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Musical Courier 1903-02-04: Vol 46 Iss 1193, 1903
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1NEW ORLEANS.
3NEW ORLEANS, January 24, 1903.
5THERE is no better way of feeling the musical pulse here than by a visit to the homes of the people. Such an opportunity was offered on last Thursday morning when Henry Wehrmann and Miss Mamie Maloney gave a most delightful yet informal reading at the former's home on St. Mary's street. Anyone visiting New Orleans soon learns of Mr. Wehrmann's mastery of the violin, his strong musical bow and his exquisite temperament; also of the quick sight reading of Miss Maloney; but it is not afforded everyone the opportunity to see the contents of this little home. Its unpretentious exterior hardly be-speaks the treasures within. Its artistic decorations, the work of Mr. Wehrmann, consist of mounted tapestries, one in the Delit blue of "Lorelei" hangs in the second room; in fact, all over the house are evidences of his handiwork.
7The walls themselves, the arrangement of Oriental corners, window seats and many other tasty furnishings make it an artistic place.
9It was ten years ago that the musical library of Dr. F. Bouzano was put up at auction. This gentleman, though a doctor by profession, was a great connoisseur and devotee of music. He must also have played the strings, for several instruments were put up at this sale and innumerable works were adapted to strings by artists whome he hired for the purpose. This auction resulted in Mr. Wehrmann securing his entire collection of music. Imagine his surprise when, in looking over this collection of opera scores, complete works of many composers, in all probably 1,000 compositions, he discovered many manuscript and autographed compositions by the world's great artists.
11Henri Vieuxtemps is thus originally represented by a "Danse Negre-Creole," which is dedicated to the Creole ladies of New Orleans. An adagio for violin and piano by Vincent Wallace, of "Maritana" fame; violin studies by Polledro, first violinist in the service of his Royal Majesty the King of Saxony, are among the many manuscripts. The original arrangements are also extremely valuable, and as Mr. Wehrmann said: "Wouldn't Kneisel like to have these; it is always something out of the ordinary that he wants." Most any musician would be content with a third of this collection.
13These are all practical treasures, but there are all over the walls honorary ones, autographed photographs of celebrities. Madame Carreño, Bouxmann, Jeanne Franko, Mme. Etta (Roehl) Madier de Montjau, Petschnikoff and innumerable others.
15Mr. Wehrmann has written the music for two successful operas—"The Swimming Girl" and "Great Jupiter." He is now at work on "King Capital," whose characters will portray the present economic situation.
17Mrs. Wehrmann is a mandolinist of note, having studied for three years in Paris under the Italian teacher Pietrapertosa and Cottin, the Frenchman. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wehrmann were students in Paris, and with this congenial temperament it is no wonder that their home should be the salon of the cultured and a true type of the happy American home.
19Creatore and his Italian band will be heard here in two concerts, Sunday matinee and again at night.
21The musicale given last Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Chapman Hyams, at their residence on Jackson avenue, was a great social event. The house was taxed to its utmost by those invited to listen to the following excellent program:
23Solo Violin—
24Andalouse et Mazurka Hongroise…………………….Pessard Vuren
25Fantaisie Espagnole………………………………….Bronstet
27Mr. Combel…………………………………………..Massenet
28Aubade du Roi d'Ys………………………………….Gounod
29Duo de Magoli, Mireille………………………………Gounod
30Mlle. Dantes, Mr. Mezy………………………………Gounod
31Grande Valse de Mireille……………………………..Gounod
32Mlle. Courtenay………………………………………Diaz
33Air de la Coupe du Roi de Thule……………………..Diaz
34Quatuor de Rigoletto…………………………………Verdi
35Milles. Courtenay et Dantes, Messrs. Paz et Mezy.
37Another excellent musicale was given last night by M. Soum, who is an ex-opera singer.
39An informal musicale was given yesterday afternoon at the home of the Misses Guenard, three very talented young musicians. The feature of the afternoon was the introduction of a child prodigy, Nellie Power. Her tiny hands and mind have had no training whatever, not even does she know her notes, yet she has composed some ten pieces. They show a natural ear for harmony and she introduces chords with good effect. Her rhythm is perfect and she dares to compose what her tiny hands can barely play, yet all is done with great abandon. She has named some of her pieces as follows: "Peacemaker Waltz," "Crossed Hands," "Anita," "Silver Bells," "Zuzu Girl," &c. All of these little pieces are worthy a mature mind, the melodies are original and some are beautiful. She plays them in any key that happens to suit her at the time, and displays other remarkable traits.
41One of the best bills of the French Opera for the past two weeks has been that of "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "La Navarraise." It met with such enthusiasm on Tuesday night that it was repeated again on Thursday. The popular and conscientious little artists Guinchan and Dantes were heard in "Rusticana," with M. Jerome as Turiddu, Mezy as Alfio and Mlle. de Rambly as Lucia. This opera, which calls for such conspicuous work from the chorus, was unfortunate not to have had a better one to bring out its beauties, but this hard worked body of singers should be dealt with leniently. Their work was much better done on Thursday night. The orchestra scored a hit with the Intermezzo, which had to be repeated. With the striking of the tragic theme which runs through "La Navarraise" to the grand but horrible climax of Madame Foedor as Anita, the performance was a grand success. No one can ever accuse the soloists of the French Opera of being sticks; they are live, pulsating beings. The voices of Madame Foedor and M. Jerome blend well, and their singing and acting was up to the high water mark. M. Dons made a good Garrido, and the whole, with the beautiful setting, was one of the most satisfactory of the week.
43"Orphée aux Enfers," which was given as an extra on Wednesday night, kept the house in a continual uproar. Those not understanding French could only appreciate it pantomimically. M. St. Marcel as Jupiter was pronounced capital; Mlle. Dantes as Eurydice was placed to show her sweet voice, and M. Sainprey, in the parts of Aristée and Pluton was quite satisfactory. The scenery was truly beautiful.
45Other operas given this week were "Cendrillon" and "Rigoletto."
47NIEBUHR'S SONG RECITAL.
49MISS HELEN NIEBUHR, the contralto, will give a song recital in Knabe Hall Wednesday evening, February 11. She will be assisted by Hans Kronold, 'cellist. The program will be:
51O cessate di piagarmi…………………………………….Scarlatti
52O del mio dolce ardor……………………………………Gluck
53Il primo amore…………………………………………..Widor
54Romance……………………………………………………Becker
55Evening Song……………………………………………..Schumann one of two readings
56Evening Song…………………………………………….Schumann one of two readings
57Vito………………………………………………………..Popper
58Turn Ye to Me……………………………………………Old Scotch Melody
59Roundelay XVI Century…………………………………Lidgey
60La Cloche………………………………………………….Saint-Saëns one of two readings
61La Cloche………………………………………………….Saint-Saens one of two readings
62Élégie………………………………………………………Massenet
63'Cello obligato, Mr. Kronold.
64Miss Niebuhr.
65Aus Meinen Grossen Schmerzen………………………..Franz
66An die Leyer…………………………………………….Schubert
67Mein………………………………………………………..Curschmann
68Miss Niebuhr.
69Romance……………………………………………………Goëns
70Scherzo…………………………………………………….Goëns
71Mr. Kronold.
72Song of the Sea…………………………………………..MacDowell
73Bisesa's Song…………………………………………….Arthur Foote
74Love in Absence…………………………………………Lambert
75Chant d'Amour…………………………………………..Holliman one of two readings
76Chant d'Amour…………………………………………..Hollman one of two readings
77'Cello obligato, Mr. Kronold.
78Miss Niebuhr.
80Miss Florence de Luce.
82THE Florence De Luce Concert Company gave a very brilliant recital Wednesday evening, January 28, at Pouch Gallery, Brooklyn, before a large and critical audience. Miss de Luce is a reader of considerable dramatic ability; she amply sustained her reputation in every number. Miss de Luce was assisted by Edith Louise Pratt, soprano; Miss Marguerite Stilwell, pianist, and Rosalind T. Klein, violinist.
84Miss Pratt is a dramatic soprano with a rich voice and splendid stage presence. Her numbers were rendered with almost faultless style and were received with much favor. Miss Stilwell took the audience by storm, with dainty gracefulness and charm of manner combining the forceful ability of the artist. Her technic is fluent, her playing brilliant. Miss Klein succeeded in captivating her audience with the exquisite rendering of her several numbers.
86The musicians for this recital were furnished by Mrs. Babcock, Carnegie Hall, New York.
88Two Talented Girls.
90M. R. C. M. VET, of Detroit, left for Paris Saturday on La Champagne to visit his daughters Blanche, pianist, and Coralie, violinist, and to make arrangements to bring them to this country for concertizing and artistic purposes. They are both prize pupils of the Paris Conservatory and very talented. The young ladies have been studying in Paris for ten years.
92LOUDON G. CHARLTON, Carnegie Hall, New York,
93HAS THE HONOR TO ANNOUNCE Mlle.
94ZÉLIE de LUSSAN
95For a Trans-Continental Tour in Recital, beginning November.
96TOUR NOW BOOKING. SELECTIONS FROM HER FAMOUS OPERA ROLES A PROMINENT FEATURE.
98SEASON 1902-1903—For Concerts, Recitals and Oratorio.
100SUZANNE ADAMS (Soprano Soloist Worcester Festival, October, 1902)
101MAX BENDIX AND HEATHE-GREGORY
102MANAGEMENT
103THE C.L. GRAFF CO.
104Carnegie Hall, NEW YORK. one of two readings
105LLOYD RAND, His First Season in America. one of two readings
106Carnegie Hall, one of two readings
107NEW YORK. one of two readings
108LLOYD RAND, one of two readings
109His First Season in America. one of two readings
110LEO STERN AND Mme ROSA LINDE.
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