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Musical Courier 1898-05-25: Vol 36 Iss 951, 1898
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1THE MUSICAL COURIER.
3SOME CHICAGO ADVERTISEMENTS.
5HARRIET DEMENT PACKARD,
6SOPRANO.
7Address Musical Courier, 224 Wabash Ave., Chicago.
9FREDERIC LILLEBRIDGE,
10PIANIST;
11Mrs. Charlotte Lachs-Lillebridge,
12SOPRANO.
13Available for Concerts, Recitals, &c.
14For terms and dates address
15THE MUSICAL COURIER,
16224 Wabash Avenue,
17CHICAGO, ILL.
19BESSIE O'BRIEN,
20MEZZO SOPRANO.
21MARCHESI.
22ORATORIO, RECITALS, MUSICALES.
23Address care MUSICAL COURIER office,
24226 Wabash Avenue, Chicago,
25or 190 West Mason Street, Springfield, Ill.
27MARY WOOD CHASE,
28Concert Pianiste.
29For terms, dates, &c., address
301000 Steinway Hall, Chicago, Ill.
32ESTELLE ROSE, …Contralto, …
33Oratorio, Concert, Recital.
34Steinway Hall, Chicago, Ill.
36SPIERING QUARTET.
38From Paris.
39PARIS, May 10, 1898.
41NO describing could give any idea of the impressiveness of "Cyrano de Bergerac" as played. The mise en scène is so correct, the illusion in every point so protected, and Coquelin, Cyrano! "Cyrano" is the play and Coquelin is Cyrano. It could be badly played and not be at all the same thing, but Coquelin has immortalized himself in it. Americans need never expect to get the value of the play by a translation. It is French, bone and blood, marrow and sinew, and every fibre of it. Not "Frenchy," but French. It breathes the race at every pore. It is a panorama of French character, revolving around one type an ideal incarnation of the whole. The language cannot be translated. It is impossible, equally so translation of its heart and soul. It is a work of inspiration—French inspiration drawn at one breath, immaculate. A manikin or mummy of the thing may be trailed through foreign lands, a success as a haute nouveauté. But the real "Cyrano de Bergerac" does not leave France.
43Sarasate again. Four concerts, Beethoven String Quartet, Bach Sonata in A major, Sonata in E major, Haydn Quartet in G major on the program for Saturday. Mlle. Kleeberg gave four Beethoven sonatas at her first concert at the last chamber music, with the assistance of artists. Houses large and enthusiastic. Grand charity concert given by the Baroness de Reibnitz for the benefit of an artist in bad luck—a noble idea well thought and well carried out. Litta von Elsner, sister of Letta, gave a farewell concert at the Salle du Journal. She was assisted by many artists of the city. The singer leaves for America this week.
45The charming and clever Julie Rosewald, the celebrated California singing teacher, is in Paris. Few more intelligent, discriminating and valuable critics of Paris methods of vocal education have ever reached the city. It is safe to say also "or more astonished one!"
47Mr. Dubulle gave his class audition this year in the Coquette Salle du Journal by reason of the augmentation of his audiences. There were twenty-two numbers on the program.
49Speaking, in whispers and out loud, reigned throughout the séance from beginning to end and from one end of the hall to the other. It is simply disgraceful that no effort is made by the musicians or critics of Paris to stop talking through music. The splendid pupils' concert of Mme. Roger Miclos' piano classes was disturbed in a similar manner last night, many people speaking quite out loud from beginning to end of the piece played. Nobody seems to notice it.
51The first representation of "Fervaal" by Vincent D'Indy takes place to-night at the Opéra Comique.
53Jules Boucherit (not Bouicher) was the name of the talented young violinist whose success was recorded last week. Mr. Foerster gave another of his piano concerts this week. Mlle. Berthe Duranton likewise played a fine program with the assistance of Mlle. Chaminade and other artists.
55A very élite and brilliant concert was given this week of the works of Mme. Pauline Viardot by Mlle. Nogueiras.
57Announcement comes of two piano recitals given in London at Queen's Hall by Arthur Reginald Little, an American pianist.
59A beautiful portrait of Miss Maude Roudebush (Roudez) appears in this week's London Musical Courier among the world's most celebrated singers. Those who have watched the career of this charming and talented young American for the past few years feel a thrill of real joy at thought of one who has so quietly, gracefully and with such real credit arrived at least at an opportunity to rise. Every step she has made so far has told, and she has (what is rare enough) not lost anything in gaining much. Her lovely face, with its calm, steady, but illuminated expression tells this whole story. Good luck ahead to her.
61The distinguished writer and lecturer M. Bernard, of Paris, gave an interesting lecture this week on "Les Ballades Amoureuses of Mlle. Vacaresco," set to music by Massenet and sung by a Parisian artist, Mlle. Franck. M. Bernard's lectures are a revelation always.
63Miss Carrie Lucille Clough, of the States, has commenced piano lessons with Mr. Breitner. She is in good hands. She was pupil of Mr. Barth in Germany. She is an earnest little thing, and many hopes and wishes go with her. Her friend Mlle. Sylva, an earnest pupil of Madame Laborde, is to sing at the public concert to be given in a week or so. Miss Victoria Carter will also show how much she has already gained by her visit to Paris at that same concert.
65M. Fidèle Koenig, the vocal professor, had charge of the music at Mrs. Drake's last musical reception. It was proclaimed one of the successes of the season. As one who knows him remarked: "The artist and his music were worthy of each other." Mrs. Homer, one of his pupils (engaged at Vichy, by the way) received great applause for her singing of Brahms' "Meine Liebe ist grün," also an aria from "Samson and Printemps," by Saint-Saëns. Mlle. Acté, of the Opéra, and M. Fuguère, of the Opéra Comique, sang, and the program was completed by the exquisitely sympathetic singing of "At Parting" (by Roger) by Mme. Fidèle Koenig.
67Mrs. Drake deserves mention of the distinction of being able to keep her guests still and treat music and interpreters with the respect due them.
69M. Risler is a piano artist who can keep the house absolutely still. It is a miracle worked. Few can do it.
71Mlle. Acté is singing Eva in the Maitres Chanteurs in place of Mlle. Breval, who is in Sigurd. Delna took cold during the last damp weather and rehearsals, so that the "Prophète" was left "without honor" for several days.
73M. and Mme du Wast (descendants of the Dupres) gave a pupils' concert this week.
75Della Rogers is coaching in German roles seriously. Her voice is more beautiful than ever. She is working with a distinguished German coach in Paris.
77Madame Kaiser, the creator of Gretel, in "Hänsel and Gretel," is in Paris passing French and Italian roles with M. Jules Algier. She has sung three seasons at Hamburg, and was one of the chosen ones to sing during the "Manouvres."
79Mlle. Lucie Hickenlooper, the American pianist studying in the Paris Conservatoire, played by request this week at a concert given at the Institut Polytechnic, Avenue Henri Martin. Her selection was Etude, Paganini-Liszt, and was admirably played to a large and enthusiastic house. That is another American pupil of whom to be proud.
81Young Lherie, the young first prize pianist, who made such a sensation at his début concert at the Salle Erard some weeks ago, has been engaged for a tour in Holland.
83Baxter Perry, of Boston, has been most favorably mentioned and criticised by French papers. The universal praise he received should be very flattering to him. He can come to Paris again for a longer stay and be sure of a warm welcome.
85An excellent player and teacher of mandolin and guitar may be found at 214 Seventh avenue, New York. He is an Italian, and worthy of encouragement.
87There is studying here a Miss Fee, of Chicago. Miss Fee is beautiful as a dream, young, bright and charming, but withal very serious and anxious to succeed. She is studying with M. Remy, the first violin of the Colonne concerts.
89M. Jules Algier is having all the pupils he can find time for. And the best of it is they are all happy and perfectly contented in his instruction. He is having wonderful success with his very individual method of vocal education. He deserves success.
91It is not the power of the blow, but the aim of it which is the essential in treatment of the mosquito.
93Mrs. Florence Fox, of Philadelphia, a lady who has done much for the music of her city and is willing to do more, has arrived in Paris.
95Saint-Saëns is here.
97There are ten competitors for the Prix de Rome (poor Berlioz!). The examinations close on a "Friday, 13th." What luck can they expect?
99A new chimes is to be put up in Paris in a church in the Louvre vicinity. The office of the Journal des Debats, which is under the eaves, will get the full benefit.
101Another musical lecture of this week, by M. Julien Tiersot, on the "Romance of the Eighteenth Century," with illustration, given by various artists. M. Gabriel Pierné has resigned his position as organist of St. Clo-tilde. A resignation of an organ bench in Paris is the event of a lifetime. Changes seldom or never occur in the organ loft here save by death. Good fortune is the cause of M. Pierné's demission. He will devote his time to composition, which pays him well.
103M. Risler gives two piano concerts at the Salle Pleyel to-day and a week from to-day. Bach Sonata in E, Brahms Sonata in A major and Beethoven Sonata in G major, Beethoven Sonata in G minor, Beethoven Sonata in A major and Saint-Saëns Sonata in C minor comprise the two programs. A great treat is in store for musicians—all, indeed. M. Risler restores the unfortunate instrument to give real pleasure.
105M. de Trabadelo, besides teaching incessantly, finds time to write much music. He has just completed the eighth of a new collection of songs. Enoch has signed a contract for their publication at an early date. They will be published likewise in America. One of them, "Désir Fou," is dedicated to Calvé. Enthusiastic over it as an effective song the charming diva has placed it in her repertory, and will sing it soon at London. Fire and passion and youth are among M. de Trabadelo's musical qualities. They are the essentials both in teaching and composing.
107FRANK KING CLARK,
108BASSO
109Management Mrs. Geo. B. Carpenter, Steinway Hall, Chicago, Ill
111GLEN P HALL, Tenor.
112ALLEN H. SPENCER, Pianist.
113Kimball Hall, Chicago, Ill.
115MARIE LEWANDOWSKA,
116Only teacher in Chicago representing
117GIRAUDET,
11872 Auditorium Building, Chicago, Ill.
120JEANNETTE DURNO,
121Concert Pianist.
122Address for terms and dates
123Mrs. G. B. Carpenter, Steinway Hall, Chicago.
125AUGUST HYLLESTED,
12644 Kimball Hall,
127CHICAGO, ILL.
129Mr. HARRY J. FELLOWS,
130TENOR.
131Oratorio, Concert and Song Recitals.
132Address, 81 Fifth Avenue, New York.
133O tour to Coast with Mme. Bishop Concert Company till January, 1898.
135PERMANENT ADDRESS:
136Studebaker Music Hall, Michigan Boulevard, CHICAGO.
138Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Severn.
140Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Severn were "at home" on Monday evening, May 16. A delightful musical program was given, in which Mrs. W. J. Oliver, R. C. Eaton, Miss Effie Stewart and Mrs. Viola Pratt-Gillette were heard to great advantage.
142Musicale—Mrs. May Casta.
144An attractive musicale was that given at Rutherford, N. J., May 7, by the pupils of Mrs. M. Casta, all the pupils, piano and vocal, reflecting credit upon their teacher. The program showed good taste in arrangement and also knowledge of good music. Mrs. Casta, who is known as a concert soloist, added the beauty of her soprano voice to the pupils' efforts, and her full, rich tones rang out in a patriotic song, which aroused the audience to a high state of enthusiasm. Mrs. Casta is under the direction of Thomas & Fellows, of this city.
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