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Musical Courier 1905-11-29: Vol 51 Iss 1340, 1905
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1BUFFALO.
3BUFFALO, November 26, 1905.
5URING the past fortnight music lovers have been seen looking at the pictures of Eames, Calvé and other stars of the operatic firmament, and the demand for tickets has been lively. Many are anticipating the coming of the Pittsburg Orchestra, with Aloys Burgstaller as soloist, and the Guido Chorus, with David Bispham as the stellar attraction. This concert will be enjoyed after the monotony of the autumnal months. For lack of something better many have tried to be satisfied with the musical extravaganzas presented at the theatres, which bear about the same relation to music that dialect does to correct English.
7At the leading theatres fine plays have been produced. Bernhardt, Fiske and others equally great will play at the Lyceum Theatre, one of the homes of the legitimate drama, under the control of astute Manager Laughlin. Wherever he has charge one may expect to see and hear the best: Fashion is now in attendance at this particular playhouse, once the home of melodrama. Speaking of melodrama reminds the writer that "Ireland in 1798" is a good example of the style of play. Delighted audiences at the Lyceum Theatre last week applauded Lloyd Bingham in his personation of Dermot Fitzgerald. Mr. Bingham is a capital actor, natural and easy, and he sings well, has good delivery and clean enunciation. His wife, Amelia Bingham, is a favorite in Buffalo.
9About a month ago announcement was made of Mrs. Sicard's intention to give interpretative recitals. Her classes are large and greatly interested in the study of classic music. After the holidays Madame Sicard will give a series of afternoon "musicales" and will have associated with her Mabelle McConnell, soprano, and Myota Mason, contralto, the latter from Washington, an interpreter of folksongs.
11Alice Lathrop Scott, a good violinist and admirable teacher, has resumed her violin classes. Her pupils will be delighted with her cheery, artistic studios in her Colonial home at 16 Dorchester Road. Mrs. Scott allowed me to read a letter from Henri Marteau, which this French violinist wrote her recently concerning one of her pupils, Charlotte Preston, of Buffalo, who has been admitted to the Geneva Conservatory. Marteau writes: "Your pupil has been so well taught that she has nothing to unlearn."
13A neighbor, at 14 Dorchester Road, Alice Whelpton McLeod, pianist, gave a joint recital with Margel Gluck at the new Twentieth Century Club on Monday evening. Mrs. Hubert Mills Chester (née Horton) was the accompanist. The latter is also a Leschetizky pupil, and she is an admirable accompanist. Only the initiated know how much technical knowledge and sympathy are required to accompany well, but Mrs. Chester is very reliable. Mrs. McLeod should be on the concert stage. She is temperamental and skillful, and displays versatility in the character of her selections and their proper interpretation. Her numbers were the Beethoven sonata, op. 90; Chopin Bolero, op. 19; Mazurka, op. 33, No. 2; three barcarolles of Vitezslav Novak, Poldini's march "Mignonne" and Greig ballade, op. 24.
15Miss Gluck, violinist, played concerto in D, Paganini; Madrigal, Simonetti; Humoreske, Dvorák; Serenade, Drdla; Scherzo Tarantelle, Wieniawski.
17Her technic shows Miss Gluck to be an apt pupil of Sevcik. There are grace and refinement in her interpretations. Miss Gluck returns to Europe very soon for further study for, like all really ambitious students, she realizes that there are "more worlds to conquer," new heights to climb before reaching the pinnacle of perfection.
19Wednesday night a representative audience gathered at Convention Hall to greet Emma Eames, Emilio Gogorza, Joseph Hollman and Amherst Webber. Madame Eames' singing of the "Jewel Song" from "Faust" was ideal. The group of songs, "Ineignung," R. Strauss; "Als die alte Mutter," Dvorák; "Spring," Henschel; "The Year's at the Spring," Beach, did not cause the same enthusiasm. Emilio Gogorza was at his best. This baritone has a magnificent voice. The 'cellist Hollman, did not amaze one with a display of technic, but the tone was pure and rich. Amherst Webber, the pianist, was very artistic.
21The next operatic star which will scintillate in Buffalo will be Madame Calvé on Thanksgiving night. It is regretted by all music lovers that Wagner's "Valkyrie" is to be presented the same evening at the Star Theatre. The Savage English Opera Company intend to present "Rigoletto" and "La Bohème," two operas never given here before.
23Judging from the advance program, the Pittsburg Orchestra intends to show its appreciation of Buffalo patronage. The local manager, Louis W. Gay, works hard to insure a large attendance. Mr. Gay stated that Madame Nordica may be heard here this season.
25VIRGINIA KEENE.
27Edward Strong's December Dates.
29THE tenor, Edward Strong, has booked some excellent engagements for the coming month, many of them with large choral and orchestral organizations. He has gained extended reputation for dependable work, excellent musicianship and intelligence. The dates follow:
31December 5, Oberlin, Ohio—"Messiah."
32December 6, Oberlin Ohio—"Beattitudes."
33December 7, Athens, Ohio—"Messiah."
34December 9, Olivet, Mich.—Recital.
35December 11, Burlington, Iowa—Recital.
36December 12, Aurora, Ill.—"Hora Novissima."
37December 14, Northfield, Minn.—"Elijah."
38December 15, Faribault, Minn.—Recital.
39December 18, Eau Claire, Wis.—Recital.
40December 19, Green Bay, Wis.—"Messiah."
41December 26, Worcester, Mass.—"Messiah."
42December 28, Pittsburg, Pa.—"Messiah."
44WANTED.—A graduate of one of the most noted European conservatories of music, and possessing an extensive musical library, would accept a school position, or as church organist, chorus director, or director of band and orchestra. Address for particulars, Director, Lock Box 244, Galesburg, Ill.
46CONSERVATORY FOR SALE—An excellent opportunity to own a popular conservatory of music, nicely located in New York city and doing an exceptionally fine business, is now open; it is a money maker for a musician or business man interested in such an investment; present director, after twenty odd years of service, desires to retire, owing to illness; the patronage of pupils can be increased by able management to many thousands of dollars. For terms and particulars, address CONSERVATORY, care THE MUSICAL COURIER.
48MUSIC OF THE PAST WEEK.
50Wednesday afternoon, November 22, Marie Hall (violin) recital, Carnegie Hall.
51Wednesday evening, November 22, "The Queen of Sheba," Metropolitan Opera House.
52Thursday afternoon, November 23, Pugno recital, Mendelssohn Hall.
53Thursday evening, November 23, Karl Grienauer (cello), Marguerite Hall (vocal), recital, Mendelssohn Hall.
54Thursday evening, November 23, People's Symphony Concert, Franz X. Arens musical director, Eleanore Marx (soprano) soloist, Cooper Union.
55Thursday evening, Kneisel Quartet, Association Hall, Brooklyn.
56Thursday evening, November 23, concert in aid of Memorial Hospital, Clinton Avenue Congregational Church, Brooklyn.
57Friday evening, November 24, "Rigoletto," Metropolitan Opera House.
58Friday evening, November 24, People's Symphony Concert, Franz X. Arens musical director, Eleanore Marx (soprano) soloist, Grand Central Palace.
59Saturday morning, November 25, Harriet Ware's subscription recital, Ardsley Hall, Central Park West and Ninety-second Street.
60Saturday afternoon, November 25, "Hansel and Gretel," Metropolitan Opera House.
61Saturday afternoon, November 25, Young People's Symphony Concert, Frank Damrosch musical director, Maud Powell soloist, Carnegie Hall.
62Saturday evening, November 25, concert in aid of St. Marks Hospital, Carnegie Hall.
63Saturday evening, November 25, Manuscript Society musical meeting, National Arts Club.
64Saturday evening, November 25, "Tannhäuser" (popular prices), Metropolitan Opera House.
65Sunday afternoon, November 26, New York Symphony Concert, Walter Damrosch musical director, Campanari soloist, Carnegie Hall.
66Sunday evening, November 26, Popular Concert, Metropolitan Opera House.
67Sunday evening, November 26, Victor Herbert's concert, Majestic Theatre.
68Sunday evening, November 26, Liederkranz concert, Arthur Claassen musical director, Liederkranz Club House.
69Monday afternoon, November 27, Francis Rogers song recital, Mendelssohn Hall.
70Monday evening, November 27, "Queen of Sheba," Metropolitan Opera House.
71Monday evening, November 27, People's Symphony Concert, Franz X. Arens musical director, Eleanore Marx (soprano) soloist, Carnegie Hall.
72Tuesday afternoon, November 28, Pugno recital, Mendelssohn Hall.
73Tuesday evening, November 28, New York Symphony Concert, Walter Damrosch musical director, Campanari soloist, Carnegie Hall.
74Tuesday evening, November 28, Carl organ concert, Kathrin Hilke and Albert G. Janpolski vocal soloists, Old First Presbyterian Church.
75Tuesday evening, November 28, chamber music concert, People's Symphony Auxiliary Club, Jennie Hall Buckhout (soprano) soloist, Cooper Union.
76Tuesday evening, November 28, Eddy organ recital, Church of the Redeemer, Brooklyn.
77Wednesday evening, November 22, Hans Barth piano recital, Carnegie Chamber Music Hall.
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