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Musical Courier 1901-01-23: Vol 42 Iss 1087, 1901
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1THE MUSICAL COURIER.
3Music in Philadelphia.
5PHILADELPHIA OFFICE THE MUSICAL COURIER.
64230 Regent Square, January 19, 1901.
8N vivid contrast to last week's quiet came the orchestral rush of this week, opening with the Boston Symphony Monday night. The program was played with spirit.
10The soloist was Hugo Becker, who played a 'cello concerto by Haydn.
12In the opening bars Mr. Becker seemed to suffer from a slight nervousness, which soon wore off, however, and the rest of the concerto was played in a manner which placed him in the first rank of 'cello players. He displayed a remarkable facility in rapid passages, and his trills were of exquisite quality.
14Before leaving the subject of this concert I must make special mention of the way in which the orchestra played the ever beautiful "Waldweben," in which the delicacy of tone won enthusiastic applause.
16On Wednesday night the Sauer Orchestra gave their second concert, at which Mozart's G minor Symphony, overflowing with a spirit of joyfulness, was admirably played. Courtlandt Palmer, the much heralded pianist, was the soloist of the evening. His playing indicated a dreamer rather than a vigorous thinker; in fact, at times, this quality amounted to absolute lack of color; yet the question arises in one's mind, whether this same lack of vim was not as much due to the physical condition of the artist as to his temperament, for Mr. Palmer showed, by his extreme pallor, signs of overstudy. The other numbers on the program were Schubert's "Funeral March," scored by Liszt, and "The Preludes," by the latter composer.
18On Friday evening the Philadelphia Orchestra was heard. I do not know whether the two Boston concerts had overtaxed my musical digestion or whether the orchestra really fell below their own mark, but, at any rate, I must confess to not enjoying to any considerable degree the orchestral portion of the program. The soloist, however, made up in generous measure for any deficiencies of the orchestra—the artist in question was Fritz Kreisler, a young violinist of much talent. He played Vieuxtemps' Concerto No. 2 with a youthful vigor and dash that carried his audience along with him into the whole of his Bohemian temperament. He was long and enthusiastically applauded, and finally responded with an encore, the Gavotte from Bach's E major Sonata.
20There were two innovations in this week's concerts which were most acceptable—Mr. Gericke placed his symphony first on the program Wednesday night, and Mr. Scheel, thank heavens, shortened his program.
22Apropos of this last conductor, it may be remarked that he has been exceedingly happy in his choice of soloists, and the announcement that Edward A. MacDowell will be the one for the next concert promises a continuance of the high degree of excellency.
24With this surfeit of symphonies, I turned with relief to the lecture-recital of Charles Dennison Kellogg, whose most interesting and marvelous bird warblings gave us a taste of nature's orchestra. One can scarcely believe that the sounds are produced by his throat, so closely do they imitate the feathered songster.
26DOMINGA LYNCH SOUDER.
28Katherine Ruth Heyman.
30MISS KATHERINE RUTH HEYMAN, the pianist, has played in concert several times lately and achieved distinct success. Following are some of her press notices:
32The soloist of the evening was Miss Katherine Ruth Heyman, who played several of Schumann's pieces and a Beethoven sonata in G major, op. 49, No. 2, with much poetry. Later Miss Heyman displayed her technic in two pieces of Liszt. She played both perfectly: "The Gondoliera" with much feeling and the Etude, in spite of its phenomenal tempo, as clearly as a bell. The applause did not subside until Miss Heyman had responded with several encores.—Staats-Zeitung, January 13, 1901.
34Katherine Ruth Heyman, pianist, played with taste and crisp technic four numbers from Schumann's "Album for the Young." Beethoven's Sonata in G major, op. 49, No. 2, and Liszt's "Gondoliera" and Study in E flat major.—New York Times, January 13, 1901.
36The piano playing of Miss Heyman surpassed any other heard in this city before, and at the end of the first number she had clearly demonstrated her ability as an artist of the highest order. The audience was perfectly enraptured by the excellence of her rendition of the various numbers on the program, and hearty applause followed.—Williamsport Sun, January 7, 1901.
38Miss Heyman is an artist of wonderful power and delicacy. Her technic is almost faultless, and her conception is true and comprehensive. Her phrasing is admirable, and she carries the forceful passages without suspicion of pounding. She played with ease, confidence and brilliancy, and stamped herself well worthy to appear in the company of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Kneisel Quartet, and win the approval of critical Boston.—Williamsport Grit, January 13, 1901.
40Miss Heyman is one of the most clever pianists that has ever played in this city. She has a pleasing personality, and with her first number she captured the audience, which was of good size and much larger than usual. Her every number was rendered in a faultless manner, and was heartily applauded. Miss Heyman will no doubt be heard in Williamsport again.—Williamsport Call, January 13, 1901.
42Scholder Piano Recital.
44Hattie Scholder, the child pianist, pupil and protégé of Samuel Eppinger, of the Eppinger Conservatory, will give a recital at Mendelssohn Hall Tuesday afternoon, January 29. The following will be the program: one of two readings
45Hattie Scholder, the child pianist, pupil and protégé of Samuel Eppinger, of the Eppinger Conservatory, will give a recital at Mendelsohn Hall Tuesday afternoon, January 29. The following will be the program: one of two readings
47Prelude and Fugue in C minor………………………………………Bach
48Theme and Variations in G major……………………………….Beethoven
49Herodiade…………………………………………………………………..Massenet one of two readings
50Herodiade………………………………………………………..Massenet one of two readings
51Pastorale…………………………………………………………………..Scarlatti one of two readings
52Pastorale………………………………………………………..Scarlatti one of two readings
53Caprice……………………………………………………………………..Scarlatti one of two readings
54Caprice………………………………………………………..Scarlatti one of two readings
55Etude, Mignon, op. 16, No. 1………………………………………Schütz one of two readings
56Etude, Mignon, op. 16, No. 1……………………………….Schütz one of two readings
57Vogel als Prophet………………………………………………………Schumann one of two readings
58Vogel als Prophet……………………………………………..Schumann one of two readings
59Berceuse…………………………………………………………………..Chaminade one of two readings
60Berceuse………………………………………………………Chaminade one of two readings
61Thy Beaming Eyes…………………………………………………….MacDowell one of two readings
62Thy Beaming Eyes…………………………………………..MacDowell one of two readings
63Valse, op. 42……………………………………………………………Chopin one of two readings
64Valse, op. 42…………………………………………………Chopin one of two readings
65Etude, op. 10, No. 12……………………………………………….Chopin one of two readings
66Etude, op. 10, No. 12………………………………………Chopin one of two readings
67Nocturne, op. 32, No. 1……………………………………………..Chopin one of two readings
68Nocturne, op. 32, No. 1……………………………………Chopin one of two readings
69Hattie Scholder.
71Naples.
73DECEMBER 21, 1900.
75SAN CARLO opened its season last evening with "Tosca," by Puccini. The libretto was written by Illica and Giacosa, after the celebrated drama by Victorien Sardou.
77The success of the opera, while fair, has not been enthusiastic, but it may become so after several hearings. The public seemed more attracted by and interested in the development of the drama rather than in the music which illustrates it.
79"Tosca" was beautifully performed, under the direction of Mugnoni, by De Lucia, Signora Pandolfini, Camera, Thon and De Rosa.
81"Tosca" is going to be repeated for several evenings yet.
83Some time in the near future a concert will be given here by Miss Edith Martin, the harpist.
85She comes to Italy to win new laurels after her success and the fine reputation achieved in Germany, in England, in Ireland, in Sweden and Norway and in France.
87Miss Martin is an American, and the news of her splendid career will be learned with pride by her compatriots across the waters.
89Joseph B. Zellman.
91Joseph B. Zellman, the basso, sang at a concert given by the Church of the Nativity at Wissner Hall, Brooklyn, N. Y., January 7. He sang songs by Wagner and Von Fielitz and a pretty little song, "The Faded Rose," by Mrs. Abel, who accompanied him on the piano. Mr. Zellman was obliged to respond to several encores.
93Among the concerts of note given lately there is that of the Ferni Quartet, whose aims are very high and wholly achieved indeed. The quartet is composed of Ferni and Pascarella, violinists; Cajati, viola, and Giardi, 'cellist. A well-known society lady, Signora Maglione, is occasionally the pianist.
95The Ferni Quartet proposes to give a number of concerts during the season.
97VESUVIUS.
99Amy Robie
100Solo Violinist.
101INSTRUCTION.
102For Terms, Dates, Etc., address
103184 West 82d St., NEW YORK.
105Kathrin HILKE
106Soprano.
107Concert, Oratorio, Recitals.
10844 Seventh Avenue, NEW YORK.
110Maud Powell, Violiniste,
111In America from Jan. 1, 1901.
113Leopold Winkler, Pianist.
114Address HENRY WOLFSOHN, 131 East 17th Street or Steinway Hall, New York. one of two readings
115Address HENRY WOLFSOHN, 131 East 17th Street, NEW YORK. one of two readings
117S. Becker
118Among the world's foremost virtuosi.
120Von Grábill, The Distinguished Pianist.
121Management: J. CARLETON & CO., Lititz Springs, Pa., or care of Musical Courier, New York.
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