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Musical Courier 1905-11-29: Vol 51 Iss 1340, 1905
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1PITTSBURG.
3Pittsburg, Pa., November 24, 1905.
5The concert given at Carnegie Music Hall, Monday, November 20, by Calvé and her concert company, was a splendid triumph, not only for Calvé but also for her supporting company. Calvé was in splendid voice, and sang as her first number stanzas from Gounod's "Sappho." She was compelled to sing two encores, the first Gounod's serenade, and the second a Spanish folk-song. In the serenade M. Fleury played the flute obbligato. Calvé's second number was the "Pearl of Brazil," but her crowning triumph was the "Habafiera," from Carmen. This was so warmly received and applauded, that she was compelled to respond with another number, and even after this the audience was insistent and remained until Calvé appeared in opera cloak ready to leave the hall. one of two readings
6The concert given at Carnegie Music Hall, Monday, November 20, by Calvé and her concert company, was a splendid triumph, not only for Calvé but also for her supporting company. Calvé was in splendid voice, and sang as her first number stanzas from Gounod's "Sappho." She was compelled to sing two encores, the first Gounod's serenade, and the second a Spanish folk-song. In the serenade M. Fleury played the flute obbligato. Calvé's second number was the "Pearl of Brazil," but her crowning triumph was the "Habañera," from Carmen. This was so warmly received and applauded, that she was compelled to respond with another number, and even after this the audience was insistent and remained until Calvé appeared in opera cloak ready to leave the hall. one of two readings
8The first number on the program was a Handel sonata, played by M. Fleury, flutist, and M. Duceeus, pianist. M. Van Norden, tenor, sang Launcelot's song from Bemberg's "Elaine," and as an encore, "I Know a Lovely Garden," by D'Hardelot. Mlle. Vermorel, violinist, executed with great skill Sarasate's "Zigeunerweisen." She also played D'Ambrosio's "Romance," and two encores. The basso, Mr. Bouxmann, sang an aria from "Le Cor" by Fleigler, and Bemberg's "Kenks Charit." He has a deep, resonant voice, and encores were demanded from him. M. Duceeus did excellent work as an accompanist.
10George A. Taylor, of Pittsburg, tenor, will give a concert at Columbus, Ohio, November 28.
12A largely attended meeting of the Tuesday Musical Club was held Tuesday, November 21, in the music room of the Hotel Schenley. The program was a miscellaneous but an artistic one. Those who participated were Miss Balph, Miss McNally, Mrs. Neibel, Mrs. Patton, Mrs. Clark, Miss Griffiths and Miss Kurtz. The program was brought to a close by three numbers sung by the club by James Stephen Martin. The ensemble was perfect and in every respect the singing of the choral was especially good.
14The Hassler Concert Company, consisting of C. Norman Hassler, baritone; Pearle Sleeth-Hassler, soprano and violinist, and Mabel Wright, reader, start on a tour December 14, extending into February.
16An afternoon musicale was given at the home of Mrs. Alexander Laughlin, Sewickley, Tuesday, November 21. Laura Louise Combs, the well-known soprano, of Pittsburgh, was the principal soloist. Her work throughout the program was of a commendable nature, and it is hoped that more opportunities will be given us to hear Miss Combs' beautiful voice.
18Gertrude Clarke, soprano; Christine Miller, contralto; Daniel Beddoe, tenor, and W. Y. Griffiths, basso, are the soloists engaged for the initial production of "Messe Solenelle," by Dr. Ferrata, to be given by him at Beaver, Pa., December 5. It would be a difficult matter to assemble a stronger quartet of soloists than these, and great interest is being manifested in the production of this work.
20The most pretentious season of grand opera in English that Henry W. Savage has ever offered music lovers in Pittsburg is announced for the week of December 4. Monday evening and Wednesday "The Valkyrie" will be given. It has been a great many years since this opera has been heard by Pittsburgers, and music lovers are looking forward to the opportunity. Tuesday evening "Aida" will be given. Wednesday, "Rigoletto." Thursday and Saturday given. Wednesday evening, "Rigoletto." Thursday and Saturday evenings, "Faust." Friday evening, "Lohengrin," and Saturday matinee, "Tannhäuser."
22Wm. Nevin Shaw, tenor, was soloist for the Sorosis Club at the Hotel Schenley, Wednesday, November 15. His numbers were "Du Bist Wie Eine Blume," Liszt; "King Duncan's Daughters," by Allitsen; Dudley Buck's "Sunset," "Love Is a Bubble," Allitsen.
24Annual recital by vocal pupils of William M. Stevenson, Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburg, Thursday evening, November 23, 1905:
25Spring Song ……………………………………………..Pir.suti
26Rosalia Huston, Clara Merz, Elizabeth McKelvey, Odessa Sweezer. Good-bye ……………………………………………..Tosti
27Mrs. Harry Yahres.
28Ecstasy ……………………………………………..Arditi
29O Memory ……………………………………………..Leslie
30Callie O'Neil, Elma Barker, George Theodore Sulzner.
31April Morn ……………………………………………..Batten
32Passage Bird's Farewell ……………………………………………..Hildach
33Roberta Elliott, Master Harry Sakolsky.
34The Quest ……………………………………………..Smith
35Walter's Prize Song (Meistersinger) ……………………………………………..Wagner
36S. Grafman.
37Moonlight ……………………………………………..Faning
38Misses Elliott, Mahaffey, Mrs. Yahres, Mr. Sweeney.
39Wedding Morning (Rose Maiden) ……………………………………………..Cowan
40Miss Gross, Miss O'Neil, Miss Mahaffey, Miss Barker.
41Can I Believe It? Recitative (Favorita) ……………………………………………..Donizetti
42O, My Fernando, Aria (Favorita) ……………………………………………..Donizetti
43Miss O'Neil.
44Life ……………………………………………..Blumenthal
45Mabel Mahaffey.
46Le Billet de Loterie ……………………………………………..Isoard
47Miss Elliott.
48Calm as the Night ……………………………………………..Goetze
49Miss O'Neil, Mr. Sweeney.
50Love Me ……………………………………………..Denza
51Master Harry Sakolsky.
52The Horn ……………………………………………..Fleigier
53Serenade ……………………………………………..Lyon
54Edgar Sweeney.
55E Strano, Recitative (Traviata) ……………………………………………..Verdi
56Ah Fors e Lui, Aria (Traviata) ……………………………………………..Verdi
57Winifred Gross.
58Amorita ……………………………………………..Denza
59Miss Elliott, Miss Mahaffey, Mrs. Yahres, Mr. Sweeney.
61The above program was very successfully rendered, and again the Pittsburg people were able to see the excellent work that Mr. Stevenson and his pupils are doing. Perhaps the honors of the evening belonged to Master Harry Sakolsky, a boy fifteen years of age, who has a big voice, temperament, and sings like a matured person. He really created a mild sensation. Mr. Sweeney also has a beautiful voice, and sings with finish and taste. Mr. Grafman was compelled to repeat the Prize Song.
63Throughout the entire program the tone production was good and the enunciation was excellent. As most of the performers are professional singers, all sang with great ease, and no nervousness was apparent.
65The Pittsburg Orchestra opened the fifth annual series of subscription concerts under the auspices of the Fortnightly Musical Club, of Cleveland, Thursday, November 23. A large and enthusiastic audience greeted Mr. Paur upon his entrance. The numbers on the program were chosen from the works played this season in Pittsburg. Mr. Paur was soloist and created great enthusiasm and admiration by his masterful performance of the Liszt "Spanish Rhapsody."
67At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Slack, Edgeworth, was given a piano illustration of the Indian opera, "Poia," Thursday, November 23, as second of a series of subscription concerts. Arthur Nevin, the composer, played selections from the opera, while the libretto was read by Walter McClintock, of Shadyside. Mr. Nevin found the material for his opera in the Far West from the Indians themselves. The libretto was written by Randolph Hartley and carries the thread of a beautifully woven Indian legend, with a story of love and romance that lends further fascination. The music to the opera is characteristic, Mr. Nevin having studied the Indian melodies in their native country.
69E. L. W.
71The Hall-Grienauer Recital.
73The 'cello and song recital by Marguerite Hall and Karl Grienauer, the second in a series of five, at Mendelssohn Hall, offered an interesting program. Mr. Grienauer played the sixth 'cello suite by Bach (first time in New York) with finish and technical brilliancy. With Ferdinand Sinzig he played the Saint-Saëns sonata, op. 123 (also first time), a work of notable beauty, and both artists played with refinement and intelligence. Liszt's "Liebestraum" has only recently been arranged for 'cello by Mr. Grienauer, and it is certainly a great acquisition for the instrument, giving the 'cellist opportunity for beauty of tone. In the "Scherzo de Basque," by Piatti, the artist showed unusual left hand work and skillful bowing. He played a romanza by Wagner as encore. Miss Hall sustained the reputation gained by many appearances here by her artistic singing of a classic Handel aria and two groups of songs. She had to repeat a little volkslied. Madame Grienauer and Miss Longstreet played excellent accompaniments. The next recital will occur Friday, December 8, at College Hall.
75More Carl Concerts.
77William C. Carl inaugurated the new organ in the North Presbyterian Church, New York city, last Friday evening, assisted by Mary Adelaide Liscom, a post-graduate of the Guilmant Organ School and associate of the American Guild of Organists. Mr. Carl exhibited the new organ with skill, and displayed the instrument with a brilliant program. Miss Liscom did great credit, both to her instructor and the Guilmant Organ School, in numbers by Widor, Boslet, Fleuret, Callaerts, Lund and Arthur Foote. The vocalists were Ellen Fletcher Caples, soprano, and Edwin Wilson, baritone. Mr. Carl will play a return engagement at Newburgh, N. Y., the 11th inst., assisted by Edwin Wilson, and will soon make an extended tour of organ concerts. one of two readings
78WILLIAM C. CARL inaugurated the new organ in the North Presbyterian Church, New York city, last Friday evening, assisted by Mary Adelaide Liscom, a post-graduate of the Guilmant Organ School and associate of the American Guild of Organists. Mr. Carl exhibited the new organ with skill, and displayed the instrument with a brilliant program. Miss Liscom did great credit, both to her instructor and the Guilmant Organ School, in numbers by Widor, Boslet, Fleuret, Callaerts, Lund and Arthur Foote. The vocalists were Ellen Fletcher Caples, soprano, and Edwin Wilson, baritone. Mr. Carl will play a return engagement at Newburgh, N. Y., the 11th inst., assisted by Edwin Wilson, and will soon make an extended tour of organ concerts. one of two readings
80Von Doenhoff Artist-Pupils.
82Frances Miller, Marion Ivel and Viola Gillette, who sang simultaneously in the Savage Opera Company, were all at the same time pupils of Helen von Doenhoff. Margaret Crawford is now the leading alto of the Savage forces. Of the madame's Philadelphia pupils, Florence Bradley, soprano, and Anna Boyle, alto, are both to sing at the dedication of St. Teresa's R. C. Church. For placing the voice Madame von Doenhoff has no superiors. one of two readings
83FRANCES MILLER, Marion Ivel and Viola Gillette, who sang simultaneously in the Savage Opera Company, were all at the same time pupils of Helen von Doenhoff. Margaret Crawford is now the leading alto of the Savage forces. Of the madame's Philadelphia pupils, Florence Bradley, soprano, and Anna Boyle, alto, are both to sing at the dedication of St. Teresa's R. C. Church. For placing the voice Madame von Doenhoff has no superiors. one of two readings
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