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Musical Courier 1906-06-13: Vol 52 Iss 1368, 1906
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1INDIANAPOLIS.
3INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 11, 1906.
5Except the commencement exercises of the two conservatories, namely, the Metropolitan School and the Indianapolis Conservatory of Music, which take place the last of the month, very little is going on. Mrs. Hunter, one of the directors and leading piano teachers of the former school, will spend her vacation in Paris with her daughter. Mrs. Hunter gives almost a score of lessons a day, and has introduced some excellent pupils in the musical life of Indianapolis. On the evening of June 8, at the German House, a delightful program of piano music was presented by one of her pupils, Agnes Lee Smith, of Kokomo, Ind., reflecting unbounded credit upon Mrs. Hunter.
7Katharine Bauer, a pupil of Hugh McGibeny, gave her graduating recital last Tuesday evening at the German. Miss Bauer plays with authority, and her technical skill is very marked.
9What constituted one of the finest and doubtless most interesting commencement programs ever before presented by the pupils of the State Blind Institute, took place at three different performances last week. There were three graduates from the organ, piano and voice departments presided over by Miss Carman and Miss Adam, respectively. The work done by these blind children was truly wonderful, and the State should feel justly proud of the institution and its highly efficient corps of instructors. On Tuesday evening the most advanced pupils from different classes, piano, organ, violin, mandolin, chorus and orchestra, gave a program showing much real talent and general cultivation as to concentration and patience. It was surely a notable program for the pupils, not to speak of the hours of toil and forbearance on the part of the faithful instructors. Miss Adam, who has long been connected with the institution, in the future will reside in Germany. Her place will be filled next fall by Lulu A. Fisher, of this city, who has recently returned from a three years' course of study under masters in Europe. Adelaide Carman will continue next year as director of music at the Institute where she has served so faithfully.
11The recent May festival given at Grace Church in Kokomo, Ind., by the Oratorio Society numbering one hundred voices, was one of the most successful and brilliant musical events this little city has enjoyed for years. The president is Mrs. W. E. Jack; first vice president, C. V. Haworth; second vice president, Jennie Merrell; musical director, William E. Rauch. There were two excellent programs given on successive evenings to immense audiences which gathered from all the surrounding towns. Mr. Rauch, supervisor of music in the public schools of Kokomo, was an indefatigable worker, and took the initiatory steps in this event which has been of so much musical interest. The artists assisting were: Mary Elizabeth Cheney, soprano, New York; John B. Miller, tenor, Chicago, and Marion Green, basso, Chicago. The first evening's program was devoted to selections from the operas "Tannhäuser" and "Faust." The chorus must be commended for its professional work in "The Chant of the Pilgrims," "Soldiers' Chorus" and the "Waltz." The most thorough drilling had been done, and zeal, tempo, shading, expression, all were beautifully observed. W. E. Rauch had trained them, and his faithful work was certainly commended by the great storm of applause which greeted the singing. Mrs. Cheney sang Elizabeth's Prayer most artistically. Mr. Green gave "Evening Star" ("Tannhäuser") and "The Golden Calf" ("Faust") with fine effect. Mr. Miller sang the Cavatina. On the closing night "The Creation" was given with the same artists assisting. Not since the State Music Teachers' Association convention in Kokomo has there been any musical event of the magnitude of this festival. Its success points to a still greater one next year.
13William Bunch, of the music department of the Normal Institute of Muncie, will spend his summer in Canada.
15The People's Concert Association Committee, which so favored Indianapolis last year with a series of concerts given at Caleb Mills Hall, Shortridge High School, at popular prices, announces that these concerts will be continued next year, and it is hoped that the present list of artists considered may be favorably negotiated with, in order that the same high class concerts may be followed out with the same success as last year.
17The voice pupils of John L. Geiger are frequently heard from in distinctive professional work. Miss McKenzie, who sang at the last Wednesday morning exercises of the Shortridge High School, was Mr. Geiger's pupil. She showed excellent technic and diction. A large class at Lebanon, Ind., gave the following program on the 11th inst.:
19A Song of Joy …………………………………………………Deacon Lizzie Routh.
20A Creole Cradle Song ………………………………………Clutsam Carrie McKay.
21Rest Thee, Sad Heart ………………………………………Dell Riego May Matthews.
22For All Eternity ……………………………………………..Mascheroni Elizabeth Schulz.
23Dance of the Dragon Flies …………………………………D'Hardelot Besse Hutchings.
24Who'll Buy My Lavender? …………………………………German Cornelia Miller.
25Lonely Way …………………………………………………D'Hardelot Mrs. Lester Jones.
26Nirvana ………………………………………………………Adams Harry L. Rees.
27Creep a Little Closer ………………………………………Trotter Bess Ellen Stephenson.
28Love's Way …………………………………………………Brown June Norwood.
29Woodland Madrigal ……………………………………….Batten Edith Bassett.
30Love's Sonnet ……………………………………………….Thome Carolyn Shields, Thorntown.
31My Dream …………………………………………………Tosti Mrs. C. A. Zion.
32Meet Me, Love …………………………………………….De Koven Gertrude Hendricks.
33Till Death ……………………………………………………Mascheroni Susie Matthews, Thorntown.
34I Think ………………………………………………………D'Hardelot Emma Matthews.
35Love Song …………………………………………………Haesche Boots and Saddles ………………………………………Rogers Harry L. Rees.
37William H. Donley has been engaged to give an organ recital at the First Baptist Church, Zanesville, Ohio. The grand organ, upon which he will play, was planned and its building personally supervised by Mr. Donley.
39An interesting song recital was given by Emma Holloway, contralto, last week. She was assisted by Harriet Fisher, violin; Minnie Thomas, piano, and Alfred Thomas, 'cello. Miss Holloway's program included Goring Thomas' "My Heart Is Weary," which she sang effectively. The opening trio by those assisting was excellent. Miss Fisher deserves more than passing mention, for her playing was virile and artistic, and her bowing unusually skillful. Her youth, temperament, intelligence and energy all combined will, without doubt, place her yet upon that list for which so many strive—and fail. Miss Fisher's playing was tendered an actual ovation and encores were insisted. She is a pupil of Ferdinand Schaefer, who is so highly endorsed as a violin master here. The program follows:
41Trio in F …………………………………………………….Gade
42If Thou Wert Blind ……………………………………….Noel Johnson
43Contentment ……………………………………………….Frank Hastings
44The Sky Meadows ……………………………………….Mary T. Salter
45Allen Water ……………………………………………….Cornish
46Roses After Rain ………………………………………….Lehmann
47Concerto, No. 7 …………………………………………..Ch. de Beriot
48My Heart Is Weary, Recitative and Aria from Nadeschda … A. Goring-Thomas
50Liebesgarten ……………………………………………..Schumann
51March Militaire …………………………………………..Schubert
52When Thou Art Near Me …………………………………Lohr
53Husheen ………………………………………………….Alicia Needham
54A Night Song …………………………………………….Victor Harris
55I Cannot Help Loving Thee ……………………………Clayton Johns
56Slave Song ……………………………………………….Teresa del Riego
57Doris, Violin and Cello Obligati ……………………..Ethelbert Nevin
59WYLLA BLANCHE HUDSON.
61Virginia Listemann's Press Notices.
63The following press notices refer to the singing of Virginia Listemann, the talented young soprano:
65Virginia Listemann possesses a sweet, sympathetic voice, well suited to emotional music.—Boston Herald.
67Miss Listemann, the beautiful daughter of Bernhard Listemann, gave a recital in Huntington Chambers Hall, and made an exceedingly favorable impression. Her voice is rich, round and full of fine resonance and she sings with excellent skill.—Boston Globe.
69Miss Listemann captivated her audience with her solos the first moment that her voice floated out into the big auditorium. She possesses a sweet voice of great power and every syllable was audible in every part of the great hall. Miss Listemann was remembered by her admirers with bunches of American Beauty roses and certain it is that she left an everlasting impression in Davenport.—Davenport Democrat-Leader.
71Miss Listemann possesses a pure, clear lyric voice and her singing is far above that of the average concert artist. Fort Scott was fortunate in securing such an attraction.—Fort Scott, Kansas, Republican.
73Miss Listemann, who has a most pleasing voice, received tremendous applause after her rendition of the "Arditi Waltz."—Muscogee, I. T., Daily Democrat.
75Miss Listemann is a fine singer beyond the shadow of a doubt. As far as temperament is concerned she may be better suited to dramatic singing than to oratorio, but her ability is unquestioned and she has not been surpassed by previous "Messiah" soloists for many years.—Lindsborg, Kansas, Record.
77Miss Listemann, a beautiful girl, sang selections from Gounod's "Faust." She has an excellent voice. Her high tones were produced with ease and it seemed the most natural thing in the world for her to get up before the orchestra to sing.—Independence, Kan., Star.
79Beautiful, bewitching and capricious is Virginia Listemann. She pleased immensely.—Tulsa, I. T. Daily World.
81Miss Listemann was greeted with tremendous applause.—Oklahoma City, O. T., Times.
83Miss Listemann's voice is most appealing and sweet and satisfying throughout. Her interpretation is wonderfully thorough.—Dallas, Tex., Morning News.
85"Parsifal" was given with Miss Listemann in the role of Kundry. She certainly looked the part of the beautiful temptress and sang it to the life. Miss Listemann has found a warm appreciation in the musical affections of Dallas.—Dallas, Tex., Morning News.
87Virgie Listemann, the handsome young soprano, who has already won unbounded popularity here, appeared for the last time yesterday afternoon, and was compelled to respond to several encores.—Dallas, Tex., Herald.
89Frank Ormsby's Summer Plans.
91Frank Ormsby, the tenor, has had several brilliant appearances in the East during the short time that he has been a resident of New York. Mr. Ormsby will leave New York this week for Milwaukee, Wis., where he will appear in concert. After that he will spend three months in Northern Wisconsin fishing and recuperating. Messrs. Haensel & Jones, Mr. Ormsby's managers, are gratified because of the many inquiries that are coming in for this admirable artist.
93Following are some press opinions of Mr. Ormsby after a recent appearance in Greenfield, Mass.:
95Frank Ormsby of New York, took the part of Prince Henry, and made a most favorable impression. His voice is notable for its purity, with a certain sunshiny and radiant quality.—Gazette and Courier, Greenfield, Mass.
97First honors among the soloists went unquestionably to Mr. Ormsby, tenor, and Mrs. Williams, soprano. Mr. Ormsby's singing of the part of the unfortunate prince was powerful and brilliant, his voice showing to particular advantage in the duets with Mrs. Williams.—Greenfield Recorder.
99A Hartmann Prediction.
101(From the Violin World.)
103The violinist who doubtless will create the biggest sensation and win the highest reputation, is a novus homo to American audiences—Arthur Hartmann, who is conceded the greatest violinist in Germany. He is a representative of the modern German school, the head of which was Spohr. Hartmann is an incomparable Bach player, his performance of the great chaconne being unmatched. Hartmann will cross the Atlantic preceded by a high reputation. It is believed that before the most discriminating musical audiences he will be abundantly able to hold his own with Ysaye or any other living player. Hartmann will be managed in the most intelligent, legitimate, dignified, yet progressive way, by Haensel & Jones, who soon will have to be reckoned with as the foremost managers in America.
105Brooklyn Arion Children's Festival.
107The Brooklyn Arion will have a children's festival at Prospect Park, on Saturday, June 23. Should that day prove stormy the festivities will be held at Arion Hall.
109Alma Webster Powell, the coloratura soprano, entertained the music section of the Allied Arts Association of Brooklyn, at the home of President Eugene V. Brewer, June 3. There was a preliminary hearing of a new grand opera, "Black Blood," music by Eugenio de Pirani. Among those present were August C. Metz, William Grafing King, Edith Milligan, Irwin E. Hassell, Christine Adler, and many others. It has been decided by the Allied Arts Association to produce Mozart's "Magic Flute." The opera will at first be staged after the style of the Ben Greet players, without curtain and with but one stage setting.
111Ulcers in Eyes
113Awful Discharge From Eyes and Nose—Grateful Mother Strongly Recommends Cuticura.
115"I used the Cuticura Remedies eight years ago for my little boy, who had ulcers in the eyes, which resulted from vaccination. His face and nose were in a bad state also. At one time we thought he would lose his sight forever, and at that time he was in the hospital for seven or eight months and under specialists. The discharges from the eyes and nose were bad and would have left scars, I feel sure, had it not been for the free use of the Cuticura Remedies. But through it all we used the Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Resolvent, and lots of it, and I feel grateful for the benefit he received from them. The Cuticura Resolvent seemed to send the trouble out, the Ointment healed it outwardly, and the Soap cleansed and healed both. He is entirely cured now, but since then I have bought the Cuticura Resolvent to cleanse and purify the blood, and the Soap I cannot speak too highly of as a cleansing and medicinal beautifier.—Mrs. Agnes Wright, Chestnut St., Irwin, Pa., October 16, 1905."
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