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Musical Courier 1902-01-01: Vol 44 Iss 1136, 1902
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1Mendelssohn Hall, New York.
2[Concerts, recitals and all musical affairs given in Mendelssohn Hall, and which call for THE MUSICAL COURIER'S attention, will hereafter be found under this heading.]
4Fannie Richter.
6WE append herewith the programs of the two recitals to be given on Wednesday, January 8, and Wednesday, January 15, at Mendelssohn Hall, both by the well-known pianist, Fannie Richter. Surely these are re-splendent with some of the greatest works for the piano and promise an unusual treat to musical people:
8WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, AT 2:30 P. M.
9Toccata, D minor………………………………………Bach-Tausig
10Nocturne, op. 48, No. 1……………………………….Chopin
11Papillons, op. 2…………………………………………Schumann
12Sonata Appassionata, op. 57………………………….Beethoven
13Carnival…………………………………………………….Grieg
14Caprice…………………………………………………….Mendelssohn
15Fire Charm……………………………………………….Wagner-Brassin
16Legende……………………………………………………Liszt
18WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, AT 8:15 P. M.
19Variations, Weinen und Klagen………………………..Bach-Liszt
20Rhapsodie, G minor……………………………………Brahms
21Caprice…………………………………………………….Scarlatti-Tausig
22Four Songs from Eliland……………………………….Von Fielitz
23Carnival, op. 9…………………………………………Schumann
24Hindoo Song…………………………………………….Bemberg
25Thy Beaming Eyes………………………………………MacDowell
26Polonaise…………………………………………………Paderewski
27Etude………………………………………………………Moszkowski
28Military March…………………………………………..Schubert-Tausig
29Herrmann Springer, bass-baritone.
31ESTELLE LIEBLING'S RECITAL.—Miss Estelle Liebling will give her first recital in Mendelssohn Hall Wednesday evening, January 8. She will be assisted by James Liebling, 'cellist; Charles Korth, flutist, and Max Liebling, pianist. The program arranged for the recital follows:
32Aria from L'Allegro, Il Penseroso……………………Händel
33Estelle Liebling
34Andante from Concerto……………………………H. Sitt
35Perpetuum Mobile…………………………………….Fitzhenagen
36James Liebling
37Suleika…………………………………………………….Schubert
38Waldesinsamkeit………………………………………Brahms
39Ein Schwan……………………………………………..Grieg
40Die Bekehrte……………………………………………Stange one of two readings
41Die Bekehrte…………………………………………….Stange one of two readings
42Estelle Liebling
43Air………………………………………………………..Bach
44Gitarre……………………………………………………Moszkowski
45Spinnerlied……………………………………………..Popper
46James Liebling
47Bergerette……………………………………………..Eighteenth century
48Le Bonheur……………………………………………Saint-Saëns
49Pastorale…………………………………………………Bizet
50Nymphe et Sylvains…………………………………..Bemberg
51Estelle Liebling
52Fantaisie, O Cara Memoria………………………….Servais
53James Liebling
54Tema e Variazione…………………………………..Proch
55Estelle Liebling
57AUGUSTA COTTLow'S RECITAL.—Miss Augusta Cottlow at her recital in Mendelssohn Hall, Thursday evening, January 9, will play compositions by Bach, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Chopin, Tschaikowsky and Liszt in the following order:
58Prelude and Fugue, D major………………………….Bach-Busoni
59Seventeen Variations Sérieuses………………………..Mendelssohn
60Rhapsodie, B minor…………………………………..Brahms
61Intermezzo, A flat……………………………………Brahms
62Sonata, B minor………………………………………Chopin
63Romance, F minor……………………………………Tschaikowsky
64Troika…………………………………………………….Tschaikowsky
65Etude, D flat…………………………………………..Liszt
66Polonaise, E major…………………………………..Liszt
68MILWAUKEE.
69MILWAUKEE, December 18, 1901.
71THE first of a series of concerts to be given by the newly organized Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, under Mr. Boeppler's direction, was inaugurated at the Pabst Theatre Thursday evening, December 5. The orchestra numbers about fifty instruments, the members of the band being Milwaukee musicians exclusively. In giving these concerts the management deemed it advisable to make the price of admission low enough to permit those of more limited means the opportunity of enjoying the intellectual and educational advantages accruing from the meritorious rendering of a higher grade of music than the general public is wont to hear.
73Judging from the first attempt this worthy motive of the public-spirited gentlemen will require continued fostering, the size of the audience attracted by such admirable inducements not being commensurate with the efforts to awaken public sympathy. However, this ought not to be a discouraging sign, for it requires time to interest a class heretofore not included in the colony of regular concert-goers. That the artistic side of the undertaking must not be lost sight of is without doubt the aim of the management: "low prices" alone will not attain the goal of permanent results. The claim that the "best" at a reasonable price is the present demand of the public, ought to be given a thorough trial; it should be a case of "kill or cure." Mr. Boeppler, the conductor, is opening a new field for himself, his efforts until recently having been limited to chorus work. Being a musician of considerable ambition, energy and executive ability, it requires but further experience and routine as an orchestral leader to make him an acceptable man for the position he is striving to fill. It is not the object of this article to offer any criticism of the initial performance, leaving it to a later date to pass judgment.
75The program included the overture to Mozart's "Magic Flute," the Beethoven Symphony in C minor; Liszt's Rhapsody, No. 2, in D, transcribed; "Jubilee" overture, Weber; Minuet in A, Boccherini, and Bach's Aria in C. Mr. Bruening, piano, the soloist of the evening, performed Chopin's Grand Polonaise in E flat, with orchestral accompaniment.
77The Milwaukee Musical Society's 397th concert, which took place at the Pabst Theatre, Thursday evening, December 12, was a success in many respects. The most important feature artistically was the appearance as soloist of that remarkable, awe inspiring 'cellist, Jean Gérardy. That this wonderful artist's playing is such as mere words are inadequate of expressing, must certainly be the feeling of those who were fortunate enough to hear him. The work of the chorus and assisting solo singers was creditable, all the more so considering the close approach of the holidays, a time when irregular attendance at rehearsals makes the efforts of a conductor toward securing a satisfactory ensemble an exceedingly difficult and trying task.
79The Pittsburg Orchestra was heard in Milwaukee Saturday afternoon and evening, December 14, at the Exposition Building. The extremely cold weather and an inadequately heated hall were an unfortunate handicap, and the attendance was not proportionate to the excellent program offered; another emphatic proof of the great need of a suitable concert hall in Milwaukee. Victor Herbert has a fine orchestra under his baton, which through careful training has acquired considerable precision and artistic finish. The members of the band appear, on the whole, to be unusually young for such an organization, seemingly a great advantage, for the performance was characterized by a freshness, vim and temperament which alone might be expected from young blood.
81With further experience the Pittsburg Orchestra ought to hold a leading position among similar organizations. In the evening concert Luigi von Kunits, violin, was the soloist. He performed the first movement from Tchaikowsky's Concerto, and proved himself a master of his instrument, besides possessing a broad tone, clean technic and refined musical taste. His unassuming yet effective style was received with favor by the audience. All the numbers for orchestra, including Victor Herbert's "Woodland Fancies," were effective, and despite the frigid atmosphere considerable enthusiasm was awakened.
83The second concert of the Chamber Music Club, of the United Wisconsin Conservatories of Music, will be held at the Ethical Building, Saturday, December 21. Those participating are Hans Bruening and J. Erich Schmall, piano; Alben Fink, violin, and Willy Jaffé, viola.
85Daniel Protheroe, the conductor of the Arion Club, is to be one of the adjudicators at the Cleveland Eisteddfod. December 25; likewise at Racine, Wis., January 1.
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