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Musical Courier 1901-11-27: Vol 43 Iss 1131, 1901
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1Greater New York.
3New York, November 25, 1901.
5VIVIEN ETHEL McCONNELL, pianist, and Marie Wilson, reader, arranged a nice concert last Tuesday night, at Trinity M. E. Church, Harlem, the fair pianist (a Brounoff pupil), playing in brilliant style the Chopin Valse in E minor, Brounoff's Nocturne in D, the Weber Rondo Brillante and a concert waltz by Godard. Miss Estelle Harris, dramatic soprano, sang among other things Schumann's "Spring Night" and Howland's "Ave Maria" and received a warm welcome and enthusiastic applause. Violinist Quintano played a caprice of his own sans accompaniment and kindly played an obligato for Miss Harris. Later he united with the composer, Brounoff, in the "Romanze de Concert," an effective thing, of unusual harmony, which they had to repeat. Miss Wilson showed talent of pronounced order, both dramatic and dialect.
7Clara Kalischer's Musical Tea last Friday was a pronounced success. It was in honor of Esther Féé, the violinist, who was, however, unable to be present, owing to illness; a charming note conveyed her regrets and good wishes.
9Many people prominent in musical and social circles came. Mme. Renee Japhet sang some French chansonnettes, and Tor Van Pyck, tenor, gave one of Tschaikowsky's songs. Miss Marie Potvin played a piano solo and William Mahony sang Schumann's "Wanderer's Song" and some ballads. Mr. Forde has a fine basso profundo. Three of the stirring Hoffmann "Minnen und Sinnen" quartets were sung by Misses Friedley and Kalischer, Messrs. Van Pyck and Mahony and Mrs. William E. Woodend pleased all by her recitations. The hostess herself added several numbers from Von Fielitz's "Toscan Lieder," Chaminade and German.
11Wade R. Brown has been mentioned in these columns. A man of his experience and ability is impossible to remain undiscovered long, and, it was stated at the time, that one of his ability should have no difficulty in landing in some nice church position—he is now organist of the Waverly Congregational Church, Jersey City, where he has a mixed chorus, an auxiliary choir of boys, a weekly class of 200 children (who are preparing for the large choir); so it will be seen that Wade R. is busy.
13Song interpretation, piano and organ lessons are a specialty with him, and he is pronounced a master in all these, Miss Estelle Harris, among others, warmly praising him in song interpretation.
15The Women's Philharmonic Society gave a "Concert en Costume" last week in the large room of the society, Carnegie Hall, the following being the costumes, musical numbers and by whom done:
16In Spanish costume—Duet, by Miss Leonore Ruiz and Miss Ellen Ringquist, with accompaniment on the bandurria.
17In Swedish costume—Songs, by Mrs. Frederick Dean.
18In German costume—Song, by Mrs. Olga Burgtorf. one of two readings
19In German costume—Song, by Mrs. Olga Burgtof. one of two readings
20In Welsh costume—Trio.
21In costume of a shepherdess—Song, by Miss Sallie F. Akers.
22In Scotch costume—Songs, by Miss Amy Murray.
23In Hungarian costume—Song, by Mrs. Katharine Noack Fiqué.
24In English peasant costume—Trio, Miss Harriet Tidd, violin; Madame Severini, 'cello; Miss Annie Mead, piano.
26Carl M. Roeder is "all blocked up with pupils," as he expresses it; surely a happy state of affairs! His time is entirely filled with numerous applicants he is unable to take. At the Alexander Avenue Baptist Church, of which he is organist, and which edifice is almost completed, there will be an opening service December 15, with a quartet choir, and the music will be a special feature of the service. The members of the quartet already engaged are Miss Eva M. Eason, soprano; L. W. Roberts, tenor; J. Dean Thomas, bass, and an alto yet to be selected.
28Dr. Franklin D. Lawson is solo tenor of the Brick Presbyterian Church, Fifth avenue and Thirty-eighth street, singing there at the morning and afternoon services. He is also tenor soloist and director of the choir at the Washington Square M. E. Church, where he sings at the evening service, putting in a tenor pupil for the morning service. He will appear as soloist at the first concert of the Apollo Club, singing "Lohengrin's Narrative," and other engagements are pending. Dr. Lawson's delightful singing at the Stender concert at Mendelssohn Hall last spring, also at Knabe Hall about the same time, is fresh in the minds of New Yorkers, who attended these concerts in large numbers. He recently sang at a private hearing at the Metropolitan Opera House, and an experienced manager present said his voice filled it well.
30J. Warren Andrews gave some recitals in Ohio recently and was acclaimed as a splendid organist. Said the Columbus, Ohio, Journal:
31Mr. A. is master of the instrument, and his playing is a revelation of new beauties in this most difficult instrument. His pedal playing has been likened to that of John Zundel, who in his day was considered the finest pedalist on this continent.
33The Columbus Sunday Press speaks of his playing with high commendation, devoting considerable space to the recital, the Citizen also making special laudatory mention of the recital, the State Journal also, in part as follows:
34The recital was an artistic success. * * * Mr. Andrews is without doubt an organist who is also an educator in high-class music. * * * He plays with heart and soul, his readings are profound and scholarly, his playing smooth and delicate, and dainty phrases are done in most artistic style.
36The Delaware, Ohio, Daily Gazette says in part:
37* * * The program throughout was composed of very interesting organ works, and Mr. Andrews' playing showed a splendid knowledge of the instrument and of the compositions played. In his light and delicate playing he proved himself to be an organist of exceptional ability. * * * Perhaps the most enjoyable number of the program was the Suite Gothique, by Boellman, which was played in most artistic manner.
39Here is another:
40Mr. Andrews is a player of ability and good training and shows excellent judgment in his management of stops and combinations. Mendelssohn's fine Sonata for organ was delightfully given, and a characteristic Toccata and Fugue showed that Mr. Andrews has studied his Bach to good effect. The more delicate, modern music of which Guilmant's Funeral March and Caprice are such good representatives, suffered somewhat in performance from the noisy pedals.—Columbus Sunday Dispatch.
42Last Sabbath evening Mendelssohn's "Hear My Prayer" ("O, for the Wings of a Dove") was given, the solo by Estelle Harris, and next Sunday night Rossini's "Stabat Mater" is the work scheduled at the Church of the Divine Paternity, Seventy-sixth street and Eighth avenue. Preceding the service there will be a fifteen-minute organ recital.
44Harold Osborn Smith, the talented organist of the French Episcopal Church here, was represented on the program just mentioned by a song, "The Break o' the Year," and the comment on this song by the Ohio State Journal, of Columbus, is as follows:
45"Mr. Smith has made a worthy setting of this exquisite poem. He has very correctly caught the spirit of the words, his melody and counter melody beautifully illustrating the text. I was particularly pleased with the accompaniment part, which plainly shows a natural ability in harmonic variety, changing the theme from the vocal part to the inner or outer parts of the chord support. Mr. Smith will be heard from in the future, for he is full of music, original ideas and intuitive knowledge to catch and write them down."
47E. Arthur Janke has now a studio at Carnegie Hall, his specialty being piano and harmony instruction. He takes pupils of any grade and gives beginners a correct foundation, with strict attention to the development of musical expression. Those who expect to make of music a profession will receive thorough instruction in the technic of piano playing, as well as in the correct execution and artistic interpretation of the principal works of the masters. He will give private musicales and students' recitals throughout the season. Mr. Janke has several indorsements from leading teachers, among them Richard Burmeister, who says:
48My Dear Mr. Janke—It gives me much pleasure to recommend you very warmly to all who wish to secure your services as a musician and artist. I am sure that you will impart the perseverance and conscientiousness with which you worked with me also to your pupils, and that your talent and ability will not fail to be recognized anywhere.
49Wishing you further great success as a pianist and teacher, I am, &c.
511901 XMAS MUSIC
53NEW ANTHEMS
54For Mixed Chorus, with Solo Voices as indicated.
55Solo Voices
56Barnes, A. L. No. 10,855. Arise, shine, for Thy Light is Come. S
57Chopin-Elliot. No. 10,855. At Dead of Night. S
58Clare, Edwyn A. No. 10,891. We Have Seen His Star in the East. S
59Dulcken, Ferdinand Q. No. 10,906. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing. SATB
60Foster, Myles B. No. 10,921. Here Were shepherds. (Two-Part Women's Chorus) S
61Gardner, George. No. 10,900. O Little Town of Bethlehem. S
62Gardner, George. No. 10,897. The Song of the Magi. S
63Marzo, Eduard. No. 10,897. Call on the Listening Ear. S
64Ostw, W. G. No. 10,878. There Were Shepherds. S
65Reed, William. No. 10,881. Angels from the Realms of Glory. T or S
66Rogers, James H. No. 10,928. Emmanuel. SB
67Schneider, P. A. No. 10,929. Christmas, Awake! Salute the Happy Morn. AT
68Spence, William R. No. 10,891. The Hush of Night hath Fallen. S
69Storer, H. J. No. 10,901. The Hallowed Day hath shined Upon Us. S
70Woodward, H. H. No. 10,905. Behold, the Days Come. T
72NEW CAROLS
73For Mixed Chorus.
74Geibel, Adam. No. 10,904. Shout the Tidings. S
75Hills, Jr., Horace. No. 10,901. Fell the Snow One Winter's Night. S
76do. No. 10,902. Sweetly the Bells are Chiming. S
77Simper, Caleb. No. 10,898. Awake, Awake, and See Your King. S
78Spence, William K. No. 10,881. Joy Fills Our Inmost Hearts To-day. S
79do. No. 10,882. Sing, O sing this Blessed Morn. S
81OLIVER DITSON COMPANY, Boston.
82CHAS. H. DITSON & Co., New York. J. E. DITSON & Co., Philadelphia
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