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Musical Courier 1906-12-19: Vol 53 Iss 1395, 1906
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1NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSICAL CLUBS.
3The members of the Burlington (Ia.) Musical Club, in addition to the miscellaneous programs given at its regular meetings by club members, are enjoying a noteworthy series of artist concerts and other musical entertainments during the year.
5In October the club season was opened by Edward Eilert, basso, and the Schramm String Quartet. November 6, Mrs. A. M. Sheffield, soprano, sang a recital, assisted by Mrs. James Muir, violinist. Miss Mercer, organist, and Mrs. C. C. Clark, pianist, played the accompaniments. On November 20, Seeboeck, pianist; Mrs. Harvey-Whittimore, soprano, and Floy Little presented a program of more than usual interest. Other artists to be heard are: Clara Meyer and May Wood Chase, pianists; Mrs. F. J. Allan and Kay Spencer, contraltos. Herr and Frau Moerenhaut will appear in violin and piano recital.
7A song cycle, "Hawthorne and Lavender," by Fanny Snow Knowlton, will be given by a woman's octet. A "History of the Mass," with musical illustrations, and a program by the children of the club members will complete the list of attractions.
9This club is officered by Mrs. Cate Gilbert Wells, president and chairman of the music committee of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs; Mrs. G. H. Higbee, vice president; Mrs. Thomas Wilkinson, second vice president; Elsie Stein, secretary; Mrs. Eggleston, treasurer; Mrs. W. S. Gilman, Federation secretary; Mrs. Luke Palmer, auditor; chorus director, William F. Bentley. Chairmen of standing committees: Program, Mrs. C. G. Clark; press and lookout, Mary Kinnear; hospitality, Mrs. J. C. Flemming; ushers, Lucia Connor; house, Margo Foster.
11Mrs. John Ramsey, the president of the Belvidere (Ill.) Amateur, is well known to the members of the biennial conventions of the N. F. M. C. through her constant attendance in the capacity of club president at these sessions. One of the most enjoyable programs of Mrs. Ramsey's club was that given at the Presbyterian Church of Belvidere. Mrs. J. F. Hannah, Federation secretary for the "Amateur," appeared in a piano solo, Godard's second mazurka, and in a piano duo, Gluck's gavotte, op. 125. She was assisted in the latter by Mrs. Hawkey. The club quartet sang "Sweet and Low" (Barnby), "Doris" (Nevins), and "Pale in the Amber West" (Parks). Louise Eldridge appeared for the first time before the club, playing "Legende" (Bohm).
13The Amateur Musical is one of the many clubs of the Federation which is preparing a substantial response to the appeal from the Mendelssohn Club, of New York City, in behalf of Edward A. MacDowell. The entire Federation feels an especially deep seated interest in the condition of Mr. MacDowell, an honorary member of the Federation.
15Reed Miller's Worcester Success.
17Reed Miller, the tenor, was soloist in Dvorák's "Stabat Mater" and Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise" given by the Worcester Oratorio Society recently, on which occasion he won many warm words of praise. Of his singing two papers said:
19It was then that Reed Miller was first heard, and there was no uncertainty about his singing. Rich, full, satisfying it was. The great note of supplication was beautifully interpreted by both tenor and chorus. There was nothing to be desired in Mr. Miller's singing of the passage. "Watchman, will the night soon pass?" was beautifully done.—Worcester Telegram.
21It was in the opening chorus that Mr. Miller had the first opportunity of showing what a splendid tenor he possesses; the audience was unable to detect a flaw in his voice, which was smooth and well rounded. It was his first appearance in Worcester, but he was easily voted one of the finest tenors the Oratorio Society has engaged.—Worcester Gazette.
23End of January Mr. Miller will leave New York for a Southern tour of two weeks' duration, singing in North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee, as arranged by Manager Wolfsohn.
25More Winkler Tributes.
27Music lovers and musical reviewers in New Jersey were quite pronounced in voicing their admiration for the playing of Leopold Winkler at recent concerts in that State. The distinguished pianist was a soloist at the last concert of the Orpheus Club, of Paterson. The following tributes are from the newspapers of that city:
29Leopold Winkler more than justified the promise of a superb exposition of the piano playing art. Mr. Winkler carried the house by storm and won a triumph comparable to those achieved by Raoul Pugno and Josef Hofmann in previous Orpheus seasons. He is of the same and reticent school and does not indulge in long hair, affected ways or strange methods; his technic is enormous and his reading of the composer's ideas thoughtful and authoritative. In response to tumultuous recalls he gave two extra numbers—Joseffy's arrangement of an air by Pergolese, and Rubinstein's "Staccato Etude."—Paterson Daily Press, December 7, 1906.
31The second triumph was secured by Leopold Winkler, the pianist. Mr. Winkler had an attractive set of numbers, and he made the most of his opportunities. It is perhaps not too much to say that of the eminent pianists who have visited Paterson in recent years none has secured a higher place in the estimation of their audience than did Leopold Winkler last evening. In the first part of the program Mr. Winkler played three selections from Mendelssohn—"Song Without Words," the "Spinning Song" and a rhapsody. There was little left to be desired. Mr. Winkler played with a breadth of expression and a buoyance that was delightful, and in response to an enthusiastic encore played an old air from Pergolese which Joseffy has modernized.
33Later in the evening Mr. Winkler played Schumann's "In the Evening," and Joseffy's "At the Spring," and with a swing and rhythm that was irresistible, Schubert-Taussig's military march. The artist tried to dodge the last recall, but after bowing four times in response to the applause, he came forth and played a "Staccato Etude" of Rubinstein's which thoroughly pleased the audience.—Paterson, N. J., Morning Call, December 7, 1906.
35The Musical Mayor.
37The accompanying picture shows how a Chicago caricaturist regards the troubles into which the fiddling Mayor of San Francisco has fallen since that city indicted him. Mayor Schmitz returned from Europe recently and left at once for San Francisco to stand trial there. He denies the "graft" charges against him most emphatically.
39Christmas Programs at Calvary Baptist Church.
41Elaborate Christmas music will be heard at Calvary Baptist Church, West Fifty-seventh street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, Sunday morning at 11 and evening at 8, December 23. Edward Morris Bowman will preside at the organ and direct the services. The solo quartet consists of Myrta French-Kürsteiner, Bessie Bowman-Estey, Theodore Martin and Judson Bushnell, and will be assisted by the vested chorus of over 100 voices. The program follows:
43MORNING AT 11.
44Processional, A Christmas Glory Song. Behold a Virgin Shall Conceive …………………………………………………… Stults
45Contralto Solo and Chorus, from The Messiah, O Thou That Tellest …………………………………………………… Handel
46Bessie Bowman-Estey and Calvary Choir.
47The Babe of Light and Glory ……………………………………. Dressler
48Calvary Quartet and Violin Obligato.
49Solo, The Christ Child—A Christmas Cradle Song …………. Leighter one of two readings
50Solo, The Christ Child—A Christmas Cradle Song ………….Leighter one of two readings
51Myrta French-Kürsteiner.
52Hymn, Joy to the World ………………………………………….. Handel
53Apostrophe, The Hallelujah Chorus, The Messiah …………. Handel one of two readings
54Apostrophe, The Hallelujah Chorus, The Messiah ………….Handel one of two readings
55Offertory, the Pastoral Symphony ……………………………… Handel one of two readings
56Offertory, the Pastoral Symphony ………………………………Handel one of two readings
57Recessional, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing ………………….. Mendelssohn
58Organ Postlude, Grand Offertoire in G ……………………….. Wely
60EVENING AT 8.
61Processional, As With Gladness Men of Old ………………… Köchler
62Organ Selection, March of the Magi …………………………. Dubois
63Chorus of Magi, We Have Seen His Star ………………….. Simper
64Male Voices of Calvary Choir.
65Now, When Jesus Was Born ……………………………………. Stevenson
66Calvary Quartet, with Solos by Mr. Martin and Mr. Bushnell.
67A Christmas Carol, 'Tis Christmas Day ……………………. Ancient Welsh Melody
68Bessie Bowman-Estey and Calvary Choir.
69Hymns—
70While Shepherds Watched ……………………………………. Willis
71O come, All Ye Faithful ……………………………………… Reading
72Christmas Anthem, Shout the Glad Tidings ………………… Frey
73Recessional, Angels from the Realm of Glory ……………… Smart
74Organ Postlude …………………………………………………… Mendelssohn
76Ferdinand Carri's Pupil Plays.
78Samuel Wechsler, one of the most promising of Ferdinand Carri's pupils, played Vieuxtemps' ballade and polonaise, Leonard's "Souvenir de Haydn" and Carri's romanze and canzona in a concert recently given by Edwards' Orchestra at Long Branch. The young violinist won a complete success.
80PAGANINI SYSTEM A SUCCESS.
82Robert E. Walker's method for the violin, which has received extended press notices, is endorsed by leading artists everywhere. This method, although different in theory from anything that has ever appeared, may be likened to the first violin which left the hand of its inventor, Gasparo da Salo, a perfect thing.
84In commenting on this method, Maud Powell, the world renowned violinist, sends the following communication:
86"Mr. Robert E. Walker:
87"DEAR SIR—Your idea should be of considerable value in training the mind to control the left hand technic of violin playing.
88"Yours truly,
89"M. Powell."
91Hubert Arnold, eminent virtuoso and instructor, says:
92"My Dear Mr. Walker—Most certainly it is an excellent plan to acquaint the player with the various positions by the method you indicate. Wishing you success, believe me, Vrey sincerely,
93"HUBERT ARNOLD."
95Lloyd A. Moll, of Allentown, Pa., writes:
96"Mr. Robert E. Walker:
97"DEAR SIR—I received your 'Paganini System of Violin Instruction,' and it really is an agreeable surprise to me. Thanking you, I beg to remain, as ever, Yours,
98"LLOYD A. MOLL."
100Bernard Shea, for thirty-five years a capable instructor, says:
101"Mr. Robert E. Walker:
102"DEAR SIR—Your method for the violin is a great production, and beautifully written. It will accomplish in months that which has heretofore required years. It is not only instructive, but educational, and its value in automatically broadening and deepening the reflective powers of the mind will be incalculable.
103"Yours most sincerely,
104"BERNARD SHEA."
106Mr. Shea has appeared in concert with the celebrated cellist, Karl Greinauer, and the ovation was tremendous. From the foregoing, the profession may be assured that Mr. Walker's method is, if anything, much more than has ever been claimed, either in these columns or elsewhere.
108Musical News From Tacoma.
110TACOMA, Wash., December 10, 1906.
111The Ladies' Musical Club has given two evenings, one with Madame Davenport Engberg, violinist, as the star, and the other a program by Olivia Dahl, a Norwegian soprano. Both concerts were successful.
113The Orpheus Club, the popular male chorus of Tacoma, is giving a series of concerts for school children. The first took place in the new High School auditorium on December 7.
115Another club, the St. Cecilia, is opening the season auspiciously, under the direction of W. G. Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds is also conductor of the 'new' Philharmonic Choral Society, which is planning to give the first concert about midwinter.
117Albert Gray and Edith Moxon Gray have arranged several concerts to take place in the State of Washington during the season. The first will be given in Olympia, on December 13, under the auspices of St. John's Guild, of that city.
119Mr. and Mrs. Gray are announced as the soloists for the second concert of the Arion Club, at Victoria, the leading male chorus of the Northwest.
121The coming of Madame Schumann-Heink, on January 8, is the first great musical offering of the winter. The famous contralto will receive an ovation.
123BERNICE E. NEWELL.
125Concerts in Colorado Springs.
127COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., December 15, 1906.
128The Colorado Springs Musical Club devoted its last meeting, Monday, December 10, to American music. Miss Brewer gave a five minutes' discussion of the program, which included: Sonata for violin and piano, by Melville, played by Miss Trott and Mrs. Faust; songs by Eleanor Smith, Jessie Gaynor and Carrie Jacobs-Bond, sung by Mrs. Briggs; the first and second movements of MacDowell's "Keltic" sonata, played by Mrs. Hawkins; songs by Frederic Ayres, Harvey W. Loomis and Mrs. Beach, sung by Mrs. Tucker, and a melody for three violins, by Arthur Foote, played by Mrs. Thatcher, Miss Trott and Miss Engel.
130Josephine Trott, violinist, and Maude Sanders Faust, pianist, introduce their pupils, Helen Engel and Eunice Hall, at a joint recital, assisted by Miss Nichols, accompanist, at Perkins Hall today.
132Mrs. Faust's pupils played in the same hall on December 8, and will give more recitals February 4 and March 4
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