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Musical Courier 1902-02-12: Vol 44 Iss 1142, 1902
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1REFORM IN CHURCH MUSIC.
3SOME time ago I heard at a cathedral Wagner's "Pilgrims' Chorus" as an operatic "Tantum Ergo." What would the artist think of this treatment of his whole life's effort to teach men that "nothing is good without respect?" The cathedral is less inartistic, though more profane, that gives us a benediction scena from Donizetti—very well sung. But who would think he was in a church that cared two straws about what the Holy See wills as to "profane" music when he listens to the interesting maiden of Braga's "Serenade" (dreamy violin obligato and all)? Having tried to pray, in spite of distractions, the congregation is invited to adore with "Tantum Ergo" to Sir Arthur Sullivan's "Lost Chord," and is forced into the memories of the drawing room, forbidden by common sense, by artistic fitness, and by the Church that sits in Rome. What is she? Who is she? What is her word worth? We can hardly think too much on these things. Do we really think she would like the mild domesticity of "Home, Sweet Home" for "Vitam sine termino in patria?" Another large church lately launched its worshippers into that sentimentality. None of the old Roman spirit there, my masters! Ireland is a dear country—"Irlanda, Irlanda, cara Irlanda, sempre fidel"—but she is not Paradise. "The Harp That Once Through Tara's Halls" immediately after the elevation! What is "the land that is very far off," where "mine eyes shall behold the King in His beauty?" Are we educating our souls for the natural or for the supernatural; are we at peace with this world; are we for forgetting sin while alive and for twaddle and flowers, rather than prayers, when we are dead? What would Rome think of the Americanism of "Yankee Doodle" played, and played quick, at the offertory at holy mass? The present writer heard it, at a church served by religious, within the last year.—The Catholic World.
5YERSINS AT MILLER STUDIO.—The Miles. Yersins delivered their lecture on the "Phono-Rhythmic French Method," of which they are the authors, at the studio of E. Presson Miller, on Wednesday, January 29, for the benefit of his pupils. In spite of the storm, there was a goodly sized audience. The lecture is both highly instructive and entertaining, and was thoroughly enjoyed by those present. Mr. Miller is ever alive to the importance of the broadest culture in his pupils, and all modern development and ideas are sure to find a receptive audience in them. Of the New York vocal teachers he is doing a large work with students from all over the country, the South and West being especially well represented.
7MAXSON, OF PHILADELPHIA.—Frederick Maxson, the well-known organist and teacher of the Quaker City, has been playing considerably of late, giving the sixth recital of this season, under the auspices of the American Organ Players' Club.
9Maxson's choir, at the Central Congregational Church, gave their annual "Messiah" service recently to a large and appreciative audience. February 16 Rossini's "Stabat Mater" is to be given, with Mesdames Suelke, McGuckin; Jos. Smith and J. P. Leigo as soloists. Three more organ students' recitals are to be given, the first by Wm. Powell Twaddell, organist of St. Andrew's Church, West Philadelphia.
11SIG. ABRAMOFF.
12Formerly one of the principal bassos of the Metropolitan Opera Company.
13Voice Cultivation.
14OLD ITALIAN METHOD.
15SPECIALTIES: Equalizing the Voice, Curing Tremolos and Break in the Voice.
16Studio: 3 East 14th St., New York.
17HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW SONG, "BUBBLES."
18Published by BERENICE THOMPSON, 128 Maryland Avenue S. W., Washington, D. C. Singers, inclose stamp and program for sample copy.
19MAX DECSI,
20VOCAL SPECIALIST.
21Teacher of Anita Rio, Alice Nelson, Sibyl Sammis, Agnes Paul De La Paz, Dr. Ion Jackson, Julian Walker, Geo. Stevens and others now before the public.
22Studio: Carnegie Hall.
23MISS HELENA AUGUSTIN,
24PIANIST.
25836 Seventh Avenue, New York.
26Concerts, Recitals, etc.
27ARTHUR BERESFORD,
28BASS-BARITONE.
29Oratorio, Concerts and Recitals. Vocal Instruction, Coaching in Oratorio a specialty.
30Huntington Chambers, Boston.
31J. LEWIS BROWNE,
32Concert Organist—Pianist,
33Atlanta, Ga.
35Clavier Piano School and School of Public Performance.
36Clavier Hall, 11 West 22d St.
37A. K. VIRGIL, Director.
38S. M. FABIAN, Teacher of Interpretation.
39Classes for Beginners.
40Write for weekly Recital Tickets.
41Further particulars by addressing the
42Clavier Piano School,
4311 West 22d St., New York.
44SCHOOL FOR PIANOFORTE AND MUSICAL THEORY
45Mrs. CLARA A. KORN, Director,
46600 Springdale Ave., East Orange, N. J.
47W. A. HOWLAND,
48BARITONE.
49Address: University School of Music, Ann Arbor, Mich
51John Church Company's Music in England.
52THE John Church Company's music has been used very extensively in England lately. Here is a partial list of composers whose songs have been sung there during the month of August with date, places and names of singers:
53In Maytime…………………………………………..Oley Speaks
54Mme. Leslie Arnott (gd)…………………………………….Goole
55Miss Gertrude Cleyer (11th)…………………………………….Bournemouth one of two readings
56Miss Gertrude Cleyer (11th)………………………………….Bournemouth one of two readings
57Mme. Leslie Arnott (12th)…………………………………….Bury
58Mme. Leslie Arnott (14th)…………………………………….Bridgend
59Mme. Leslie Arnott (15th)…………………………………….Llanelly
60Mme. Leslie Arnott (17th)…………………………………….Merthyr
61Mme. Leslie Arnott (18th)…………………………………….Monmouth
62Mme. Leslie Arnott (19th)…………………………………….People's Palace, London
63Mme. Leslie Arnott (21st)…………………………………….Newbury
64Miss Florence Chanter (29th)…………………………………….Chadweek Heath one of two readings
65Miss Florence Chanter (29th)………………………………….Chadweek Heath one of two readings
67Eyes of Blue…………………………………………..Oley Speaks
68George A. Beckett (3d)…………………………………….Goole
69Madame Moore (10th)…………………………………….Wednesbury
70George A. Beckett (12th)…………………………………….Bury
71George A. Beckett (14th)…………………………………….Bridgend
72George A. Beckett (15th)…………………………………….Llanelly
73George A. Beckett (17th)…………………………………….Merthyr
74George A. Beckett (18th)…………………………………….Monmouth
75Miss Ada Burnand (18th)…………………………………….Regent's Park
76George A. Beckett (19th)…………………………………….People's Palace, London
77(no line here) one of two readings
79Molly's Eyes…………………………………………..C. B. Hawley
80George A. Beckett (3d)…………………………………….Goole
81George A. Beckett (12th)…………………………………….Bury
82George A. Beckett (14th)…………………………………….Bridgend
83George A. Beckett (15th)…………………………………….Llanelly
84George A. Beckett (17th)…………………………………….Merthyr
85George A. Beckett (18th)…………………………………….Monmouth
86George A. Beckett (19th)…………………………………….People's Palace, London
87Un Sueno…………………………………………..Maud White one of two readings
89Un Sueno……………………………………………..Maud White one of two readings
90Miss Helen Trust (5th)…………………………………….Surbiton
91Miss Helen Trust (9th)…………………………………….Steinway Hall, London one of two readings
92Miss Helen Trust (10th)…………………………………….Steinway Hall, London one of two readings
94My Love Nell…………………………………………..Fox
95Charles Phillips (7th)…………………………………….Otley
96Charles Phillips (14th)…………………………………….Sutton Coalfields
97Charles Phillips (15th)…………………………………….Birmingham
98(no line here) one of two readings
100The Lark Now Leaves His Wat'ry Nest…………………Horatio Parker
101Miss Margaret Hanniker (9th)…………………………………….Southport one of two readings
102Miss Margaret Hanniker (9th)………………………………….Southport one of two readings
103Miss Tait (17th)…………………………………….Woodside
104Miss Clara Gregory (26th)…………………………………….Croydon
105Miss Edith Henderson (29th)…………………………………….Steinway Hall, London one of two readings
106Miss Edith Henderson (29th)………………………………….Steinway Hall, London one of two readings
108A Rainy Day…………………………………………..Blumenthal
109Mme. Marian McKenzie (12th)…………………………………….Bury one of two readings
110Mme. Marian McKenzie (12th)………………………………….Bury one of two readings
111Once I Loved…………………………………………..Blumenthal
112Charles Phillips (14th)…………………………………….Sutton Coalfields
113Charles Phillips (15th)…………………………………….Birmingham
114Charles Phillips (29th)…………………………………….Eastbourne
115(no line here) one of two readings
117Denny's Daughter………………………………………Willeby
118Charles Phillips (14th)…………………………………….Sutton Coalfields
119Charles Phillips (15th)…………………………………….Birmingham
120Albert Archdeacon (30th)…………………………………….Gamberley
121Albert Archdeacon (31st)…………………………………….Chattham
122Where Love Abides………………………………………Denza one of two readings
124Where Love Abides…………………………………….Denza one of two readings
125Maurice Aubrey (23d)…………………………………….Steinway Hall, London
126Go Hold White Roses………………………………………Denza one of two readings
128Go Hold White Roses…………………………………….Denza one of two readings
129Maurice Aubrey (23d)…………………………………….Steinway Hall, London
130A Necklace of Love………………………………………Ethelbert Nevin one of two readings
131Mme. Marian McKenzie (12th)…………………………………….Bury one of two readings
132Mme. Marian McKenzie (14th)…………………………………….Bridgend one of two readings
133Mme. Marian McKenzie (15th)…………………………………….Llanelly one of two readings
134ELLA Concert Pianist. one of two readings
135Dahl Rich, 1440 Edgecomb Place, CHICAGO. one of two readings
137A Necklace of Love…………………………………….Ethelbert Nevin one of two readings
138Mme. Marian McKenzie (12th)………………………………….Bury one of two readings
139Mme. Marian McKenzie (14th)………………………………….Bridgend one of two readings
140Mme. Marian McKenzie (15th)………………………………….Llanelly one of two readings
142Dahl Rich, Concert Pianist. one of two readings
1431440 Edgecomb Place, CHICAGO. one of two readings
144HUGO KAUN,
145HARMONY, COUNTERPOINT, FUGUE, FREE COMPOSITION AND ORCHESTRATION
146From July 1: BERLIN, W., Gleditsch Strasse, 49.
147Now: MILWAUKEE, 523 Milwaukee Street.
148(no line here) one of two readings
150Mesdemoiselles YERSIN,
151Authors of the PHONO RHYTHMIC FRENCH METHOD. one of two readings
152Authors of the one of two readings
153PHONO RHYTHMIC FRENCH METHOD. one of two readings
154Winter address:
155465 Lexington Avenue, NEW YORK.
156Summer address:
157Newport House, BAR HARBOR, ME.
158CLIFFORD ALEXANDER WILEY, one of two readings
160CLIFFORD ALEXANDER one of two readings
161WILEY, one of two readings
162BARITONE.
163ORATORIO, SONG RECITALS, CONCERTS.
16464 West 98th Street, New York.
165Voice Placing and Breath Control.
166(no line here) one of two readings
167Telephone: 1658 Riverside. one of two readings
168LOUIS DANNENBERG,
169PIANIST and ACCOMPANIST.
170Studio: 180 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York.
171(no line here) one of two readings
173DELMA-HEIDE,
174Tenor Singer and Teacher,
175WILL REMAIN IN ITALY ANOTHER YEAR.
176Address care THE MUSICAL COURIER; or, Corso Venezia 68, Milan, Italy.
177FLORENCE, ITALY, 2 Piazza Cavour.
178Vittoria Coppi – Baldisseri
179Pupils (diplômée) of the celebrated Matilde Marchesi of Paris. one of two readings
180Pupils (diplômé) of the celebrated Matilde Marchesi of Paris. one of two readings
181CONCERT. ORATORIO. OPERA.
182MR. BRUNO HUHN.
183The Sherwood, 58 West 57th St., New York.
184Piano Lessons and the Art of Accompanying.
185To Vocalists—Repertoire, Style and Finish.
187Buck-Babcock Sunday Musicales.
188THE February musicale at the Babcock-Buck studios, Carnegie Hall, was most enjoyable, and a large gathering of prominent society folk listened to a varied program. Mr. Buck sang twice, which went small way toward appeasing his listeners. He was in good form and sang the Border Ballad especially well, with fine fervor. Little Eleanor Spencer is a wonder child, and is winning new honors at every appearance. Others who participated are named below:
189Tenor soli—
190Sirenenegesang…………………………………………..Wilhelmj
191Sündfluth…………………………………………..Von Fielitz one of two readings
192Sündfluth……………………………………………..Von Fielitz one of two readings
193Dudley Buck, Jr.
194Soprano soli—
195Murmuring Zephyrs………………………………………Jensen
196Wieneglied…………………………………………..Van Zoutea
197Miss Van Merkestyn.
198Piano soli—
199Fugue…………………………………………..Bach one of two readings
200Fugue……………………………………………..Bach one of two readings
201Sonata in A…………………………………………..Scarlatti
202Miss Eleanor Spencer.
203Baritone soli—
204Aufreunung…………………………………………..Ries
205My Love's Like a Red, Red Rose…………………….Hastings
206Graham Reed.
207Violin solo, Prize Song, Meistersinger…………………Wagner
208Richard Poltman.
209Tenor solo, Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes……..Old English
210Border Ballad…………………………………………..Cowen
211Dudley Buck, Jr.
212Soprano soli—
213Wildfang…………………………………………..Taubert one of two readings
214Wildfang……………………………………………..Taubert one of two readings
215Ständchen…………………………………………..Meyer-Helmund
216Miss Van Merkestyn.
217Piano soli—
218Etude…………………………………………..Chopin one of two readings
219Etude……………………………………………..Chopin one of two readings
220Waltz…………………………………………..Chopin one of two readings
221Waltz……………………………………………..Chopin one of two readings
222Eleanor Spencer.
223Cello soli—
224Invocation…………………………………………..Hubay
225The Spinner…………………………………………..Dunckler
226Hans Kronold.
228(no line here) one of two readings
229Herbert Witherspoon Returns. one of two readings
230HERBERT WITHERSPOON, the bass, continues to add to his long list of successes throughout the country. He has just returned from another concert tour, including Montreal, Canada (two engagements); Boston, where he sang the part of Ozias in G. W. Chadwick's "Judith," having been especially selected for this part by the composer for its first production in Boston in Symphony Hall; also Detroit, Mich., where he sang with the Professional Singers' Chorus, Mr. Depew conductor, and Toledo, Ohio, in a miscellaneous concert. He returned to New York just in time for a concert at the University Glee Club, and last Thursday sang in the first of a series of song concerts at the Brooklyn Institute.
232His next appearance will be in Buffalo, for the Twentieth Century Club, February 13, and from there he goes to Akron, Ohio; Detroit, Oberlin, Chicago, Belvidere, Ill.; Cleveland and other cities, returning to New York for several concerts in February and March. His Western tour, beginning early in April, will be very extensive and will include several of the principal spring festivals.
234Next week will be printed a number of Mr. Witherspoon's press notices.
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