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Musical Courier 1926-02-04: Vol 92 Iss 5, 1926
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1MUSICAL COURIER
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4BALTIMORE, MD.
6BALTIMORE, Md.—As has been the case for several seasons, to Paul Whiteman was delegated the task—if it may be called such—of sending Baltimore off on its musical journey in the new year. Well did Mr. Whiteman and his men perform the job. He gave us a most enjoyable evening with nothing to mar the enjoyment.
8Since the first of the year, there have been three orchestral concerts, two appearances by the Baltimore Symphony and one by the Philharmonic. Special interest was given the first concert of the local organization by the appearance of Chalmers Clifton as guest conductor. Despite the fact that Mr. Clifton had but a scant few rehearsals with the orchestra, it played in excellent manner and the men seemed thoroughly at home under his baton. Enrique Ros, the Cuban pianist, was soloist and he made a favorable impression.
10The second concert of the Baltimore Orchestra was the initial one of the season for children and marked the beginning of the third season of this type of affair. Gustav Strube, the regular conductor, was at the leader's desk and gave his usual interesting and understanding performance for the young music-lovers.
12The Philharmonic appeared with Willem Mengelberg conducting. There was no soloist but the concert was most satisfying throughout. Included in the program was A Negro Rhapsody, by Rubin Goldmark. The composer occupied a box as guest of Frederick R. Huber, Municipal Director of Music, and was given an enthusiastic reception after a spirited reading of his composition. It was Director Mengelberg's farewell appearance of the season as far as Baltimore was concerned and he was given a tremendous ovation at the close of the concert.
14A satisfying recital was given by Sophie Braslau, contralto, and Jacques Thibaud, violinist. Miss Braslau was in excellent voice and her numbers were delightfully presented. Mr. Thibaud is a sincere musician.
16Several piano recitals have been offered since the new year started. One of the most interesting was that of Emanuel Wad, Baltimore pianist and former member of the Peabody faculty. Mr. Wad is a true poet of the piano.
18For its monthly event, the Baltimore Music Club presented Maurice Dumesnil, French pianist, whose program consisted of modern French and Spanish music with explanatory remarks by the recitalist. It was interesting throughout.
20Hans Kindler, cellist, was soloist at the last of the series of concerts at the Maryland School for the Blind. Mr. Kindler proved a most satisfying artist.
22The Johns Hopkins Orchestra made its first appearance of the season under the direction of Charles H. Bochau. This amateur organization has always done creditable work and the initial concert promises a continuation of the same.
24Hobart Smock, of Prince of Pilsen fame years ago, now making his home in Baltimore for quite a few years, directed the Baltimore and Ohio Glee Club at a concert. An excellent performance was given.
26A series of twelve teachers' recitals by members of the Peabody is being given.
28Baltimoreans were immensely pleased when they learned that Franz Bornschein, local violinist and composer, had been awarded the prize offered by the Eurydice Chorus of the Philadelphia Art Alliance. Mr. Bornschein has won a number of prizes for musical compositions during the past several years.
30Elizabeth Gutman, local soprano, recently gave a costume recital for the benefit of a local school. Miss Gutman's work is always artistic.
32J. C. Van Hulstein, head of the violin department of the Peabody Institute and concertmaster of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, recently broke his left wrist and will be incapacitated for several months.
34E. D.
36Summer Courses at College of Fine Arts
37Dean Harold L. Butler of the College of Fine Arts at Syracuse University announces that, for the summer of 1926, complete courses in piano, voice, violin, organ, public school music methods, grade and high school methods, elementary, intermediate and advanced sight singing, and ear training, elementary and advanced harmony, counterpoint and composition will be offered by the College of Fine Arts at Syracuse University. The heads of the various music departments in the regular winter session have been engaged for the summer session. Dr. Adolf Frey will teach piano; Prof. Conrad Becker, violin; Prof. Harry L. Vilhard, organ; Prof. Lowell M. Welles, voice; Prof. Zeno Nagel, public school music methods, and Dr. William Berwald, advanced theory and composition. These teachers will be assisted by regular members of the winter music staff.
39The large organ in Crouse College auditorium, and three two-manual practice organs will be available for practice purposes. Both grand and upright pianos in the Crouse College building will be available for practice purposes. During the six weeks' summer session, a number of recitals will be given in Crouse College auditorium by the members of the faculty and by advanced students. The Teachers' College of the University will offer complete courses in all educational subjects demanded by the various state boards of education, while the College of Liberal Arts will offer complete courses in all Liberal Arts subjects. All of these courses are open to music students in the College of Fine Arts.
41Metropolitan Opera Choral School Open to All
42Owing to the tremendous rush of work, the Metropolitan Opera Company's free Choral School (Eduardo Petri, director), has not as yet decided upon a date for its annual free voice trials, which are open to all young American singers. During the season 1925-26 the school numbered ninety male and female singers, as well as forty boys (sopranos and altos) who received training in choral singing free of charge in evening classes, together with actual stage experience.
44Mr. Petri, who has been director of the Metropolitan Choral School for the past twelve years, expressed himself as being highly pleased with the vocal material, the perfect discipline, and constant enthusiasm displayed at all times by the students.
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