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Musical Courier 1913-05-28: Vol 66 Iss 22, 1913
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1Hattie Clapper Morris' Annual Concert.
3Encomiums seem superfluous when considering the work of a teacher of the standing of Hattie Clapper Morris, whose fame as oratorio and concert singer, as well as teacher, extends not only throughout the United States and Canada, but to Europe as well. When pupils can give a musicale of such excellent character and quality as that held at the Morris studios, the Sonoma, Fifty-fifth street and Broadway, New York City, on the evening of May 13, no other testimonial of her unusual ability as a teacher is necessary. Such uniformly pure, even, easy tone production, such body of tone, clear enunciation, subtle interpretation and artistic finish is rarely demonstrated so completely in a pupils' musicale.
5Margaret Keyes, who has just closed a successful season with the Chicago Grand Opera Company, with re-engagement for next year, was present and graciously sang operatic arias, German lieder, old English songs and many other songs to the great enjoyment of those present. Miss Keyes, whose only teacher is Mrs. Morris, is a wonderful example of what an American girl, with the right tuition, is able to do on the operatic stage, in oratorio and concert without European prestige.
7Frieda James, whose beautiful voice and lovely singing are well known in social circles in both New York and Europe, sang Hüe's "J'ai pleuré en Rêve" and Hildach's "Lenz" with wonderful finesse.
9Irene Cumming, leading soprano of the Manhattan Ladies' quartet, rendered the aria from "Der Freischütz" (Weber) in such a splendid manner as to evoke enthusiastic applause.
11Martha Woodsum's delightful interpretation of Bachelet's "Chère lui" and Woodman's "Birthday Song" disclosed a lovely soprano, sweet, flexible and true.
13Three contraltos, each with an unusual individual quality, were Mrs. Henry Parr, who sang Thome's "Sonnet d'Amour" with charming nuance; Ophelia Krum (formerly with the Aborn Opera Company) in the "Blind Girl's Song," from "Gioconda," who showed a voice of great richness and sympathy, and Brenda Macrae, a handsome young Canadian woman, with voice of wonderful range and quality. Last summer Miss Macrae sang before the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, receiving flattering appreciation from these. "Mimi Pinson," from "La Bohème," and "Schlupfwinkel" (La Forge) were her selections.
15A rare coloratura soprano—delicate, sweet and flexible—and delightful personality made Mrs. Martin Echeverría's selection, "Printemps" (Stern), one of the most attractive of the evening.
17One would never conclude from her manner of singing the aria "Un bel di vedremo," from "Madama Butterfly," that Emily Steinbach has been studying so short a time. She is a thorough musician and student, with a big soprano voice of exquisite quality. Mrs. Morris expects to see Miss Steinbach on the operatic stage in the near future.
19Bradford Kirkbride, of the "Spring Maid" Company, with his full, resonant tenor, demonstrated in the aria, "Vision fugitive" ("Herodiade"), and Huhn's "I Rise from Dreams of Thee," that the masculine portion of the program was in every respect equal to the feminine.
21Florence Wessell's accompaniments were both skilful and sympathetic.
23Mrs. Morris, in company with her friend, Martina Johnson, the violinist, will sail June 7, on the steamship Oceanic. She will go first to London, where a large class is awaiting her. Mrs. Morris will return late in September and will reopen her New York studio at the Sonoma about October 1.
25Among other enthusiastic Morris pupils are Ethel Barrymore and Lillian Russell, who, on account of important public engagements, were unable to be present.
27Guilmant Organ School Commencement.
29The twelfth annual commencement of the Guilmant Organ School, Dr. William C. Carl, director, will be held Monday evening, June 2, at the Old First Presbyterian Church, Fifth avenue and Twelfth street, New York. The final examinations will be held by the board of examiners, consisting of Professor Samuel A. Baldwin, of the City College, and C. Whitney Coombs, the well-known organist and composer, on Monday and Tuesday, May 26 and 27. The candidates will be required to play two given pieces at the organ, harmonize a melody at sight, harmonize a figured bass at sight, transpose a given chant at sight, read a trio at sight, read a vocal score at sight, and modulate to keys designated by the examiners. Paper work will consist of harmony and counterpoint, musical dictation, musical form, organ construction and organ tuning, hymnology and an essay on a given subject. It is needless to say that those who successfully pass through this ordeal will be entitled to their certificates.
31Under Dr. Carl's splendid administration, the Guilmant Organ School has won the high esteem of organists and musicians throughout this country, as well as in Europe. The excellence of the material graduated from that school is ample testimony of the thoroughness and skill of those in charge. This has been the most remarkable season in its history. For months there has been a waiting list, and as the season terminates, the list is still full, and that for next year already of large proportions, so that, with those who could not be accommodated this season, next year promises to be another banner one in the history of the school. Not only is the director receiving many new applications for tuition, but is constantly having calls from churches desiring organists. The reputation of his school is such that its graduates are said never to be in want of a position, but on the contrary, are eagerly sought for. After the close of the season, Dr. Carl will make his annual trip to Europe, starting about July 1.
33One of the special features of the commencement will be the singing of Bishop's "Lo, Hear the Gentle Lark," by Margaret Harrison, accompanied on the organ by Dr. Carl.
35Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra at Galesburg.
37The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, Emil Oberhoffer, conductor, appeared in a music festival, consisting of a matinee and an evening concert, at the Central Congregational Church, Galesburg, Ill., on May 20, 1913. Both concerts were given under the auspices of the Knox Conservatory of Music. At the matinee, which commemorated Wagner's centenary, the following assisted: Barbara Wait, contralto; Joseph Schenke, tenor; Cornelius Van Vliet, cellist. The program follows:
39Prelude to Die Meistersinger………………………………………Wagner
40Tenor solo, Prize Song from Die Meistersinger………………Wagner
41Waldweben (Forest Murmurs)………………………………….Wagner
42Song of the Rhinedaughters, from Götterdämmerung……..Wagner
43Cello solos—
44Romance sans paroles………………………………………….Van Goens
45Tarantella………………………………………………………..Popper
46Cornelius Van Vliet.
47Symphonic poem, Finlandia…………………………………….Sibelius
48Contralto solo, More Regal in His Low Estate, from The Queen of Sheba……………………………………………..Gounod
49Barbara Wait.
50Waltz from Serenade No. 2, op. 63, for string orchestra…Volkmann
51Ballet, Dance of the Hours, from La Gioconda………….Ponchielli
53At the evening concert Luella Chilson-Ohrman, soprano; Arthur Middleton, baritone, and Richard Czerwonky, were the soloists. This was the program:
55Symphony No. 6, Pastoral, in F major, op. 68………….Beethoven
56Concerto for violin No. 8, Gesangscene…………………….Spohr
57Richard Czerwonky.
58Symphonic poem No. 3, Les Preludes…………………….Liszt
59Soprano solo, Aria, Caro nome, from Rigoletto………….Verdi
60Luella Chilson-Ohrman.
61Intermezzo—
62Clair de Lune, from Werther (A Starry Winter Night)….Massenet
63Prelude to cantata, La Vierge……………………………Massenet
64Baritone solo, Air du Tambour Major, from La Caid……Thomas
65Arthur Middleton.
66Overture Solennelle, 1812……………………………Tschaikowsky
67(Organ, John Winter Thompson.)
69The Renacimiento Quartet of Barcelona gave five concerts at Madrid, embodying a history of chamber music. The composers were: Haydn, Dittersdorf, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms, Smetana, Borodin, Franck, D'Indy, etc.
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