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Musical Courier 1901-04-24: Vol 42 Iss 1100, 1901
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1UNDER the auspices of the finance committee of the New York Women's Philharmonic Society an artistic program was presented last Saturday evening at Sherry's. The artists who volunteered their services were Miss Fannie Hirsch, soprano; Miss Lilian Carlismith, contralto; Percy Hemus, baritone; Joseph Weiss, pianist; Forest Cheney, violinist; Max Droge, 'celloist, and Madame Neyman and Kate Stella Burr, accompanists.
3Mr. Weiss played several original compositions which were well received. Notable features were the 'cello and violin solos of Max Droge and Ernest Cheney (of Rochester) respectively. Miss Hirsch appeared twice, her numbers including Guy d'Hardelet's "Avec Toi" and "Zauberlied." Meyer Heimund, Mr. Droge and Madame Neyman assisting in the latter composition. Miss Carlismith sang "There Was an Ancient King," Henschel, and Massenet's "Enchantment." Dudley Buck's "Creole Lover" and Fisher's "Under the Rose" were admirably interpreted by Percy Hemus, St. Patrick Cathedral's gifted young baritone. As an encore Mr. Hemus contributed "The Minstrel Boy." Mme. Schubert Neyman and Kate Stella Burr illustrated their efficiency as accompanists. Owing to the inclemency of the weather this concert was not largely attended, but the audience was appreciative and discriminating.
5The Troy (N. Y.) Choral Club's final concert of the season will take place on May 13.
7The Ladies' Musical Club of Seattle, Wash., presented a creditable program in Wilson Hall on Saturday, April 6.
9The spring concert of the Bloomfield (N. J.) Madrigal Society will be given this evening under the direction of C. Wenham Smith.
11At the Actors' Church Alliance reception in this city on April 25, Sara Evans, contralto, and Percy Hemus, baritone, will sing several numbers.
13Madame Von Klenner has arranged attractive musical selections for the New York Women's Press Club meeting in Carnegie Hall on April 27.
15The Fortnightly Club of Cleveland, is now in its eighth year. Each season it gives twelve afternoon concerts at intervals of two weeks, whence the name is derived.
17"The Harmonic" is a new musical society in Memphis, Tenn. Every year two concerts will be given, for one of which the services of professional artists will be secured.
19The Geneva (N. Y.) Choral Society will hold its annual festival on May 21 in the Smith Opera House. This year the society numbers over 100 members, the officers being Prof. Richard Sutcliffe, of Syracuse, conductor; Dr. L. L. Van Slyke, president; Dr. W. H. Jordan, first vice-president; Miss Elizabeth Malette, second vice-president; Mrs. W. H. Partridge, secretary; W. H. Andrews, treasurer; Mrs. P. N. Nicholas, assistant secretary and treasurer; F. H. Fuller, librarian.
21THE MUSICAL COURIER is requested to state that all press representatives, at their request, will be supplied with credential cards by Mrs. T. E. Ellison, 167 West Wayne street, Fort Wayne, Ind., recording secretary and chairman national press committee, N. F. M. C. This announcement is in reference to the second biennial festival of the National Federation of Musical Clubs, to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 30, May 1, 2 and 3.
23At Delmonico's the New York Press Club held its annual dinner on Saturday evening, April 20, musical numbers constituting important features of the event. Alfred E. Pearsall sang the club's song, and Lionel Kremer was the accompanist. L. M. Ruben introduced a quartet of artists, comprising Margaret Lemon, soprano; Bessie Bonsall, contralto; Mr. Silvernagle, tenor, and Andreas Schneider, baritone. These vocalists interpreted the "Rigoletto" Quartet in an animated and acceptable manner. Miss Rebecca Mackenzie, Marshall P. Wilder and the Metropolitan Quartet also assisted. Madame Bernhardt and Coquelin, who were to have been present, did not attend owing to engagements in Boston. Madame Bernhardt, however, sent beautiful floral tributes, at the same time assuring the Press Club that these were as nothing to the flowers of speech by which the critics had greeted her.
25A Rome Letter.
27Rome, March 26, 1901.
29ONCERTS have been plentiful since St. Cecilia began giving them. Some were wonderfully interesting, not the least being the Wagner concert, directed by Martucci in a marvelous way—in a marvelously German way, for that man cannot be a true born Italian. His way of directing, of feeling, of interpreting music, especially German music, indicates how well his temperament is under control. He at times seems cold, however. He was greatly appreciated by the eminently musical audience assembled to admire him. one of two readings
30CONCERTS have been plentiful since St. Cecilia began giving them. Some were wonderfully interesting, not the least being the Wagner concert, directed by Martucci in a marvelous way—in a marvelously German way, for that man cannot be a true born Italian. His way of directing, of feeling, of interpreting music, especially German music, indicates how well his temperament is under control. He at times seems cold, however. He was greatly appreciated by the eminently musical audience assembled to admire him. one of two readings
32The "Faust" Overture, the Prelude to the third act of "Meistersinger," the "Venusburg," as Wagner wanted it for the Paris performance, were greatly applauded, but "Waldeben," from "Siegfried," had to be repeated. It was lovely—one of the most impressive interpretations I ever heard. The "Funeral March" from "Götterdämmerung" and the Cavalcata of the "Walküre" were the next and last numbers, this last number being interpreted in a most original manner. It is to be hoped that many more such concerts will take place.
34Violinists have been holding their own for some time, Petschnikoff, Tua, Marteau, Kubelik and others of minor importance.
36Henri Marteau was much appreciated at St. Cecilia in a concerto in E flat, by Mozart; an aria for violin, by J. S. Bach, which was played with vibrant passion; "Vision de Jeanne d'Arc," by Liszt, for violin and orchestra, and a concerto in B minor in three movements, by Saint-Saëns, also for violin and orchestra, to which a masterly interpretation was given. The public was more than enthusiastic, calling Marteau back time and again. The orchestra could have been much better.
38At the Teatro Adriano Beethoven's oratorio, "Christ on Mount Olivet" was given for charity. Too bad the entire affair was not handled aright, for there was only half a house, and the execution was less than mediocre. I think also the choice of the oratorio had something to do with it, for it certainly is not one of Beethoven's best works. It has been given in three different halls, but always with the same result.
40At the Costanzi "Rigoletto" was given, and a triumph it was for all the artists, but more especially for the tenor Bonci. His voice has an agreeable timbre, is strong, and the compass is immense, he taking a high D above the staff with facility, and it was a note, not a shriek. Of course the quartet had to be repeated and the effect was beautiful, the voices blending as one seldom hears. Barrrientos (Gilda) was charming; although there is no depth to this artist; she sings well though. Ardito (Rigoletto) was rather rough as a singer, but a good actor. Altogether a memorable evening. Mascheroni dividing the triumph with the artists with his masterly and intense reading of the score. "Rigoletto" will not have many performances, as one of the artists leaves, having another engagement. "Mignon" and "Le Maschere" have alternated with "Il Barbiere," and now we are to have "Fedora" with Bellincioni. "Sonnambula" is also announced with Bonci. It will be a feast.
42A grand benefit concert took place at the Costanzi on St. Patrick's Day. Many artists of all kinds volunteered, and it was a successful affair.
44The Teatro Adriano has opened a season of opera and ballet, but the new ballet is the attraction. It is "Haydée," and by R. Mareno, the successful composer of so many ballets. "Ruy Blas" and "Favorita" so far are the mediocrily performed operas.
46St. Cecilia boasts of another great concert—choral classic concert. Maestro Raffaele Terziani put together a chorus of 150 voices and trained them well, and the program was most judiciously chosen and magnificently executed—"Stabat Mater," by Palestrina (which is said to be his chef d'œuvre). The effects of sonority are astonishing, especially intermixed as they are with a sort of dialogued choruses, these being two and each composed of four voices. One of the most impressive numbers is the motetto, "Surge, amica mea speciosa," for five voices, pertaining to the "Canticle of Solomon"; the form is imposing, but still always following that elegant Palestrinian line. The motetto by Bach, "Dio mia sola gioia," is another piece of work one remains highly impressed with. It is in the thematic imitative style, full of daring and spontaneity; there is never a moment of monotony, which is rather frequent in sacred music. The "Te Deum," by Mendelssohn, for solos, chorus and organ, is said to be one of the finest known. It was beautifully executed. The "Sancta, Sancta, Sancta," and a fugato with the ending of the piece are stupendous pieces of composition. The success was great. Philip Capocci was the excellent organist, whose share in the general success was not a small one. Such concerts ought to be frequently given, as they are certainly great educators.
48The pianist A. Brugnoli gave a concert at Costanzi Hall, playing Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin and Liszt.
50Amilcare Zanella, pianist-composer, gave a private hearing of his works at Santa Cecilia before a choice gathering of musicians. Opinions differ, but as a rule he was successful, but more as a pianist than as a composer.
52On the 27 Carlo Angelelli, pianist, gives a concert at Costanzi Hall.
54On the 29th at 4 p. m., pianiste Eugenia Mengarini also gives a concert at same hall, and the 30th, Lala concert.
56Mascagni's Verdiann commemoration at Pesaro seems to have been a success.
58Signorina Niny Piazzai gave a concert at Sala Umberto I. She is a good violinist, but her playing lacks charm.
60"Lorenza," the new opera by Mascheroni, will soon be given. Bellincioni creates the title role. Shall send particulars.
62A. B.
64VOCAL INSTRUCTION.—A prominent vocal teacher of New York, remaining at home this summer, will have vacancy for a few good voices. Terms reduced. Address Voice, care of MUSICAL COURIER.
66SOUSA AND HIS BAND
67Office: Astor Court Building, New York.
68Eighteenth Semi-Annual and Fifth Transcontinental Tour.
69APRIL, 1901.
70Thur., 25, Middleboro, Mass. Matinee. City Hall.
71Thur., 25, Fall River, Mass. Evening. Academy of Music.
72Fri., 26, Attleboro, Mass. Matinee. Bates Opera House.
73Fri., 26, Taunton, Mass. Evening. Taunton Theatre.
74Sat., 27, Boston, Mass. Matinee. Symphony Hall.
75Sat., 27, Brockton, Mass. Evening. City Opera House.
76Sun., 28, Rockland, Mass. Matinee. Symphony Hall.
77Mon., 29, Rockland, Mass. Evening. Rockland Op. House.
78Mon., 29, New Bedford, Mass. Matinee. New Bedford Theatre.
79Tues., 30, Salem, Mass. Matinee. Salem Theatre.
80Tues., 30, Boston, Mass. Evening. Symphony Hall.
81Wed., 1, Lebanon, N. H. Matinee. Opera House.
82Wed., 1, St. Johnsbury, Vt. Evening. Music Hall.
83MAY, 1901.
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