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Musical Courier 1908-04-01: Vol 56 Iss 14, 1908
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1serving of special mention are Bessie Mark and Lascome Wallis, both very promising singers, and the violinist, M. Tinlot, who plays remarkably well; but—the program was too generously long for fuller notice in this correspondence.
3Grace Lee Brown, an American soprano singer, who has been studying in Paris, is leaving for New York by the steamship Pretoria, Hamburg-American line, March 22.
5Feodoroff, the Russian tenor, who made his recent debut at the Paris Grand Opéra in the role of Lohengrin so auspiciously, at once came in for demand for "star" performances at the various opera houses in the provinces, and with permission of the directors of the Opéra, he has been making appearances "en représentation," i.e., as a guest or star. Here are some of the press opinions won by the successful tenor in the town of Nantes:
7A special place must be accorded the tenor, Feodoroff, who sang the role of Lohengrin with a voice fresh and pure, which he uses with much taste and the style commanded by the best Wagnerian traditions. M. Feodoroff revealed himself an artist of the highest order; and his singing of the third act, as well as the Grail narrative, won him a magnificent ovation.—Le Journal, March 10, 1908.
9The expectations of the public with regard to a remarkable performance of "Lohengrin" were more than surpassed. Feodoroff, the Russian tenor, brought by the management direct from the Paris Opéra for the occasion, is simply a marvelous artist. His voice is one of beautiful quality and incomparable charm, and appeals to the listener like a sweet caress. And then! such purity of style! such art! Feodoroff realized for us our highest ideals. With such intelligence, such absolute beauty did he sing the immortal love duet and the sublime Grail narrative. The public recognized his magnificent art by repeated warm and enthusiastic recalls; and after the love duet he received an ovation.—L'Espérance du Peuple, March 10, 1908.
11A new Lohengrin, M. Feodoroff, from the Paris Opéra, gave to the hero of the Grail all that the character demands of the mystic, blended with the human. He looked almost Christ-like, and throughout the opera—even in the duel scene and in the love duet of the third act—he maintained the calm dignity of a supernatural being. The voice of Feodoroff is most beautiful, and his use of it is absolutely effortless, no matter what the height to which he soars. Feodoroff played with the difficulties of the score as if they were the simplest and most natural things, and proved himself an artist in the highest sense to connoisseurs capable of appreciating the best. Never in Nantes have the opening solo, the love duet and the Grail narrative been sung so exquisitely. Of all the interpreters of Lohengrin, M. Feodoroff easily ranks first.—Le Matin, March 10, 1908.
13At the Lamoureux concert, M. Chevillard still being absent owing to trouble of his eyes, the baton was again wielded by M. André Messager, who was proclaimed a successful conductor and greatly applauded. The program contained the overture to "Fidelio"; the symphony "Antar" by Rimsky-Korsakow; prelude to the fourth act of "La Catalane" by F. Le Borne; "Le crépuscule des Dieux," Wagner, final scene, with Mme. F. Kaschowska as Brunhilde; "Tristan et Yseult," prelude to third act, and closing with the overture to "Les Maitres Chanteurs," Wagner.
15The Salle of the Conservatoire was given over to the Quatuor Capet, who played in excellent manner the fourth, ninth and fourteenth quartets of Beethoven.
17DELMA-HEIDE.
19An Interesting Autograph Card.
20The accompanying picture post card was sent to THE MUSICAL COURIER from Berlin by a distinguished gathering assembled in honor of Augusta Zuckermann, whose portrait is the one encircled by the celebrated autographs. They are those of Joan Manen, Siegfried Wagner, Arthur Nikisch, Eugen d'Albert, Artur Schnabel, Alfred Grünfeld, Dr. Richard Strauss and Heinrich Grünfeld. Arthur M. Abell, THE MUSICAL COURIER's Berlin representative, was in the party, and added his name to the card.
22Theodore Spiering for America.
23It is probable that the violinist, Theodore Spiering, who has made such a profound success in Germany and England, will make a tour in the United States next year. Mr. Spiering has reached a point in violin solo work that has aroused universal attention of musical people on the Continent and in England also, and his engagements are booked far ahead in both countries, but he will have ample time for a short tour in this country in January, February and March, 1909.
25A list of works performed by Mr. Spiering in Berlin alone, since February, 1906, illustrates his activity:
27WITH ORCHESTRA.
28E major concerto …………………………………………..Bach one of two readings
29E major concerto ……………………………………………..Bach one of two readings
30Concerto …………………………………………………….Beethoven one of two readings
31Concerto ………………………………………………………..Beethoven one of two readings
32G minor concerto …………………………………………..Bruch one of two readings
33G minor concerto ……………………………………………..Bruch one of two readings
34Variations …………………………………………………….Joachim one of two readings
35Variations ………………………………………………………Joachim one of two readings
36Phantasie …………………………………………………….Schumann one of two readings
37Phantasie ………………………………………………………Schumann one of two readings
38Eighth Concerto (Gesangscene) ………………………..Spohr one of two readings
39Eighth Concerto (Gesangscene) ……………………………Spohr one of two readings
40Fifth Concerto ……………………………………………..Vieuxtemps one of two readings
41Fifth Concerto ……………………………………………….Vieuxtemps one of two readings
43WITH PIANO.
44Fantaisiestück ……………………………………………….Hugo Kaun one of two readings
45Fantaisiestück …………………………………………………Hugo Kaun one of two readings
46Rhapsodie Boheme (first performance in Berlin) …….Franz Ondrecek one of two readings
47Rhapsodie Boheme (first performance in Berlin) ……….Franz Ondrecek one of two readings
48Concert Morceau, A major ……………………………….Saint-Saëns one of two readings
49Concert Morceau, A major …………………………………Saint-Saëns one of two readings
50Fantaisie Appassionata …………………………………..Vieuxtemps one of two readings
51Fantaisie Appassionata ………………………………………Vieuxtemps one of two readings
52G minor sonata …………………………………………….Tartini one of two readings
53G minor sonata ……………………………………………..Tartini one of two readings
54Devil's Trill ………………………………………………….Tartini one of two readings
55Devil's Trill ……………………………………………………Tartini one of two readings
56D major sonata …………………………………………….Nardini one of two readings
57D major sonata ……………………………………………..Nardini one of two readings
58D minor sonata …………………………………………….Veracini one of two readings
59D minor sonata ……………………………………………..Veracini one of two readings
60Passacaglia ………………………………………………….Handel-Thomson one of two readings
61Passacaglia ……………………………………………………Handel-Thomson one of two readings
62Two Romances (G major and F major) ……………..Beethoven one of two readings
63Two Romances (G major and F major) …………………Beethoven one of two readings
64Hungarian Dances, Nos. 9 and 10 …………………….Brahms-Joachim one of two readings
65Hungarian Dances, Nos. 9 and 10 ………………………..Brahms-Joachim one of two readings
66Melody and Scherzo, op. 42 …………………………..Tschaiikowsky one of two readings
67Melody and Scherzo, op. 42 ……………………………..Tschakowsky one of two readings
68Polonaise, op. 8 …………………………………………….Laub-Wilhelmj one of two readings
69Polonaise, op. 8 ……………………………………………..Laub-Wilhelmj one of two readings
70Barcarole …………………………………………………….Ondrecek one of two readings
71Barcarole ………………………………………………………Ondrecek one of two readings
72Zephyr ………………………………………………………..Hubay
73Perpetuum Mobile ………………………………………..Novacek one of two readings
74Perpetuum Mobile …………………………………………..Novacek one of two readings
75Toccata, op. 15 …………………………………………….Tor Aulin one of two readings
76Toccata, op. 15 ……………………………………………..Tor Aulin one of two readings
77Barcarole, op. 15 …………………………………………….Tor Aulin
78Ballade (first time in Berlin) ……………………………S. Coleridge-Taylor
79Berceuse (first time in Berlin) ………………………….Theodor Holland
80Hungarian Rhapsody (first time in Berlin) ………….Arthur Hartmann one of two readings
81Hungarian Rhapsody (first time in Berlin) ……………Arthur Hartmann one of two readings
82Intermezzo, op. 88 (first time in Berlin) ……………..Bruno Oscar Klein
83Indian Legend ……………………………………………..Carl Busch one of two readings
84Indian Legend ……………………………………………….Carl Busch one of two readings
86FOR VIOLIN ALONE.
87First Sonata ………………………………………………….Bach one of two readings
88First Sonata …………………………………………………..Bach one of two readings
89Chaconne …………………………………………………….Bach
90First Sonata, op. 42 ………………………………………Reger
91Erlking ………………………………………………………Schubert-Ernst one of two readings
92Erlking ………………………………………………………..Schubert-Ernst one of two readings
94It will be noticed that Mr. Spiering has introduced some American compositions in his recitals and concerts. This must not be forgotten.
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