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Musical Courier 1893-04-12: Vol 26 Iss 684, 1893
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1first being given on Thursday afternoon with the following program:
3PART I.
4"Bois épais"…………………………………………..Lully (1685)
5"Nacht und Träume"………………………………….Schubert
6"An die Musik"…………………………………………..Schubert
7"Dithrambe"……………………………………………..Franz
8"Im Rhein im heiligen Strome"………………………..Franz
9"Dein Angesicht"……………………………………….Schumann
10"Waldesgespräch" (1, 2, 3)……………………………..Schumann
11"Dichterliebe" (1, 2, 3)……………………………….Schumann
13PART II.
14Ancient Irish Melodies arranged by C. Villiers Stanford.
15"The Little Red Lark."
16"Patrick Sarsfield."
17"When she answered me."
18"The Lament for Owen Roe O'Neill."
19"The Foggy Dew."
20"The Flight of the Earls."
21"The Zephyrs blest."
23At the second recital, given yesterday afternoon, the program was:
25PART I.
26Two Songs……………………………………………..Buononcini
27"Die Ehre Gottes aus Natur"……………………………Beethoven
28"Ein Ton"……………………………………………….Cornelius
29"Das alte Lied"………………………………………..Grieg
30"Winternacht,"…………………………………………..Hollaender one of two readings
31"Winternacht,"…………………………………………Hollaender one of two readings
32"Esslindt der Thau"…………………………………..Rubinstein
34PART II.
35Ancient melodies of the British Islands, arranged by Arthur Somervell.
36"Floodes of Teares"…………………………………..English
37"Go hearte unto the lampe of lighte"…………………English
38"The Three Ravens"…………………………………..Manx
39"The Happy Farmer"………………………………….Scottish one of two readings
40"The Happy Farmer"…………………………………Scottish one of two readings
41"Where be going?"……………………………………Cornish
42"By the waters of Babylon"…………………………..Welsh
43"The Ash Grove"………………………………………Irish
44"The Little Red Fox"………………………………….Irish one of two readings
45"The Little Red Fox"…………………………………Irish one of two readings
47An Evening of Opera.—The second annual presentation of opera by the pupils of the Metropolitan College of Music took place Wednesday evening of last week in the theatre of the Manhattan Athletic Club, on Madison avenue. The first part of the program consisted of the third act (garden scene) of "Faust," and was given with the following cast:
49Margarita……………………………………………..Miss Rena Atkinson
50Siebel…………………………………………………….Miss Charlotte Riley
51Martha……………………………………………………Miss C. C. At Lee
52Faust…………………………………………………….Mr. B. F. Miller
53Mephistopheles……………………………………….Mr. Edward S. Roe
55The "Mephistopheles" of Edward S. Roe was an excellent characterization, and his work was commendably free from overacting. He has a good voice, which he uses intelligently. The "Margarita" of Miss Atkinson was another effective piece of work, and the jewel song was charmingly sung. Mr. Miller's "Faust" was not so satisfactory, though he was in good voice. Miss Riley made the most of her small opportunity and received an encore for the "Flower Song." This was followed by a miscellaneous second part, in which Miss Ida Branth played some Sarasate's "Gypsy Dances" very brilliantly. Mr. S. F. Miller sang "O Paradise," from "L'Africaine;" Mr. John H. Greatcloss gave an aria from "Don Carlos," and Miss Annette Reynolds sang a new song by Dudley Buck, "Love's Remorse," a beautiful composition, and charmingly sung. She has a rich contralto voice of much sweetness and of good range. The third part was devoted to the last act of "Mignon." Cast as follows:
57Mignon……………………………………………….Miss M. K. Troup
58Filina……………………………………………………Miss Marcelina Gonzalez
59Wilhelm Meister………………………………………Mr. B. F. Miller
60Lothario……………………………………………….Mr. Stewart Holt
61Antonio…………………………………………………Mr. Edward S. Roe
62Chorus of peasants off the stage. Metropolitan Glee Club.
64In this Mr. Miller made a much better impression, his work as "Wilhelm" being very satisfactory. Miss Troup as "Mignon" was also very effective. She has a clear voice, and her pantomime is expressive and intelligent.
66Much praise is due Mr. Agramonte and Miss Anna W. Story who had the affair in charge. The singers took their cues promptly, and there were but few of the hitches that generally mar a performance of this character. The stage setting was very good, especially that of "Faust," in which a lavish use of potted plants made the stage a charming picture.
68Conrad Ansorge.—The pianist Conrad Ansorge was the first artist to give practical support to the project of buying the Wagner Museum, by giving a concert on March 22, for the purpose of starting a fund. The result was a pecuniary as well as an artistic success.
70Berlin Opera House.—During 1892 the Royal Opera House was open for 288 days, and produced for the first time eight operas and two ballets. They were "Freund Fritz," "Boabdil," "Ritter Pasman" (comic), "Wem die Krone?" (by Alex. Ritter), "Genesis," "Bajazzo," and "Die Pappenfee" and "Slavische Brautwerbung" ballets. The deaths during the year were those of Capellmeister Kahl, Mrs. Standigl, Messrs. Ernst, De Ahna and Dorn.
72IT will still require a quire of legal cap to inquire into the choir alterations; but I'll record them, nevertheless.
74First and foremost, I hear that Miss Ida Hubbell, the soprano of Grace Church for many years, will go to the Emmanuel Baptist, Brooklyn, succeeding Miss Mae Mac Reynolds. Everybody is glad that Miss Hubbell has found a good place.
76Then comes the news that Miss Hannah F. Smith, the present soprano of the Central Congregational Church, in West Fifty-seventh street, Dr. Lloyd's, will transfer her voice to the Collegiate Reformed, Harlem, in East 121st street, at a very satisfactory salary. Mrs. C. M. Wilhelm was the last soprano of the latter church, and Miss Emma Wing has been completing her unexpired year. Miss Smith is a pupil of Dr. E. S. Kimball, of Baltimore, and of F. E. Bristol, Mrs. Fursch-Madi, Mrs. Ashforth and Frank Van der Stucken, of New York; so it is evident that she has had and still is having the very best of training.
78Alfred Lane Crawford, tenor, will go from the Evangelical Church of the Holy Trinity, Dr. Krotel's, in West Twenty-first street, to St. James' Methodist, Harlem, where he will succeed Frederic Dean, the widely known lecturer and musical critic.
80Miss Lucie E. Stainback—a handsome but modest young lady, with a sweet soprano voice—will be heard after May 1 in the choir of the Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Second avenue. Dr. Sevenoak, the organist, made a most excellent selection.
82Charles H. Clarendon, bass of the Church of the Redeemer, Morristown, and well known as first bass of the Hatton Male Quartet, of Brooklyn, will be succeeded at church by H. S. Goddard, who has been chosen by the organist, W. Ward Stephens, from many candidates. Mr. Goddard is a good looking young gentleman, of affable manners, and possesses a mellow, well-trained baritone voice.
84Mrs. D. Herbert Jeffrey, the new soprano of Sumner Salter's choir, was formerly Miss May Tallman, and was successively the soprano soloist of the Collegiate Church, at Forty-eighth street and Fifth avenue, St. Thomas' and St. Paul's, from which statement it will readily be seen that she is a singer of much experience. Her husband, the tenor of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, recently died.
86A tolerably well authenticated rumor is to the effect that Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Schilling, Jr., and Harry B. Mook will leave St. Ignatius' Church and go to the choir of the First Baptist. If this be true, then the arduous labors of the music committee of the latter church are o'er.
88Our gallant and dashing friend with the sweet tenor voice, J. H. McKinley, is winning fresh laurels abroad, and as his many admirers here will rejoice to know of his success, I quote from a few of the English newspapers: London "Sunday Times," February 19: "A new American tenor made his début, taking part in the 'Meistersingers' quintet and singing Walther's 'Preislied.' Mr. J. H. McKinley is, we believe, of Scotch extraction, and has studied for some time under Mr. Henschel. His voice is of pure tenor quality, ample range and exceptional resonance and power. His high notes are sustained with ease, and he sings through a trying piece like the 'Preislied' without betraying the slightest sign of fatigue. Mr. McKinley is, moreover, an intelligent, cultivated artist; he phrases with distinction and his style is refined. Altogether the newcomer made a good impression, and as an oratorio singer there ought to be a useful career open to him." The "Scotsman": "An extremely favorable impression was made by Mr. J. Henry McKinley, a tenor endowed with a voice of considerable range and power. He is well fitted for oratorio work; his style being characterized alike by vigor, refinement and artistic feeling. His reception was extremely cordial, and he had to respond to a hearty recall." London "Times": "Mr. McKinley's delivery of the 'Preislied' showed decided promise. His voice is of true tenor quality, and his singing was marked by intelligence and taste." London "Musical Times": "The 'Walther' of the occasion was Mr. McKinley, who has a voice of genuine tenor quality and good method. His first appearance awakened a desire to hear him again." London "Pictorial": "He is the possessor of a voice of pure quality, large compass and abundant resonance." London "Daily News": "Mr. McKinley again manifested his claims to be considered an artist of the first rank by his able interpretation of the song 'Holy City.'" Same paper: "Mr. McKinley, now that his namesake's fame is subsiding, commenced a reputation for careful singing. His tenor voice is welcome in these days when, after naming half a dozen vocalists, our list of first-class tenors is well nigh exhausted." London "Queen": "Mr. McKinley is a remarkably fine tenor." Manchester "Guardian": "He has a fine voice and sings in a musician-like manner. His selections were varied enough to show that he had studied in more than one school, and in all he was most acceptable." There is nothing the matter with the above notices, is there?
90The last of four musical Thursday evenings by Miss Gertrude Griswold, soprano, and William Russel Case, pianist, will be given to-morrow night at 81 Fifth avenue. These have been delightful affairs.
92Homer N. Bartlett was greatly pleased with the way his Easter music went last Sunday week at the Madison Avenue Baptist Church, where he plays the organ. The people of the church are more than satisfied with their new soprano, Miss Cooley. Mrs. W. E. Mulligan's singing of Bartlett's new song, "On Wings of Living Light," was characterized by careful phrasing and deep feeling, and the song, with its effective harp and violin obligato, made a strong impression. Mr. Bartlett's choir was supplemented by 100 children from the Home for the Friendless, whose singing was perfection itself.
94Mrs. Carl Alves was well received in Boston on Good Friday night, where she appeared with the Händel and Haydn Society in Bach's "Passion Music." The next day's "Globe" said: "Mrs. Carl Alves made a very favorable impression by her intelligent interpretation of her numbers. She sang 'O, Pardon Me,' and the recitative and aria, 'Ah, Golgotha,' with fine expression and tenderness. The long recitatives were notably distinct in enunciation, the singer's voice possessing the carrying power in a marked degree." The "Advertiser" said: "Mrs. Carl Alves sang the alto part beyond any performance of it that Boston has yet heard, and her 'Oh, Pardon Me, My God,' was one of the chief gems of the whole evening."
96Adolf Glose has been chosen organist of the Mount Morris Baptist Church, to succeed Will E. Taylor. Mr. Glose is widely known as a competent organist and a thorough musician.
98Dr. Ernest F. King, prominent in the musical circles of Washington, D. C., was in town for a few hours last Monday week. The "Doc." is the jolliest of good fellows, an excellent musical critic, a learned physician and universally popular.
100Van Rensselaer Wheeler, the well-known baritone, of the Church of the Divine Paternity on Fifth avenue, has signed a five years' contract with Col. J. H. Mapleson, as primo baritone in opera, oratorio and concert, covering Great Britain, Canada and the United States. His début will probably be made at Covent Garden with either Carl Rosa or Sir Augustus Harris. "Van" will give a farewell concert in New York about the last of this month. His friends are proud of his success and of his constantly increasing popularity.
102Little Willie Spence, one of the thirteen year old sopranos of the Church of the Holy Communion, is a remarkably bright musician. In addition to singing the soprano part in the services of Easter Day, he played a violin obligato, written especially for him, while Mrs. Gertrude Luther sang Whitney Coombs' exquisite song, "The Heavenly Message." There certainly is a bright musical future for such a lad.
104Miss Jean Lyman, contralto, one of the best known singers of Troy, N. Y., will be married to Dr. William Clark Cooper at the Church of the Holy Cross in that city next Tuesday afternoon, April 18. Miss Lyman is a pupil of our own William Courtney, and has a truly magnificent voice. Dr. Cooper is certainly a very lucky man. It is to be hoped that Miss Lyman will not abandon her music after marriage, as so many promising and gifted singers and musicians do. Her musical friends in New York wish her happiness, prosperity and long life.
106The pupils of the operatic department of the Metropolitan College of Music gave a highly creditable exhibition of their
108MANHATTAN
109OPERA HOUSE.
110THIRTY-FOURTH STREET,
111Bet. Broadway and Seventh Avenue.
112SALVINI.
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