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Musical Courier 1909-05-05: Vol 58 Iss 18, 1909
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1[Artists contemplating American engagements can secure valuable practical advice by consulting Mr. Delma-Heide, Paris representative of The Musical Courier.]
330, RUE MARBEUF (CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES), PARIS, April 19, 1909.
5Georgia Richardson, a gifted pupil of that excellent piano master, Wager Swayne, whose concert earlier in the month at the Théâtre Femina has been noticed in last week's columns of THE MUSICAL COURIER, is a native of Detroit, Mich. For the last three years she has been an earnest and diligent student with Wager Swayne, in Paris. Recently Miss Richardson was engaged to play with orchestra at the Théâtre Marigny, when she chose the E flat concerto of Liszt, with which she achieved so brilliant a success that she was immediately re-engaged for the following concert. Her manner at the piano is quiet and modest, yet her style is brilliantly effective. Her playing produces effects that sound at once massive and splendidly orchestral. She possesses a singing tone and succeeds admirably with exquisite pedal effects. Her rhythm is strong and her dynamics are worked up to thrilling climaxes. Miss Richardson's technical equipment is equal to anything she may desire to undertake at the piano—indeed, she is most accomplished in this direction and recognizes no limit. Having a memory that is marvelous, she has consequently a prodigious repertory, which includes all of the standard concertos for piano with orchestra. Mr. Swayne, who may rightfully claim to be the successful educator of some remarkable pianists, is naturally very proud of one of his latest and most gifted pupils, Georgia Richardson, who attributes all of her musical knowledge and her splendid success to his conscientious tuition and guidance.
7Katharine Fisk held a musical reception on Sunday last at her superb studio, when she had the pleasure of greeting a large assembly of people come to pay her homage. The following is quoted from a French daily, the Gil Blas: "Last Sunday, at the studio of Katharine Fisk, the celebrated American singer, a matinee musicale was given, which was a veritable fête for the audience privileged to attend. The best pupils of Madame Fisk appeared with fine success. Alyse Gregory sang in admirable style the 'Shadow Song' from 'Dinorah,' by Meyerbeer, and her brilliant execution was greeted with enthusiastic applause. Minnie Tracey, a colleague of Madame Fisk, who sang recently Isolde in Geneva, returned in time to contribute to the eclat of this delightful program, and Gustave Ferrari sang very artistically, while accompanying himself, several of his exquisite compositions. Elizabeth Hammond, the young and gifted artist, played several selections on the violoncello, displaying great talent and wonderful virtuosity.
9At the last meeting of the Ladies' Benevolent Society at Salle Hoche, an excellent musical program was given. Mme. Camille Decreus, who has just returned from a successful concert tour in Germany, contributed some beautifully played violin numbers, accompanied by her husband, the well known pianist. Oscar Seagle was heard in an Italian aria and a group of German songs, and aroused great enthusiasm with his magnificent work. His pupil, Ruth Cunningham, sang an aria from "Cavalleria Rusticana," and received much applause for her artistic singing.
11Henry Eames gave the last of his six "Talks on Musical Appreciation" to a most enthusiastic audience that was too large to be accommodated in his spacious studio. Mr. Eames is particularly qualified by temperament and study to speak with knowledge and force upon the subject of the ultra-modern French group of writers of which Debussy is the leader. His remarks upon Debussy's ideals of beauty, the materials he uses, his method of work and achievement were very illuminating and convincing, and in Mr. Eames this new cult of subjectivity and atmospheric effects has a strong disciple and illustrator. He, with his pupils, played many compositions for piano by Debussy and Ravel, Dukas and Chabrier, also the symphonic poem "Afternoon of a Faun," as arranged for two pianos. At the close of the program the guests were invited to remain to tea with Mrs. Eames.
13The series of annual open air performances at the Théâtre des Arènes in Beziers will be continued this summer when a lyric tragedy, in three acts, "La Fille du Soleil," will be given on August 29 and 30. The music is by André Gailhard to a libretto of Maurice Magre.
15At the Théâtre Lyrique de la Gaité, the first work to be produced next season, will be "Quo Vadis." This week's program at the Gaité includes "La Vivandière," "Mauguelonne," "La Favorita," and "Mignon." The Isola brothers are keeping up the interest in this house in a wonderful manner.
17Woman's ways are sometimes said to be queer—but so are man's, as will be seen in the following engagement: Mlle. Vinci (an appropriate name in this instance), who recently sued the directors of the Paris Opéra for arrears of salary and won her case, has signed a further two years' engagement with the managers of the Opéra.
19Edouard Colonne, who, owing to indisposition from overwork, has been resting in the Riviera the past few weeks, returns to conduct his orchestra tomorrow on the occasion of the fiftieth representation of the play "Beethoven," at the Odéon.
21Among musical arrivals in Paris are: Mrs. Edward Thaw (well known here before her marriage as Jane Olmsted, the pianist), and Mr. Thaw. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schelling are also here.
23Katharine Fisk entertained at dinner last Tuesday evening the well known opera singer, Lina Cavalleri. Among the guests was also Frank Pollock, the New York tenor.
25King Clark, with some forty odd pupils of his famous Paris studios, will give a public audition in the large Salle Gaveau on May 22. This will be the first public audition given in Paris by Mr. Clark and the promised concert is exciting intense interest alike among friends and foes.
27SHEET MUSIC IN PARIS
28Americans and others residing in or visiting Paris will find a large assortment of choice Sheet Music of all kinds—vocal and instrumental—at MAX ESCHIO'S Sheet Music House, 13 Rue Lafitte, near the Boulevard. Representative of Schott, Simrock and others. Telephone, 108-14
30LOLA LANDÉ
31(Premier Prix du Conservatoire de Vienne)
32Concert Pianist and Teacher
33METHOD LESCHETIZKY
34Prepares Pupils for Concert Performance
3510 RUE KEPPLER PARIS
36Highest Testimonials and Artist References
38MISS GAIL GARDNER
39MEZZO SOPRANO
40European Tour, 1908-9, with the TRIO-CHAIGNEAU
41162 Avenue Victor Hugo PARIS
43DOSSEUR VOCAL STUDIOS
44PARIS: 87bis, RUE SPONTINI
45Cable Address: "Fradossier."
47FRIDA EISSLER LESCHETIZKY TEACHER
48PIANIST and TEACHER
4969 Avenue d'Astie PARIS
50Hotel Powers
52OSCAR SEAGLE VOCAL INSTRUCTION
53Pupil of JEAN DE RESZKE
5417 RUE MOZART, PARIS
56MISS GAIL GARDNER MEZZO SOPRANO
57European Tour, 1908-9, with the TRIO-CHAIGNEAU
58162 Avenue Victor Hugo PARIS
60WAGER SWAYNE
6139 Rue de Prony (Parc Monceau), Paris
62Planists Prepared for Public Appearances
64Mme. Regina de Sales
65SINGER AND TEACHER
66Voice Culture from First Rudiments to Highest Finish. Pupils trained for Opera, Oratorio and Concert. Experts for Diction, Languages and Acting.
67Villa Stella, 39 Rue Guersant, Paris
69HENRY EAMES
70PIANIST and TEACHER
7112, Rue Leonard de Vinci PARIS
73KATHARINE FISK
74VOICE
75Associate Professors for French Diction and Mise-en-Scène
76Studio-Theatre 7 Rue Chaotal Paris
78King Clark Studios
798 RUE BUGEAUD, PARIS
80Cable Address: "FRANARK, PARIS"
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