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Musical Courier 1895-03-20: Vol 30 Iss 784, 1895
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1THE MUSICAL COURIER.
3W. C. E. Seeboeck Busy.—The opera The Gladiators, by W. C. E. Seeboeck, is being revised by its author, and will be performed soon in Chicago. He, in addition to that, is organizing a concert company for next season. Mr. Seeboeck will play during April at New Wilmington, Pa.; Zanesville, Ohio; Wheeling, W. Va., and at Reubenville, Ohio. In May he will be at the Kansas Musical Jubilee in Hutchinson Kan.
5A Pupil of Lambert.—Miss Florence Terrel, a pupil of Mr. Alexander Lambert, together with a number of artists, will give a concert in the hall of the New York College of Music to-morrow, Thursday, evening at 8:15.
7Mrs. Antonia H. Sawyer.—Mrs. Antonia H. Sawyer has returned from Boston, where she met with a successful reception last week. While there Mrs. Sawyer made arrangements for a subscription concert to be given by her May 7 in Steinert Hall. She is to have the patronage of the leading society people of Boston and is assured of success.
9A Free Recital.—Mr. William Ambroise Brice, a pupil of Guilmant, organist of St. Agnes' Church, Forty-third street and Lexington avenue, will give free organ recitals on Thursday afternoons, March 21 and April 4, at 4 o'clock. He will be assisted by first-class soloists.
11Arlington's Elect.—The Choral Society of Arlington, N. J., has elected Julius Lindblom treasurer, in place of W. F. Clemmons, resigned, and A. B. Slade, pianist, to fill the position of the late Mrs. Norman.
13To Play for Bismarck.—Madame Richard Burmeister will have the proud distinction of displaying to Prince Bismarck the splendid qualities of the piano presented to the ex-Chancellor in honor of his eightieth birthday, which event occurs on April 1.
15Mrs. Burmeister sailed from New York on the steamer La Bretagne yesterday. After her visit to Bismarck's castle, Friedrichsruhe, she will give a series of concerts in Paris, Berlin and London. In June Mrs. Burmeister will go to Hamburg, where she will be joined by her husband. This is the native home of this talented couple, and they will spend the summer there.—Baltimore Exchange.
17Blumenberg Plays in Lakewood.—Mr. Louis Blumenberg, the violincellist, will play in Lakewood, N. J., at the soirée musicale which will be given on Friday evening at the Laurel in the Pines by Mr. Ferdinand Sinzig, the pianist.
19Seidl Will Remain.—Herr Anton Seidl is not to be deposed from the conductorship of the Philharmonic Society. The report that the leader was to be supplanted by Fritz Scheel, of San Francisco, was circulated in musical circles yesterday.
21It was denied later by George Arnold, one of the directors, and Secretary August Roebbeleen. They said that deposing Herr Seidl in favor of anyone has not entered the mind of any member of the society and that no grounds exist for the story as circulated. Fritz Scheel has been giving concerts in San Francisco since the close of the Midwinter Fair and is well known as a leader.—World.
23Yaw.—The Memphis Appeal speaks of a recent concert which Ellen Beach Yaw gave in that city as follows: "Miss Yaw came, sang and conquered. No person in the large audience which greeted her ever heard such vocalization before. Nearly every selection was made with a view to gratifying the curiosity of her hearers. She struck A, C and E above what is generally known—to put it plainly—as high C. This was marvelous—the performance of the impossible. One looked about to see if there might not be a Svengali somewhere. In striking these high notes she did not attempt to hold them, though she reached them with little apparent effort. Her voice darted from note to note up the gamut so rapidly—almost steadily—that she had attained the high point before her audience had become sensible of her daring. Her ease was amazing. But really her voice has several remarkable or phenomenal qualities. In the lower register there is a strange contralto timbre that puzzles the hearer, because in the upper register the soprano tone is developed in degree so exquisite that we must accept it as absolutely the ideal expression. * * * Reaches that are the ambition of the ordinary singer were taken by her without effort, holding notes firmly that others may only barely strike. In addition her voice had a sympathetic quality that went right to the heart. She sang also with fine expression, showing that she was quite appreciative of the dramatic complement. This was notably manifested in her aria from the Barber of Seville. The flexibility of her voice is, to those interested in the singer's technic, almost as wondrous as her extraordinary range. She can plunge from a high to a low note and back again with all the ease of a violinist commanding the bow to the finger. It was in this inimitable demonstration of floriture that the real magnificence of her gift was illustrated. But the question may well be asked: Is Miss Yaw a true singer? Does she interpret the composer? Does she stir the emotions? After all, these are the true considerations. It is one thing to strike a high note, but quite another to strike the heart note. We think that she is equally accomplished from both points of view. She is unique. She is without precedent. She has achieved that which it was not supposed could be attained by the human voice. That she has been most carefully and intelligently trained by devoted masters no one may doubt for an instant. There are hints in her vocalization that she has been schooled for the operatic stage, and that she has in mind triumphs in that field of her art. We are quite sure that unless misfortune shall overtake her the world will hear very much of Miss Yaw in the years to come."
25On Account of Seidl.—The Seidl Society of Brooklyn, which postponed its fifth concert from the 5th to the 11th of March, has been compelled to postpone it further on account of Mr. Seidl's illness. The society will give the fifth concert on the date of the sixth, Tuesday evening, April 2, and a fortnight later will give the sixth. Ysaye and the same program will be heard on April 2.
27The Symphony's Last.—The last concerts of the Symphony Society for the season, which will be given next Friday afternoon and Saturday evening, will be of special significance in view of the presence here at this time of Fr. Marie Brema, whose Kundry at Bayreuth was a feature of the last season there. Parsifal will be given in concert form. Herr Nicolaus Rothmühl will sing the titular rôle, Mr. Plunket Greene will be heard as Gurnemanz and Herr Conrad Behrens as Klingsor. The flower maidens will be Misses Marcella Lindh, Marie Mattfeld, Marie Maurer and Katherine Hilke, and Mmes. Mina Schilling and Ida Gray Scott. The full chorus of the Oratorio Society and the New York Symphony Orchestra will assist.
29Two More Recitals.—Bernhard Stavenhagen and Jean Gerardy announce two recitals at Madison Square Garden Concert Hall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings of next week.
31St. Stephen's Choir Disbanded.—The Rev. Charles H. Colton, pastor of St. Stephen's Church, has been compelled, through the hard times, to disband his choir and trust entirely to volunteers. Dr. Frank G. Dossert, the organist, has resigned, and will be organist and choirmaster of the Bergen Baptist Church, of Jersey City Heights. The famous solo quartet of St. Stephen's is scattered and the grand festival services will be abandoned.
33Mr. Hegner's Second Recital.—Anton Hegner's second recital will take place to-day at 3 o'clock at the Hotel Waldorf. He will be assisted by Miss Elsa Kutscherra. Tickets for Anton Hegner's remaining concerts may be obtained for a single concert or as formerly for the series.
35Sea Cliff Music.—A musical club has been organized at Sea Cliff, L. I., with the following officers: Mrs. Louisa Droyer, president; Earlman Fenner, vice-president, and Mrs. Paul Travers, secretary. The works of celebrated composers will be studied at the club.
37Thomas Goes Abroad.—Theodore Thomas, contrary to his usual habit, will spend this summer in Europe, instead of on his farm in Massachusetts. He sails on May 18 and will not return until October 1.
39A Sinzig Piano Recital.—Mr. Ferdinand Sinzig gave a piano recital on the afternoon of March 9 at the Laurel in the Pines, Lakewood, N. J. The recital was patroned by Mrs. F. P. Freeman, Mrs. Arthur B. Clafin, Mrs. James Converse and Mrs. Robert B. Kerr, and the program was as follows:
41Sonate, op. 7…………………………………………..Grieg
42Adagio cantabile, from op. 13………………………………….Beethoven
43Scherzo, from op. 31, No. 3………………………………….Beethoven
44Gavotte…………………………………………………Gluck-Brahms
45Minuette antique (new)………………………………….S. B. Mills
46Prelude…………………………………………………Chopin
47Ballade…………………………………………………Chopin
48Tannhäuser March………………………………………Wagner-Liszt
49Forest scenes, op. 82………………………………………Schumann one of two readings
50Forest scenes, op. 82…………………………………….Schumann one of two readings
51Rhapsody, op. 79, No. 1………………………………….Brahms
52Valses, op. 35…………………………………………..Brahms
53Consolation…………………………………………….Liszt
54Etude de concert……………………………………….Liszt
55Love scene and finale from Tristan and Isolde……..Wagner-Tausig
57American Symphony Orchestra.—The third concert of this season of the American Symphony Orchestra, Sam Franko director, will take place at Chickering Hall on Thursday, March 28. The program will include Schubert's unfinished symphony, Beethoven's piano concerto in C minor, suite by Saint-Saëns and overture, Jessonda, by Spohr. Fannie Richter will be the pianist.
59New York Philharmonic Club.—The New York Philharmonic Club, Eugene Weiner director, will play at the concert of the Apollo Club in Brooklyn, on April 23, a romance and a scherzo which the director of the Apollo Club, Dudley Buck, composed and dedicated to it.
61Richard T. Percy.—The last of Richard T. Percy's series of organ recitals will be given at the Marble Church, Fifth avenue and Twenty-ninth street, to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon at 4 o'clock. The assisting artists will be the New York Ladies' Quartet, Wm. H. Rieger, tenor, and Dr. Carl E. Dufft, baritone.
63Musicians versus Musicians.—Two little German bands arrived here on the Cunarder Umbria last Monday a week ago. One was composed of seven members and the other of eight. The Apollo Musical Union made a kick against their permanent retention on American soil on the ground that they were aliens under contract, and according to law should stay outside the fence. The special board of inquiry of the Immigration Bureau began an investigation in the matter yesterday, the Government being represented by Wm. H. Cochran, its regular counsel, and the bands by Bernard J. Douras. It was alleged that the bands were composed of musicians who were enlisted in the German army, and had come here on furlough to furnish cheap music during the summer and return to the barracks of Berlin to hibernate in the winter, after having unjustly deprived acclimated "American" hornblowers of their just dues and emoluments. The investigation will be continued.—Tribune.
65He Will Sing Bach.—Mr. William H. Rieger, tenor, will sing Bach's Passion Music with the Boston Händel and Haydn Society on April 12 and at the Albany festival, May 9. He could not accept the offer of the New York Oratorio Society owing to the Boston engagement beginning on the same date.
67The Morgans in Concert.—On April 2 a concert will be given by Mr. Paul Morgan and Miss Geraldine Morgan, at which they will be assisted by Mr. Henry Holden Huss, the well-known pianist. The program, which is not large, is one of undoubted interest, and it will effectively exhibit these artists' command over their respective instruments. The program will be:
69Sonate, D major, op. 18, for piano and 'cello…………………Rubinstein
70Mr. Huss and Mr. Morgan.
71Concerto (second and last movement)…………………….Mendelssohn
72Miss Morgan.
73Carlotta, romance………………………………………De Munck
74Mazurka, D minor………………………………………Popper
75Mr. Morgan.
76Trio, B major, op. 8 (revised edition, for piano, violin and 'cello)……………………………………………..Brahms
77Miss Morgan, Mr. Huss and Mr. Morgan.
79The Baumann Benefit.—The Wagner Society gave a concert on Thursday afternoon for the benefit of the family of Adolph Baumann, who went down with the Elbe while on his way here to manage the stage during the Damrosch regime. The Symphony Society played and well-known talent gave selections. The sum realized was $1,000.
81Music for the Grammar.—A conference on the subject of "Music in the Upper Grammar Grades" will be conducted by Mr. Bernard O'Donnell in the music room of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, No. 502 Fulton street, Brooklyn, to-morrow (Thursday) at 4 p. m. This conference is to be held under the auspices of the Department of Pedagogy, section on music teaching, connected with the Institute.
83Eyebrows Lifted in New Haven.—New Haven, Conn., March 12.—Much surprise was created in social circles here by the announcement to-day of the engagement of Carl Stoeckel, son of Dr. Stoeckel, musical director at Yale, to Mrs. Ellen Battell Terry, daughter of the late Robbins Battell, of Norfolk, and sole inheritor of his fortune of over $1,000,000. Mr. Stoeckel and Mrs. Terry are now traveling in Europe, and the wedding will take place abroad some time in April.
85The lifting of eyebrows which this bit of news has occasioned arises somewhat from the disparity in the ages of the contracting parties. Mr. Stoeckel is about thirty-five years old, and his bride elect is ten or twelve years older. Though he was for some years an amanuensis for her father she seemed to regard him with indifference. Neither in social position, wealth nor education is it considered that he is her equal. Some talk of hypnotic influence, but there is no evidence of anything of the sort. Mrs. Terry is a widow, her husband having died about twenty years ago. He was an expert tea taster for a New York firm. Since her husband's death Mrs. Terry has resided in her father's family, going little into society. She was carefully educated in the best schools of the country. Carl Stoeckel was educated in the common schools and never attempted a college course. Three weeks ago he instituted proceedings to have his name changed from Carl Stoeckel to Carl Stoeckel Battell.—World.
87Euterpe Society Banquet.—The annual banquet of the Euterpe Society, of Brooklyn, held its annual banquet at the Hotel St. George, Brooklyn, last Saturday evening. After an excellent menu was discussed the chairman, Mr. Robert R. McKee, called on several of the old officers of the association, who responded by telling of the labors of the society three or four years ago.
89The present was discussed by the musical director, Mr. Carl Venth, and the future by Mr. Wilmarth, the concertmeister of the orchestra. The remarks of all of these gentlemen were interesting and remarkably free from laudation of the doings of the society. The future of the society is bright. It is proposed to purchase the Pouch mansion for a club house, and to that end a fair will be held in that building next month. Representatives of the press present responded to a call for post-prandial remarks and then the
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