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Musical Courier 1903-02-25: Vol 46 Iss 1196, 1903
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1settle in the German capital as vocal teacher, or to sing in concerts, or to appear in opera here, or in Bayreuth, or in Dresden, or somewhere else. If he is half as good a singer, or one-quarter as fine a musician as he considers himself, he will prove a very valuable acquisition for any of the said opera houses. S. Paul Veron, the young American basso, called, together with Andreas Schneider, the star baritone of Mme. Anna Lankow's studio. Both artists will give a joint concert in Berlin at the Kuenstlerhaus on February 19. Mr. Veron came to correct a statement which recently appeared in THE MUSICAL COURIER to the effect that he was bound by contract to the Strassburg Opera House. Such an offer had, indeed, been made to him, but as the contract would have bound him for three years, and was besides for secondary parts, the rising young American basso preferred to accept a two years' engagement as first bass at the Mayence Opera House, which he signed a few days ago to take effect with the beginning of next season. Miss Adrienne Gorsolke, a local pianist; Ernst Lochbrunner, a Swiss pianist, and last, but by no means least, Miss Adele Aus der Ohe, a pianist known all over the world, also called; the latter, as usual, in company of her sister Mathilde. The last caller was John Satter, a young flutist from Chicago, Ill. O. F.
3Bjorksten Pupils' Recital.
5THE singing pupils of Mme. Torpadie Bjorksten gave a recital in the Carnegie Hall studio last Tuesday, Nellie Linde Wright leading off with Rossini's "Bel cagio," in which her high and clear soprano voice was heard to advantage. Later she sang two songs, by Massenet and Loewe. Grace Toennies sang an old German song with dainty expression, and in modern songs by Moszkowski, Wekerlin and Richard Strauss her lyric soprano voice enabled her to make a hit. Margaret Laevenhaupt was charming, indeed, in three songs by Bohm, Johns and Beach, and Sadie van Praag, the only alto singer, was fine in all she did; she made a pronounced impression. Edyth Cater Kerr sings with poise, has a lovely voice, with dramatic possibilities, and she, too, was much admired.
7The excellent work of this teacher is telling in the production of some fine singers, some of whom are constantly before the public, others winning their way. The specially noticeable thing was the ease with which all sang, their breath control, the flowing vocal production, points born to no one, but attained only by means of the proper guidance. That Madame Bjorksten has this guidance and applies it individually to each student was apparent to those who heard her pupils.
9Elliott Schenck Again at Work.
11ELLIOTT SCHENCK, who has spent the past two seasons in retirement, is again taking up practical musical work. THE MUSICAL COURIER announced lately a course of lectures at the New York College of Music, of which Mr. Schenck is making a great success. Now comes a prospectus of Wagner recitals in Princeton. The subjects for this course are: (1) "Das Rheingold," (2) "Die Walküre," (3) "Siegfried," (4) "Die Göterdämmerung," (5) "Der Fliegende Holländer," (6) "Parsifal."
12Mr. Schenck has devoted much of his time of late to composition, and we hope ere long to tell our readers of his works which frequently figure on programs of leading artists, and are published by Breitkopf & Härtel.
14An Aged Violin Maker Dead.
16CHARLES LANZER, an old violin maker of Brooklyn, died suddenly in the street in Williamsburg last Thursday. He was seventy-six years of age, and had lived in New York and Brooklyn for half a century. He was a skillful violin maker and repairer, and enjoyed the friendship of Ole Bull, Misker Hauser, Vieuxtemps, Wilhelmj and other distinguished violinists.
18Mme. Matja von Niessen-Stone
19MEZZO SOPRANO.
20VOCAL RECITALS
21in English, French, German, Italian and Russian.
22For terms and dates address
23ALICE E. JOSEPH, 7a Hanover St., London, W., England.
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52ELECTA GIFFORD,
53SOPRANO.
54Western Tour January and February. Assisted by
55Mr. W. ALLEN SCHOFIELD, Pianist, of London, England.
56Tel.: 1655 Madison Square.
57Address 26 W. 27th Street NEW YORK.
59ALBANY NEWS.
61ALBANY, N. Y., February 20, 1903.
63CONCERT will be given in the near future by the Albany Maenner Quartet and the Liszt Choral Club, assisted by Master Wm. J. Lehrer, boy soprano; Otto R. Mende, basso; Louis Hinkelmann, violin; Wm. Miller, violin; Chas. Ross, bass viol; Anthony Gioscia, flute; Wm. Blakeslee, clarinet; Joseph Klein, cornet; Conrad Rehm, trombone; Edward Hinkelmann, viola; Joseph A. Shaefner, director.
65A very pleasing concert was given recently at the Unitarian meeting house. The following artists participated: Miss Anna Hindelbrandt, soprano; Miss Agnes Henderson, alto; MacKenzie Mattocks, tenor; Dr. John Hurdis, basso, and Miss Jennie Kniskern, pianist.
67Miss Marion Franklin Keller will be the soloist at the faculty musicale of St. Agnes' School, Saturday, March 21, at Graduates' Hall. Miss Keller is a pupil of Georg Henschel.
69A larged sized audience greeted Fräulein Frieda Siemens, the noted pianist, who appeared February 5 at Jermain Hall. The young pianist rendered selections from Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Bach and other noted composers.
71A meeting of the Amateur Musical Club was held recently at the home of Mrs. Chas. Pruyon at Elk street. The program was arranged by Miss Leonard and Mrs. Randolph. The club was assisted by Mlle. Nadine Isayeff, the Russian soprano.
73The February meeting of the Diatonic Club was held February 9 at the home of the Misses McElwee on Columbia street. The meeting was in charge of Miss Mary W. Silliman. A paper on "Liszt," written and read by the Rev. John W. Spensley, was thoroughly enjoyed. Those who participated were Mrs. James Hendrie, Mrs. Augusta Lewi Ballin, Mrs. J. N. Barrett and the Misses Patton, Reed, Lansing, Wadhams, Huested, Cunningham, McElwee, Stillwell, Kniskern and Hamilton.
75The second concert of the season by the Albania Orchestra will take place April 21, at Odd Fellows' Hall. The director, Fred. Dennison, is preparing a special program.
77Mrs. John Roberts, of New York, has been engaged to sing at the concert given by the Strong Orchestral Society February 27.
79Mrs. A. H. Taylor has been appointed organist of Hope Baptist Church, and has engaged the following singers for the year: Miss O. Krueger, soprano; Miss Blauvelt, contralto; Mr. Balter, tenor; Mr. Swartout, baritone.
81Miss Anna E. Huested, solo contralto of the First Presbyterian Church, will shortly resign her position, and will be succeeded by Miss Myra A. Wasserbach.
83The first of the series of drawing room musicales which has been arranged by Miss E. L. Perry was given February 16, and was largely attended. This musicale was a decided innovation, and the first of its kind that has been introduced to Albanians. Those who contributed to the program were Arnold R. Janser, 'cellist; Miss Myra Wasserbach, contralto, and Mrs. W. Hunter van Guysling at the piano. The second will be a song recital by Albany's favorite tenor, Ben Franklin, on March 17, and the last a piano recital by Mrs. van Guysling on April 14.
85Mrs. Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler, the noted pianist, made her first appearance before an Albany audience on February 17 at the third professional musicale of the season's course given under the auspices of the Amateur Musical and Diatonic clubs at the Ten Eyck. She was assisted by Francis Rogers, baritone. The event was one of the most brilliant in the club's history.
87Invitations have been issued by Miss Fannie de Villa Ball for a piano recital to be given by her pupil, Miss Mary Melius, assisted by Mrs. Jean Jewell Barret, contralto, on February 21.
89The Elite Concert Company, consisting of Miss Hilda Swartz, soprano; Miss Mary Weaver, pianist; Fred Comstock, baritone; Clarence Phillip, violinist, and Miss Susan Heywood, reader, gave a very successful concert recently at the Woodside Presbyterian Church, Troy, N. Y. This company has been kept very busy all season.
91The Boston Symphony Orchestra will give a concert at Music Hall, Troy, N. Y., March 2.
93Wm. Sedgwick Root.
95Etta Edwards.
97ONE of the progressive teachers of Boston is Madame Edwards, whose musicals and pupils' recitals have always been of interest to music lovers. Madame Edwards has always produced programs of unusual merit, with the best of both classical and modern composers. Recently a musical was given in her studio by one of her pupils, Miss Helen Mathews, the program being particularly well chosen, each group complete in itself. Miss Mathews sang remarkably well, receiving many compliments for her fine work. The program is given as of interest to teachers and pupils:
99Che faro (Orfeo)…………………………………………..Gluck
100Kypris………………………………………………………..Holmès
101Mon Desir…………………………………………………….Nevin
102The Tear………………………………………………………Rubinstein
103Miss Mathews.
104Romance…………………………………………………….Schumann
105Etude Mignonne…………………………………………..Schütt
106Grillen………………………………………………………..Schumann
107Miss Holbrook.
108Anita………………………………………………………..Mrs. Beach
109My Star………………………………………………………Mrs. Beach
110In the Springtime…………………………………………From the Greek of Meleager
111Mirage………………………………………………………Lehmann
112Miss Mathews.
113Ballade………………………………………………………Rheinberger
114Valse Arabesque…………………………………………..Lack
115Miss Holbrook.
116Feldeinsamkeit……………………………………………..Brahms
117Nur wer die Sehnsucht Kennt…………………………..Tschaiikowsky
118Waldesgespräch…………………………………………..Schumann
119Auftrage…………………………………………………….Schumann
120Miss Mathews.
122A Machin Pupil.
124THE following, from one of the artist pupils of Miss Lillie Machin, is self explanatory:
126To The Musical Courier:
127Will you kindly correct the statement by your Cleveland correspondent in regard to my preparing for grand opera with Mr. Greco. I am and have been a pupil of Miss Lillie Machin, of New York. Whatever success I have had is due entirely to her teaching and remarkable method.
128In justice to Miss Machin, who coached me for the Cleveland concert, I hope you will find space for the correction in your next issue.
129Respectfully,
130BERNARD LANDINO.
131Miss Machin is bringing out some excellent voices, the result, as this paper once said, of "the right method rightly applied."
133To The Musical Courier:
134Will you kindly correct the statement by your Cleveland correspondent in regard to my preparing for grand opera with Mr. Greco. I am and have been a pupil of Miss Lillie Machin, of New York. Whatever success I have had is due entirely to her teaching and remarkable method.
135In justice to Miss Machin, who coached me for the Cleveland concert, I hope you will find space for the correction in your next issue.
136Respectfully,
137BERNARD LANDINO.
138Miss Machin is bringing out some excellent voices, the result, as this paper once said, of "the right method rightly applied."
140MONTEFIORE
141CAROLINE
142Concert Soprano.
143German Lieder,
144American and English Songs,
145Modern and Old Italian,
146Oratorio and Arias.
147(Engaged for Berlin, Paris and London in January, 1903.)
148Representative: WM. MAXWELL, 8 East 16th St., NEW YORK.
149Private Address: 2080 Broadway, New York
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