the soprano of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church and long accounted one of New York's best singers, has resigned her position on account of her health, and will spend the winter in California. Miss Ida Belle Cooley has been chosen her successor. Mrs. Martens is substituting for Mrs. William Edward Mulligan, the contralto of the choir, during the latter's indisposition.
126J. H. Clendenning's Lecture.—J. H. Clendenning lectured on the "Folklore of Music" to the pupils of the Conservatory of Music at Fort Smith, Ark., on December 5.
128Mozart Symphony Club.—The concert of the Mozart Symphony Club, of New York, at Erie, Pa., under the auspices of G. W. Hunt, on December 9, proved a success. All the members of the company were in good form and Mr. Percy Mitchell, who succeeded John F. Rhodes as first violinist, was well received. Miss Toulwin, the harpist, and Messrs. Stoezler and Blodick, as well as Miss Riegg, were heartily encored.
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