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Musical Courier 1899-11-29: Vol 39 Iss 1028, 1899
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1Music in Denver.
2DENVER, Colo., November 1, 1899.
4It is expected that the musical season of 1899-1900 at the Queen City of the Plains will be unusually interesting and entertaining to the devotees of the "art divine."
6One of the most recherché and artistic musical organizations of the city is the Tuesday Musical Club, which has resumed its regular weekly meetings. Diligence is exercised in the selection of active members and the examination for admittance is most rigid. Pianists are required to play a selection from Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin, Brahms or Schubert, and also one selection of their own choosing. Vocalists must sing a selection from either Schubert, Schumann, MacDowell, Grieg, Lassen or Rubinstein and a selection of their own choice. In addition candidates are expected to present two letters of introduction from well-known citizens of Denver, one of whom may be a musician. The season's program will consist of three afternoon and three evening concerts, at each of which distinguished artists will appear. I understand that at the closing concert, which will occur in April, Miss Leonora Jackson, the talented violinist, will be heard. The work of the club for the season has been divided into three periods and planned as follows: First, instrumental period, devoted to fugue, suite and sonata; second, vocal period, to be occupied with oratorio, ecclesiastical and Christmas music; third, four composers—Schubert, Mendelssohn, Brahms and Wagner—will be considered, and an afternoon devoted to each.
8Another excellent musical organization of this city is the Athene Musical Club, which held its first fall meeting on October 19 with Mrs. Daniel Prescott. The work this organization has mapped out for the year follows: November 2, French composers; November 16, Scandinavian composers; December 7, German composers; December 21, miscellaneous program, and paper on "The Evolution of the Violin"; January 6, American composers; January 20, English and Irish composers; February 3, Russian composers; February 17, miscellaneous program and paper on "The Place of Genius in Music"; March 3, Polish composers; March 17, Spanish and Mexican composers; April 7, Austrian composers; April 21, miscellaneous program and paper on "American Musical Organizations"; May 5, German composers; June 2, folksongs.
10One of the first recitals of the season was that given by Edouard Hesselberg on the 12th. He was assisted by Mr. Hiedle, violinist, late concertmeister of the Boston Festival Orchestra, and Louis Appy, 'cellist. The event was an artistic success, and a large audience was present.
12A piano recital was given at Mrs. Warren's palatial residence at University Park recently by Mrs. Matilda Johnson Knudson, wife of Prof. Albert C. Knudson, of the Iliff School of Theology. Mrs. Knudson delighted the guests with selections from Liszt, Chopin, Grieg, Moszkowski and others. Mrs. Knudson studied for several years at the Chicago College of Music, where she won four medals, her instructors being Dr. Ziegfeld, August Hyllested and Arthur Friedheim.
14W. D. Halle, formerly teacher of singing at Chicago University, and who recently located in Denver, has succeeded Frederic Howard as director of the vocal department of the Broadway Dramatic School. Mr. Halle's first appearance in concert occurred last week at the Central Christian Church. He has a voice of great power and richness of tone. He was ably assisted by Miss Charlotta Bixler, violinist; Mrs. Virginia Hight, soprano; Mrs. L. Brinker, accompanist; Jean de Chauvenet, organist; J. S. Miller, tenor, and Dick Fonda, baritone.
16A students' recital (the 28th) was recently given at Arion Hall by the Conservatory of Music. This was supplemented by the performances of two late additions to the faculty—Jean de Chauvenet, concert pianist, and Mabel Gormly, elocutionist—both artists of fine ability.
18Miss Grossmayer held one of her interesting pupils' recitals last week, in which Miss Hyla Florence Long, pianist; Mrs. H. Spaulding, mezzo-soprano, and Miss Dunning, violinist, distinguished themselves.
20The State Federation of Women's Clubs held its fifth annual convention in Denver last week, and the closing event was an enjoyable concert given by the different musical clubs belonging to the federation. Every number on an interesting program was exceptionally well rendered. Three numbers were contributed by visiting delegates: Overture, "Flying Dutchman" (Wagner), Miss Helen E. Briggs, Miss Grace W. Dale, Canon City; "Ah, Rendimi" (Rossini), Miss Jean B. Groff, Pueblo; Nocturne, op. 32 (Chopin), "Poetische Tonbilder," op. 3 (Grieg), Mrs. George Cattermole, Boulder. Other classical numbers were rendered by Mrs. J. W. Wetzel, Mrs. J. A. Robinson, Miss Jean Brooks, Miss Charlotte Becker, Mrs. W. N. W. Blayney, Mrs. H. B. Whitney, Mrs. T. Harry Cox, Miss Louise Tyler, Miss Hilda Gottesleben and Miss Dolce Grossmayer.
22A high-class complimentary concert was recently given at the rooms of the Knight-Campbell Music Company by W. D. Halle, assisted by Mrs. Virginia Hight. Mr. Halle gave an artistic rendition of an aria from "Salvator Rosa" (Gomez), and Mrs. Hight sang an aria from "Il Trovatore" in a pleasing manner.
24An enjoyable recital was given at Trinity Church last Friday evening by Mrs. Ida Blakeslee, Edward L. Powers, Bruno Oetteking, Miss Etta Musser and Mrs. Azalia Hackley, of the School and College of Music, Denver University. It was artistic throughout, and a large audience listened to an attractive program.
26Mrs. Jessie Highlands (remembered in Denver as Miss Jessie Stevison) is winning favor with the musical people of the South, where she is singing with the Pacard Opera Company.
28Paderewski is booked for a recital here in April.
30Charles F. Horst is organizing an orchestra, and anticipates giving several concerts during the season.
32Mrs. Marcella Powell has gone to New York to pursue her musical studies with De Vries. She scored a success in concerts here last summer. It is reported that she expects to understudy Suzanne Adams.
34George Crampton, of this city, is now director of the music department of Colorado College, Colorado Springs.
36Frederic Howard has been engaged by Victor Thrane for concert work, and recently departed for New York.
38Edward C. Marie Dworzaq, concert pianist, arrived lately from the East, and has located in Denver. He is a graduate of the Conservatory at Vienna, and has made several successful tours in Europe and America.
40William G. Sauvlet has gone East, and will travel with the Louise Brehany Concert Company this season.
42Emil Tiferro, the well-known tenor and teacher, is a late addition to the faculty of the Academy of Music.
44Adams Owen, assisted by W. C. Taber, will give a song recital this month.
46The personnel of the choir at Temple Emanuel is: Mrs. Kate Norcross Gale, Mrs. W. J. Whitman, N. B. Yuille and Adams Owen.
48Mrs. George A. Smith has been engaged as soprano at the Central Presbyterian Church.
50J. H. Symonds, recently of this city, has been engaged as organist of one of the largest churches at San Diego, Cal.
52Messrs. H. D. Martin, N. B. Yuille, E. A. Robinson and Adams Owen contributed several musical numbers at the initiatory services of the Scottish Rite Masons this week.
54The Apollo Club has reorganized for the season, and expect to give several concerts this season.
56HENRY C. FERRIS.
58Willis B. Bacheller.
60That Mr. Bacheller is kept busy may be seen from the number of concerts in which he is to appear during the coming fortnight.
62Tuesday afternoon, November 28, at the Carl organ recital in the Old First Church, Fifth avenue, corner of Eleventh street, he sang an aria from Verdi's "Requiem"; Wednesday morning at the Schultz concert in Carnegie Hall, three Grieg songs that are little known here. In Newark next week he will sing the "Redemption," and a week from Sunday the "Last Judgment." The following week Mr. Bacheller will sing in two concerts.
64Castle Square Opera Company.
66"FAUST."
68MOST elaborate production of "Faust" was given on Monday night at the American Theatre to a large audience. Mr. Sheehan has greatly improved in his work since last season, and made an excellent impression with his interpretation of the title role. Miss De Treville sang Margherita in her accustomed satisfactory manner. W. H. Clark sang the role of Mephistopheles exceedingly well. Although there was not much of the devil in his work—his acting being very tame—there was a plentiful display of calcium thrown from the upper gallery, and consequently he shone forth despite his inability to grasp the intentions of the role. Harry Luckstone was the Valentine, while Miss Bernice Holmes was a very beautiful Siebel, who by no stretch of the imagination could be palmed off as a boy. The really excellent chorus of the Castle Square Company again distinguished itself. The new costumes were entirely appropriate, and on the whole the production of "Faust" was a good one and worth going to see. Following is the alternating cast for the week:
70Faust……………………………………………..Jos. F. Sheehan
71Valentine………………………………………Harry Luckstone
72Mephistopheles………………………………..W. H. Clark
73Wagner…………………………………………E. N. Knight
74Marguerite…………………………………….Yvonne de Treville
75Siebel…………………………………………..Bernice Holmes
76Martha…………………………………………..Della Niven
78An Evening with the Old French Composers.
80THE Gamut Club gave an evening with the old French composers last Saturday, when a program of especial interest was prepared by the musical director, W. C. Carl.
82The club was ably assisted by Miss Effie Stewart, soprano; Mrs. Jennie King Morrison, contralto; Harry Parker Robinson, baritone, and Miss Morgan and Mrs. Robinson, accompanists.
84The essay of the evening was prepared and read by Ambrose B. Tremaine.
86Mr. Carl presided, and was particularly effective in his analytical notes and anecdotes regarding the composers chosen to illustrate the work selected from the thirteenth to the eighteenth centuries.
88The admirable program is appended, and is more than interesting for its historic value:
90Songs—
91Robins M'aime………………………………….Adam de la Hale
92Douce dame jolie……………………………….G. de Machault
93Hymne du Soir des Freres Moraves…………….Fifteenth Century
94Harry Parker Robinson.
96Songs—
97Plus ne Suis ce que j'ai été……………………Clement Marot
98Amaryllis (Chanson du roi Louis XIII)……..Seventeenth Century
99Notre Meunier chargé d'argent…………………Delavray
100Miss Effie Stewart.
102Organ, Rondo, Sœur Monique……………………Fr. Couperin
103Mr. Carl.
105Songs—
106Amour que veux tu de moi……………………..Lully
107Si des tristes cyprés…………………………..Grétry one of two readings
108Si des tristes cypres…………………………..Grétry one of two readings
109Mrs. Jennie King Morrison.
111Song, Je Suis de tous les Dieux…………………Beaujoyeuls
112Mr. Robinson.
114Organ, Prelude………………………………….Clerambout
115Mr. Carl.
117Songs—
118Pauvre Jacques…………………………………Marie Antoinette
119Je Crains de lui parler………………………….Grétry
120Miss Stewart.
122Organ—
123Air Majestueux…………………………………Rameau
124La Poule…………………………………………Rameau
125Le Coucou……………………………………….Daquin
127Aria from Orpheus………………………………Gluck
128Mr. Carl.
130Organ, Overture to Masaniello…………………..Auber
131Mr. Carl.
133The next meeting of the club will be held on December 9, with Franz Liszt as the subject.
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