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Musical Courier 1906-06-13: Vol 52 Iss 1368, 1906
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1MUSIC IN CANADA.
3TORONTO, June 9, 1906.
5The lecture hall of the Toronto Conservatory of Music was bright and attractive on June 2, when H. Ethel Shepherd, who recently returned from Paris, gave a soirée musicale in honor of her pupils. Gracefully arranged flowers adorned the platform and tea table. Miss Shepherd wore a beautiful gown of Renaissance lace over chiffon and silk. Her appearance has well been described in the local press as that of an ideal artist. The singers were Alma Nix, of Uxbridge; Miss Johnson, of Detroit; Nina Gale, of Toronto; Frances Edwards, Gertrude Weart, of Vancouver; Kathleen Howard, of Toronto, and Hazel Ireland, of Vancouver. A brilliant quartet was the opening contribution. Though all were young students, they displayed artistic development which reflected great credit upon Miss Shepherd's ability as a teacher, and which would no doubt have gratified Jean de Reszke, Oscar Saenger, Frank King Clark and other famous masters with whom this young and gifted Canadian musician has taken special courses in vocal instruction. Among noteworthy features were musical feeling, dramatic instinct, careful phrasing, correct tone placement, repose, and noiseless breathing. Miss Shepherd, who is an admirable pianist, accompanied each song. At the close of the program half an hour of social enjoyment was spent, and teacher and students received many congratulations upon the genuine merit of the various musical interpretations.
7R. C. Carton's play, "Liberty Hall," was successfully presented last night at Shea's Theatre, under the auspices of the Toronto Press Club. The cast included Ethel van Valkenburg, Robert Stuart Pigott, Frank M. Kennedy and Douglas Paterson.
9"The musical season of 1905-6 reached the climax in the history of Toronto, in the matter of local productivity and distinguished achievement, in exceptionally large offerings in oratorio, general choral compositions, symphony, and other orchestral works, and finally in the number of first performances," writes E. R. Parkhurst in this morning's issue of the Globe. "To the lover of music who is able to look back twenty-five years, the development of the executive agencies in music of Toronto seems almost marvelous, although the younger generation, not being able to make any distant retrospect, may take the present status of music in our midst as a matter of course. Certainly the record of the past season gives substantial reason for satisfaction and pride. Save in the single instance of the orchestra, music from an executive and interpretative point of view has made immense strides in this city during the past decade."
11The degree of Doctor of Music has just been conferred upon A. S. Vogt, instructor at the Toronto Conservatory of Music and director of the Mendelssohn Choir. In selecting this distinguished Canadian for so high an honor the University of Toronto has chosen well.
13Elizabeth Cunningham, a talented piano pupil of Dr. Edward Fisher, and honor graduate of the Toronto Conservatory of Music in both the artists' and normal courses, leaves here shortly to teach music in Brandon, Man. Miss Cunningham has had excellent experience in accompanying as well as in other branches of the art. She will be much missed here, but will prove a valuable acquisition in her new surroundings. Brandon being a progressive Western city, will appreciate thorough instruction and unquestionable ability.
15William Shakespeare, Jr., offers a vocal scholarship, to be competed for at his residence, 69 D'Arcy street, on June 20.
17Sara E. Dallas, Mus. Bac., who has been one of the most prominent personalities at the Toronto Conservatory of Music since its inauguration, and who with Miss Curlette, has successfully conducted the Westbourne School, leaves this city next month to make her home in Vancouver, B. C. An efficient organist, pianist and instructor, she will be a great inspiration to the music students of the terminal city and Victoria, while beauty and intellectuality go hand in hand with her other qualifications and endowments. Miss Dallas is a sister of Eleanor Dallas Peter, Mus. Bac., of Vancouver, formerly THE MUSICAL COURIER'S clever Winnipeg correspondent.
19Muriel Hall, pianist, pupil of Dr. F. H. Torrington, having returned to her home after a successful season in Toronto, will give a recital at Wait's Hall, Victoria, B. C., during the latter part of June.
21Beatrice Marshall, pupil of J. D. A. Tripp, was heard in a representative program at the Toronto Conservatory on the evening of May 29. Her pianistic gifts have been carefully developed and she gives promise of still further achievements. Special mention should be made of her effective interpretations of Chopin and Schumann. This talented student from the large and influential classes of Mr. Tripp, was ably supported by another representative, Helen Grantham, pianist. Miss Weart, pupil of H. Ethel Shepherd, vocalist, and Goe Catlen, pupil of Frank E. Blachford, violinist, also gave creditable assistance.
23Pupils of Harry M. Field, the Canadian pianist and instructor, will interpret compositions by Beethoven, Haydn, Chopin, Schumann, Arensky, Rubinstein, Bach-Saint-Saens and Weber in the theatre of the Normal School on Wednesday evening, June 13.
25Beatrice Turner, pupil of W. O. Forsyth, gave an artistic recital at the Metropolitan School of Music on Tuesday evening, June 5. J. D. Richardson, baritone, sang twice and won several recalls.
27Clara Jeffery, who studies under the capable guidance of Frank S. Welsman, presented an interesting program at the College of Music on May 30.
29This June is proving to be an ideal month for many Toronto students about to take exacting examinations. Most of the days and nights are cool, and work is a pleasure.
31MAY HAMILTON.
33Marjory Sherwin Praised by Sevcik.
35Marjory Sherwin, the violinist, for three years a pupil of Sevcik, has issued a neat booklet, with press notices from Bohemian, English, Scotch and American papers. A circular letter accompanies the booklet, written in direct style and good taste, signed by Miss Sherwin. It is interesting to quote Sevcik's recommendation of his pupil, also reminding our readers of Miss Sherwin's debut in Mendelssohn Hall last spring, with orchestra, on which occasion she was much praised. The Sevcik letter reads:
37Marjory Sherwin studied with me from October, 1902, until November, 1905, and completed her studies in a superior manner. Miss Sherwin is a very talented violin virtuosa, possesses a remarkable technical dexterity, large and beautiful tone; and her playing is distinguished by temperament and dignity of interpretation. She has, therefore, my highest recommendation as a soloist of the first rank.
39Farewell Recital at Mehan Studios.
41Mary Adelaide Gescheidt, soprano, of Mt. Vernon, N. Y., gave the closing recital at the Mehan Studios in Carnegie Hall on the evening of June 2. Miss Gescheidt sang the entire program without notes, and her singing was highly artistic and worthy of favorable comment:
43Meine Ruh ist hin…………………………………………………Hoffman
44Aus Meinen Grossen Schmerzen……………………………Franz
45Caro Mio Ben…………………………………………………….Giordani
46Sing, Sing………………………………………………………..Kjerulf
47Theure Herz…………………………………………………….Berwald
48I Send My Heart Up to Thee……………………………….Beach
49June………………………………………………………..Beach
50At Twilight…………………………………………………….Nevin
51Spring………………………………………………………..Tosti
52When Love Is Gone…………………………………………..Stebbins
53Love in May…………………………………………………..Parker
55Many Concerts for Ysaye.
57Ysaye is already booked for more than twenty concerts for his next season in the United States. Arrangements have definitely been made for him to appear with the Philadelphia Orchestra twice at Philadelphia, November 9 and February 7; also with the orchestra in Washington and Baltimore. He is to play at concerts in Buffalo, Toronto, Cincinnati, Montreal, Brooklyn, Chicago and (six concerts) in New York city. Ysaye is to make his reappearance in Philadelphia November 9.
59College of Music Commencement.
61Tomorrow evening the commencement concert of the New York College of Music will take place in Mendelssohn Hall. The following students will appear: Mamie Fischer, E. Mae Eldridge, Gertrude Tousek, Ethel Hahn, Marie Kröger, Grace Davis, Lillian Wadsworth, May Agnes Ingenthow, Lillian Keena, Mrs. Joseph A. Reilly, Victor Lubalin, Otto F. Stahl and the ladies' chorus of the college.
63Karl Grienauer Concert Company to Tour South.
65Karl Grienauer, the popular 'cellist, has arranged with his manager to tour the South again in January, 1907, at the head of his own company, giving a series of twenty concerts. He has also booked dates in the West for February, when he will appear in the principal cities of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Mr. Grienauer's New York recital will take place at Mendelssohn Hall, November 15.
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