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Musical Courier 1900-04-11: Vol 40 Iss 1046, 1900
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1CHICAGO OFFICE THE MUSICAL COURIER,
2224 Wabash Avenue, March 31, 1900.
3(Continued from last week.)
5THE vicissitudes and uncertainties which sometimes beset promising institutions and enterprises have again overtaken the Chicago Conservatory, and the management once more has undergone a change.
7According to the Chicago Journal the director, Ulrich, has recognized the crying need of this great city in the matter of art, and decided to place himself at the head of a movement for the opening of a college where art can be obtained on economical principles. Therefore will the Chicago Conservatory know him no more. With extraordinary self-abnegation the directors of the Auditorium Association, which finances the conservatory, have cheerfully acquiesced in the noble suggestion, and have placed no impediment in the way of this most laudable retirement.
9The man who founded the Chicago Conservatory was in town a few days this week. I met him in the Fine Arts Building taking a look at some of his old friends. Full of energy and determination, undaunted, ambitious, what are his plans? To no one more than to Samuel Kayzer does Chicago owe the presence of several celebrities, notably Leopold Godowsky. It is to be hoped that the city of Mr. Kayzer's former achievements may again find him a resident, and that he will renew his associations with the musical profession.
11There is a large amount of talk about art for art's sake and running a conservatory for glory, but unless one is a millionaire it is unnecessary to make the experiment, because it is utterly hopeless. Ask the Ziegfelds, who have successfully solved the problem of uniting art and business. It is the business ability which is the main feature in the successful conduct of a musical college, and it is the possession of this business ability which has brought the Chicago Musical College to the head of the flourishing music enterprises. To the list of clever coups made by Mr. Ziegfeld is added the engagement of Gauthier. The French tenor has signed a contract extending over a period of five years, commencing September 11, 1900.
13Is a great singer necessarily a great teacher? Does it follow that he can teach if he has not experience in teaching? These questions have been repeatedly asked with reference to M. Gauthier. Time will show; but the Ziegfelds are not prone to mistakes and are probably convinced as to qualifications.
15Again the rumor is current that John J. Hattstaedt, the director of the American Conservatory, may unite his forces to those of the Chicago Conservatory, and so control the destinies of both institutions. It is not a remote possibility, but in the event of his doing so the fate of the Chicago Conservatory would be no longer in doubt. The shoals and quicksands of adversity would no longer be known, as the man who has in such a few years made his school of music a power in the country could with surety guide the unfortunate Chicago Conservatory to better days.
17An undercurrent of mystery prevails regarding the proposed music department of the Chicago University, for which it is said that Dr. Harper is endeavoring to secure the necessary money. Wardner Williams, who has the music in charge at present, will, of course, have control of the department, as he has shown in a quiet way that success is possible without any appropriation, therefore what could he not accomplish if the music section were liberally endowed! A somewhat ridiculous statement was made in an evening paper that the late manager of the Chicago Conservatory might take charge. It is not possible of credence that the position would be given to Mr. Kayzer's former bookkeeper. The University Music School, if ever it becomes a reality, must be commanded by a man who can combine art and executive ability. It is extraordinary that the University should not have instituted a music section before this. The Northwestern University has had a music department for some years, but it does not amount to anything, owing to the peculiarly narrow views held by the management.
19Miss Birdice Blye gave a piano recital at Kimball Hall Thursday, March 29, winning a veritable triumph. Miss Blye was in fine form, and gave an interesting program containing several novelties. She also played several encores. The audience which braved the storm for the pleasure of listening to Miss Blye's playing were very enthusiastic in their praises, pronouncing Miss Blye a "really great artist."
21A once famous baritone, Cav. Emilio De Bernis, gave a concert last night. An audience of only moderate proportions attended, but made up in applause what it lacked in numbers. All the selections were received generously, especially the prologue from "Pagliacci," which Signor de Bernis sang with much forceful expression. Miss Blauer, a contralto of much promise, was heard to good advantage in "My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice," from Saint-Saëns' "Samson," while an excellent success was obtained by Mrs. Kent, a pupil of the distinguished teacher, Elena Varesi. Mrs. Kent has many gifts, and should be among the prominent singers of the city in the near future.
23Signor Buzzi Pecchia was the assisting artist, and ably contributed by his splendid accompaniments.
25Charles W. Clark.
27Recently fulfilled engagements by the favorite baritone, Charles W. Clark, were as follows:
28Spiering Quartet, University Hall, Fine Arts Building, March 6.
29Choral Symphony Society, St. Louis, March 8.
30Central Music Hall, Chicago, March 10.
31Galesburg, Ill., March 16.
32Union League Club, Chicago, March 29.
33Mr. Clark is engaged to sing at the Germania Club April 5.
34Armour Institute, Chicago, April 14.
35St. Joseph, Mo., April 24.
36Champaign, May 10 and 11.
37Kansas City, May 21.
38Saginaw, May 24.
39It is Mr. Clark's intention to sail for Europe early in June.
41A dramatic entertainment, consisting of two short plays and two monologues, will be given by advanced students of the American Conservatory Saturday afternoon, April 7, at Handel Hall. The affair will be under the direction of Miss Lila Howell and Emma G. Lumm.
43The young pianist, Carolyn Louise Willard, who is a pupil of Fannie Bloomfield-Zeisler, received the following notice on her recital in the Omerlin Review:
45"The first recital of this term's artist course was given last Friday evening, February 2, by Miss Carolyn Louise Willard, pianist. She gave an excellent performance. The program was choice and sufficiently varied to give opportunity for quite a broad range of expression; the player's technic is sure, facile and well balanced, her interpretation always judicious and often poetic. Especially noteworthy was Miss Willard's rendering of Bach's Chromatic Fantaisie and Fugue, to which she gave a lyric grace and a fine adjustment of tone values which we miss in the more impassioned rendering to which we are accustomed. It was not the traditional reading, but it seemed at the moment to be convincing. The very cordial response from the audience was a recognition fairly earned by genuine musicianly piano playing."
47Among the artists who devote their time musically to illustrated lectures none stands in higher repute than Maurice Aronson. His latest appearance was at the Auditorium, at Freeport, Ill., where, according to the newspaper criticism, he gave an entertaining lecture-recital on Chopin.
49Since the commencement of the French Opera three weeks ago the Chicago orchestra has been on tour, prin-
51Fletcher Music Method.
52Originated by Evelyn Ashton Fletcher. Endorsed by Dr. Hugo Riemann, Leipsic; Franklin Taylor; Dr. William Cummings, An'oinette Sterling, London; Philip Rose, Jaroslav de Zielinski, Dr. William Mas-n, William Tomlins and many other prominent musicians in America and Europe.
54Miss E. A. FLETCHER,
551125 Madison Ave., New York.
57THE MISSSES
58SUSAN SCOFIELD
59AND
60LUCIE MARGUERITE
61Ensemble Vocalists. BOICE.
62Extensive Repertoire, Duets and Trios. Recitals, Concerts, Oratorios. For Terms and Dates address 761 Greene Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.
64THE EARL R.
65DRAKE
66Concert Company.
67Exclusive Management
68HANNAH & HAMLIN,
69Fine Arts Building,
70CHICAGO.
72BLANCHE
73DUFFIELD,
74Coloratura Soprano.
75With SOUSA'S BAND, Season 1900.
76CONCERTS, ORATORIO, SONO RECITALS.
77Address 136 Fifth Avenue, or
78HENRY WOLFSON, 131 East 17th Street, NEW YORK.
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