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Musical Courier 1902-01-01: Vol 44 Iss 1136, 1902
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1wore on its weary length till nearly 10 o'clock. It had lasted over two hours!
3The Hubermann concert on December 12 could scarcely have been called an artistic success, and the fault was not that of the violinist. The duties and responsibilities of an orchestral director differ somewhat from those of a metronome; otherwise why not use an automaton and spare expense?
5Certain conductors of high standing in Vienna might improve themselves in the art of accompanying, and at the same time lose some of their conceit, by taking a trip across the water and visiting the provincial towns in the United States. At the Hubermann concert there was absolutely no unity of intention between soloist and orchestra; nor can this be laid entirely at the door of stupidity. Hubermann went through his ordeal bravely; the lack of sympathy on the stage was counterbalanced by the good will of the house, which expressed itself loudly after every movement and between the numbers. Hubermann played the Mendelssohn Concerto in magnificent virtuoso style. From the orchestra issued divers and sundry sounds scarcely suggested by anything in the score; but the young artist lost his self-control not for one instant. His repose is a joy inspiring sight. The Lalo "Symphonie Espagnole" was abnormally uninteresting. What can an unfortunate fiddler do with this composition, if he be unaided, nay, hopelessly handicapped, by his orchestra? Hubermann was at his best in the Bach Chaconne. Notwithstanding, rather than on account of, his virtuoso technic he played it wonderfully, with deep reverence and mature feeling, his broad, rich tone and fine coloring bringing out in high relief the beauties of this majestic composition.
7The third symphony concert of the Tuesday series occurred December 10, under the direction of Ferd. Löwe. The first number on the program, the D major Symphony of Mozart, was given with considerable spirit and a delightful freshness. The second number was the prelude of an opera, "Todten Tanz," by Joseph Reiter, a well-known local composer. It is of the descriptive style and presents a weak imitation of Richard Strauss. The work, which is new, was receiving its first performance; the author was present in the audience, and was called upon the stage some six or eight times.
9In the Bruckner Symphony, No. 5, Herr Löwe failed to tightly hold the reins of command. Perhaps it is as well that he failed, as the slowness of the tempi, if allowed to have full sway, would truly have been intolerable.
11Mme. Charlotte Wyns, from the Opéra Comique, Paris, gave a most enjoyable song recital in Kleiner Musikverein Saal last week. The program was gotten up in Secessionist style; the singer's costume was an attempt at the same; she was evidently unable to resist the frequent production of that weird, unholy, nasal effect which is such a favorite with the French school; occasional echoes from the Opéra Comique were likewise unsuppressible; but the admirable declamation of the Schumann, Saint-Saëns, Chaminade and Augusta Holmès numbers amply condoned for lesser offenses, and Madame Wyns' rich, full voice and highly artistic singing have left a deep impression on all who heard her. The song recital was not Madame Wyns' first appearance in Vienna this season. On December 3, at the Rosé Quartet concert, she sang a Glück aria and "In questa Tomba," of Beethoven.
13A most interesting event is announced for Monday, December 16. Assisted by players from the Opéra, the Rosé Quartet will give the Beethoven Septuor and the Schubert Octet. Gutheil-Shoder has been engaged as soloist.
15Fräulein Sironi, of the Opera, has composed a ballet, which has been weighed in the balance by the dread Mahler; has been found not entirely wanting. It will be granted performance some time this season. The première's return to health after her severe illness is a matter of sincere congratulation.
17G. S. L.
19CONCERT AT ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Society at Annapolis, Md., which, as a matter of course, is mainly official, is taking a warm interest in the forthcoming concert to be given at St. John's College on Wednesday evening, January 8. The program, a highly attractive one, will be given by J. C. van Hulsteyn, violinist; Pietro Minetti, baritone, and Emmanuel Wad, pianist, as follows:
21Sonata for piano and violin…………………………………………..Grieg
22Messrs. Wad and Van Hulsteyn.
23Songs for baritone—
24Les Amoureux………………………………………………………..C. Minetti
25Sérénade Caractéristique…………………………………………..C. Minetti one of two readings
26Sérénade Caractéristique…………………………………………….C. Minetti one of two readings
27Violin soli—
28Adagio……………………………………………………………………….Spohr one of two readings
29Adagio………………………………………………………………………….Spohr one of two readings
30Presto……………………………………………………………………….Tartini one of two readings
31Presto………………………………………………………………………….Tartini one of two readings
32Mr. Van Hulsteyn.
33Prologue from Pagliacci……………………………………………..Leoncavallo one of two readings
34Prologue from Pagliacci…………………………………………………Leoncavallo one of two readings
35Mr. Minetti.
36Piano soli—
37Ballade in A flat major……………………………………………….Chopin one of two readings
38Ballade in A flat major…………………………………………………Chopin one of two readings
39Nocturne in F sharp major………………………………………..Chopin one of two readings
40Nocturne in F sharp major…………………………………………….Chopin one of two readings
41Two Etudes………………………………………………………..Chopin
42Mr. Wad.
43Violin soli—
44The Swan…………………………………………………………………..Saint-Saëns
45Spanish Dance………………………………………………………..Sarasate
46Mr. Van Hulsteyn.
47Baritone solo, Il Sogno……………………………………………..Mercadante one of two readings
48Baritone solo, Il Sogno…………………………………………………Mercadante one of two readings
49(With violin obligato.)
50Mr. Minetti.
52FRAULEIN VON GELDER.—The Strassburger Post, speaking of the visit of the tenor Bertram to Metz, writes that it shows that it proves that the local artists do not suffer from the presence of the singer of the Court Opera:
53"In 'The Flying Dutchman' Fräulein von Gelder, as Senta; Herr Tottmayr, as Daland, and Trostorff, as Eric, contributed to the success of the performance, and were rewarded with a storm of applause seldom seen in this theatre. Now that the singers have resumed their serious studies the expectations placed some years ago in the young beginners have been fully realized. Fräulein von Gelder, who, on the opening day, as Brünnhilde, found some difficulties in the acoustics of the house, has quickly become familiar with them, and in a series of roles—to mention only Leonore in 'Fidelio,' and the Countess in 'Le Nozze di Figaro'—proved herself to be a valuable dramatic singer."
55MUSICAL CLUBS.
57Temple, Tex., has a Treble Clef Club.
58The Chopin Club, of Lynn, Mass., has just given a concert.
59George R. Ewan is conductor of the Mendelssohn Choral Club, of Roseville, N. J.
60The Morning Musicals, of Syracuse, N. Y., gave an interesting program on December 18.
61W. A. Aldrich is president and Dr. R. A. Heritage director of the Spokane (Wash.) Oratorio Society.
62The Mozart Symphony Club, of New York, was booked for a concert in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 18.
63The first concert of the second season of the Camden (N. J.) Symphony Society took place on December 17.
64The Musical Club, of Hudson, Ohio, was entertained recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellsworth.
65At the first rehearsals of the Chaminade Club, Syracuse, N. Y., study of the cantata, "Rose of Avondale," was begun.
66The Hoboken (N. J.) Quartet Club has just given a successful concert, under the direction of its new conductor, Prof. Emil Rey.
67The annual fall concert of the Euterpean Club and Oratorio Society was held in Allentown, Pa., on December 10 before a large and appreciative audience.
68The Choral Union gave "The Coming of the King," by Dudley Buck, in the Auditorium, Topeka, Kan., on December 26, in connection with the State Teachers' Association.
69The executive committee of the Littleton (N. H.) Musical Association has engaged Mrs. Marie Nassau, of Philadelphia, and Clarence B. Shirley, of Boston, as soloists for a concert.
70Spokane, Wash., is to have a musical festival in February lasting for three days. Soloists have been engaged and the affair is under the auspices of the Spokane Oratorio Society.
71Section 3 of the Musical Coterie, under the management of Misses Marie Rumbough and Sallie Peay, gave a program recently at Little Rock, Ark., to a large and appreciative audience.
72Miss Anna Gertrude Clark sung before the Morning Musicals, of Syracuse, N. Y., on December 13, with Mrs. Mehan, of New York, as accompanist. She gave a varied program, mostly of modern music.
73The second concert of the Atlanta (Ga.) Concert Association was given on the evening of December 16, Miss
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