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Musical Courier 1907-12-04: Vol 55 Iss 23, 1907
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1LONDON
235 Weymouth Street,
3LONDON, November 20, 1907.
5It was not much more than a week after the first performance in Germany of the rediscovered seventh violin concerto of Mozart, that it was played in London. The occasion was the professional debut of May Harrison, who appeared with the Queen's Hall Orchestra at the symphony concert last Saturday afternoon. Full particulars of the discovery have already been published, and undoubtedly full details of the performance of the concerto in Berlin have already appeared in THE MUSICAL COURIER, but have not yet reached us. The impression left on the audience was that the work is interesting and melodic as a Mozart composition is sure to be, but that it is not great in any way. It will undoubtedly be a favorite concert piece and will always prove a pleasing addition to a program. Miss Harrison played the violin part with much sympathy and received many recalls. She was perhaps heard, however, to greater advantage in the Brahms concerto, in which she scored a fine success and she promises to have a career.
7It was quite a coincidence that the opera of "Germania" should have been performed for the first time in London on the evening of the day when the Emperor and Empress of Germany made their visit to the city—for it was on Wednesday of last week when their German Majesties came from Windsor, where they were visiting the King, to receive the welcome of Londoners and to drive through the elaborately decorated streets on their way to the Guildhall for lunch.
9Tetrazzini never had appeared in London until about a fortnight ago, and therefore she was absolutely unknown here, although in Western America she has been heard and much written about. She comes, therefore, in the nature of a "discovery" to Londoners, and now she is quite the sensation of the opera season. She has up to the present sung only in "Traviata" and "Lucia" (in the latter opera last Friday evening, in spite of a cold), and has aroused immense public enthusiasm and critical praise.
11Saturday evening when "Carmen" was sung by request of the King of Spain, the opera house contained the largest audience that ever filled that big auditorium. Madame Gay was Carmen, which means that the opera went with swing and dash. Her performance of Carmen is ever new and interesting, for she never plays the part twice the same. There is always a spontaneity about the "business" of the stage that makes each time of seeing her a fresh experience.
13At the concert of the London Symphony Orchestra last Monday evening, Dr. Richter introduced a gifted young pianist, Ernest Lengyel von Bagota, or as he is to be known professionally, Ernest Lengyel. This boy was born in Vienna in 1893, his father being Hungarian, his mother German. When he was four years of age his mother began instructing him in piano and at five he was placed under the tuition of Prof. Szendy at Budapest, where he studied ever since. Last year he played at Vienna and Budapest. He selected the Liszt E flat concerto for his professional debut in London and made a great impression, receiving much applause and many recalls, not only for the Liszt work, but also afterward when he played the "Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue," by Bach. He is a delicate little fellow in appearance and looks even younger than his years.
15seldom that they give recitals in London. Their singing of duets is something to be remembered for perfect accord and faultless style. It is not given to all to be teachers, but Mme. Cleaver Simon and Mr. Simon have the happy quality of being able to impart to others the knowledge that they have so thoroughly at their command. So the new school promises to be one of the most important factors in the vocal life of London and has the best wishes for its permanent success from the large circle of friends that admire the Simons.
17Through her manager, A. Schulz-Curtius, there have been arranged over forty concerts for Madame Marchesi during the next three months, and she is now touring in the provinces, having appeared at Eastbourne on Thursday evening last. Later in the season London will have the opportunity of hearing this favorite singer, for she is to give a recital at Queen's Hall. One of the features of her programs this winter is a group of songs by Liza Lehmann, the four bird songs, dedicated to Madame Marchesi, which are specially requested in many places. Another song that is a great favorite with the public is Sigurd Lie's "Soft-footed Snow," which Madame Marchesi sings in Norwegian.
19Announcement is just made by Mme. Eleanor Cleaver Simon and Ingo Simon of the new school which they will shortly open. It is to be called, "The Delle Sedie School of Singing," and Mme. and Mr. Simon will be the principals of the school. They are both pupils of Delle Sedie and have his hearty endorsement, for he believes them to be worthy exponents of his method of singing and capable of following in his footsteps and perpetuating his life work. The school is to be devoted entirely to the vocal art and its attending requirements, so that pupils can start at the foundation and continue their studies up to the very end, with all the advantages of a perfectly equipped school, and under the best teachers. That there is a demand for such an institution is self evident to all who know the musical needs of London.
21There will be two or more scholarships in the new Simon school, which will be open for competition the second week in January. For the conditions of the competition application should be made to the secretary of the Delle Sedie School of Singing, 12 Hill road, St. John's Wood, London, N. W. Whenever Mme. Cleaver Simon and Mr. Simon have made public appearances, the press has been unanimous about their voices, their technic, their artistic qualities and the interesting programs they have arranged and sung. Mme. Cleaver Simon is an American who has won honor in her own country. She owns a contralto voice of beautiful quality, which she uses effectively and artistically. Mr. Simon's voice is tenor, splendidly trained, with the dramatic quality not always found in tenors. The singing of these two artists is a delight, and it is too
23MIGNON NEVADA.
24The gifted daughter of Mme. Emma Nevada. Mlle Mignon has gone to Italy to make her operatic debut there very soon.
26the principals of the school. They are both pupils of Delle Sedie and have his hearty endorsement, for he believes them to be worthy exponents of his method of singing and capable of following in his footsteps and perpetuating his life work. The school is to be devoted entirely to the vocal art and its attending requirements, so that pupils can start at the foundation and continue their studies up to the very end, with all the advantages of a perfectly equipped school, and under the best teachers. That there is a demand for such an institution is self evident to all who know the musical needs of London.
28There will be two or more scholarships in the new Simon school, which will be open for competition the second week in January. For the conditions of the competition application should be made to the secretary of the Delle Sedie School of Singing, 12 Hill road, St. John's Wood, London, N. W. Whenever Mme. Cleaver Simon and Mr. Simon have made public appearances, the press has been unanimous about their voices, their technic, their artistic qualities and the interesting programs they have arranged and sung. Mme. Cleaver Simon is an American who has won honor in her own country. She owns a contralto voice of beautiful quality, which she uses effectively and artistically. Mr. Simon's voice is tenor, splendidly trained, with the dramatic quality not always found in tenors. The singing of these two artists is a delight, and it is too
30seldom that they give recitals in London. Their singing of duets is something to be remembered for perfect accord and faultless style. It is not given to all to be teachers, but Mme. Cleaver Simon and Mr. Simon have the happy quality of being able to impart to others the knowledge that they have so thoroughly at their command. So the new school promises to be one of the most important factors in the vocal life of London and has the best wishes for its permanent success from the large circle of friends that admire the Simons.
32At the orchestral concert to be conducted at Queen's Hall on Friday evening next by Fritz Cassirer, there will be a first performance of Mr. Delius' "Appalachia."
34A command performance at Windsor Castle was given by the Llanelly Choral Society last Wednesday evening before the King and Queen, the German Emperor and Empress and other guests. John Thomas is the conductor, and there are 250 singers in the society, which was founded about ten years ago. The day following their appearance at Windsor they gave two concerts at Horticultural Hall. The soloists were Mme. John Thomas, Marion Davies, W. H. Protheroe, W. T. Rees, J. Amos Jones and F. Davies.
36Alys Bateman was the vocalist at Albert Hall last Sunday afternoon with the London Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Max Fiedler. The program, as usual, was an interesting one, and Miss Bateman sang Massenet's "Legende Sacré," which was given for the first time in England with orchestra. It made a great success with the audience, who were lavish with applause, as they were also after her group of old English songs, "The Self Banished," "Polly Willis" and "The Lass With the Delicate Air." The latter song was on the program of her recent recital at Aeolian Hall, and was redeemed. On Thursday, the 21st, Miss Bateman is engaged to sing at Welbeck Abbey before the King and Queen of Spain, who are to be the guests of the Duke and Duchess of Portland. Miss Bateman is also to give another recital in London early in December.
38The Royal Amateur Orchestral Society opened its thirty-sixth season last week, when ladies were invited to be present. Ernest Ford is the conductor of this orchestra and gave a performance of Mendelssohn's "Scotch" symphony, Beethoven's "Egmont" overture, as well as some shorter pieces. W. H. Squire was the solo violoncellist, and Madame Nicholls sang "Ah, fors e lui."
40Denis O'Sullivan, who has just left for America on a professional tour, last week was the recipient of a complimentary dinner, which over 300 persons attended. T. P. O'Connor, M. P., presided.
42A young American who has recently come to London is Arthur Alexander, who gave a recital last week at Steinway Hall. His program was divided into Italian, German, French and English groups of songs, and the enjoyment of the occasion was enhanced by his playing his own accompaniments. There were many of the leading musicians present and the appearance was a success.
44Two piano recitals were given at Queen's Hall in one day, in the afternoon by Francis Quarry, and in the evening by Myra Hess. They are both natives of England, which added to the interest. Mr. Quarry played D'Albert's arrangement of a Bach fugue and Beethoven's "Moonlight" sonata, also groups of pieces by Chopin, Liszt and Schumann. Miss Hess had the assistance of the New Symphony Orchestra and selected Saint-Saëns' concerto in C minor and Beethoven's in G for her chief solos. Much applause followed her performances. The orchestra played the second part of D'Indy's "Wallenstein" and Mozart's symphony in C. They also contributed a set of variations by Charles Wood, of Cambridge, on the Irish air "Patrick Sarsfield," which was heard for the first time. It proved unusually interesting.
46The first of a series of four subscription concerts by the Brussels String Quartet had but two numbers on the pro-
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