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Musical Courier 1905-11-29: Vol 51 Iss 1340, 1905
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1Musical Clubs.
3The American Musical Directory, published at 419 St. James Building, New York, contains the list of musical clubs and societies in the United States and Canada, with addresses of the officials.
5Indianapolis, Ind.—Rudolph Ganz, the Swiss pianist, made an excellent impression upon members of the Matinee Musical Club by his playing of Beethoven, Handel, Brahms, Debussy and Liszt at the club's last meeting in the Propylaeum.
7Louisville, Ky.—Features of the Philharmonic and Musical Club's concert in Macauley's Theatre were the "Swan and Skylark," by Thomas, and Reinecke's "Miriam's Song of Triumph." The soloists were Jessie Bowman Webb, Virginia Hewett Shafer, T. C. Barr, tenor, and Douglas Webb, baritone. Musical Club members sang the choruses.
9Lawrence, Mass.—On November 14 the Woman's Club of Lawrence, Mass., presented Hauptmann's play, "The Sunken Bell," with musical accompaniment arranged by the French pianist, Aime Lachaume. Mrs. Richard H. Jones, of Brookline, was at the piano, and Marion Craig Wentworth, the reader of the afternoon, clearly defined each character in Hauptmann's wonderful portrayal. Guests and members were received by Mrs. Cyrus Chamberlain, the club hostess, and Miss Sweet, the president.
11"Erminie" Sung by Amateurs.
13BEFORE two enthusiastic audiences at Schwaben Hall, Brooklyn, the choir of St. Barbara's R. C. Church gave spirited performances of "Erminie." The cast follows:
15The Marquis de Pontvert…………………….Charles A. Bauer one of two readings
16The Marquis de Pontvert………………Charles A. Bauer one of two readings
17Chevalier de Brabazon……………………….Anthony Reichert one of two readings
18Chevalier de Brabazon…………………Anthony Reichert one of two readings
19Eugene, Secretary to the Marquis………….Charles Muendel one of two readings
20Eugene, Secretary to the Marquis……..Charles Muendel one of two readings
21Dufois, Innkeeper…………………………..Anthony Ibert one of two readings
22Dufois, Innkeeper……………………..Anthony Ibert one of two readings
23Simon, Waiter…………………………………Michael Frankovich one of two readings
24Simon, Waiter…………………………Michael Frankovich one of two readings
25Ravennes { Two notorious {…………………Benedict Kemper one of two readings
26Ravennes { Two notorious {…………….Benedict Kemper one of two readings
27Cadeaux { bandits {…………………………..Max Schoenborn one of two readings
28Cadeaux { bandits {……………………Max Schoenborn one of two readings
29Ernest de Brissac…………………………….Charles Gross one of two readings
30Ernest de Brissac……………………….Charles Gross one of two readings
31Captain Delawney…………………………….Philip Geyer one of two readings
32Captain Delawney………………………Philip Geyer one of two readings
33The Sergeant……………………………………Alphons Burgers one of two readings
34The Sergeant……………………………Alphons Burgers one of two readings
35Benedict…………………………………………Paul Kaiser one of two readings
36Benedict………………………………..Paul Kaiser one of two readings
37Erminie, the Marquis' Daughter………………Phyllis Geier one of two readings
38Erminie, the Marquis' Daughter………..Phyllis Geier one of two readings
39Gerise, her friend (Eugene's Sister)………..Marie Bergmann one of two readings
40Gerise, her friend (Eugene's Sister)……Marie Bergmann one of two readings
41The Princess of Grampenau…………………..Anna Gross one of two readings
42The Princess of Grampeneaux…………..Anna Gross one of two readings
43Javotte…………………………………………..Clara Bergmann one of two readings
44Javotte…………………………………Clara Bergmann one of two readings
45Marie…………………………………………….Margaret Sommer one of two readings
46Marie…………………………………..Margaret Sommer one of two readings
48In the title role Phyllis Geier was exceptionally clever. Clara Bergmann as the vivacious Javotte, and Marie Bergmann as the demure Cerise were also worthy of commendation. Equally felicitous was Miss Sommers in her impersonation of Marie. Max Schoenborn displayed ability as Cadeaux, the companion of Ravennes. The latter part was well taken by Benedict Kemper. Anthony J. Reichert gave a fine portrayal of the aged aristocrat, the Chevalier de Brabazon, and Charles Bauer made a dignified Marquis. The Eugene of Mr. Muendel and the Simon of Mr. Frankovich are also deserving of praise.
50Joseph F. Wagner was the musical director and John Read the stage manager.
52Pugno's Third Program.
54THE following is the program for the third recital by Raoul Pugno, the great French pianist, in Mendelssohn Hall, on Tuesday afternoon next, December 5, at 3 o'clock:
56Sonate C sharp minor, op. 27………………………………….Beethoven one of two readings
57Sonate C sharp minor, op. 27…………….Beethoven one of two readings
58Adagio Sostenuto. Allegretto. Presto Agitato…………………Brahms one of two readings
59Adagio Sostenuto. Allegretto. Presto Agitato. one of two readings
60Phantasiestücke, op. 12………………………………………Schumann one of two readings
61Phantasiestucke, op. 12……………………Schumann one of two readings
62Des Abends. Gullen. Ende von Lied………………………….Schumann one of two readings
63Des Abends. Guilien. Ende von Lied. one of two readings
64Rondo Brillant, E flat………………………………………Weber one of two readings
65Rondo Brillant, E flat……………………Weber one of two readings
66Berceuse……………………………………………….Chopin one of two readings
67Berceuse………………………………..Chopin one of two readings
68Nocturne, C minor, op. 48…………………………………Chopin one of two readings
69Nocturne, C minor, op. 48………………Chopin one of two readings
70Valse, A flat…………………………………………..Chopin one of two readings
71Valse, A flat…………………………….Chopin one of two readings
72Papillons……………………………………………….Chopin one of two readings
73Papillons………………………………..Chopin one of two readings
74Au Printemps…………………………………………Grieg one of two readings
75Au Printemps…………………………..Grieg one of two readings
76Nocturne, E flat No. 4…………………………………Fauré one of two readings
77Nocturne, E flat No. 4………………….Fauré one of two readings
78Menuet, op. 18…………………………………………H. Holden Huss one of two readings
79Menuet, op. 18…………………………..H. Holden Huss one of two readings
80Hexentanz……………………………………………..MacDowell one of two readings
81Hexentanz……………………………….MacDowell one of two readings
82Helvetia (Laufenburg)………………………………….Vincent d'Indy one of two readings
83Helvetia (Laufenburg)…………………..Vincent d'Indy one of two readings
84Serenade à la Lune……………………………………R. Pugno one of two readings
85Serenade à la Lune………………………R. Pugno one of two readings
86Scherzo-Valse…………………………………………Chabrier one of two readings
87Scherzo-Valse…………………………..Chabrier one of two readings
88Rhapsodie No. 11………………………………………Liszt one of two readings
89Rhapsodie No. 11………………………..Liszt one of two readings
91Marie Hall Goes West.
93MARIE HALL played her last Eastern engagement for the next three weeks on Saturday evening last, when she was the star of the Freundschaft Club concert in the clubhouse on Park avenue. She left on Saturday morning for St. Paul, where she opened her Western tour last evening, Tuesday, and Thursday evening, Thanksgiving, she will make her first appearance in Chicago, in Orchestral Hall, to be followed with a second appearance in the same hall Saturday afternoon. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week she will be heard in Ottawa, Kingston and Toronto, after which she will return to Chicago for a private club concert on Sunday evening, and for a musicale to be given in the house of a well-known Chicago society leader, on Monday evening, December 11, after which Miss Hall will come East, playing two concerts en route.
95Boston Praises Schenck.
97ELLIOTT SCHENCK received the following praise in the Boston press for his conducting of "Lohengrin":
99Mr. Schenck's reading of the score was clean, taken at perhaps a more feverish tempo than usual, but losing nothing in dignity. His shadings were not of wide variation but always in good taste, and he achieved wonders in making his expression follow dramatically the action on the stage. The great ensemble in the second act never went better. This is the scene that more than anything else in the work—except, of course, Lohengrin's farewell to his faithful swan—excites the emotions and appeals as a rounded whole, perfect, heart wringing and breathless. It went splendidly last night, and with a security and sureness that gave the impression of great power in reserve at all times.—Globe.
101Mr. Schenck's conducting was masterful. At no time was the big orchestra beyond his magnetic control. The heavy orchestration, that so frequently accompanies grand opera, especially German opera, so much to the detriment of the singing, was pleasantly absent last night. For this the thanks of the audience is due Mr. Schenck.—Traveller.
103Marguerite Stilwell in Albany.
105TWO criticisms of Marguerite Stilwell's piano recital in Albany, N. Y., follow:
107Marguerite Stillwell possesses a remarkable technic combined with a most beautiful, sympathetic touch. one of two readings
108Marguerite Stilwell possesses a remarkable technic combined with a most beautiful, sympathetic touch. one of two readings
110Her sense of rhythm, exact phrasing, is almost surprising, and her mental grasp of the intricate construction of the Brahms' B minor rhapsodie revealed itself in perfect outline of the form of the work and a most artistic treatment of detail.—The Albany Evening Journal, November 22, 1905.
112Miss Stilwell has not only been heard in recital in this city, but has been the soloist with the famous Kneisel Quartet. * * *
114In addition to her most artistic and finished work she has a charming personality. She plays airy trifles with infinite grace and the more profound music with remarkable force and power of tone. Her first number was Brahms' rhapsodie, B minor, which was the heaviest task of the evening. This was followed by Heller's "Cradle Song," G major, given with delicacy and expression, and her playing of Chopin's scherzo, B minor, illustrated her remarkable technic.
116Mr. Ehricke and Miss Stilwell gave Greig's sonata, G minor, for piano and violin.—The Albany Argus, November 22, 1905.
118King and Campanari.
120RUDOLF KING, pianist and accompanist, will appear with Campanari in a song recital at the Peabody Institute, Baltimore, Friday, December 1; in Trenton, December 6, and in Paterson, N. J., December 7. Mr. King's "Valse de Concert," a recent composition, which he has played with great success during his recent concert tour with Mr. Campanari, has just been published, and promises to meet with a ready sale.
122Mr. King reports a busy season, his first in the metropolis. Many singers are coaching with him, and he is also in demand with piano pupils.
124Philharmonic Program.
126THE program for the second pair of Philharmonic concerts (Carnegie Hall, December 1 and 2), has already been given in THE MUSICAL COURIER, but is repeated herewith for the sake of timely record:
128New World Symphony………………………………………Dvorák one of two readings
129New World Symphony……………………..Dvorák one of two readings
130Concerto, for Piano………………………………………Grieg one of two readings
131Concerto, for Piano………………………Grieg one of two readings
132Variations, Death and the Maiden………………………….Schubert one of two readings
133Variations, Death and the Maiden………..Schubert one of two readings
134Les Preludes……………………………………………..Liszt one of two readings
135Les Preludes…………………………….Liszt one of two readings
137The conductor at both concerts will be Victor Herbert, and the soloist, Raoul Pugno.
139Joachim Compliments American Cornetist.
141FOR three successive seasons Paris Chambers, the American cornet virtuoso, has been performing in the principal cities of Germany, where the cornet for the first time has taken its place in serious concerts with the best of symphony orchestras, thus recognizing its musical qualities when in the hands of a genuine artist.
143After attending a recent concert at the Philharmonie in Berlin, no less an authority than Dr. Joseph Joachim wrote to Mr. Chambers expressing his sincere admiration for his wonderful talent.
145Max Liebling, the well known New York musician, has been engaged as the leader of the orchestra at Daly's Theatre during the run of Viola Allen's new play, which is provided with special incidental music.
147INDIANAPOLIS, November 24, 1905.
149THE first symphony concert of the Indianapolis Philharmonie was given in English Opera House last Tuesday evening to an audience that almost filled the auditorium. This was perhaps from every standpoint the most successful concert by this organization. Special credit is due the Indianapolis Conservatory of Music, under whose management it was given, this being one of the few institutions in the United States taking upon itself the entire financial backing of a symphony orchestra for the sake of its city's music. That Indianapolis promises to have a symphony orchestra in the Philharmonie of more than ordinary consequence is attested from the following criticism:
151There is perhaps no other city in the United States of the same population which holds the distinction of supporting two local orchestras. The situation is unique, even unparalleled. Indianapolis, which has heretofore been considered as a purely commercial city and with no evident interest in musical affairs, has suddenly become somewhat of a musical centre, where managers of artists of international reputation find a ready field for each particular brand of players and singers. It is not the place here to discuss the reasons that brought the change because such discussion would only lead into argument and a controversy. Musical circles succeed as no others in disagreeing, and with them harmony of sound turns into discords and dissonances when the eternal question of existence and right is discussed.
153The Indianapolis Philharmonie was organized last year and the management placed at the head of it a thoroughly competent man, Ferdinand Schaefer, of Leipzig, Germany. He gave three successful concerts during the first season, and the organization entered into its second season Tuesday evening, the day after the opening of the eighth season of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. An unprejudiced criticism of the opening concert of the Symphony Orchestra appeared in the columns of The Sentinel, Tuesday afternoon, and the rather expected commentary remarks—expected because the truth was told—arrived in due time for the first concert of the Philharmonie.
155This introduction was made necessary because of the rather insincere remarks which came from persons not exactly in love with just and frank criticism, and of which the following will be another example.
157In a review of a concert given by an organization which enters into its second season the good old saying that circumstances alter cases is timely and absolutely just. More so when it is taken into consideration that there would be no results if there has never been a beginning. The Philharmonie made a successful start last year, and must now be considered as an established institution for the propaganda and maintenance of orchestral music in the city of Indianapolis. But still the difference remains between the old institution and the new, between the tried and rather untried, between results and results. An established orchestra with a history is judged from another standpoint than a new orchestra with raw material, and this can be the only measurement for final decision in critical discernment.
159All this taken into consideration the first concert of the Philharmonie was a success. It demonstrated above all the undisputed capability of Mr. Schaefer as a conductor, his thorough knowledge of orchestral works, his intellectual power over a body of players willing to learn, and the efficiency of these players to produce these orchestral works in a comparatively short time.
161Haydn's symphony in D major and Schubert's "Unfinished" were the two principal works of the orchestra Tuesday night. Of the two, the "Unfinished" was by far the more enjoyable. The impression the Haydn symphony left was of minor importance because of the conventionality in its form and expression. Haydn in this work withholds all emotions, even represses them, and there is no comprehension of the inner nature of the man except an aristocratic conservatism which finds expression throughout the work. Schubert's "Unfinished" was beautifully played. It brought forth that wealth of harmony, the poetry of resignation, of which only Schubert—the man of the suffering people—is capable of expressing. It was by far the best work the Philharmonie has ever presented. Mozart's "Don Giovanni" closed the concert.
163The soloist, Douglas Boxall, did not prove a good drawing card. His technic, while, sufficient, lacks elasticity and results in a forced tone.
165The management of the Philharmonie announces Johannes Miersch, a violinist, for its second concert at English's Opera House, Friday evening, January 26. Beethoven's "Eroica," Gade's "Ossian," and Mendelssohn's "Midsummer Night's Dream" will be the orchestral work at this concert.—The Indianapolis Sentinel.
167Cunningham's Southern Tour.
169CLAUDE CUNNINGHAM'S Southern tour is booking most satisfactorily, according to his manager, Fitzhugh W. Haensel. Since the last list of dates published in connection with the tour in question, contracts have been closed with Parkersburg, Wheeling, Huntington, W. Va.; Charleston, S. C.; Atlanta, Birmingham and Columbia, Miss. The demand from the West is very strong for Cunningham, but he will not go there until the spring. His next engagement in this vicinity will be in Liszt's "St. Elizabeth," with the Musurgia, at Carnegie Hall. Cunningham is to sing the chief role in that work.
171Barrow's Brooklyn Recital.
173EDWARD BARROW, the tenor of the Central Congregational Church, in Brooklyn, will give a recital at Memorial Hall, Schermerhorn street and Flatbush avenue, Brooklyn, Tuesday evening, December 5. Hans Kronold, cellist, and Charles Gilbert Spross, pianist, will assist the singer. Mr. Barrow's program includes a Handel aria and songs by Franz, Schumann, Dvorák, Brahms, Tours, Stanford, Clay, Burleigh, Massenet and Faure.
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