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Musical Courier 1898-10-17: Vol 37 Iss 971, 1898
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1THE MUSICAL COURIER.
3perfect in many respects—has the confidence of the general public is evident from the prompt response to their proposition for a "May Festival" here last spring, when the public came forth with more than double the amount required.
5So enthusiastic was the general public over the results of the project that there is every assurance that we will have a great festival next spring. True, this was the first attempt. The management profited by their mistakes, and we have ample reason to believe that they will not be repeated. As it was, a few real artists were heard here for the first time, and the affair, as a whole, at least "reached the dignity of a farce."
7Now, if these "illegitimate amateurs," "counter-hoppers," &c., have won the favor of the public with their earnest efforts to give a few musical entertainments of "high order," how great would have been the accomplishments of our "sacredly" professional element had they been so thoroughly organized, and been equally so earnest in their efforts to promote the musical welfare of their city instead of growing among themselves. There has never been an organized effort on the part of this element that sought the support of the public in any great musical enterprise. It has invariably been individual, and that, too, at so much per.
9We can lay claim to a goodly number of musicians of real worth, who not only hold certificates of distinction from schools abroad, and America, too, for that matter, but they would be a credit to any city. We have ample talent here to form a good orchestra, and we may add that it would not be necessary to import a director, as we have one in the person of Carl Schmidt. One properly organized, with the proper talent, we have reason to believe would elicit a liberal support from the public, if put before them in a business way.
11We, too, have sufficient talent for a great chorus, and in Shackelton, though he is one of the "business" element, we have a man who is capable of directing it with true dignity and skill. With our talent, as represented in our teachers, we could establish a school of music second to none west of the Adirondacks. We have them from Italy, France, Germany, England, and from New England, whose instruction has come from the best schools of Europe and America. We have an abundance of native talent, some of which cost $60,000 to develop, and yet we are snubbed by the musical world as "apathetic Louisville." one of two readings
12We, too, have sufficient talent for a great chorus, and in Shackleton, though he is one of the "business" element, we have a man who is capable of directing it with true dignity and skill. With our talent, as represented in our teachers, we could establish a school of music second to none west of the Adirondacks. We have them from Italy, France, Germany, England, and from New England, whose instruction has come from the best schools of Europe and America. We have an abundance of native talent, some of which cost $60,000 to develop, and yet we are snubbed by the musical world as "apathetic Louisville." one of two readings
14Before we can hope for the dawn of a new era in the musical history of this great, big, overgrown town we must rid ourselves of an obstinate and stubborn element whose motives are too selfish for liberal expansion and whose "ideals are too lofty" for practical purposes. The professional element, must, if they desire a higher ideal maintained in the musical situation combine their resources and inaugurate a more friendly relationship toward each other. Just that soon, and only that soon, may they reasonably expect anything from a public that has never been sought by them for other than individual support. Let them manifest as much aggressiveness and earnestness, for the same consideration in view, as the amateur element has done, much to the chagrin of some of our "sacredly" professionals, and there will be no hesitancy on the part of the public to sustain them and encourage them in any legitimate undertaking.
16Nothing of importance in music transpired during the summer months, as nearly all our teachers and singers were spending their vacations. Whipple-Dobbs, Mansfeld, Schlicht and Selby were in New York, Cain at Vineyard Haven, Bredelli in Cincinnati, Harris in the Adirondacks, Bertelle on a Western tour and Stapleton on the lakes. All, however, have returned and have resumed their classes and choir positions.
18No specially important changes have as yet taken place in any of the local choirs except at Calvary Episcopal Church, which has a new contralto in the person of Miss Lucy Lehmann, who is just from the College of Music, Chicago, where she has been for the past four years. Her work as soloist last Sunday was credit…ble indeed, and the church is to be congratulated in securing her to fill the position that has been held so well by Elmer Sinton for a number of years.
20Mrs. Americus Callahan will remain as soprano soloist for the present and Phillip Stark has been secured as tenor. Of course Selby is still organist and director.
22Two of our prominent baritones were in New York this summer. Both were heard to sing. They both had flattering inducements to remain, and one will be a soloist at Chautauqua next season. That's the way we lost Lewis Williams and Clary. Go away from home and you will be recognized.
24Two of our promising young violinists have left us. Charles Letzler, whom we all had learned to love and honor, sailed for Europe last month, where he expects to spend a few years with Joachim. He has our confidence that he will some day be an honor to us and will make an artist of note. George Smith, now only eighteen, who has been in the College of Music, Cincinnati, for the past five years, and later a member of the Symphony Orchestra, has just won another scholarship in that institution, but he will go to New York to study with Ovide Musin. In a few years he expects to vie with our own Marcossen for honors.
26The appearance of Frances Hartley last week in a week's engagement at a local playhouse was hailed with delight by her many old friends and admirers. Her work here, in concert and as soloist at the Broadway Methodist Church, several years since, is pleasantly remembered. Her voice has improved both in power and quality, but what a pity that such a magnificent physique, voice and beauty of form and feature should be found even in high class farce comedy! She justly belongs to high class opera and was urged by her friends here to seek a place in that field at once.
28The Musical Club will give a miscellaneous concert at Library Hall on the 14th. It will consist of glees, part songs and solos by some of our best talent. The chorus has been actively rehearsing all summer and is expected to do some good work in the coming concert, which will be its last effort until the May Festival. The chorus will begin rehearsing immediately on the work for the festival and confidently expects to do by that time the best work of its history.
30W. D. Lewis gave a pupils' recital at his new studio on the 22d ult. About fifty prominent musical people were present, among whom were Dr. Brown, composer and singer; Cain and Schlicht. Miss McDonald, soprano, and Messrs. Emmetsberger and Ramser were introduced in a few numbers, each doing creditable work.
32Llewellyn Cain resumed his position as director and baritone soloist at the Walnut Street Baptist Church on the first. He now has a large chorus choir and the church is well pleased with its service. It is one of the largest and best choirs in the city. T. ELBERT B.
34Richard Hoffman.
36This veteran pianist, who has been identified with the Chickering piano for more than half a century, will play at three of the madrigals to be given in Chickering Hall this winter.
38A Mollenhauer Pupil.
40Master Saul Brant, one of E. Mollenhauer's advanced violin pupils, was engaged to assist at the informal musicale given by the Cantata Musical Society (Jos. B. Zellman director) on Wednesday evening, October 5, and he played Rhapsodie Hongroise, by Hauser (accompanist Miss Rosenberg), with a clear, sweet tone, intense feeling, and the surety of execution which marks the work of all the pupils of Mr. Mollenhauer.
42Others assisting on the program were Miss Barnet, pianist, who played a mazourka by Godard and "Polish Dance," by X. Scharwenka, with good technic and correct expression.
44Miss Bertha E. Frobisher, contralto, pupil of Mr. Zellman, sang "O Mio Fernando," from "La Favorita," with her usual good tone and distinct enunciation.
46The society has 100 members and expects to give a public concert on December 21, when it will sing some choruses and be assisted by eminent vocal and instrumental soloists.
48D'ARONA and LE VINSEN.
50Below will be found more press notices from the leading journals of Copenhagen, recounting Florenza d'Arona's and Carl Le Vinsen's successes at the great concert in the Palace Gardens of the capital:
52The national concert given in the King's Garden yesterday, by order of Her Majesty the Empress of Russia, was visited by about 10,000 people. The Imperial Russian Orchestra, from the Empress' yacht the Polar Star, assisted, together with Mme. Florenza d'Arona and Carl Le Vinsen, whose exquisite rendition of their several numbers brought forth enthusiastic applause from the great audience, which was treated to several extra numbers in consequence.—Vort Land, September 5, 1898.
54The national concert in the king's garden yesterday gathered a tremendous audience. Besides the Imperial Russian Orchestra were the vocal artists Mme. Florenza d'Arona and Carl Le Vinsen, who were in great favor with the audience. Mme. d'Arona had to sing "da capo," and great was the joy when she gave one verse of the national hymn in Danish for encore. The audience insisted upon more, and Grieg's beautiful "Jeg elsker dig" met with equal approbation.—Adresseavisen, September 5, 1898.
56Carl Le Vinsen and Mme. Florenza d'Arona were the vocal artists at the national concert in the King's Garden yesterday, and gave several numbers which were a pleasure to listen to. Mr. Le Vinsen's voice sounded large and full, and strange enough the carrying properties of Mme. d'Arona's voice could be heard at the extreme circle of the garden.—Kjøbenhavn, September 5, 1898.
58The Russian Imperial Orchestra, from the imperial yacht the Polar Star, together with Mme. Florenza d'Arona and Carl Le Vinsen, by order of Her Majesty the Empress of Russia, gave a concert in the King's Garden yesterday, which was a tremendous success. Mme. d'Arona's able interpretation of several arias evoked strong and well deserved applause, and Mr. Le Vinsen's beautiful voice was much more effective in the open air than one would have expected.—Aftenbladet, September 5, 1898.
60P. S. Gilmore's Effects Sold.
62The sale of books, musical instruments, sheet music, articles of vertu and furniture which were the belongings of the late Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore were sold at auction last week. A number of musician friends of the lamented bandmaster were present and bought most of the art works. A copy of Darley's Shakespeare was sold to H. Donovan for $75.
64A Kronold-Thiers Recital.
66An audience composed of cultivated music lovers filled the Christian Science Hall last Thursday evening, the occasion being a recital by Hans Kronold, the violoncellist, and Albert Gérard-Thiers, the singer. The program was:
68Kol Nidrei …………………………………………..Bruch
69Plaisirs d'Amour …………………….Padre Martini (1661)
70Pur dicesti …………………………………………..Lotti (1700)
71Nina …………………………………………………Pergolesi (1700)
72It Was a Lover and His Lass.Thomas Morley (1800)
73(no line here) one of two readings
74Mr. Gérard-Thiers. one of two readings
75Souvenir de Spa ………………………………….Servais
76Die Lotos Blume ………………………………….Schumann
77Wenn ich in Deine Augen Seh ……..Schumann
78Ich Grolle Nicht ………………………………….Schumann
79Du bist wie eine Blume …………………….Schumann one of two readings
80Du bist wie eine Blume ………………………..Schumann one of two readings
81Mr. Gérard-Thiers. one of two readings
82Prize Song …………………………………………..Wagner
83At the Fountain ………………………………….Davidoff
84Romanze …………………………………………….Van Goens
85Vito …………………………………………………….Popper one of two readings
86Winds in the Trees ……………………………….Goring-Thomas one of two readings
87Vito ……………………………………………………Popper one of two readings
88Mr. Kronold. one of two readings
89Winds in the Trees ………………………………..Goring-Thomas one of two readings
90A Night in June ………………………………….Goring Thomas
91At Twilight …………………………………………..Nevin one of two readings
92At Twilight …………………………………………Nevin one of two readings
93Ave Maria …………………………………………….Gounod one of two readings
94Ave Maria …………………………………………..Gounod one of two readings
95Nur wer die Sehnsucht Kennt ………….Tschaiikowsky one of two readings
96Nur wer die Sehnsucht Kennt …………………Tschaiikowsky one of two readings
97Mr. Gérard-Thiers and Mr. Kronold.
99Both artists were at their best and did exceptionally good work. The accompanist was Frederick C. Baumann, who shows intelligence and taste. The next recital will take place Thursday evening, October 27.
100(no line here) one of two readings
102Opera, Concerts and Song Recitals one of two readings
103MAUD PRATT-CHASE, one of two readings
104Dramatic Soprano. one of two readings
105HARRY LUCIUS CHASE, one of two readings
106Baritone. one of two readings
107DIRECTION: one of two readings
108VICTOR THRANE, one of two readings
10933 Union Square, West, New York. one of two readings
111WM. H. RIEGER, one of two readings
112TENOR. one of two readings
113For Terms, Dates, &c., address 18 East 22d St., NEW YORK. one of two readings
114GUSTAV HINRIGHS, one of two readings
115with the National Conservatory. Formerly Conductor of National Opera Company. VOCAL INSTRUCTION Prepares and finishes for CONCERT AND OPERA 145 East 62d Street, New York. one of two readings
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