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Musical Courier 1902-05-28: Vol 44 Iss 1157, 1902
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1Rossini's "Stabat Mater" and Händel's "Messiah." Poor Rossini! Poor Händel! Unhappy Brooklyn!
3The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Brooklyn Philharmonic Society: Henry N. Whitney, president; W. H. Wallace, first vice-president; John F. Praeger, second vice-president; John S. Frothingham, secretary, and Crowell Hadden, treasurer. Executive committee, Franklin W. Hooper, Robert B. Woodward, George H. Prentiss, Henry F. Noyes and C. H. de Silver; directors, Frederic A. Ward, Alexander E. Orr, Justice W. W. Goodrich, Martin Joost, John S. Frothingham, Robert B. Woodward, Edward H. Kidder and William R. Bunker.
5The board of directors includes these three new members, John J. Pierrepont, to succeed the late Henry King Sheldon; Lowell M. Palmer, to succeed the Benjamin T. Frothingham, and Martin Joost, to succeed General Christensen, who has returned to his home in Denmark.
7Mrs. Thiers' Song Recital.
9MRS. ALBERT GERARD-THIERS gave a delightful hour of song at the Gérard-Thiers studios in Carnegie Hall last Tuesday evening.
11Her program was as follows:
13Nedda's Aria (Pagliacci) ………………………………………….. Leoncavallo one of two readings
14Nedda's Aria (Pagliacci)…………………………………………..Leoncavallo one of two readings
15Gavotte (Manon) ……………………………………………………….. Massenet one of two readings
16Gavotte (Manon)………………………………………………………..Massenet one of two readings
17Oh! Santissima ……………………………………………………….. Giordigiani one of two readings
18Oh! Santissima………………………………………………………..Giordigiani one of two readings
19Hâte Toi ……………………………………………………….. Ferrari one of two readings
20Hâte Toi………………………………………………………..Ferrari one of two readings
21Toujours à Toi ……………………………………………………….. Tschaikowsky one of two readings
22Toujours à Toi………………………………………………………..Tschaikowsky one of two readings
23Sunshine Song ……………………………………………………….. Grieg one of two readings
24Sunshine Song………………………………………………………..Grieg one of two readings
25Fishermaiden ……………………………………………………….. Meyerbeer one of two readings
26Fishermaiden………………………………………………………..Meyerbeer one of two readings
27Una Voce Poco Fa (Barbiere) ……………………………………… Rossini one of two readings
28Una Voce Poco Fa (Barbiere)………………………………………Rossini one of two readings
29Parted ……………………………………………………….. Tosti one of two readings
30Parted………………………………………………………..Tosti one of two readings
31Ariosa ……………………………………………………….. Delibes one of two readings
32Ariosa………………………………………………………..Delibes one of two readings
33Filles de Cadix ……………………………………………………….. Delibes one of two readings
34Filles de Cadix………………………………………………………..Delibes one of two readings
35Spring Song ……………………………………………………….. Wiel one of two readings
36Spring Song………………………………………………………..Wiel one of two readings
37Confession ……………………………………………………….. Rogers one of two readings
38Confession………………………………………………………..Rogers one of two readings
39Aria (Magic Flute) ……………………………………………………. Mozart one of two readings
40Aria (Magic Flute)…………………………………………………….Mozart one of two readings
41Should He Upbraid …………………………………………………. Bishop one of two readings
42Should He Upbraid………………………………………………….Bishop one of two readings
43Manola ……………………………………………………….. Bourgoise one of two readings
44Manola………………………………………………………..Bourgoise one of two readings
45The April Girl ……………………………………………………….. Fairlamb one of two readings
46The April Girl………………………………………………………..Fairlamb one of two readings
48Mrs. Thiers has a voice of rare beauty, and she uses it with charm and discretion. She possesses also that which so many singers lack—temperament—and as a result her songs sparkle with life and meaning. Mrs. K. Vashti Baxter, who was at the piano, is a most skillful accompanist. During the summer months Mrs. Thiers will remain in New York and give a special course for teachers in voice production and interpretation.
50Fletcher Music Method.
52MRS. FLETCHER-COPP has been busy every moment since her return from Europe in February. While in England Mrs. Copp had a large class of pupils in the Fletcher music method, many of these pupils representing the best girls' schools in England and several sent by the women principals of these schools. She gave several demonstrations of her method while in London and also in the South of England.
54While in New York on her way back from Europe, at the urgent request of a number of teachers, she stopped over long enough to give them a quick course of instruction, long hours each day enabling her to get through the work quickly.
56For the summer Mrs. Fletcher-Copp will have large classes, as usual. The demand for her services as teacher are so great right in the vicinity of Boston that it is possible she will decide to teach at her residence there.
58The Fletcher music method is so well known at the present time, there are so many teaching it and so many interested in it, that Mrs. Fletcher-Copp is constantly approached for lessons from well established music teachers.
60An organ recital was given at the Congregational Church, Monticello, Ia., May 12 and 13, by Prof. Henry W. Matlack, organist, and Miss Laura A. Rew, violinist, of the School of Music, Iowa College, Grinnell, Ia.
62NEW YORK COLLEGE OF MUSIC.
63Matinee and Night Concert by Students.
65In order to give the students and their relatives an opportunity to attend the annual concert at the New York College of Music an extra matinee was arranged for last Wednesday afternoon, while the concert was given last Thursday evening. The program was the same for both concerts, save at the evening concert one singer was substituted for another. Overflowing audiences attended on both occasions. Director Lambert announces that the year at the college has been the most successful in its history. During the season 1901-2 613 students were enrolled. Several graduates of the college who have entered the professional ranks reflected glory on their musical alma mater by playing with notable success at public concerts. Jessie Shay, the solo pianist of Kubelik's tour; Augusta Zuckerman, as soloist at one concert in the Young People's Symphony series, and Mercedes O'Leary, who played at several important musicales, are all pupils of Alexander Lambert. Miss Shay gave a recital at the college during the season, and Misses Zuckerman and O'Leary played at the annual concerts of the college last week. Besides these, four other gifted Lambert pupils played at the concerts, and their names appear upon the program which follows:
67Piano solo, Rigaudon …………………………………………….. Raff one of two readings
68Piano solo, Rigaudon……………………………………………..Raff one of two readings
69Master Harfield Stockwell.
70Soprano solo, Ave Maria, from Otello ……………………………. Verdi one of two readings
71Soprano solo, Ave Maria, from Otello…………………………….Verdi one of two readings
72Miss Edna Phebe Smith.
73Piano solo, Etincelles …………………………………………….. Moszkowski one of two readings
74Soprano solo—Bertha Jacobson. one of two readings
75Cradle Song ……………………………………………………….. Ries one of two readings
76Because I Love You, Dear ……………………………………… Hawley one of two readings
77Piano solo, Etincelles……………………………………………..Moszkowski one of two readings
78Bertha Jacobson. one of two readings
79Soprano solo— one of two readings
80Cradle Song………………………………………………………..Ries one of two readings
81Because I Love You, Dear………………………………………Hawley one of two readings
82Miss Ruth Wilson.
83Piano solo, Scherzo Valse ……………………………………… Moszkowski one of two readings
84Piano solo, Scherzo Valse……………………………………….Moszkowski one of two readings
85Miss Marion Luyster.
86Violin solo—Airs Russes ……………………………………… Wieniawski one of two readings
87The Bee ……………………………………………………….. Riess one of two readings
88Violin solo— one of two readings
89Airs Russes………………………………………………………..Wieniawski one of two readings
90The Bee………………………………………………………..Riess one of two readings
91L. Segal.
92Concerto, B minor (third movement) …………………………… Hummel one of two readings
93Concerto, B minor (third movement)…………………………….Hummel one of two readings
94Miss Elsa Breidt.
95(With accompaniment of a second piano.)
96Soprano solo, Aria from Trovatore ……………………………. Verdi one of two readings
97Soprano solo, Aria from Trovatore……………………………….Verdi one of two readings
98Miss Anna G. Toohey.
99Scherzo from First Concerto ……………………………………. Scharwenka one of two readings
100Scherzo from First Concerto………………………………………Scharwenka one of two readings
101Miss Augusta Zuckerman.
102(With accompaniment of a second piano.)
103Piano solo, Rhapsody* No. 12 ………………………………… Liszt one of two readings
104Piano solo, Rhapsody* No. 12………………………………….Liszt one of two readings
105Miss Mercedes O'Leary.
106Chorus—
107Dartside ……………………………………………………….. Hollins one of two readings
108Dartside………………………………………………………..Hollins one of two readings
109Stars of a Summer Night ……………………………………… West one of two readings
110Stars of a Summer Night……………………………………….West one of two readings
111Misses Baldwin, Burleigh, Douglas, Horton, Merritt, Paxton, Simon, Smith, Sachs, Weismantel, Wilson and Wenige.
113Many persons are inclined to speak derisively of pupils' concerts, but when Mr. Lambert on one occasion can put forth six young pianists like Master Stockwell, Bertha Jacobson, Miss Marion Luyster, Miss Breidt, Miss Zuckerman and Miss O'Leary no one comes away bored. The playing of these young people, while varying in degrees of excellence, was thoroughly enjoyable. They played musically and without affectation. Their numbers were not in the hackneyed lists, and for this there was also cause for congratulation. The movement from Hummel's Concerto in B minor, played by Miss Breidt, and the Scherzo from Scharwenka's First Concerto, played by Miss Zuckerman, sounded as fresh as novelties, and with Mr. Lambert himself performing the orchestral parts at a second piano, both numbers aroused enthusiasm.
115Miss O'Leary evoked storms of applause by her masterful playing of the Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12. The playing of Miss Luyster, Master Stockwell and little Miss Jacobson was notable for brilliancy. Mr. Segal, the violin soloist of the concert, is a pupil of Henry Lambert. He is a young man of decided talent, and as his were the only violin solos he captured the sole honors of the violin department. Two of the vocalists, Miss Edna Phebe Smith and Miss Ruth Wilson, are pupils of W. E. Bacheller. Miss Smith possesses a very sympathetic voice, and her mezza voce showed that she is being correctly trained. She sang the "Ave Maria," from Verdi's "Otello" even better at the night concert than at the Wednesday matinee. Miss Wilson sang with taste the songs by Hawley and Ries. Miss Toohey, a pupil of Buzzi-Peccia, sang in brilliant fashion the familiar aria from "Trovatore," and altogether it may be said that her singing denotes improvement over her previous efforts at the college concerts.
117The pupils in Mr. Bacheller's class who sang in the ensemble showed the results of good training. Mrs. Besse Paxton, also a pupil of Mr. Bacheller, sang at the evening concert in place of Miss Wilson. Mrs. Paxton is a soprano, too. The quality of her voice is good, and her singing marked in intelligence. She sang one number, "Before the Dawn." Signor Buzzi-Peccia accompanied for his pupil, Miss Toohey, and all other accompaniments at both concerts were tastefully played by Jacob Danielson, a teacher in the piano department of the college. The college will remain open during June, July and August for a special summer course.
119Frederic Martin, Boston.
121SOME of Mr. Martin's recent press notices are given below:
123Frederic Martin sang the score of the Landgrave in "Tannhäuser" at Ann Arbor in the same scholarly manner that was noticed in his characterization of the father of evil. Here is a man who is versatile and he has proved a strong addition to this year's festival forces.—Detroit Free Press.
125Frederic Martin, who took the part of Landgrave Herman, sang the short solo of welcome to St. Elizabeth in a thoroughly artistic and warm manner. Mr. Martin has a bass voice of an unusually smooth and rich quality, and his singing is marked by a conscientiousness and consistency which help to make him a valuable soloist in an exacting work of this kind.—Springfield (Mass.) Daily Union.
127Frederic Martin, the Mephisto, is a well trained and intelligent singer, alive to the traditions of the opera, at the same time not at all lacking in individuality.—Detroit Free Press.
129Frederic Martin, hitherto a stranger to Spartanburg, scored an immediate success in the role of Mephistopheles. His deep basso profundo is perfectly suited to the part.—Spartanburg (S. C.) Daily Herald.
131Frederic Martin, a newcomer to the festival, sang Mephistopheles and added to his deep and cultivated basso and gracious stage presence just the proper amount of acting and facial gesticulation.—Spartanburg Journal.
133If there had been any choice in the selections by the soloists perhaps it would have fallen to Mr. Martin. His part in the program was received with the most enthusiasm, and probably no American soloist ever appeared in Manchester and proved as pleasing as did the Boston basso last evening. His voice was at its best throughout the evening, and his numbers were always anticipated with delight, after his opening solo in the early part of the evening. His encores were received with the same enthusiasm, and it seemed as if the audience would never tire of his splendid voice.—Manchester (N. H.) Union.
135REUSS-BELCE.—Mme. Luise Reuss-Belce, the soprano; Mme. Schumann-Heink, the contralto, and Eduard Reuss, the pianist, who recently sailed for Europe on the steamer Pennsylvania, gave a concert for the benefit of the crew on the trip across. The concert was a decided artistic success, and the crew was benefited to the extent of $150.
137BUZZI-PECCIA PUPIL.—Miss Anna G. Toohey, who sang the "Tacea la notte" aria from "Il Trovatore" at the annual concert of the New York College of Music last Wednesday, is a pupil of Signor Buzzi-Peccia, and illustrated in an artistic manner the influences of her excellent teacher.
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