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Musical Courier 1895-07-17: Vol 31 Iss 802, 1895
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1disfigure herself, reduce herself to an anatomical exhibition, be content with straight lines instead of curves, tarnish the dazzling splendor of her skin; in a word, divest herself of all that is adorable—and edible.
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5This may be said loudly of the production of Kismet: The operetta was mounted handsomely. Scenery and costumes were rich and tasteful. The chorus was efficient, and many of the girls were a delight to the eye.
7In certain instances the costumes were scanty; but none too scanty. It was a sultry night.
9There were some in the audience—carpers—that suggested the necessity of fuller costumes or the use of depilatories. They erred. There was nothing that was not natural or attractive. Would they have these charming creatures rub themselves with bat's blood, which, as Pliny tells us, hath a depilatory quality? Even the stern Spartans respected the gynaeomystax.
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13Men say that Mr. Benjamin Johnson Lang was born in 1839. Not on account of his age, however, did I object to him as the conductor of the Händel and Haydn. Temperate in his habits, he is active, and in full possession of all his faculties.
15He is now the conductor of the Händel and Haydn, the Cecilia, the Apollo. It is not unlikely that to attend rehearsals he will be driven quickly from place to place, after the fashion of a London music hall favorite, doing a triple turn. And I am sure that if he were offered the position of conductor of the Symphony concerts he could be persuaded by Mr. Higginson's personal appeal to accept it. I am surprised that he has not made proposals to the Arion Club of your city, which has been advertising in German music journals for a conductor to succeed Mr. van der Stucken. The journey to New York would be as nothing to this indefatigable man.
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19But who should have been the conductor of the Händel and Haydn?
21Mr. Augusto Rotoli had eminent claims. As leader of the Philharmonic Society in Rome—a society known favorably throughout Europe—he challenged the admiration and the respect of such musicians as Liszt. Famous, too, were the performances in Rome of the Choral Society of Lent under his direction. Did not the King of Italy decorate him and thank him personally for his conducting the music at the funeral of Victor Emanuel, as well as for his requiem composed for the occasion? Did not Henry Leslie in London not only insist on his rehearsing the celebrated Leslie Choir for a concert of old Italian church music, but also on his conducting that choir the night of the concert? The fine services given at St. James' in this city show what this admirable musician can do with singers of naturally limited musical ability.
23There was Mr. George L. Osgood, who, as conductor of the Boylston and the Singers, gave performances that revealed fully his natural aptitude, his musical taste and experience, his sympathetic appreciation of composers' meanings and his firm control over chorus and orchestra.
25There was Mr. George W. Chadwick, whose patience, skill and musical knowledge have made the concerts of the Hampden County Musical Association, of which he is conductor, known throughout New England.
27There was Prof. Horatio W. Parker, whose enthusiasm, fine feeling and authority are as conspicuous in conducting as in composition.
29And there were others. The Händel and Haydn chose the one man who has shown by his conducting in the past that he is not fully qualified to assume such a responsible position.
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33There is no news of importance. They give Maritana this week at the Castle Square. Miss Eissing, Miss Hattie Belle Ladd, Mr. Ling and Mr. Woolf are the chief singers. Who will be the conductor of the Melba Concert Company? Mr. Timothée Adamowski will not, in spite of reports to that effect. There is some talk of Bevignani, but even the London newspapers are commenting severely on his indifference and sluggishness in the conductor's chair. Mr. Antonio de Novellis would be an excellent choice. Although of late he has been associated prominently with comic opera, he has had large experience in grand opera, and this season he acquitted himself to the satisfaction of all as conductor of the Promenade Concerts. Furthermore, he is of such a sympathetic nature, and so honorable and lovable a man, that there could be no jars or friction if the baton were in his hand.
35PHILIP HALE.
37Boston Music Notes.
39Mr. Eugene Gruenberg, who since the death of Julius Eichberg has been his successor in the Boston Conservatory of Music, where he has been most successful as a teacher, has recently received a flattering offer from the New England Conservatory of Music, which he has accepted, and will begin teaching there about September 1, at the opening of the fall season. Upon the days not devoted to the Conservatory he will receive private pupils at his residence, all the class of the past season continuing with him at one place or the other. Besides all this teaching he will retain his position in the Boston Symphony Orchestra, so his time promises to be more than full. Mr. Gruenberg is making a well deserved success.
41Miss Maude Ingle Francis sails from New York on Saturday for Paris, where she will spend a year in studying with Madame Marchesi. Miss Francis is a pupil of Mr. Charles R. Adams and made a most successful début at the operatic concert given by his pupils last May, when she appeared as the Queen in the Huguenots.
43Mr. F. W. Wodell leaves town in a few days for a five weeks' outing in the woods of Canada, returning to resume lessons September 1.
45Mr. Homer A. Norris is spending the summer at Dublin, N. H.
47Many papers recently have, in referring to the engagement of Achille Rivarde to appear in Vienna in the autumn, spoken of him as "the young Spanish violinist." There must be some mistake about this, as Achille Rivarde is the son of Paul A. Rivarde, well known in New York as a successful vocal teacher. Mr. P. A. Rivarde is a Frenchman educated in the Conservatoire of Paris and married an American lady, a Miss Guild, who came from a very musical family, one of her brothers being a well-known tenor some years ago, and another brother an equally well-known organist. Mrs. Rivarde died some years since, but Mr. Rivarde still lives in New York, which has been his home for many years. Achille showed great talent for the violin when a young boy, and before he was out of knickerbockers played the violin obligato accompaniment of Gounod's Ave Maria for one of his father's pupils. He was soon sent to Paris, where he has been studying for a number of years, and all who knew him as a child, as well as the many pupils of his father, will rejoice to hear of his success.
49Miss Nellie Victorine Parker, who has become a member of the Kismet Comic Opera Company, is a Boston girl. In 1890 she won the Hayden Voice Medal at the New England Conservatory of Music.
51The Cambridge Training School Band, as they played on Saturday evening in the neighboring city, gained well-merited encomiums from hundreds of persons who heard the music they made.
53The retirement of Mr. Carl Zerrahn as conductor of the Händel and Haydn Society will not interfere at all with his other musical duties. He will still be leader at the Musical Festival in Worcester, sailing from Europe on August 7, and on his return going directly to Newport, N. H., where he will direct a musical festival.
55Miss Louise Eissing and Miss Irene Murphy are two potent attractions at the Castle Square Theatre this week, the former as Germaine and the latter as Serpolette in The Chimes of Normandy. Mr. Rose has engaged, to begin next Monday night, Miss Hattie Ladd, of the Bostonians' Robin Hood Company. She is cast for Lazarillo in Maritana, which will be produced next week.
57The roof garden concerts which Manager White is giving each evening from 7:30 until 8 o'clock at the Palace Theatre are creating a sensation. The concert is given by a genuine colored orchestra and band of jubilee singers, and the entertainment is a decided novelty.
59William P. Peirce, a resident of East Boston during the past twenty-five years, and well known in musical circles, died yesterday morning at his home, No. 108 Brooks street, aged forty-three years.
61Mr. Peirce during the past fifteen years has managed the Star musical bureau.
63His son, Carl, celebrated as "the boy violinist," he introduced throughout the country, and he himself was a fine violinist, frequently appearing in public. Carl is now an instructor in the Conservatory of Music.
65Kismet, at the Tremont Theatre, and The Chimes of Normandy, at the Castle Square Theatre, are proving popular hot weather attractions.
67The concerts by eight members of the Symphony Orchestra are the most attractive features of the program at Keith's New Theatre this week.
69Louis Baer will conduct the orchestra at the Columbia Theatre next season.
71A recent letter from Paris says:
73Those who have good and well trained voices can always make money by singing in the streets and courts. We have recently had a forcible illustration of this. Several professional singers and musicians, including Mlle. Eugénie Buffet, Mlle. Rose Bru and M. Georges Daniel, formed themselves into a company with the object of making the experiment of appealing to the liberality of the public while dispensing harmony in open air. Their appearance in the courts and cities of the capital caused the utmost astonishment, for their dress was very different from that usually worn by itinerant musicians; but their art was even more surprising. The experiment has proved successful, for the takings have amounted to about 200 frs. a day.
75The Barnett Quadroon Opera Company, which has been rehearsing for the past four months, gave its first entertainment on any stage at Union Hall Thursday evening. The opera was The Sleeping Queen, and it was given under the direction of Signor Bravura.
77Miss Charlotte Hawes, of Boston, will give a course of illustrated musical talks at Marblehead on Friday evenings. The first was given at the house of Mrs. Grace A. Oliver at Old Wharf yesterday, on National Music, Miss Emma Barker, of Brookline, assisting. The second will be at the residence of Mrs. Frank R. Kimball next Friday evening, on The Mysteries of Harmony.
79Manager Harry Askin has signed a contract with R. A. Barnet to produce a new piece by him at the Tremont Theatre, May 18, 1896. Mr. Barnet is preparing this work specially for the third summer season at the Tremont Theatre.
81Miss Louise Rollwagen, of Mt. Vernon street, is at East Gloucester for the season.
83Mr. Gardner Lamson has gone to New Hampshire for the summer.
85Mr. S. Kronberg sang at the Point of Pines last Sunday.
87Mr. O. A. Whitemore, music director, is again to have charge of the Fabyan Orchestra.
89Prof. H. E. Holt, of Bedford street, Lexington, will read a paper entitled The New System of Teaching Vocal Har-
91Just Published: Elementary Principles of Harmony, for School and Self-Instruction, by Dr. S. Jadassohn. Cloth $1.50 one of two readings
92The eminent theorist, Herr Jadassohn, has finally given to the world an elementary Harmony Book, the center to which the largest collection of a work of its kind. His "Manual of Harmony" is known and used everywhere, but it is somewhat voluminous and minute, except for those who intend to pass from it into the study of Counterpoint, etc. The Elementary Harmony, however, is precisely adapted for self-instruction and does not extend too far, dealing with the essentials. No haphazard ideas could have been desired by so great a harmonist, his simplicity and lucidity being beyond all praise. There is, therefore, no exaggeration in predicting a popularity for this new booklet greater than has been achieved by any similar work. It is, however, to be remembered that it will be appreciated and acknowledged so 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. one of two readings
93ADÈLE LAEIS BALDWIN, CONTRALTO. Oratorio, Concert, Musicales. ADDRESS 37 WALL ST., NEW YORK. one of two readings
95Accounts opened. Correspondence solicited. one of two readings
96New Music received daily from Europe will be sent for selection one of two readings
97BREITKOPF & HÄRTEL, NEW YORK, one of two readings
98Importers and Publishers of MUSIC, BOOKS, ETC. one of two readings
99Importers and Makers of STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. one of two readings
100THE NEW YORK SCHOOL OF OPERA AND ORATORIO, 106 and 108 East 23d Street. one of two readings
102ARTHUR M. ABELL, one of two readings
103EMILIO AGRAMONTE, Director. The only special school devoted to the study of Opera and Oratorio in this country Course system and separate branches both used. A series of Operatic performances to be given at a first-class theatre with costumes and accessories, will be inaugurated in January. FREE evening Opera Choral Classes for those wishing to become professional choristers commencing October 31; make early application. Among our last year's graduates, Miss Maud Bliss has been engaged by Mr. Francis Wilson and Miss Rena Atkinson by Mr. Wm. T. C. Cattell. Students admitted at any time. SEND FOR NEW CATALOGUE 1894-95. one of two readings
104VIOLINIST, one of two readings
106Potsdamerstr. 27 B, 2nd Villa, BERLIN, W., one of two readings
107MR. WATKIN-MILLS, ENGLAND'S EMINENT BASS-BARITONE, Principal of the Leeds, Birmingham, Gloucester, Hereford, Worcester, Bristol, Hanley and Cheltenham Festivals; also of the Royal Albert Hall, Crystal Palace, Richter and other important concerts, will revisit the United States, and will be available for oratorio operatic and ballad engagements during the Spring of '96. Address N. VERT and C. A. ELLIS Music Hall, BOSTON, MASS. one of two readings
108WILL ACCEPT A LIMITED NUMBER OF PUPILS. one of two readings
110Especially recommended by CARL HALIR, Principal (together with JOACHIM) of Violin Department at Berlin Royal High School and Concertmeister of Berlin Royal Orchestra. one of two readings
111Just Published: Elementary Principles of Harmony, for School and Self-Instruction, by Dr. S. JADASSOHN. Cloth $1.50 The eminent theorist, Herr Jadassohn, has finally given to the world an elementary Harmony Book, the center to which "Harmony" is known and used everywhere, but it is somewhat voluminous and minute, except for those who intend to pass from it into the study of Counterpoint, etc. The Elementary Harmony, however, is precisely adapted for self-instruction and does not extend too far, leaving with the beginner. No haphazard ideas could have been desired by so great a harmonist, his simplicity and lucidity being beyond all praise. There is, therefore, no exaggeration in predicting a popularity for this new booklet greater than has been achieved by any similar work. It is, however, so well written that it will be appreciated and acknowledged so 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. Accounts opened. Correspondence solicited. New Music received daily from Europe will be sent for selection BREITKOPF & HÄRTEL, NEW YORK, Importers and Publishers of MUSIC, BOOKS, ETC. Importers and Makers of STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. one of two readings
112Empowered to teach his method and prepare pupils for him. one of two readings
114Four years his private pupil. one of two readings
115ARTHUR M. ABELL, VIOLINIST, Potsdamerstr. 27 B, 2nd Villa, BERLIN, W., WILL ACCEPT A LIMITED NUMBER OF PUPILS. Especially recommended by CARL HALIR, Principal (together with JOACHIM) of Violin Department at Berlin Royal High School and Concertmeister of Berlin Royal Orchestra. Empowered to teach his method and prepare pupils for him. Four years his private pupil. one of two readings
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