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Musical Courier 1913-11-12: Vol 67 Iss 20, 1913
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1SEATS AUCTIONED FOR CINCINNATI ORCHESTRA.
3High Premiums Paid by Prominent Citizens—Symphony Rehearsals Begun for First Concerts This Week—Dr. Kunwald Recipient of Ovation from Orchestra Players—Matinee Musicale Events—Chorus Rehearsed for May Festival.
5Cincinnati, Ohio, November 7, 1913.
7The auction sale of choice seats for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concerts, held during the past week at the Sinton Hotel, set a new record for number of seats sold, premiums received, and number of choices, which is very pleasing news to all patrons and supporters of the orchestra. The total amount of premiums on seats was $6,510. This is $732 more than last year's premium, which was the record figure up to that time. The number of seats sold at the auction was 1,247; the number of choices sold was 449. The first choice of seats went to Mrs. Thomas J. Emery, a wealthy philanthropist and a staunch supporter of the orchestra. Mrs. Emery paid $75 premium each for eight seats. Mrs. Charles P. Taft, the president of the Symphony Orchestra Association, won second choice, paying $50 premium for four seats. Mrs. C. R. Holmes, former president of the Orchestra Association and her sister, Mrs. Julius Fleischmann, together bid for third choice, paying $50 each for four seats. The officers of the Symphony Association, who have worked untiringly for the success of the orchestra and for the continued growth of musical intelligence in Cincinnati, are naturally elated at this evidence that their labor is bearing fruit, and that each year more new names are added to the list of Symphony subscribers, furnishing conclusive proof that the orchestra is no longer a luxury, a source of musical culture for the few, but a public necessity, supported by all kinds and conditions of people—which is what a great orchestra should be. Mrs. Charles P. Taft, the president, was ably assisted by the following directors during the sale and in the preliminary work of what promises to be an exceptionally brilliant symphony season: Bertha Baur, Mrs. A. H. Chatfield, Mrs. Frederick Eckstein, Jr., Mrs. J. Walter Freiberg, Mrs. John Gates, Mrs. Robert Halstead, Mrs. C. R. Holmes, Mrs. F. D. Jamison, Mrs. R. A. Koehler, Emma L. Roedter, Mrs. L. N. Stix, Mrs. Joseph Wilby, Mrs. C. B. Wright, George W. Armstrong, A. H. Chatfield, Julius Fleischmann, Maurice J. Freiberg, Harry M. Levy, William Cooper Proctor, J. G. Schmidlapp, W. Kesley Schoepf, and Charles P. Taft.
9Preceded by the most successful season and auction sales in the history of the Symphony Orchestra Association, the opening concerts of this season will be given in Emery Auditorium next Friday afternoon and Saturday evening. In celebration of Wagner's centenary, Dr. Kunwald has arranged a program made up of this master's works, using Beethoven's beautiful fifth symphony as the concluding number. Members of the Symphony directorate and Dr. Kunwald are gratified by the evidence of public approval evidenced by the support given and are confidently expecting the most brilliant season ever presented to the Cincinnati public. The overture on the program will be that of Wagner's "Meistersinger." This will be followed by the funeral march from "Götterdämmerung." This third number is the "Parsifal" prelude. The other two selections by Wagner are the "Waldweben" from "Siegfried" and the "Bacchanale" (Venusberg), from "Tannhäuser." Dr. Kunwald's readings of Beethoven are comprehensive and sympathetic, and therefore his performance of the fifth symphony is being looked forward to with eagerness by Cincinnati musicians and music lovers.
11Dr. Ernest Kunwald's entrance on the stage of Emery Auditorium last Monday, the occasion of the first rehearsal of the season, was the signal for an enthusiastic outburst from the eighty-five men assembled. Perhaps no orchestra leader was ever so vociferously "welcomed home." Dr. Kunwald is a great favorite with his men, who respect his firm and kindly rule, and admire his masterly grasp of the works performed. In response to this salute Dr. Kunwald made a little speech, referring to the unprecedented success of the orchestra last season and telling of the great achievements he expected from the orchestra this year. At the conclusion of his remarks Dr. Kunwald took up his baton and the "Bacchanale" from "Tannhäuser" floated out into the auditorium. The changes made in the orchestra during the summer are at once noticeable. The first rehearsal passed off with much eclat. Dr. Kunwald also took part in his first chorus rehearsal for the May Festival this week, urging upon the choristers the necessity of regular attendance and thorough work. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will be the official orchestra of the May Festival this year and Dr. Kunwald is taking steps this early in the season to become acquainted with the capabilities of the choral body.
13The first concert of the Cincinnati Conservatory Orchestra on the evening of November 6 brought rich laurels to Signor Tirindelli, under whose artistic enthusiasm and magnetic baton this resourceful student body has attained astounding results. Several matters demand special attention in connection with this first event of the season—primarily those of scope and maturity. Beginning as a string organization the Conservatory Orchestra has enjoyed a steady, healthy growth until it has this season assumed the proportions of a full orchestra, and in its new form showed its capacity in a genuinely fine rendition of the Schubert "Unfinished Symphony." Signor Tirindelli's dominant yet sympathetic personality, his artistic fire and lofty aspirations for his orchestra have indeed worked miracles. The overture "Le Nozze di Figaro" of Mozart, given an effective and fluent presentation, proved a propitious opening to a highly enjoyable evening. A group of novelties of Sibelius, Debussy and Schütt, orchestrated by Signor Tirindelli, demonstrated the resourcefulness of the orchestra and were much applauded, the Waltzer-Märchen of Schütt in particular, played with all the rubato and nuance of a virtuoso body. Two Hungarian dances of Brahms concluded the program in a brilliant manner and called forth a storm of enthusiasm. The two soloists, Myrtle Connor, soprano, pupil of Dr. Fery Lulek, and Gertrude Isidor, violinist, pupil of Signor Tirindelli, represented brilliantly the master classes of the conservatory. Miss Connor sang the aria, "Vissi d'Arte" from "Tosca." Gertrude Isidor, whose rapid progress has been observed with interest for a number of years, surpassed all her former appearances by the mature technical skill and breadth of interpretation with which she rendered the first movement of the Tschaikowsky concerto in D major for violin and orchestra.
15The third of the College of Music subscription events presenting the College String Quartet assisted by Miss Westfield, pianist, will be given at the Odeon, November 18. The popularity of the subscription concerts this year surpasses all previous series and is another evidence of the increased interest in performances of the best music. The string quartet has been a strong force in the musical uplift of any community with pretentions for the best in musical art, and the College of Music organization has ever been represented by men of the finest musical understanding and profound knowledge. In this year's personnel are included Johannes Miersch, first violin; Adolph Borjes, second violin; Walter Werner, viola, and Ignatz Arhiewicz, cello. Word has been received at the College of Music of the advancement of James Harrod to the leading tenor role in "Robin Hood," which has again been started on the road. Mr. Harrod received the most of his training while a member of the class of Douglas Powell, who has taken a deep interest in the development and success of his talented protege. "The Tales of Hoffman" has been selected by the College of Music for performance in the near future by the Springer Opera Club. An excellent cast of splendid voices will be presented on this occasion, and rehearsals will be held several times each week until the time of performance. The musical directors will again be Albino Gorno and Romeo Gorno, while Joseph O'Meara will instruct the members of the cast in their stage business. The performance is scheduled for the early part of next month.
17The American debut of Marcian Thalberg, fixed for Tuesday evening, November 18, is anticipated with keen interest. He will give a series of piano recitals in this city during the season. On his first public appearance he will devote himself to Bach, Chopin and Liszt.
19Edgar Stillman Kelley inaugurated this year's season of Symphony Lectures at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Saturday morning. During the past two years Symphony Orchestra patrons have found Mr. Kelley's illuminating lectures invaluable and the Recital Hall was yesterday completely filled with devotees to the cause of music. The lectures will occur at eleven o'clock on Saturdays preceding each symphony twain of concerts, and are open to all symphony patrons. Mrs. Kelley's illustrations on the piano prove a delightful factor.
21Louis Victor Saar continues to have honors thrust upon him. The genial composer pianist of the College of Music is receiving congratulations on winning the Kimball prize, offered by the Chicago Madrigal Club for mixed chorus. It is considered rather remarkable in view of the fact that Mr. Saar won the Kimball Prize last year; no other instance is known of the award going to the same composer in such a short space of time. Mr. Saar will be the guest of the Madrigal Club when his work is produced at the second concert in February.
23The first of the series of noon recitals by students at the College of Music was held in the Odeon last week, and these recitals will continue throughout the year. Talented pupil's from the classes of Albino Gorno, Lino Mattioli and Lillian Arkell Rixford were heard to good advantage at the first recital.
25Mrs. Adolph Hahn, president of the Matinee Musicale, has engaged Emilio de Gogorza for the first concert by an outside artist, December 16, at the Sinton Hotel. The Matinee Musicale is having a most successful season, and already has a long waiting list. A rather unusual program will be presented at the first club concert, January 6. Cadman's Song Cycle, "The Morning of the Year," will be sung by a quartet consisting of Mary Conrey-Thuman, Walter Vaughn, Martha Hersh and John Hersh. Dell Kendall-Werthner, with a chorus of women's voices, will sing the 137th Psalm, with harp, organ, piano, and violin obbligato.
27Mrs. Thomas Allen chairman of the Woman's Club Music Department, has asked Mrs. Adolph Klein to take charge of the program for the first meeting of the year, December 3. Mrs. Klein, who is a musician of fine attainment and a pianist of professional calibre, is arranging a noteworthy program. Emil Heermann, the brilliant concertmaster of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, has already been secured, and he with Mrs. Klein and Gustave Albrecht, also of the orchestra, will play the Brahms trio for piano, violin and horn. Mr. Heermann will play a group of soli, and Mrs. Klein hopes to secure a singer also. Tickets will be sold to non-members for this one concert.
29Emma Heckle, the well known teacher of voice, has returned from a pleasant vacation spent with friends in New York and on Long Island, and is established in her studio, 303 Odd Fellows Building, where she is very busy with a large and promising class of ambitious singers.
31JESSIE PARTON TYREE.
33Hazel Harmon Sings at Guilford College.
35Hazel Harmon, mezzo-soprano, presented an interesting program in Memorial Hall, Guilford College, N. C., Saturday evening, November 8.
37The program was made up of four groups: Miscellaneous songs, folksongs, stories in song and love stories. Mattei's "Odi Tu" (Italian boatman's song), Lassen's "Vöglein, Wohin So Schnell?" and McMillan's "The Diver" (a modern American song), constituted group one.
39Folksongs were represented as follows: Negro, "De Moanin' Dove"; Irish, "Dusk of Autumn" (Fox); Indian, "From the Land of the Sky Blue Water" and "The Moon Drops Low" (Cadman).
41"Hannah's at the Window Binding Shoes," a type of American ballad about the time of the Civil War (Hutchinson), and "Lorraine, Lorraine, Lorree" (Löhr), typical of the English ballad of to-day, comprised the "Stories in Song."
43"Janet's Choice" (old English), by Claribel, "My Ladie" (Scotch), by Thayer, "A Banjo Song" (Negro), by Homer, and "Thy Beaming Eyes" (American), by MacDowell, belonged to the "Love Stories" group.
45Miss Harmon's rich mezzo soprano voice and her artistic dramatic talent promise much for the future of this singer. She is a pupil of Mme. Devine.
47Josephine Rhoades played the accompaniments.
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