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Musical Courier 1892-12-21: Vol 25 Iss 668, 1892
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1PERSONALS.
3Felix Draeseke.—A new mass for chorus and orchestra, by F. Draeseke, was lately produced at Leipsic by the Riedel Society.
5Heinrich Ehrlich.—The well-known professor of music, Heinrich Ehrlich, is about to publish his "Memoirs," which must be of a highly interesting character, as he touches not only on the great musical celebrities, but also on the great political personages whom he met in his career.
7Johann Strauss.—The Viennese composer is at work on his new operetta, "Princess Ninetta," to be given during the Carnival.
9Massenet and Gibert.—There is war between the composer and the tenor who was deprived of the honor of creating "Werther," a task assigned to Delmas. The other day Massenet politely saluted the disgruntled artist. No reply. "I said, how do you, Mr. Gibert?" repeated the composer. Again no reply. Raising his voice, Massenet once more exclaimed, "How do you do, Mr. Gibert?" Gibert turned away, whereon the composer caught him by the neck and knocked his hat off. Gibert, who is a powerful man, who could have knocked the other out, contented himself with a shrug of the shoulders. Most lame and impotent conclusion.
11A. H. Van Eweyk.—A concert for the benefit of the American Church in Berlin was given December 8 by Mr. Van Eweyk.
13Etelka Gerster.—Mrs. Etelka Gerster gave a farewell concert at the Berlin Singakademie on November 27.
15Lilian Sanderson.—A concert was given by Lilian Sanderson at the Berlin Philharmonie, December 8.
17Von Zur Muehlen.—Mr. Raimund von Zur Muehlen closed his tour in Germany December 6, and is preparing to visit America, where he has already many engagements.
19No Longer a Wunderkind.—The boy Bronislaw Hudermann has been enabled by the assistance of Professor Joachim and others to cease his public performances and devote himself to serious study under Joachim's guidance. He will receive instruction from Carl Marteet and Schwiedann, of the High School of Music, Berlin.
21Saint-Saëns.—Mr. Camille Saint-Saëns presided November 22 at the distribution of the prizes at the School of Classical Music, founded by Niedermayer, at Paris.
23Mascagni.—This indefatigable composer is writing a one act sketch with three characters, based on Coffee's "Le Passant." His fourth opera, text taken from Herro's "William Ratcliff," will be given next autumn. He is much pleased with a libretto written by Dell' Armi and Sbragia, entitled "Monaldeschi," intended for his fifth opera.
25Henry Eymien.—This gentleman has just been appointed to the charge of the musical department in the Paris paper "Le Pays."
27A Clarinetiste.—Miss Frances Thomas, a young and charming lady, is playing the clarinet with great applause at London.
29Paul Taffanel.—The sixty-sixth season of the Concert Society of the French Conservatory began November 27, when Mr. Taffanel directed the orchestra for the first time.
31Elizabeth Boyer.—Miss Elizabeth Boyer has recently returned to this city and has located at 19 West Twenty-first street. She has already accepted several engagements to sing in concerts.
33Garbin.—The tenor Garbin is studying the leading tenor rôle in "Falstaff," under Verdi's instruction, and will create the part at La Scala, Milan.
35Fohstrom.—Miss Fohström was the star at the first production of "Lakme," in Russian, at the Moscow Opera House.
37Schroeder, the 'Cellist.—Alwin Schroeder, the first 'cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, recently played the Davidoff concerto No. 3, at a concert of the orchestra at Boston Music Hall. He played it with breadth of style and with such musical intelligence as is characteristic of the best class of classical 'cello players. In these days of 'cello virtuosity when a new arrival plays a Goltermann concerto, a mere conservatory morceau, it is refreshing to find a true artist like Schroeder attending to the genius aspects of the 'cello.
39Marcella Sembrich.—The first liederabend of Sembrich at the Berlin Philharmonic was a brilliant success. She sang in five languages, German, Italian, French, Russian and Polish, and aroused the enthusiasm of a crowded audience.
41Eduard Thiele.—The court capellmeister, E. Thiele, of Dessau, celebrated on November 21 his eightieth birthday.
43Milloecker.—A revised version of Milloecker's "Verwunschenes Schloss" will be given shortly in Berlin.
45Hornig and Fink.—The young artists Miss Martha Hornig and Mr. Franz Fink gave a very successful concert in Berlin in November.
47Gertrud Heinrich.—The début of Miss G. Heinrich took place in the Bechstein Hall, Berlin, November 18. She is a mezzo soprano of considerable extent, sympathetic tone and excellent intonation.
49Joh. Kruse.—The place of second violin in Joachim's Quartet will be filled by Johann Kruse, concertmeister at Bremen.
51Lilli Lehmann.—Mrs. L. Lehmann-Kalisch sang December 15 at a Bungert evening at Berlin.
53Leonard Borwick.—On December 1 L. Borwick, a pupil of Clara Schumann, gave a concert in the Bechstein Hall, Berlin, and showed great advances since his last appearances. He now has technical facility fully up to the demands of to-day, his legato excellent and his tone full.
55Professor Burmeister.—The pianist and composer Professor Burmeister has settled in Geneva, but will proceed to Paris to give concerts in the Erard Hall in January.
57Verhulst.—A bust of the composer Verhulst has been placed in the Museum of Amsterdam.
59Weingartner.—Felix Weingartner has withdrawn his "Genesius" after two performances. He says in a letter that it was too good for the Berlin public.
61Henschel.—Professor Henschel, of Bonn, a well-known German teacher in London, died November 22, aged sixty years.
63Perfall.—Carl Von Perfall, the intendant of the Royal Opera at Munich, celebrated his twenty-fifth year's jubilee on November 25. In 1857 he succeeded Schmitt provisionally, in 1869 became actual intendant, and in 1872 received the title of "Excellence." Count Hochberg, of Berlin, came over to tender his congratulations in person. Perfall is in his sixty-ninth year.
65A. Meissner.—Count Director Meissner has been appointed the Ducal Court Capellmeister at Schwerin.
67Emil Sauer.—Mr. Sauer played at Moscow November 13, at the concert of the Imperial Music Society.
69Bernhardt on Russian Realism.—The Russian paper "Novosti" recently published an interview between the great Sarah and one of its staff. In the course of conversation the journalist spoke of the poverty of subject for the Russian stage. "I am surprised to hear you speak in that manner," said the tragédienne; "the theatrical works of Russian authors have always impressed me with their depth and finish and sustained interest." "But are you acquainted with our literature? Your countrymen do not shine generally by profound acquaintance with our literature." "Well," replied Sarah, "I am acquainted with the works of Tolstoi and Ostrovsky, and I saw with great pleasure the 'Puissance des ténèbres' at the Bouffeur-du-Nord in Paris, and I think that Russian realism is the true sort."
71Theodora Pfafflin, Prima Donna Soprano.
73THIS young singer has established a reputation with a suddenness that has been causing surprise and comment. Miss Pfafflin has been singing in a great many concerts and engagements are constantly coming to her on the strength of her general success.
75Arpeggios.
77"JOE KERR," author of the words of the pretty little lullaby, "Angel Land," by Mr. Edwin F. Kendall, written for and dedicated to Miss Jennie Hall Wade, though a veritable "joker" by nature, bears the rightful name of William Melville Kerr. Of Scotch-Irish extraction, he is an athlete in humor as in person. Colossal in mirth provoking proclivities, his versatile brain and busy fingers fairly spin laugh literature, of the kind in which the professional humorist revels, a goodly share of which is bound up in "Jests, Jots and Jingles." Clever also in serious directions, he is at present editor of a recherché little magazine, devoted to the interests of club life here and abroad, named after its characteristics, "The Club." He is as proud of his "song" as if he had never done anything.
79Carl Stein's oratorio "Birth of Jesus" is published in German only under the title "Die Geburt Jesu." Mr. Leo Kofler, of St. Paul's Chapel, arranged the work for English words.
81Miss Clara Leek has been seriously ill since singing at the concert of Old Epiphany in Mason & Hamlin Hall, a result of the chilly atmosphere of the place.
83Miss Fannie M. Spencer, organist of the Lexington Avenue Baptist Church, 111th street and Lexington avenue, and director of the Lexington Avenue Choral Society, of seventy-five voices, has a new anthem just published by Schirmer, "O Lord, rebuke me not," Psalm 6, with contralto solo. It opens quietly, has chorus in unison on "For in death," words repeated by quartet unaccompanied, and final chorus in fugue style on "I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness." It is extremely effective and will be a welcome addition to organ loft literature.
85Choirmasters complain of a dearth of "suitable new compositions." Here is an opportunity for somebody.
87Mrs. Mary Scott Rowland, 123 Fifth avenue, as a result of her visits to Patti's castle, Craig-y-nos, has taken up vocal culture seriously under Miss Lilly Berg. She has a bird-like "fetching" quality of voice that is remarkably fresh and young. She is at present on Mercadante's "Salve Maria," together with her vocal exercises. The gracious diva herself marked out a line of vocal study for Mrs. Rowland, limiting scale work to the tones bounded by middle D and upper A, although the compass reaches C easily. Mrs. La Grange, of Paris, certified to the value of her voice. She will sing only for charity.
89TIENS-TIENS.
91The First Gounod Quartet Concert.
93A CONCERT was given in Hardman Hall last Thursday evening by the Gounod Quartet and Mr. Wm. C. Carl. The quartet comprises Miss Kathrin Hilde, soprano; Mrs. Antonio H. Sawyer, contralto; Mr. David G. Henderson, tenor, and Mr. John C. Dempsey, bass. Mr. Carl is the musical director, and has brought the organization to a high degree of efficiency. The voices blend excellently, and the distinctness of enunciation is admirable. The quartet were heard both in concerted and solo numbers to great advantage. Mr. Carl gave organ solos by Tombelle, Thorne and Gabriel-Marie in his usual finished and artistic manner.
95(Incorporated May 1, 1891.)
96NEW YORK VOCAL INSTITUTE.
97FRANK HERBERT TUBBS, Musical Director.
9897 Fifth Avenue, New York City
99COMPLETE EDUCATION IN VOCAL MUSIC.
100Singers 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.
101NEW YORK VOCAL INSTITUTE, 97 Fifth Avenue.
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