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Musical Courier 1898-05-25: Vol 36 Iss 951, 1898
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1of Sir Joseph, and Richard Ridgley as Captain Corcoran were satisfactory, as were also Charles O. Basset, E. N. Knight, Charles Scribner, Lizzie Macnichol and Marion Ivell.
3The cast for "Cavalleria" was:
4Santuzza ………………………………………Grace Golden
5Lola ……………………………………………..Lizzie Macnichol
6Turiddu ……………………………………….Joseph F. Sheehan
7Alfio …………………………………………….William G. Stewart
8Lucia ……………………………………………Ruth White
10Grace Golden cannot be praised too highly for her interpretation of the part assigned to her. She lived it—this is the greatest compliment which could be bestowed.
12Both the chorus and orchestra are excellent. This week the company will present "Carmen."
14On May 21 Robert Thallon gave one of his Saturday morning concerts. He was assisted by Mrs. Alma Powell, the well-known soprano, and Miss Louise Brown, pianist.
16Sousa's band will be heard at the Academy of Music on May 23. A new musical and military spectacle, "The Trooping of the Colors," will be given, in which a chorus of 300 voices will participate. BERENICE THOMPSON.
18Frobisher-Zellman Sollee.
20This affair, which occurred at the New York College of Music (Alex. Lambert director) on Wednesday evening, was pleasant and artistic. Miss Frobisher, Mr. Zellman's pupil, has a beautiful contralto voice, combining both quality and quantity. She should, however, not be so closely confined to her notes. Her high G sharp in "O mio Fernando" was of lovely quality; indeed the voice is lavish in its rich warmth. Mr. Zellman sang with artistic restraint a group of songs by Mendelssohn, Thomas, Buck and others, his excellent enunciation being especially worthy of mention, and his whole appearance most pleasing. Miss Frobisher evidently has an excellent example constantly before her.
22The violinist, Edward Mollenhauer, played the Paganini concerto, and later a duet of his own with his son, William F. T. Mollenhauer, with much finesse and all manner of nuance. The duet was an exciting thing.
24American Guild of Organists.
26The sixth public service of the American Guild of Organists (the third of the present season) will be held in the historic old Plymouth Church (formerly Henry Ward Beecher's), Orange street, between Hicks and Henry, Brooklyn, on Thursday evening, June 9. It is expected that the late date will give opportunity to nearly all the members of the guild in this vicinity to appear in force. One of the features of these services is the procession, in which the choir, the clergy and the entire active membership of the guild unite, the latter arrayed in the academic gown of the guild. The service will be in charge of Rev. Charles Cuthbert Hall, D.D., the chaplain of the guild, and some distinguished clergyman from among the honorary associates of the body will deliver a brief address.
28The musical portion of the service will be under the direction of Charles H. Morse, organist of the church, who will have the assistance of a number of the active members in organ solos, of his own large chorus choir, augmented for the occasion by members of other choirs, and a quartet of soloists. Among the anthems to be given are Mark's "Magnificat in D," Gaul's "List the Cherubic Host," from "The Holy City," and others. Admission is to be had only by ticket issued to members. Any person may become a subscribing member of the guild by remitting $3 to the secretary, Will C. Macfarlane, No. 511 West 145th street, New York city. Active members are admitted only after tests of their qualifications as organists and musicians and proper personal introductions.
30"Faust" Again.
32WHEN the Castle Square Opera Company advertised its intention of giving "Faust," opera-goers shrugged their shoulders, and, indeed, the opinion was generally prevalent that the company's ambition was greater than its discretion. That they have risen so well above the difficulties that attended adequate representation of this beautiful opera speaks volumes for the skill of the management and the intelligence of the chorus, and something, too, for the resources as to principal soloists.
34It should never be forgotten in looking at these really excellent performances at the American Theatre that the operas presented so well are delighting thousands who have made him for years one of the most noted figures upon the American operatic stage.
36During the short while he has been with the Castle Square Opera Company his work has been of such an order as to demand the highest approval. His last New York appearance prior to the present engagement was with E. Rice in "The Girl from Paris," playing the part of the Major. Prior to that he played Ravvy to Francis Wilson's Caddy in the latter's revival of "Erminie." He created the role of Torquato in the original production of "The Fencing Master."
38Mr. Broderick first came into prominence in English opera with the Emma Abbott Opera Company, in which for ten years he sang the principal basso cantante roles. His repertory is an exceedingly large one, embracing practically all the standard grand and comic operas sung in English during the last twenty years.
40The present week he is one of the strongest features in the American Theatre presentation of "Faust" in his virile and forceful impersonation of Mephisto.
42Boston's Handel and Haydn Society.
44BOSTON, May 23.—The Handel and Haydn Society, at its annual meeting last night, elected the following officers: President, C. P. Boynton; vice-president, F. E. Long; secretary, Stephen P. Dow; treasurer, George W. Brooks; librarian, J. A. Leonard; board of government, F. E. Chapman, L. B. Guyer, F. E. Keay, Walter C. Martin, James McCormick, C. A. Ricker, F. M. Leavitt and B. E. Cousins. The director to succeed Carl Zerrahn will be elected at a special meeting.
46Broad Street Conservatory.
48The recital given by the pupils of the Broad Street Conservatory, in their concert hall, 1331 South Broad street, Philadelphia, Wednesday evening, May 18, proved anew the value of the institution and exemplified some excellent features of the instruction given there under the direction of Gilbert Raynolds Combs. The program contained for the most part classical selections of approved merit, and all were creditably performed.
50A special word should be given to the Vieuxtemps violin solo, which John K. Witzman, Jr., played in a graceful manner and with promising technical ability; to the Kwast Romance, by Miss E. Q. Manning, and the "Magic Fire," Wagner-Brassin, by Miss Carrie S. Pierman, both numbers interpreted in that finished manner characteristic of Mr. Combs' pupils.
52The vocal ensemble class, which has been carefully drilled by Frederick Leonard, head of the vocal department, reflected credit upon their teacher.
54Recital at the Arens Studio.
56Next Monday afternoon Mr. Arens will introduce his pupil, Louis J. Dochez, baritone, in a recital. Mr. Dochez will be assisted by Miss Maria Victoria Torrilhon, pianist, and Miss Flavie Van den Hende, 'cellist, in the following program:
58Sonata for 'cello and piano ………………………………………Rubinstein
59Aria, from Semele, Where'er You Walk …………………….Händel
60The Bird and the Rose ………………………………………Horrocks
61Quaff with Me the Golden Wine ……………………………Shield one of two readings
62Quaff with Me the Golden Wine ……………………………Shiel one of two readings
63'Cello Solo—
64Berceuse, from Jocelyn ………………………………………Godard
65Papillon ……………………………………………..Popper
66Faith in Spring ………………………………………Schubert
67The Post ……………………………………………..Schubert
68Air, from Elijah, It Is Enough …………………………..Mendelssohn
69With 'cello obligato.
70Piano Solo—
71Czardas ……………………………………………..Joseffy
72Rhapsodie No. 2 ………………………………………Brahms
73Myself When Young, from the Persian Garden ……………………Lehmann
74Homage (new) ………………………………………Arens
75Recitative and Aria, Rage, Thou Angry Storm ……………………Benedict
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