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Musical Courier 1907-03-20: Vol 54 Iss 12, 1907
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1very rarely heard. The five movements consist, in the main, of arrangements of vocal parts from the oratorios 'Esther' and 'Gott fand sie schuldig.' The latter oratorio was written to order and has not the vitality of many of Handel's other choral works. The Tschaikowsky symphony No. 5, in E minor, is reminiscent of the previously written 'Manfred' symphony, and has also many points of similarity with his last work, the 'Pathétique.' The vivid, intense life and the frankly barbaric mood of the work which he chose for his 'Requiem' is, however, lacking in the E minor, which is more full of gloom, perhaps, also, of despair, though it is a quieter and less interesting cry than that of the 'Pathétique' in its alternating moods of passionate sorrow and triumphant joy. Nikisch, with his magnetic power, commands absolute engrossment, so that one forgets any shortcomings of the composition. To watch him conduct is one of the most stirring sensations; one feels the power of the unostentatious yet firm and all powerful arms and can actually read the coming effects. Great conductor among the greatest, Nikisch in Tschaikowsky is, without a doubt, beyond comparison.
3"A very enjoyable sonata evening was given by Sandra Droucker and Carl Halir in the theater hall of the High School on Wednesday. They played Bach's E major sonata and one in F major by Mozart, modern art being represented by sonatas by Weingartner in D major and Wolf Ferrari in A minor. Even while sometimes a little lacking in individuality of style, warmth and temperament, Madame Droucker is an admirable musician and a most excellent ensemble player. Her pretty touch and artistic phrasing and pedaling, flawless technic and thoroughly well defined sense of rhythm stand her in good stead. Like Madame Droucker, Professor Halir was in fine form and played with all his usual exquisite polish and refined musicianship. From the performance one would judge these artists to have played together very often, their ensemble, both tonal and spiritual, being on a very high plane. They were received with much cordiality. Sandra Droucker is the wife of Gottfried Galston.
5"A big hit was made by Alfred L. Calzin, a pupil of Alberto Jonás, who appeared in public for the first time on Wednesday at Mozart Hall with the accompaniment of the Mozart Orchestra. Calzin started learning piano only four years ago, when sixteen years of age, so that he may indeed consider himself fortunate to have climbed in so short a space of time to the concert platform. It also reflects great credit on the already famous training of his eminent teacher, particularly as he has learned exclusively from Mr. Jonás. His selections were the Rubinstein and Brahms D minor and Ludwig Schytte C sharp minor concertos. The Schytte concerto, which I have not heard before, is rhythmical and has pleasing moments, but there is also much that is banal and it is too barren of originality of theme. In style Mr. Calzin is exceedingly earnest, sincere and unaffected. He is first a musician, then a pianist, for, while his technic is big and singularly clear, it is by reason of his readings that he attracts and holds the attention of his listeners. The young man already reveals much of the finished artist, combining, as he does, technic and tone with decided ideas of interpretation. There is no faltering in his work—all comes forth distinctly and with apparent ease. No doubt Mr. Calzin will make a name for himself, as a serious worker so talented is bound to do. He was greeted with a very storm of applause at the conclusion of the program and recalled and recalled again until he had played several encores.
7"On the following evening another debutant, a Godowsky pupil named Wladimir Shaeivitch, appeared in Bechstein Hall. Technically, Shaeivitch is also far advanced, and he has much fire and temperament. He has a beautiful touch, a full singing tone, and he possesses poetry and imagination. His performance is, however, not equal, some of his selections having been given with great beauty of tonal, rhythmic and technical detail, while others were not altogether beyond reproach. He has studied three years with Godowsky, but has not lately been with him at all, having been living in Italy, where he has been practicing alone. A virile and fascinating style has this eighteen year old youth, and with a little more finish he should develop into an artist of importance. His program consisted of the Beethoven 'Waldstein' sonata, Brahms' B minor capriccio, Mendelssohn's 'Spinning Song,' Schumann's 'Carnaval,' an etude, two preludes, a nocturne and a waltz by Chopin, and the Paganini-Liszt 'La Campanella.' Shaeivitch was also received with tremendous enthusiasm, and was compelled to give several extra numbers."
9Godowsky has been offered the post of director to the master school of piano playing of the Vienna Conservatory as successor to Emil Sauer, who has gone to Dresden; he has, however, declined. It has also been offered to Busoni and it is possible that he will accept though nothing definite has yet been settled.
11NEW COMPOSITIONS
13ELEANOR EVEREST FREER
14Op. 12, No. 3, Galloping Song . 50c.
15" " 4, Song of the Rose . 50c.
16" " 5, August Night . 50c.
17" " 6, Summer Night . 50c.
19HUGO KAUN
20Op. 15, No. 2, Two Wreaths . 60c.
21" " 24, " 3, Rest . 50c.
22" " 27, " 4, Heat Lightning . 50c.
23" " 68, " 5, By the Forest Brook 40c.
25P. TSCHAIKOWSKY
26Op. 72 (Last Works) 18 Pieces for the Piano Published Separately
27WM. A. KAUN MUSIC CO., Milwaukee, Wis.
29The artist played the first movement of the "Moonlight Sonata" with a wonderful singing tone and also played Chopin with great technical delicacy and musical conception. Deep feeling pianists like Becker are rare.—Prof. Schmid, in the Dresdener Journal, January 9, 1907.
30In Becker's conception there were flashes of genius. He is one of the virtuosos of grand style.—M. Marschalk, in the Vossische Zeitung, Berlin, November 23, 1906.
31Becker is a GREAT technician and a thinking artist.—W. Altmann, in the National Zeitung, Berlin, November 27, 1906.
32A really GREAT and sympathetic artist.—Prof. Wahl, in the Allgemeine Zeitung, Munich, January 20, 1907.
33One of the greatest pianists of the younger generation. The virtuoso was en rapport with the true spirit of the various composers, and deserved his great success.—Prof. Starcke, in the Dresdener Nachrichten, January 10, 1907.
35ADDRESS CARE HERMANN WOLFF MUSICAL BUREAU
36IN EUROPE
38Theodor Spiering appeared as soloist of the symphony concert of the Musik Gesellschaft of Cologne under Fritz Steinbach on Saturday last, in the Schumann fantasy and the Vieuxtemps A minor concerto, both played with orchestra, achieving one of the most brilliant successes, as everybody declared, that had been known at these concerts in recent years. Steinbach himself congratulated our young countryman heartily on his splendid artistic work and said he hoped he would be a frequent guest at Cologne. The hall was full and the artist overwhelmed with applause. Mr. Spiering will concertise extensively in Europe next year, touring Germany, Norway and Sweden. He will probably also give a big orchestral concert in Berlin early in the autumn.
40Mrs. and Frances McElwee gave a musicale on Thursday afternoon a week in honor of Glenn Hall. Many prominent people of the American colony were present, including the American Ambassador and Mrs. Charlemagne Tower, Consul General Thackara, Dr. J. F. Dickie, Mrs. Franz Rummel, Mrs. Hessenberg, Mrs. Honan, Miss Kerr. Mr. Hall, who was in excellent voice, sang several songs. Mrs. Hall, née Ames, formerly studied music in this city and is well remembered in the colony.
42ARTHUR M. ABELL.
44The Berlin Music Week.
45SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23.
46Beethoven Hall—Jacques Thibaud, violin, assisted by Philharmonic Orchestra.
47Bechstein Hall—Hermine d'Albert, vocal, assisted by Eugen d'Albert.
48High School Theater Hall—Luise Petersen, vocal.
49Singakademie—Ella Gmeiner, vocal.
50Royal Opera—"Postillion von Lonjumeau," "Das war ich."
51Comic Opera—"Romeo and Juliet in the Village."
52West Side Opera—"Undine."
53Lortzing Opera—"Der Waffenschmied."
55SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24.
56Beethoven Hall—Orchestral festival concert of Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory in honor of the sixtieth birthday of Professor Philipp Scharwenka, under direction of Kapellmeister Robert Robitschek.
57Bechstein Hall—Alberto Curci, violin, assisted by Bruno Hinze-Reinhold.
58Philharmonic (matinee)—Nikisch Philharmonic; soloist, Ferruccio Busoni, piano.
59Philharmonic—Philharmonic "Pop."
60Singakademie (matinee)—Charity concert, with assistance of Dr.
62Mme. MARIA SPEET
63VOICE CULTURE
64System based on natural and psychologically correct methods of tone production.
65Principal Teacher at Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory.
66Gives private lessons in English, French and German at her studio.
67BERLIN, W.
68Am Karlsbad 2
70MRS. Wilhelm Eylau
71PIANO INSTRUCTION.
72Martin Luther St. 68, Portal II BERLIN, W
73Prof. Rudolf Schmalfeld, Mme. Margarethe Schmalfeld-Vahsel.
74VOCAL INSTRUCTION.
75Lessons given in English, French and Italian, Wagner Singing.
76Hellbronner Str. 3, BERLIN, W.
78ANTONIA MIELKE
79Former Dramatic Prima Donna of the Vienna Royal Opera and the New York Metropolitan
80PREPARES PUPILS FOR THE OPERATIC AND CONCERT STAGE
81Berlin, W. Landshuter St. 5
82PIANO SCHOOL FOR THE LESCHETIZKY METHOD AND SCHOOL OF INTERPRETATION.
83Pupils received in the house and practice supervised.
84In charge of MRS. POTTER-FRISSELL, pupil of Stepanoff, Prentner (certificated) and Leschetizky. Highly endorsed by Emil Sauer and leading Dresden musicians. Dunning System of Improved Music Study for beginners also represented. Instructor in Ehrlich's School of Music, Dresden.
85Apply Nurnbergerstr. 54, Pt. r. DRESDEN
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