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Musical Courier 1895-04-17: Vol 30 Iss 789, 1895
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1Easter Passion Service.—Temple Beth-El, Fifth avenue and Seventy-sixth street, was the scene of a splendid Easter Passover service, which began Monday evening, April 8. The musical program, under the supervision of Rev. Herman Silverman, began the morning of the 9th. Mr. Frank Taft presided at the organ. The song service, which was particularly impressive, comprised solos and double quartet numbers. The special vocal features of the program were provided by Miss Katherine Hilde, soprano, and the Rev. Mr. Silverman, baritone.
3Mr. Sonnekalb Played.—Mr. Franklin Sonnekalb played at Mrs. Anna Bulkeley Hill's musicale last Thursday, April 11. He will play for the Riverside Association tea (he is on the entertainment committee) Saturday, April 20, and on the 24th he has two concerts, one at Steinway and the other at Hardman halls. Mr. Sonnekalb's program on these two latter occasions will be this:
4Polonaise, A flat, op. 53.
5Prelude, A flat, op. 53.
6Etude No. 1, op. 25.
7March Funèbre.
8Rhapsodie, No. 12.
9Liebestraum, No. 3.
10Fire Music.
11Reconnaissance.
12Concert Study in octaves.
13Anacreon to his Lyre.
14Fantasie Espagnole.
15And Improvisation on Irish and Scotch Themes.
16Mr. Sonnekalb makes it a rule to play for the poor once a week.
18Ogden Musical Club.—The Ogden Musical Club will give its next concert, under the direction of Mme. Ogden Crane, Friday night, May 24, in Chickering Hall. The program will be one by request. The Ogden club is composed wholly of Mme. Crane's pupils, and none but pupils will sing. Among the number will be Mrs. Hattie Diamant-Nathan, one of Mme. Crane's advanced pupils. The instrumentalist on this occasion will be Miss Julie Peterson, a Danish flutist, well known in her country. The concert will be supported by patrons.
20Hattie Diamant-Nathan Speaks.—The following letter has been received from Miss Nathan:
21Editors The Musical Courier:
22I want to notify the public through your paper that Mme. Ogden Crane is and has been my only vocal teacher, and all praise and credit is due my dear teacher, and all rumors to the contrary are false. Sincerely, one of two readings
23HATTIE DIAMANT-NATHAN. one of two readings
24I want to notify the public through your paper that Mme. Ogden Crane is and has been my only vocal teacher, and all praise and credit is due my dear teacher, and all rumors to the contrary are false. Sincerely, HATTIE DIAMANT-NATHAN. one of two readings
26Ovide Musin Concert Company.—A large audience greeted the appearance of the Ovide Musin Concert Company at Phoenix Hall, Dallas, Tex., on Friday, 6th inst. While Musin's playing was almost faultless, the elements tended to shake his nerves, he being almost at the point of postponing the concert.
28The numbers, especially selected by Musin for the occasion, were received with much enthusiasm. The audience was generous with its applause at the close of the Suite (G minor) by F. Ries and Variations Sérieuses on a gavot of Corelli by Tartini. The program closed with the famous air from Pre aux Clercs, by Herald, sung by Mme. Annie Louise Musin, with violin obligato by Musin.
30This is the last appearance of the Musin Company in the United States for some time. It will make a tour of Mexico, and thence will go to South America.
32Union Musicians at War.—The Manhattan Musical Union reports that the Musical Mutual Protective Union is trying to prevent its members from affiliating with both unions. Members of the latter organization have been summoned before the executive board. They have submitted written statements to the effect that it was necessary for them to belong to the Manhattan Union in order to gain a livelihood.—World.
34The National Will Be Open.—The National Conservatory of Music will hold a special summer term this year, beginning May 1 and ending August 15, intended for the benefit of students who may be able to take advantage of the vacation period for more thoroughly following their musical studies than their regular school duties permit during the open term. The entrance examination for singing will be on April 16, and for piano and violin on April 17.
36Dr. Gerrit Smith's Own Compositions.—Some of the best of New York's well-known singers will take part in the concert to be given next Saturday evening by Dr. Gerrit Smith at the Mendelssohn Glee Club Hall, when the program will be made up entirely of Dr. Smith's compositions. A great number of his songs and smaller works are to be interpreted by Julie L. Wyman, Marguerite Hall, Jeanne Faure, Mrs. Gerrit Smith, Francis Fischer Powers, Tom Karl, Charles Herbert Clarke, McKenzie Gordon, George Ferguson and Purdon Robinson. The soloists will have the assistance of a female chorus from the South Church.
38M. Gustave D'Aguin.—M. Gustave D'Aguin has been re-engaged as musical director of the Madison Square Roof Garden, and for a great many of the attractions in the amphitheatre of the Garden. D'Aguin's orchestra, owing to the untiring efforts of its genial and talented conductor, has gained an enviable position in musical circles, and is now called upon to furnish music for leading social events.
40Mr. Blumenschein to Sail.—Mr. W. L. Blumenschein, of Dayton, Ohio, expects to sail for Paris on June 15, with his wife and daughters. They will visit their son, who is studying in Paris.
42Gregorowitch.—A young violinist named Gregorowitch, a pupil of Joachim, and by no means a celebrity, has been engaged for a tour in this country next season.
44Miss Becker Played.—Miss Dora Valesca Becker, the young violinist who has acquired quite a reputation in this and other cities as a concert violinist, played at the concert of Scandinavian music given by the music department of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, at Association Hall, on April 10.
46Adele Ausder Ohe Ill.—The two piano recitals announced by Adele Aus der Ohe for the 16th and 19th inst. have been given up on account of the illness of the artist.
48A Kuzdo Concert.—At Mr. Victor Kuzdo's violin concert to be given at Hardman Hall on the evening of the 24th he will be assisted by several artists who will help to make the evening an enjoyable one.
50Springfield's Music Festival.—Springfield, Mass., April 14.—The Springfield Music Festival will be held April 30, May 1, 2 and 3. The soloists will be Melba, Nordeca, Alves, Stein, Davies, Rieger, Dufft, S. A. Sargent, M. W. Whitney, Jr.; pianist, R. Burmeister; violinists, the Kneisel Quartet. The principal works will be Samson and Delilah, Hymn of Praise, Bach's Christmas Oratorio and a Beethoven Symphony.
52A Recital Postponed.—Miss Antoinette Szumowska's piano recital, announced for last Monday, has been postponed till Tuesday, April 23, at 3 p. m.
54At Hardman Hall.—Miss Clara Ludvigh will give a concert at Hardman Hall on April 16, when she will have the assistance of Signor Victor Clodio, Mrs. Drummond, Mr. E. L. Raines, Miss Edna Miller, Mr. Walter Pick and Mr. Elek J. Ludvigh.
56The Art Society of Pittsburg.—The Art Society of Pittsburg gave a concert on April 12, at which the sole executants were Messrs. Hollman, violoncellist, and Heffley, pianist. The program follows:
57Sonata, D major, for piano and 'cello. Rubinstein one of two readings
58Sonata, D major, for piano and 'cello, Rubinstein one of two readings
59Mr. Hollman and Mr. Heffley.
60Le Rossignol. Alabieff-Liszt one of two readings
61Mazurka, op. 38, No. 2. Ad. M. Foerster one of two readings
62Homage to Rubinstein, op. 38, No. 3. E. A. MacDowell one of two readings
63Largo con Maesta (Sonata Tragica, op. 45). Mr. Heffley one of two readings
64Tarantelle. Mr. Hollman one of two readings
65Ballade in form of variations, op. 24. Grieg one of two readings
66Andante. Mr. Heffley one of two readings
67Mazurka. Hollman one of two readings
68Cavatina. From suite, op. 91. Raff one of two readings
69March. Mr. Heffley one of two readings
70Ave Marie. Schubert one of two readings
71Papillon. Popper one of two readings
72Le Rossignol, Alabieff-Liszt one of two readings
73Mazurka, op. 38, No. 2, Ad. M. Foerster one of two readings
74Homage to Rubinstein, op. 38, No. 3. one of two readings
75Largo con Maesta (Sonata Tragica, op. 45), E. A. MacDowell one of two readings
76Mr. Heffley. one of two readings
77Air, Bach one of two readings
78Tarantelle, Hollman one of two readings
79Mr. Hollman. one of two readings
80Ballade in form of variations, op. 24, Grieg one of two readings
81Mr. Heffley. one of two readings
82Andante, Mazurka, Hollman one of two readings
83Cavatina, From suite, op. 91, Raff one of two readings
84March, Mr. Heffley. one of two readings
85Ave Marie, Schubert one of two readings
86Papillon, Popper one of two readings
87Mr. Hollman.
88Among the numbers is the very clever sonata of E. A. MacDowell.
90Morning Musicale at the Waldorf.—After much solicitation by her admiring friends Mrs. Antonia H. Sawyer has consented to give a morning musicale at the Hotel Waldorf Friday, April 26, at 11:30 o'clock, when she will sing several French and English compositions. Mrs. Sawyer is the possessor of a charming contralto voice. The interest in the program will be enhanced by the assistance of Geo. E. Devoll, the tenor, and Louis Blumenberg, the famous violoncellist.
92The Carri Concert.—Ferdinand and Hermann Carri will give this evening their third concert in Chickering Hall. They will be assisted by Carl Schoner, viola, and W. J. See, violoncello.
94New York Philharmonic Club.—The season of the New York Philharmonic Club is drawing to a close, and Eugene Weiner, the director, reports that he has every reason to be satisfied with the financial results, while he is proud of those achieved in an artistic sense. At a concert recently given at Lawrence, Mass., which was the last of the Old Residents' Star Course, the club met with an enthusiastic reception. The same hearty welcome was extended to it at the Williams University, Mass.
96New York College of Music.—Alexander Lambert, the director of the New York College of Music, on Fifty-eighth street, will have a special summer course at his institution, which will consequently remain open during the summer months.
98Marcella Lindh Departs.—Marcella Lindh, the Helmwige, Forest Bird, Woglinde and Young Shepherd of the Damrosch German Opera Company, after resting in New York two or three days, took her departure Sunday with the combination, bound for Chicago. Miss Lindh will return to New York the latter part of April, in time to fill her season of English opera in this city.
100Watkin Mills.—The English singer Watkin Mills meets with great success in the various concerts in which he appears during his American tour this season. On the occasion of a recent recital in Montreal, Canada, the Gazette of that city gives the following account:
101Any man who can for about two hours keep an audience spellbound is a good entertainer, it must be admitted. Such a man is Mr. Watkin Mills, who on Saturday afternoon gave a vocal recital in the Windsor Hall. Mr. Mills is the possessor of a full and rich round voice, of which he is in full control. In fact, as a gentleman remarked, he reminded one of Santley's palmiest days. Saturday's program was a varied one, and tested his capabilities. The unanimous verdict was that Mr. Mills not only stood the test well, but came out victorious and appeared to be possessed of as much vigor when he sang God Save the Queen as in his opening number. He sang throughout with confidence and a thorough appreciation of the composer's ideas. It would indeed be hard to say in what particular line Mr. Mills excels. He is at home in operatic, Händelian, ballads and national airs.
103The Montreal Daily Star makes mention of this recital as follows:
104It is not often we are enabled to hear an artist whose vocal attainments are so considerable that, merely aided by an excellent accompanist, he is successful in retaining the undiminished interest and appreciation of his audience for two hours. This was distinctly the case with Mr. Watkin Mills at the Windsor Hall on Saturday afternoon. The attendance was a large and fashionable one, and showed its sympathetic approval of the masterly manner in which Mr. Mills rendered the various numbers by general applause, and the fact that only two encores were demanded was due probably to the feeling that it was scarcely kind to tax more severely the artist's voice. Sixteen numbers were on the program.
106Mozart Symphony Dates.—The Mozart Symphony Society will conclude its Pacific Coast tour with an engagement on the 25th at Vancouver, B. C., up to which time they will play at Portland, Ore., on the 18th and 19th; at Seattle on the 21st, and on the 23d at Tacoma.
108A. A. Farland's Tour.—Mr. A. A. Farland, who has been called the Paganini of the banjo, has booked an extensive tour through New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Ohio. His specific dates are:
109Westerly, R. I., April 18. Return date.
110Cohoes, N. Y., April 29.
111Harrisburg, Pa., May 1. Return date.
112Richmond, Va., May 2.
113Philadelphia, Pa., May 4. Third time.
114Buffalo, N. Y., May 6.
115Johnstown, Pa., May 7.
116Cleveland, Ohio, May 8.
117Chicago, May 11. Return date.
118Columbus, Ohio, May 13.
120CONCERT pianist, composer, teacher of piano open for engagement after June 15. Can furnish the best of references, testimonials and press notices both from this country and Europe. For further information please address, T. D., THE MUSICAL COURIER office, 19 Union square, New York.
122A NEW YORK vocal teacher, concert singer and musical conductor is open for an engagement as teacher of the art of singing and harmony; or as director of a choral society or as organist. Address K., 107 THE MUSICAL COURIER.
124FRANK TAFT ORGANIST
125A BOOKLET containing list of 70 new organs inaugurated by Mr. Taft, giving names of builders, number of manuals, etc., mailed upon application.
126ADDRESS
127Chickering Hall
128New York
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