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Musical Courier 1901-11-27: Vol 43 Iss 1131, 1901
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1Eddy Organ Recital.
3The organ recital by Clarence Eddy at St. Bartholomew's Church last Monday evening attracted a large congregation of musicians and music lovers. The recital was under the auspices of the American Guild of Organists. St. Bartholomew's organ is one of the great church organs of the country, and only a master organist can manage its three divisions. Readers of The Musical Courier know Mr. Eddy to be one of the skilled organists of the world, and therefore extended criticism of the performance seems unnecessary. The program, which contains three novelties and two compositions dedicated to Mr. Eddy, follows:
5Fantaisie in F major (new)…………………………………………..West
6Ave Maria……………………………………………………………………….Bossi
7Sonata Pathetique (new)…………………………………………………Baldwin
8(Dedicated to Clarence Eddy.)
9Intermezzo (new)………………………………………………………..Hollins
10Grand Chœur Dialogue…………………………………………………Gigout
11L'Angelus…………………………………………………………………………Stamer
12Prelude and Fugue in A minor………………………………………J. S. Bach
13Pastoral Interlude………………………………………………………..Parker
14(Dedicated to Clarence Eddy.)
15Toccata in F major………………………………………………………..Widor
16From the Fifth Organ Symphony.
18For a first hearing, the "Intermezzo" by Alfred Hollins proved the most agreeable of the new works. Mr. Baldwin's "Sonata Pathetique" was somewhat of a disappointment. Musical workmanship was there, but anything suggestive of the title seemed lacking. The principal motif of Luther's "Ein Feste Burg" was easily distinguished in the last movement. Hearing so much music, we can understand why modern composers are so frequently reminiscent in writing their scores. One of the most beautiful performances of the evening was the "Ave Maria," by Bossi, played on the solo organ. This showed to perfection Mr. Eddy's finished technic and rarely sympathetic tone.
20Gregory Hast in Philadelphia.
22Following close upon his brilliant Milwaukee triumph, and the enthusiastic indorsement accorded his voice and art at his New York recital, Gregory Hast, the distinguished English tenor, sang in Philadelphia on the evening of November 20 and scored again in the Quaker City, as the appended press notices testify:
24Gregory Hast, an English tenor, well known and well liked among London concert-goers, made his first appearance in Philadelphia at Witherspoon Hall last night. Mr. Hast's share in the program consisted of eighteen songs of widely varying character, including examples of early French, early Italian and early English ballads, besides German lieder and modern English songs. Such a selection affords a thorough test of a singer's abilities, and when it can be said, as it can with truth in this case, that with each succeeding number Mr. Hast added to the favorable impression that he made at the outset, it follows that he is an exceptionally talented and accomplished singer. His voice is a true tenor of very beautiful and sympathetic quality. Besides the natural charm of his voice, Mr. Hast's enunciation is so clear and distinct that every syllable he sings can be heard with ease, and his accent, whether he is singing in German, French or English, is of the purest. He is absolutely devoid of any affectations or mannerisms, yet he manages to convey in the most interesting manner the full meaning of the words he is singing. In fine, he is exceptionally accomplished, wholly delightful, and in the range of his voice, artistic skill, finished interpretation, smoothness and grace of style, Mr. Hast's singing could hardly be surpassed.—Philadelphia Ledger, November 21, 1901.
26Mr. Hast's voice is a tenor of pure quality, sympathetic, and of admirable range, while his enunciation is of notable distinctness.
28MISS Feilding Roselle, Mezzo-Contralto.
29ORATORIO, RECITAL AND OPERA.
30Address: 221 West 44th St., NEW YORK.
32The selections were of a varied nature, sufficient to test the powers and versatility of any singer, but Mr. Hast was successful in them all, and sang with most artistic effect in examples of French, Italian, German and English songs.—Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, November 21, 1901.
34In his selections of German lieder and old and modern English ballads, Mr. Hast displayed a good tenor voice, artistic feeling and a nice sense of interpretative proportion. His rendering of all the eighteen numbers revealed knowledge and experience.—Philadelphia Press, November 21, 1901.
36Mr. Hast has an excellent voice of even register, and his diction in all languages is distinct and admirable in enunciation and phrasing. He made a pronounced impression, and another recital by him will be most acceptable.—Philadelphia Record, November 21, 1901.
38Mr. Hast has an agreeable voice, clear enunciation, a graceful manner, and his delivery was admirable. He has precisely the right qualities for his choice of songs, including dramatic color, and there is a very important range of music in which it would be a pleasure to hear Mr. Hast again.—Philadelphia Times, November 21, 1901.
40IONE BUSH RIDDELL.
42NOTICE of two important concerts at the Pan-American Exposition were overlooked, and we take pleasure at this late day to give them a special notice. Miss Ione Bush Riddell, of Cincinnati, gave two fine organ concerts at the Temple of Music, October 7 and 8. Following is her program. She was assisted by Miss Eleanor A. Bain, contralto soloist, of Cincinnati, who sang very pleasingly:
44MONDAY.
45Festival March in D…………………………………………………Smart
46In the Morning (from the Peer Gynt Suite)…………………Grieg
47Offertory in A flat…………………………………………………….Edward M. Read
48Vocal, My Heart Is Weary (from Nadeschda)…..A. Goring Thomas
49Cantilene Nuptiale…………………………………………………Dubois
50Berceuse in A………………………………………………………..G. Delbruck
51Vocal—
52Lullaby…………………………………………………………………..Dennee
53If I Were a Rose…………………………………………………….Hesselberg
54Miss Bain.
55Gavotte from Mignon……………………………………………..Ambroise Thomas
56Festal March………………………………………………………..B. Calkin
58TUESDAY.
59Concert Overture in C minor…………………………………….Hollins
60Andantino in D flat…………………………………………………Lemare
61Fanfare…………………………………………………………………..Lemmens
62Vocal, Abide With Me……………………………………………..Biederman
63Miss Eleanor A. Bain.
64Christmas Pastorale, from Eighth Concerto for stringed instruments……………………………………………..A. Corelli
65Amaryllis…………………………………………………………………Ghys
66Vocal—
67Love Is a Bubble…………………………………………………….Allitsen
68Springtide………………………………………………………………Becker
69Miss Bain.
71It was apparent at once that Miss Riddell is an organist of unusual qualities and that the big organ under her touch was developing all of its power, and the music was interpreted with much fullness and fine poetic instinct. Connoisseurs were impressed by the variety of Miss Riddell's shading, phrasing and remarkable pianissimo effects, which were particularly fine in the Andantino in D flat, Lemare, while the "Fanfare," Lemmens, won much favor with the audience. Miss Riddell's technic is faultless and expression full of poetry and soulfulness.
73Since her return from Buffalo, she has been very busy with a large class of pupils in piano and organ, and she will shortly give an organ recital at Rushville, Ind. She has at various times given organ recitals on the great organ in the Music Hall, Cincinnati, and she is closely identified with the musical culture of that city. Miss Riddell's musical education has been carefully nurtured in every detail, which is clearly demonstrated in her work as accompanist to soloists and choruses, her sympathetic nature lending itself particularly to this kind of work. She is organist of the Central Christian Church, of Cincinnati.
75MRS. K. R.
77Franz Listemann at Aeolian Recital.
79THE favorite 'cellist played at the recital at Aeolian Hall last Saturday Godard's Berceuse, which he does with dainty grace and beautiful tone and the Cinquantaine Gavot by Gabriel-Marie. He played most artistically and was warmly applauded. Later he finished the program with a brilliant performance of Servais' "Daughter of the Regiment" fantaisie and had to bow many times. Charles Parkyn accompanied all these numbers on either the Piano or Aeolian in wonderfully sympathetic style, showing what may be done with the instruments in this direction.
81Dahm-Petersen Lecture Recital.
83THE Daily Gazette of Schenectady, N. Y., speaks highly of Mr. Dahm-Petersen's lecture-recital on "Practical Voice Culture," with vocal illustrations by himself and Miss Grace Sutter, a pupil. Members of his two choirs, of which he is director, were also present. There will follow a lecture on "Pronunciation" and one on "Style."
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