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Musical Courier 1898-04-27: Vol 36 Iss 947, 1898
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1ferent movements. The minuetto and aria were in particular charmingly given. Miss Johnstone's remaining numbers were Thomé's "Andante Religioso" and the brilliant "Spanish Dances," by Rekfeldt, in which, as usual, Mr. Bradley's sympathetic accompaniment lent no small charm to the power and passionate feeling of the violinist.
3Mrs. Elizabeth Northrop, the doubly attractive soprano, since she pleases both the critical eye and ear, won the immediate control of the audience by the Liszt "Loreley," that rather thankless song, which is nevertheless a test of skill. This success she supplemented by Arditi's waltz song, "Se Saran Rose," in which her pure, clear tones throughout the extent of her register proved her mastery of Italian bel canto. She also sang very daintily Cham- nade's "L'Ete" and "Si tu Renenais," by Tiercelin.
5Perry Averill's appearance was greeted as usual with warmest applause; to speak of his singing to New Yorkers is like gilding refined gold, the shine of which has become known to all musicians throughout his seasons of sincere and skilled musical work. Perhaps he has never sung better than in his final number, an Irish ballad, called "The Minstrel Boy." His other selections were by Massenet and Schumann and the difficult prologue from "I Pagliacci."
7Miss Marian Monk Heming Chase's fine piano solos by Moszkowski, which, grouped in this way and well played, gave the audience a chance to see how much better some of Moszkowski's compositions are than some of the new Russian compositions which pianists have been exploiting lately. Miss Heming accompanied Mrs. North- rop's songs. Mr. Bradley played all other accompani- ments. Altogether a concert that lingers pleasantly in the memory.
9Sinsheimer Pupils' Concert.
11A DIFFICULT and interesting program was inter- preted by the pupils of Bernard Sinsheimer in Stein- way Hall last Friday evening. It exhibited, taken all in all, a surprising excellence of conception in regard to the emotional content of the compositions given and a commendable degree of finish in technic. These violin pupils of Mr. Sinsheimer are beginning to be a credit to their teacher, and some of them—we will not be so invidious as to mention names—ought not to be missing when the roll is called for future artists.
13Mrs. C. Raschig sang the Liszt "Loreley" in a manner which highly pleased the listeners.
15In appreciation of his conscientious efforts for their success Mr. Sinsheimer's pupils presented him with a handsome loving cup and a laurel wreath. A hearty demonstration of approval followed the presentation address. The complete program of the concert was:
17Vorspiel, Lohengrin………………………………………Wagner
18Misses Hahn, Hochheimer, Stern.
19Messrs. Bernstein, Levy, Hirschberg, Wolff, Levey.
20Romance, G major………………………………………Beethoven
21Concerto Romantique…………………………………….Godard
22Legende…………………………………………………Wieniawski
23G. Levey.
24Romance…………………………………………………Svendsen
25Hungarian Dance, No. 5……………………………….Brahms-Joachim
26Miss M. Hahn.
27Si Mes Vers Avaient Des Ailes………………………….Hahn
28A May Morning…………………………………………Denza
29Mrs. C. Raschig.
30Fantaisie Appassionata………………………………….Vieuxtemps
31J. Hirschberg.
32Prize Song, Meistersinger……………………………….Wagner
33Miss B. Hochheimer.
34Concerto, D minor, No. 4……………………………….Vieuxtemps
35M. Bernstein.
36Midsummer Night's Dream……………………………..Mendelssohn
37Elfen March, Nocturne, Wedding March. one of two readings
38Misses Hahn, Hochheimer, Stern. one of two readings
39Messrs. Bernstein, Levy, Hirschberg, Wolff, Levey. one of two readings
40Elfen March, Nocturne, Wedding March………………Messrs. Bernstein, Levy, Hirschberg, Wolff, Levey. one of two readings
42"Carmen" at the American.
44THE Castle Square opera this week is "Carmen," with the following excellent cast:
46Don José……………………………………………….Thos. H. Persse
47Escamillo……………………………………………….Max Eugene
48Il Doncaior, a smuggler……………………………….Wm. Wolff
49Il Remendado, a smuggler…………………………….Arthur Wooley
50Zuniga……………………………………………………Wm. Broderick
51Morales…………………………………………………..Richard Ridgely
52Lilias Pastias…………………………………………..Chas. Scribner
53Michaela…………………………………………………Edith Mason
54Frasquita, gypsy friend of Carmen…………………….Florence Relda
55Mercedes, gypsy friend of Carmen…………………….Bernice Holmes
56Carmen…………………………………………………..Lizzie Macnichol
58The stage settings are superb. The chorus on Monday night did itself proud, not alone in its appearance, but in animation as well as in its decidedly good singing.
60Miss Macnichol was a charming Carmen. Mr. Persse acted with spirit and sang the character of Don José—with long before he thought of taking up the stage, and he made amateur appearances in "The Pirates of Penzance," "Pinafore" and "The Chimes of Normandy" in Winnipeg in 1882 and 1883. On New Year's Day, 1886, he began the serious study of music in New York. His first professional engagement was of seven weeks' duration with the Marie Greenwood English Grand Opera Company, in New York in 1887. He left them to join the Ilma de Murska company in a concert tour, singing one act of the opera and in the first part of a concert program. Of that company, Max Strakosch was manager, Ilma di Murska soprano, Helen Norman contralto, Edward Cormell bass, and Mr. Persse tenor. The latter is the only survivor of these five.
62Mr. Persse then joined Clara Louise Kellogg in a concert tour, still under Max Strakosch, singing the last act of "Il Trovatore," the third act of "Martha," the garden scene from "Faust," and an act of "Favorita." The following season Miss Kellogg went out at the head of an English grand opera company, having Mr. Persse as one of the tenors, singing Thaddeus, Lionel in "Martha," and small parts in other operas, when the company's leading tenor, Leonard Labatt, was in the cast. During one of the performances in Philadelphia, the opportunity came for Mr. Persse to show what he could do. Labatt was singing Manrico in "Il Trovatore," while Mr. Persse was cast for the small part of Ruiz. The former's voice gave out after the second act, and Mr. Strakosch asked Mr. Persse to take Labatt's part from that point on. Mr. Persse did so, and from that time has played leading roles, singing for the balance of that season Don José, Lionel, Faust, Manrico and Thaddeus.
64During the next season, that of 1889-90, Mr. Persse sang with Francis Wilson in "The Oolah" and "The Gon- doliers," finishing in May in Philadelphia. Then he joined the Sea King company, singing in Philadelphia and New York during the summer.
66He joined the Castle Square company in 1895. His voice has a range of two octaves from C to C. Of many favorite operas, his choice lies between "Carmen" and "Cavalleria Rusticana." His favorite solo is "De Quilla Pira." His favorite part is Manrico in "Il Trovatore," and he likes gypsy costume best of all stage dress.
68THOS. H. PERSSE AS MYLES IN "LILLY OF KILLARNEY."
70excellent intonation and dramatic intensity. The Toreador of Max Eugene was rather gentlemanly. However, he sang it well and made a fine impression.
72Miss Mason as Michaela looked charming. Her voice is extremely agreeable, and her work altogether artistic. Messrs. Wolff and Wooley, as the Smugglers, were up to their well-known standard. The opera drew a large and fashionable audience.
74Doubtless the American will be crowded during the run of "Carmen."
76THOMAS H. PERSSE.
78Thomas H. Persse was born in Ireland. His parents came to this country soon after his birth and settled in Toronto, his father entering upon the duties of provincial emigration agent. Thomas developed an athletic rather than a musical tendency, devoting considerable time to the national game lacrosse, at which he became expert. Going to Winnipeg as an employee of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, he joined the militia and helped subdue the Riel rebellion. He entered the army a private and resigned a lieutenant's commission when he left. He wears a government medal awarded for brave deeds.
80Mr. Persse's voice was in demand for entertainment
82University Club Concert.
84Frederic Parkhurst and Mrs. Katherine Bloodgood will be the soloists at the University Club concert on Thursday evening, April 28, in Mendelssohn Glee Club Hall. Mr. Parkhurst is a pupil of Mrs. Ratcliffe-Caperton.
86J. Harry Wheeler Pupils.
88Among these are Julian Walker, the baritone, who has just been engaged at Tempel Beth-El. Thirteen of Mr. Wheeler's pupils will go to Chautauqua to continue their vocal study with him. This is the twelfth year Mr. Wheeler has been at the head of the vocal department there. Madame Meredith, another pupil (although an artist), is busy. She sang, April 18, "Elijah," in Ottawa; Sherbrook, Canada, Festival, April 27-28; Burlington, Vt., May Festival, April 19-20; Albany May Festival, May 5. Mr. Wheeler has just closed a series of six talks on voice culture and kindred subjects. They proved a great success, and he has been urged to give another course, but shall not do so until next season. At Chautauqua he is to give a course of twenty-five talks upon voice cultivation, vocal physiology and the art of singing. Later on this season he will give in his studio hall, "In a Persian Garden," by Liza Lehmann. A very promising tenor, T. H. Jenkins, of Youngstown, Ohio, will be here in a few days to study with him. He is said to be a tenor de grazia with a splendid high C.
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