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Musical Courier 1913-05-28: Vol 66 Iss 22, 1913
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1Spooner and Pilzer at Rahway.
3Philip Spooner, tenor, and Maximilian Pilzer, violinist, assisted by Margaret Harrison, soprano, and Frank Bibb, accompanist, gave a recital in the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Rahway, N. J., on Friday evening, May 23, presenting the following program:
5I Would That My Love ………………………………………Mendelssohn
6(Violin obbligato.)
7Minnelied ………………………………………………………..Brahms
8Where'er You Walk …………………………………………..Handel
9Du bist mein All ……………………………………………….Brodsky
10Sonata, E major ……………………………………………..Handel
11Dresden China ……………………………………………….Maloy
12Questa O Quella (from Rigoletto) ………………………..Verdi
13I Hear You Calling Me ………………………………………Marshall
14Jewel Song (from Faust) ……………………………………Gounod
15Waltz Caprice …………………………………………………Pilzer
16Romanza (from concerto) ………………………………….Wieniawski
17Caprice Basque ……………………………………………..Sarasate
18Cradle Song ………………………………………………….Le Massena
19Arioso (from Pagliacci) ……………………………………Leoncavallo
20Liebesfreud ……………………………………………………Kreisler one of two readings
21Liebesfreud …………………………………………………..Kreisler one of two readings
22Caprice Vennais ……………………………………………..Kreisler
23Mr. Pilzer.
25At the conclusion of the concert the consensus of opinion was to the effect that it was the finest musical event ever given in Rahway and the delighted listeners were eager to express this opinion publicly. In spite of the execrable weather there was a good sized audience present, which made up in enthusiasm what it lacked in numbers. All the artists received tumultuous applause, and their efforts were rewarded with hearty and constant demonstrations of approval. As a result, there was a general request for a return recital in the fall.
27Mr. Spooner was in splendid voice and delivered his numbers with such skill and art that he was compelled to add many encores. Although it is difficult to differentiate between his numbers, Mr. Spooner made a particularly big effect with Handel's "Where'er You Walk," Brodsky's "Du bist mein All," and the aria "Ridi Pagliacci," and he delivered Le Massena's unique "Cradle Song" with great daintiness and charm. The Mendelssohn number with obbligato was also thoroughly appreciated, the voice and violin blending sweetly and effectively. Mr. Spooner is making rapid strides in his art, and is fast being recognized as one of America's best tenors.
29Mr. Pilzer, although on this occasion laboring under the disadvantage of having to play on damp strings, probably never evoked from his instrument more brilliant or mellifluous tones. At the conclusion of the Kreisler numbers the audience refused to depart and he was compelled to add several encores. The Handel sonata was delivered in a beautiful classic spirit, and the scintillating "Caprice Basque" stirred the audience to a high pitch. Miss Harrison sang the "Jewel Song" in a manner that showed her vocal resources as well as her command of the Italian tongue and operatic tradition. Her voice is of a rich and sonorous quality, although at times it is capable of very delicate shades of softness. The middle tones of Miss Harrison's voice are the best, which leads one to believe that she is more of a mezzo. The audience was much pleased with her selection and demanded an encore.
31KEENE MUSIC FESTIVAL.
33Residents of New Hampshire look forward to the annual music festival at Keene, inasmuch as Nelson P. Coffin, its able conductor, has never failed to give them a musical treat. This year Mr. Coffin lived up to his reputation when he presented Lillian Blauvelt, the noted soprano, as stellar attraction of his "artist's night," and supported her with two such sterling artists as Max Salzinger, the young Austrian Boston Opera baritone; Rosa Olitzka, the well-known contralto, and the Boston Opera Orchestra, under the direction of Concertmaster Louis Eaton.
35In the Keene Chorus Club, which consists of about six hundred mixed voices, Mr. Coffin has an organization that was a revelation to the professional artists who saw and heard its work. Its deportment would be a splendid standard for some of the choruses of larger cities than Keene to follow. Mr. Coffin's control over it is complete. Its members do not whisper or rustle programs between numbers; they rise and seat themselves in an almost military manner, and when their time comes to sing they sing as if they enjoyed it.
37The popularity of the Chorus Club is evidenced by the fact that every seat in the big City Auditorium was sold out several days before the performance.
39Madame Blauvelt has probably never sung for a more appreciative and enthusiastic audience. Her first number with the orchestra, the "Air de Bijou," from "Faust," was splendidly rendered, and after several recalls she responded with Mrs Beach's "Ecstasy," which she sang delightfully.
41A group of songs was her next offering, Durante's "Danza," "Pour Quoi," by Delibes, and Dessauer's brilliant "Ouvre." At its close Madame Blauvelt received a storm of applause and an insistent demand for a repetition of the last number, but she sang instead the dainty old English melody, "Cherry Ripe."
43Her last number was the "Bolero" from the "Sicilian Vespers," one of her old favorites. At its close she received a splendid ovation, most of the audience rising to applaud her. As an encore she sang by request, "Home Sweet Home," her accompanist, Edward Rechlin, improvising a very beautiful accompaniment.
45Mr. Salzinger, who, at short notice, took the place of Arthur Phillips, scored an immediate success with the "Toreador" song from "Carmen," and later aroused great enthusiasm with the "Prologue" from "Pagliacci" and a group of songs, "Asra," by Rubinstein, "Komm mit mir," by Ruecklauf, and "Im Herbst," by Franz. The rich resonance of his voice and its splendid volume made every note of his singing a delight, and he was obliged to respond with several encores.
47Madame Olitzka lived up to her reputation and showed her dramatic ability in two arias, "Gerechter Gott," by Wagner, and "Ah! mon Fis," from "The Prophet." She was in particularly good voice and her hearers showed their appreciation in no uncertain manner.
49The work of Edward Rechlin, who accompanied all of the artists, cannot be spoken of too highly. He received many congratulations from both audience and artists after the performance.
51Merk's Boston Recital. one of two readings
52Merr's Boston Recital. one of two readings
54Hans Merx, the German lieder singer, who met with marked success in his recital on May 12, in the ballroom of the Hotel Somerset, Boston, Mass., received the most complimentary tributes concerning his rendition and interpretation of a program which was unique in scope and of high artistic merit. The unanimous opinion of the Boston German Society, under whose auspices the recital was given, is that Mr. Merx not only is a musician, but a scholar who understands the poetry of the lieder, as well as the music, and therefore is able to present a composite. There were present many distinguished persons, among them Dr. Edmund von Mach, president of the society; Professor Hugo Munsterberg, past president; Professor Kuno Francke, first vice-president; Professor Charles E. Fay and Dr. Walter Wesselhoef, vice-presidents; Albrecht von Schroeder, Mrs. Karl Muck and Eva von Blomberg, directors. Carl E. Lamson provided sympathetic accompaniments.
56The program was as follows:
58Prolog aus Pagliacci ………………………………………Leoncavallo
59Gute Nacht ………………………………………………….Fr. Schubert
60Rückblick ……………………………………………………Fr. Schubert
61Frühlingstraum ……………………………………………..Fr. Schubert
62(Aus dem Cyclus Winterreise—Wilh. Müller.)
63Fahrt zum Hades (Mayrhofer) ……………………………Fr. Schubert
64Totengräber-Weise (Schlechts) ………………………….Fr. Schubert
65Freisinn (Göthe) …………………………………………..Rob. Schumann
66Der Musikant (V. Eichendorff) ………………………….Hugo Wolf
67Kein Haus, keine Heimat (Fr. Halm) …………………Joh. Brahms
68Fremd ………………………………………………………Mathieu Neumann
69Wanderlied ……………………………………………….Mathieu Neumann
70(Aus den Liedern eines Zigeuners—Busse-Palma.)
71Mir träumte von einem Königskind (H. Heine) ……….Arno Kleffel
72Unter den blühenden Linden (A. Ritter) ……………..Rob. Laugs
73Bonn (Carmen Sylva) ……………………………………Aug. Burgert one of two readings
74Bonn (Carmen Sylva) ……………………………………Aug. Bungert one of two readings
76A chorus composed of ex-chorus girls will do evangelistic singing in a Chicago rescue mission. If these girls have reformed, why don't they stop singing?—Detroit Journal.
78Alice Preston to Sing at Saratoga.
80Alice Preston, soprano, has been engaged to sing, on May 31, at "Yaddo," the Saratoga residence, of Mrs. Spencer Trask. This estate consists of 700 acres and a magnificent mansion, in which, a year ago, the memorial Gothic chapel for Mr. Trask was dedicated by the late Bishop Doane, to the creative work of American art and education, and at which Miss Preston sang. The lectures given in the chapel are free to the people of Saratoga and delivered by eminent speakers and musicians. On this occasion Miss Preston will sing a group of songs from Mrs. Trask's play "The Little Town of Bethlehem," which was given by the Ben Greet Company. The music was written by the Hon. Thomas M. Osborne, who will play the accompaniments.
82Millionaires and Music.
84"Why has your daughter dropped her hospital work so soon?"
85"She found she'd have to nurse poor patients for two years before they entrusted her with any millionaires. So she's going on the stage in a musical comedy."—Pittsburgh Post.
87Available to exploit or manage some famous artist or great musical organization. Many years' experience and highest standing all over America. One organization managed by me made over $200,000 in eight years, another $125,000 in five years, another $74,000 in six months, another $36,000 in seven weeks, another $20,000 in seven weeks. Am now manager in America for Mr. Arthur Nikisch. Address Howard Pew, care of MUSICAL COURIER, New York.
89Clarence DICKINSON
90CONCERT ORGANIST
91Organist and Chormaster Brick Presbyterian Church
92Organist Temple Beth-El
93Conductor Mendelssohn Glee Club
94In Europe Summer 1913
95412-5th Avenue, New York City
97Now Coaching New Recital Programs with Mme. Sembrich at Nice
9945 Engagements In Recitals and Orchestral Concerts Now Booked For
101ALMA GLUCK
102Tour Commences January 1st
103Immediate Application Now Necessary For Dates
104Management: Wolfsohn Musical Bureau
1051 West 34th Street, New York
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