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Musical Courier 1904-06-01: Vol 48 Iss 1262, 1904
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1beneficiare, whose graceful interpretation subsequently of the old French "Menuet Tendre" and a delicate and refined new song by Reynaldo Hahn, entitled "Les Cygnes," brought her deserved compliments. Richard Strauss was represented in the scheme by his poetical "Das Rosenband" and the now familiar "Cecilie," and Miss Tracey also introduced a remarkably clever and effectively colored song by the Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius, called "Herbstabend," which she gave with much earnestness and vocal skill, the audience recalling her twice to the platform. Quite agreeable, too, was her rendering of the delicate and picturesque "Sor d'Eté," by Lennart Lundberg. Her list also contained songs by Mme. Liza Lehmann, Alberto Randegger and Alberto Randegger, Jr. Miss Tracey was assisted by the talented young American violinist, Francis Macmillen, whose bold and spacious technic was shown off in a fine ciaccona by Vitali, and in pieces by Wieniawski and Christian Sinding.—Daily Telegraph.
3Miss Minnie Tracey, the American soprano, who gave a recital at the Aeolian Hall on Friday night, had a remarkably interesting program, including an old eighteenth century French song, and instances of Gluck, Wagner, Schubert, Berlioz, Brahms and Richard Strauss. To a pleasant voice she adds a musicianly style and a wide range of expression, and the frequent recalls attested the effectiveness of her art.—Sunday Times.
5From the Arens Vocal Studio.
7MISS GEORGIA GALVIN, coloratura soprano, recently participated in a "spring recital" at Wells College, Aurora-on-Cayuga, N. Y., on which occasion she contributed the following numbers:
9May Day…………………………………………..Walthew
10Serenade…………………………………………..Richard Strauss
11Villanelle…………………………………………..Dell' Acqua
12My Sweetheart and I…………………………….Mrs. Beach
13Naughty Cupid…………………………………….F. X. Arens
14When the Land Was White with Moonlight……..F. X. Arens
15Songs of the Child World………………………….Jessie L. Gaynor
16The Land of Nod.
17The Tulips.
18The Moon Boat.
19Robin Redbreast.
20The Bird's Nest.
21Spring Song………………………………………Reinecke
22(no line here) one of two readings
23With violin obligato. one of two readings
24Spring Song………………………………………Oscar Weil
25With violin obligato. one of two readings
26(no line here) one of two readings
27With violin obligato.
29This was the second appearance of Miss Galvin at Wells College within a year. Her clear, high silvery soprano on one hand and the grace and delicacy of style were highly appreciated. Miss Galvin will give a recital at the Arens vocal studio in the near future, preparatory to her entering the operatic field.
31William Harper Scores Another Success.
33WILLIAM HARPER, the basso, sang the part of the King in Verdi's "Aida" at the Springfield musical festival May 20, with Mme. Louise Homer and Ellison van Hoose. The Springfield papers spoke of his singing as follows:
35William Harper, as the King, was especially adequate, using with good effect a bass voice of distinguished quality.—Springfield Union.
37William Harper carried through the dull part of the King in a dignified and creditable manner.—Springfield Daily Republican.
39William Harper was thoroughly at ease in the part of the King.—Springfield Daily News.
41The past season has served to bring into prominence a singer who seems bound to reach the top of his profession before long. William Harper, the basso, has filled a number of big engagements throughout the country with exceptional success. He has just been engaged to sing in the "Messiah" at Ocean Grove and Chautauqua, the two greatest musical meetings of the summer.
43Mr. Harper, who is spending the summer in East Orange, has already booked a number of important dates for next season.
45THE YOUNG ARTISTS
46A Collection of Easy Transcriptions for Two Violins and Piano.
47(Second Violin ad lib.)
48THREE VOLUMES.
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55Volume I is also arranged in a special edition for Cello and Piano. Price $1.
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59FRANCIS MACMILLEN.
61HERE are some more London press notices of the brilliant young American violinist, Francis Macmillen:
63The standard of violin playing is now very high, and if a violinist expects to achieve any celebrity he must possess qualifications of an uncommon order. Francis Macmillen, at the recital he gave yesterday afternoon at St. James' Hall, proved beyond doubt that he is entitled to aspire to a good place among the violinists of the day. He is, we understand, an American, and has studied under M. César Thomson. Mr. Macmillen possesses an absolute mastery over all the technicalities of his instrument; more than this, he has a true artistic temperament. In short, he strikes us as quite one of the most remarkable violinists who have appeared here lately. His tone is full and even, if perhaps not very powerful; his intonation invariably correct, while he plays with great feeling and intelligence. His program yesterday included Schumann's sonata in A minor and Max Bruch's concerto in G minor. He was also heard to great advantage in a ciaccona by Vitali and an air by Bach; also in a poetical piece entitled "The Vision of an Ideal," an extract from the symphonic poem "Alastor," by Ernest Blake, which the composer accompanied. Miss Ella Spravka played three sonatas by Scarlatti with great executive facility, and Haddon Squire took charge of the accompaniments.—The Morning Post, November 25, 1903.
65That the young violinist Francis Macmillen made an exceptionally favorable impression on his debut at St. James' Hall on the 6th inst. was shown yesterday afternoon by the numerous attendance at his recital in the same hall. His playing on this occasion may be said generally to have confirmed the estimation of his abilities previously expressed in these columns. His reading of the solo part of Max Bruch's concerto in G minor, although not always as clearly phrased as it might have been, was legitimate, refined and brilliant, an achievement full of promise for future attainments. Vitali's "Chaconne" was beautifully played, and Bach's familiar air in G was rendered in a notably pure style. Mr. Macmillen was heard to still greater advantage in an excerpt entitled "The Vision of an Ideal," from Ernest Blake's symphonic poem "Alastor," per-
67formed at the recent series of Queen's Hall promenade concerts. The poetic and imaginative music seemed to appeal to the young artist, and he infused much significance and warmth of emotion into his playing. In this the reciter was accompanied by the composer, but in the other pieces he received sympathetic assistance from Haddon Squire. Some piano solos, brightly and intelligently rendered by Mlle. Ella Spravka, provided agreeable variety.—The Standard, November 25, 1903.
69Yesterday afternoon at St. James' Hall Francis Macmillen gave a violin recital, assisted by Miss Ella Spravka at the piano. Mr. Macmillen has a wonderfully fine technic, and his work, so far as tonality was concerned, was exceptionally good. In a Bach violin piece he displayed a certain attacking energy and a versatility of mood which struck the bearer as possessing the true artistic note.—Pall Mall Gazette, November 25, 1903.
71Carrie Bridewell in Michigan.
73MISS CARRIE BRIDEWELL won many praises at the music festival in Grand Rapids, Mich. In their reports two of the local critics said:
75Another distinguished soloist, who was heard for the first time in this city, was Miss Carrie Bridewell, the celebrated contralto, and she was given a genuine ovation. She is a beautiful woman, an artistic singer and the possessor of a rare voice of the pure contralto quality. After her singing of the "Flower Song" from "Faust" she responded to the persistent encore by a dainty lullaby by Kate Vannah, playing her own accompaniment.
77Later on the program she sang the Drinking Song from Donizetti's "Lucretia Borgia." This aria has been particularly associated in this city with Madame Schumann-Heink, and there was at first a feeling of doubt and coldness, and there was an absence of that burst of applause which usually greets Schumann-Heink before the prelude is finished. Notwithstanding this handicap, Miss Bridewell won her audience, and storms of applause followed the song. Her beautiful contralto tones and her artistic rendering of the song were thoroughly enjoyable and commendable. She responded to the enthusiastic encore by singing a delightful song by Dr. Bischoff.—The Grand Rapids Herald, May 21, 1904.
79Miss Carrie Bridewell has been heralded as the greatest of American contraltos, and her triumphs in the Metropolitan Opera Company have been rehearsed until it seems that there is little left to say. There was no sense of disappointment, however, when her voice was heard, and her personality was all satisfying. The "Faust" Flower Song was sung by her in a way which brought out the full, resonant contralto tones with good effect, and yet it lacked nothing in daintiness. When the singer appeared after repeated calls and sat at the piano to play her own accompaniment, the applause broke out afresh.
81Miss Bridewell becomes doubly charming at the piano, and she sang Kate Vannah's "Slumber Song" with much sweetness.
83Though Miss Bridewell's second number was nearly at the close of a long program, she was greeted rapturously, and the Drinking Song from "Lucretia Borgia," which she sang in Italian, created another burst of enthusiasm.—The Grand Rapids Evening Press.
85Miss Akers' Success.
87SALLY FROTHINGHAM AKERS was the soloist at the last Euterpe Club concert at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. She pleased greatly, as may be seen by the following brief press extracts:
89" * * * while the soprano singing of Miss Akers will long be remembered by those who heard it. * * * Miss Akers was encored after each appearance.—News-Press.
91Miss Akers, soprano, rendered a French aria, "The Pearl Fishers," by Bizet. She has a charming voice, full and sweet, and remarkable power in the high tones. Her appearance each time was greeted with hearty applause.—Star.
93Her sweet, clear, ringing voice and her natural, unaffected method captivated the audience, and though she tried to avoid it they simply would not keep still until she sang an encore. Evening Enterprise.
95Wagner—Parsifal, By HELEN RHODES
96LECTURER,
97WHITTIER HALL, Columbia University, New York City.
99Miss ANITA RIO, Soprano.
100Mrs. GLESCA NICHOLS, Contralto.
101Sig. EMILIO de GOGORZA, Baritone.
102Mr. FREDERIC MARTIN, Basso.
103EASTERN OFFICE: 120 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.
104WESTERN OFFICE: Care BOLLMAN BROS. PIANO CO., 1120-1122 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.
105For Terms and Dates address
106GEO. W. STEWART,
107Manager Boston Festival Orchestra.
109Leading Soloist with WALTER DAMROSCH SPRING TOUR, 1904.
110Engaged for Campanari Fall Tour, 1904.
112MME. RUBY CUTTER SAVAGE, Soprano.
113Management: HENRY WOLFSON, 131 East 17th Street, New York, or 803-4 Carnegie Hall, New York. one of two readings
114Management: HENRY WOLFSOHN, 131 East 17th Street, New York, or 803-4 Carnegie Hall, New York. one of two readings
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