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Musical Courier 1897-11-24: Vol 35 Iss 925, 1897
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1Rosenthal's Condition.
3The reports which have reached us from various sources concerning the illness of Moriz Rosenthal, the great piano virtuoso, seem to have been grossly exaggerated. Napoleon Vert, the London manager, recently received the following from Dr. Von Ziemssen, of Berlin: one of two readings
4The reports which have reached us from various sources concerning the illness of Moriz Rosenthal the great piano virtuoso, seem to have been grossly exaggerated. Napoleon Vert, the London manager, recently received the following from Dr. Von Ziemssen, of Berlin: one of two readings
6"I hereby certify, after careful examination, that Herr Moriz Rosenthal, with the exception of a slight nervousness, is in full health, and is perfectly fit to undertake the tour planned for him in a few months' time."
8Mr. Vert is accordingly arranging a tour for Rosenthal in the English provincial towns, to begin in March.
10This latter news has also been confirmed in the British letters to this paper.
12William C. Carl.—At the fiftieth recital in the Old First Church on Friday last, which was a gala occasion, the distinguished organist, Wm. C. Carl, was presented by the ladies of the congregation with a floral piece containing fifty chrysanthemums. On the same evening Dr. Duffield, the pastor of the church, tendered a reception to Mr. Carl and his choir in the manse.
14A Musicale at the Home of Mr. Driggs.—Those who had the privilege of attending the delightful musicales given last winter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer T. Driggs anticipated a rare treat on last Saturday evening, when the first of this season's series took place. Needless to say that anticipation was more than realized. The high standing of the artists, the excellence of the program, and the cordial hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Driggs all contributed to the enjoyment of the guests.
16Mme. Regina de Sales was listened to with pleasure, as were Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Chase, baritone and soprano, in several duets, which were warmly applauded. Among the other artists were Blanche Nilsson Armstrong, soprano; Henri Ern, violinist, who played with fine tone and conception the Wieniawski "Legende;" Forrest D. Carr, the well-known basso; Grace Preston, who is to tour with Nordica this season, and Rudolph Zwintscher, the Leipzig pianist. Miss Anna V. Metcalfe, who has lately returned from Paris, and Carrie Bridewell, the contralto, were also heard to advantage in several selections. The list would not be complete without mention of Mr. Baer, tenor; Eva Mae Clark and Clementine de Macchi. F. W. Riesberg was the accompanist. Among those present were:
18Mrs. James D. Lacey, Miss Lotta Louise Lacey, Mrs. Jeanne L. Bliss, Miss Alice B. Clark, A. E. Feuchsel, Mrs. E. G. Love, Miss Love, Albert Norris Haygby, Misses O'Donnell, W. W. Young, Mrs. C. A. Young, Mme. H. L. Corradi, Miss Josephine Bates, Misses Pinkham, Miss Julia May, Frederic Mariner, Wm. A. Dwyer, of Detroit; Mr. Bramwell, Miss Billing, Mr. Wareham, tenor; Mme. Katherine E. Von Klenner, Captain Von Klenner.
20Marie De Levenoff.—The following press notices were accorded Mme. Marie de Levenoff on her recent appearance in Brooklyn. Mme. de Levenoff is a sincere artist and one whose work will stand the closest scrutiny:
22Mme. Marie Pickell de Levenoff, a French pianist, made her American début last evening at the Hotel St. George, scoring a marked success. The pianist played a sonata by her old master, George Mathias, and the following difficult program: Pastoral Capriccio, Scarlatti-Tausig; "Finale du Concertstück," Von Weber; "Gondoliera," "Fleuse," Mendelssohn; "Berceuse," Grieg; "Castagnette," H. Ketten; "Valsees Serieuses," R. Lenormand; "Callirhoe," Chamade; "Valse Chromatique," Godard; "Nocturne en fa," Chopin; Eighth Rhapsodie, Liszt. She was heartily applauded for her brilliant work.—Brooklyn Eagle. one of two readings
23Mme. Marie Pickell de Levenoff, a French pianist, made her American début last evening at the Hotel St. George, scoring a marked success. The pianist played a sonata by her old master, George Mathias, and the following difficult program: Pastoral Capriccio; Scarlatti-Tausig; "Finale du Concertstück," Von Weber; "Gondoliera," "Fleuse," Mendelssohn; "Berceuse," Grieg; "Castagnette," H. Ketten; "Valsees Serieuses," R. Lenormand; "Callirhoe," Chamade; "Valse Chromatique," Godard; "Nocturne en fa," Chopin; Eighth Rhapsodie, Liszt. She was heartily applauded for her brilliant work.—Brooklyn Eagle. one of two readings
25Mme. Marie Pickell de Levenoff, the French pianist, gave a recital in the ballroom of the Hotel St. George last evening, and greatly pleased the fashionable audience which gathered to hear her. Her selections showed a wide range, and gave the performer ample opportunity to display her versatility. First came Mathias' sonata in two movements, and after that compositions from the works of Tausig, Weber, Mendelssohn, Grieg, Ketten, Lenormand, Godard, Chopin and Liszt. Of the latter's works Madame de Levenoff played the Eighth Rhapsody. The distinguishing characteristics of this artist are a refined imagination and a soft and graceful touch.—Standard Union.
27A piano recital was given last night in the banquet hall of the Hotel St. George by Mme. Marie Pickell de Levenoff, which attracted a large and appreciative audience, as the recital was of a higher order than usual. Madame de Levenoff is a graduate of the Paris Conservatory, and her repertory included both classical and operatic gems, which she executed with equal facility and thorough knowledge of the different compositions. Mme. de Levenoff has a clear finger technic and a warm tone of gradation, which showed an absolute finish to all of her work.—Brooklyn Citizen.
29Personal.
31Another Engagement for Franko.—Sam Franko, conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra, will lead the orchestra at the Lyceum Theatre, beginning on Tuesday evening.
33J. Ardma Donaghey.—J. Ardma Donaghey, the baritone, gave a recital on Friday evening, November 19, at 365 Fifth avenue. He was assisted by Carrie Roma, Mrs. Frank Leslie, Mrs. Crandell, and Mr. Mather and Mr. Quinn.
35Florence Terrel.—Florence Terrel, the successful young pianist and pupil of Alexander Lambert, has been engaged to appear in Boston on November 27, at Madame Sembrich's concert. She will play the Henselt concerto with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
37Jean Gerardy and His 'Cello.—They both arrived Saturday, the former considerably more valuable than when he appeared here in 1894, and the latter worth $10,000, so it is said. The young virtuoso—he is not yet twenty—will play next Sunday at the Metropolitan Opera House.
39Arabella Duncan.—The solo position of the Presbyterian Church of Summit, N. J. (A. L. Barnes, organist), has been filled by a pupil of Theodor Björksten. Miss Duncan was selected from among a large number of applicants. Her voice is a soprano of pure quality and great carrying power, and she sings with taste and expression.
41Louis C. Elson.—The dates of the engagements of Louis C. Elson for the remainder of this month and for December are as follows: November 29 and 30, Toledo; December 1 and 2, Saginaw, Mich.; December 3 and 4, Toledo; December 6, Columbus, Ohio; December 7, Granville, Ohio; December 11, Nashville, Tenn.; December 13, Atlanta, Ga.; December 14, Augusta, Ga.; December 16, Savannah, Ga.; December 17, Wilmington, N. C. In January a trip to Cornell University, St. Louis and the West is to be made.
43A Pupil of Magda Buedel.—At a concert given in the Methodist Episcopal Church, corner of Linden and Ocean avenues, Jersey City, Clara Schriner, a pupil of Magda Buedel, carried off a large share of the honors. From the Greenville Herald the following is quoted:
45Miss Clara Schriner, a pupil from the studio of Mrs. Magda Buedel, was the distinguished feature of the concert, and deeply impressed the audience with her brilliant execution of the "Shadow Song" from "Dinorah," and "Angels Ever Bright and Fair," by Händel; most attractive is her beautiful and large range of voice and distinct enunciation.
47Franz Kaltenborn Organizes an Orchestra.—Franz Kaltenborn's Sextet and Quartet have met with so much success that this energetic violinist has worked up a new plan which promises to be most excellent. There being a demand for small orchestras for out of town choral society concerts, Mr. Kaltenborn has specially organized a small orchestra for that purpose, to be known as Kaltenborn's Choral Club Orchestra, and which is made up of the best men from the Seidl Orchestra. This orchestra will also be under the management of Mrs. Louise B. Kaltenborn.
49Louis G. Muniz.—Mr. Muniz takes a pardonable pride in claiming the discovery of a true and practical method for the development of the singing voice. He has been a deep thinker and investigator and a constant student of various methods. He has deduced from the musical rules taught by piano teachers much that was useful in forming his own ideas as to the best way to solve certain physiological problems connected with the voice. His experience as an accompanist and as assistant to vocal teachers has greatly aided him in developing his own method.
51Gertrude May Stein.—The gifted contralto Gertrude May Stein will leave this country in the spring. She has signed a three years' contract to sing leading roles in the Opera House at Mannheim, Germany. Miss Stein's winter engagements will keep her up to the time of sailing. She sings this week with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. On December 2 she will be heard in Gluck's "Orpheus" with the Boston Apollo Club. The Choral Symphony Society has engaged her for concerts in Watertown, N. Y., and in St. Louis. In the second week of January she sings in five concerts with Ysaye, and later still in Denver, Milwaukee, Ypsilanti and Cincinnati.
53Howard F. Peirce.—The piano recital which Mr. Peirce will give on the afternoon of December 1 in Carnegie Chamber Music Hall will be his first appearance in New York. He has, however, played successfully in many of the Western cities and in Boston, where his two appearances with the Kniesel Quartet were highly praised by the critics. one of two readings
54Howard F. Peirce.—The piano recital which Mr. Peirce will give on the afternoon of December 1 in Carnegie Chamber Music Hall will be his first appearance in New York. He has, however, played successfully in many of the Western cities and in Boston, where his two appearances with the Kniessel Quartet were highly praised by the critics. one of two readings
56He was a pupil of Rheinberger and of Josef Giehrl in Munich, and later studied with the great pianist and teacher Buonamici, in Florence. The interval since his return from abroad has been spent in teaching and in hard study preparatory to entering upon his career as a concert pianist.
58His recital next Wednesday will be under the management of Remington Squire.
60The Apollo Club.—The appended notice from the Pittsburgh Chronicle refers to a concert given in Carnegie Hall by the well-known Apollo Club:
62The Spiering Quartet, Mme. Johanna Gadasky and the Apollo Club proved a strong attraction, and last evening Carnegie Hall was full almost to the last seat with the members of the club and their friends. Gadasky, who was such a favorite here during the German opera season, scored a triumph in last night's concert. Every number was encored, and each encore created an appetite for still another. Darmoch's "Brook Song," from the "Scarlet Letter," a selection with a strong Wagnerian flavor, was the singer's first essay, and on her second appearance she sang a trio of ballads—Franz's "Welkomen Mein Wald," Lassen's "Springtime" and "When Katie Tuned the Old Guitar." The range between the first and last selection was comprehensive, but Gadasky's genius embraced each class, and she sang each number as though her strength lay in that splendid direction, and the house went quite mad with enthusiasm. Not a little glory fell to the lot of the accomplished August William Hoffman, who supplemented Gadasky's efforts with the skill that marks the true musician. The club gave Hawley's "Bugle Song" with fine effect, and brought the program to a close with two very clever numbers—a madrigal, by Max Spicker, and "Three Words," a dainty little piece from the pen of Horatio Parker. The assistance given by the string quartet, an excellent band of artists, completed a delightful program. one of two readings
63The Spiering Quartet, Mme. Johanna Gadasky and the Apollo Club proved a strong attraction, and last evening Carnegie Hall was full almost to the last seat with the members of the club and their friends. Gadasky, who was such a favorite here during the German opera season, scored a triumph in last night's concert. Every number was encored, and each encore created an appetite for still another. Darmoch's "Brook Song," from the "Scarlet Letter," a selection with a strong Wagnerian flavor, was the singer's first essay, and on her second appearance she sang a trio of ballads—Franz's "Welkommene Mein Wald," Lassen's "Springtime" and "When Katie Tuned the Old Guitar." The range between the first and last selection was comprehensive, but Gadasky's genius embraced each class, and she sang each number as though her strength lay in that splendid direction, and the house went quite mad with enthusiasm. Not a little glory fell to the lot of the accomplished August William Hoffman, who supplemented Gadasky's efforts with the skill that marks the true musician. The club gave Hawley's "Bugle Song" with fine effect, and brought the program to a close with two very clever numbers—a madrigal, by Max Spicker, and "Three Words," a dainty little piece from the pen of Horatio Parker. The assistance given by the string quartet, an excellent band of artists, completed a delightful program. one of two readings
65Cedar Rapids College of Music.—The faculty of the Cedar Rapids College of Music gave a concert on October 25, which was a great success, and which satisfactorily proved the ability of the entire corps of teachers. The program is appended;
67Duo, two pianos, Pas des Cymbales…………………….Chaminade
68Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Hall.
69Reading, To-morrow at 10………………………………….Perry
70Miss Alice Mary Skinner.
71Quartet, op. 70, E flat………………………………………Jadassoh
72Schmidt String Quartet and piano.
74Vocal—
75Come Sweet Morning………………………………………Old French
76I'm Wearing Awa…………………………………………..Foote
77Piano, Scherzo, B flat minor……………………………….Chopin one of two readings
78Piano, Scherzo, B flat minor……………………………Chopin one of two readings
79Mrs. Sara Sayles Gilpin.
80Quartet, op. 83, No. 3………………………………………Haydn
81Schmidt String Quartet.
83Piano—
84Loch Lomond……………………………………………….Old Scotch
85Good Night………………………………………………….Rubifrok
86Mr. Hall.
87E flat Etude………………………………………………….Liszt
88Valse le Bal………………………………………………….Rubinstein
89Mrs. Gilpin.
90Violin solos—
91Romance de Rubinstein, op. 44……………………………Wieniawski one of two readings
92Romance de Rubinstein, op. 44………………………..Wieniawski one of two readings
93Scene de la Csarda…………………………………………Hubay one of two readings
94Scene de la Csarda………………………………………….Hubay one of two readings
95Mr. Jacob Schmidt.
96Reading, The Tenor……………………………………….Bunner one of two readings
97Reading, The Tenor………………………………………Bunner one of two readings
98Trio, D minor, op. 25………………………………………Reissiger
99Messrs. Schmidt, Hiksa and Hall.
101C. C. Muller.—The new quartet by Müller, dedicated to the ladies of the Harlem Philharmonic, which was given a first production by the Dannreuther Quartet on November
103CHICKERING HALL,
104Wednesday Afternoon, December 1,
105at 3 o'clock.
106TESTIMONIAL CONCERT
107GIVEN TO
108Mr. Richard Hoffman.
109(Fiftieth anniversary of his first appearance in New York.)
110TICKETS, $1.50.
111Can be obtained at Chickering Hall.
113DAVID MANNES,
114Violinist.
115CARNEGIE HALL,
116NEW YORK.
118LOUIS G. MUNIZ,
119Teacher of the TRUE and PRACTICAL
120Pianist and Accompanist. Vocal Method.
121Lessons at STUDIO, 487 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK,
122or at pupil's residence by special arrangement.
123Mr. Muniz accepts engagements as accompanist for Leading Artists ONLY.
125METROPOLITAN COLLEGE OF MUSIC.
126Lecture Course. Thursdays at 3.
127PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY HALL, 156 FIFTH AVE.
128Nov. 11th. Prof. Waldo S. Pratt, Scope of Music History.
129Nov. 18th. Mr. John C. Griggs, Mystery Plays and Passion Music.
130Medieval Hymns.
131Dec. 2d. Mr. H. B. Krehbiel, Classic and Romantic Music.
132Dec. 9th. Mr. C. S. Hamilton, Sonata-Symphony Form.
133Dec. 16th. Miss M. G. Fries, Dance Music. one of two readings
134Dec. 16th. Miss M. G. Pratt, Dance Music. one of two readings
135Jan. 6th. Prof. G. C. Gow, History of Notation.
136Jan. 13th. Miss K. S. Chittenden, Scanning of Melodies.
137Jan. 20th. Mr. L. L. Russell, The Relation of Speech to the Voice
138Jan. 27th. Mr. W. J. Henderson, Modern Oratorio.
139Feb. 3d. Mr. Griggs, German Songs and Ballads.
140Feb. 10th. Dr. Chappell, The Ballad, World Music.
141Feb. 17th. Dr. Landon Humphrey, Church Music in England.
142Feb. 24th. Dr. H. G. Hanchett, Melodic Development.
143March 3d. Mr. R. H. Woodman, The Organ.
144March 10th. Mr. Griggs, Modern Opera. one of two readings
145March 10th. Mr. Griggs, Modern French Composers. one of two readings
146March 17th. Miss May Hurlbut, Modern French Composers.
147March 24th. Mr. Dudley Buck, The Composer's Point of View.
148March 31st. Prof. Gow, Development of Tonality.
149April 7th. Mr. Griggs, Mozart.
150April 14th. Mr. Parry, Wagner.
151April 21st. Mr. F. H. Potter, Italian Opera.
152April 28th. Mr. Griggs, American Song Writers.
154This course is open to the public at the nominal rate of $5.00.
155For season tickets and programs apply at 21 East 14th Street.
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