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Musical Courier 1897-11-24: Vol 35 Iss 925, 1897
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1MINNEAPOLIS.
2OFFICE OF THE MUSICAL COURIER, MASONIC TEMPLE,
3MINNEAPOLIS, November 1, 1897.
5THE season of 1897-8 has fairly begun in this our City of Flour. The Ladies' Thursday Musicales opened its regular course of fortnightly recitals on the morning of October 21, at which time the following program was given in excellent form:
7Overture, Jubilee……………………………………………..Von Weber
8(Arranged for two pianos, eight hands.)
9Miss Eulaie Chenevert, Miss Jessie T. Wood, Miss Anna O. Werner, Mrs. T. D. Bell.
11Musical Notes…………………………………………………….
12Miss Ethel Louise Rounds.
14Ballads—
15The Year's at the Spring………………………………………Hartog
16Who'll Buy My Lavender?…………………………………….German
17Miss Clara Williams.
19Piano solos—
20Valse Pittoresque, op. 50, No. 8……………………………Reinhold
21Vogel als Prophet, op. 82, No. 7……………………………Schumann
22Le Coucou………………………………………………………..Daquin
23Mrs. Fred G. Smith.
25Song, My Heart Is Weary………………………………………Goring Thomas
26Mrs. William N. Porteous.
27Paper, The Hospital Work of the Thursday Musicales.
28Mrs. Henry J. Fletcher.
30(no line here) one of two readings
31Song, L'Eté………………………………………………………Chaminade
32Miss Clara Williams.
34Violin solo—
35Romance………………………………………………………..Svendsen
36Gondoliera………………………………………………………Ries
37Miss Hope O. Payne.
39Duet, Dark Day of Horror (from Semiramide)………….Rossini
40Miss Mattie Redlon, Mrs. Frank Watersman. one of two readings
41Miss Mattie Redlon, Mrs. Frank Waterman. one of two readings
43The study course will be "the opera" in the French school of composition. Gluck and his works will receive special attention. For real, honest work in musical research, and as a most important and strong influence in the art life of our city, this club is truly equalled and never excelled by any music club in the entire Union. There is a dignity and earnestness about the recitals that make them truly delightful morning concerts, all social elements being reserved for the regular monthly afternoon reception in the club's pretty studio. Their funds are expended in gathering together a valuable musical library and in the bringing of learned musicians before the Minneapolis public.
45All that can be done toward creating an intelligent musical sentiment in the city they are certainly a very considerable factor in bringing about. Already have they given us Mr. Henry E. Krehbiel, of New York, with one of his interesting lectures.
47Since I last wrote we have had several interesting song recitals by Miss Clara Williams, soprano, a pupil of Randegger, London, England. On the evening of October 6 she gave her professional recital at the First Baptist Church, where she was formerly a member of the choir. This was sufficient of itself to fill the large auditorium, for she was always a favorite, and everyone felt a personal interest in her career.
49A group of English ballads was sung with exquisite taste and tenderness, and the waltz song from "Romeo and Juliette" was daintily given. But the recitative and aria of Mozart was unsuited to the limitations of her voice; also Gounod's "O Divine Redeemer." In expression and sweetness of tone there was nothing to be desired. The purity of method, refinement and exquisite grace which characterized her singing made it a delight to all who had the privilege of listening to her.
51Hal S. Woodruff made his first appearance on a concert program since his return from Europe. As he is a very popular man it goes without saying that he was most enthusiastically received and his share in the program heartily enjoyed.
53Mr. Hoevel, violinist, appeared in two numbers which were given correct readings. His playing is smooth and scholarly, technically considered. Mrs. Josephine Bonaparte Rice gave two readings. Her program number was Owen Meredith's "The Portrait," and she responded with an encore. Mrs. Rice has a beautiful face, good figure and a mellow voice, which she has in excellent training. She thoroughly understands Delsartian expression and is a truthful exponent of its place in elocutionary effort.
55October 25 and 27 were the dates of William H. Sherwood's recitals. He was as warmly welcomed here as elsewhere, his old friends who have heard him many times noting with pride his improvement in many ways, and the new and younger element who heard him for the first time on this occasion, were treated to a delightful evening of piano playing that will not soon be forgotten. Owing to severe illness in my family I was not able to attend. This I very much regretted, for I was anxious to hear him.
57Another of the enjoyable musical functions of October was the parlor concert given by the Woman's Improvement League, given at the beautiful home of Mrs. H. F. Brown, 320 Seventh street South. The program was arranged by Mrs. W. C. Foster, the accomplished reader.
59There was not a flaw in the presentation of the entire program. Each participant was well prepared, and each gave the numbers in excellent form. The vocalists are the possessors of very good voices, and sing well. A training with some great vocal teacher would develop an exceptionally beautiful voice in both Mrs. Thompson and Miss Rolston, each of whom has voice and ability well worth the expenditure of a good many American dollars for the privilege of studying with some eminent vocal instructor. Mr. Fiset, a recent addition to the musical circles of Minneapolis, is a finely equipped musician, and does some wonderfully good work upon his favorite instrument, the guitar. I am free to say, however, that the many limitations of the guitar make it impossible to give the deeper meanings contained in the higher classics, and although the special arrangements are musical, and for that reason pleasing, still much is lost that we have learned to love and always expect to hear. Mr. Fiset is a musician of ability, and has a good repertory gleaned from all the great composers. He loves his instrument, and plays artistically upon it. His share in the program was very much enjoyed.
61Miss Olsen, the pianist, is a pupil of Dr. Ernest Jedlicka, of the Scharwenka Conservatory at Berlin, and was his private pupil for two years. Miss Olsen is one of the most talented and scholarly pianists of Minneapolis, and her work is rapidly gaining for her the recognition among musicians which it richly deserves. Her technic is firm, clear and clean cut; expression noble, broad and essentially musical. She possesses temperament and much soul, and as the years go by, if there is no hindrance to her progress in study, she will become one of our most accomplished American lady pianists. Miss Nellette Reed, who gave a scene from Shakespeare's "As You Like It," proved herself a talented actress. The lady is a pupil of Mrs. W. C. Foster, our accomplished dramatic reader and society leader. The occasion was a pronounced success and netted a neat sum to the flower committee of the Woman's Improvement League of Minneapolis.
63(To be continued.)
65TORONTO.
67TORONTO, November 13, 1897.
69ACCORDING to current report neither Mr. Torrington's nor Mr. Anger's Philharmonic societies is to be in evidence this season, and, what is considered socially to be of greater importance, Mr. Vogt's Mendelssohn Choir will also be out of it, for this year at any rate.
71For a long time the Philharmonics have had most discouraging financial experiences, and their temporary or permanent demise surprises no one. On the other hand, however, the Mendelssohns have always flourished, and it is due only to the excessive demands on Mr. Vogt's time in other directions that he cannot for this season undertake the direction of that society, and I suppose no other conductor would be acceptable to the management. With our three principal societies retired Toronto will have a comparatively uneventful local musical year.
73The Toronto Male Chorus Club, with Mr. McNally as its new conductor, will give one concert, and what is known as the Toronto Select Choir has been organized under the musical direction of J. M. Sherlock. The latter will be limited in membership to 100 mixed voices, and they now have an attractive program in preparation. It is probable that a noted tenor and a pianist will be the star attractions in their concert to be given in February. I imagine that Mr. Sherlock will make a decided success with his society.
75One of the chief events this season was a recital on the 4th inst. in Association Hall by William H. Sherwood, the well-known Chicago pianist, assisted by Miss Amy Robsart Jaffray, vocalist, and Giuseppe Dinelli, the last named acting as accompanist and also taking the second piano in a concerto with Mr. Sherwood.
77Mr. Sherwood's marked ability and virtuosity are so widely and thoroughly understood that it would seem quite superfluous were I to comment upon his playing. But it is in order to say that the consensus of musical opinion is that never has he appeared in Toronto to such advantage, and that the passing years, instead of indicating that he has come to a standstill, merely serve as marks of increasing artistic progress. And when one has to state that upon the occasion under notice Mr. Sherwood was suffering with a partially disabled hand, the impression he created is all the more remarkable.
79Miss Jaffray, who gave diversity to Mr. Sherwood's program, came from Chicago this season to join the vocal faculty of the Metropolitan School of Music. Her voice is a beautifully musical and vibrant mezzo, and she uses it with the skill of a true artist. In addition to her vocal qualification, she presents a charming, graceful and dignified personality. Her program selections were Luckstone's "Valse Delite," Bradsky's "Thou Art Mine All," and Hawley's "Because I Love You, Dear." As an encore to the first she gave "Quando a te Lieta," from "Faust."
81Mr. Dinelli ably maintained his second piano part in the concerto (Saint-Saëns' G minor) with Mr. Sherwood, and his accompaniments to Miss Jaffray were, as usual, smooth and reliable.
83Toronto is to receive an addition to its professional ranks in the person of Dr. Albert Ham, of Taunton, England, who has been engaged as organist and choirmaster of St. James' Cathedral, the leading Episcopal church in this city. Dr. Ham succeeds Mr. J. Humfrey Anger, Mrs. Bac. The latter took temporary charge of the music at St. James' upon the death of Mr. Stocks Hammond some months ago.
85EDMOND L. ROBERTS.
87Verdi Very Sick.—Since the burial of his wife the great Italian composer Verdi has been seriously ill.
89Liebling Coming Here.—Berlin, November 20.—George Liebling, the composer and royal pianist, some time ago struck a critic, and was sentenced to a fortnight's imprisonment, but he has determined to emigrate to the United States without undergoing his punishment.
91If he returns to Germany, however, he will be subject to arrest and imprisonment. He has brothers living in New York and Chicago. Liebling appealed to the Emperor, who refused to pardon him.—Cabled to the Times.
93Burck Arrives.—Burck, the well-known violinist, who has been studying in Brussels some years with Ysaye, arrived here last week. He will be heard in concert during the season. Mr. Burck was at one time a member of the Thomas Orchestra.
95Burmeister-Petersen.—Mme. Dory Burmeister-Petersen, a favorite pupil of Liszt, is without doubt one of the best interpreters of the great master, while her refined, intellectual playing and perfect technic raises her far above the average of modern virtuosi. In London the public and the critics bore unanimous testimony to her success. Madame Burmeister gave a concert at the Court Theatre, Brunswick, October 30, at which she played R. Burmeister's D minor concerto, for piano and orchestra, and three numbers by Liszt.—Exchange.
97STEINWAY & SONS,
98Pianoforte Manufacturers to His Imperial Majesty,
99THE CZAR OF RUSSIA.
101MESSRS. STEINWAY & SONS received on November 16 the appended cable dispatch from their London house:
103STEINWAY, NEW YORK:
104Have received warrant from Imperial Chancellerie appointing us manufacturers to His Majesty the Czar of Russia.
105Signed, STEINWAY.
107This latest appointment completes a record never before attained by any piano manufacturer in the world, embracing as it does:
108Emperor Wilhelm II. of Germany and the Royal Court of Prussia.
109The Queen of England.
110The Prince and Princess of Wales.
111The King of Italy.
112The Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary.
113The King of Saxony.
114The Queen of Spain.
115The Mikado of Japan.
116The Sultan of Turkey.
117The King of Norway and Sweden.
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