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Musical Courier 1903-07-08: Vol 47 Iss 1215, 1903
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1JOSEPH VILIM.
3JOSEPH VILIM was born in Chicago January 18, 1861, of Bohemian parentage, began his studies under an elder brother at the age of ten and continued his work under other teachers when his brother removed from the State. His first public appearance was at the old Matteson House, now the Leland Hotel, where he essayed the Air Varié in G, by Rode, and the Elegie, by Ernst. Desiring to prepare himself for an artistic career he was sent abroad for further study, assistance in part being given by certain friends who had discovered his extraordinary talent and determined to open a way for its development. Arriving at Prague he was fortunate in securing entrance to the class of Anton Bennewitz, then director of that conservatory, and a famous teacher. This school has given to the world such artists as Ondricek, Halir, Witek and Kubelik.
5Vilim remained two years with Bennewitz, taking private lessons in theory with Josef Foerster, graduating and playing the Fantaisie Appassionate of Vieuxtemps as his solo. He returned to his native city and taught privately until 1884, when he accepted the position of assistant at the Chicago Musical College, leaving that institution after three years' work to accept the directorship of the violin department of the newly founded American Conservatory.
7After three years he made another trip to Europe, appearing as soloist in the Concerto, in D minor, of Wieniawski, and the "Zigeunerweisen," of Sarasate. He remained abroad nine months, returning to his former position at the conservatory, which he held for thirteen years. During the World's Fair he was a member of the Chicago Orchestra, under Theodore Thomas, and was sent by the Bohemian societies to Spellville, Ia., the birthplace of what J. G. Huneker calls the Irish-German-American-Negro-Bohemian Symphony, to secure the composer Dvorák to conduct some of his own orchestral works at the World's Fair on Bohemian Day. Arriving there he was recognized by Mr. Dvorák as an old acquaintance, having been a frequent caller at the Dvorák home in Bohemia. The great composer had just completed his F major Quartet, and suggested that they play it, whereupon he himself took the viola part. But to secure Dvorák's services was another story, and it required an extended trip to New York before Mr. Vilim was finally successful. While on this mission he was offered a position in one of the orchestras in New York city.
9Some three years ago Mr. Vilim severed his connection with the conservatory, and, with a view to realizing the best results in violin instruction, opened the American Violin School, devoted exclusively to the study of the violin. He resigned his position with the Chicago Orchestra to devote his entire attention to teaching, although he is frequently heard throughout the West in solo work and friends, among whom are many prominent artists. The violin school has closed a very successful year. The following program will attest to the standard of work done at this institution:
11Violin Quartet (Ceské píse), first time…………………J. Bradác
12Juvenile String Orchestra.
13Seventh Concerto………………………………………De Beriot
14Sydney V. James.
15Duet, Andantino and Rondo, op. 88……………………Spohr
16by Edna Earle Crum and Jane L. Pinder.
17Ballade et Romance………………………………….Vieuxtemps
18Alfred Goldman.
19-Andante from Sonata No. 3 (for violin alone)………….Bach
20Gavotte from Sonata No. 6 (for violin alone)…………..Bach
21Jane L. Pinder.
22Fantaisie Caprice………………………………………Vieuxtemps one of two readings
23Fantaisie Caprice…………………………………….Vieuxtemps one of two readings
24Richard J. Vilim.
25Nocturno (first time)…………………………………Ondricek one of two readings
26Nocturno (first time)………………………………..Ondricek one of two readings
27Scherzo Capriccioso (first time)………………………..Ondricek one of two readings
28Scherzo Capriccioso (first time)……………………….Ondricek one of two readings
29Julius Brander.
30Dumka…………………………………………………….Kocian
31Witches' Dance………………………………………….Paganini one of two readings
32Witches' Dance……………………………………….Paganini one of two readings
33Awarding of Diplomas and Certificates.
34Overture, Masaniello………………………………….Auber one of two readings
35Overture, Masaniello…………………………………Auber one of two readings
36String Orchestra of Thirty-five Members.
38Another Successful Bowman Pupil.
40THE pupils of Miss Jennie May Wickes, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., gave a musciale recently at the Masonic Temple in Poughkeepsie which attracted a fine audience and very favorable criticism. Miss Wickes is a professional pupil of Edward Morris Bowman, and is one of many Bowman pupils who are having good success. The following extract is from a Poughkeepsie daily:
42"The musciale given by pupils of Miss Wickes at the Masonic Temple Friday night was one of the most pleasing musical events of the season. There was a large and critical audience present, the hall being full to the doors, and the cordial approval of each selection, manifested by hearty applause, would seem to show that there was nothing to criticise adversely. The program was made up of selections from the most prominent composers, rendered upon the piano, including Mozart, Beethoven, Karganoff, Rubinstein, Henselt, Reinecke, Gurlitt, Grieg, Chopin and Schumann, and all were interpreted by the pupils of Miss Wickes' popular classes with rare intelligence and fine expression."
44Schumann-Heink Abroad.
46SCHUMANN-HEINK is to sing in Munich at the opera this summer and will then make a concert tour in Scandinavia.
48JACQUES THIBAUD
49The Great French Violinist.
51American Debut: Carnegie Hall, Oct. 30th.
52(IN FIRST WETZLER SYMPHONY CONCERT.)
53MANAGEMENT:
54HENRY WOLFSOHN, 131 East 17th St.
55NEW YORK.
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