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Musical Courier 1898-05-18: Vol 36 Iss 950, 1898
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1CHICAGO OFFICE MUSICAL COURIER, 224 WABASH AVENUE, May 14, 1898. one of two readings
2CHICAGO OFFICE MUSICAL COURIER, 224 WABASH AVENUE, May 14, 1908. one of two readings
4NOTES OF THE WEEK.
6THE event of the week was the opening of the new quarters of the Chicago Musical College, which are now situated in an absolutely ideal location. A big housewarming was given to the members of the press and other friends of the college, some of whom have watched the progress and development of the Ziegfeld institution from its infancy to the present colossal proportions. It is today one of the most sumptuously appointed and luxurious colleges in the world, and for management and enterprise is possibly unsurpassed. The faculty, of which Dr. Florence Ziegfeld is the head, is also of the best, and includes Bernhard Listemann, William Castle, Hans Von Schiller, Felix Borowski, Dr. Falk and that very favorite vocal teacher, who has been identified with the Ziegfeld college for so many years, Mrs. O. L. Fox.
8Late additions to the college have been the Hart Conways, whose school of acting now makes the dramatic department the most noted in the West.
10The appointments of the Chicago Musical College, from the long corridors of studios with the sound-proof walls to the reception room and musical library, are of the finest, and evidently no expense has been spared to make it the most comfortable as well complete school of music to be found in the country. So much has been written of the college that its fame as an educational musical institution is possibly international; consequently little remains in the way of praise for the untiring energy and remarkable perseverance which have made the Chicago Musical College all that it is to-day.
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14William H. Sherwood, the eminent American pianist, has been heard in various large cities recently. It is now about time for him to give a recital in Chicago. We have had numerous pianists' recitals, and so far Mr. Sherwood has played privately this season. He played with the Social Economic Club at the annual reception April 28, with the Detroit St. Cecilia Society May 3, and Sherwood Club musicale May 10. He plays also at the commencement of St. Mary's School, Knoxville, and Washington Seminary, Pennsylvania. He has also engagements with orchestra and the recital with the M. T. N. A. at New York, June. This is the second year in succession that Mr. Sherwood has had the honor of this musical festival. June 30, July 1 and 2 he will be heard at the musical congress at Omaha. He fulfills an engagement at the New York Chautauqua from July 11 to August 13 and gives a recital and concerts at the annual examination at Toronto Conservatory. For the dull time of the musical year Mr. Sherwood is the busiest man I know of. The following are notices received by Mr. Sherwood at Detroit:
16The principal attraction of the concert was the well-known American pianist William H. Sherwood, who showed his remarkable technic and strength. Perhaps the most pleasing of his numbers were Rubinstein's Fifth Barcarolle in A minor and the "Military March" by Schubert-Tausig, which, while they did not display his power to so great a degree as some of the others, were given in excellent taste and with appropriate feeling. He also played his own "Exhilaration," op. 14, No. 3; Liszt's Concerto Etude in D flat, the Polonaise in A minor by W. H. Dyas, Mazurka in B, Impromptu in F sharp, and Scherzo in B flat minor, by Chopin.—Detroit Free Press.
18Mr. Sherwood seemed to satisfy the highly expectant audience. The marvelous power and strength of his playing, as well as the delicacy of touch and interpretation manifested in some of the compositions aroused much enthusiasm. A group of Chopin compositions were delightfully rendered, and the "Military March," by Schubert-Tausig, was applauded until an encore was granted. Mr. Sherwood's program included further his own "Exhilaration," op. 14, No. 3; Liszt's Concerto Etude in D flat, the Polonaise in A minor by Dyas, and Rubinstein's Fifth Barcarolle in A minor.—Detroit Evening Journal.
20Mr. Sherwood is always virile and brilliant in his performance, and last night he quite thrilled his audience.—Detroit Evening News.
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24Letters from London contain pleasant information about Mrs. Gertrude Bové Mueller, who is a musician of whom Chicagoans expect much. Regarding her personality I cannot do better than quote from the Critic, which says of her:
26It was only a short time ago that the musical world of Chicago was called upon to congratulate Miss Gertrude Bové and Wilhelm Mueller upon their marriage. Shortly afterward the same musical world was called upon to sympathize with Mrs. Mueller on the death of her husband, a young and talented organist, who was rapidly winning reputation and friends.
28Mrs. Mueller is a young woman of positive talent in a musical way, and possessed of a charming personality. Mrs. Mueller studied singing with Homer Moore, Mr. Foley and also with Mrs. Dove-Boetti, and all of her teachers have been most enthusiastic in relation to her musical ability as a singer and interpreter. She is also a composer, and some of her songs have attained popularity, though much above the popular order.
30Mrs. Mueller leaves immediately for London, where she will continue her studies under the direction of the Henschels. She proposes to make ballad singing a specialty, a field in which she has a decided aptitude, and what is still better, American composers are to receive particular attention. This in itself would compel the attention of our American musicians who will watch her progress with interest. Mrs. Mueller is a very young woman, and will remain abroad for an indefinite period of time. She is also fortunate in having many warm friends in London, through her late husband's relatives, who are prominent in the musical circles in that city.
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34A recital composed of the works of American song writers! Interpreted by Madame Linné, this was one of the principal events announced for this month. As an artist observed: "It is worth while the price of the admission to hear Ragna Linné's enunciation. She is so true a musician that she lends interest to whatever she undertakes." A good representation was given to the Chicago composers, and included songs by Frederic Grant Gleason, John A. Carpenter, Kate Vanderpoel and Jessie Gaynor.
36There was a large and representative musical audience, to whom Madame Linné's art strongly appealed. It is rare that a local artist can arouse so much enthusiasm, and still rarer for an American program to awaken the interest which was evidenced throughout the entire recital. Madame Linné responded to several encores, among others being a second song by Jessie Gaynor.
38Miss Jeannette Durno played delightfully; but then she is one of the younger generation, of whom it is decreed that in time greatness will be hers.
40Appended is the program at which Mrs. Florence Hackett acted as accompanist, and, by the way, she is one of the artists who can play an exquisite accompaniment:
42When the Land Was Light With Moonlight,……Nevin Erster Verlust (manuscript), dedicated to Madame Linné………………………………………Madden Fair Little Baretoes………………………………………Ch. Scott Mme. Ragna Linné.
44Thème Varié………………………………………Paderewski Miss Jeannette Durno.
46Thou Art So Like a Flower…………………Grant Gleason The Dewdrop and the Star…………………Gaynor Sicilian Lullaby………………………………………Carpenter For This!………………………………………De Koven Mme. Linné.
48Nocturnette………………………………………Schütt Capriccio………………………………………Schütt Miss Durno.
50Alone………………………………………Beach It Was a Lover and His Lass…………………Foote Come, Little Blossom………………………………………Johns Mme. Linné.
52Butterfly………………………………………Lavallée Music Box………………………………………Liadow Tarantelle………………………………………Leschetizky Miss Durno.
54Darling, Come Back to Me…………………Vanderpoel A Summer Girl………………………………………Sargent My Love and I Sat Together…………………MacDowell A Night Song………………………………………Victor Harris Mme. Linné.
56Mr. Liebling plays before the Bloomington, Ill., College of Music on Friday, May 13, and has closed engagements to give recitals at Mason City, Ia., Lafayette, Ind., and Grand Rapids, Mich., in June—the latter two before State music teachers' associations. He will also appear before the Illinois State Music Teachers' convention in Chicago. Bicknell Young will give a song recital with explanatory remarks at Cedar Rapids, Ia., on Thursday evening, May 19, assisted by Mrs. Bicknell Young at the piano, and under the management of Ernest H. Leo.
58Glen P. Hall took the part of Franz in the production of "Adelaide" at Central Music Hall on Thursday. Mr. Hall has also been engaged for two weeks at Bay View, Chautauqua. He began his work at the First Presbyterian Church, at which he is tenor, last Sunday.
60Another Chicago contralto, of whom I have been hearing many favorable reports, is Mrs. Frances Carey Libbe. For several years past she has occupied prominent church positions, and has now decided upon a concert career to be begun next season. The following notices are a few which she received for her singing in oratorio:
62Mrs. Carey Libbe's voice was peculiarly well adapted to her part, which requires an unusual compass, and which could be handled by exceedingly few vocalists.—Ypsilanti Sentinel, February 22, 1898.
64Mrs. Carey Libbe sang the exceedingly difficult and passionate recitatives of the "Volva" with intelligent sympathy. Her voice was in compass equal to the exactions of the part, which ranges from F sharp below the staff to G above.—Ypsilantian, February 22, 1898.
66Mrs. Carey Libbe's "Invocation," by Guy d'Hardelot, Paris, with violin obligato by Mr. Pope, was received with great applause and showed to a good advantage Miss Carey's rare contralto voice.—Bay View, August 17, 1897.
68Madame Carey-Libbe, of Chicago, the contralto soloist, was likewise heartily received. She has a well-trained
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