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Musical Courier 1911-03-22: Vol 62 Iss 12, 1911
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1The Philadelphia Orchestra.
2PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 18, 1911.
4The largest audience of the season assembled in the Academy of Music at the pair of concerts for the twenty-third week of the Philadelphia Orchestra, with Madame Schumann-Heink as soloist. The program opened with Beethoven's symphony (the eighth), being justly termed "the symphony without a slow movement," and was given with wonderful effect. Madame Schumann-Heink needs no introduction to Philadelphia, where she is always accorded a royal reception. "The Three Gypsies" (orchestrated by L. V. Saar) was a great selection and given in her inimitable style, full of humor. The violin obligato was played by Thaddeus Rich, concertmeister of the orchestra. "The Erl King" was presented as it never has been given in Philadelphia before, for Schumann-Heink seemed thoroughly inspired with the spirit of this masterpiece and gave it a wonderful reading. The Gounod number, an aria from the opera "Sapho," was beautifully sung and the diction perfect. In gracious response to the tumult of applause, Madame Schumann-Heink sang the air from "Samson and Delilah." A word about the work of the orchestra at this concert. In the Grieg suite it gave a fine reading of the Norwegian legend and for Schumann-Heink's accompaniment the orchestra and leader richly deserved the warm praise she bestowed upon them.
6Wednesday evening the eleventh of the twelve popular concerts by the Philadelphia Orchestra was given, the program being devoted to requests. A notable number was Handel's largo, in which the violin solo by Thaddeus Rich, with harp accompaniment by Mr. Schuecker, was beautifully played and again fine work was done in the "Thais Meditation." The "Overture Sonnelle," Tschaikowsky; Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody," and Strauss' "Blue Danube," completed the very enjoyable program.
8At the twenty-fourth pair of concerts the program will be Wagnerian, with excerpts from the operas "Das Rheingold," "Die Götterdämmerung," "Die Meistersinger," "Die Walküre," "Tristan und Isolde" and "Parsifal."
10Jules Falk, violinist, appeared in a recital in Witherspoon Hall on Monday evening. His playing is distinctly individual and full of delicate shading. Mr. Falk had the assistance of Cara Sapin, contralto, and Max Herzberg, at the piano. The violinist scored a thoroughly deserved success.
12One of the social events of the season for which many luncheons and teas were arranged was the recital given on Tuesday afternoon at the Bellevue-Stratford, by Ethel Altemus, pianist; Josephine McCulloh, the well known dramatic soprano, and Jerome Uhl, Jr., baritone.
14The first Tetrazzini concert in Philadelphia thrilled the large audience assembled in the Academy of Music on Tuesday evening. The "Mad Scene" from "Hamlet" was an opening number that proved effective in showing the wonderful brilliancy of her voice, and her ability to produce every tone nuance needed in this difficult aria. The "Bel Raggio" from "Semiramide" Madame Tetrazzini sang here for the first time, giving to it an exquisite flute-like clarity. Two short songs by Mozart and Grieg, the latter the "Sunshine Song" followed. The "Chant du Mysol" from "La Perle du Bresil" came as a final number. Owing to an insistent demand, the diva graciously granted an encore after each number on the program, the first being the famous old aria, "O Luce de Quest Anima" from "Linda di Chamounix"; "Saper Voreste" from Verdi's "Un Ballo in Maschera" and "Aida's" "Ritorn al Vincitor" and at the very last, while the people stood, she sang the "Last Rose of Summer." Madame Tetrazzini was assisted by Walter Oesterreicher, flutist. Many beautiful flowers were presented which were received in Tetrazzini's so spontaneous and altogether charming manner.
16The fifth concert of the season by the Boston Symphony Orchestra with the assistance of Madame Kirkby-Lunn in a program of works by Schubert, Saint-Saëns, Sibelius, Wagner and Tschaikowsky, will be given on Monday evening.
18Thursday evening a free organ recital was given in Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church by Ellis Clark Hammann, organist of the church, assisted by Henry Hotz, basso. The "Fourth Symphony," by Widor, "A Day in Venice" by Nevin, and three short numbers, prelude to "Tristan and Isolde" Wagner; "Spring Song," Hollins and "March Militaire," Schubert were the numbers played by Mr. Hammann while Mr. Hotz sang "Arm, arm ye Brave," Handel, and "Israfel," King. The program was enjoyed by a large congregation.
20Works by Bach, Dvorák, Guilmant, Brewer, Hollins and Mendelssohn are included in the third organ recital in the Church of the Incarnation. Walter St. Clair Knodle, organist, was assisted by Anna W. James, soprano, who sang the "Ave Maria," Bach-Gounod and "Jesu, Jesu, Miserere," Nevin. These Lenten organ recitals have been thoroughly enjoyable and particularly so, because the organ is notable for being one of the best voiced instruments in the country.
22Next Thursday evening a concert of much interest will be given in Griffith Hall, by Horatio Connell, Florence Hinkle, John Braun, Eugen Klee, Mrs. Russell King Miller, Thomas à Becket Russell King Miller, John S. Thompson and Stanley Muschamp. This concert has been arranged in recognition of the splendid work of a former well-known Philadelphia teacher. Among those taking part are several who have received their first training at his hands.
24Mary Hallock has just returned from Harrisburgh, Pa., where she was the soloist with the Mendelssohn Club of that city.
26Owing to the very sudden death of the wife of Paul Rahmig, the second recital by Thaddeus Rich, concertmeister of the Philadelphia Orchestra, is postponed until some time in April. Mr. Rahmig was to have assisted Mr. Rich, playing the double bass in the Bottesini concerto. Sincere sympathy is extended to him in his trouble.
28Musical events for the following week are:
29Monday evening, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Academy of Music, "Aida," Metropolitan Opera House.
30Tuesday afternoon, David Bispham and Bessie Abbot in recital, Lyric Theater.
31Wednesday evening, Alma Graf Recital, New Century Drawing Rooms. Manuscript Music Society, Orpheus Club Rooms, "Rigoletto," Metropolitan Opera House.
32Thursday afternoon, pupils of Madame Nelson in recital, Acorn Club. Olive Mead Quartet, New Century Drawing Rooms.
33Thursday evening, concert by pupils of Emil Gastel, Griffith Hall.
34Friday afternoon, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Academy of Music.
35Friday evening, Ada Sohn Piano Recital (of the Leesfond-Hille School), Griffith Hall, "Carmen" (last performance of this opera), Metropolitan Opera House.
36Saturday afternoon, triple bill, "The Secret of Suzanne," second act of "Tales of Hoffman" and the Russian ballet, Metropolitan Opera House.
37Saturday evening, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Academy of Music (Wagnerian Program), Premiere of "Quo Vadis," Metropolitan Opera House.
39Baernstein-Regneas Pupils in Concerts.
40As reported in THE MUSICAL COURIER last week, Andrea Sarto, the baritone, gave a successful recital at the Ogontz (Pa.) School for Young Ladies. Sunday of last week Mr. Sarto was heard in New York in an impressive performance of Rossini's "Stabat Mater." Both by his lieder singing as well as in oratorio and in opera, Mr. Sarto has advanced to the front ranks of lyrical interpreters in this country.
41Cara Sapin, the contralto, sang with marked success at the recent MacDowell Club concert in Carnegie Hall, and again her fine voice was heard in the performance of "The Beatitudes" with the New York Oratorio Society in the same hall. Madame Sapin's recital in Philadelphia with Jules Falk, violinist, brought her universal praise from the critics and public. Mention was made of her style and excellent vocalization.
42Florence Stephan Maley, the coloratura soprano, has appeared at many private musicales during the season. Mrs. Maley is in New Haven, Conn., this week to fill two engagements.
43Ilon Berger, also from the Baernstein-Regneas studio, is continuing her successful tour in the West.
44Cleo Gascoigne, who is with the Metropolitan Opera Company, is to give a recital in April. Among the numbers which she will sing are the polonaise from "Mignon" and the waltz song from "Romeo and Juliet."
45Sara Anderson is to give her last recital March 23, and her program is to include a cycle by Cornelius.
46Teachers and professional singers desiring to study with Mr. Baernstein-Regneas during the summer will be obliged to make their appointment at once.
48"Lazarus" to Be Given.
49"Lazarus," the cantata by the late Julian Edwards, will be sung next Sunday evening at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Lenox avenue and 122d street, New York City, Jennie Hall Buckhout will be the soprano soloist.
50"Lazarus" was given at the Sunday evening concert in the Metropolitan Opera House, April 3, 1910, and conducted by Mr. Edwards. This was the last time the lamented composer was seen in public.
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