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Musical Courier 1895-03-20: Vol 30 Iss 784, 1895
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1have not yet become again accustomed to their conductor, after this long interval.
3The audience was largely made up of the prominent musicians of London and the provinces. It was amusing to see so many of these eminent tone poets and contrapuntal wranglers armed with the full score of Beethoven's Symphony, religiously following the orchestra as if this work was being played for the first time. Surely every musician ought to know by heart a symphony so frequently performed.
5The usual run of concerts took place during the past week, one of especial interest being the treat of Russian music which we had from Mons. Siloti, the Russian pianist. Besides several compositions from composers of his own country, he included several well-known numbers.
7Mr. Franz Rummel ended his present series in St. James' Hall on Friday. Mr. August Manns, the able and efficient conductor of the Crystal Palace Orchestra, still remains ill, and Sir A. C. Mackenzie officiated in his place last Saturday. The principal item of interest was The Heart of the Gael, by Mr. Charles Macpherson, who won several medals and certificates at the Royal Academy of Music, including the Charles Lucas medal and the prize offered by the Bristol Orpheus Society, so that his work is of more than passing interest. The overture is somewhat elaborate, but on the whole it contains good themes well treated. We may look for something of importance from this pen.
9The program at the Popular Concerts was much as usual, and at the Saturday one Mr. Ben Davies sang with much success. Dr. Joachim was in good form both on that afternoon and on Monday, when Madame Hope Glenn was the vocalist.
11According to announcement, Hänsel and Gretel was removed to the Princess' Theatre, where it is partly under the direction of Sir Augustus Harris, and drew a crowded house on Saturday evening. The same cast has been retained, and everything looks as though the opera might run for some time to come.
13At the unconventional hour of 12 noon on Monday, Señor Rubio, 'cellist to the Court of Spain, gave a one hour recital at Steinway Hall. Only a small audience assembled to listen to a most interesting performance. Señor Rubio proved himself to be a finished artist and likewise a skillful composer for his instrument. He produces a full and sympathetic tone, trills marvellously well and keeps the passionate temperament peculiar to his nation under artistic control. His pizzicato playing is something extraordinary. But none of the classical compositions for the 'cello requires such a technic in pizzicato. Señor Rubio produces some unusual effects, however, by his guitar-like treatment of the instrument.
15The Musical Guild, one of our best suburban societies, gave the second of the twelfth series of chamber concerts on Tuesday evening.
17One of the interesting features was a scena, From the Upland to the Sea, by Mr. Ernest Walker, for baritone, piano and strings, with the composer at the first named instrument. Besides singing the vocal part of this number, Mr. David Bispham was down for Schumann's Waldesnacht. The interpretation of the program was highly artistic, and the promoters, who are seeking to give fine music in one of our best suburbs, should meet with hearty support.
19Miss Alice Liebmann, a young and promising violinist, gave an excellent concert at St. James' Hall on Tuesday evening, when she was assisted by several prominent artists. She produces full, round tones, bows well, her attacks are clear and forcible, her intonation good, and she immediately established herself in the favor of the audience.
21The Royal Academy of Music gave one of their interesting concerts of chamber music at St. James' Hall on Monday. Three students contributed manuscript compositions which showed considerable talent. The work altogether shows considerable advance has been made, and the same may be said of the excellent chamber concert given by the students of the Royal College of Music on the 28th ult. Both of these institutions are making progress, enabling their students to use their talents to the best advantage.
23Lady Barnby gave one of her brilliant receptions, to introduce Miss Vereker, who has been a student at the Guildhall, last Sunday. Several artists took part in an interesting program, and I noticed among those present representatives of music, the drama, science, art and literature in London.
25During the past month many interesting people attended the at homes given by Mr. and Mrs. Atwater to readers of THE MUSICAL COURIER, at 55 Acacia Road, N. W. At three of these Mrs. Richard Hovey, the celebrated exponent of Delsarte's system, gave most interesting lectures. Among the pianists who were present and kindly gave selections were Mme. Amina Goodwin, who played a Berceuse of Chopin's and Liszt's Etude de Concert; Miss Alice Blogg; Miss Evans, who gave two pieces by Chamande; Miss Jenkinson, who played a romance by Rubinstein; Miss Greenhill, whose sister, Miss Bessie Greenhill, played some violin solos, and Mr. Oscar Meyer, who played Raff's Des Abends. The vocalists were Miss Frances Allitsen, who sang two of her own songs, Love is a Bubble and False or True; Miss Timberman, a pupil of Mme. Marchesi, sang a French song and two by Brahms; Miss Lilian Terry sang A Summer Night, by Goring Thomas; Miss Regina de Sales, Bemberg's Nymphes et Sylvains; Miss Constance Egerton, Mascheroni's The Songs We Used to Sing; Miss May Brown, Miss Blanche Ruby, in Wilfrid Bendall's Ouvre tes Yeux Bleus, accompanied by the composer; Mme. Guy d'Hardelot, her waltz song; Mr. Paul Mahlendorff, one of his own compositions; Mr. H. Carleton Slack, Cantor's O Fair, O Sweet and Holy; Mr. Whitney Mockridge, Leon's Wild Flowers; Mr. Baughan his own song, A Lover's Dream; Mr. Delmar and Mr. Denis O'Sullivan, Ich Grolle Nicht, and Mephistopheles' song. Signorina Alves recited. Among others who were present were Mr. Clarence Lucas, Mrs. and Miss Buckley, Miss Crawford, Mrs. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Ingram Adams, Miss Nina Robinson, Mr. and Mme. Sapio, Mrs. Mockridge, Miss Cousin, Mr. Leopold, Mr. Cody, Mrs. Chas. Wiley, Miss Bauglan, Mrs. Fernald, Mrs. Torrey, Mrs. and Miss Matthews, Mrs. Edwards, Miss Collins, Misses Brunker, Senor Marco, Mr. and Mrs. Sonley Johnstone, Mrs. Harry Frazer, Mrs. Robert Cocks, Mme. Clara Poole, Mrs. and Miss Brown, Miss Rosa Green, Miss Leicester, Mr. John Probert, Miss Donaldson, Mr. Alfred Henry and Mr. Wales. one of two readings
26During the past month many interesting people attended the at homes given by Mr. and Mrs. Atwater to readers of THE MUSICAL COURIER, at 55 Acacia Road, N. W. At three of these Mrs. Richard Hovey, the celebrated exponent of Delsarte's system, gave most interesting lectures. Among the pianists who were present and kindly gave selections were Mme. Amina Goodwin, who played a Berceuse of Chopin's and Liszt's Etude de Concert; Miss Alice Blogg; Miss Evans, who gave two pieces by Chaminade; Miss Jenkinson, who played a romance by Rubinstein; Miss Greenhill, whose sister, Miss Bessie Greenhill, played some violin solos, and Mr. Oscar Meyer, who played Raff's Des Abends. The vocalists were Miss Frances Allitsen, who sang two of her own songs, Love is a Bubble and False or True; Miss Timberman, a pupil of Mme. Marchesi, sang a French song and two by Brahms; Miss Lilian Terry sang A Summer Night, by Goring Thomas; Miss Regina de Sales, Bemberg's Nymphes et Sylvains; Miss Constance Egerton, Mascheroni's The Songs We Used to Sing; Miss May Brown, Miss Blanche Ruby, in Wilfrid Bendall's Ouvre tes Yeux Bleus, accompanied by the composer; Mme. Guy d'Hardelot, her waltz song; Mr. Paul Mahlendorff, one of his own compositions; Mr. H. Carleton Slack, Cantor's O Fair, O Sweet and Holy; Mr. Whitney Mockridge, Leon's Wild Flowers; Mr. Baughan his own song, A Lover's Dream; Mr. Delmar and Mr. Denis O'Sullivan, Ich Grolle Nicht, and Mephistopheles' song. Signorina Alves recited. Among others who were present were Mr. Clarence Lucas, Mrs. and Miss Buckley, Miss Crawford, Mrs. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Ingram Adams, Miss Nina Robinson, Mr. and Mme. Sapio, Mrs. Mockridge, Miss Cousin, Mr. Leopold, Mr. Cody, Mrs. Chas. Wiley, Miss Bauglan, Mrs. Fernald, Mrs. Torrey, Mrs. and Miss Matthews, Mrs. Edwards, Miss Collins, Misses Brunker, Senor Marco, Mr. and Mrs. Sonley Johnstone, Mrs. Harry Frazer, Mrs. Robert Cocks, Mme. Clara Poole, Mrs. and Miss Brown, Miss Rosa Green, Miss Leicester, Mr. John Probert, Miss Donaldson, Mr. Alfred Henry and Mr. Wales. one of two readings
28Mrs. Clara Fernald, the well-known Boston soprano, made a great triumph in J. B. Van Bree's St. Cecilia's Day before the St. George's Glee Union. The solos could not have been in better hands, and her well-controlled powers and good method shone to conspicuous advantage. The chorus also deserves great praise. In the first part of the program Mr. H. Carleton Slack sang two songs by Tosti and Molloy, when his fine voice told most effectively. Miss Timberman, who took the place of Miss Mary Brown, gave equal satisfaction, both artists receiving enthusiastic applause. Mr. Joseph Monday, the organizer of these concerts, has every reason to be pleased.
30Miss Beresford Joy, one of California's nightingales, announces a concert at Chiseldhurst. Her program includes an excellent selection of songs from the classics and the better of the modern compositions, which this refined singer interprets to perfection.
32Miss Ethel Bauer gave her first evening concert since her return from Vienna on Wednesday, March 6, in Prince's Hall. She is the possessor of considerable technic, but her tempos are somewhat metronomic. She has a musical touch in piano passages, but often in louder parts her tone is harsh.
34Mr. Denis O'Sullivan, another representative from the Golden Gate, made a great success in Schumann's Dich-
36terliebe and an old song of Caldara. His voice is exceptionally pleasing—a clear resonant basso, and he sings with such warmth and feeling that he wins the audience at once. Mr. O'Sullivan is a newcomer, but there is certainly a place in London for an artist of his calibre.
38M. Achille Rivardé joined Miss Bauer in an interesting but peculiar sonata for piano and violin by Franck. He afterward played three movements from Bach's Sonata in B minor for violin alone, and later gave a brilliant performance of Ernst's Hungarian airs. There was a good audience.
40Mme. Alice Esty and Mr. Alec Marsh give a farewell performance with the Carl Rosa Opera Company, at the Theatre Royal, Manchester, on Monday night, before starting on the Australian tour announced last week. They will then travel across and join the Orient at Naples. The other members of the company, Mme. Enriquez and Mr. Robert Cunningham, who, by the way is an Australian sailed by that vessel this morning. The tour is under the direction of Mr. W. H. Poole, who managed the tours of Mr. Santley and Signor Foli and that of Mme. Belle Cole last year. They will give ninety performances in Australia, and return at the end of September or the beginning of October, when Mr. Alec Marsh rejoins the Carl Rosa Company.
42Miss Rosa Leo gave a vocal recital at Steinway Hall on Tuesday evening. This excellent artist chose songs by Arne, Linley, Chaminade, Horrocks, Mackenzie and Meyer-Helmund. An interesting feature was a dramatic episode written by Mr. Maurice Maeterlinck. Music was composed specially for Miss Leo for this selection by Miss Frances Allitsen. M. Johannes Wolff assisted the concert giver, and the program ended with Seguidille, from Carmen. Mr. Wilfred Bendall was the accompanist.
44Mr. Bispham is unable to accept Mr. Damrosch's offer to take leading parts in several German operas to be given in the present New York season. His numerous and important engagements here preclude him from doing this. I learn that Sir Augustus Harris has just completed a contract with Mr. Bispham for the coming Covent Garden season, when the eminent baritone will sing in French, German and Italian.
46Herr Rosenthal has now arranged to come to London, and will play at the Richter concert, which takes place on the last Monday in May, 27th, after which he will probably give a recital.
48Mme. Albani being indisposed, Miss Ella Russell was called to Brighton at short notice to take her place in the grand concert which Mr. Kuhe had organized as the first concert of the tour. Miss Russell also sang at St. Leonard's for the second concert in place of Mme. Albani.
50FRANK V. ATWATER.
52Milan.—Mascagni's new opera Silvano was to be given March 16 at the Scala in Milan. There are but three rôles in the opera, which were to be filled by Frau Stehle, the tenor De Lucia and the baritone Pucini.
54Gotha.—The Rose of Genzano is a one act opera with an Italian peasant subject by the musical director Doeber. It was given with much success at Gotha on February 19.
56A bas le Prussien.—Alfred Rittershaus, the tenor, sang recently at Nice, France, when the following happened: At the end of the first act Canio's great scene was redemanded, and as the tenor was about to comply with the request a person in the parquet arose to his feet crying out loud, "A bas le Prussien!" ("Down with the Prussian!") It speaks well for the apparent change in the attitude of French people toward Germans that the cry found no echo. The would-be patriot, a publisher of L'Eclaireur, a local paper, was invited out of the theatre, and Rittershaus received a perfect ovation after he had finished the aria.
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