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Musical Courier 1906-12-19: Vol 53 Iss 1395, 1906
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1CHICAGO.
3CHICAGO, Ill., December 15, 1906.
5The Theodore Thomas Orchestra, Frederick Stock, conductor, in their Beethoven anniversary program (tenth program) in commemoration of the 136th anniversary of the birth of Beethoven, were heard in one of the choicest programs of the ending year 1906. The following numbers were played with great finish, spirit and that indescribable something that makes a program linger in one's memory:
7Overture to Fidelio.
8Overture, Leonore, No. 3.
9Concerto for Piano, E flat, op. 73, No. 5.
10Symphony, B flat, op. 60, No. 4.
12The "Emperor" concerto, as played by Joseph Lhévinne, was characteristically a Beethoven reading. It was noticeable that Mr. Lhévinne was in perfect harmony in his reading with Mr. Stock and his orchestra, and consequently an unusually satisfactory interpretation of this oft played concerto was the result.
14Leopold Kramer, concertmaster of the Thomas Orchestra, will be the soloist for the eleventh program. Mr. Kramer will be heard in Bruch's concerto, for violin, No. 2, op. 44.
16Enrico Tramonti will be the soloist for the twelfth program. Signor Tramonti, one of the finest solo harpists of the day, will play fantaisie for harp and orchestra, Dubois.
18Arrangements have been completed by Manager Henry Russell, of the San Carlo Opera Company, whereby this organization will appear in Chicago, at the Auditorium, for one week beginning February 18. Grand opera will be given at popular prices, ranging from 50 cents to $2.50, by this interesting organization, which is making such a success of its New Orleans season. The company which Mr. Russell has gathered together is one of exceptional interest, and is further augmented by an unusually well trained chorus, entirely new costumes and stage settings.
20Among the artists who are already well known to the Chicago public are Lillian Nordica, Giuseppe Campanari and Alice Nielsen. The principal tenor of the company is Florencio Constantino, a Spaniard, who was secured by Mr. Russell from the Madrid Opera House. Andrea de Segurole is another Spaniard in the organization who has made a great hit in New Orleans as Escamillo. Two young prime donne who are sure to attract much attention are Fely Dereyne, from the Grand Opera House in Nice, and Tarquina Tarquini, a Florentine soprano. Both of these young singers have won the highest praise from the critics in New Orleans. Among the other members of the company are: Luisa Milesa, Erma Monti-Beldini, Ricorda Martin, Ada Golpern, Arnoldo Conti, Umberto Sacchetti and Raffaele Barocchi.
22The repertory of the company consists of almost all of the French and Italian operas now sung, and the season in Chicago will probably be made up of the following operas: "Faust," "Carmen," "Gioconda," "Barber of Seville," "Rigoletto," "Daughter of the Regiment," "Pagliacci," "Manon," "Romeo and Juliet," "Tosca," "Traviata," "Trovatore," "Mignon," "Huguenots," and "Aida."
24Franz Esser, violinist; Enrico Tramonti, harpist; Jennie Thatcher-Beach, soprano; Dr. N. J. Elsenheimer, accompanist, gave the ninth faculty concert of the Cosmopolitan School of Music on December 13, at Auditorium Recital Hall. It is needless to say the following program, as interpreted by these finished artists, was exceptionally artistic and enjoyable:
26Sonata, op. 113, for Harp and Violin…………………L. Spohr
27Mr. Tramonti and Mr. Esser.
28Spring Night……………………………………………..Schumann
29When Love Is Gone………………………………………Hawley
30The Lark…………………………………………………….Parker
31Mrs. Beach.
32Sonata, for Violin………………………………………Tartini
33Mr. Esser.
34Fantaisie…………………………………………………….Saint-Saëns
35Mr. Tramonti.
36Adagio, from Concerto, op. 55, No. 9…………………L. Spohr
37Obertass, op. 19…………………………………………..Wieniawski
38Mr. Esser.
40The fourth and last chamber music recital in the series given by Hugo Heermann and Ernesto Consolo was given on December 13 at Music Hall. On this occasion there were three assisting artists—Leon Marx, violin; Carl Hill-
42INTERIOR VIEW OF BUSH TEMPLE CONSERVATORY.
44man, viola; Horace Britt, violoncello—necessitated for the performance of the quite celebrated Brahms F minor quintet, op. 36, which was interpreted with much taste and understanding. In this lovely quintet one hears occasionally the old, familiar Magyar suggestion that gives such a delightful character to many of the Brahms creations. The other numbers of the program were sonata in C minor, op. 30, No. 2, Beethoven; sonata in D minor, op. 75, Saint-Saëns. That these chamber music recitals have been both educational and enjoyable needs no comment. It is to be one of two readings
45BASSO CANTANTE one of two readings
46Management: DUNSTAN COLLINS one of two readings
47MUSICAL AGENCY one of two readings
48Auditorium Building CHICAGO one of two readings
50MANAGEMENT one of two readings
51DUNSTAN COLLINS' Musical Agency one of two readings
52Auditorium Building, CHICAGO. one of two readings
53SMITH & NIXON PIANO USED EXCLUSIVELY. one of two readings
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