Scan 18
Musical Courier 1894-06-20: Vol 28 Iss 745, 1894
129 lines. Read by computer on 20 September 2026, twice; the two readings disagreed in places. Printed page 19. See the scan on archive.org.
1THE MUSICAL COURIER.
3M. T. N. A. Notes.—Congress Hall has been selected as headquarters for the sixteenth annual meeting of the Music Teachers' National Association at Saratoga Springs, July 3 to 6; a special rate of $2.50 and $3 has been secured for members.
5Special railroad rates of one and one-third fares have been secured on most of the railroads save in New England and West of Chicago and St. Louis.
7A New Opera Company.—The New York Ideal Opera Company under the management of Chas. Kaiser will be in the field for the season of 1894-95. The repertory will include: "Freischutz," "Barber of Seville," "Rigoletto," "Chimes of Normandy," "Faust," "Mignon," "Fidelio," "Figaro," "Carmen," "Taming of the Shew," "Merry Wives of Windsor," "Lohengrin," &c., in the vernacular. The tour will be confined to States near this city. Several well-known opera singers have been engaged and an adequate presentation of the various works is promised.
9Salem Singers.—Under the direction of Mr. Christian Thelen, of Mt. Union College, Albana, the Salem (Ohio) Musical Society gave a concert on June 7, which was very well received. This was the program:
11Bridal chorus from "Rosemaiden"……………………………Cowan one of two readings
12"The Mighty Deep"……………………………………………..Jule one of two readings
13Mr. Alfred J. Haywood. one of two readings
14Rhapsodie Hongroise, No. 2………………………………….Liszt one of two readings
15Mr. Christian Thelen. one of two readings
16"The Holy City"…………………………………………………Adams one of two readings
17Mr. Fred. Jenkins. one of two readings
18"Night Song"…………………………………………………….Rheinberger one of two readings
19The Salem Musical Society. one of two readings
20"Carnival of Venice" and variations………………………….Benedict one of two readings
21Mrs. Valetta Thelen. one of two readings
22"The Lay of the Bell"…………………………………………..Romberg one of two readings
23Bridal chorus from "Rosemaiden"…………………….Cowan one of two readings
24"The Mighty Deep"………………………………….Jule one of two readings
25Rhapsodie Hongroise, No. 2………………………….Liszt one of two readings
26"The Holy City"………………………………………Adams one of two readings
27"Night Song"……………………………………….Rheinberger one of two readings
28"Carnival of Venice" and variations…………………Benedict one of two readings
29"The Lay of the Bell"……………………………….Romberg one of two readings
30Cantata for soli and chorus.
31Soloists: Mrs. Carl Barckhoff, soprano; Mrs. Jas. Teegarden, alto; Mr. Fred. Jenkins, tenor; Mr. Alfred J. Haywood, bass, all of Cleveland, Ohio.
32Chorus, the Salem Musical Society.
33Mrs. Elizabeth Rebekah Speer was the accompanist.
35Ogontz Vocal Pupils.—Ogontz (Pa.), once the country seat of Jay Cooke and now a famous school for young ladies, had a brilliant finale in the graduating exercises on Tuesday of last week. A chorus of fifty voices, trained by Mrs. Ratcliffe-Caperton and supported by a full orchestra, rendered the following concerted numbers in a charming manner: "The Lord is my Shepherd," Schubert; "Fancies," Matra; Wedding March from "Lohengrin," Wagner. The excellence of the singing, including as it did the most delicate shades of expression, purity of tone, perfect enunciation, as well as the intelligent management of the crescendo and diminuendo, did full credit to the masterly training of Mrs. Caperton, who thoroughly understands how to awaken in her pupils her own enthusiasm. Of special note was the solo by Miss Mills, daughter of Hon. W. S. Mills, of California, whose voice, a dramatic soprano, thrilled everyone in a song by Goltermann, "Wake up, my heart, and sing," with 'cello and piano accompaniment. The vocal department of this school is entirely in charge of Mrs. R. Caperton, representative of Lamperti, whose excellent method is evinced in the superior work done by her pupils, distinguished by clearness and purity of tone, perfect breathing and peculiarly sympathetic quality. The entire musical department is under direction of Mrs. Laura French Goodrich, and is one of the best—or rather the most perfectly organized—of any school in the country.
37Gone to Prague.—Mr. B. Holub, the pianist, of Chicago, has gone to Prague for the summer.
39Mr. Carl Engaged for Worcester.—The Musical Festival Association, of Worcester, Mass., has engaged Mr. William C. Carl to be the solo organist at the festival in September next. Mr. Carl will appear at the Symphony concert, and play a concerto by Händel, with full orchestra.
41A Flattering Engagement.—Miss Sylvie Riotti has been engaged to sing in Carlsruhe, Constance, Leipsic, Berlin and Hamburg, Germany, on a three months concert engagement, and sails on the Normania July 5. Miss Riotti's success in concert last winter was noticed by THE MUSICAL COURIER, and this European engagement is but the happy result of two years' arduous study under the famous artist and teacher, Mrs. Florenza d'Arona. Leave of absence has been extended Miss Riotti from Trinity Episcopal Church, Newark, where she has been the soloist for some time.
43Seidl by the Sea.—Anton Seidl's inaugural concerts at Brighton Beach June 30 and July 1 will have as operatic attractions excerpts from "Pagliacci," to be followed every Saturday and Sunday with selections from "Cavalleria Rusticana," "Lohengrin," "Tannhäuser," "Aida," "Tell," and other popular operas.
45What Godowsky Will Play.—Leopold Godowsky will play Saint-Saëns' Concerto No. 2 G minor in Buffalo June 28 at the New York Music Teachers' Association.
47Bach Pupils.—The sixth recital by the pupils of Gustav Bach, Milwaukee, Wis., was given in Rohlfing Hall June 14. Mr. Rudolph Schmidt and the Milwaukee Musical Society assisting. The affair was an enjoyable one and the pupils showed much ability.
49Ithaca Events.—Among the recent recitals at the Ithaca (N. Y.) Conservatory of Music were an organ recital by Mr. G. M. Chadwick on June 8, and on June 11 was given the third concert of the first series by members of the faculty, including Miss Sophie Fernow and Messrs. A. H. Garrett, Grant Egbert and R. W. Groom.
51Sedalia.—Pupils of the Ruth Ann School, Sedalia, Mo., gave a thoroughly enjoyable concert on June 7. The program was composed of compositions of an unusually high grade for a pupils' concert, and its excellent performance speaks well for the instructors.
53"The Messiah."—The Madison Choral Union, of Madison, Wis., gave "The Messiah" at the Armory Building on May 24. Mrs. Geneva Johnston Bishop, Mrs. Christine Nielson Dreier and Messrs. C. A. Knorr and G. E. Holmes, all of Chicago, were the soloists.
55Mr. Carl's Final Concert of the Season.—Mr. William C. Carl completed his American tourneelast Friday in New Jersey, where he opened a Jardine organ at Oradell, assisted by Mr. George L. P. Butler, the tenor. Mr. Carl's tour this season has been one of uninterrupted success, and he has been received with great favor everywhere. Messrs. Carl and Butler sail for Europe to-day, returning September 15 for next season's tour in this country.
57Van der Stucken.—Mr. Frank Van der Stucken sails for Europe June 26 on the Havel.
59Clarence Eddy.—Clarence Eddy, the organist, of Chicago, is enjoying a vacation of a week here in the east.
61Alexander Lambert Going to Europe.—Mr. Alexander Lambert sails for Europe on the 23d on the Touraine; he will return in time for the reopening of the New York College of Music, September 1.
63Orpheus Musical Society.—The Orpheus Musical Society, of Boston, gave a very enjoyable program on June 14, under their Director Martin Roeder, the well-known vocal instructor. They were assisted by Miss Lucile Jocelyn, a remarkably talented young soprano; Mr. Willis Nowell, Mr. Levi Brine and Mr. August Krauss.
65Savannah Haydn Society.—The Haydn Society, of Savannah, Ga., gave a highly successful concert on June 14. This society is doing great work in the advancement of music in that city and is deserving of warm commendations. Follow:zg was the program:
67"Awake the Harp"……………………………………………..Haydn one of two readings
68"Sunrise"………………………………………………………..Watson one of two readings
69Serenade………………………………………………………..Schubert-Liszt one of two readings
70Miss Ashley. one of two readings
71"The Marvelous Work"………………………………………Haydn one of two readings
72"Awake the Harp"………………………………….Haydn one of two readings
73"Sunrise"…………………………………………….Watson one of two readings
74Serenade……………………………………………..Schubert-Liszt one of two readings
75"The Marvelous Work"……………………………Haydn one of two readings
76Mrs. Finnie and Haydn Society.
77"The Flower Song," "Faust"………………………………….Gounod one of two readings
78"The Flower Song," "Faust"………………………..Gounod one of two readings
79Mrs. Ingeborg Schreiner.
80"Cavatina"………………………………………………………Raff one of two readings
81"Cavatina"…………………………………………..Raff one of two readings
82Mr. Douglass.
83"Yeoman's Wedding Song"………………………………….Poniatowski one of two readings
84"Yeoman's Wedding Song"………………………..Poniatowski one of two readings
85Mr. Blois.
86"Sister Awake," song for female voices…………………..Templeton Strong one of two readings
87"Sister Awake," song for female voices………….Templeton Strong one of two readings
88Haydn Society.
89"Heart's Springtime"…………………………………………Wickeide one of two readings
90"Heart's Springtime"……………………………….Wickeide one of two readings
91Mrs. Finnie.
92"The Heavens are Telling"…………………………………..Haydn one of two readings
93"The Heavens are Telling"………………………..Haydn one of two readings
94Mrs. A. E. Bennett, Mr. Clarence Hatch, Mr. J. Elmore Craig and Haydn Society.
96W. J. Henderson at Liberty.—After several years connection with the New York College of Music as lecturer on musical topics, Mr. W. J. Henderson, the well-known music critic, has severed his connection with that institution. Mr. Henderson is therefore at liberty for the coming season.
98De Rialph's Vacation.—Mr. Frank de Rialph, the well-known vocal teacher, has gone to his summer residence, "El Pardo," at Sawkill, Pike county, Pennsylvania. His summer school will open at that place June 26.
100Sadie Ritts.—Miss Sadie Ritts, the soprano, recently sang at Butler, Pa. with great success.
102Abell-Rion.—Mr. M. J. Abell, musical director of the South Carolina College for Women, Columbia, S. C., was married, June 7, at Winsboro, to Miss Hanna Rion of that place. Mr. and Mrs. Abell will visit Bayreuth this summer.
104Three Piano Recitals.—Three piano recitals were recently given by the pupils of Miss Octa E. Wise on June 11, 13 and 14. The programs are well gotten up and show a high degree of merit.
106A Youthful Choir.—The Washington Square M. E. Church, one of the largest and most important of that denomination in the city, is having the services of a quartet of mixed voices. This quartet of singers are all under twenty years of age consisting of Miss Ellen R. Stevens, soprano; Miss Mabel Shaw, contralto; Mr. J. Hamilton, tenor, and Mr. George Gordon, bass.
108The organist Mr. Frank Miller is also but nineteen years old. The voices of these young people harmonize charmingly, and their rendition of closely harmonized music is characterized by accuracy and expression. On Sunday evening last Dudley Buck's "Rock of Ages" was most beautifully sung.
110Mrs. d'Arona's Talented Daughter.—Miss Maude Roosevelt Le Vinsen, daughter of the famous vocal teacher, Mrs. Florenza d'Arona, graduated with high honors at Golden Hill Seminary, Bridgeport, Conn., Tuesday of last week and made her début as a vocalist on that occasion. Her selection was the "Waltz Song" from Gounod's "Romeo and Juliette," which met with well merited applause. Miss Le Vinsen is only seventeen years old, but from her babyhood has breathed the atmosphere of lyric art, having traveled with her mother all over Europe and been often sung to sleep by the voices of famous singers, who rehearsed grand opera beside her little crib. We shall not be allowed to hear Miss Le Vinsen right away, as Mrs. d'Arona refused positively to permit her to appear professionally for another year to come, when, judging from the success of her first public effort last week, to which the following press notices bear testimony, we may look for great things:
112The Waltz Song from "Romeo and Juliet" was sweetly sung by Miss Maude Roosevelt Le Vinsen, another graduate. She has a clear voice, and has excellent control of it.—"Standard."
114One of the most strikingly successful selections of the evening was the solo of Miss Maude Roosevelt Le Vinsen. She sang in a splendid manner Gounod's lovely Waltz Song in French from "Romeo and Juliet." It is a very difficult piece, and Miss LeVinsen's rendering of it was truly wonderful in one so young. Miss LeVinsen has a powerful, but exceedingly sweet voice, which she uses to great advantage. Her friends were surprised and charmed at the fine qualities of her voice. Without doubt she will be heard from in a still more gratifying way in the future. Her singing was delightful, and well merited the liberal applause which followed. She indeed was a credit to her instructor, her mother, Mrs. Florenza d' Arona.—"Evening Post."
116Martin Roeder.—Martin Roeder, the celebrated vocal teacher of Boston, has abandoned the idea of going to Europe this summer owing to the many requests of his advanced pupils to supervise and give the finishing touch to their studies. Miss Lucille Jocelyn, a promising artist, with a splendid voice and attractive stage appearance, may be heard next year in Abbey and Grau's operatic enterprise, and wherever she sings she arouses great enthusiasm by her artistic and highly dramatic singing. Miss Kate Kenne, quite a young girl from the South, has a high soprano voice of exceptional beauty and ringing flute-like upper notes. As she is of a very musical temperament, she is bound to be a great success, and all musicians who have had a chance to hear her predict a splendid career for her. Miss Nelda Thompson, likewise a Southern girl, has a beautiful contralto voice and has met with great success in many concerts given in the West recently. Her voice has been frequently compared to that of Antoinette Sterling and Mrs. Patey. Miss Ida W. Marshall, another soprano, is gifted with a voice of extraordinary quality, and being endowed besides with a highly refined musical nature, she will be frequently heard in next season's concerts.
118The Roeder vocal method has proved to be a huge success and one of the best extant in this country, and many pupils from all the States are studying with him. Mr. Roeder is going shortly to the north shore of Massachusetts (Marblehead Neck), from whence he will go to Boston twice a week for teaching purposes. Several of his pupils are with him at the Nanepashemet taking lessons every day. Boarding is provided for, this being a great convenience to his numerous students.
120Paul Miersch Engaged.—Paul Miersch has been engaged as solo 'cellist for the Seidl orchestral concerts at Brighton Beach.
122Perugini Sails.—Mr. Perugini, the well-known singer, sailed for Europe to-day, and will not return until August. His plans for next season are not announced, although it is vaguely hinted that he will occupy an important position in a well-known operatic organization in the fall. Mr. Perugini's brother, Mr. Charles Chatterton, of Abbey, Schoefel & Grau's forces, sails on the 27th inst., and will probably take up his residence abroad, as he finds the climate here too trying. Mr. Chatterton leaves a host of friends behind him.
124Gerardy Engaged.—Jean Gérardy, the wonder boy violincellist, has been engaged for a tour in this country next season. Frida Simonson, quite a remarkable pianist, will accompany Gérardy on his tour, which is to be under the management of Marcus Mayer, aided of course by his trusty lieutenant, Jefferson Leerburger.
126Francesca Guthrie Moyer.—This popular soprano achieved the most flattering success during the Sousa Band series of concerts at Madison Square Garden, which terminated last Sunday night. Mrs. Moyer will be the solo attraction on the short tour of the Sousa's Band. Her work has been most artistic and satisfactory, for she is eclectic in style and is magnetic.
128WANTED—Dr. S. Austen Pearce requires an assistant. He must be able to play a very large organ and read well at first sight. Apply by letter only, The New York College of Music, 130 East Fifty-eighth street.
The computer misreads some letters and numbers. Where a name matters to you, read the scan.