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Musical Courier 1895-07-17: Vol 31 Iss 802, 1895
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1Subscriptions for the British Edition of The Musical Courier should be sent to the London office, 15 Argyll street, Oxford Circus, W., London. Price: Single copies, 6d.; annual subscription, £1. 1. 0.
3BRITISH OFFICE OF THE MUSICAL COURIER,
415 ARGYLL STREET, LONDON, W., July 6, 1895.
6MR. CLARENCE EDDY'S second organ recital in the Queen's Hall on Sunday afternoon was most enjoyable, and amply proved that this organist is entitled to the rank which so many critics have given him, of being one of the world's greatest masters of this instrument. His program contained examples of many styles, from Bach to Batiste, in all of which he was eminently successful.
8Among the concerts the past week I might mention the following: Herr Louis Pabst, a pianist-composer, in Broadwood Hall; an Irish concert in aid of the daughters of William Carleton, the Irish novelist, in St. Martin Hall. Among the successful artists who assisted were Mme. Antoinette Sterling, Mme. Hope Glen and Mr. Denis O'Sullivan. Signor Tamagno gave an operatic concert in Queen's Hall, assisted by good talent, but for some reason or other he did not draw, as only a small audience attended. Madame Alva, a dramatic soprano, was successful at her concert at St. James' Hall on Tuesday. Miss Georgina Ganz, Mr. Leo Stern, Countess of Radnor, Mr. Stanley Smith and Viscountess Clifden all bid for public favor with with musical entertainments the past week.
10Certainly one of the most interesting concerts given this season was that of Miss Isabel McDougall, in which Mr. David Bispham sang two songs by Clayton Johns, the American composer, who was present and accompanied, a Barcarolle and Hunting Song. As interpreted by this popular artist they immediately gained favor with the audience, especially the Hunting Song to Kipling's ballad, which was beautifully given. Mr. Bispham's infectious humor convulsed the house in Schumann's Naebody, followed by Young Richard.
12At Lord Brassey's spacious residence in Park lane a concert was given on June 21 to introduce some new songs composed by Mr. Allnutt Boissier, Mus. Bac. The two artists who distinguished themselves by their artistic singing before the large audience were Miss Regina de Sales and Mme. Vanderveer Green.
14Madame Patti has invited a large party of friends for the holidays at Craig-y-Nos Castle, whence she intends to return this afternoon. Her appearance as Rosina on Thursday was her last at the opera this season, but next summer there is reason to hope that she will again return for a series of performances.
16Sir Augustus Harris has received the Cross of the Order of Knight Commander of Ernestine from the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
18Master Jean Gerardy and his sister Theresa will revisit England at the end of October, remaining some two or three months. Herr Popper also comes to England again for about the same period. Among the latter's engagements is an appearance with the Liverpool Philharmonic Society, and he will join Mr. Percy Harrison's December tour.
20Mrs. Antonia Sawyer will be the contralto at a grand matinée at Steinway Hall on Monday.
22A party of about 100 musicians, including many prominent organists from different parts of the United States, will visit England next week. The London section of the Incorporated Society of Musicians have arranged to aid them as far as possible in and about London, and on next Saturday they will be escorted to Windsor. The Queen has given permission to have the party shown the state apartments, and Sir Walter Parratt will arrange a special afternoon musical program in St. George's Chapel. As the principal object of these musicians is to hear the various organs of the country, and also to meet the musicians of Great Britain, we are glad that the society is taking the matter in hand, and trust that the outcome will be a better understanding between the musicians in both countries.
24Mr. Frangcon-Davies, who is the happy father of a young and promising baritone, held the christening of this latest addition to artistic circles on Friday, the 28th ult. After the ceremony an excellent musicale took place, in which the host delighted his guests with several songs and the recitation Lorraine Lorree, accompanied by Mr. Stanley Hawley. Mrs. Vanderveer Green and Mr. Whitney Mockridge also sang.
26Mr. Henry Albert Lambeth, one of the best known musicians in Scotland, died at Glasgow at the age of seventy-three.
28Mme. Melba has taken The Lodge, Maidenhead, where she has entertained several parties of famous operatic artists.
30It has now been decided that a series of revivals of Gilbert and Sullivan operas will take place at the Savoy, starting early in the autumn. It is more than likely that the first will be The Mikado.
32Mr. Freeman Thomas has been unable to perfect his plan of giving promenade concerts with Sir Augustus Harris at Covent Garden next autumn.
34Mr. Watkin-Mills' popularity on this side of the Atlantic is attested by the fact that, although he only arrived from his American visit on Wednesday at 8 o'clock, he was immediately engaged to sing at a big concert that evening. He is in excellent health, and is looking forward to his second visit to America, which, however, will not take place till the last of March, leaving him free for engagements in England, where he is always highly appreciated.
36Mrs. Granville Ellis gave an enjoyable evening last Monday, when Mrs. Antonia Sawyer delighted those present by her most artistic singing. Miss Fay Davis was also popular in several recitations.
38The regular weekly musical at home given by Mrs. Frank V. Atwater on the 27th was one of the most interesting she has held this season. People from the Continent and America, besides many musicians and amateurs in London, were present, and as usual some of these contributed selections for the afternoon's enjoyment.
40Mrs. Antonia H. Sawyer sails for New York by the Majestic on Wednesday. She is called home a week earlier than she expected on account of some important engagements at the White Mountains, where she goes soon after her arrival, afterward appearing at some concerts in New Hampshire and Maine.
42The Glee Club, Banjo Band and Mandolin Orchestra, which came over with the Cornell Crew from America, gave a concert in St. James' Hall last evening under the direction of Mr. Alpuente. Their wide selections of songs, glees and instrumental numbers were heartily appreciated. They were assisted by the Misses Leach, and in their dainty melodies were very popular.
44The Goring Thomas Scholarships for lyric compositions formed by subscription in 1892 will be competed for on September 25, and will be awarded to the composer of the best lyrical and dramatic work for the stage. The competition is open to British born subjects who have attained the age of eighteen years. The successful candidate will be entitled to three years' tuition at the Royal Academy of Music.
46I regret to announce the death on Tuesday of William Smyth Rockstro, who died at the age of seventy-two. He was best known for his biographies of Händel and Jenny Lind. Mr. James Peck, another veteran, who was for years assistant secretary of the now disbanded Harmonic Society, also died at the advanced age of eighty-six.
48The new Celtic opera by the Marquis of Lorne and Hamish McCunn will be produced in Scotland in the autumn.
50M. Ysaye was in town for a few days the past week.
52Signor Puccini, whose Manon was produced here last year, has just finished a new opera on Murgers' Vie de Boheme.
54Miss Katharine Timberman, the American contralto from Cincinnati, gave a vocal recital in Queen's Hall on July 5, assisted by a number of eminent vocalists, including Miss Esther Palliser and Miss Frida Scotta. Miss Timberman's popularity was attested by the crowded hall and the applause with which her singing was greeted. Her selections were varied and showed her to be familiar with many styles.
56The second recital of Herr Rosenthal was certainly one of the most successful of the piano recitals held in London for years. There was a large and enthusiastic audience that filled every part of the house. The greeting which was given Herr Rosenthal many times during the progress of the evening was such as we seldom hear in London, and the applause was that which only comes from the highest appreciation of those who can realize the excellence of the performance.
58FRANK V. ATWATER.
60Outdoor Musicales.
62MISS HELEN M. GOULD will loan the grounds at Lyndhurst, Irvington-on-the-Hudson, for the sixth of the promenade subscription concerts to be given next Saturday afternoon, July 20. Miss Gould, as hostess, has made arrangements for a large gathering of guests. There will be a miscellaneous program for the fête.
64The seventh concert will be given at Croydon, Tarrytown, July 27; and the final concert of the series will be arranged to take place August 3 at the Knollwood Country Club, Elmsford.
66Calvé.
68CALVÉ has recently written to a personal friend in America about her engagement by Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau for next winter's opera season. Among other things she says that she has just signed a contract with them by which she is to receive $100,000 for the season, with a percentage upon the receipts if they reach a certain figure. She is to appear in several new rôles while here; and will be made a distinct feature of the season.
70Advices from her friends in Paris say that Calvé's health is extremely bad and that this is undoubtedly the last time she will ever be heard in America. It was the large money offered that induced her to break her engagement in Paris.
72A Fairy Opera.—A new so-called fairy opera, Die Versunkene Stadt, by Könnemann, has had its first audition recently at Leipsic, but with only moderate success. The music is said to lack backbone, and leans toward Wagner's style.
74Mrs. Antonia H. Sawyer in London.—At the residence of the Rev. M. H. Mrs. Sawyer delighted a party that gathered in her honor on Friday evening with several charming songs. Her rich, powerful contralto voice has been greatly admired and appreciated in London, and socially as well as musically she has become a great favorite with the powers in the musical world. The party that gathered on Friday was very distinguished, including many lights in the literary and artistic world.
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