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Musical Courier 1909-03-17: Vol 58 Iss 11, 1909
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1LATER BALTIMORE NEWS.
2BALTIMORE, March 14, 1909.
4Monday, the 8th, at 4 p. m., an interesting group of pupils of the eminent teacher, Otis B. Boise, gave a composition concert at the Peabody Conservatory. Those participating as composers were Paul Wells, Eugene Bonner, Mary Hutchins, Louis Fisher, Marguerite Maas, Helen Harden, Mary S. Schenck, Henrietta Straus, Louise M. Chamberlaine, Ida Haugh, Gussie Reinhardt, Carline Hirsh, Lawrence Goodman and Eileen Adler. The following students were chosen as interpreters of the various vocal, piano and violin works, in addition to Paul Wells, Marguerite Maas, Carline Hirsh and Eileen Adler, who played their own compositions, viz: Cathryn Horisberg, Elizabeth Leckie, Harry Sokolove and Nellie Sellman. That Mr. Boise has given unsparringly of his abundant endowments was clearly demonstrated in the fruits of this concert; and happy indeed the teacher who can inspire such enthusiasm and devotion as this distinguished man has implanted in the hearts of each of his pupils.
6The Metropolitan Opera Company gave "Hansel and Gretel" and "Pagliacci" on the night of the 8th to a large audience at the Lyric. The casts included Homer, Mattfeld, De Pasquali, Amato and Caruso. The Lyric will be made into a twentieth century opera house by the Metropolitan owners, at a cost of $200,000, or more, if necessary.
8Loraine Holloway, F. R. C. O., gave the third recital upon the beautiful new organ at St. David's Church, Roland Park, on the evening of the 9th, playing in his accustomed artistic manner works by Hollins, Smart, Beethoven, Lemmens, Guilmant, Bach, Boellmann, Deshayes, Wolstenholme, Wagner, Mascagni and Mendelssohn. He had the assistance, as vocalist, of Lynn Hobart, the solo tenor of Mt. Vernon Church and the Madison Avenue Temple. Mr. Hobart sang "Comfort Ye" and "Every Valley," from "The Messiah," and "Gloria," by Buzzi-Peccia, adding to the excellent reputation he has achieved since becoming a resident of this city.
10Clarence E. Reynolds, of the Thirty-fourth Street Collegiate Church, New York City, gave an organ recital at the Church of the Ascension on March 10, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Smock and the church choir. Mr. Reynolds has appeared at this church for several successive years and his skillful playing has given much pleasure upon each occasion.
12Emmanuel Wad, of the Peabody staff of professors, gave the fourteenth recital in the main hall on Friday, the 12th. Mr. Wad is another member of the Conservatory faculty who has assisted in making his department one of the best of any in the land, and as a soloist he is worthy to be classed with those who are eminent in the art. He possesses a rare individuality, which combines both the deep apprehension of the weighty and serious sides of life and a charming perception of the lighter and jocular parts, making him at all times a delightful associate. In his art he is indeed masterful, and his recitals always furnish his enthusiastic listeners with much food for thought, and, as well, a presentation of novelties and old favorites which afford an infinite degree of pleasure because of his finished artistry. His pupils bear his impress and are his devoted friends. Mr. Wad played numbers from the works of Paderewski, Mendelssohn, Scarlatti, Schumann, Saint-Saëns, Sinding and Chopin.
14The fine hall in the McCoy Building of the Johns Hopkins was the scene of an interesting function Saturday night, March 13, when a representative audience went to hear a fine concert, and incidentally to aid an excellent charity, the Light Street Free Kindergarten. The inability of Mrs. Charles Morton, soprano, to appear, owing to serious illness in her family, was a cause of deep regret upon the part of her many friends, but at the last moment her place was filled by Mrs. Clifton Andrews. Mrs. Andrews was an ample and able substitute, and sang with that finish and sureness of musicianship which all those knowing her skill are wont to expect of her. Others who appeared were Nellie Sellman, contralto; George Hodges, tenor; Merrill Hopkinson, baritone; Harry Sokolove, violinist; Joel Belov, cello, and Frederick R. Huber, pianist. After a miscellaneous program, the four singers gave the "Persian Garden," by Liza Lehmann.
16MUSICAL AFFAIRS IN SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
17SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 11, 1909.
19The present season has been unusually active in a musical way, both as to local attractions and outside organizations and soloists who have appeared here. The Boston Symphony Orchestra has visited the city three times, and its soloists included Gabrilowitsch and Caroline Clarke-Gardner Bartlett. This is the first season Springfield has had the privilege of hearing this splendid organization three times, and the patronage accorded the superb orchestra augurs well for future visits.
21The Musical Art Society, under the direction of Arthur H. Turner, has already given one concert, and will give the second the last of this month, at which Lambert Murphy, the tenor, will be the soloist. The orchestra, which is an important adjunct to the society, will play Mendelssohn's "Italian" symphony, and several smaller works.
23Plans are well under way for the annual May Festival, under the direction of John J. Bishop. Geraldine Farrar has been secured as soloist, and several important works are to be given, of which fuller announcement will be made later.
25One of the most important events of the entire season was the appearance last Monday night at the Court Square Theater, of the quartet of vocalists: Signor Bonci, Marie Rappold, Madame Flahaut and Herbert Witherspoon. The last named was the only one of the four who had been heard in this city, and there was great enthusiasm over their appearance.
27MYRON A. BICKFORD.
29New Engagements for Werrenrath.
31Reinald Werrenrath, the baritone, has been engaged by the Theodore Thomas Orchestra, of Chicago, for the coming tour of music festivals. Saint-Saëns' "Samson and Delilah" and Bruch's "Arminius" are two of the works Mr. Werrenrath will sing with the orchestra. Then, Mr. Werrenrath has been booked for the May music festivals at Albany, N. Y., and Nashua, N. H. Last week he was engaged by William R. Chapman for the Maine music festivals at Bangor and Portland, which will be held during the week beginning October 11.
33Ovide Musin
35The Belgian violin virtuoso, professor and composer, has decided—after repeated requests from American violinists who have studied with him in Europe—to establish permanently in New York City his special school for violin. A large number of students are already enrolled, and those who wish to study with Mr. Musin this winter should apply at once for a hearing at 52 East Twenty-first street, New York.
37C de RIGAUD
38THE ART OF SINGING
39LARGE VOICE PLACING TO REPERTORY
40A GREAT ARTIST'S OPINION
41Madame Langendorff's great control of Metropolitan, New York, and Royal Opera, Berlin and Vienna, says
42May 1st, 1908.
43I have found now, as close and natural a course of tuition as Madame de Rigaud's. I have profited greatly by her thoroughly scientific method and am convinced she has removed all kinds of faults in an incredibly short time. She develops small voices so that they blow out to stage, individual and attractive ones. [Translation]
44Call or Address Residence Studio: THE LINLAUGH
452647 Broadway, Between 100th and 101st Streets
46Telephone, 1152 Riverside, New York
48PROVIDENCE MUSICAL NEWS.
49PROVIDENCE, R. I., March 13, 1909.
51When one hears a concert like the one given by the Metropolitan Opera House Quartet, consisting of Marie Rappold, soprano; Marianne Flahaut, contralto; Herbert Witherspoon, baritone; Alessandro Bonci, tenor, and Pietro Floridia, pianist, music becomes life from its lowest actual up to its highest ideal. Association and the subtle influence of melody and harmony account for much of the power of music. Human feeling, expressing itself in musical tones, and so arousing the imagination with its tremendous capabilities for awakening joy, can alone explain the mighty reach and range of music power. Music, thus understood, has a noble mission to elevate and express man's spiritual nature. The fact that Providence hears such concerts very seldom may make us a little over enthusiastic. The program was arranged with admirable good taste. The curiosity of the large audience was naturally centered in Signor Bonci, who sang divinely, and the listeners were quite enthralled. It would require too much space to analyze the work of each singer. The audience went to this concert with the highest expectations and nobody was disappointed. Providence is grateful to Ernest Goerlitz, under whose management the concert was given.
53It seems to be the custom that soloists who appear in Providence with the Boston Symphony Orchestra return sooner or later for a recital. In that way Heinrich Gebhard, the pianist, of Boston, was heard, he being engaged to play before the Listeners' Club, which is an adjunct to the Music School of which Anne Gilbert Cross is the director. Gebhard played a charming program, zeal and devotion being evident in every number. His touch is firm and crisp, and he plays with the taste of a highly educated musician. His gavotte was a dainty composition. His program was: Rhapsodie, op. 79, No. 2, Brahms; "Waldstein," sonata, op. 53, Beethoven; "Aufschwung" and "Des Abends," Schumann; valse, op. 42; "Impromptu," op. 36, and scherzo, No. 2, Chopin; "Reflets dans l'eau," Debussy; "Russian Dance," Tschaikowsky; gavotte, Gebhard; fantaisie on Verdi's "Rigoletto," Liszt. There was a very large audience present.
55George M. Potter, pianist, and James King, baritone, gave a joint recital last Wednesday evening at the Y. M. C. A. Hall. The program consisted of numbers by Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, Bendix, and Pinsuti. The recital was a thoroughly enjoyable one.
57The programs of the Lenten organ recitals the past week were unusually attractive and showed the good taste of the different organists, who showed that they all are thoroughly at home at the organ. One of the most important ones was given by Dr. Hamilton C. Macdougall, professor of music at Wellesley College. This recital was given in connection with the course on "The Evolution of Music," at Brown University, and the organ Dr. Macdougall used was the beautiful instrument in Sayle's Memorial Hall. He will play here again next Thursday. At the Mathewson Street Church, Frank E. Streeter gave an organ recital, assisted by Mrs. Streeter. At Grace Church, Arthur H. Ryder was heard. At St. John's Episcopal Church, Mrs. Wheelwright, assisted by Helen Tyler Grant, violoncello, gave a recital. At St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, the organist and director, Bertha An-
59CECIL FANNING BARITONE
60(ACCOMPANIST: R. D. TURPIN)
61ADDRESS:
62Manager-East of Pittsburgh, HENRY WOLFSON, 131 East 17th St., New York City | Manager-For the West, WISCONSIN CONCERT BUREAU, 729 Franklin Place, Milwaukee, Wis
63Southern Manager-FRANK E. EDWARDS 36 Methodist Book Concern Building, Cincinnati, Ohio
65FRANK ORMSBY TENOR
66ORATORIO, CONCERT, RECITAL
67Personal Address, 180 Claremont Ave.
68MANAGEMENT: HAENSEL & JONES
691 East 42d Street, New York Tel., 1077-381b
71GIULIA ALLEN Prima Donna Soprano (Coloratura)
72Season 1908 Italian Opera Co.
73Late with Caruso Concert Company
74Address HENRY WOLFSON, 131 East 17th Street, New York
76MILTON BERNARD Correct Voice Production OPERA, ORATORIO and LIEBER 1730 BROADWAY NEW YORK Voices tried free Friday mornings
78JOSEF LHEVINNE THE GREAT RUSSIAN PIANIST Direction: HENRY WOLFSON 131 East 17th Street SEASON 1908-09
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