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Musical Courier 1913-05-28: Vol 66 Iss 22, 1913
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1BOSTON
2'Phone, 5554 B. B.,
3108 Hemenway Street,
4Boston, Mass., May 24, 1913.
6Boston's first Wagner centenary celebration took place at Jordan Hall on Sunday afternoon, May 18, under the auspices of the Federation of German Societies. The program contained instructive and appreciative discourses on the great matter by prominent speakers, as well as brilliant performances of some of his works under the skilful leadership of Gustav Strube, assisted by sixty members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a male chorus of 200 voices. On the speakers Prof. Paul Grossman read an eloquent eulogy of Wagner in the form of a prologue by Paul W. Hoffmann. Joseph Urban, stage director of the Boston Opera House, made a speech in which he explained his theories as to the modern staging of Wagner's operas and the complete unity of music, text and scenic effects. In conclusion Louis Elson, the distinguished musical writer and critic, gave an interesting discourse. Especially designed by Joseph Urban for this occasion was the striking symbolical curtain, bearing the name of Richard Wagner, which ornamented the back of the stage. These selections from Wagner's operas, with Josephine Knight singing the soprano solo "Dich Theure Halle" from "Tannhäuser," were splendidly given by the orchestra and chorus and afforded the Boston public a last opportunity to hear Gustav Strube in the capacity of conductor: Overture to "Die Meistersinger," the battle hymn from "Rienzi," prelude to "Lohengrin," "Pilgrims' Chorus" from "Tannhäuser," the "Sailors' Chorus" from "The Flying Dutchman" and the overture to "Tannhäuser."
8The unusually interesting and enjoyable concert given at Steinert Hall on Tuesday evening last served to introduce a very talented young violinist and once again to reveal the familiar pleasures of an ever delightful singer. Percy Leveen, the violinist referred to, is a pupil of Emmanuel Ondricek, and shows evidences of an exceptionally good training, beside much native talent. In point of technic, phrasing, rhythm, etc., his playing had much to commend it and reflected great credit on his instructor as well as on himself, but the thing which distinguished this young boy and which should take him far on the road to real success, was not so much what he had gained from instructors as what he possessed in himself, the keenly sensitive musical temperament and instinct and the fine earnestness of purpose which dominated and illumined all his work. Two novelties played by Mr. Leveen for the first time in this city, with the composer at the piano, were C. B. Roepper's "Adagietto" and "Serenade Etrangere," both pieces well constructed and interesting bits of musical writing containing not a little originality. Marie Sundelius was the ever delightful singer of the occasion, and it struck one upon hearing her that not the least part of the pleasure she gives others is the sincere joy she herself puts into her work. With this artist one never feels that singing is a business or a profession—it just seems as if she sings for the sheer love and beauty of this form of human expression. A most fortunate personality, too, with a charm that is so contagious and irresistible as immediately to establish her in sympathy with her audience, is another attribute which differentiates this singer from so many others. A goodly share of the success of this concert was due to Clara Tippett, who accompanied both artists. That Madame Tippett is not only a vocal instructor of authority, but a musician to her finger tips, was evident in the exquisitely played accompaniments, which followed the performers with a sympathy and surety that allowed them to give of their best.
10Dr. Karl Muck and Mrs. Muck sailed Saturday morning, May 24, on the Prinzess Irene for Genoa. Directly upon landing they will go to the Sammering near Vienna, where they will stay until the middle of July. From there they go to their summer home in Dobelbad near Graz, where they will spend the rest of the summer.
12Weston Spies Gale, for several years organist of Emmanuel Church, also sailed on the Prinzess Irene. Mr. Gale has resigned his position in this city, and will go to Munich, where he is to take up the study of orchestral conducting.
14Lila Holmes, pupil and assistant of Jessie Davis, of this city, sailed on May 8 for several months' study with Rudolph Ganz at Clarens, Switzerland. Marjorie Winnewisser, another pupil of Miss Davis, will go in September to Berlin to continue her studies for a considerable period.
16The thirteenth meeting of the Townsend-Club took place on Monday evening, May 19, when the appendid program was given:
18Three songs from The Cycle of Life…………………….Ronald
19Prelude.
20Down in the Forest.
21Love, I Have Won You.
22Mildred Green.
23Request …………………………………………………Franz
24Dedication …………………………………………….Franz one of two readings
25Dedication …………………………………………..Franz one of two readings
26The Rose Complained………………………………….Franz one of two readings
27The Rose Complained………………………………..J. M. Sanderson. one of two readings
28Spring and Love ………………………………………Franz
29Love in Spring ……………………………………….Franz
30Ah, Were I but a Little Bee………………………….Franz one of two readings
31Ah, Were I but a Little Bee………………………..Franz one of two readings
33The Butterfly's Fallen in Love with the Rose…………….Franz
34Carmena Waltz Song ………………………………….Wilson one of two readings
35Carmena Waltz Song …………………………………Wilson one of two readings
36Cradle Song …………………………………………..Brahms
37A Love Song …………………………………………..Brahms one of two readings
38A Love Song …………………………………………Brahms one of two readings
39The Disappointed Serenader…………………………..Brahms one of two readings
40The Disappointed Serenader………………………….Brahms one of two readings
41Allegro Maestoso, from sonata in F minor……………..Brahms one of two readings
42Allegro Maestoso, from sonata in F minor………….Brahms one of two readings
43Concert Etude in A major……………………………..Foldini one of two readings
44Concert Etude in A major…………………………….Feldini one of two readings
45Capriccio, from suite in D major………………………Foote one of two readings
46Capriccio, from suite in D major……………………..Foote one of two readings
47Mildred Barton.
48Excerpts from The Rose Maiden………………………..Cowen one of two readings
49Excerpts from The Rose Maiden……………………….Cowen one of two readings
50Mildred Green, soprano; Alice Reece, contralto; Ralph N. Doble, tenor; Clifford W. Lassen, baritone.
51The club has the assistance of J. Arthur Colburn.
53The Townsend Club, which has proved of great helpfulness to its members, consists of fifty odd pupils of Stephen S. Townsend, who meet every month and give programs such as the above in order to obtain experience in appearing before audiences. Each member has the privilege of inviting a guest and there is usually assisting at these concerts a member of the Hawkins Club, composed of young pianists (pupils of Laura Hawkins Townsend), while similarly at the affairs of this organization one of the Townsend members assist.
55The past week at the Symphony Hall "Pops" marked the third and last of Mr. Urack's period as conductor and brought two special nights, Harvard Night, May 20, and Italian Night, May 21. During his period as leader Mr. Urack has not only called forth unqualified approval for himself as a conductor, but as a composer as well, his various pieces of the lighter and of the more serious order revealing true musical inspiration.
57Members of the Chromatic Club were recently entertained by Mrs. Frederick Leavitt Milliken at "Breaside," her home at Brush Hill, Milton. Alice Eldridge, pianist, and Mrs. George Rice, soprano, furnished the musical program.
59BLANCHE FREEDMAN,
61Newkirk Pupils' Concert Tonight.
63Aeolian Hall, New York, will be the scene of a festal gathering tonight, Wednesday, May 28, by the pupils of Lillian Sherwood Newkirk, who will entertain their friends in a program of music. In addition to the various solos and ensemble numbers, Mrs. Newkirk will direct the Pupils' Chorus Club in several selections. The class numbers sixty, as follows: Clara Marie Jaeger, Alice Smith, Annette Mark, Elinor Jaeger, Ethel Stull, Katherine Dooley, Maude Carver, Marion St. John, Mabel Jackson, Josephine Godillot, Adelaide Pons, Helena Millerd, Mary Cassidy, May Smith, Kittie Barnum, Elise Meyer, Maude Rubey, Margerite Herrera, Lucy Gray, Ethel Becker, Mary Staples, Amelia Becker, Mary Lockwood, Bessie Loder, Mabel McCarton, Adeline Vega, Marguerite Hubbell, Harriet Odell, Grace Burnes, Laura Pollard, Cornelia Odell, Minnabel Block, Margaret Brendlinger, Natalie Mitchell, Frances Holmes, Anna Curtis, Marjorie Wells, Laura Sherwood, Mrs. H. P. Nickerson, Mrs. H. D. Williams, Mrs. Sterling Atwater, Mrs. Amos W. Morgan, Mrs. Lewis Pugh, Mrs. F. C. Grumman, Mrs. Malcolm Turner Brown, Mrs. James A. McGraw, Preston Hart, Porter Morgan, Victor Brundage, Frank Benedict, Warren Scofield, F. C. Grumman, John Foster, D. H. Pollard, Harry Sterling, Leo Williams, George Gilman, Forrest Case, Edwin Austin, Ward Van-Alstyne and W. O. Taylor.
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