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Musical Courier 1902-05-14: Vol 44 Iss 1155, 1902
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1EUGENIA MANTELLI.
3MME. EUGENIA MANTELLI, the famous operatic contralto, has returned from her Mexican tour with Louis Blumenberg, the 'cellist. The singer speaks in glowing terms of her reception and of the people's love for music down in the Sister Republic. The concerts in the City of Mexico and in the smaller cities attracted large audiences. As is generally known, the people in that part of the world do not have many opportunities to hear artists of high rank. The tributes to Mme. Mantelli were most enthusiastic. Following are extracts from criticisms published by newspapers in three languages—Spanish, English and German:
5Eugenia Mantelli made her début before a Mexican audience last night in a concert at the Renacimiento Theatre. * * * Madame Mantelli made a pronounced success, her audience being charmed from the moment she came upon the stage to the singing of the arias from "La Favorita," including the ever delightful "O Mio Fernando." The singer has a big, melodious contralto, beautifully modulated and under most perfect control. In fact, it is at once seen that Mantelli's school is well nigh perfect, both as to singing and acting. Her first number was well received, and the following one, the delicious "Non Conosci il bel Suol," from "Mignon," won her an ovation. From that time on her triumph was assured, and the diva graciously responded to several encores. A most enjoyable number was Thomas' "A Summer Night," which was given in English so sweetly and feelingly as to call forth enthusiastic applause, which was only silenced by a repetition of the last part of the song.
7The song by Grieg, given in German, and delightfully, closed the first part of the program.
9Madame Mantelli came on after the intermission in the character of the page in "The Huguenots," and sang the beautiful song, "Nobil Signor," so well known yet always so new. This was perhaps her great achievement of the evening, the arrangements giving her pure, powerful voice full scope, and she was rapturously encored. Mantelli makes a winsome page, and is thoroughly boyish in her every gesture; in fact, her histrionic ability is remarkable if it is considered how hard it is to impersonate a character without the usual accessories of theatrical setting.
11Her second number in the second half was the "Habanera," from "Carmen," which she sang in French, and which was encored; and the final one, the Polacca from "El Barbero de Sevilla," in which she was a bewitching Sevillana, singing in Castellano. In response to the insistence of her hearers she sang a piquant little Spanish song that wrought enthusiasm to the highest pitch. It is thus seen that Mantelli sang in four languages during the evening. It may be added that in addition to her magnificent vocal accomplishment she is a most graceful and charming woman, and that her costumes are extremely elegant and varied.—The Mexican Daily Herald, April 17, 1902.
13* * * Comparisons are always odious and generally useless, and none is to be made here, but Madame Mantelli and her two able fellow artists are certainly in a musical class far above those we are privileged to hear more than once or twice in a decade. * * *
15Mantelli charmed her audience with her "dessert" selection, "Los Ojos Negros," by Alvarez. She was so thoroughly charming and chic in her Spanish costume that one would have forgotten her singing entirely had it not been so beautiful.—The Mexican Daily Herald, April 20, 1902.
17The first concert last Wednesday, while only moderately attended, was a great artistic success. Madame Mantelli has an extraordinarily flexible voice, a warm delivery, and charmed the audience, which broke into loud applause at each number, so that many pieces had to be repeated.—Deutsche Zeitung in Mexico, April 19, 1902.
19The second concert of the distinguished artists, Mantelli, Blumenberg and Bruchhausen, had still more success. The program was conscientiously gone through, Madame Mantelli was applauded for all her numbers, which she interpreted in a masterly and admirable style. She especially distinguished herself in the "Legenda Valacca," in the "Barber of Seville," and the graceful song, "Los Ojos Negros.—El Imparcial, April 20, 1902.
21Madame Mantelli, of whose lovely voice we have already spoken, sang the strophes of "Sappho," and in the "Serenade of Braga," as well as in the "Barber of Seville," enthused her audience.—El Popular, April 21, 1902.
23Madame Mantelli was warmly welcomed at her first appearance on the stage, and sang with the exquisite taste which characterizes her the delightful "Spartilo" of Lotti-Bella Bocca. In the French song, "Sans Toi," which obtained the honors of an encore, the artist received an ovation, as she did also in the "Barber of Seville."—El Popular, April 24, 1902.
25Madame Mantelli gave her last concert yesterday, with a larger audience than at the four other concerts. She has been esteemed and admired and holds the first place in the triumph.
27On this occasion she sang with love and mastery the pieces on the program, among which must be marked for distinction the romance "Sans Toi," by d'Hardelot, and the "Habanera" from "Carmen." It has been a long time since we heard in Mexico a mezzo-soprano of the artistic endowments of Madame Mantelli.—El Imparcial, April 23, 1902.
29Sibyl Sammis' Success.
31THE attractive soprano with the brilliant voice continues on her way triumphant, winning splendid press notices whenever she sings, as the following proves:
33CONCERT WITH WILLIAMS AND MILES.
35Miss Sammis is easily one of the greatest sopranos of our time. In her interpretations a broad intelligence is shown, whether the songs be a homely ballad or an operatic artificiality. Her high tones have a wonderful softness, and through all her work is seen the smoothness of perfect poise and training, which arms her well at every technical point.—Akron (Ohio) Democrat.
37Miss Sibyl Sammis, the soprano, is a magnificently appearing young woman, who is possessed of a voice of rare power and quality. She appeared first in Dudley Buck's charming creation, "May Time," and was awarded a most hearty encore. Her second number was "My Song," by de Prosse, which she rendered brilliantly, and was again encored. Both times she gracefully responded. The voices of Miss Sammis and Dr. Jackson blended beautifully in the duet, "A Night in Venice," Arditi, which opened the program. The gem of the evening was the closing number, the Miserere, from "Il Trovatore," by Miss Sammis and Dr. Jackson, with accompaniment on piano and harp.—Springfield (Ill.) State Register.
39Miss Sibyl Sammis, the soprano, possesses a melodious, brilliant voice, and the ease with which she handled it showed its flexibility and training. Her stage presence was most charming and showed to the best advantage in the little Japanese song, which she sang as an encore to her first number.—Portland (Ind.) Commercial-Review.
41Miss Sibyl Sammis is a beautiful woman. She is handsome in face and form, and was attired in a most attractive wardrobe. She handles a highly cultivated and sweet soprano with the greatest ease. Her singing was not overdone, as is usual with leading sopranos. The selections were excellent, and all were heartily and pleasantly received.—Winona Daily Independent.
43NINTH PIANO RECITAL
44By Pupils of Madame de Wienzkowska.
46MADAME DE WIENZKOWSKA gave her ninth pupils' recital at her studio in Carnegie Hall Monday afternoon, May 5. The programs presented at these recitals during the season show the scope of this accomplished teacher's mind. To both the pupils and the audiences the recital days at the studio are events looked forward to and remembered. The musical "atmosphere" is there and the playing appeals to the severely critical, and no more can be said for the playing of any piano students. The program for last Monday follows:
47Technical Illustrations.
48Mrs. Guy Robinson, Miss H. Irwin.
49Nocturne ……………………………………………..Chopin
50Arabesque …………………………………………..Schumann
51Barcarolle, F minor ………………………………….Rubinstein
52Valse Mignonne ………………………………………Schütt
53Etude ………………………………………………….Chopin
54Songs—
55Mattinata ……………………………………………..Tosti
56The Merry, Merry Larks ……………………………..Nevin
57Carneval ……………………………………………..Schumann
58Barcarolle, A minor ………………………………….Tchaikowsky
59Scherzo ……………………………………………….Schumann
60Mélodie ……………………………………………….Gluck-Sgambati one of two readings
61Mélodie ………………………………………………Gluck-Sgambati one of two readings
62Impromptu ……………………………………………Chopin
63Etude (Butterfly) …………………………………….Chopin
64Gigue ………………………………………………….Bach-Leschetizky
65Song, Du bist die Ruh ……………………………….Schubert
66Papillons ……………………………………………..Schumann
67Concerto (first part), D minor ……………………..Rubinstein
68Mrs. J. A. Parker.
70Miss Claire, the singer who assisted the pianists, is a pupil of Miss Emma Thursby. Her singing of the songs by Tosti, Nevin and Schubert was greatly enjoyed. The studio was crowded with fashionable people, and the usual congratulations followed the music.
72Kate Stella Burr Concert.
74MISS BURR'S annual concert at Grace M. E. Church found a large audience, as usual, for this enterprising young woman knows how to get up affairs which attract. The participants were Mrs. Cecilia Niles, soprano; Mrs. Elizabeth Leonard, alto; Harry McClaskey, tenor; Percy Hemus, baritone; Charles Schuetze, harp; B. H. A. Hoffmann, violin; Richard Wander, 'cello, with Miss Burr at the organ and piano.
76There was a good all around concert, the special features being Mrs. Niles, the soprano, who has a beautiful voice and pleasing presence; Mrs. Leonard, always a standard artist, and Mr. Hemus, the baritone, whose every appearance counts a hit. All contributed in large degree to the success of the concert.
78MR. AND MADAME WICKES SAIL.—Alfred Donaldson Wicks, the violinist, and his wife, Mme. Liza Delhase-Wickes, the pianist, sailed for Europe yesterday (Tuesday). They will spend the summer in Italy at the home of Madame Wickes' mother.
80London Program.
82PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, 90th Year, 1902.
83Patrons—Their Majesties
84The KING and QUEEN ALEXANDRA.
85Conductor—Dr. FREDERIC COWAN.
86Principal First Violin—W. Frye Parker.
87FOURTH CONCERT, THURSDAY, May 15, at 8 o'clock, at QUEEN'S HALL.
88Selection from Les Petits Riens …………………….Mozart
89Overture.
90Andantino (No. 3).
91Gavotte (No. 6).
92Gavotte gracieuse (No. 9).
93(First time in London.)
94Aria, Ave Maria (Das Feuerkreuz) …………………Max Bruch
95MARGUERITE MACINTYRE.
96Concerto, Violin and Orchestra …………………….Beethoven.
97JAN KUBELIK.
98(First performance by him of this work in England.)
99Overture, The Butterfly's Ball ……………………..Cowan
100(First time at these concerts.)
101Symphony No. 5, in E minor ………………………..Tchaikowsky
102FRANCESCO BERGER, Hon. Sec.
104A Bissell Pupils' Present.
106AT the close of Marie Seymour Bissell's Mendelssohn Hall musicale last week the two dozen pupils assembled and Sarah King Peck as spokeswoman made the following neat little speech in presenting Miss Bissell with a beautiful diamond ring:
108"DEAR MISS BISSELL.—To-night's work practically ends another year of labor for us all. To each of us it means the rising of a few more steps toward that ideal of honest art which you have given us, and we hope that you behold in us a little more of that ideal fulfilled; a more certain promise for the future. Whatever that future may bring to us, may it bring to you your heart's desire, the attainment of whatever you may regard as most beautiful and precious in life. May the consciousness of our gratitude follow you, may the inspiring benefaction of your work for us be rendered unto you in happiness supreme. One favor more we ask of you—who have so favored every one of us—that you will wear this little gift, not as a token of labors past or future, but simply for the love we bear you. Just as all colors must combine to form the whiteness of the stones, so do our many natures unite in affection, endless as the ring."
110Piano Recital at Virgil Piano School.
112MISS MAY WILLAS, of Spartanburg, S. C., who has been studying this season under Robert Colston Young, at the Virgil Piano School, gave a recital on Monday evening, May 5. A large audience greeted this little player, who certainly won distinction for herself and teacher as well as for the method by which she accomplished such great results in the short space of time she has been studying here. Miss Wills has much talent and ability, and what is equally necessary, self-control and repose in her playing. She expects to continue her studies another year, when New York audiences will have a number of opportunities of hearing her in public. She was assisted by Mrs. H. Davenport Dow, soprano, who has a beautiful voice of excellent range and charming quality. She sang with much feeling and effect. The program seemed to put the audience in a very genial humor. Though there were a great many strangers in the audience, they stayed over an hour after the recital closed to express their admiration for the recital and for the method.
114WANTED FOR NEXT SEASON—Artist piano teacher, gentleman preferred; leading conservatory not in New York, but in large city. Address "MUSICUS," care of THE MUSICAL COURIER, St. James Building, 1135 Broadway, New York.
116WANTED.—A coloratura soprano for Rosina in "Barber of Seville," and contralto; opens in September; thirty weeks. Address "Barber of Seville," care THE MUSICAL COURIER, 1135 Broadway, New York.
118DUSS AND HIS REMARKABLE BAND
119FIRST NEW YORK APPEARANCE,
120Metropolitan Opera House
121SUNDAY EVENING, MAY 25,
122AND EVERY EVENING THEREAFTER AT
123"The St. Nicholas," 66th STREET AND COLUMBUS AVE…
124POPULAR AND CLASSICAL CONCERTS.
125—R. E. JOHNSTON, Manager.
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