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Musical Courier 1913-11-12: Vol 67 Iss 20, 1913
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1Amadeo Bassi's Paris Encomiums.
3As the Duke in "Rigoletto" and Radames in "Aida," the noted tenor Amadeo Bassi, of the Chicago Grand Opera Company, won the appended Paris criticisms:
5AS THE DUKE IN "RIGOLETO."
6It is no stranger who arrives among us in the person of M. Amadeo Bassi. His world wide reputation had already won in Paris enviable glories. He, in fact, belonged to the famous Italian company which, eight years ago, had a very great success at the Theater Sarah Bernhardt. We recall that M. Amadeo Bassi made a remarkable creation in Giordano's opera, "Siberia."
7Since then his celebrity has but increased. Recalled a number of times to the two Americas, he made triumphant tours of the New World, where he sang in all the largest theaters.
8But a month ago he returned to Paris to sing at the benefit performance given under the auspices of L'Intransigeant, in the Tro-
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12cadero. The manner in which he interpreted the excerpts from "Rigoletto" aroused an immense enthusiasm, and that very evening the directors of the Opera asked him to give them four performances.
13His debut in our national Academy of Music was sensational. The role of the Duke of Mantua is admirably suited to his flexible and powerful voice, and he brought out all the shades of effect with consummate art.
14After the second performance, he was begged to give two additional performances, but this effort, because of previously contracted engagements, he could not accept.
15However, the brilliant tenor has promised M. Carré his assistance for the grand gala matinee, which will take place the 5th of June next, for the benefit of the pension fund of the Opéra Comique.
16On this occasion he will appear in the role of Mario Cavaradossi, of which he is one of the most famous interpreters.
17In fact, we learn from Brussels that M. Amadeo Bassi has recently sung Cavaradossi at the Theater de la Monnaie with a fire, a sentiment, and a beauty of voice which caused a sensation.
18It is to be hoped that M. Amadeo Bassi will soon sing many other roles of his copious repertoire here, and among others, that of Pagliacci, in which he is, it is said, incomparable.—Paris Comedia.
20A celebrated Italian tenor, M. Amadeo Bassi, the rival of Caruso, sang the role of the Duke. He had a triumphant success, and was obliged to repeat the couplets of the fourth act.—Paris Excelsior.
22The first performance of M. Amadeo Bassi in "Rigoletto" yesterday attracted a large public, admirers of the celebrated artist, to the Opera. It will be recalled that M. Bassi appeared here for the first time in Giordano's "Siberia," during the Italian season organized by M. Eduard Sonzogno, several years ago, at the Theater Sarah Bernhardt. The voice of the great tenor has even gained in power and charm since then, and the enraptured public was not sparing of its applause.—Paris Le Gaulois.
24The first of the performances at the Opera which the tenor Amadeo Bassi is to give, took place yesterday, with all the brilliance that was to be expected. It is "Rigoletto" which this great artist chose for his debut on our stage. And no role could possibly suit him better than that of the Duke of Mantua, as the composer has set it to music. The beauty of M. Bassi's voice, the ease and perfection of his singing, the profound intelligence which he has of the actual sentiment of this music, make of him an interpreter of the very first rank. And it is impossible to imagine for this work of Verdi a more faithful, more emotional, and more beautiful interpretation. M. A. Bassi sang in Italian. It is paying him no small compliment when we assert that his marvelous art did not for a moment allow one to feel any shock at the incongruity which was taking place on the stage.
26AS RADAMES IN AIDA.
27M. Amadeo Bassi sang yesterday evening for the first time at the Opera, "Aida." He interpreted the role of Radames with remarkable ease, and his success was even greater than in "Rigoletto." M. Amadeo Bassi is, you may be sure, infinitely happy over the reception accorded him by the Parisian public.
28When the Opera gives next month the first performance in Paris of "The Jewels of the Madonna," we shall think of Amadeo Bassi.—Paris L'Intransigeant.
30M. Bassi captivated the Parisian public. He owes his success to the qualities I have commented upon; the infinitely perfected technic, the gift of timbre, the warmth of execution, the shading, the elegance of style. He will leave with us the happiest of memories.—Paris Comoedia. (Advertisement.)
32Janet Bullock Williams Pupil's Success.
34Jeannette Miller Wells, soprano, one of Janet Bullock Williams' leading artist pupils, has been meeting with success in concert in recital recently.
35A few press comments on some appearances of Miss Wells follow:
36Miss Wells is an artist of unusual attainments. She has a beautiful soprano voice of wide range and exceptional power.—The Union, Atlantic City, N. J.
37Miss Wells, a dainty little lady, captivated her audience from the rising of the curtain. In the final act, as a climax was reached and the Marchioness dethroned, her superb acting was most manifis.—The Gazette, Atlantic City, N. J.
38Jeannette Miller Wells last night presented one of the most delightful musical entertainments ever enjoyed by music lovers of Bridgeton. Unassisted, she gave a song recital and her generous program was delightful. Miss Wells has a wonderful soprano voice. In the upper register she excels. She sings with feeling and her interpretations are most pleasing and effective. In character and action songs Miss Wells adds a charming personality. The aria from "La Traviata" was perhaps the most artistic effort of the soloist.—The Pioneer, Bridgeton, N. J.
39Miss Wells has a beautiful soprano voice. It is rich and full and she has it under perfect control. She sang with exquisite expression, responding to every demand made by the wide range of a well selected program, whether it was the tender sentiment of a lullaby, the gaiety of a humorous selection or the dignity of an aria.—The News, Bridgeton, N. J.
40Miss Wells is without doubt the most finished and pleasing singer who has appeared in Lambertville in many years.—The Beacon, Lambertville, N. J.
41Miss Wells has a lovely soprano voice. Her natural purity of tone, fluent delivery and simplicity of manner charmed all who were so fortunate as to be present.—The Record, Lambertville, N. J. (Advertisement.)
43Paul Hultman, Worcester Pianist and Teacher.
45It is with pleasure that the MUSICAL COURIER announces the appointment of Paul Hultman as its correspondent in Worcester, Mass., for this season. Mr. Hultman, who is well known as a concert pianist in this country and Europe, went to Worcester and Boston a little over a year ago to teach, and in this brief time has succeeded in establishing the Hultman-McQuaid School of Music as the leading institution of its kind in Worcester, and has won for himself a place of high regard in the community both as a musician and a man.
46During the present season, in addition to his teaching activities, Mr. Hultman will devote part of his time to concert work, and already has booked a series of appearances through New England, New York State and Pennsylvania.
48Margaret Horne's Engagements.
50Margaret Horne, violinist, well known throughout the Middle West, has many engagements booked for this season. Miss Horne is not alone busy in concert and recital, but she also teaches violin at the West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
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