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Musical Courier 1894-06-20: Vol 28 Iss 745, 1894
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1CORRESPONDENCE
3CLEVELAND.
5CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 11, 1894.
7THE summer season opens with two light opera companies in the city—the Baker Opera Company at the Opera House and the Murray-Lane Opera Company at Halt-north's Garden.
9I have not yet heard either company, but from press reports infer that both are receiving excellent patronage.
11The Saengerfest Hall has also been refitted and presents a good program with "hop tea" obligato. Sousa's Band will be the attraction next week, when I expect to visit the resort for the first time.
13The three attractions are located in different parts of the city, so that they are receiving excellent patronage and hardly interfere with each other.
15Mr. Will Stewart, son of N. Coe Stewart, is doing excellent work with the Baker Company. He has essayed a number of baritone rôles with good success during the present engagement and gives promise of better work as the season advances.
17Miss Maud Maxson, pupil of Mr. J. H. Rogers, of the Cleveland School of Music, gave a graduating recital last week and acquitted herself in a highly creditable performance. She is a young pianist of talent and much promise, and does her teacher infinite credit.
19The pupils of Mr. Wm. Hennings were heard in an interesting vocal recital on a recent date, and gave abundant evidence of the good instruction they are receiving from Mr. Hennings, who has achieved considerable success during the past season.
21Mr. Frank Bassett, of the Conservatory of Music, left last week for a tour of Europe during the summer.
23Mrs. S. C. Ford, a vocalist of more than a local reputation, has also departed on a similar pleasure tour.
25Your correspondent, along with a pleasant company of congenial friends, forsook his professional avocations on Saturday and took a bicycle run of 40 miles. The trip was accomplished in just three hours. Quite an "allegro con fuoco" pace, was it not?
27PRO BONO.
29SYRACUSE.
31SYRACUSE, N. Y., June 6, 1894.
33LAST week's issue of THE MUSICAL COURIER received many compliments from its readers in this city, and the local press generally were very generous in their expressions of commendation.
35The recent performance here at the Bastable Theatre of Gilbert and Sullivan's opera, "The Gondoliers," by local vocalists was very successful. Mr. Grove L. Marsh conducted the chorus and orchestra, and Mr. Harry F. Dixie had the general stage management. Some of our most talented amateurs took part. Among the female characters those taken by Mrs. G. W. Loop, of this city, and Mrs. G. W. Ostrander, of Binghamton, were most satisfactory.
37Mrs. Loop is a very fetching little soubrette and can sing well, too. Mr. Harold S. Daniels, musical and dramatic critic of the Syracuse "Herald," and his brother, Mr. William A. Daniels, were thoroughly satisfactory in comedy parts and would compare well with professionals. Their lines of comedy are totally distinct one from the other, and are always refined and original.
39Mr. Geo. A. Roff, probably the most versatile and popular vocalist that we have among us, can forget entirely the fact that his forte is that of a church singer and do a creditable work in any opera, especially when he has an admiring bevy of charming chorus girls back of him. Messrs. Bayette and Dillenbeck, old stagers in this line of work, were quite well up to the requirements of the characters assigned to them. Others did extremely well, but the limits of this letter forbid especial mention.
41Mr. Albert Kuenzlen sails from New York Tuesday for a vacation with his parents in Germany.
43Mr. Richard Calthrop, baritone, will sing at the State Music Teachers' Meeting the latter part of this month.
45With due respect for the good intentions of those public spirited citizens who guaranteed the financial success of the Boston Festival Orchestra at its recent appearance here I must say that the concerts were far from being what the most rational expectation had anticipated. This is to be regretted, because so highly advertised an affair as this should have been a greater artistic success to encourage future patronage. The orchestra played carelessly and without enthusiasm or appreciation, except in the "Leonore" overture of Beethoven, which was admirably given.
47Miss Stewart, soprano, has a light, flute-like voice, clean execution—and that is about all that can be said of her. Miss Gertrude Stein, contralto; Mr. Heinrich, bass, and Mr. Towne, tenor, were admired for their various excellent qualities. Miss Stein especially became a general favorite. Arthur Friedheim exhibited his remarkable qualities as an artist in the Liszt concerto in E flat. He gave as an encore the Sixth rhapsody by the same composer. Either Volkmann is guilty of rank plagiarism in his 'cello concerto, or else Mr. Giese substituted Chopin's E flat nocturne. He did the same thing here two years ago, greatly disappointing many musical people. Mr. Winternitz, violinist, played a concertino by Ernst.
49The last public recital of the year was given by the pupils of Crouse College of Fine Arts Tuesday afternoon. It was the first one that I have had an opportunity of attending, and I heard much that was admirable, and do not feel disposed to assume a rôle of severe criticism in affairs of this character. Program: Organ fantasia in G minor………………………………………Bach
50Miss Harriet Case Stacey.
51Piano concerto in B minor (first movement)………….Hummel
52Miss Mary Ellen Render.
53Vocal aria from "Samson and Dalila"………………..Saint-Saëns
54Miss Clara Bessie Collins.
55Violin, "Morceau de Salon"……………………………Vieuxtemps
56Mr. William George Morrell.
57Piano fantasia in F minor………………………………………Chopin
58Mr. Frederick William Schlieder.
59Ladies' chorus, song from "Ossian's Fingal"………….Brahms
60Organ overture to "William Tell"………………………..Rossini
61Mr. Burt Le Grand Bentley.
62Piano, Concertstück in F minor……………………………Weber
63Mr. Joseph Carl Seiter.
65(no line here) one of two readings
66HENRY WARD DAVIS.
68RICHMOND.
70RICHMOND, Va., June 16, 1894.
72THE Church Hill Musical Association gave their regular musicale at Corcoran Hall on the evening of June 12. A large audience applauded the pleasing program, well rendered by Miss Ida Robinson, soprano; Mrs. Maggie Redford-Knowles, alto; Mr. E. H. Clowes, tenor, and Oscar Lohmann, basso. Mr. Shepherd Webb is the accompanist and director of the association.
74At the commencement exercises of the Richmond Female Seminary, held at the Y. M. C. A. Hall, Wednesday evening, June 13, a choice musical program, far above the average of such entertainments, was given by the scholars.
76The selections were from the works of Verdi, Liszt, von Weber Soedermann, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Beethoven.
78Prof. Jacob Reinhardt is the musical instructor at this institution, which enjoys prominence in the educational world.
80At last the members of the historic and fashionable old St. Paul's Episcopal Church are moving in the matter of renovating and repairing the old organ of that church.
82A large meeting of the congregation was held during this week in the matter of repairing it, and the work on the organ is to begin at an early date.
84The Rev. Hartley Carmichael, who is a musician of ability, is rector of this church, and since his coming here has done much toward raising the standard of church music in this city. He has a good choir. Prof. Jacob Reinhardt is organist.
86Monday, July 2, will be the forty-second anniversary of the formation of the Gesang-Verein Virginia, a well-known German Singing Society, of Richmond.
88Many of the most prominent citizens of Richmond, of German birth and descent, are members of it. They will celebrate the occasion in great style, of which anon.
90WATKINS NORVELL.
92ROCHESTER.
94ROCHESTER, June 16, 1894.
96FRIDAY evening music lovers in Rochester had the pleasure of hearing the Boston Festival Orchestra, Mr. Mollenhauer, conductor, which appeared at the Lyceum Theatre before a very enthusiastic audience. All the artists did excellent work and were well received. There were four vocalists, Miss Rose Stewart, soprano; Miss Gertrude M. Stein, contralto; E. C. Lowne, tenor, and Max Heinrich, baritone. Miss Rose Stewart is possessed of a soprano voice, beautiful in quality and which her selections display to the best advantage; Miss Stein also has a voice of unusual excellence. Max Heinrich was heard at his best, as the frequent applause testified. Altogether the music was of the highest order, and should have been welcomed by a larger audience.
98Mrs. Emma Eames appeared at the Lyceum Theatre Tuesday evening before the largest and most fashionable audience of the season, under the auspices of the "Tuesday Musical." The stage was artistically trimmed with flowers, and when the prima donna appeared she was enthusiastically received. The following was the program:
100"Who Is Sylvia?"………………………………………Schubert
101"Nina"…………………………………………………….Pergolese
102"Bolero"………………………………………………….Delibes
103"La Cloche"……………………………………………..C. Saint-Saëns
104"Comment, disaient ils?"……………………………….Liszt
105"Elle est à toi"…………………………………………Schumann
106"There Blooms the Rose"……………………………….Clayton-Johns one of two readings
107"There Blooms the Rose"………………………………..Clayton-Johns one of two readings
108"Avril"……………………………………………………Goring-Thomas
109"Arioso"………………………………………………….Delibes
110"When Phyllis Comes"…………………………………Clayton-Johns one of two readings
111"When Phyllis Comes"………………………………….Clayton-Johns one of two readings
112"The Sun Kissed the Clover"…………………………..Schubert one of two readings
113"The Sun Kissed the Clover"…………………………….Clayton-Johns one of two readings
114"Marguerite"……………………………………………Schubert one of two readings
115"Marguerite"…………………………………………….Schubert one of two readings
117We so seldom have the rare pleasure of hearing a singer like Mrs. Eames that adverse criticism should not be thought of, and indeed there is very little reason for it. The face and form are perfect, her songs without a blemish and her manner simply irresistible; all combined created an impression not soon to be forgotten. The singer kindly gave two other songs, one by Victor Harris, her accompanist, and the other Tosti's "Good Bye," which, as this is said to be her last appearance in America this season, was especially appropriate.
119The piano recital given by the pupils of Mrs. Bottum Thursday evening at Kathleen Hoekstra's warerooms proved to be a most enjoyable affair. Mrs. Bottum's reputation as one of the best players and teachers was established some time ago, and she has ever maintained her position among the leaders. Beginning her lessons with the late S. P. Cary in 1872, she had always remained under that lady's tutelage until her death, one year ago. Like Mrs. Cary, Mrs. Bottum has made a study of tone playing, trying to produce music and overcoming all temptation to bang the piano, which only brings out hard metallic tones. Under her skillful training her pupils develop the same kind of musical playing. This was particularly noticeable in the selections played by Miss Helen Gordon and Miss Acheson, and the variations played on two pianos by Miss Newman and Mrs. Bottum; the latter selection is a gem, and we wonder it is not more frequently heard.
121Mr. Walter Petzet was heard last evening at the Genesee Valley Club. The audience was one of the most select and thoroughly appreciative. Mr. Petzet's program was a most difficult one; such a one was never before heard in Rochester. His playing showed him master of his art, and his listeners were charmed with his entire program, which was as follows:
123Prelude and fugue, op. 35, No. 1…………………….F. Mendelssohn (With choral.)
124Sonata, op. 27, No. 2, in C sharp…………………….L. von Beethoven
125Fantasie in C minor………………………………………W. A. Mozart one of two readings
126Fantasie in C minor…………………………………….W. A. Mozart one of two readings
127Toccata in C, op. 115………………………………….F. Rheinberger one of two readings
128Toccata in C, op. 115…………………………………F. Rheinberger one of two readings
129Scherzo in C flat minor, op. 4………………………….F. Brahms
130Nocturno in D flat major……………………………….F. Chopin
131"Isolde's Liebestod"……………………………………Wagner-Liszt one of two readings
132"Isolde's Liebestod"…………………………………..Wagner-Liszt one of two readings
133Sonata in F sharp minor I-II……………………………R. Schumann
134Rhapsody in B minor……………………………………R. one of two readings
135Rhapsody in B minor…………………………………..R. Schumann one of two readings
136Schnuscht……………………………………………….Walter Petzet one of two readings
137Sohnscht……………………………Walter Petzet one of two readings
138Fantasiestueck in C…………………………………….Walter Petzet
140The Schumann number was given in masterly style, and Mr. Petzet certainly reached the climax of his success in that number. His playing of Brahms and his own composition showed him a student far above the ordinary artists, for the program was not of a class of lighter compositions which are so much heard. His manner is perfect, and that combined with artistic success made him many friends in Rochester, where he will always be enthusiastically received.
142The pupils of Mr. Otto Heinrich gave a piano recital at the residence of Mrs. Dr. W. C. Gannett Wednesday evening. Mr. Heinrich's success in Rochester is marvelous. His pupils' playing the other evening testified to the merit of their teacher. Their playing was artistic in the highest degree. Mabel Webb surprised everyone, for, though but a child, she played with a style and finish many older girls are not capable of doing. Mrs. Dr. E. B. Angell played the F minor sonata of Mozart faultlessly. Mrs. G. Saunders, Miss Allen and Miss Fairchild gave their numbers in a very finished manner. Certainly the little Lowenthal children have great talent, their numbers were so charmingly and perfectly given.
144NEW HAVEN.
146NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 14, 1894.
148THE week past has been a gala one for New Haven, and the music loving people have thoroughly enjoyed the rich treats offered them by the Music Teachers' Convention of Connecticut, which has been in session here for the past three days.
150The best talent in the State and soloists from New York have helped to round out a list of rare musical numbers that make the convention of 1894 a memorable one. The meet was called to order Monday last by a business meeting held in Warner Hall. Mr. Alexander Gibson, the president of the society, made an able address, stating the needs of the convention, its merits and delinquencies, followed by the reading of the annual report by the secretary and treasurer, Professor Fowler, of this city. At 4 p. m. the first program of the three days' session was given at Calvary Baptist Church, in the shape of an interesting organ and song recital, the soloists being Mr. Alexander Gibson, of Waterbury; Mr. George Kies, of Norwich; Mr. S. Clarke Lord, of Hartford, and Mr. Harry Jepson, of this city, organists; Miss Grace Mix, of Wallingford, contralto, and Miss Gertrude Wheatley, of Meriden, soprano. The recital was a success and deserving of warm commendation. In the evening a reception was given in Warner Hall, with a fine concert program of popular music, excellently played by the Philharmonic Orchestra of this city under the direction of Mr. Frank Fichtl. The affair was informal, and dancing was one of the many pleasant features. Tuesday there was another business meeting at Warner Hall, with the election of the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Mr. Thomas G. Shepard, of New Haven; secretary and treasurer, Mr. A. J. Wilkins, of Bridgeport. Program committee, Alexander S. Gibson, Waterbury; George A. Kies, Norwich; George Chadwick Stock, New Haven. Committee on choral societies, Mr. Hallam, Stamford; Mr. Samuel Sanford, Bridgeport; Rev. O. P. Wright, Sandy Hook. This meeting was followed by an illustrative talk on the Janko keyboard by Prof. Walter Bradley Keeler, of New York, after which his pupils were heard in pleasing selections showing great proficiency, and Miss Ella M. Belden, the contralto of this city, and the Schubert Male Quartet of Hartford were also heard to advantage.
152At 2 p. m. Mr. Morris Steinert gave his celebrated talk upon "The Evolution of the Piano," with illustrative music upon the clavichord, harpsichord, spinet and old pianos. This talented musician was listened to with the greatest attention, and his exquisite improvisations upon the clavichord were artistic and musically. At the close of the lecture he played the andante from Haydn's sonata in C for the clavichord, and Mr. Albert Steinert, his son, a violinist of much worth, gave a really beautiful rendition from Händel in four movements for violin and harpsichord, the latter played by Mr. E. A. Parsons, organist of the Church of the Divine Paternity, New York city. The concert closed with a pleasing trio for violin, viola da gamba and piano, played by Mr. M. Steinert, Mr. Albert Steinert and Mr. Parsons.
154At another concert program was given by the Raff String Quartet, of this city, assisted by Mrs. Nora Russell Haesche, soprano; Mr. W. G. Rockwell, of Bridgeport, bass, and Miss Marie Benedict, of Danbury, pianist. The Raff Club, composed of the following New Haven musicians: Mr. W. E. Haesche, first violin; Mr. Louis P. Weil, second violin; Mr. Alber Mallon, viola, and Mr. Edward F. Langzertel, violoncello, played two numbers fairly well for a club so recently organized, and the singing of Mrs. Haesche, especially in three Scotch songs, was
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