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Musical Courier 1895-06-05: Vol 30 Iss 796, 1895
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1the advanced vocal classes and Mr. Walter Kugler, at the organ, and Mr. John C. Kelly, at the piano.
3Program: Motetto, Panis Angelicus, Palestrina, the Chorus Class; songs for solo and quartet—Winter and Summer, Goethius; The Violet, Mendelssohn, Miss Gertrude M. Rennyon (Norristown, Pa.), Miss Etta A. Burgess (San Francisco, Cal.), Mr. Armand Fortin (Boston), Mr. Oliver H. Clark (Belleville, Ill.); Choral Mass in D minor; Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei, the Chorus Class, Hummel.
5The fifth annual May Festival of the Berkshire Music Festival Association opened in Pittsfield Tuesday evening. The soloists were Mme. Lillian Blauvelt, soprano; Gertrude May Stein, contralto; W. H. Reiger and C. B. Davis, tenors; Watkin Mills, baritone, and W. H. Clark, basso. Backing these six artists was the Boston Festival Orchestra and a chorus of 250 voices.
7A very large audience was present, and it was aroused to enthusiasm by the splendid work of the chorus in its rendering of Bruch's To Arms, from Arminius.
9The gem of the concert was the sextet, from Lucia, by the six artists. It was finely sung, as was also the duet of Händel's The Lord Is a Man of War, by Messrs. Mills and Clark.
11The festival is under the direction of Conductor Richmond P. Paine, and promises to be the most successful ever held here.
13Miss Rossi Gish Garwood, the violinist, will soon depart for Europe, where she has arranged to become a pupil of the eminent Ysaye in Belgium. Miss Garwood was for a long time the protégé of the late Harry McGlenen, and has for a number of years been the pupil of Mr. Loefler, of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
15The fifth annual festival of the Choir Guild began in the Church of the Advent last evening with the singing of the boy choirs. The choirs taking part were those of Emmanuel, Boston; Christ, Fitchburg; Christ, Hyde Park; Grace, Lawrence; St. John's, Lowell, and St. James, Roxbury. Mr. George L. Osgood was choirmaster, and Mr. H. E. Wry, of St. John's, Jamaica Plain, was organist. The selections sung were: Processional Hymn 505, Horatio W. Parker; twelfth selection, Psalms 84, 122, 134, Anglican; Magnificat, W. A. C. Cruickshank; Nunc Dimittis, W. A. C. Cruickshank; anthem, Withdraw Not Thou Thy Mercy, T. Atwood; anthem, Ye Shall Not Go Out with Joy, J. Barnby; anthem, Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord, Mendelssohn; hymn 261, J. Hatton; anthem, Abide With Me, J. Barnby; anthem, Ho! Every One That Thirsteth, G. C. Martin; Te Deum Laudamus, J. Stainer; retrocessional, O Paradise, J. B. Dykes.
17Merely a Mistake.
19CHICAGO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC AND DRAMATIC ART, AUDITORIUM BUILDING, CHICAGO, May 25, 1895.
21Editors The Musical Courier:
23I NOTE in your issue of May 8 a letter signed by Vittorio Carpi, Director Chicago Conservatory.
25In order to refute this erroneous statement, I wish you would give this letter a space in your next issue. Mr. Samuel Kayzer is the director of the Chicago Conservatory and has been since the institution was organized. I hope Mr. Carpi did not sign this letter with malicious intent and that the error is purely accidental.
27Yours very truly, BERNHARD ULRICH.
29Secretary.
31To the Editors of The Musical Courier:
33DEAR SIRS—My letter to you published May 8 in THE MUSICAL COURIER is signed V. Carpi, director of the Chicago Conservatory, instead as is signed under my letter—director of the vocal department, &c.
35Please rectify the mistake and oblige, yours very truly,
37VITTORIO CARPI.
39Knoxville, Tenn.—At the Central Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, Tenn., a fine program was rendered last Friday, under the direction of Finley Lyon. The Knoxville Choral Society, of which he is the director, is now studying The Messiah.
41R. W. Middleton, Organist.—The Holy City, by Alfred R. Gaul, was given at the musical service of the Classen Avenue Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, last Sunday. The soloists were Hettie Bradley, soprano; Kathrene C. Parker, contralto; Joseph Bensel, tenor, and Adolph B. Rodenbeck, bass. To R. W. Middleton, the organist and musical director, belongs much of the credit for the fine execution of the work.
43Just Published: Elementary Principles of Harmony, for School and Self-Instruction, by DR. S. JADASSOHN. Cloth, $1.50
45The eminent theorist, Herr Jadassohn, has finally given to the world an elementary Harmony Book which is certain to have the largest circulation of any work of its kind. His "Manual of Harmony" is known and used everywhere, but it is somewhat voluminous and intricate, except for those who intend to pass from into the study of Counterpoint. The "Elementary Harmony," however, is precisely adapted for self-instruction and does not extend too far, ending with suspension. No happier idea could have been desired by so great a harmonist, the simplicity and beauty being beyond all praise. There is therefore an exact proportion in proportion for this new booklet greater than has been achieved by any similar publication. Its specific and inestimable value will be recognized and acknowledged as long as harmony is studied. We recommend a careful and thorough examination of it, both to teachers and amateurs. It will be found worth while.
47Accounts opened. Correspondence solicited.
49New Music received weekly from Europe will be sent for selection
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57Miss Sylvie Riotte.—Sufficient inducements have been made to Miss Sylvie Riotte (pupil of Mme. d'Arona) to return to Germany again this season, so she will probably be heard there before going to Costa Rica, as previously announced.
59Alwin Schroeder Sick in New York.—The Kneisel Quartet was booked for concerts in London during the month of July, and Alwin Schroeder, the 'cellist, with his wife, came from Boston to New York and went aboard the steamer Friesland that left last Wednesday for Europe. He was then a sick looking man and he went into his berth at once. Meanwhile his wife unpacked the steamer trunk. The exertion of the trip from Boston made Schroeder much worse and he sent for the ship's doctor.
61The latter advised him to go ashore at once, as he considered him too sick for the trip. The Schroeders packed up, left the steamer and drove to the Belvedere Hotel, where they remained a few days. After a consultation of physicians it was decided that Mr. Schroeder should be removed to Dr. Lange's private hospital on Lexington avenue. The case had been diagnosed as appendicitis, and a successful operation removed the difficulty, and the patient is now doing well. To his partners of the Kneisel Quartet, who had left for London without Schroeder, a cablegram was sent last Friday to the effect that Schroeder would not be able to join them in London. Although he may be dismissed from the hospital in three weeks it will take three or four weeks more before he will have fully regained his strength.
63Alwin Schroeder came from Leipsic several years ago to play with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and it was in Boston that he joined the Kneisel Quartet, of which the other members are Franz Kneisel, Otto Roth and Louis Svecenski. It is Mr. Schroeder's wish that THE MUSICAL COURIER should state the facts of his sickness to acquaint his friends with the true situation.
65Oscar Franklin Comstock.—Since Oscar Franklin Comstock took charge of the music at Christ Church, Meadville, Pa., some innovations have earned him congratulations on the part of the congregation. Six women altos have been added to the boy choir, and all wear vestments and caps. A special service on Whitsunday was as follows: A. M.—Villiers-Stanford—Te Deum in B flat. Offertory Anthem—Send out Thy Light (Gounod). Comstock—Full Communion Service in E flat. P. M.—Horatio Parker—Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in E flat.
67Mary Hallock and Other Prize Pupils.—One of the pleasantest features of the closing exercises of the Philadelphia Musical Academy was the distribution of the diplomas, teachers' certificates and gold medals. Mr. Zecker bestowed the honors upon the clever and ambitious students while the audience beamed approvingly and applauded loudly.
69The graduates are: Piano—Miss Lidie Fischer Corbin, Miss Martha M. Bradfield, Miss Anna E. Shill, Miss Mabel G. Scott, Miss A. Blanche Price.
70Theory—Harry Welsh, Philip Paul Bliss.
71Teachers' certificates in piano department—Miss Helen F. Van Tine, Miss Jessie D. P. Jamison, Miss Roberta Jordan, Miss Anna Price Simmons, Miss Martha T. Eustace, Miss Alice M. Smith.
72Gold medal for piano—Miss Mary Hallock.
73Gold medal for best pupil in violin department—D. Nowinski.
74Gold medal for best pupil in vocal department.—H. Wallace Webb.
76An interesting incident is connected with the award of the gold medal to Miss Mary Hallock, who is the third of Mr. Leefson's pupils to win the prize. She competed with quite a number of pupils in the annual contest held several days ago, at which every pupil played Beethoven's Polonaise, op. 89, before three judges, Mr. John F. Himmelsbach, Mr. Massah Warner and Mr. Thomas á Becket, who were concealed behind a curtain. Every year the candidate awarded the gold medal plays the composition in the concert given by the graduates. Miss Hallock is a pretty girl, born in Beyrouth, Syria. She is a pianist with a clear technic and a sympathetic temperament, and has already won honors at the State Music Teachers' Association and elsewhere.
78Struck Hinrichs.—Baltimore, May 29.—Prof. Pietro Minetti is one of the instructors at the Peabody Conservatory of Music. Last Monday night he visited the Academy of Music, where the Hinrichs Opera Company is giving performances, and incidentally made a remark which reflected on the management. Professor Hinrichs heard of this, and last night when he went to the Academy and attempted to walk in through the musician's entrance, Professor Hinrichs ejected him. Thereupon the Italian maestro waited until the show was over, and when Hinrichs made his appearance he hit him in the eye. A policeman saw the assault and unceremoniously hauled the professor to the station in a patrol wagon, where he was locked in a cell over night. To-day he was fined $5 and costs. Minetti, who is a fine musician, will sail for Italy to-morrow.—New York Recorder.
80Mr. and Mrs. Björksten.—Mrs. Theodor Björksten will sail for Europe shortly to spend some time in Paris. Mr. Björksten will continue his lessons until July 1, when he expects to go to Bar Harbor, Me., at the urgent request of a number of his pupils. Mr. and Mrs. Björksten will resume teaching on September 15.
82Adolf Weidig.—Adolf Weidig, who is a member of Thomas' Chicago Orchestra and a teacher at the American Conservatory in that city, and a composer whose works have been played by Thomas' orchestra, composed a new string quartet, which was played recently in Berlin. The Berlin Tageblatt said of this occasion:
84At the chamber music concert given by Moser, Schaffer, Wiggers, and Benmer, at the Royal Conservatory yesterday evening, a new quartet by Adolf Weidig was presented which well deserves hearing. The composer is thoroughly experienced in the quartet form and writes throughout melodiously and with feeling. The applause which the players received may well be shared by the composer.
86Says Mr. Abbey Made Her No Offer.—New York, May 27, 1895.—Will you kindly permit me to contradict a statement made in the Herald of to-day to the effect that I stated I was engaged by Mr. Abbey for next season at the Metropolitan Opera House? Will you, in justice to Mr. Abbey and Mme. Eames, whose names are used in this article, as well as in justice to myself, give the same publicity to this request of mine for a denial that you gave to the article I refer to and which has caused so much pain?—Helen Bertram Henley, New York Herald.
88Perth Amboy.—A very enjoyable concert was given in the Presbyterian Church, at Perth Amboy, N. J., on Tuesday evening last. Mr. George R. Ewan, baritone, of Newark, N. J., and Mrs. Ewan, soprano, together with Mr. Thomas Evans Greene, tenor, of this city, were engaged for the solo numbers. The remainder of the program consisted of organ selections and choruses rendered by the chorus choir of the church.
90Paderewski Dates.—Mr. John C. Fryer, acting manager for Mr. Paderewski, has just received a cablegram instructing him to book the following dates for the inauguration of Paderewski's third American tournée: On October 30, a concert with orchestra, at which will be played the pianist's Polish Fantasia. Three Saturday afternoon recitals to be given on November 2, 9 and 16.
92Performance of the Newark Trio Club.—A severely strict program of classical numbers was given by the Trio Club at the residence of Miss Hood, 146 Washington street, last Wednesday. Miss Louise L. Hood was the violinist and Hans Kronold, the 'cellist. The pianists of the club are eight in number. In the performance six participated, taking turns at the piano in assisting the string instruments in the interpretation of the numbers. Miss Hood's mastery of the instrument to which she has applied so much of her talent, is well nigh complete. She is proficient in the art of technic, and much feeling is displayed in her playing. In the diversified and exacting numbers given she showed herself to be in command of a tone quality of rare delicacy. The program was:
93Allegro, op. 52, Gade; Miss Riker; Moderato, op. 36, Reissiger, Miss Heinisch; Andante Variations, allegro, op. 313, Bohm, Miss Laninger; Allegro ed Agitato, op. 49, Mendelssohn, Miss Hinds; Moderato, op. 52, Rubinstein, Miss MacCall; Allegro, op. 30, Bargiel, Mr. Dunckle.
95Professor Mayne's Last Recital.—Prof. Richard E. Mayne gave the last recital of his season at the St. Cloud Hotel, Broadway and Forty-second street, last Friday night. He was assisted by Miss Marian R. McLaughlin, Miss Nettie Arthur Brown, Miss Edith Corinne Forest, Mr. Thomas Evans Greene and Mr. J. Elmer Souers. An enjoyable reception followed the recital, the guests being numerous.
97Joseffy Sails.—Rafael Joseffy sailed yesterday on the Kaiser Wilhelm. He will go to Budapest, visit his parents and return in July. He will not play while abroad.
99A FIRST-CLASS pianist, educated in Leipsic, Germany, and director of piano department at a State school, wishing to make a change, will be glad to hear from State universities or musical conservatories. Address A. V., care of Summy Music Store, 220 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill.
101New York College of Music
102128 & 130 EAST 58th STREET,
103ALEXANDER LAMBERT, Director.
104The College will Remain Open the Entire Season.
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