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Musical Courier 1902-05-14: Vol 44 Iss 1155, 1902
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1MUSICAL CLUBS.
3T. B. Adams is president and William E. Harper conductor of the Tuesday Musical Club, of Summit, N. J.
5The second concert of the season by the Philharmonic Society was given at Louisville, Ky., on the 7th. The soloists were Mrs. Katherine Whipple Dobbs, Miss Flora M. Bertelle, Douglas Webb, T. C. Barr and Earl G. Hedden.
7The last concert of the Dominant Ninth Chorus and the Verdi Club was given at Alton, Ill., April 30. The soloists of the evening were Miss Jeannette McClannahan, soprano; Mrs. Ewell Buckner, alto; Clinton Elder, tenor; all of St. Louis, and C. W. Clarke, baritone, of Chicago.
9A new musical association has been formed by the adult members of St. John's Church choir, Waterbury, Conn. It is called the St. John's Musical Association. William Kebster is president, Henry F. Marendaz, vice-president, A. M. Dickinson conductor, and Samuel Hodges secretary and treasurer.
11At the home of Miss Anna O. Marsh, Plainfield, N. J., April 30, a program was rendered by the Ensemble Club. The lives and works of Wagner, Rubinstein and Brahms were discussed. Selections from these composers were rendered by Mrs. B. I. Drake, Mrs. Fred Stack and the Misses Strong, Moore, Randolph, Thompson, MacIntosh, Phillips, Harriet, Palmer and Fawcett.
13The last regular meeting of the Savannah (Ga.) Music Club for this season was held in the Lawton Memorial, May 1. The following soloists took part: Mrs. Edwin H. Bacon, Miss Meta Fretwell, Miss Kenney, J. M. Black, Arthur Levy, Miss Eugenia Johnston, Miss Alberta du Four, Miss Einstein, Miss Emma E. Coburn. After the program a rehearsal of the choruses to be given in the May concert was held.
15The members of the Chaminade Club, Philadelphia, Pa., a recently organized musical society, gave their first evening musicale May 4, at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Gittelson. The entertainment included vocal, piano, violin and 'cello solos by Miss Gertrude J. Keppelman, Miss Helen Pulaski, Mrs. Joseph A. Louchheim, Mrs. David Weyl, Miss Harriet Duer, Miss Adele M. Zellner, Miss Hortense Huntsberry, Miss Helene Marks, Miss Helen Fleisher, Miss Henriette Pfälzer, Mrs. Samuel J. Gittelson.
17The annual meeting of the New Haven (Conn.) Symphony Orchestra was held May 4. The list of officers chosen for the ensuing year is as follows: President, Morris Steinert; vice-president, Louis Felsburg; secretary, Albert Mallon; treasurer, Louis P. Weil; librarian, E. Rawson; directors, F. Fichtl, W. E. Haesche, G. F. Robinson, B. Cass, E. L. Rawson; auditors, T. L. Bronson, E. Langzetell; conductor, Prof. Horatio W. Parker; assistant conductor, Morris Steinert; concertmaster, Prof. Isidore Troostwyk.
19Taylor, a small town near Scranton, Pa., has an oratorio society of nearly a hundred young voices. On April 28 the society gave their initial performance, singing Händel's "Judas Maccabaeus." The chorus under the direction of D. E. Jones, sang well, and was loudly applauded. Their test work was in "We Never Will Bow Down," and in the closing chorus, "Hallelujah, Amen." The soloists were: Miss Alberta O'Neill, soprano; Miss Henrietta Harris, mezzo; Mrs. Lenore Thompson, contralto; D. T. Davis, tenor; John T. Watkins, baritone; John W. Jones, basso; Miss L. J. Hoskins, organ; Miss Florence Richmond, piano; Bauer's Orchestra. Mr. Jones conducted admirably, and carried his forces through the work satisfactorily and intelligently.
21Jacoby as "Delilah."
23THE singing of Mme. Josephine Jacoby at the recent performance in Orange, N. J., of Saint-Saëns' "Samson and Delilah" aroused universal admiration. The Orange and Newark papers published generous reports of the concert. The extracts about Madame Jacoby included:
25In the selection of soloists for this concert the Union was remarkably fortunate. Miss Josephine Jacoby, who has sung for the society on former occasions and has always been admired for her artistic work, added greatly to her laurels by her magnificent rendering of the heroically dramatic lines written for the part of Delilah. Miss Jacoby's voice is styled mezzo-soprano, but in its deep tones it has all the breadth and power of a contralto. In all respects her singing was delightful and not the least so in the duets with Samson.—Orange Chronicle, April 26, 1902.
27Mrs. Jacoby was truly a bewitching Delilah. Besides having a magnetic personality and striking appearance, she is a soulful singer of great talent and ability. Her voice, though not very big, is of the kind which penetrates into the remotest corners of the largest halls. She sings with expression, pronunciation, enunciation and "chic" most charming and winsome. She is an artist of high calibre, and when she sang "My Heart I'll Surrender if He Comes To-day," one could almost imagine oneself present when she lost her lover, but that she in her strength gathered hope, was resigned to wait and once more to surrender her heart in wonted tenderness, she well earned the tremendous applause she received. "Oh, to the Charms of Love Surrender"—Mrs. Jacoby sang with such dignity and inspiring fervor that she captivated the hearts of every listener, and her fairly luscious tones were so enchanting that tears of joyful emotion were noticed in the eyes of many of the responsive listeners.—Orange Journal.
29Of the soloists Mrs. Jacoby easily carried off such honors as went to them. The role of Delilah is admirably suited to her vocal and temperamental endowment. Her contralto is wide in range, ample in volume, mellow in quality save in its highest tones, which are somewhat acidulous, and so obedient to her intentions, as the result of careful schooling, that her singing was very pleasing at all times and frequently called forth the applause which deserving artistic effort merits. There was much refinement and charm in her interpretation of the "Spring Song," and if one missed the seductive note of passion in the duet with Samson leading to "My Heart, at Thy Sweet Voice," the beauty of tone, the sincerity of feeling and the good taste displayed gave uncommon distinction and worth to her performance.—Newark Evening News.
31Mme. Josephine Jacoby, mezzo-soprano, was the Delilah, and she sang the part with great exactness. The role is a familiar one to her, one in which her voice sounds at its best. She was in splendid voice last night, and her part in the presentation was thoroughly enjoyed. "To-night Samson Makes His Obeisance" was sung magnificently. "My Heart at Thy Dear Voice," full of fervor, tone, coloring and expressiveness, indeed, rose, in the words of the song, to "heights of splendor." A thrilling dramatic climax found expression in "Coward! You Loveless Heart, I Despise You! Away!" followed by "Your Aid, Philistines." The high B flat was taken with as much ease and effectiveness as that which characterized the low A flat previously heard. Of course, the duet scenes in the second act between Samson and Delilah were the best, and displayed all their vocal resources.—Newark Daily Advertiser.
33The soloists were all good. Mrs. Jacoby's beautiful voice was heard to advantage in the part of Delilah. Her part in the great love duet in the second act, in which occurs the famous solo, "My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice," was delivered with dramatic intensity, and she was fittingly accompanied by Mr. Dulault as Samson.—Newark Sunday Call.
35GERTRUDE CLARE DUFFEY, A NEW SINGER.—Miss Gertrude Clare Duffey, a young soprano from the South, will be heard in concerts here next season. She has studied with teachers in Europe and America. Those who have heard her declare that she sings with brilliant color, but her songs are equally enjoyable by reason of her temperament gifts. Being young and attractive, she has everything which goes to make an artist.
37BLUMENBERG, THE 'CELLIST,
38Scores a Great Success in Mexico.
39LOUIS BLUMENBERG returned from a tour in Mexico last week. The following press notices from the leading journals of the City of Mexico leave no doubt as to the triumphs of this artist:
41Mr. Blumenberg scored an immediate success in the "Caprice Hongroise." The Massenet number was a dreamy thing, exquisitely rendered, and "La Fileuse" was the climax where this superb artist's performance was concerned. The "Danse Espagnole" was also well received, and several of the encores were dainty bits that served to illustrate the wonderful technic of the performer.—The Mexican Herald (English).
43Mr. Blumenberg shared honors quite evenly with the famous prima donna last evening. His playing was exquisite, and probably more finished than has ever before been heard here on the 'cello. It was greatly appreciated by the audience, and he received much enthusiastic applause. "A La Fuente," played by Mr. Blumenberg, was his gem of the evening. For sweetness and purity of tone and clearness in execution this selection simply could not have been excelled by any living 'cellist.—The Mexican Herald (English).
45The 'cellist, Mr. Blumenberg, succeeded in arousing the public to frantic excitement. His extraordinary technic, which is exceedingly difficult on the 'cello, astonished every hearer. His tone is noble, large and warm. We are so full of praise of this artist that our pen is incapable of doing him justice, and hence we advise every music lover to go to the next concert and judge for himself.—Deutsche Zeitung of Mexico (German).
47The 'cellist Blumenberg was warmly applauded and admired. He possesses, as the critics agree, great delicacy, perfection in intonation and extraordinary technic. The audience overwhelmed this excellent artist with well deserved ovations.—El Imparcial (Spanish).
49Louis Blumenberg, on the 'cello, obtained most enthusiastic applause for his correct school and the sentiment of his execution. In the "Caprice Hongroise" he roused real enthusiasm. Beyond doubt he is a virtuoso of positive merit, worthy of the applause he received.—El Popular (Spanish).
51The term distinguished artist can be applied to the 'cellist Blumenberg, who obtained unequivocal proofs of the public estimation.—El Imparcial (Spanish).
53Señor Blumenberg is always the great virtuoso who conquers with the utmost ease all difficulties. His 'cello weeps and sings in turns, creating in the soul the sweetest impressions. The "Méditation Religieuse" of Massenet was superbly interpreted.—El Imparcial (Spanish).
55Señor Blumenberg enchanted the public with his 'cello, especially in the Nocturne of Chopin, which he interpreted conscientiously.—El Popular (Spanish).
57CLIFFORD ALEXANDER WILEY. one of two readings
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59CLIFFORD ALEXANDER WILEY sang at a concert last week given at the Masonic Temple Hall, Washington, D. C., for the benefit of the Washington Aid Association for the Blind. The following extracts are from the reports in two of the leading daily papers:
61The star of the evening was Clifford Alexander Wiley, the New York baritone, who appeared twice on the program. His first selection was the "Prologue," from Leoncavallo's "I Pagliacci," which elicited an enthusiastic encore. He later appeared in a group of three songs by De Koven, Owst and Brockway, meeting with the hearty approval of the audience. E. H. Droop played Mr. Wiley's accompaniments in an able manner.—Washington Evening Star, May 7, 1902.
63Clifford Alexander Wiley was the chief attraction and greatly pleased the audience.—Washington Post.
65VON GRABILL'S PLANS.—S. Becker von Grábill, the eminent pianist, has contracted for a recital tour of Mexico and the Pacific Coast for next season. He will spend the summer at Littitz Springs in hard practice and physical exercise. It will be remembered that von Grábill is the pianist who walked 350 miles last summer, as he says, merely for the fun of it.
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