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Musical Courier 1907-10-02: Vol 55 Iss 14, 1907
38 lines. Read by computer on 24 September 2026, twice; the two readings disagreed in places. Printed page 11. See the scan on archive.org.
1MUSIC IN PARIS
3[Artists contemplating American engagements can secure valuable practical advice by consulting Mr. Delma-Heide, Paris representative of The Musical Courier.]
414 RUE LINCOLN, AVENUE DES CHAMPS-ELYSEES, one of two readings
514 RUE LINCOLN, AVENUE DES CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES, one of two readings
6CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "DELMACHEIDE," PARIS, September 16, 1907.
8Despite the coolness of Paris evenings, the open air concerts and vaudeville entertainments in the Champs-Elysées continue their attractions. Among the first of the indoor music halls to reopen for the autumn and winter seasons during the past week are the Folies Bergère, with a good show, and the Olympia, where the tuneful "Belle of New York" has returned to life, accompanied by a bevy of French and mixed beauties in light and airy costume. The winsomeness of these fair "vocalists" is not confined to the use of the "coup de glotte," but is to be sought and admired in other directions. one of two readings
9Despite the coolness of Paris evenings, the open air concerts and vaudeville entertainments in the Champs-Élysées continue their attractions. Among the first of the indoor music halls to reopen for the autumn and winter seasons during the past week are the Folies Bergère, with a good show, and the Olympia, where the tuneful "Belle of New York" has returned to life, accompanied by a bevy of French and mixed beauties in light and airy costume. The winsomeness of these fair "vocalists" is not confined to the use of the "coup de glotte," but is to be sought and admired in other directions. one of two readings
11At the Opéra, where the production of Massenet's last work, "Ariane," has been pushed with much energy, that opera has now reached its fiftieth performance, on which occasion the original creators of their respective roles appeared in the cast. Waiting long, I have hoped from time to time to be able to say something agreeable concerning the performances at this magnificent temple of operatic art, but alas! the other evening, when the tenor Alvarez made his re-entrée in the character of the Prophet, his singing was again so dreadfully off pitch and out of tune generally that it was painful to listen to his efforts, and—I fled, without being able to tell you how it all ended; the Figaro, however, said this "incomparable artist's singing was superbly beautiful"—proof, to my mind, that that newspaper's critic could not possibly have heard what he wrote about. Query: Who wrote the article and so many others like it?
13The score of "Bacchus," on which Massenet has been at work for some time, is now completely finished. The book is by Catulle Mendès.
15M. Bachelet, a recently appointed chef d'orchestre of the Opéra, is occupying himself with the composition of an opera in five tableaux by J. H. Rosny, entitled "Printemps parfumé" ("Scented Springtime").
17Reynaldo Hahn has recently finished his "Prométhée," a lyric ode for soli, chorus and orchestra, a hearing of which is promised for one of the Sunday afternoon symphonic concerts during next winter's season.
19That gay young gentleman of eighty-three or four, M. Juliani, has returned from Vichy, having grown tired of water and "homesick" for his studio and its work.
21Director Gailhard will shortly take up the ensemble rehearsals of the "Lac des Aulnes," artistically prepared by M. Vanara.
23In March next the new management of the Opéra propose to bring out "Hippolyte et Aricie," by Rameau; and in May, Wagner's "Le Crépuscule des Dieux" is to be written for her by Benjamin Godard, during the months of October, November and December, at the Gaité, a new opera theater for Paris.
25Henry Russell, director of the San Carlo Opera Company, was in Paris, en route to America, where the company will present sixteen or more operas in Italian, French and German. The tour will embrace Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Chicago, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Denver and the Pacific Coast. Foremost among Mr. Russell's artists are Madame Nordica and Victor Maurel. The prima donna will not, however, join the company until some weeks after its opening, as was the case also last season. The engagement of M. Maurel is considered one of the most interesting made by Mr. Russell, who is very hopeful of the result. Madame Calvé, I learn, has promised to sing in some performances of "Carmen" when the dates are approved by her manager. Alice Nielsen will again be with the company and will be heard in "Martha," "La Bohème," "Il Barbiere" and "Lucia." A new artist engaged by Mr. Russell for the San Carlo Opera Company's tour in the United States is Jane Noria, a dramatic soprano and member of the Paris Grand Opéra. Madame Noria is American by birth, gifted with an excellent voice of great compass; she has fine dramatic instinct and is a woman of personal charm and much beauty. She is to be heard in "Aida," "Lohengrin" and "Trovatore." Great things are expected of her. Madame Olitzka, formerly of the Metropolitan Opera, and Madame Claessens, of Buenos Ayres, will share in the mezzo soprano roles. Among the men singers are Florencio Constantino, the Spanish tenor; MM. Dani and D'Aubigny, and Signori Opezzo, Giaccone and Adorni—a list of six tenors. In addition to M. Maurel there will be as baritones MM. Blanchart, Angelini-Fornari, Galperin, Zara and Pulcini. The bassos will include Signori Perello de Segurola, Rossi, Villani and Tavecchia.
27Application for admission to the Paris Conservatoire as pupils in the various departments must be made during the first week of October, when examinations take place.
29Montmartre inhabitants are rejoicing at the prospect of having Sarah Bernhardt visit them soon. The great actress is announced to give three performances at the head of her regular company as an inauguration ceremony of the newly restored Théâtre de Montmartre. The play will be "La Dame aux Camélias."
31Many of the Paris teachers who have been away on a summer holiday are now returning to town and resuming their professional duties. Among those shortly expected here and who are eagerly awaited by their pupils and friends, are Mr. and Mrs. King Clark. These popular
33VAN HOUT, J. JACOB, CESAR FRANCK, YSAYE, CRICKROOM, PAUL BRAND, A PUPIL OF FRANCK
34VIOLA 'CELLO VIOLIN
35(no line here) one of two readings
37Photograph taken on the occasion of a concert given April 27, 1890, at Tournai. This was César Franck's last public appearance
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