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Musical Courier 1897-11-24: Vol 35 Iss 925, 1897
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1this very duty." In his October 13 article: "The voice produces the same overtones as the string, because its air column, which controls its partials, is capable of producing those overtones." What does Mr. Brown mean by the above statements if not that the overtones are produced by the vibration of the air in the resonance cavities? Is not this quibbling? Will Mr. Brown state definitely how, in his opinion, the overtones are originated?
3Mr. Brown asks if I have ever tested the voice in front of a set of resonators tuned to the overtones of the reed. As I have said before, the ultra-scientific mind only seems to appreciate homely illustrations, so I will illustrate. Suppose someone should come to me and tell me that 50 miles from New York there was an unlimited supply of coal lying on top of the ground. That I could have all of this coal providing I should build a railroad to the spot. Now, suppose that before building this road I should take it into my head to go out and see if this coal really existed. I go out and find no coal there. Do you think I would build the railroad? As I have stated before, we have examined the voice for these overtones and find that they do not exist. Do you think we or anyone else would build such an apparatus? As there are five overtones in the voice before we come to the first overtone of the reed, and as these are the most important overtones in determining the quality of the voice, would not an apparatus which did not take into account these five overtones give an unsatisfactory analysis of the voice?
5(To be continued.)
7The Jeanne Franko Trio.—The second chamber music concert of the Jeanne Franko Trio will be given in Chickering Hall on Tuesday evening, November 23. A new composition by Constantin von Sternberg will be heard for the first time in public. The artists who will assist the trio on this occasion are Dante Del Papa, tenor; Constantin von Sternberg and Max Liebling.
9Leo Stern.—The distinguished 'cellist Leo Stern scored a tremendous success at the first Seidl concert given in the Astoria on Thursday evening, November 4. He is deservedly a popular favorite, and his engagements for the season are many. Mr. Stern played at Tuxedo on last Saturday, and has been engaged for the next concert at which Bispham will be the other soloist. The following notices refer to his playing at the Astoria:
11A warm greeting was extended to Leo Stern, 'cellist, who made so highly favorable an impression at his first appearance here last spring, when he played for the first time Dvorak's beautiful concerto. He showed himself then to be an artist of high aims and a fine musical feeling, and thoroughly accomplished in the technical means of expressing them. He very properly played nothing last evening so crucial in its demands upon his powers or upon the attention of the audience as the great concerto he first exploited before the Philharmonic audiences; but his fine artistic qualities were still in evidence. He played two compositions of his own, a "Romantic Melody," in which his hearers may have recognized a not inconsiderable fragment of a song by Massenet, and a little bravura piece called a "Humoresque"; also Popper's "Elves' Dance." He supplemented this with a transcription of a portion of one of Chopin's piano etudes, singing the melody on his instrument with a genuine passion.—New York Tribune.
13Two soloists were on the program, the famous soprano Mme. Marcella Sembrich, and the talented violincello virtuoso Leo Stern. Madame Sembrich's first number was the "Casta Diva," from Bellini's "Norma," which, in spite of the fact that she was not in good voice and was occasionally a trifle off the key, she sang with admirable skill. In response to recalls she gave "Ah, Non Giunge," from "La Sonnambula." She was heard in the second part of the program in three Lieder, which she sang charmingly, with piano accompaniment by her husband, Professor Stengel. Mr. Stern played some soli, with piano accompaniment by Victor Harris, and displayed a lovely tone and brilliant technique.—New York Times.
15The soloists were Madame Sembrich and Leo Stern. The prima donna repeated nearly the same program she gave at her first concert last week, but she sang even more brilliantly, and in the smaller hall her voice was naturally more effective than at the Metropolitan, especially in the Lieder. Mr. Stern once more proved that he has perhaps no superior and few equals as a 'cello virtuoso. A dainty humoresque of his own and Popper's "Elfentanz" were played in an amazingly brilliant manner. But the best qualities of Mr. Stern were shown in his own "Melodie Romantique" and an arrangement of the available parts of one of Chopin's loveliest etudes, which he played as an encore. Here his tone had a sensuous beauty, his bow a breadth of expression almost surpassing Ysaye's on the violin.
17This was Mr. Seidl's first appearance in New York since his triumph in London and Bayreuth. He was cordially greeted.—New York Evening Post.
19CLEMENTINE Oratorio, Concerts and Song Recitals.
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25JOHN C. DEMPSEY,
26Bass-Baritone.
27Returned from Tour with Nordica.
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31J. Henry McSainley.
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40Teacher of Josephine S. Jacoby, Contralto; Mme. de Pasquali, Soprano; Joseph S. Bernstein, Baritone; E. Leon Rains, Basso, and other prominent singers now before the public.
41Studio: 51 East 64th Street, New York.
43Church, consisting of Mrs. Davison, Mrs. Ward Prentiss, Mr. Pierrepont and Mr. McCreary, directed by Mr. Joseph Mischka, sang quartets, duets and solos. One of the most effective, though all were good, was "Die Allmacht," sung by Mrs. Prentiss.
45The connection between the W. C. T. U. and music reminds me of a curious coincidence that once occurred here in one of our churches. The clergyman officiating at a regular evening service made a special topic of temperance. When he had concluded the choir sang the anthem beginning "Oh, Taste and See!" The effect for a moment was startling.
47On another occasion in the same church, when the pastor chose for his subject "Hard Luck," the choir continued the service by singing "And It Shall Surely Come."
49Miss O'Connor, who has been organist of the Catholic Cathedral in Erie, Pa., has announced her intention of coming to Buffalo to remain here permanently.
51Buffalo friends of Miss Gaylord are greatly pleased to hear of her success in New York. She is a clever singer and musician and deserves good luck.
53The recital given by the Aeolian Quartet (male voices) at the Twentieth Century Club last Tuesday evening was a very interesting one. Those who compose the quartet are Messrs. Pitcher, Harvey, Griswald and Kerr. The assisting soloists were Mr. Ernst Mahr, a 'cellist of musically ability, and Miss Emma J. Banks, a pianist who was announced as coming from Boston and a pupil of Leschetizsky, and then as coming from New York and a student of a Paris teacher. So I really don't know where she did come from.
55J. D. Fitzgerald, a new comer, has given several song recitals here recently. He has a baritone voice and was a pupil of Titi Mattei.
57Justin Wright, of Detroit, visited here recently, and during his stay gave an organ recital, which I did not hear, at Delaware Avenue M. E. Church.
59Miss Blanche Smith, for several seasons music critic of the Commercial, will become Mrs. Devine next Tuesday. She has the best wishes of hosts of friends.
61Mrs. Julie L. Wyman has been engaged as soloist for the first Orpheus concert of the season, to be held November 29, in Music Hall.
63The list of soloists for the orchestra concerts includes Antoinette Trebelli, Geo. W. Fergusson, Alex. Siloti, Mr. and Mrs. Georg Henschel, Miss Marguerite Hall and Wm. H. Sherwood. One date is still open.
65The concert given by the Dannreuther Quartet was enjoyed by those who were present, but unfortunately the number present was very small. As Mr. Dannreuther was a resident of Buffalo some years ago and actively interested in music here, a better showing was expected.
67The program presented was an admirable one.
69The concert at the Lafayette Church included selections played on the organ by Mr. Stebbins, of New York, "I Will Extol Thee," beautifully sung by Miss Tyrrell; "Die Allmacht," sung by Mrs. Prentiss; "Israel," sung by Miss Prentiss, and 'cello solos, artistically played by Ernst Mahr. Mrs. Prentiss and Miss Prentiss are sisters-in-law. They are both fortunate in possessing voices of unusually fine quality.
71The music at the opening of the fine new Working Boys' Home the latter part of October was very enjoyable. At the evening concert the program was presented by Miss Cronyn, Miss Grace Carbone, Miss Maud Lane, Dr. J. J. Mooney, G. A. Lewis, J. D. Fitzgerald and Miss Mary C. Cronyn. At the mass for the opening services Dr. Mooney sang an "O Salutaris," Miss Grace Carbone a "Veni Creator" and Miss Mabelle H. McConnell an "Ave Marie."
73Many musical performances are promised during the coming month.
75Observer.
77Carl Bernhard.—The second vocal recital of the eminent baritone, Carl Bernhard, will be given at Steinway Hall on Tuesday evening, November 23. Henry Ern, violinist, who has but recently arrived in New York, will assist, and will play among other numbers the Adagio from the Bruch concerto. The program promises to be one of exceptional interest.
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83LEWIS WILLIAMS,
84BARITONE.
85Nordica Concert Tour, 1897-8.
86R. E. Johnston & Co., Managers,
8733 Union Square, Decker Building, New York.
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