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Musical Courier 1900-10-31: Vol 41 Iss 1075, 1900
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1CHICAGO OFFICE THE MUSICAL COURIER.
2224 Wabash Avenue, October 27, 1900.
4HE election seems to have an effect even on the attendance at the Auditorium, where one expects to see a full house at the Friday and Saturday concerts given by the Chicago Orchestra, under the direction of Theodore Thomas. A beautiful program, containing several novelties, was not sufficient to attract a really large audience. Perhaps this is not altogether just, as the Auditorium is of such vast magnitude that unless there are close upon 4,000 people assembled the hall never looks adequately full.
6This is the program presented by the orchestra this week:
7Romantic Overture op. 16 (new)…………………Ludwig Thuille one of two readings
8Romantic Overture op. 16 (new)…………………….Ludwig Thuille one of two readings
9Symphony, G minor (Köchel, 580)…………………Mozart one of two readings
10Symphony, G minor (Köchel, 580)……………………..Mozart one of two readings
11Moorish Dances (new)…………………………….Paine one of two readings
12Moorish Dances (new)………………………………….Paine one of two readings
13Wallenstein's Camp, after Schiller (first time)……..D'Indy one of two readings
14Wallenstein's Camp, after Schiller (first time)………….D'Indy one of two readings
15Andante con Variazioni, from the Kreutzer Sonata (first time)………………………………….Beethoven
16Overture, Tannhäuser……………………………….Wagner one of two readings
17Overture, Tannhäuser………………………………………Wagner one of two readings
19It is somewhat unusual to find one number of a program so distinctly a favorite as Thomas' adaptation of the Kreutzer Sonata proved, but of all the beautiful selections presented the Kreutzer held sway. As a master of orchestration Theodore Thomas has long been esteemed as one of the supreme heads, but never before has he so fully shown his extraordinary genius for arrangement except it is in Chopin's Funeral March. The most popular and tuneful number was Paine's "Moorish Dances," which, with their Oriental coloring and rhythm, found many admirers. New works, which are demanded with much eagerness (and generally received with reservation) are to be the order of the season, but they will scarcely be more engrossing works presented than those in this week's program.
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24During the past two weeks the Castle Square Company, at the Studebaker, has produced successively "The Little Tycoon," by Spencer, and Offenbach's "Brigands." That the operas were well produced goes without saying. Everything which Mr. Savage and his managers undertake is stamped with success here and the two last productions have been no exception to the rule of excellence in the matter of stage management and ensemble work.
26The operas themselves belong to a poor class. Especially is "The Little Tycoon" weak. The dialogue belongs to a past generation and the jokes and little buffooneries of a decade ago fall absolutely flat in this advanced age. When these operas are produced new books should be written. The music, especially in Offenbach, is bright and scintillating enough, but there must be an up to date air about the libretto. The principal roles are well sustained, but the fact that the artists engaged are clever makes one regret that they have so little opportunity. Take Frank Moulan, for instance. Here is one of the most gifted comedians on the English speaking stage, but he has little chance of distinguishing himself when hampered by such an inconsequential character as the Tycoon. Still, the mounting, the singing and the chorus atone for shortcomings, and while everything is so well managed there will be always a big patronage in Chicago for this popular organization, the Castle Square Company.
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31The important part in the musical events of the season which is borne by the Chicago Musical College this year is absolutely unprecedented. The principal concert of the coming week is that given under the auspices of this great institution, and takes place at the Auditorium. The artists giving the program are Charles Gauthier, the French tenor; Herman Devries, the noted baritone; Rudolph Ganz, a pianist who is expected to create a sensation, and Bernhard Listemann, the violin virtuoso, whose reputation is cosmopolitan. These artists will have the assistance of the College orchestra, under the direction of another distinguished artist, Hans Von Schiller. The five mentioned are only part of a faculty which for distinguished names is without a rival. With absolute truth the concert which has been arranged by the directors of the Chicago Musical College can be described as the most attractive yet put before the public this year. The program is as follows:
32March from Suite, op. 7………………………………….Adolf Brune
33Orchestra.
34Vocal, Noël Païen………………………………………Massenet one of two readings
35Vocal, Noël Païen………………………………………….Massenet one of two readings
36M. Devries.
37Piano, Concerto, op. 11, E minor……………………..Chopin one of two readings
38Piano, Concerto, op. 11, E minor………………………..Chopin one of two readings
39Allegro. Larghetto. Rondo…………………………..Rudolph Ganz. one of two readings
40Allegro. Larghetto. Rondo……………………………….Rudolph Ganz. one of two readings
41Vocal, Aria, La Juive…………………………………Halévy one of two readings
42Vocal, Aria, La Juive……………………………………Halévy one of two readings
43M. Gauthier.
45Violin, Concerto No. 1………………………………….Paganini
46Adagio. Finale………………………………………….Bernhard Listemann. one of two readings
47Adagio. Finale……………………………………………..Bernhard Listemann. one of two readings
48Piano, Hungarian Fantaisie…………………………….Liszt one of two readings
49Piano, Hungarian Fantaisie……………………………….Liszt one of two readings
50Rudolph Ganz.
51Vocal Duo, Pêcheurs de Perles………………………..Bizet one of two readings
52Vocal Duo, Pêcheurs de Perles……………………………Bizet one of two readings
53M. Gauthier, M. Devries.
55A charming event of the week was the talk given by the veteran actor, Joseph Jefferson, to the pupils and friends of the Chicago Musical College at the University Hall, Fine Arts Building. An audience severely taxing the capacity of the hall assembled and evinced the greatest enthusiasm at the famous actor's remarks, especially those which related to the study of Shakespeare. Mr. Jefferson takes the keenest interest in the dramatic affairs of the college, and every year donates a diamond medal to the department under the direction of the Hart Conways. This department is showing to excellent advantage this year, as there are many very promising and talented students working for a career on the stage. Actual results are obtained with the Hart Conways, the students are taught to act, and when they can act engagements are invariably obtainable. A matinee given last week by the pupils of the school of acting, which Hart Conways directs, under the auspices of the Chicago Musical College, proved the excellence of the training obtained at this institution. A somewhat lengthy and trying program was given. This included the quarrel scene from Buckstone's comedy, "Married Life," another comedy in one act entitled "Miss Impudence" and the comedietta, "Change Partners." All the students were well drilled, and enunciated and acted intelligently. It was far in advance of a student performance, and in every way reflected the greatest credit on all concerned.
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59The series of "Pop." concerts, soon to be inaugurated by Hannah & Hamlin artists, promises to be the most unique musical feature of the season, and the sale of tickets promises great success. The prominence of the soloists to appear together with the very low price of season tickets will make the series an innovation to Chicago music lovers. Among those who are to be heard are M. Charles Gauthier, the noted French opera tenor; M. Herman Devries, the famous baritone of the Grau singers last season; M. Leopold Kramer, violinist; George Hamlin, tenor; Charles W. Clark, the prominent American baritone; Frank King Clark, basso; Arthur Dunham, organist; Herman Dietzel, 'cellist; Miss Mabelle Crawford, contralto; Miss Elaine DeSellem, contralto; Lucille Stevenson-Tewksbury, soprano; Holmes Cowper, the English tenor, and many others of equal note. Nellie Bangs-Skelton and Hans Liné will accompany.
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63The following are the latest bookings made by the Hannah & Hamlin Bureau.
64Charles W. Clark—St. Joseph, Mo., November 2; private recital at the residence of Mrs. C. K. Hutchinson, November 13.
65Clara Henley Bussing—Ravenswood, Ill., February 15.
66Mary Wood Chase—Delaware, Ohio, February 16.
67Augusta Cottlow—Recital, Chicago, November 22; Milwaukee, November 20.
68Holmes Cowper, Toronto, December 18.
69Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler—Peoria, November 7; St. Louis, November 24.
71Grace Buck.
72This much admired soprano is to sing in recital and concert in Chicago during November. She will also be heard in conjunction with Miss Mary Wood Chase at a number
74Season 1900-1901.
76Bloomfield Zeisler.
78ALINE B. STORY,
79Secretary,
80356 LaSalle Avenue, CHICAGO.
82ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING THE ENGAGEMENT FOR PIANO RECITALS of Edward MacDowell SHOULD BE MADE THROUGH ARTHUR P. SCHMIDT, 136 Fifth Ave., New York.
84Mrs. Lawrence Weakley, CONTRALTO.
86MANAGEMENT
87C. H. WILLARD,
884428 FOREST PARK BUILDING
89ST. LOUIS, MO.
91EVAN WILLIAMS TENOR.
92Oratorio and Concert.
93For Terms, Dates, &c., address WOLFSOHN'S MUSICAL BUREAU, 131 East 17th Street, City.
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