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Musical Courier 1902-05-28: Vol 44 Iss 1157, 1902
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1THE MUSICAL COURIER.
3NE of the musical events of the biennial of the Federation of Women's Clubs was the lecture on "Wagner and the Bayreuth Festival," by Mrs. Charles W. Rhodes, in Simpson Auditorium, May 6, assisted by Adolph Glose, of New York, pianist. This lecture was tendered the General Federation by the ladies of California, and was of great literary and musical value. Mrs. Rhodes is a lecturer of power, her force is large, and as the lecture progressed it became evident that she was but holding sternly in hand a fine temperament. Hundreds could not obtain seats, and the lecture was repeated in Blanchard Music Hall with the same enthusiasm. The demand for the return of Mrs. Rhodes is such that she will make a tour of the Pacific Coast next season, under the direction of Blanchard & Venter.
5The musical season which has just closed has in every sense of the word been the greatest in the history of Los Angeles. Four performances of grand opera by the Gran Opera Company opened the season. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Emma Nevada in three concerts, Mme. Lillian Nordica, the Leonora Jackson Concert Company, the Heinrichs, Fannie Bloomfield-Zeisler, Katherine Fiske, contralto; Josef Hofmann, six concerts by the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra, and many other musical events helped to make the season a busy one. Pupils' recitals, some four or five a week, are now about the only musical events which are attracting attention.
7For July the Long Beach Chautauqua will call forth large audiences. Very excellent programs have been prepared, both musical and otherwise, the choral work being in charge of Prof. Fred A. Bacon, with a large and efficient staff of assistants.
9For next season much is promised. Already Madame Mantelli, William H. Sherwood, pianist; the Leonora Jackson Concert Company, Samuel Siegel, mandolin virtuoso; Edward Baxter Perry, the Kaffir Boys' Choir and Antoinette Trebelli have been engaged by Blanchard & Venter for concerts not only in Los Angeles but throughout California.
11Vittorio Carpi.
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14With your method and aid of your "Voice Rectifier," in nine months under your careful and thorough instruction, I was able to accomplish my greatest desire! That which was only a dream to me became a reality. After being unable to sing for three long years I was able to begin again my career with great honor.
15The success I had at La Scala in Milan and at the Costanzi of Rome in "Giocconda," "Ballo in Maschera" and "Götterdämmerung" I owe only and entirely to you.
16ELVIRA TONI.
18I wish to express my gratefulness to you for the way in which you have placed and cultivated my voice. It is to your care and method, and with the aid of the "Voice Rectifier," that now it is even in all registers to high E.
19WINNIE TITUS.
21The "Voice Rectifier" which Signor Carpi has given me for holding the tongue and mouth in a right position has been of greatest benefit; without it I would not have placed any of the higher tones. Nothing could fulfill the purpose as well.
22MARTHA FULDA.
24It is with pleasure I certify to the value of the "Rectifier." I use it regularly and find it the greatest help to me in accomplishing what I desired from long ago.
25W. H. MCKINLOCK.
27Mail for Artists.
29MAIL matter awaits the following at THE MUSICAL COURIER office:
30D. C. Nichols.
31R. Paul.
32Vesta D. Hartzell.
33Amelia Stone.
34Aristide Franceschetti.
35Andrew Black.
36Ben Davies.
37Leandro Campanari.
38Chas. Gregorowitsch.
39Mackenzie Gordon.
40Thuel Burnham.
42Saint Botolph.
44IN a recent concert given by the Apollo Club, of Boston, one of the interesting features of a delightful program was the exquisite singing of a new song with chorus ("Saint Botolph"), composed by G. W. Chadwick for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the St. Botolph Club.
46The St. Botolph is one of the most exclusive clubs, comprising among its members many of the prominent musicians, artists and litterateurs of Boston.
48The admirable setting which Mr. Chadwick has given to the characteristic verses on Saint Botolph by Arthur Macy is marked by a quaintness of melody and dignity of rhythm which are in excellent keeping with the refined vein of humor running throughout the text. Mr. Macy's poem in a charming manner endears to our hearts the good old saint whose common sense is responsible for the shrewd toast:
50"Oh, here's to the good and the bad man too,
51For without them saints would have nothing to do."
53In an elaborate title page Mr. Paxton, the portrait painter, has carried out a splendid conception of the convivial saint. The three gentlemen above mentioned all belong to the St. Botolph Club, and the song itself is a most fitting tribute to the patron saint of the club. The solo part of the song is written for baritone voice, and is followed by a stirring chorus for male voices, which, however, can be rendered with equally excellent effect by one voice.
55In the printing of this song the B. F. Wood Music Company has shown us to what a high stage the art of music making, if we may use the term, has advanced, and as to its intrinsic worth it stands as a criterion of its publications. Mention might also be made in this connection of several other songs which have recently been published by this house, notably two songs by Angelo Mascheroni, entitled "Good Night, Adieu!" and "An Ocean Lullaby." These two songs are sure to be accorded the vogue which is given to those other great successes of this brilliant composer, namely, "For All Eternity," "The Brighter Day" and "Till Death."
57Another song, "Who's for the Road?" by Ernest G Newton, one of the latest of the English composers to find the musical ear of his compatriots, is a strong song for baritone or bass, especially applicable to entertainments by automobile or bicycle clubs.
59"My Best Beloved," by Cuthbert Harris, an English organist whose works are accorded marked favor at home, is an especially attractive, high class ballad of sentimental type. All of the above works can be confidently recommended to music lovers.
61The Gerard-Thiers Lecture-Song Recitals.
63THE following bulletin of lectures, which ought to be of especial interest to managers and clubs, has just been issued by Albert Gérard-Thiers:
64No. 1—"Song Onomatopoeically Considered: or Physical Effects from the Tone World," illustrated with songs. No. 2—"Our Familiar Songs and Who Wrote Them." No. 3—"Franz Schubert—Biography and Favorite Songs." No. 4—"The Winter Journey" (Schubert). No. 5—"Schumann—Biography and Favorite Songs." No. 6—"The Miller's Daughter" (Schumann). No. 7—"Eilhard," words from the poem of Karl Steller, music by Alex. von Fielitz. No. 8—"Technic of Musical Expression." First program; illustrated with songs. No. 9—"Technic of Musical Expression." Second program; illustrated with songs.
66C. Virgil Gordon's Recitals.
68THE first of a series of three recitals by pupils of C. Virgil Gordon was successfully given on Tuesday evening, May 20, at the Virgil Piano School. The players were Jennie Quinn and Fannie Abramson, aged respectively twelve and fourteen, who deserve credit for the manner in which they performed a program which both technically and musically was worthy of much older people. The pupils were assisted by H. Silberstein, baritone, who possesses a voice of dramatic range and power. The recital hall was well filled with an enthusiastic audience.
70The program was opened by Jennie Quinn with a group of pieces by Coverly, Gade and Gurlitt, which were given with taste and expression. Fannie Abramson played the Andante and Scherzo from Beethoven's Sonata, op. 14, No. 2; "A Frolic," by Mayer; "Reverie," by Schütt, and Weber's "Perpetual Motion" with clearness and repose and musical finish. She possesses a beautiful musical tone.
72Among Jennie Quinn's second group was the Allegro from the Sonata, op. 14, No. 1, Beethoven, into which she put much spirit. She also played pieces by Heller and Hoffman, as well as the Waltz in B flat by Godard, after which number an encore was demanded.
74Fannie Abramson closed the program with pieces by Godard, Favarger and Pacher, all of which were played in the same finished manner as her first group. After repeated demands she responded with an encore. These little girls have a good technic, each of them having a velocity of over 1,000 notes a minute in technical work.
76Mr. Silberstein sang numbers by Denza, Brounoff and Thomas with much feeling and splendid musical effect, and was heartily applauded.
78The second and third of Mr. Gordon's recitals will take place on Tuesday evenings, May 27 and June 3, which will be played by Julia Moss and Laura Race, respectively, with the assistance of John Perry Boruff, baritone, and Albertus Shelley, violinist. Persons desiring tickets may write or call at the Virgil Piano School, 29 West Fifteenth street, New York city.
80Students of the Synthetic Guild.
82THE students of the Synthetic Guild brought this season to a close with two public recitals. Owing to the number of children studying under Synthetic teachers it was necessary to divide them, holding the concert by the little ones on May 3 and that by the older students on May 17.
84The work done by the Synthetic teachers speaks for itself. The playing at these two concerts showed a cleanliness of touch, a well marked rhythm and an artistic variety of tone color which would have done credit to much older performers. To those particularly interested in children no more fascinating entertainment could be afforded than to watch the little folks of five and six as they played their childish pieces with perfect intelligence, and with the charming unconsciousness natural to their age.
86Mantelli in New England.
88MME. EUGENIA MANTELLI, the contralto, who returned recently from a successful tour in Mexico, has been engaged for a series of concerts in New England cities. Last Monday, May 26, Madame Mantelli sang at Parsons' Theatre, Hartford, Conn. To-morrow evening (Thursday) she will sing at Stamford, and on Saturday, May 31, at New Haven. Her early dates next month are: June 2, Waterbury; June 4, Danbury; June 6, Derby. Mantelli's program includes selections from popular grand operas—Donizetti's "Favorita," Thomas' "Mignon," Saint-Saëns' "Samson and Delilah," Rossini's "Barber of Seville" and Bizet's "Carmen." Besides the operatic numbers Madame Mantelli will sing songs by Rubinstein, Hardelet, Oley Speaks and Arthur Goring Thomas.
90A MUSICIAN (a lady), holding now a highly responsible position, with high salary, desires a suitable change; has had most superior advantages; six years abroad with leading musicians; long experience both in America and abroad as teacher, critic, lecturer and writer on musical topics; gives recitals. Communicate with M. N., THE MUSICAL COURIER, 1135 Broadway, New York.
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