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Musical Courier 1896-07-01: Vol 33 Iss 852, 1896
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3PORTLAND.
5PORTLAND, Ore., June 8, 1896.
7SINCE my last writing we have had the same attempts to interest people in musical affairs, with practically the same results; that means that they won't be interested, that is, not in home affairs, no matter what merit the programs may offer.
9We had a couple of rare treats this season in the coming of Ondricek and Materna, and Rivarde and Lachaume, and of course the people turned out en masse. Both of these combinations gave unqualified satisfaction out here, particularly so the latter from the standpoint of art. Rivarde's tone and interpretations were beyond anything ever heard here. He left an impression that any artist might covet. Ondricek is undoubtedly the great virtuoso, but Rivarde is the artist. He is fortunate in being accompanied in this tour by M. Aimé Lachaume, whose accompaniments were the cause of much favorable comment. They are covering an immense territory and are leaving a veritable trail of enthusiasm behind them.
11In local matters there is little to note. The Portland Musical Club continues a certain line of work which it considers beneficial. The club gave an invitation concert last week, which was very largely attended, and which was an artistic success.
13Yesterday afternoon a novelty was presented, which from an educational standpoint proved one of the most beneficial enterprises ever attempted. The entertainment consisted in a concert for children by some of the best professionals, with explanatory notes given in simple language before each number, by Miss Trevett, one of the prime movers.
15Among those who were invited to attend were the children from the different asylums and charitable homes, to whom it was a feast beyond description. A large audience composed of children grown old enjoyed the program, which was delivered in a delightful manner.
17EMILE FRANCIS BAUER.
19SYRACUSE.
21SYRACUSE, N. Y., June 17, 1896.
23THE series of three chamber concerts given by Miss Lillian Littlehales, a local 'cellist of considerable ability and unquestioned musical talent, were from all accounts decidedly successful. She had the assistance of the following local musical people: Dr. Geo. A. Parker, Prof. Adolph Frey and Prof. William Berwald, pianists; Prof. Conrad L. Becker and Prof. Albert Kuenzlen, violinists; the Misses Hollister and Manning, vocalists, and Mr. Geo. Fox, violinist, and Mrs. Bruce Wilkstrom, vocalist, from over the Canadian line. I was not able to attend any of these concerts.
25At the annual concert at Crouse College of Fine Arts the following graduates took part: Miss Julia A. Talbott, Florence Helene Wilson, Winifred Rogers, Evalina Vernon and Mr. Alton E. Darby. The special features of the concert were the playing by Miss Vernon of the Beethoven F flat concerto (first movement), that of Misses Talbott and Wilson in Liszt's Fantaisie Hongroise, and the romanza from concerto in E minor by Chopin, respectively. Miss Rogers sang Die Lorelei, by Liszt, exquisitely. Mr. Darby, a violin graduate, played Souvenir de Bade by Leonard. Very enjoyable was the work of the string orchestra under the direction of Prof. Conrad L. Becker. The concerted numbers were accompanied by a string quartet, organ and piano, under the direction of Dr. Geo. A. Parker and Prof. Wm. Berwald. Mr. Louis B. Phillips, an undergraduate, conducted an original chorus for ladies' voices. He has decided talent in a musical way.
27Mr. Richard G. Cathrope gave his annual vocal concert last night. Decided improvement was noticeable in the work of several pupils. Mr. Cathrope's specialty is tone placing, and such pupils as profit by his experience and instruction certainly produce admirable results in this line. The phrasing and interpretation were in the work of the more advanced and careful pupils very good. The program was long, and every number a vocal one. It was a good concert despite this fact.
29HENRY W. DAVIS.
31MONTREAL.
33MONTREAL, June 8, 1896.
35MR. FFRANGCON-DAVIES, the famous English baritone, gave a song recital on Monday evening last in Windsor Hall to a good sized audience. The program represented Rubinstein, Lohr, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Rossini and some English composers. He was in good voice and his interpretation of the entire program was without exaggeration an absolute finish. He was generously applauded and gave several encores. Mr. C. A. E. Harriss furnished the accompaniment satisfactorily.
37Sousa's Band, assisted by Miss Minnie Tracey, soprano, and Miss Martina Johnstone, violinist, gave three concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday matinée at the Victoria Rink. The audiences were immensely large, the programs were varied and the band played magnificently through the entire scheme. Miss Tracey sang her selections with noble conception and great intelligence and received tremendous applause. She is indeed an accomplished artist. Miss Johnstone likewise met with great success. She has a clear, sympathetic tone, her intonation is perfect, she plays with vigor and refinement and has perfect control of her instrument. Each time she appeared she was compelled to give an encore. This was the first appearance of the two last named artists. I hope they will give us a call again.
39Mr. Jehin Prume, violinist, gave a concert on the 27th of last month in the Y. M. C. A. Hall. He was assisted by Mme. Heynberg and Mrs. H. R. Ives, pianists; Mme. Lamontagne, soprano, and Mr. Dubois, 'cellist. The program was varied and classical. Mr. Prume was particularly in good trim, which is not often the case with him, and his performance of the Chiaconna by Bach and Beethoven's Romance was most satisfactory as far as technic and temperament were concerned. I would advise him to change his instrument, as the tune he draws from his Maggini fiddle is noisy and unmellow. Mr. Dubois played Max Bruch's Kol Nidrei in a most artistic manner. The rest of the performers did fairly well. The hall was comfortably filled.
41The pupils of Mr. J. J. Goulet, violinist, gave recently a concert in the Y. M. C. A. Hall. The audience, which was an invited one, was larger than the hall could hold, and considering that Mr. Goulet has only lived here a few years, he proved himself to be a most reliable teacher, as his pupils did remarkably well all through the evening. The gem of the evening was the intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana, which was played by all the pupils together with rich sonority and noble effect. The audience demanded a repetition and got it.
43Mr. Goulet left on the 3d inst. via New York on the steamer St. Louis for Europe, and will visit France and Belgium. He expects to be back to open his studio by September next.
45Our musical season is over, and you will not hear from me for some time.
47H. B. COHN.
49ALBANY.
51ALBANY, N. Y., June 29, 1896.
53ONE of the most interesting pupils' recitals given in this city recently was that of the piano pupils of Mr. Francis J. McDonough, organist of St. John's Church, Greenbush, and one of the best pianists in this section.
55The pupils were assisted by Mlle. Eugenie Tessier, soprano of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception; Mr. Thomas Impett, tenor, and Mr. Alfred S. Bendell, violinist. Mr. McDonough, by request, played two numbers, the second being Liszt's Rhapsodie No. 2, which was really a magnificent performance, and merely another leaf added to the Mr. McDonough's laurel wreath.
57Mlle. Tessier sang Summer, by Chaminade, and the Shadow Song from Dinorah. Her singing, which is always artistic, was up to its usual standard, and greatly pleased the audience.
59Mr. Impett sang two ballads, one by Moore and the other by Bishop. The selections were well calculated to show to excellent advantage his voice, which is a pure, clear tenor, and a style which for ease and repose is unexcelled.
61Mr. Bendell's violin solos, Simple Aveu, by Thomé, and Mazourka, by Wieniawski, received hearty applause.
63The selections given by the pupils were varied, and in their interpretation the pupils evidenced careful training, not alone technically, but as to musical conception.
65Of the pupils' playing, that of Mr. Sam. McAvoy impressed me the most favorably, and, if I may venture a prediction, there is a good future before him. He played a romance, by Wallace; Polish Dance, by Scharwenka, and scherzo, op. 16, by Mendelssohn. Another pupil, whose playing was very good barring a slight tendency at times to strike the keys too hard, was Mr. Fred Harmon, who gave the two first movements from the Sonata Pathétique, by Beethoven.
67The other pupils all deserve praise for their conscientious and excellent efforts, among whom can be mentioned Misses Kittie Joyce, Lizzie McCaffrey, Alice Adams, Mamie Stevens, Alice Patterson, Cora Esterbrook, Lulu Goodrich, Helen Cleary, Jennie Fremgen, Cora Lawlor, Alice Adams, Mamie White, May Higgins; Messrs. George Butler and William Lavery, and little four year old Everard McAvoy.
69The ensemble playing was neat and as a whole very good, and Mr. McDonough has cause for pride in the excellent showing his pupils made.
71ALFRED S. BENDELL.
73Debutants,
75SOPRANOS, CONTRALTOs, BASSOS AND BARITONES, one of two readings
76SOPRANOS, CONTRALTOS, BASSOS AND BARITONES, one of two readings
78WHO desire to be engaged for concert or oratorio next season may secure valuable information by addressing A. P. G., care of THE MUSICAL COURIER New York.
80Paris Conservatory.—The Gaulois reports that several of the professors of the Conservatory will shortly resign their posts. Among them are mentioned Jules Massenet, and the pianist Delaborde.
81(no line here) one of two readings
83SEASON 1896-7. one of two readings
85The Great Dutch Pianist one of two readings
87SIEVEKING one of two readings
89UNDER THE … one of two readings
91Sole Direction of VICTOR THRANE, one of two readings
9333 Union Square, West, New York. one of two readings
95ALBERT GERARD-THIERS, one of two readings
96TENOR. one of two readings
97Oratorio, Concert, Vocal Instruction. one of two readings
98STUDIO: one of two readings
99603-4 Carnegie Hall, NEW YORK. one of two readings
100SUMMER STUDIO: one of two readings
101Richfield Springs, N. Y. one of two readings
103COLLEGE OF MUSIC one of two readings
104OF CINCINNATI. one of two readings
105Endowed by R. R. Springer, Jos. Longworth, John Shillito, David Sinton and others. one of two readings
106Board of Trustees: one of two readings
107PETER RUDOLPH NEFF, President. I. MARKREIT, Secretary. one of two readings
108Wm. McALPIN, Vice-President. J. G. SCHMIDLOFF, Treasurer. one of two readings
109Larr. Anderson, Fred. H. Alms, Jacob D. Cox. one of two readings
110H. S. Fechheimer, Chas. Fletchmann, H. G. Galloway. one of two readings
111A. T. Goshorn, Alexander McDonald, Wm. A. Procter. one of two readings
112I. Burnet Resor, Dr. W. W. Seely. one of two readings
113FRANK VAN DER STUCKEN, Dean of Faculty. one of two readings
114The Nineteenth Academic Year begins September 1, 1896. A new illustrated Catalogue will be issued about May 1st and will be mailed to all applicants. For further information please address PETER RUDOLPH NEFF, President. one of two readings
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