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Musical Courier 1911-03-22: Vol 62 Iss 12, 1911
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A town on its own line is one of the directory's headings. That is where the town on a maker's page comes from.
1Henriette Wakefield in Connecticut.
3The following story, from the New York Evening Globe of March 13, tells of Henriette Wakefield's sensational experience in Norwalk, Conn.:
5"Ho-to-to-ho! Ho-to-to-ho! Heia-ha!"
6Whence came that cry, fit only for the majesty of Walhalla's hall?
7The peaceful fields of Norwalk, Conn., were stirred. The hills echoed the call. Again it came:
8"Ho-to-to-ho! Ho-to-to-ho! Heia-ha!"
9Then, with lance awa, crying in triumph, there charged from under the boding trees Grimgerde, Brunhilde's sister, clad in white robes and golden armor and arabesque. Suddenly she curbed her steed and laughed a very human laugh at the amazed landscape and her wondering spectators.
11Leaving behind the boards of the Metropolitan Opera House, Henriette Wakefield donned her warlike garb, saddled her horse, and showed that as a goddess she is worthy—not only in the role of singer, but in that of equestrienne.
13Miss Wakefield is American born and American taught, and is far on the way to great American success—which is to say a great deal. She has studied in America only, and for six years, and is now the second youngest singer on the premier staff of the Metropolitan. A few of her roles are in "Die Walküre," "The Bartered Bride" and "La Giacconda."
15"Die Walküre," however, seizes most upon her artistic and dramatic imagination. Young, pretty, graceful and strong, the fact that the entrance of the daughters of Wotan, singing their cries of triumph, with the bodies of heroes lying across the saddle-bows before them, is presentable only by means of inadequate moving pictures is a source of poignant grief.
17An enthusiastic horsewoman, she determined to be Grimgerde in all reality. And at her home in Norwalk she showed the guests at a masquerade how Grimgerde really appeared. Her favorite mount, Grane, was a loyal assistant.
19"It's really too bad," said Miss Wakefield wistfully, "that it is impossible to present the entrance of die Walkyrie as Wagner's tremendous imagination fancied it. But it's glorious to try it yourself and feel that you are really charging, on a really truly steed, through real vastness, and on a heroic mission.
21"It would be excellent, anyway, if more singers would learn to ride. Then work on the stage—as in 'The Girl of the Golden West,' for instance—would be far more realistic and dignified.
23"Then, too, you have probably noticed that many of our prima donnas are rather stout. Well, if they would exercise—ride horseback especially—they might be pictorially attuned to their parts. Singers over here are so excellent, however, that it is almost unfair to criticise. They have very few like them abroad. No, in America we have far and away the greatest singers. In Europe many of the favorites are prima donnas and tenors that we wouldn't tolerate.
25"I'll stick to my riding. If hard work at my art accomplishes as much as horseback exercise has done for me, I shall be amply satisfied. And to the corpulent prima donna I repeat, exercise by all means; and, if you can, ride."
27Lois Fox Recital Program.
29Lois Fox, the soprano, is to give a recital at the Waldorf-Astoria Thursday evening, March 30. She will have the assistance of other artists in the following program:
31Serenata …………………………………………………Tosti
32Sweetheart Is There ………………………………….Franz
33Hebe's Here! May Has Come! ………………………..Gallatin
34Ballade …………………………………………………Hasselmann
35(no line here) one of two readings
36Harp solo, Marguerite Kirmse. one of two readings
37Das Ringlein …………………………………………..Chopin
38Der Gärtner …………………………………………….Wolff one of two readings
39Der Gärtner …………………………………………..Wolff one of two readings
40Traum durch die Dämmerung ………………………..Strauss
41Der Sandmann …………………………………………Schumann
42Autumn …………………………………………………J. Thomas
43Aria, Batti Batti ………………………………………Mozart
44Prelude …………………………………………………Rachmaninoff
45Nachtstücke ……………………………………………Schumann one of two readings
46Nachtstücke …………………………………………..Schumann one of two readings
47Prelude …………………………………………………MacDowell
48(no line here) one of two readings
49Leo Tecktonius. one of two readings
50Foreign folk songs—
51A Yodle Call of the Swiss Mountain Maids.
52A Morning Prayer.
53Hunting Song.
54Folk Song.
55Black Forest Song.
56Imitation of a Black Forest Cuckoo Clock.
57Lois Fox.
58Serenade ……………………………………………..E. Liebling
59Etude …………………………………………………Chopin
60Tremolo (requested) ………………………………….Gottschalk
61(no line here) one of two readings
62Leo Tecktonius. one of two readings
63Old Southern negro melodies—
64An Original Slave Lullaby.
65(With harp and piano accompaniment.)
66An Old Favorite Melody.
67An Old Jubilee Hymn.
68(With harp accompaniment.)
69A Typical Coon Song.
70An Old Unpublished Texas Plantation Song.
71Lois Fox.
73Patterson and Olinsky at Burritt Studios.
75Edna Patterson, soprano, gave a recital in the Burritt studios on March 14 which showed the artistic attributes of this excellent artist in good light. Beginning with songs by Henschel, MacDowell and Mason, she sang Graham Peel's cycle, "A Country Lover," next, following with German lieder, Liszt's "Lorelei" closing the group. This was especially well sung. "Will Niemand Singen" was sung with archness, and "The Year's at the Spring" with fine fervor, in a rushing tempo. The coloratura ability displayed in "Caro Nome" was a surprise; extreme high notes were brilliant and easily produced. Helen Patterson played excellent accompaniments. March 16 Genevieve Olinsky presented a program of modern songs, some Russian and Polish songs being interesting novelties. Nicola Thomas played violin solos, and a good sized audience attended both these affairs. one of two readings
76Edna Patterson, soprano, gave a recital in the Burritt studios on March 14 which showed the artistic attributes of this excellent artist in good light. Beginning with songs by Henschel, MacDowell and Mason, she sang Graham Peel's cycle, "A Country Lover," next, following with German lieder, Liszt's "Lorelei" closing the group. This was especially well sung. "Will Niemand Singen" was sung with archness, and "The Year's at the Spring" with fine fervor, in a rushing tempo. The coloratura ability displayed in "Caro Nome" was a surprise; extreme high notes were brilliant and easily produced. Helen Patterson played excellent accompaniments. March 16 one of two readings
78Genevieve Olinsky presented a program of modern songs, some Russian and Polish songs being interesting novelties. Nicola Thomas played violin solos, and a good sized audience attended both these affairs. one of two readings
80Sybla Ramus to Play in This Country.
82Sybla Ramus, a violinist who has been highly praised by the critics of Germany, England and Italy, is to make her American debut. The date will be announced later. Many Americans have heard Miss Ramus abroad, and these will be delighted to hear her in this country. This artist has won her successes in some very critical communities. The foreign papers have enlarged upon her musicianship and her extended repertory. It is claimed that Miss Ramus plays the music of all schools with marvelous facility and understanding.
84The concerts at which Miss Ramus has appeared in Europe have attracted very large audiences. Her coming appearance in the United States, therefore, has awakened interest. She is sure of a hearty welcome.
86Musicales in Rutland, Vt.
88The last in a series of musicales was given recently at the home of Mrs. John N. Woodfin, in Rutland, Vt. The program included a presentation of "Enoch Arden," the reader being Florence Wood Russell, and Margaret H. Ross playing the musical setting at the piano. Miss Woodfin's performances of compositions by Debussy, MacDowell, Moszkowski, Burmeister and Grieg were greatly admired. She is a talented pianist, and among the masters who have endorsed her are Richard Burmeister, whose "Persian Song" she played on this occasion. The program, as announced, was devoted to modern composers. At the first musicale in this series old music was considered, and the second took up music of the romantic school. Miss Frazin, a harpist from Albany, N. Y., assisted at the first, and Miss Westcott, a violinist from Hartford, appeared.
90Virgil Recitals in Wanamaker Auditorium.
92Through the courtesy of John Wanamaker, the Virgil Piano School, of 42 West Seventy-sixth street, New York City, Mrs. A. M. Virgil, director, will give a series of recitals in the Wanamaker Auditorium, today (Wednesday), tomorrow (Thursday), Friday and Saturday of this week. Warner M. Hawkins is to give the program this afternoon and his numbers include the Liszt concerto in A major. The orchestral part will be played on a second piano by John H. Stephan and the organ by Alexander Russell.
94Thursday and Saturday programs will be given by students in the children's class of public performance. The Friday afternoon recital is to be given by eight students in the senior class of public performance. Juliette Lippa, soprano, will assist. All music lovers are invited to attend these recitals.
96Ziegler Institute Discussions.
98The third discussion on Voice Culture took place at the Ziegler Institute, Tuesday evening, March 14. There was a very good attendance. The subject of the evening was "Musical Interpretation in Singing." The act from "Hänsel and Gretel," which was so charmingly sung and acted at the last musicale, was, at the request of a number of friends of the institute, repeated. It gave full chance for the display of the dramatic talent of the two young singers, Miss Nagel and Miss Dubbs. Mr. Briggs showed splendid voice control and had to repeat his numbers. Miss King in the difficult aria from "Der Freischütz" and Miss Hine in a group of four interesting songs showed the results of excellent voice culture. The singers were well supported by the efficient accompanist, Beatrice Raphael.
100Hess Coming for the Milwaukee Saengerfest.
102Ludwig Hess, the great German tenor, who comes to America under the management of M. H. Hanson next season, is expected in this country the 1st of June to fill an engagement at the National Saengerfest in Milwaukee, which takes place the third week in June of this year.
104Mr. Hess will then return to Europe, as he has been chosen the principal tenor soloist at the great Liszt anniversary, which will be given by the German Music Verein at its forty-seventh music festival, to take place during October at Heidelberg. This festival will be on a colossal scale. Three great musical directors, Felix Mottl, Richard Strauss, and Siegmund von Hausegger, have been engaged. Dr. Philipp Wolfrum, another musical director, is preparing the festival programs. Mr. Hess is to sing the tenor part of the oratorio "Christus," and in the Italian sonnets of Liszt.
106Kramer Re-engaged by Halevy Singing Society.
108To the Musical Courier,
109New York.
111GENTLEMEN—The Halevy Singing Society wish to express their great appreciation of your notice of encouragement in your great musical paper recently and unanimously expressed our sincere thanks to you at our meeting last Tuesday evening. We also report to you the fact that we have re-engaged Leon Kramer, of New York, for our leader.
113Respectfully yours,
114(Signed) M. Vasa,
115Business Manager.
117Kronold Compositions at Manuscript Society.
119Monday evening, March 27, 8.30 o'clock, the fourth private concert of the Manuscript Society of New York will take place at the National Arts Club, Gramercy Park. Following two songs by Susannah Macaulay, sung by Victorine Hayes, the following works, printed and manuscript, by Hans Kronold, will be presented: Song cycle, "Roses and Cypresses," Elizabeth Morrison; cello solo, "Fantasie Orientale," the composer; songs for tenor, Craig Campbell; cello soli, the composer. Mr. Kronold and Edward Rechlin will play accompaniments, and following the concert refreshments will be served as usual.
121Madame Wheat-Ball with Minneapolis Orchestra.
123Genevieve Wheat-Ball (who since her marriage has been living in Des Moines Ia.) leaves this week for a tour of ten weeks through the West, Northwest and Canada with the Minneapolis Orchestra. Mrs. Ball will be remembered by her admirers as a pupil of James Stephen Martin, of Pittsburgh. She studied her extensive repertory with him. She will sing the contralto roles in "Elijah," "The Beatitudes," "Gerontius," "Faust," "Lohengrin" and "The Redemption," and will also appear in miscellaneous programs.
125Jaques to Give Ward's "Saviour," March 28.
127Edmund Jaques announces a performance of Frank E. Ward's oratorio, "The Saviour of the World," Tuesday, March 28, 12 o'clock noon, in Old St. Paul's Chapel, Broadway and Fulton streets. Mrs. Frank E. Ward, soprano; Mildred Potter, contralto; William Wheeler, tenor, and Tom Daniel, bass, will sing the solos, the composer at the organ, Mr. Jaques conducting. At the last musical service 1,168 people attended. Edward Strong and Andreas Sarto were the soloists; Dr. Baier presided at the organ.
129Charles W. Clark to Give Recital.
131Charles W. Clark, the baritone, recently arrived in New York from Paris, is to give a song recital in Mendelssohn Hall, Thursday afternoon, March 30. Mr. Clark's successful presentations of three new ballads by Debussy at the concerts of the New York Symphony Society in the New Theater on Friday of last week and Sunday of this week resulted in requests for a recital.
133Doré Lyon Morning, March 24.
135Owing to the illness of the leading woman for each of the comedies that were to be given at her morning of opera and comedy in the Berkley Theater, Mrs. Doré Lyon has been compelled to postpone the performance until Friday, March 24, 11 a. m. Tickets for the original date will be good at this time.
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