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Musical Courier 1898-08-15: Vol 37 Iss 962, 1898
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1The Press and the National Edition.
3We reproduce a number of comments on the first section of the National Edition of THE MUSICAL COURIER, issued July 4 last. These papers are distributed over all sections of the country, from Maine to California, and reflect an average public opinion, the value of which cannot be overestimated. An additional number of comments is reserved for later reproduction.
5SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, JULY 10.
6That Briareus of musical journals, THE MUSICAL COURIER, of New York, has issued the first instalment of the colossal "National Edition," upon which it has been engaged so long. It is indeed a tremendous undertaking. There seems to be about 200 pages, or enough to make 800 pages of medium book size, and this, we are told, constitutes but a small part of the whole. It is not all national, for there are very interesting articles on Berlioz and other topics of general musical interest, but whatever American subjects are taken up are gone into thoroughly, the local history of Worcester, San Francisco and a few other cities is worked up, and there are special articles on famous pianists, violinists and singers who have appeared in this country. The vast array of American performers, teachers and pupils whose biographies and pictures are given here should convince the most skeptical that music is in a flourishing condition in this country. There are articles on voice production, which can be skipped, and sarcastic papers showing why American pupils should not go abroad to study, which may be passed over by all but those who are thinking of taking lessons with Joachim or Leschetizky. The usual editorial and literary departments appear, and altogether it is an astonishing 10-cents' worth. THE MUSICAL COURIER is first of all a newspaper, and it would be hard to keep up with the times without it. In its own field it has no rivals, either in this country or in Europe, and it lays claim to a circle of 250,000 readers.
8BROOKLYN CITIZEN, JULY 10. one of two readings
9THE MUSICAL COURIER has just published what it properly terms a "National Edition," for its July number, which is the first section of a unique work on the development of music in the United States at the present time. The splendid current issue is encyclopedic in its scope, bringing side by side the musical status of all prominent cities from Maine to the Pacific coast and from Canada to Mexico; together with sketches of the greatest musicians of which the country boasts, and the less conspicuous toilers through whose efforts musical taste is being educated and an ever increasing standard of the art set before the American people. Musical institutions, famous orchestral leaders and their work, and brief essays on kindred topics help to make up the valuable volume, which is complete with between 200 and 300 portraits of artists and teachers. The musical territory of the United States is considered in sections of which one of the most interesting is the Pacific Coast. one of two readings
10The "National Edition" of THE MUSICAL COURIER is distinguished from all others by an attractive colored cover, combining patriotism and musical emblems with a portrait of the author of "Home, Sweet Home." one of two readings
12THE National Conservatory of Music of America. one of two readings
13INCORPORATED IN 1885, UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AND CHARTERED IN 1891 BY THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. one of two readings
15FOUNDED BY MRS. JEANNETTE M. THURBER. one of two readings
17128 East Seventeenth Street, New York. one of two readings
18Artistic Faculty consisting of RAFAEL JOSEFFY, ADELE MARGULIES, LEOPOLD LICHTENBERG, VICTOR CAPOUL, GUSTAV HINRICHS, HENRY T. FINCK, JAMES G. HUNEKER, MAX SPICKER and others. one of two readings
19FOURTEENTH ANNUAL ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS. one of two readings
20SINGING—September 1 (Thursday), from 9 A. M. to 19 M., 2 to 5 P. M. and 8 to 10 P. M. one of two readings
21VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, CONTRABASS, HARP—September 2 (Friday), 10 A. M. 12 M. WOOD INSTRUMENTS—2 to 4 P. M. one of two readings
22PIANO AND ORGAN—September 6 (Tuesday), 10 to 12 M. and 2 to 4 P. M. one of two readings
23CHILDREN'S DAY—September 10 (Saturday), PIANO AND VIOLIN—9 A. M. to 12 M. one of two readings
24ORCHESTRA—September 15 (Thursday), 2 to 4 P. M. one of two readings
25"The Greatest Musical Good for the Greatest Number." one of two readings
26ADMISSION DAILY, one of two readings
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29BERLIN (GERMANY) TAGEBLATT.
30A brilliant testimony to the enterprise of the American publishing trade is furnished by a "National Edition" of THE MUSICAL COURIER, of New York. The number before us, in form somewhat resembling the Berliner Tageblatt, would, if in ordinary book form, fill a thick volume. The contents of this number give a clear view of musical life in America. Among other things, it contains information from all the great centres of the Union respecting the condition of musical affairs. The portraits belonging to these reports are reproduced in the best conceivable style. An article by the Berlin writer, Otto Floersheim, merits attention.
32IL MONDO ARTISTICO, MILAN, ITALY.
33THE MUSICAL COURIER, of New York, a musical and dramatic periodical which always excites admiration for the variety of its information, the number and richness of its notices and illustrations, the elegance and clearness of its type and cuts, has commenced a very interesting publication, the history of music and musicians in North America, and an account of the actual state of musical development in that country. The first part, of more than 200 pages, in paper de luxe, contains the portraits of artists, musicians, composers, critics, professors, included in the text, which renders the publication, a large folio, more varied and attractive.
34We find with pleasure portraits of many of our artists, who are now American by their long residence. It is a work which does high honor to the journal that imagined and completed it, and to the typographical establishment that printed it.
36IL TROVATORE, MILAN, ITALY. one of two readings
37THE MUSICAL COURIER, of New York, has issued an extraordinary number, really extraordinary, for it consists of 166 pages and no fewer than 255 of portraits and illustrations. one of two readings
39UTICA HERALD, JULY 14. one of two readings
40The National Edition of THE MUSICAL COURIER aims to give an approximate condition of present musical development and future possibilities of music in this country. The number is in fact a musical magazine of perpetual references. It contains articles giving the history of musical organizations in the principal cities of the United States, sketches of leading musicians, and articles on many musical topics. The number is profusely illustrated with fine half-tone pictures, some of them full-page. The front cover is handsomely illuminated, and bears a portrait of the author of "Home, Sweet Home." one of two readings
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43BOSTON TIMES, JULY 10.
44The National Edition of THE MUSICAL COURIER, of July 4, is a splendid issue, representing the acme of excellence thus far reached by any strictly musical periodical, both in its contents and make-up. A special cover of artistic design in soft and harmonious colorings catches the eye immediately, and the issue contains reading matter enough to keep one interested the best portion of a whole day. It is the aim of the publisher in this issue "to place before the musical public of the American nation a map of the musical situation as it exists, showing at one time and in one place, as has never been hitherto attempted, an approximate condition of present musical development and the future possibilities of music in this country." The articles are by men and women competent to present the subjects whereof they write, and noted musical figures from all over the country are described personally and professionally, while hundreds of half-tone photographs illustrate the number. It is an issue which will be preserved, for its contents in both a literary and a pictorial way are of permanent value.
46GALVESTON TRIBUNE, JULY 13.
47THE MUSICAL COURIER people are hustlers. The last number of that well-known publication, dated July 4, is a National Edition of about 200 pages, largely advertisements of music teachers of the "write up" order, but containing a great deal of valuable information about people whose names are familiar in up-to-date musical circles. J. Singer is the correspondent of THE MUSICAL COURIER in this city.
49CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, JULY 13.
50THE MUSICAL COURIER issued last week an enormous patriotic edition. It has an abundance of interesting material. The workmanship, both literary and typographical, is of a high order.
52PITTSBURG DISPATCH, JULY 11.
53THE MUSICAL COURIER—The July 4 number of this musical authority is denominated the "National Edition," and is deserving of the title. The cover page design is a work of art, draped with the Star Spangled Banner, bordered with flowers and birds, and having for its centre a portrait in colors of John Howard Payne. The contents constitute a work of perpetual reference, rich in portraits and matter worthy of preservation.
55MINNEAPOLIS TIMES, JULY 24.
56THE MUSICAL COURIER under date of July 4 comes out as a national issue. It contains portraits of the prominent
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59THE National Conservatory of Music of America. one of two readings
60INCORPORATED IN 1885, UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AND CHARTERED IN 1891 BY THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. one of two readings
62128 East Seventeenth Street, New York. one of two readings
63Artistic Faculty consisting of RAFAEL JOSEFFY, ADELE MARGULIES, LEOPOLD LICHTENBERG, VICTOR CAPOUL, GUSTAV HINRICHS, HENRY T. FINCK, JAMES G. HUNEKER, MAX SPICKER and others. one of two readings
65FOURTEENTH ANNUAL ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS. one of two readings
66SINGING—September 1 (Thursday), from 9 A. M. to 19 M., 2 to 5 P. M. and 8 to 10 P. M. one of two readings
67VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, CONTRABASS, HARP—September 2 (Friday), 10 A. M. 12 M. WOOD INSTRUMENTS—2 to 4 P. M. one of two readings
68PIANO AND ORGAN—September 6 (Tuesday), 10 to 12 M. and 2 to 4 P. M. one of two readings
69CHILDREN'S DAY—September 10 (Saturday), PIANO AND VIOLIN—9 A. M. to 12 M. one of two readings
70ORCHESTRA—September 15 (Thursday), 2 to 4 P. M. one of two readings
72"The Greatest Musical Good for the Greatest Number." one of two readings
73… ADMISSION DAILY, one of two readings
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