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Musical Courier 1895-12-25: Vol 31 Iss 825, 1895
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3This issue of "The Musical Courier" comes from the press one day earlier than usual because of Wednesday being Christmas Day. Nevertheless out of town subscribers may receive their copies much later than usual because of the intervening holiday and because of the extraordinary pressure on the mails of Christmas matter.
5Attention is again asked to the group of advertising pages to be found in the back part of this issue.
7Spanuth gave some piano soli. There were also recitations by Mr. Black and Mr. Macklin of Henry Irving's company. —Sun.
9Albert Muldenburg's Success.—Albert Muldenburg, a pupil of Joseffy, played with great success at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Science December 11.
11Chicago Musical College.—The children's matinée of the Chicago Musical College on Saturday, December 21, was largely attended. It took place at Apollo Hall.
13Will Accompany Maurel.—J. Pizzarello, the distinguished pianist, will accompany Mr. Victor Maurel at the piano for his song recitals in Chickering Hall.
15A New Tenor.—H. Evan Williams is the new tenor who was engaged by Henry Wolfsohn to appear in oratorios and concerts in this country the balance of the season. He is a Welshman, and is said to be the peer of Ben Davies. Quite some curiosity is manifested to hear Mr. Williams in public.
17Messiah at Montreal.—The Messiah was produced at Montreal last Saturday evening under the auspices of the Philharmonic Society of that city. The soloists, Miss Louise M. Daly, Mrs. Vanderveer Green, Mr. D. G. Henderson and Mr. Williams, acquitted themselves to the satisfaction of the audience.
19The Carl Concert.—At Mr. Carl's annual Christmastide organ concert next Monday evening at 8:15 o'clock (December 30) in the First Presbyterian Church the following soloists have been engaged to appear: Miss Mary H. Mansfield, soprano; Mrs. Julie L. Wyman, contralto, and Luther Gail Allen, baritone. No tickets will be required for admission.
21Bernard Sinsheimer.—Mr. Bernard Sinsheimer's second musical of the season took place on the 19th inst. at his residence, No. 169 East Seventieth street, when a very fashionable audience was present and highly appreciated the very interesting program, which always contains some novelty. Besides the trio of Bargiel in F, which was very finely rendered, Master Jos. Lefkowitz, a pupil of Mr. Sinsheimer, played very brilliantly two movements of the Saint-Saëns concerto.
23Ondricek's Success.—Ondricek has made a decided success in Boston, and he will be heard in a recital there in Music Hall on January 8, when he will give the following program: F sharp minor concerto, Beethoven; Albumblatt, Wagner; fantasia, Bartered Bride, Ondricek: Paganini's Witches' Dance, and the C minor sonate, by Beethoven, with Miss Szumowska. The latter will also be heard in a number of piano compositions.
25Historical Recitals.—The second in a course of six historical lecture recitals was heard last evening (Tuesday) at the Broad Street Conservatory of Music, 1391 South Broad street, Philadelphia. Hugh A. Clarke, Mus. Doc., director of the theoretical department, delivered the lecture, while Preston Ware Orem, Mus. Bac., gave the piano illustrations. Commencing in the first lecture as far back as the sixteenth century, with the early composers, Byrd, Frescobaldi, Rossi, &c., he advanced in the second, to the latter part of the sixteenth and the early seventeenth century.
27The lecture was interesting in every detail, being replete with useful knowledge, and treated in a manner calculated to make a lasting impression on the hearer. The piano illustrations were an added attraction, those of the ancient form being dainty and interesting; they included the fugue of Alessandro Scarlatti (1659-1725), La Favorite (chaconne), La Fleurie ou la Tendre Nanette and La Au- sonia (Allemande) of François Couperin (1668-1733), and the Harmonious Blacksmith (air and variations) and suite in D minor of George Frederick Händel (1685-1759).
29For sake of contrast were given Variations from Sonata op. 26 of Beethoven; R. Schumann's Traumerei, First Meeting and Repentance of J. L. Nicode, Adolph Jensen's In the Taverns and Ed. Grieg's suite Aus Holzburg's Zeit.
31At the next lecture some local compositions from the ancients will be given in connection with the lecture, which will be a continuation of last night's discourse.
33CORRESPONDENCE
35COLUMBUS.
37COLUMBUS, Ohio, December 7, 1895.
39UP to this week there has been little of interest in a musical way, and the present outlook is not particularly encouraging. Last season was not a profitable one to any of the societies, consequently this season they are "going slow." The Orchestra and Orpheus parted company, the former to give concerts on their own account, and the latter to give a subscription series, participated in entirely by home talent. Each announced a concert early in December, but neither has materialized. The Arions abandoned their subscription series owing to the lack of a proper place sufficiently large to accommodate their patrons. They decided to give their concerts on the general admission plan, the first of which occurred last Friday evening.
41On Friday evening the Melba Concert Company appeared under the auspices of the Arion Club. The gallery and balcony of the High Street Theatre were filled to overflowing, but the downstairs seats were poorly filled. The result was a financial loss, and this after the most persistent work on the part of the Arions, who spared neither time nor money to make the concert a success. Fully two-thirds of the audience were from out of town.
43On Tuesday afternoon and evening Max Heinrich appeared in his famous song recitals, delighting beyond measure the musically inclined who had gathered to hear him. In this case also the audience was not large.
45The Philharmonic Club is making preparations to attend the State Eisteddfod at Lima, Ohio, January 1. They have organized a mixed chorus of eighty voices, and expect to compete for the $300 prize for mixed chorus, the $100 prize for male chorus and the $75 prize for ladies' chorus.
47Not at all disconcerted by the result of the Melba concert, the Arions announce the appearance in January of the Albani company.
49C. B. DUFFY.
51ANN ARBOR.
53ANN ARBOR, Mich., December 4, 1895.
55ON Monday evening, December 2, occurred the second concert of the Choral Union series in University Hall, given by Mme. Clementine de Vere-Sapio, Mr. Herman Zeitz, violinist, and Miss Charlotte Jaffe, accompanist, the latter two of the University School of Music. A large audience greeted Mme. de Vere-Sapio, whose opening number was the aria from Linda di Chamounix, Donizetti, followed by several songs by a wide range of composers, among them Berlioz, Massenet, Gounod, Goring Thomas, Schumann, Von Weber and others.
57Mme. Sapio has a voice of considerable power, which she uses to good advantage. She lacks, however, in warmth and musical interpretation. The numbers best liked were the Au Printemps, of Gounod; Ma Voisine, of Goring Thomas, and Spring, by Sapio. The latter number was warmly encored, to which the singer responded with a pleasing song, playing her own accompaniment.
59It was left for Mr. Herman A. Zeitz to arouse the full enthusiasm of the audience. As solo numbers he played the Legende of Wieniawski and a mazourka (new here) by Zarzycki. This mazourka is admirably written, abounding in a variety of original effects for violin. It is one of the most original compositions for this instrument heard here for years. It was played by Mr. Zeitz in a masterly manner. He was recalled by repeated applause, and played the Serenade of Moszkowski. Mr. Zeitz used for the first time in University Hall a genuine Klotz violin, which he brought back with him from Europe this season, after having made a special trip for the purpose of purchasing it. It is a beautiful instrument, of full, round tone, and was easily heard in all parts of this large hall. The beautiful Grieg sonata in F major, op. 8, was excellently played by Miss Jaffe and Mr. Zeitz.
61ELSIE.
63LEAVENWORTH.
65LEAVENWORTH, Kan., December 2, 1895.
67IT has been some time since you have heard from the Sunflower State, and the same length of time since we have had anything worthy of note; but now the city seems to be aroused to a musical concert pitch by the organization of a musical literary club by Mr. Francis Eaton, of Chicago.
69Invitations to those interested were issued for a meeting Friday at the residence of Dr. S. W. Jones, and after an illustrative program had been performed showing the nature of the course of study and an address by Mr. Eaton, a club of twenty was formed with Mrs. McGonigle, president; Mrs. Leonard Smith, vice-president; Mrs. W. B. Nickels, secretary and treasurer; Mrs. S. W. Jones, chairman of programs. The program was Chopin-Mendelssohn selections, as follows:
71Descriptive analysis, Edward Baxter Perry; Nocturne, op. 27, No. 1, Chopin, Mrs. Dudley; Descriptive analysis, W. B. Matthews; Duo, I Would That My Love, Mendelssohn, Mrs. Jones and Miss Joerger; Descriptive analysis, Edward B. Perry; piano, Berceuse, op. 57, Chopin, Miss Smith; Descriptive analysis, Edward B. Perry; The Maiden's Wish, Chopin; Descriptive analysis, John S. Van Cleve; piano, Spring Song, Miss Smith, Mendelssohn.
73I have given the program as a suggestion to other musical workers. In connection with the study a game of cards of history from the time of Bach to Paderewski is played, making the club conversant with composers of the classical and romantic school. There is much hard work to be done and much enjoyment will come from it, as well as musical culture.
75Miss May Bailey, a Welsh girl, who has taken three prizes at the Royal Academy of Music in London, England, also a pupil of Signor Garcia, who is visiting here for her health, has consented to give a concert here Tuesday evening, the 10th inst., under the auspices of the Art League, for the benefit of the Public Library Association.
77I almost forgot to mention that our Musical Club will be able to bring first-class artists here through our membership with the Chicago Federation of Clubs, which will guarantee us against loss.
79At last "we shall be in it," as the boys say. E. R. JONES.
81MONTREAL.
83MONTREAL, P. Q., December 3, 1895.
85M. MARSICK, the French violinist, assisted by Howard Brockway, composer and pianist, made his appearance in Windsor Hall on Wednesday evening last. The hall was fairly filled and the program was interesting, except a sonata was missing. Marsick was announced here as the rival of Ysaye, and although he has not the noble sentiments nor the breadth that Ysaye has, he is an excellent violinist nevertheless. His tone has a rich color, his harmonic notes are to perfection, and he has absolute command of his instrument. His performance of Vieuxtemps' Fourth Concerto from a technical view point was most exquisite, and after a tremendous wealth of applause he responded with Pierné's Sérénade, which received a most marvelous interpretation. Mr. Brockway played several compositions of his own in a most delicious manner, and was likewise encored.
87Zampa, an opéra comique in three acts, by d'Hérold, was produced for the first time at the Théâtre Français on Thursday night last with considerable success. Mr. Vérard as Zampa was the lion of the evening and gave a splendid performance. Mme. Conti as Camille distinguished herself satisfactorily. The rest of the cast were good, and the chorus and orchestra were likewise splendid.
89La Trouvère, Friday night, and Carmen as a popular performance on Saturday night drew large audiences. Mme. Bennati was in good trim and sang and acted with authority. M. Barbe as Don José, M. Castal as Escamillo, each acquitted themselves satisfactorily. The performance as a whole was a smooth one.
91Lucia de Lammermoor received its first production last night. The performance was not bad, but as a whole not satisfactory. Mme. Conti as Lucia lacked in breadth and authority, and her actions were stiff. M. Barbe as Edgard Ravenswood sang well. M. Vérard as Henri Ashton gave a splendid performance. The chorus was weak and the orchestra was often too noisy. Norma will be given to-night, Guillaume Tell on Thursday, Romeo et Juliette on Friday, and La Mascotte on Saturday.
93Mr. Louis C. Elson, of the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass., gave a lecture, Shakespeare in Music, in the Assembly Hall on Tuesday evening last. A select audience assembled. Mr. Elson illustrated his lecture vocally and upon the piano, and was frequently applauded.
95The same evening the Victoria Rifles Military Band gave a concert in the Windsor Hall under the patronage of Major General Gascoigne and the officers of the battalion. A large and fashionable audience assembled. I was in time for the second part of the program. The band was assisted by Miss Herbert, soprano; Miss Sophia Myers, pianist; Mr. Silverstone, violinist; Mr. Charbonneau, violoncellist, and Mr. Alfred Du-four, pianist. The program was selected, the band played several selections most acceptably, and the performers did exceedingly well, and the audience fully enjoyed themselves. Mr. Emery Lavigne furnished the accompaniment.
97The Kneisel Quartet will give a concert shortly under the auspices of the Ladies' Morning Musciale. This will be the first appearance of the famous organization in this city.
99H. B. COHN.
101DETROIT.
103DETROIT, December 3, 1895.
105DETROIT has shown a fair amount of musical activity during the month that has just closed. We had two notable concerts, that of the Chicago Orchestra, upon the evening of November 18, and a piano recital by Mme. Bloomfield-Zeisler on the 19th.
107The Thomas orchestra is announced for four concerts, but strange to say the hunger for orchestral music in this city has not shown itself of sufficient strength to insure the financial success of the undertaking. Mr. Felix Lamond has worked with untiring perseverance and courage, and has not yet lost hope in the ultimate success of the series, but he will not probably again have the confidence in the popular love for music to engage in a similar enterprise.
109The orchestra played very finely, but not with that richness of ensemble that characterizes their home performances. This is easily accounted for in the fact that the orchestra is smaller by about twenty-five men en tour. The brass was at times disagreeably preponderant, in portions of the Beethoven Seventh Symphony completely obliterating the theme in the violins. In the last movement, for example, it was only by the closest attention that I could even detect the existence of the characteristic figure in sixteenth notes. How anyone who was unfamiliar with the movement could grasp its real purport is more than I can tell. When Mr. Thomas curtails his violins he should look to the horns, that they be proportionately subdued. With the exception of this most noticeable defect the orchestra played with true nobility. The remainder of the program included Schumann's Genoveva Overture, Dvorák's Symphonic Variations and Smetana's Sarka.
111Mr. Sieveking was the soloist of the evening, playing Saint-Saëns' G minor concerto with a fire and blaze of brilliant technic
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