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Musical Courier 1893-07-01: Vol 27 Iss 695, 1893
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1Rough on Patti.—Mrs. Adelina Patti sang at Albert Hall recently, and G. B. Shaw, of the London "World," says:
2On Saturday afternoon the Albert Hall was filled by the attraction of our still adored Patti, now the most accomplished of mezzo sopranos. It always amuses me to see that vast audience from the squares and villas listening with moist eyes while the opulent lady from the celebrated Welsh castle fervently sings, "Oh, give me my lowly thatched cottage again." The concert was a huge success. There were bouquets, raptures, effusions, kissings of children, graceful sharings of the applause with obligato players—in short, the usual exhibition of the British bourgeoisie in the part of "Bottom" and the prima donna in the part of "Titania." Patti hazarded none of her old exploits as a florid soprano, with an exceptional range; her most arduous achievement was "Ah fors e lui," so liberally transposed that the highest notes in the rapid trills were almost all sharp, the artist having been accustomed for so many years to sing them at a higher pitch. Time has transposed Patti a minor third down, but the middle of her voice is still even and beautiful, and this with her unsurpassed phrasing and that delicate touch and expressive nuance which make her cantabile singing so captivating, enables her to maintain what was to my mind always the best part of her old supremacy.
4A Ghastly Anecdote.—Baron Achille Paganini, of Parma, some time ago exposed the face of his famous father, the violinist, to the view of one of his guests, the violinist Ondrieck. Chesterfield, when he drank the glass of vinegar and pronounced it fine old Madeira, did not carry the generosity of hospitality to a greater length than this. The countenance of the dead violinist was found to be in a perfect state of preservation. It seems that the Bishop of Nice refused to permit the interment of the violinist's remains in consecrated ground because Paganini had neglected to receive the ministrations of a priest at the time of his decease. It was not until five years later, in 1845, that the Pope gave the desired permission, and during the interval the embalmed body lay for a long time in the hospital at Nice.
6Ernest Pauer.—Ernest Pauer is writing a biographical dictionary of pianists and piano composers.
8Massenet's New Opera.—Mr. Massenet has read the score of his "Thais," which is to be produced at the Opera next season, to the managers of that theatre, and the cast has already been discussed, but not settled.—European edition of the "Herald."
10A Royal Harpist.—The Queen of the Belgians is said to be one of the finest harpists now living. A few days ago, on the occasion of her lady-in-waiting, the Countess Marie de Limburg Stirum, becoming a nun, she acted as sponsor, and after presenting the postulant at the altar, played a solo on the harp, to the great delight of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart, who thronged the convent chapel.
12Too Sensitive.—At the International Musical Competition at Brussels a piece was to be performed by all the Capellen one after another. Unfortunately, a member of the Bavai Capell struck in too soon, whereupon director Renard grew pale and fell to the ground a corpse.
14Dresden.—The performance of "Cornelius Schütz" created extraordinary excitement. Smareglia, the composer, was called out seven times. The orchestra, under director Schuch, surpassed itself. Marie Wittich and Anthes sang admirably. The least important solos were given by first-rate soloists.
16Heinrich Hofmann.—There have just been published "Six Character Pieces" for the piano by Heinrich Hofmann. The opus number is 107. These pieces display masterly form and great melodic riches. Hofmann "Five Lieder" (op. 104) are distinguished by their singable qualities, and a piano accompaniment marked by harmonic refinement.
18Conti.—The operetta "Der Taugenichts," by Josef Conti, has been successful at the Theater unter den Linden, in great part owing to the performance of Clara von Kürz, the Hungarian soubrette.
20Aranyi.—The young tenor of Kroll's Theatre, Aranyi, has been engaged for three years by the Milan La Scala Company.
22Another Bohemian.—At a late Richter concert in London the program included one of the promised novelties of the season, Fibich's overture, "Une nuit à Carlstein." Fibich is yet another Bohemian composer, but his music does not seem to bear the national stamp as strongly as Smetana's. The work in question is an overture to a comedy, and is effective and musicianly, but the melodic interest is of the slightest; whatever attractiveness it possesses is to be found in the clever treatment of the materials employed.
24Paris Grand Opera.—The receipts at the Grand Opéra for May were: May 1, "Huguenots," 15,970 frs.; 3, "Samson et Delila," 16,685 frs.; 5, "Tell," 17,825 frs.; 6 "Rigoletto," 11,597 frs.; 8, "Tell," 15,031; 10, "Lohengrin," 18,366 frs.; 12, "Walküre," 15,388 frs.; 18, "Lohengrin," 12,976 frs.; 15, "Walküre," 18,667 frs.; 17, "Walküre," 22,398 frs.; 19, "Walküre," 22,408 frs.; 20, "Tell," 18,346 frs.; 22, "Walküre," 22,627 frs.; 24, "Walküre," 22,521 frs.; 26, "Samson et Delila," 21,116 frs.; 27, "Walküre," 19,806 frs.; 29, "Walküre," 22,711 frs.; 31, "Samson et Delila," 17,216 frs. There were eighteen performances during the month; the total receipts were 826,494 frs., or an average of 18,138 frs. In May last year there were twenty performances with 283,171 frs. receipts, or an average of 14,158 frs.
26Bologna.—The new two act opera "Malia," by Mr. Frontini, is said to be an offshoot of "Cavalleria," and to have a good, interesting libretto. The music is described as confused, devoid of originality and with childish instrumentation.
28Alberto Franchetti.—The composer Franchetti is at present engaged on three operas. One, to be produced this winter, is entitled "Nostalgia;" the second is entitled "Maria Egiziaca."
30Mottl.—Director Mottl has withdrawn from the Covent Garden German season upon a question of fees. The management offered him $2,000 and he wanted $8,000. Emil Steinbach, of Mainz, takes the place.
32Opera Comique, Paris.—Below are the casts of the two pieces lately given at the Opéra Comique. "La Déserteur :"
34Alexis…………………………………………..Mr. Soulacroix
35Montauciel…………………………………….Mr. Delaquerrière
36Courchevin…………………………………….Mr. Bouvet
37Jean-Louis………………………………………Mr. Grivot
38Bertrand…………………………………………Mr. Barnolt
39Le goëlier……………………………………….Mr. Davoust
40Louise…………………………………………….Mrs. Simonnet
41Jeannette………………………………………..Mrs. Leclerc
42La tante…………………………………………Mrs. Pierron
44And "Les Deux Avares :"
46Jérôme…………………………………………..Mr. Carbonne
47Martin…………………………………………….Mr. Badiati
48Gripion…………………………………………..Mr. Périer
49Madelon…………………………………………Mrs. Moët-Truffier
50Henriette………………………………………..Mrs. Laisné
52A fire broke out in the house during the performance of "Les Troyens," caused by an accident to the apparatus of a photographer who was taking a view by the aid of a magnesium light. Mr. Fougère's box caught fire, and the smoke alarmed the artists behind the scenes, but the audience did not perceive anything. The firemen extinguished the flames without interrupting the performance.
54St. Cecilia.—A bas relief by Mr. Lombard, representing St. Cecilia, has been placed in the vestibule of the concert hall of the Paris Conservatory. The Saint is seated at an organ, opposite her is an angel contemplating her in a sort of ecstasy, while above cherubim supported by clouds are listening with rapture.
56The Will of Alice Ozi.—By the last will of Julie Justine Peloz (Alice Ozi) the Society of Dramatic Artists is appointed her universal legatee, after paying sundry bequests, among them a sum of 50,000 francs to the Society of Artist Musicians and 10,000 francs to Miss Lauent's "Orphelinat des Arts." one of two readings
57The Will of Alice Ozi.—By the last will of Julie Justine Peloz (Alice Ozi) the Society of Dramatic Artists is appointed her universal legatee, after paying sundry bequests, among them a sum of 50,000 francs to the Society of Artist Musicians and 10,000 francs to Miss Lau'ent's "Orphelinat des Arts." one of two readings
59Weak in Geography.—The illustrious Maurel, who proclaims to a listening world that he will never, never play in Germany, lately made proposals to the manager at the Court Theatre at Mannheim for appearing there as a "Gast." The Mannheim director, Prasch, replied in the dreadful German language, unfortunately, that he would be very glad to make arrangements with Mr. Maurel after his appearance in Berlin.
61Lisbon.—A new zarzuela "El Rei damnado"—music by Chapi—and a new piece of the same class, "A bruxa das ruinas," by Messrs. Dias Costa and F. da Silva, have been produced at the capital of Portugal.
63Hans Von Bulow on Composers.—"I divide operatic composers into two categories: (1) those who add to the répertoires of barrel organs; (2) those who drain those répertoires."
65Stojowski.—Sigismond Stojowski was born at Strzelce, Poland, on May 2, 1870. He began his musical studies with L. Zelenski at Cracow. In 1887 he went to Paris, continuing his education at the Sorbonne, and completing his musical studies at the Conservatoire, where he studied composition under the late Léo Delibes, and piano under L. Diémer. In 1889 he won the first prizes in both piano playing and composition; since then he has studied with Padewski. Last year he gave successful concerts at Berlin, and his suite for orchestra was performed at the Philharmonic concerts there.
67Wagner Literature.—Dr. Henry Coutagne has published a critical study on Wagner and the theatre at Bayreuth. A literal translation of "Parsifal" has been issued by Judith Gautier, who adds an introduction on the sources of the story.
69Joseffy a Philanthropist.—Joseffy, the pianist, began by buying a tattered New York newsboy a pair of shoes on Saturday, but found that a proper regard for the harmonies compelled the purchase of a complete outfit. The one thing that the pianist could not give the boy, and which he needed quite as much, but probably did not get, was a bath.—Philadelphia "Inquirer."
71Edwin M. Shonert.—Edwin M. Shonert, a pianist who has been traveling with several well known concert companies for several years past, announces that the coming season will be his last, it being his intention to permanently locate in this city. He will be a member of the Rosa Linde Concert Company.
73The Liederkranz Rehearsal.—The Liederkranz gave a public rehearsal last Monday evening, previous to their departure for Chicago. A program of twenty-seven numbers was given (besides solos by Richard Arnold, Conrad Behrens, Max Trumann and Miss Emma Heckle), including compositions by Mendelssohn, Schumann, Rheinberger, Nessler, Reitz, Kremser, Juengst and Heinrich Zoellner, their conductor. The singing of the club augurs well for their success on the trip, for their numbers were given with vigor, precision and understanding that betokens long and arduous rehearsals. The chorus started Wednesday for Chicago (a second section of the party starting next day for Chicago direct) by way of St. Louis, giving concerts at Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago and Cleveland.
75Mrs. Lankow's Summer Address.—Mrs. Anna Lankow, the well known contralto and teacher, spends her summer at Bellport, Long Island.
77A Camden Graduate.—Miss Lucy B. Corbett, a pupil of the Camden (N. J.) Musical Academy, Arthur L. Manchester, director, gave a very successful graduating recital at the piano rooms of R. C. Mason last Tuesday evening. She was assisted by Miss M. Elizabeth Bryant, soprano; E. C. Hall, violin, and the Minuet Club, a string quartet.
79Bradley-Menet.—On Saturday afternoon, June 17, at St. Michael's Church, Miss Adalene Harriet Bradley, who is well known in amateur musical circles, was married to Mr. Charles Ashfield Menet. The ceremony was private. Mr. and Mrs. Menet have left for an extended trip through Canada, going by way of Niagara Falls.
81Newark Pupils.—The final concert by the vocal pupils of the Newark College of Music was given on Friday evening of last week, under the direction of Mr. L. A. Russell.
83Two Travelers.—Gustav Hille and Maurits Leefson, of Philadelphia, sailed Wednesday on the Friesland for Europe; the former goes to Jerichow-on-the-Elbe, while the latter visits Amsterdam. Mr. Hille announces that he has just finished his fourth violin concerto.
85DePauw School.—This is the program of the closing concert of the DePauw School of Music at Greencastle, Ind., given on June 12:
87Overture ("Magic Flute")………………………………………Mozart
88DePauw Symphony Orchestra.
89Harp solo, "Air Russe"………………………………………Oberthur
90Anna Emma Schellschmidt.
91Valse caprice……………………………………………..Wieniawski
92"Water Sprite"……………………………………………..Schumann
93Lorelei Club, Miss Fernie, director.
94Airs from "Faust"……………………………………………..Gounod
95DePauw Glee Club……………………………………………..Mr. Kraft, director
96Selected.
97Concerto in G minor (last movement, with orchestra)…Mendelssohn
98Walter Howe Jones.
99"Elizabeth's Prayer" (Tannhäuser)…………………………..Wagner
100Alison Marion Fernie.
101Violoncello solo, sarabanda and gavotte…………………….Popper
102Adolph Schellschmidt.
103"Murmuring Zephyrs"………………………………………Jensen
104Frederic William Kraft.
105Harp solo, Welch melody………………………………….Thomas one of two readings
106Harp solo, Welch melody…………………………………….Thomas one of two readings
107Miss Schellschmidt.
108"Toreador," from "Carmen"…………………………………Bizet
109Orchestra.
111The faculty announce an attendance of 252 pupils during the past year.
113WANTED—By a young lady, thorough musician, a position as pianist or accompanist. Address Miss M., care of THE MUSICAL COURIER.
115A (able to take charge of a high grade of students) to enter as teacher and partner in one of the most famous conservatories of the land. Capital required, and satisfactory reasons given for trying to secure this additional force to an already large and prominent faculty. The conservatory is located in New York city. For full particulars address V., care THE MUSICAL COURIER, 19 Union square.
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