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Musical Courier 1902-01-29: Vol 44 Iss 1140, 1902
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1GEORGES CHAIS.
3THE ranks of American baritone singers, none too strong, recently welcomed home a very valuable member in Georges Chais, well remembered a few years ago as a young artist of promise. A period of careful study abroad followed by successful appearances in the large European cities have broadened his art conception, developed his voice and he reappears now in the full enjoyment of all that appeals to the true artist.
5Mr. Chais' voice is a beautiful one in warmth and range, and his repertory is composed of works, arias and songs in English, French, Italian and German. When Mr. Chais made his début in France, mentioned below, he took the name of Georges Chais, in order to conserve the proper pronunciation of his real name by the French people.
7Mr. Chais was born in Pittsburg, Pa., and after graduating from the Scientific School at Princeton, N. J., entered into business. A few years in this following, however, told him that his ambitions lay in other channels; he possessed an unusually rich voice, and gifted with natural refinement and aesthetic tendencies an art life alone appealed to him. Pittsburg had heard his voice and admired it, so to this he turned attention and sailed for Europe. Bouhy, the Paris teacher, took him as a pupil, and for a long time Mr. Chais studied faithfully, and his teacher had the satisfaction of seeing his pupil a welcome figure on the concert stages of Paris.
9Mr. Chais was next seen at The Hague, where, in 1894, he made his début on the operatic stage with the Royal French Opera. He sang the leading baritone roles for three years there, and he possesses a volume of press notices which tell unhesitatingly of his artistic ability. A tour followed, and Mr. Chais was heard in many French, Belgian and Dutch cities, among them Toulouse, Angers, Nancy, Liège, Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Later he was engaged by Lamoureux for the "Tristan and Isolde" performances in Paris in the fall of 1899.
11Mr. Chais made several return trips to America during his European tour, and sang in this city, Pittsburg and other places, and these occasions furnish the opportunity for noting the wonderful development of his voice in range and warmth of tone and also the dramatic ability so warmly praised abroad.
13The European successes earned by Mr. Chais were sufficient in themselves to induce him to remain where an enviable future awaited him, but personal interests in his native country called him back, and while these have made inroads on his time they have not prevented him from following his chosen profession, and he is now figuring conspicuously on the programs of some of the best of concerts. This latter field, with recital and oratorio work, will receive his attention rather than the operatic field—well equipped as he is for the latter—because of his growing tendency for the concert stage, and wherever his public work is not interfered with Mr. Chais will devote his time to vocal instruction at his studio.
15All things being equal Mr. Chais has reached an artistic maturity which must force itself on the musical atmosphere, and he will be accorded his proper place in the musical world. As told above, Mr. Chais possesses newspaper indorsements almost without end, and here are a few taken at random which tell their own story:
17PARIS.
18Works of Massenet, accompanied by the master himself, were sung by Mr. Chais—a baritone of much promise, pupil of M. Bouhy—and provoked great and much merited applause.—(Signed) V. Joncières, La Liberté, April, 1894.
20M. Chais, a baritone of much talent, sang admirably two numbers by Massenet, being accompanied by the eminent composer.—Le Ménestrel, April, 1894.
22An American baritone, M. Chais, was warmly applauded for his interpretation and superb voice, being accompanied—and highly and deservedly complimented—by Massenet himself.—Le Progrès Artistique, April, 1894.
24Yesterday at the Concert d'Harcourt we applauded most heartily M. Georges Chais, a brilliant pupil of the eminent Professor Bouhy, and whose fine and sympathetic voice is marvelously appropriate to the roles of Faust and of Dr. Marianus, in Schumann's "Faust." This young artist showed exceptional qualities of virtuosity and of style.—Le Paris, December, 1893.
26THE HAGUE—ROYAL FRENCH OPERA.
27M. Chais puts his good voice to good use. He is an artist of the right sort.—Het Vaderland, October, 1894.
29The new baritone, M. Chais, has a good voice, sings well in excellent French and gives much promise.—The Haagsche Courant, 1894.
31As Amonasro ("Aida") M. Chais sang and acted according to desire.—Het Vaderland, 1894.
33In the role of Hamlet (Thomas), M. Chais sang and acted with expression, elegance and enthusiasm.—Rotterdams'che Courant, 1894.
35Of singers there are many, but all cannot sing. Chais can sing, and his voice is particularly beautiful.—Het Vaderland, 1894 ("Hamlet").
37PITTSBURG.
38Mr. Chais is possessed of a baritone of remarkable smoothness, compass and power.—Pittsburg Post, June 5, 1895.
40Mr. Chais has one of the finest baritones ever heard in Pittsburg; deep, rich, vibrant and capable of magnificent expression. He sings with fire and dramatic fervor.—Pittsburg Dispatch.
42Mr. Chais' beautiful voice, with its ample volume and range, and his exceeding artistic and effective singing, were quite enough to create a sensation. He has an uncommonly finished style, and the verve and vigor, feeling and intensity with which he sings thrill and move the heart.—Pittsburg Post.
44SPA.
45At the concert last night Mr. Chais sang magnificently. He possesses a superb baritone voice.—La Saison de Spa, August, 1896.
47Mr. Chais distinguished himself in his several selections.—La Vie élégante en Belgique, 1896.
49TOULOUSE.
50In "Hamlet" M. Chais was simply superb. It was M. Mounet-Sully with a voice and using it as an accomplished musician.
51The enthusiastic public gave him a veritable ovation.
52As Nevers ("Huguenots") Mr. Chais sang with distinguished grace.—L'Art Méridional.
54Mr. Chais composes the presentation of this role (Hamlet) with infinite intelligence and an elevated dramatic talent. The audience was prodigal of recalls to him.—Le Télégramme.
56At last evening's concert M. Chais sang excellently.—L'Express.
58As Nelusko ("L'Africaine") Mr. Chais was vociferously applauded.—Le Télégramme.
60As Nelusko Mr. Chais sang most artistically.—L'Art Méridional.
62ANGERS.
63Mr. Chais—who has won his spurs on the stages of our large cities, as well as in the "Tristan" performances under Lamoureux at Paris—gave us a High Priest ("Samson and Dalila"), singing beautifully and acting skillfully.—Le Patriote.
65Mr. Chais' generous and ample voice gave much pleasure.—Le Farfadet.
67NANCY.
68Impossible to better personify the personage of Tristan (La Martire) than as it was given by M. Chais. His organ is profound and rich.
69The management was right in giving "Hamlet" with M. Chais in the title role. M. Chais knows how to compose his roles. Both voice and acting were heartily applauded.
70As Rigoletto M. Chais achieved a brilliant success.—L'Est Républicain, 1900.
72Complete success for M. Chais in the role of Rigoletto.—Progrès del' Est.
74ST. ETIENNE.
75In the first place M. Chais must be mentioned as having given us a Gunther ("Sigurd") of fine presence and good style. A valuable artist, who one is always happy to hear and to applaud.—Memorial de la Loire.
77A remarkable actor is M. Chais, full of ardor and of fire. As Rigoletto he captivated the public. The voice is clean cut, pure and spontaneous and is used with great skill.—Le Forézien.
79LOUIS DANNENBERG,
80PIANIST and ACCOMPANIST.
81Studio: 180 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York.
83MYRTA FRENCH
84PRIMA DONNA SOPRANO,
85Concert, Oratorio, Recitals.
86Concert Direction:
87REMINGTON SQUIRE, 125 East 24th Street, New York.
89SOUSA AND HIS BAND
90Office: Astor Court Building, New York.
91Nineteenth Semi-Annual and Sixth Transcontinental Tour.
92Route January, 1902.
93Thur., 30, Baltimore, Md., Mat. and Eve., Music Hall.
94Fri., 31, Philadelphia, Pa., Evening, Academy of Music.
96FEBRUARY.
97Sat., 1, Philadelphia, Pa., Matinee, Academy of Music.
98Sat., 1, Wilmington, Del., Evening, Grand Opera House.
99Sun., 2, Washington, D. C., Evening, Columbia Theatre.
100Mon., 3, Frederick, Md., Evening, Opera House.
101Mon., 3, Richmond, Va., Evening, Academy of Music.
102Tues., 4, Newport News, Va., Matinee, Academy of Music.
103Tues., 4, Norfolk, Va., Evening, Van Wiek's Acad'y.
104Wed., 5, Lynchburg, Va., Matinee, Opera House.
105Wed., 5, Roanoke, Va., Evening, Academy of Music.
106Thur., 6, Greensboro, N. C., Matinee, Grand Opera House.
107Thur., 6, Raleigh, N. C., Evening, Academy of Music.
108Fri., 7, Wilmington, N. C., Evening, Opera House.
109Fri., 7, Wilmington, N. C., Evening, New Col. Theatre.
110Sat., 8, Columbia, S. C., Matinee, Grand Opera House.
111Sat., 8, Augusta, Ga., Evening, Grand Opera House.
112Sun., 9, En Route.
113Mon., 10, Charleston, S. C., Evening, Academy of Music.
115Now Touring in America
116SLIVINSKI
117For Dates apply
118STEINWAY HALL, NEW YORK
119STEINWAY PIANO USED
121ARTHUR VAN EWEYK
122AMERICAN BARITONE.
123(Leipsic Gewandhaus, Berlin Philharmonic, Singakademie, Bremen Philharmonic, Etc.)
124IN AMERICA: Address BERLIN, W., October, November and December, 1902. Pallas Strasse 16.
126MR. HERMANN KLEIN.
127Studio for Instruction in Singing,
128120 West 71st Street, New York.
129Among those artists who have at various times honored Mr. Klein by studying works, &c., &c., with him are the following:
130Madame Adelina Patti, Miss Ella Russell,
131Miss Marguerite Macintyre, Madame Alice Esty,
132Madame Schumann-Heink, Mlle. Olitzka,
133Mr. Ben Davies, Mr. Eugene Oudin,
134Mr. Joseph O'Mara.
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