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Musical Courier 1908-04-01: Vol 56 Iss 14, 1908
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1A Connecticut Tribute to Schumann-Heink.
3Madame Schumann-Heink's recent appearance before the Colonial Club, of Meriden, Conn., was as brilliantly successful as all the Schumann-Heink concerts have been in the past. To republish press notices now about this celebrated artist would be but to repeat tales many times expressed. However, it will interest many of the admirers of this favorite contralto to read the following editorial under the caption, "Lesson in Manners," from the Meriden Record of March 25, in which the womanly traits of the singer are once more truthfully set forth:
5There is a certain class of people in this old world who believe that haughtiness and even rudeness are evidences of greatness and refinement. In their opinion toploftiness is synonymous with aristocracy.
7If such individuals could only have witnessed the graciousness of Schumann-Heink Monday evening, they might have been provided with a little new food for thought.
9This great artist forgets herself in her consideration of the pleasure of others. It is this utter absence of self esteem, self love, which gives her such a charm. She occupies a position in the musical world where she can command, but it is her pleasure to request instead of demand.
11Madame Schumann-Heink takes nothing for granted on account of her artistry. She accepts every evidence of favor in the spirit in which it is given and is not loath to give tangible expression to her appreciation. She literally forgot no one in her acknowledgments and showed in every way that she enjoyed the plaudits of the multitude.
13If only those who think discourtesy a mark of good breeding might have been present!
15Carl Organ Concert Program.
17William C. Carl has arranged a rare selection of works to present at his free recital next Tuesday evening, April 7, in the First Presbyterian Church, Fifth avenue and Twelfth street. The program will be styled after those of the Motetten Choir concerts given in the Thomas Kirche in Leipsic, where Bach played. The choir of the "Old First" will assist. Following is the program:
19Praise Our God (Lobet God)………….J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
20Ecce quomodo moritur justus………….Jacob Handl (1550-1591)
21Sanctus (Missa Brevis)…………………J. S. Bach (1685-1750) one of two readings
22Sanctus (Missa Brevis)………………..J. S. Bach (1685-1750) one of two readings
23Aria, Halleluja, op. 73……………………Ferd. Hummel one of two readings
24Aria, Halleluja, op. 73………………..Ferd. Hummel one of two readings
25Andreas Schneider.
26O vos omnes……………………………Tommaso Vittoria (1540-1608) (?)
27Now Christ the Lord Is Risen………….Sixteenth Century Organ— one of two readings
28Now Christ the Lord Is Risen………….Sixteenth Century Organ one of two readings
29Choral, Lobt Gott……………………….Buxtehude one of two readings
30Choral, Lobt Gott……………………..Buxtehude one of two readings
31Gavotte in F major………………………Padre Martini one of two readings
32Gavotte in F major……………………..Padre Martini one of two readings
33Fugue in D………………………………J. S. Bach one of two readings
34Fugue in D…………………………….J. S. Bach one of two readings
35Cherubim, Hymn…………………………Tschaikowsky one of two readings
36Cherubim, Hymn………………………..Tschaikowsky one of two readings
37Popele Meus……………………………Vittoria (1540-1608) (?)
38Rejoice in the Lord (Bell Anthem)……..Henry Purcell (1658-1695)
39Credo (Messe Royale)…………………..Henri Dumont (1610-1684) one of two readings
40Credo (Messe Royale)………………….Henri Dumont (1610-1684) one of two readings
41Andreas Schneider and Choir.
42Alleluia! Christ Is Risen (arranged by Mr. Carl)….Alex. Guilmant
44The recital will conclude the Lenten services. No tickets are required.
46Carl Pohlig Abroad.
48Carl Pohlig, the conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, sailed for Germany Tuesday of last week. The Philadelphia correspondent of The Musical Courier, in the Philadelphia letter this week, announces that the orchestra will be increased next season.
50The new directors of La Scala have promised Strauss' "Electra," if finished in time, for next season, with Strauss himself in the conductor's chair.
52Zimbalist Coming Next Year.
54Efrem Zimbalist, the Russian violinist, is coming to the United States next season under the management of J. E. Franke. Zimbalist has played with brilliant success in Germany and England, in addition to his triumphs in his own country. The leading critics of the Fatherland and also in the British Isles have written extended reviews ex-
56tolling the merits of this artist. Among the papers mentioned in Zimbalist's book of press notices are the London Times, Standard, Telegraph, Graphic, Star, Westminster Gazette, The Referee, the Court Journal, the Observer, the Sketch, Vanity Fair, Illustrated News and the Cremona. Complimentary criticisms from the Berlin press include articles from the Lokalanzeiger, Vossische Zeitung, Tageblatt and Borsen Courier.
58LATER MILAN OPERA NEWS.
60Milan, March 19, 1908.
62The crisis at La Scala has finally come to a solution. Pozzale has resigned for the second time; the first time his resignation was not accepted, but owing to the persistent refusal of Mugnone to accept the conductorship, he, Pozzale, tendered his resignation a second time, which was accepted, but notwithstanding this, Mugnone still refused, and in his place Maestro Eduardo Vitale was engaged, and in the place of Pozzale is Maestro Mingardi, an old timer at La Scala's inner works. Now it is next to be seen how the subscribers will accept Vitale, as it is rumored he has not all too many admirers as an orchestral leader; but in these days of penury what is to be done? Meanwhile, Gatti-Casazza has promised to aid in forming the company and selecting the artists for the next season. Gatti-Casazza will leave for New York near the end of April.
64At the Dal Verme "Traviata" is having such a fortunate run that the artists have been re-engaged for the second time for several extra performances…Violetta is Edith de Lis; Alfredo, Farina; Germont, Badini.
66The Corriere della Sera reproduces an article from La Nazione, in which it is asserted that in America the people are beginning to feel that artists must be paid more parsimoniously, as the actual salaries now paid to artists are simply ludicrous, and it states the sums paid to Tetrazzini, Caruso and Bonci. It says that Calvé, for a tournee of two months, received £19,000; the de Reszke brothers getting £320 per night, and so continues with a long list of not only all the operatic celebrities, but also the virtuosi, pianists, violinists, etc., who are not less fortunate.
68In Rome the distinguished singer Federico Ghiron will give a lieder abend, singing the sixteen lieder of the "Dichterliebe," by Schumann and Heine. Some interesting comments are to be made before by Signorina Lemaire.
70Chaliapine, the strong and original Mephisto, does not show much gratitude or admiration for his critics in New York. He will, it is said, write a book on the conditions of art and artists and public and critics in the States. Who had the idea first; Chaliapine or Bonci? Bonci, it is said, is to write the book in English, for which he is assiduously studying that language. E. R. P.
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