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Musical Courier 1905-03-08: Vol 50 Iss 1302, 1905
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1DENVER.
3COLORADO.
5Colorado Office of THE MUSICAL COURIER. one of two readings
6Colorado Office of The Musical Courier. one of two readings
7Rooms of the Denver Music Company,
81538-1546 STOUT STREET, DENVER, Colo., March 2, 1905. one of two readings
91538-1546 Stout Street, Denver, Col., March 2, 1905. one of two readings
11A N epidemic of postponements struck Denver recently, and concertgoers have as a result been somewhat uncertain of their entertainment. Madame Gadski was to have sung here in January, but her appearance has been deferred till spring, when she will accompany the Pittsburg Orchestra as soloist; David Bispham was to have sung with the Apollo Club last month, but was taken ill in Chicago, and instead is to assist the club at the concert to be given this month; and Fritz Kreisler became snowbound in the frozen North and necessitated the first postponement of a Tuesday Musical Club concert in its history; so it seems that a strange combination of untoward circumstances beyond our control has interfered with our musical plans. one of two readings
12A epidemic of postponements struck Denver recently, and concertgoers have as a result been somewhat uncertain of their entertainment. Madame Gadski was to have sung here in January, but her appearance has been deferred till spring, when she will accompany the Pittsburg Orchestra as soloist; David Bispham was to have sung with the Apollo Club last month, but was taken ill in Chicago, and instead is to assist the club at the concert to be given this month; and Fritz Kreisler became snowbound in the frozen North and necessitated the first postponement of a Tuesday Musical Club concert in its history; so it seems that a strange combination of untoward circumstances beyond our control has interfered with our musical plans. one of two readings
14However, our several organizations have met each difficulty with satisfactory alternative arrangements, and their patrons have enjoyed very pleasant events thus far this season. The Apollo Club gave its first concert of the season on the scheduled date, with Alfred Shaw, of Chicago, and Mrs. Otis B. Spencer, of Denver, as soloists.
16Prof. Henry Houseley conducted for the first time since his engagement as musical director, and the chorus work of the club was a credit to his very able leadership. Mrs. Spencer's singing was delightful, and Mr. Shaw sang a number of pleasing ballads. David McKinley Williams was the efficient accompanist.
18Saturday evening, February 19, instead of the preceding Thursday evening, the second concert of the Tuesday Musical Club was given in Trinity Church, and the usual large and fashionable audience assembled to hear the splendid ladies' chorus of over sixty voices and the distinguished violinist Fritz Kreisler. Hattie Louise Sims conducted with grace and dignity, and gave an admirable rendering of the choral numbers of the program. Evelyn Knapp Martin sang the solo part in Foote's "Meadow Rue" very sweetly, and in the cantata, "The Lady of Shalott," Mrs. Spencer sang the solos in a manner most impressive and enjoyable. A notable feature of the work of the soloists and of the entire chorus was the perfection of enunciation, and the precision and beauty of expression given the rendition of the cantata and songs. Of Mr. Kreisler's violin numbers no adequate praise seems possible. Suffice it to say his performance was marvelous, and affected the usually conservative audience to the extent of almost vociferous applause. His contributions to the program included Tartini's "Devil's Trill," Vieuxtemps' concerto No. 2, F sharp minor, and a group of "short and sweet" pieces by Sulzer, Couperin, Porpora, Paganini and Dvorák. One of the club's groups of songs included the chorus of cigarette girls from "Carmen," which afforded a surprise to the audience and evident amusement to the singers. Mrs. Frank E. Shepard was the accompanist, both for Mr. Kreisler and the club, and her work showed thorough musicianship.
20Poor little "Joe" Martoccio, whose artistic work as harpist of the Denver Symphony Orchestra gave great pleasure to many, many people last season, and whose modest, pleasant personality endeared him to his fellow musicians and other friends, passed away the other day at his Eastern home, leaving vacant a place that can hardly be filled as little Joe filled it.
22A concert company of more than average merit visited Denver recently in the Christian Endeavor Course of Concerts and gave pleasure to a large audience. A former member of the Pittsburg Orchestra, Madame Wunderle, played several harp solos, and a former Colorado girl was welcomed by many friends who attended to hear Alice Drake "play the piano." Clara Henley Bussing was the vocalist, and she and Herbert Butler, violinist, shared the honors of the evening with the other artists; all were cordially received and heartily applauded for the enjoyment given their audience. The next of the series of concerts will present Dr. Carl Dufft, the eminent basso of New York; Prof. W. C. E. Seebock, the well known pianist of Chicago, and Elizabeth Blamere, soprano soloist, who is also a popular artist.
24Martha Miner, a Denver soprano who has returned from two years' study abroad, has been engaged by Prof. W. J. Whiteman for the "Elijah" oratorio, and the group of soloists is now complete. These oratorio concerts of the Trinity choir, augmented from most of the choirs of the city, are among the most delightful musical events of each season, and are always conducted in a very satisfactory way. The history of this choir, the largest in the city, is highly interesting, and has recently been published by the director. Trinity's organ is a glorious instrument, containing over 4,000 pipes, and most of the noted artists of the day have appeared before Denver audiences in its great auditorium. Frederic R. Wright is the church organist.
26FRANK T. McKNIGHT.
28Frederic Martin's Engagements.
30FREDERIC MARTIN is having a fine season. He has just been engaged as bass of the quartet of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Some concert dates follow:
32March 6—"Messiah," Scranton, Pa.
33March 20—Concert, Bloomfield, N. J.
34April 27—"Seasons," Baltimore, Md.
35April 30—Verdi Requiem, Washington, D. C.
36May 1—"Seasons," Richmond, Va.
37May 6—"Creation," Lynchburg, Va.
38May 15—Festival, Halifax, N. S.
39May 16—Festival, Halifax, N. S.
40May 19—"Flying Dutchman," Salem, Mass.
41May 23—"Elijah," Allentown, Pa.
43He sang in Carl Busch's notable work, "King Olaf," at Reading, Pa., a month ago, winning popular and critical success. We cull from the local papers:
44Frederic Martin, the bass soloist, made a good impression. His He sang with feeling and expression in distinct and strong tones.—Telegram.
46Frederick Martin, the bass soloist, made a good impression. His "Challenge of Thor" was very well sung.—Eagle.
48His first number and "This Is the Name of the Lord" were perhaps his best. His interpretations were intelligent.—Herald.
50Harriet Foster in Pittsburg.
52HARRIET FOSTER returned from Pittsburg with flattering notices of her success as soprano in Elgar's "Dream of Gerontius," which she has studied in England with the composer. March 10 she sings at the concert for the New York Convalescent Home at Sher-ry's. The Pittsburg notices include:
53Harriet Foster, the mezzo soprano soloist, had a beautiful part, the role of the Angel being played by her. She performed and sang creditably.—Dispatch.
55The role of the Angel was taken by Harriet Foster, of New York, who had studied it under the composer, and her work showed a good understanding of the role.—Chronicle-Telegraph.
57Mrs. Foster's voice was of wide range and great power, while its quality was exceptional. She appeared thoroughly familiar with her part, as she had sung it previously under the composer.—Times.
59OLEY SPEAKS' RECITAL.
61RARELY has a more cultivated and keenly appreciative audience attended a song recital in New York than that which filled the Astor Gallery in the Waldorf-Astoria Thursday evening of last week. The size and character of that assemblage of music lovers testified to the great popularity of Oley Speaks, singer and composer. This excellent program constituted the first part of the recital:
63If You Become a Nun, Dear…………………….Oley Speaks
64Allah……………………………………………..Oley Speaks one of two readings
65Allah…………………………………………………Oley Speaks one of two readings
66When Mabel Sings…………………………….Oley Speaks one of two readings
67When Mabel Sings……………………………….Oley Speaks one of two readings
68Out in the Blossoms……………………………Oley Speaks
69When Stars Are in the Quiet Skies………………Oley Speaks
70A Song of April………………………………..Oley Speaks one of two readings
71A Song of April………………………………….Oley Speaks one of two readings
72Ethel Crane.
73O, That We Two Were Maying…………………..Oley Speaks
74Summertime's Song…………………………….Oley Speaks one of two readings
75Summertime's Song………………………………Oley Speaks one of two readings
76For You, Dear Heart…………………………..Oley Speaks one of two readings
77For You, Dear Heart…………………………….Oley Speaks one of two readings
78In May Time…………………………………..Oley Speaks one of two readings
79In May Time…………………………………….Oley Speaks one of two readings
80John Barnes Wells.
81Because…………………………………………..Guy d'Hardelot one of two readings
82Because…………………………………………….Guy d'Hardelot one of two readings
83Denny's Daughter………………………………Bruno Huhn one of two readings
84Denny's Daughter………………………………..Bruno Huhn one of two readings
85Forever and a Day……………………………..Albert Mack one of two readings
86Forever and a Day……………………………….Albert Mack one of two readings
87Noon and Night………………………………..Charles B. Hawley one of two readings
88Noon and Night…………………………………Charles B. Hawley one of two readings
89Danny Deever………………………………….Walter Damrosch one of two readings
90Danny Deever……………………………………Walter Damrosch one of two readings
91Mr. Speaks.
93"An Irish Song Cycle" for four solo voices, written by Alicia Adelaide Needham, followed the solo numbers, and was sung in a most creditable style by Ethel Crane, soprano; Margaret Keyes, contralto; John Barnes Wells, tenor, and Oley Speaks, basso. The accompaniments were played skillfully by Elise Reimer.
95Oley Speaks shone brilliantly both as singer and composer, and was the recipient of nothing less than an ovation. If unrestrained yet discriminating applause be a just criterion by which to measure a singer's success, then this singer achieved a large measure of success. Every number he sang evoked such a demonstration of approval that he would have been justified in giving many encores. He wisely, however, refrained from yielding to the demands of the audience. First, a word touching Speaks' original songs. These disclose a creative faculty and a true melodic instinct, wedded to sound musicianship. They contain all the essentials of popular songs in semi-classical form. Of course, they were sung con amore by the composer. Of the vocal art and the vocal gifts of Mr. Speaks it is not necessary to say much in this review. It is well understood that he is blessed with a voice of exceptional volume, range and a pure musical quality, and that he uses it with consummate art. At all times his judgment is correct and his taste irreproachable. Refinement marks all his work.
97Margaret Keyes and Ethel Crane deserve unstinted praise. The entertainment was given under the patronage of Mrs. Jesse C. Bennett, Mrs. Cornelius N. Bliss, Mrs. Edward W. Buckhout, Mrs. Fred'k Coykendall, Mrs. Frank Scott Gerrish, Mrs. Monteith C. Gilpin, Mrs. H. H. Have- meyer, Mrs. Emerson McMillen, Mrs. Arthur L. Root, Mrs. Ernest M. Stires, Mrs. Alexander Blair Thaw, Mrs. Edward Thaw, Mrs. J. K. Weiner, Mrs. Gardner Wetherbee, Mrs. William R. Wilcox.
99Owing to his many engagements at widely separated points, Oley Speaks can but infrequently appear in New York. March 1 he sang in Barnby's "The Lord is King" in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He is engaged as one of the principal soloists of the May music festival in Lansing, Mich.
101The Higher Criticism.
102(From the New York Tribune.)
104ADAMES SEMBRICH, Nordica and Homer, as well as Caruso, Scotti and others of the leading artists of the Conried Company, appeared last night at the opera in a program consisting of scenes from "Cavalleria Rusticana," from "La Gioconda," from the "Barbiere" and from "Pagliacci." Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Orme Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Francis Hyde, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Crosby, M. Dwight Collier, Mr. and Mrs. Egerton Winthrop, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wyson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Alexander, William Starr Miller, Henry Clews, Mrs. Frederick Pearson, John Claflin, Mr. and Mrs. Bradish Johnson, Mrs. Gambrill and Mrs. William D. Sloane.
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