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Musical Courier 1893-01-04: Vol 26 Iss 670, 1893
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3Wagnerian Relics Sold.—Berlin, January 3, 1893.—The German Wagner Society has purchased in Vienna the collection of Wagner manuscripts and other relics known as the Vienna Wagner Museum, belonging to Nicolas Oesterlein. The price was $25,000. The conditions of the purchase were that the owner of the collection should continue to add to it until 1895, when it will be transferred to Germany.
5Professor Schultz Takes Chloral.—Chicago, January 3.—Prof. Julian O. Schultz, who was in 1887 an instructor in vocal music in the Grand Conservatory of New York, is in the Michael Reese Hospital suffering from an overdose of chloral taken on Sunday night. Last Wednesday he rented a room in Mrs. R. Cooper's house, at 251 Thirty-first street.
7He said he had met with many reverses during the year, and had been obliged to pawn his gold watch and what little clothing he could spare. Among his acquaintance, he said, were many well-known Chicago men, but he was too proud to ask for aid. He refused to say last night why he had taken the chloral.
9Professor Schultz has been in this city for several years, giving lessons in vocal music and instruction on the organ. He founded the West Side Conservatory. The institution, however, did not pay. A few months ago he was taken sick. By the time he was well enough to go out he was penniless. Nothing is known about his family.—"Sun."
11Emil Liebling Played.—Mr. Emil Liebling, pianist, gave a recital before the members of the Michigan M. T. A., at Hillsdale, Friday afternoon of last week.
13Themerrima and herma.—"Priscilla, or The-merrima-and-her-ma," a musical burlesque by Mr. Wendell Stanton Howard, was presented by the Drawing Room Players, Monday evening, at the Galleries of the American Art Association for the benefit of two non-sectarian charities. The following was the cast: one of two readings
14Themerrimaidandherma.—"Priscilla, or The-merrimaid-and-her-ma," a musical burlesque by Mr. Wendell Stanton Howard, was presented by the Drawing Room Players, Monday evening, at the Galleries of the American Art Association for the benefit of two non-sectarian charities. The following was the cast: one of two readings
16Priscilla, the Merrimaid………………………………….Mrs. Arthur Dyett
17Mrs. Governor Robinson, Herma……………………….Mrs. Adele Laeis Baldwin
18John Alden…………………………………………………….Mr. C. C. Ferguson
19Miles Standish……………………………………………..Mr. Perry Averill
21A large audience was present and greatly enjoyed the clever performance.
23Paderewski and MacDowell.—Paderewski possesses a trait that is rare among musicians—that of generosity to others in his profession. When in Boston last year he took a great fancy to MacDowell, whom he considers the best of the American composers. MacDowell depends upon his work for a living. Paderewski saw Montgomery Sears one evening and told him he thought he might do a great deed by aiding MacDowell. Mr. Sears liked the idea, and at once offered to advance him as much money as he wanted to prosecute his work. This Mr. MacDowell declined. Then Mr. Sears said: "I have more money than I know what to do with, and you have genius. Now, I want you to devote three years to the composition of an opera, and when it is done I shall pay you your own price for it; and see that it is produced as handsomely as possible." MacDowell is now at work on the score, and his friends anticipate that it will be a great work.—"Commercial Advertiser."
25Vlad and Maggie.—It is true, the news that the "Recorder" published last week about Mrs. Pachmann's application for a divorce from her curious little spouse, Marguerite de Pachmann, as she is called on the programs, was a Maggie Okey, an Australian by birth, and when she married Vladimir, which she did in great style at London some years ago, knowing people shook their heads, for Vladimir's habits were weird and his temper peculiar. Mrs. Pachmann, who is an excellent pianist, is in Halifax now. She will probably play in the United States, taking the scandal by the forelock.
27So Say We, W. J.—The Boston music critics are doing their best to drive Arthur Nikisch out of the city. We sincerely hope they will succeed, for then, perhaps, Mr. Nikisch would come to New York—the only city in the United States which, according to the Boston music critics, possesses a first-class permanent orchestra with a thoroughly competent conductor. There are some foolish persons here who would like to "swap" with Boston.—"Times."
29Scognamillo's Success.—Mr. Enrico Scognamillo, the talented young Italian, now residing in Baltimore, played to a most attentive audience at the Peabody Institute yesterday afternoon, it being the tenth recital of the series. Mr. Scognamillo, whose instrument is the violoncello, was accompanied on the piano by Mr. Adam Itzel, Jr. His first selection was from G. Goltermann, and was a violoncello concerto in A minor. It was well given and was followed by two violoncello pieces—a romance and a serenade from Saint-Saëns. These were most charmingly played, and showed the artistic skill and cultivation of Mr. Scognamillo. He played with a great deal of expression and ease, and brought forth the true music and intention of the composition.
31Three fantasias from Schumann closed the recital, and were no less enjoyed than the other performances, though not so taking in their nature. Mr. Scognamillo will leave for New York next week and will return in January, when the music loving people of Baltimore may hope to hear his delightful touch again.—Baltimore "American," December 16.
33Marion Weed's Success.—Miss Marion Weed, contralto soloist, with the New York Philharmonic Club, has returned from a very successful Western tour, which included Indianapolis, Detroit and many of the larger cities, and in all cases was the recipient of flattering press notices, among which are the following:
35Miss Marion Weed, the vocalist, never appeared to better advantage in Buffalo. She sang her aria of songs artistically and well. The "Romanze" by Rubinstein was a beautiful illustration of good phrasing, good breathing and intelligent singing. It has never been better given on our stage. She captivated the audience, as usual, and sang, in response to vociferous encores, several pretty, unobjectionable ballads, which were fresh, contained no mawkish sentiment and were entertaining. Miss Weed's quiet, dignified manner upon the stage always commends her to her audience, and she regained last evening, by the music which she gave and the manner of its performance, her former prestige.—Buffalo "Courier."
37Miss Marion S. Weed, the vocalist, is entirely charming, with a beautiful mezzo soprano voice, cultivated and artistic in everything she does, with a sweet, unaffected manner and clear and distinct enunciation. One could not ask for more and be reasonable.—Indianapolis "Journal."
39Miss Weed's round, sweet and true mezzo soprano and charming presence and her manner brought her what amounted to an ovation.—"Express," Buffalo.
41Miss Weed is of very attractive appearance, graceful and charming, and her voice is beautiful. Her enunciation is remarkably clear.—Detroit "Tribune."
43Alboni's Home.—Mrs. Alboni's mansion was built by herself some years ago, the neighboring one, which she formerly inhabited, being also her property and now let to Prince RolandBonaparte. It is a charming residence, and her guests last Thursday found it full of beautiful flowers, the gifts of various friends and admirers. She has made Paris her headquarters since 1849, when she first took up her abode in the Cours la Reine, and for the last few years, being somewhat lame, she has seldom left home, spending the winter there and the summer months in her Villa Cenerentola at Ville d'Avray, cultivating her flowers or amusing herself with needlework, at which she is an adept. She is fond of gathering friends about her, and has a large circle of acquaintance, among whom may be reckoned the Princess Mathilde.—Paris Letter to "The Queen."
45Callers.—Mrs. Clementine De Vere-Sapio, F. Brandeis, Jos. Eller, E. M. Bowman, Louis C. Elson, of Boston; Hugo Goerlitz, Daniel Mayer, of London; Louis Lombard, of the Utica Conservatory, Alexander Lambert and Eugene Weiner were among the callers at this office last week.
47A Lawsuit.—A motion was made in Supreme Court Chambers to suppress for irregularity a deposition taken in Paris in an action brought by George Goldmark, as the owner of the operas "Faust" and "Carmen," against the Metropolitan Opera House Company to recover damages for unauthorized productions of those opera by the defendants.
49The plaintiff obtained a commission to take, in answer to interrogatories, the testimony of Charles Gounod, the composer of "Faust," and also that of a Paris music publisher, as well as other witnesses. A cross interrogatory, directed by the defendant to the music publisher, requires him to attach to his deposition, as an exhibit, a catalogue of the works published by him. He failed to do this because, as was claimed, he had never compiled a catalogue, and it was argued in support of the motion that the failure was tantamount to a refusal to answer the cross interrogatories. According to the statement of counsel it cost 1,800 francs to take the deposition sought to be suppressed. Decision was reserved.
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