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Musical Courier 1903-01-28: Vol 46 Iss 1192, 1903
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1NEW ORLEANS.
3NEW ORLEANS, January 17, 1903.
5"RIGOLETTO" was presented at the French Opera tonight with M. Mezy, who was superb. His duet with Mlle. Guinchan as Gilda after her escape from the Duke brought from the audience Bravos! After several curtain calls they were obliged to repeat it. This favorite—Mlle. Guinchan, won another triumph in her love song, which also had to be repeated. The Duke, as taken by M. de Mauroy, was well sung, and he shared in the enthusiasm of the evening. Mlle. Guinchan had to be warmed up to her part, but when she fairly entered into it her tones were true and pure, and her acting, as well as that of M. Mezy, was well done. The famous quartet was a feature of the evening, with Mlle. de Ramby as Madeline, and M. Bouxmann, with his magnificent voice, was good as Sparafucile.
7Just why "Cendrillon" should be so popular is not quite clear. It is a crude production, with piping voices in the chorus and an omnipresent orchestra which detracts very much from the performance and the soloists.
9The scenic effect is overdrawn in the terrace of Cinderella. The posy garden glares at you in such an embarrassing way that you almost forget the sweet singing of Mlle. Dartes in the role of Cendrillon.
11Mlle. Guinchan as the Prince Charming well sustained her part, and her duet with Cinderella was one of the best things in the opera. Henri Dous as Pampolphe and Mlle. Courtenay in the small part of La Fée were well received. The ballet and the spectacular effect in the second act was good, the costuming elegant. The scene of the enchanted tree was too human, but it all pleases the people, and is ever greeted with a full house. The other operas given this week were "Lucia de Lammermoor" and "La Traviata," with an interlude by Madame Foedor, Mlle. Guinchan, M. Mezy and M. Bouxmann. This was given for the benefit of the Union Français School. "Romeo et Juliet" was given last Sunday.
13There have been several interesting concerts during the week. The one given by the Independent Order of B'nai Brith on the night of January 12 was perhaps the best, and called out the largest audience.
15The following program will show its character:
16Overture, King Solomon…………………………………………..Tobani
17Aria, La Coupe du Roi de Thalie………………………………….Diaz
18M. Mezy (first baritone of the French opera).
19Piano solo, Polonaise, op. 2, E flat minor…………………Chopin
20Miss Nettie Leopold.
21Aria, Hymne d'Amour……………………………………………..Massenet
22Madame Foedor (prima donna of the French opera).
23Grand aria, La Reine de Saba…………………………………….Gounod
24M. Bouxmann (first basso of the French opera).
25Intermezzo, Omar…………………………………………………Loraine
26Orchestra.
27Song, Le Cor………………………………………………………..Fletcher
28M. Bouxmann.
29Violin solo, Serenade Dadine…………………………………….Gabriel Marie
30Miss Mabel Cahn, accompanied by Miss Blanche Cahn.
31Duet, Mireille………………………………………………………Gounod
32Mme. Foedor and M. Mezy.
34During the program the orchestra, under the leadership of Prof. Geo. L. O'Connell, interspersed attractive selections.
36It may seem strange to people away from New Orleans that most of these concerts are followed by dancing. Another of this character was given tonight. It was a musicale tendered Mrs. Wid. A. F. Vaurigaud by her pupils of the academy and her artist friends. It was under the management of Hon. L. Grunewald, Hon. P. A. Capdau, Dr. S. M. Forteir, Lyle Saxon, C. Louque, Willy Grunewald, Loys Charbonet, A. J. Medine, P. Garcia, T. P. Vaurigaud, A. Reinecke, E. Larose, Arthur Charbonet, Loyd Charbonet, Guy Buisson, Paul Ducoing and P. Duplantis.
38There are countless musicales given in New Orleans of a very high order, which are not open to the public. One of these I had the pleasure of attending on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Dupuy Harrison, on Ursuline avenue. It was an informal afternoon to her friends, and she was assisted by some of her pupils and outside artists.
40Among her pupils there was the clearest enunciation it has been my good fortune to hear, and the universally beautiful voices heard cannot be passed by unnoticed. With the exception of one song, the entire program was in French, as follows:
41Song, Ave Maria…………………………………………………Saint-Saëns
42Mlle. Finette Reinecke.
43Duo, Mignon………………………………………………………Thomas
44Mlles. R. et S. Momee.
45Souvenir………………………………………………………..Mlle. Jeanne Larose.
46Piano solo, Nocturne……………………………………………..Leschetizky
47Mlle. Y. Guenard.
48Fleurs des Alpes…………………………………………………Mlle. Alice Bory.
49Song, Les Saisons……………………………………………….Mlle. M. Peurat.
50Song, Crois Moi…………………………………………………Mlle. Lilia Salam.
51Piano solo, Valse de Concert…………………………………..Wieniawski
52Miss Niside Louque.
53Song, Sambrers…………………………………………………Chaminade
54Mlle. A. Grima.
55Piano solo, Gazouillement de Printemps……………………..Sinding
56Mlle. Dufilho.
57Song, Amoureuse……………………………………………….Massenet
58Mlle. Finette Reinecke.
59Song, Prière………………………………………………………Gounod
60Mlle. Stella Labarthe.
61Song, Sweet Dreams……………………………………………Bishoff
62Mlle. L. Ilsley.
63Song, Le Cid…………………………………………………….Massenet
64Mlle. Brieugue.
65Song, Héroïade…………………………………………………Massenet
66Mme. L. Harrison.
67Piano solo, 3me Ballade………………………………………Chopin one of two readings
68Piano solo, 3me Ballade……………………………………….Chopin one of two readings
69Mlle. Boisseau.
70Chorus, Sigurd (par les élèves)…………………………………
72On both these programs will be noticed the predominance of vocal music; to counteract this, or rather, balance it, the following announcement has been issued:
73"Realizing the disadvantages under which the students and lovers of instrumental music in this community labor, it has been decided to give a course of four musicales during the months of January, February, March and April, at the residence of Mrs. Harry Howard, No. 3513 St. Charles avenue, under the auspices of the following ladies: Mrs. Henry Preston, Mrs. Harry Howard. Mrs. B. K. Miller, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. John Elliott, Mrs. I. W. Scott, Mrs. P. M. Westfeldt, Mrs. I. L. Lyons, Mrs. William O'Donnell, Mrs. Edgar Farrar, Mrs. Jos. Carroll and Mrs. Alfred LeBlanc.
75"The programs will consist of some of the best examples of the classic and modern composers' art. The first and second concerts will be given by the Beethoven String Quartet, composed of Messrs. Kaiser, Wehrmann, Solomon and Watt. The third and fourth by Mme. Marguerite Samuel."
77Mrs. Howard is also responsible for the opportunity that will be given the people of this city to hear the 'cellist, Miss Elsa Ruegger, February 6, and again her home will be thrown open to the public.
79On the 19th the New Orleans Choral Symphony Society will begin its rehearsals at Sophie Newcomb College. Nearly 200 voices have been secured, and they will at once take up Mendelssohn's "Athalie" and Haydn's "The Heavens Are Telling." Mr. Dunkley has been spending much of his time trying voices and giving other tests of eligibility for membership, and is very much encouraged over the prospects of the organization.
81Mr. Wood in "The Creation."
83RUSLING WOOD, the baritone, sang in "The Creation" with the Mount Vernon Choral Society last Friday.
85THE DANNREUTHERS AT FLUSHING.
87THE Dannreuther Quartet, of New York, assisted by Mrs. Gustav Dannreuther, pianist, gave a concert in the League Building, at Flushing, L. I., Wednesday, January 14. A cultured audience was present to enjoy the following delightful program:
88Quartet, op. 96, in F major (American)………………………..Dvorák
89Nocturne………………………………………………………van Goens
90Scherzo………………………………………………………van Goens
91Mr. and Mrs. Dannreuther.
92Andante Cantabile…………………………………………..Tchaikowsky one of two readings
93Andante Cantabile……………………………………………..Tchaikowsky one of two readings
94Moment Musical……………………………………………..Schubert
95Auf Flügeln des Gesanges………………………………….Mendelssohn-Liszt
96Valse Caprice…………………………………………………Schubert-Liszt
97Mrs. Dannreuther.
98Liebesbewerbung…………………………………………….Becker one of two readings
99Liebesbewerbung……………………………………………..Becker one of two readings
100Rondo………………………………………………………..Boccherini one of two readings
101Rondo………………………………………………………Boccherini one of two readings
102Emil Schenck.
103Quintet, op. 44, in E flat major……………………………Schumann
104For piano, two violins, viola and 'cello.
106The members of the Dannreuther Quartet are Gustav Dannreuther, first violin; Henry Hess, second violin; Josef Kovarik, viola; Emil Schenck, violoncello.
108An extended review of the concert written by the Rev. C. W. Knauff, an accomplished critic, was published in the Flushing Journal. Extracts from this criticism are appended:
110The occasion was the third Franklin musical, held at the League Building, on Wednesday evening, January 14. The performers were the justly famed Dannreuther Quartet, now in its seventeenth season of artistic service.
112At its initial concert in Flushing, after the Dvorák Quartet, Mr. Dannreuther played two solo numbers for the violin to an admirable accompaniment furnished by his wife, a gifted pianist. Our people know the broad, vocal, suave tone that Mr. Dannreuther brings out of his instrument. They recognized his achievement, and insisted upon an additional number, which was granted.
114Thereafter the Quartet played, upon muted strings, "Andante Cantabile," by Tchaikowsky, and "Moment Musical," by Schubert. The first showed the unfailing invention of the Russian composer. The familiar Schubert movement was interpreted with dainty grace.
116Mrs. Dannreuther played, piano solo, Liszt's transcriptions of a Mendelssohn song and a Schubert valse. Her performance was characterized by musical quality and great delicacy—for example, in the upper arpeggio accompaniment, so subordinated, so soft and smooth, that the melody in middle register could stand out in clear foreground. one of two readings
117Mrs. Dannreuther played, piano solo, Liszt's transcription of a Mendelssohn song and a Schubert valse. Her performance was characterized by musical quality and great delicacy—for example, in the upper arpeggio accompaniment, so subordinated, so soft and smooth, that the melody in middle register could stand out in clear foreground. one of two readings
119Next came two solos upon the 'cello, given by Emil Schenck. Applause was so long and loud that Mr. Schenck offered in addition a finished rendering of the Schumann "Träumerei."
121Last and greatest of all was a masterly reading of the always noble work, the Schumann Quintet, op. 44, in E flat major. Much beloved it is, in some places familiar, but not here. Even where well known it is liked all the better. It is one of those imperishable creations that improve upon closer acquaintance. If heard more than once new attractions are revealed; in it there are moments of serenity beautiful; there is throughout the light that shines from the burning of the fire of genius. It is one of the thoughts that cannot die.
123The players were all in mood for high achievement. Mr. Dannreuther, by his tempi and his shadings, gave a vivid and impressive reading. The second movement depicted the mood of a march that might be trodden by goblins in elfland. The brilliant scherzo was taken at a startling pace, which yet was unaltering. Here, as in other parts of the great work, the fair pianist covered herself with glory. Her brilliant and yet smooth execution was in perfect accord with the remaining performers. Her sure accent and firm rhythm led off at many fresh beginnings. Whenever Schumann wrote serious piano music he penned that which he himself could play, or that which suited the capacity of his wife, the gifted Mme. Clara Schumann. Hence the piano parts of his scores make strong demands upon the player. These were met and amply satisfied by the accomplished pianist of Wednesday evening. Mrs. Dannreuther is a phenomenally successful performer in ensemble.—Flushing Journal, January 15, 1903.
125Miss Mead a Popular Artist.
127MISS OLIVE MEAD, the violinist, has been so busy filling her engagements in the East that she has been unable to fill a number of Western engagements until the early spring, with the exception of Cincinnati, where she will play with the Van der Stucken Orchestra on February 6 and 7. She will leave for the Pacific Coast early in the spring, and will play in San Francisco April 10, and from that time on she will play at different points on the Pacific Coast.
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