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Musical Courier 1893-10-18: Vol 27 Iss 710, 1893
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1cure, all the latest and most approved appliances and methods for imparting musical knowledge and the unequalled free advantages, it is not surpassed by any conservatory in the world.
3During the last year the attendance was greater than any during its history, and as the pupils came from all sections of this country and from Europe, the far reaching influence and popularity of the conservatory may be partially judged.
5Its pupils and graduates are conceded to possess the greatest practical and artistic knowledge. Many of them are now filling prominent and lucrative positions in this and other schools, in churches, in the leading orchestras and upon the concert and operatic stage.
7The character of the conservatory is of the highest standard, the object from its inception being to give a broad musical education in the fullest sense of the term, and not a superficial knowledge of any one branch.
9The faculty consists of Gilbert R. Combs, piano department; Hugh A. Clarke, Mus. Doc., theoretical department; Emil Jastel, vocal department; Edwin Atlee Brill, violin department; John W. Pommer, Jr., organ department.
11Additional instructors are: Reno B. Myers, Jos. Kearney, Chas. G. Grebe, J. Weisenborn, Carl Grebe, M. Rossi, Adam Jakob, Richard Buchholz, H. Hartmann, C. F. Schoenthal, Antonio Saulino, Franz Zimmermann, Henry Koch, Samuel H. Kendle, A. A. Finne, M. F. Aledo, L. S. Vansciver, F. Mario Lapertina, Giovanni Setaro, Rocco Valinoto, Maurice Jacob, E. V. A. Busch.
13Instruction embraces every branch of music.
15Bernard Sinsheimer.
17We present to our subscribers and readers in this issue the portrait of Mr. Bernard Sinsheimer, an American violinist, who recently returned from his fields of triumph in Europe.
19An outline sketch of the career of this young man would not be out of place. He was born in New York city on October 11, 1870, and is therefore twenty-three years old. At the age of six young Sinsheimer received a violin, and at once his great talent began to manifest itself. He was placed in the hands of competent teachers, and progressed very rapidly. He was repeatedly asked to play publicly, and at the age of fourteen, with the assistance of Mr. Emanuel Moor and others equally prominent, he gave a concert at Steinway Hall, playing the Jadassohn trio with Messrs. Moor and Schenk, and among others the Wieniawski concerto. The critics were unanimous in their opinion of this young man, and his friends and advisers counselled him to go to Europe to pursue his studies there.
21Subsequently, in January, 1886, Master Sinsheimer left for Paris and placed himself under the tutelage of the late Leonard, who upon hearing him play said that to instruct talent of such merit would give him great pleasure. Sinsheimer became such a favorite of his masters that at the Saturday evening soirees he very often played, a most enviable privilege and one much desired. He also played at many concerts and church festivals, and prior to his departure gave his own concert at Salle Pleyel with marked success. After two and a half years' study he left Paris and went to Dresden, where he continued his studies with Professor Rapoldi. While in Dresden he became acquainted with Prof. Friedrich Gernsheim, who advised him to go to Berlin and apply for admission to the Koenigliche Hochschule. This he did in March, 1890, carrying with him letters of introduction from Professor Gernsheim and Kapellmeister Strauss, of Munich, but now of Weimar, to the celebrated Professor Joachim. Professor Joachim, after hearing him play, immediately took young Sinsheimer under his tutorship, and he remained with him until his studies were completed.
23While in Berlin he made the acquaintance of Sauret and Gregorowitch, and naturally profited a great deal through their friendship. During the last year of his stay Mr. Sinsheimer devoted most of his time to concertizing and giving instruction. His first concert in Berlin was given in conjunction with Arthur Van Ewyek, the noted baritone, and Mr. Arthur Speed, a pianist of wonderful ability, in aid of the American Church, and this truly was the forerunner of his many subsequent successes.
25Without exception the critics were unanimous in their opinion as to the worth of Mr. Sinsheimer, commending his beautiful tone quality, a marvelous technic and deep conception. On April 16 last he gave his farewell concert at the Sing Akademie in Berlin, which was at the request of his many friends and pupils who knew of his intention to leave for home.
27Among his most talented pupils abroad he counted Miss Gernsheim, a daughter of Professor Gernsheim, and a Miss Leucke, an American (also a pupil of Professor Hey), a wonderful soprano, both promising violinists.
29A few months ago Mr. Sinsheimer purchased the well-known Walther "Strad," of which our readers have already been informed. Mr. Sinsheimer will be heard here during the approaching season in Symphony and Philharmonic concerts.
31Newburg's "Creation."—Miss Kate Percy Douglas sings in the "Creation" at Newburg on November 22 under Rutenbar. Mr. McKinley sings the tenor part.
33N. Y. S. M. T. A.—President Von der Heide, of the New York State Music Teachers' Association, has appointed Miss Amy Fay, Mr. Gerrit Smith and Mr. John Towers vice-presidents for the county of New York, and Mr. Joseph Mischka chairman of the local executive committee at Buffalo, where the sixth annual meeting of the association will be held in June next.
35"Legende," by Wieniawski, and Bach's "Ciacone," and won the applause of a large and select audience. The boy, who is very poor, hopes that by giving several concerts he will be able to earn enough to complete his studies in music.
37A Dead Letter.—The English Postmaster General reports that a letter returned from abroad which had been addressed to "Jacob Stainer, Esq., violin maker, Absam, Germany," was found to contain a request for one of that famous violin maker's price lists. The post office officials returned the letter to the amateur violinist who had written it, and courteously added the information that the gentleman he had addressed died two centuries ago.
39Broch in Light Opera.—Jenny Broch, who sang at the Metropolitan Opera House in this city during its last season, has abandoned grand opera for the operetta, and has made a successful début in Berlin. It seems a pity that the young lady did not take this step earlier in life.
41Richter Advanced.—The curious announcement is officially made that Hans Richter has been advanced from the position of vice-conductor of the Imperial Orchestra in Vienna to conductor-in-chief, in place of Joseph Hellmesberger, Sr., who has been pensioned by the Government. Paternalism may have its evils, but pensioning of artists is not one of them. After a lifetime of uninterrupted activity it must be a consolation for an artist to be able to face the future without fear.
43Liszt Society Conductors.—Announcement to the names of the conductors for the series of the Liszt Society concerts, to be given this winter in Leipsic, has been made. They are Richard Strauss, Weingartner and Zumpe, Fred. Cowen, of London, and Siegfried Wagner.
45LEON MARGULIES' CONCERT BUREAU
46OFFICE:
47Carnegie Music Hall, New York.
48SOLE AGENCY FOR
49Mme. LILLIAN NORDICA,
50Dramatic Soprano.
51Herr ADOLPH BRODSKY,
52Violinist.
53Herr ANTON HEGNER,
54Cello Virtuoso.
55Herr RICHARD BURMEISTER,
56Pianist.
57THE BRODSKY STRING QUARTETTE,
58and others.
59*Full List of Artists, Circulars, &c., sent on application.
61THE Phonetic Alphabet
62"I unhesitatingly pronounce the system to rival any I have ever taught."—FRED. H. BUTTERFIELD, Supervisor of Music, New Bedford, Mass.; Teacher of Vocal Reading Classes for 25 years.
63Steno-Phonetic System for Vocal Sight Reading.
64(Copyrighted by May Florence Smith.)
65For reading music. Three months (course absolute.) Address, Vocal Reading School, 1786 Broadway, near 84th Street, New York. Classes commencing every Monday, between 1 and 3 P.M.
66MISS MAY FLORENCE SMITH.
68Blumenberg Concert Company
69TOUR OF THE UNITED STATES.
70THE MOST MAGNIFICENT COMBINATION OF ARTISTS TRAVELING.
72MR. LOUIS BLUMENBERG, Violoncellist.
73MME. CAROLINE OSTBERG,
74Sweden's Greatest Singer.
75PRIMA DONNA ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN.
76MME. LUCIE PALICOT,
77Officier de l'Academie de France.
78The Renowned French Pedalia-Pianiste.
79MISS MALLIE E. BECK, Celebrated Contralto.
80MR. DAVID G. HENDERSON, Lyric Tenor.
81MR. F. OSCAR ELMORE, Accompanist.
83W. T. GLOVER, Manager,
84148 Fifth Avenue, New York.
86SYSTEM STENO-PHONETIC.—For reading vocal music at sight. Copyrighted and patented by Miss May Florence Smith. No syllables or numerals. A half hour's study daily for three months covers the system and enables one to read any music at sight. MASSACHUSETTS CLASSES.—Mr. Fred. H. Butterfield has secured absolute control of this unique system in Massachusetts, and will organize and conduct classes in the leading cities of the State. Address FRED H. BUTTERFIELD, 40 Chestnut St., New Bedford, Mass.
88New York German Conservatory of Music,
895 & 7 West 42d St., near Fifth Ave., New York.
90THE LEADING SCHOOL.
91Among the faculty are: S. B. Mills, Minor C. Baldwin, M. D., Jul. E. Meyer, V. A. Benham, L. G. Parma, F. Tamburillo, L. Ricca, S. Herzog, I. Niedzielski, E. Scharwenka, &c. SEND FOR CATALOGUE.
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