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Musical Courier 1898-01-05: Vol 36 Iss 931, 1898
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1Second Powers-Mannes Musicae.
3The second of the series in Carnegie Lyceum found all the boxes filled, the parterre full to overflowing and people standing, such was the interest manifested to hear this program:
4Polonaise (Le Bal)……………………………Rubinstein
5Ave Maria………………………………………Raff
6The Dream…………………………………….Rubinstein
7Schmerzen…………………………………….Wagner
8Chanson Arabe……………………………….Bizet
9Franklyn Van Rensselaer Bunn……………..
10Offrande………………………………………Hahn
11Premieres Fleurs……………………………..Lenormand
12Hey Dolly, Ho Dolly…………………………Loomis
13Miss Grace Gregory.
14Romance in F major………………………….Beethoven
15Gavotte from the E major sonata for violin
16(unaccompanied)…………………………….Bach
17Sarabande…………………………………….(A. D., 1697-1764) Leclair
18Tambourin…………………………………….Leclair
19David Mannes.
20The Eagle…………………………………….MacDowell one of two readings
21The Eagle……………………………………..MacDowell one of two readings
22March Wind………………………………….MacDowell one of two readings
23March Wind…………………………………..MacDowell one of two readings
24Improvisation………………………………..MacDowell one of two readings
25Improvisation…………………………………MacDowell one of two readings
26Poem…………………………………………MacDowell one of two readings
27Poem…………………………………………..MacDowell one of two readings
28Polonaise, op. 46…………………………..MacDowell one of two readings
29Polonaise, op. 46…………………………….MacDowell one of two readings
30Mrs. Hadden-Alexander.
31Warum schimmert dein Auge…………………Grieg
32Die Liebe hat gelogen………………………..Franz
33Miss Gregory.
34The Roving Gypsy…………………………..Dvorák
35Songs My Mother Taught Me…………………Dvorák one of two readings
36Songs My Mother Taught Me………………….Dvorák one of two readings
37(Two gypsy songs.)
38Mr. Bunn.
39Accompanist, F. W. Riesberg.
41Mrs. Alexander is a newcomer here, one of Professor MacDowell's best pupils; she need pose as no one's pupil, however, for the lady is a full-fledged artist. She has artistic abandon, a strong and supple wrist, flexible and always musical touch, and a reserve power which allows of surprising climaxes. These are the main features of her playing, but they poorly indicate what the artist achieves. She is also to be thanked for introducing to an intelligent and appreciative body of listeners a set of piano pieces not generally played; ten years hence MacDowell's will become standard.
43Of Franklyn Van Rensselaer Bunn much good had been heard, and on this, his first public appearance, he proved that he fully justified it. His is a high lyric tenor, especially suited to his first group of songs; its quality is at times reminiscent of that silver-throated tenor's, Rieger's. Undoubtedly his finest effects are made in points of delicacy and dainty sentiment. His career will be watched with interest, for youth, health and ambition are his, and these, coupled with the first requisite of the singer, voice, should lead to glory.
45Miss Gregory substituted for Miss Marguerite Hall, who was ill, and who will sing next time (January 12). She is thoroughly artistic in all she does, and was especially so in the French songs.
47Mr. Mannes is at all times a sincere, earnest, manly young violinist. The Beethoven Romanze in F breathed reverence, dignity, lofty classic sentiment; the Bach Gavotte was rhythmic, of solid musical texture, even in the dance form, and the bright, even witty Leclair Tambourin set all heads a-wagging.
49Mr. Riesberg accompanied all the artists.
50Besides Miss Hall, Herbert Miller, baritone, will appear at the next Wednesday morning, January 12.
52Music Notes.
54That bright San Francisco paper Town Talk, which has a specially interesting music department, had in its December 4 issue portraits of five prominent members of Santa Cruz musical circles, Miss Minnie Dyer, Miss Maude Hohmann, Miss Grace Delamater, Miss Ethelbert Louise Morey and Fred R. Howe. There was a drawing room recital in Santa Cruz recently at the residence of Lieut. A. A. Morey, when the leading amateurs of Santa Cruz were present and were unanimous in their praise of the concert, which was arranged by Miss Morey. Miss Grace Carroll, of Oakland, mezzo soprano; Mrs. Lora Effey Adams, soprano, and Percy Fenimore, baritone, were the soloists. Miss Morey and Mr. B. B. Pixley were heard to advantage in a duet.
56The Montreal Daily Star has an account of the opening of the Dominion College of Music in that city on the evening of December 1. The exercises took place in Karn Music Hall, St. Catherine street, and the occasion was marked by appropriate ceremonies. One of the features of the evening was the address by the vice-president, R. R. Stevenson. In the course of his remarks he said:
57"The Dominion College of Music was organized by a few of our leading musicians in 1894. The charter was obtained and the college launched under the approval and direct patronage of Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal, L.L.D., Cantab., Chancellor of the McGill University, and R. W. Heneker, Esq., D. C. L., L.L.D., Chancellor of the University of Bishop's College, Lennoxville.
59"The first examination was held in June, 1895, when three candidates presented themselves for examination. In order to show the need for this step, it may be stated that at the last examination, held in June, ninety candidates were examined in Montreal, Ottawa and Sherbrooke, the examinations lasting over three days."
61After alluding to the admirable location of the college, Mr. Stevenson made the following announcement:
62"In order to stimulate and encourage students in the various branches of music, several of the teachers have generously donated scholarships, entitling the winner to one year's free course of tuition. The following scholarships have already been promised: H. W. Reyner, Mus. Bac., A.R.C.O., and Septimus Fraser in piano playing; Mr. C. E. B. Price, A.R.C.O., and William Bohrer in singing; P. J. Illsley, Mus. Bac., A.R.C.O., in theory of music.
64"These scholarships will be awarded after competition, and the examinations for the same will be held during Christmas week. With reference to the organ scholarship, it may be said that upon the completion of the large three manual electric organ to be erected in this hall, a scholarship in organ playing will be offered for competition. The organ is expected to be in place early in January.
66"All students," continued the speaker, "were to have the advantage of the free privileges of rudiments of music, harmony, lectures by members of the faculty upon all musical subjects and upon the throat in its relation to singing by a well-known medical man of this city. There would also be pupils' concerts, organ recitals, concerts given by the college, and by eminent artists when visiting Montreal, and special rates to a large number of the concerts held in Montreal."
68A very pleasant musical program followed the address, those taking part being Messrs. S. Fraser, Baker, J. J. Goulet, Miss Moffat, Miss Starke, Mrs. Benjamin Burland, and Mrs. Findlay. Refreshments were also served.
70Walter Henry Hall.
72The 4 o'clock choral service of St. James' Episcopal Church, at Seventy-first street and Madison avenue, is rapidly becoming one of the musical features of this city. This service is of course under the able direction of Walter Henry Hall, organist and choirmaster. As a trainer of boys' voices, Mr. Hall has no superior in this country, and the beautiful tone produced by his boys is a source of wonder and study to the great number of musicians who come to hear this service. Theo. Van Yorx, tenor, and Will W. Thomas, basso, both well-known soloists, are members of Mr. Hall's choir.
74Metropolitan Sunday Concert
76Nordica and Plançon were the soloists at the last Sunday night concert at the Metropolitan, which was well attended. Nordica sang the aria "Erzébet," from Erkel's Hungarian opera, and a group of songs by American composers, MacDowell, Chadwick, Mrs. Beach and de Koven. Plançon was in good voice and proved the usual favorite. There was nothing novel or significant, however, to record in the case of either artist. Seidl conducted, and several familiar orchestral numbers were greeted with much applause.
78CORINNE MOORE-LAWSON, SOPRANO.
79Address: The La Rochelle, 97 W. 75th St., New York City.
80Western Representative:
81Mrs. Geo. Benedict Carpenter, Steinway Hall, Chicago
83WHITNEY MOCKRIDGE,
84The Great American Tenor,
85Of Royal Opera Covent Garden and principal London and Provincial Concerts.
86IN AMERICA MARCH and APRIL, 1898.
87For Terms and vacant Dates address
88R. E. JOHNSTON & CO.,
8938 Union Square, Decker Bldg., New York.
91Opera, Concerts and Song Recitals
92MAUD PRATT-CHASE, Dramatic Soprano.
93HARRY LUCIUS CHASE, Baritone.
94DIRECTION: VICTOR THRANE,
9533 Union Square, West, New York.
97GEORGE LEHMANN, VIOLINIST. one of two readings
98Concerts, Recitals, Musicals. one of two readings
99Studio: 8 East 17th St. one of two readings
100For terms, dates, etc., address one of two readings
101R. E. JOHNSTON & CO., one of two readings
10233 UNION SQUARE, one of two readings
103Decker Building, one of two readings
104NEW YORK CITY. one of two readings
106FRANZ LISTEMANN one of two readings
107Violoncellist. one of two readings
108Solo and Chamber Music. one of two readings
109Instruction given only on Tuesdays and Fridays. one of two readings
110Residence: 118 East 86th St., New York. one of two readings
112CHARLES W. CLARK, BARITONE. one of two readings
113Oratorio and Concert. one of two readings
114In America December, January and February. one of two readings
115For Terms, Dates, etc., address one of two readings
116Wolfsohn's Musical Bureau, one of two readings
117131 East 17th Street, New York. one of two readings
119BEEKMAN, Soprano. one of two readings
120Concert, Oratorio, Recitals. one of two readings
121Room 88 Decker Building, one of two readings
12233 Union Square, New York. one of two readings
123(no line here) one of two readings
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