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Musical Courier 1926-04-22: Vol 92 Iss 16, 1926
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1April 22, 1926
3Yost String Quartet Praised
4The Yost String Quartet, organized a year ago by Gaylord Yost, has to its credit two highly successful appearances in Pittsburgh this season. The concerts were sponsored by prominent people of Pittsburgh and plans are under way to expand the activities of the organization next season by increasing the number of concerts and giving other cities an opportunity of hearing the work of this quartet. The other members of the organization are Roy Schumacher, second violin; Carl Rosenberg, viola, and Alfred Armocida, cello.
6In commenting on the quartet, Burt McMurtrie stated in the Pittsburgh Press: "First impressions of the quartet have to do with its splendid ensemble work, its precision and the clarity of tone evoked. Gaylord Yost has developed a quartet that will do much to promote the musical reputation of the city and it should become a strong factor in the promotion of artistic endeavor. The Brahms' work was superbly played."
8J. Fred Lissfelt noted in the Gazette-Times: "A new chamber music organization of Pittsburgh, the Yost String Quartet, made its initial bow in Carnegie Lecture Hall, presenting a program that would test the powers of any veteran players. Mr. Yost's men displayed future possibilities in finesse when they played the varied Bartok measures, and after the somewhat abstruse material in the allegro of the Brahms' quintet, gave the andante and scherzo a reading full of warmth and rhythmic grace."
10According to the Pittsburgh Sun: "It was an auspicious opening, and one which promises well for the future. Individually we have known the players for some time, but last night was the first time Pittsburgh has had an opportunity of hearing them do a concerted work. There was a fine homogeneity in the works and never a stressing of the soloists; there was a marked solidity of tone, and in phrase and modeling there was always a feeling for the composition instead of personal exploitations which is what quartet playing should be."
12Equally enthusiastic was Harvey Gaul, stating in the Post: "Another launching, and this time a successful one. Last night in Carnegie Lecture Hall we had our first audition of an ensemble which is going to prove an asset to the town. It was the Yost String Quartet with Earl Truxell, pianist, as guest artist, and judging from the program presented and the way the men played we are going to hear many stimulating concerts. The quartet is excellently balanced and the men played like veterans. There was a beautiful part-blending and an unanimity of attack that was most approbative. To some people chamber music is anathema and to others it is an excitement. If we could get diversified and contrasted programs such as we had last night the blight on musique-en-camera would be lifted. The audience was large, representative and responsive, and if applause is any indication, the Yost quartet will find eager hands awaiting it at the next concert."
14OBITUARY
16The Last Survivor of a Great Time
17Denmark's greatest lyric composer, Peter Erasmus Lange-Müller, is dead, and with him passes the romantic period in Denmark's musical history. A shy, retiring man, who suffered from ill health, he spent most of his time in his beautiful home on the sea between Copenhagen and Elsinore, and appeared very seldom in public. About three months ago he celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday, and all Copenhagen did him honor, the Queen herself presenting him with the gold medal of merit—the highest honor a Danish artist can acquire.
19He wrote a number of orchestral works, though only one symphony, several operas and musical settings to plays, but he is best known for his songs, of which he wrote between two and three hundred. He was deeply loved by his countrymen and represents to them today all that is noblest and best in the Danish national soul.
21Louis Luntz
22Louis Luntz, one of the leading teachers of piano in the Sherwood Music School, Chicago, passed away on March 26.
24THE YOST STRING QUARTET
25GAYLORD YOST,
26first violin.
27ROY SCHUMAKER,
28second violin.
29CARL ROSENBERG,
30viola.
31ALFRED ARMOCIDA,
32cello.
34ACROSS THE COUNTRY
36Allentown, Pa.—A recital by the advanced pupils of John Hand, New York vocal authority, in which Doris Bryant of the Lydia Fonesseck Dramatic Art Studio was the featured artist, attracted an appreciative audience. Hilda Butz, Martha Mignier, Hilda Neff and Ernestine Eberhard took part in the program, Ruth Worman playing accompaniments.
38Sol Unger, organist of Salem Reformed Church, has engaged Lawrence Tibbett to reappear in Allentown shortly.
40The splendid singing of Charles Ross and Esther Snyder in the Brandon Opera Company's rendition of the Mikado was a grateful surprise. Several vacancies in the company, arising from illness, were filled by pupils of Mae D. Miller, who gave a splendid account of themselves.
42Dorothea Flexer has been engaged for a recital by the Kiwanis Club.
44Boston, Mass. (See letter on another page.)
45Chicago, Ill. (See letter on another page.)
46Cleveland, Ohio. (See letter on another page.)
47Davenport, Ia.—Rudolf Reuter gave the fourth lecture in his series of lecture-recitals. Those in attendance were more than delighted. He lectured on Liszt and gave a small sized recital of this composer's compositions. One of the most enjoyable lectures during the season was given April 8 by Mr. Reuter in the fifth of the series. Brahms afforded a capacious field, a single evening being all too short. Mr. Reuter's interesting and informal manner, his excellent playing, and the choice bits of Brahms music played made his audience go away wishing there were three more lectures instead of one.
49Erie, Pa.—The Boy's Orchestra of the Y. W. C. A. gave a concert under the direction of Willis Connolly.
51Rev. W. J. Moore gave an attractive piano recital at the Villa Maria Academy, April 6.
53Hula Schuster-Schnurmann, soprano, appeared before the Women's club of Cleveland, on April 8.
55The music department of the Erie Women's Club entertained the art department. Mrs. E. A. Haesner was in charge.
57Amelita Umnitz, pianist, appeared before the College Women's Club on April 12.
59Important events of the year in the music life of the Erie schools were the interscholastic concerts given April 15 and 16, under William S. Owen.
61Piano pupils of Mrs. W. J. King gave a recital at her studio.
63Gladys M. Stein presented fourteen piano pupils in a class recital at her home on April 17.
65The Erie Symphony gave the fourth concert of the season April 18. Sol Marcossen of Cleveland was the soloist.
67G. S.
69Los Angeles, Cal. (See Music on the Pacific Slope.)
70Miami, Fla.—Suzanne Keener, endowed with a coloratura voice of great beauty, delighted Miami. She was accompanied by Mana-Zucca, the composer, whose home is here. A group of children's songs by Mana-Zucca was included in her program.
72The recital was truly a success and Miamians look forward to hearing Suzanne Keener every season.
74A lovely recital was given at Marzia Hall, the home of Mana-Zucca, by students of Elise Graziani, head of the voice department of the Miami Conservatory of Music, Bertha Foster, director. Mana-Zucca played all accompaniments, as every composition sung was her own. Mme. Graziani, previous to coming to the Miami Conservatory, was three years on the faculty of Ward-Belmont College, Nashville, Tenn., and several years in charge of the vocal department of the Pennsylvania College for Women, Pittsburgh, Pa. Her husband, George Grazian, was a well known teacher in Berlin. He was a pupil of Vonnini and Lamperti. Mme. Graziani sang in concert in Berlin and was for three years with Julius Stockhausen. The recital was a delightful occasion, assembling about 200 of the musical and social contingent of Miami.
76A. F. W.
78Minneapolis, Minn. (See letter on another page.)
79Milwaukee, Wis.—Although the musical season commenced to wane earlier than usual there were nevertheless eight major concerts to entice music lovers into the Pabst Theater, Athenaeum and Auditorium. In addition there were the usual number of smaller, but still interesting programs, which offer the younger musicians.
81Ossip Gabrilowitsch came to the Pabst in a delightful piano recital, the last of Margaret Rice's Twilight Musicales.
83Marion Andrews presented Fritz Kreisler in a violin recital which sold out the Pabst.
85William Wade Hinshaw's concert-opera production of The Marriage of Figaro was given under Miss Rice's auspices in the Pabst Theater, with a cast which included Editha Fleischer, soprano, and Pavel Ludikar, tenor, together with an excellent cast. The Arion Club gave a fine concert at the Auditorium with Judson House, New York tenor, as the assisting artist, who created a fine impression.
87Arthur Dunham, organist of Chicago, came under the auspices of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and gave a splendid program in the auditorium of the Washington High School.
89Three superb concerts were given by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Frederick Stock, conductor, on alternate Mondays, the children's annual concert taking place under the baton of Eric Delamater, assistant conductor of the orchestra, Mr. Stock being at the time ill with influenza. Mr. Delamater also conducted the concert in the evening, with distinction.
91M. A.
93Rock Island, Ill.—The Rock Island Music Club presented an instrumental trio on their annual complimentary recital program. This trio was well received, making a profound impression with its ensemble and well balanced tone. Mr. Julstrom and Mr. Clark, soloists for the evening, were forced to respond with encores. Trio op. 32, by Godard, seemed to please the audience greatly and was enthusiastically applauded.
95The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra gave a concert under the auspices of the Tri-city Musical Association. A fair sized but very appreciative audience greeted them, being warm in their praises of the artistic shadings and climaxes. Michael Gustikoff, violinist, and Amie Ponchon, contralto, soloists for the occasion, delighted their hearers and responded with encores.
97N. F. S.
99Rochester, N. Y. (See letter on another page.)
100San Francisco, Cal. (See Music on the Pacific Slope.)
102Dido and Aeneas for Orchestra Has Success
103ZURICH.—A chamber orchestra performance of Dido and Aeneas, under the leadership of Alexander Schachet, was given here recently in the Tonhalle. Edward J. Dent's arrangement was used, as it seems to follow the original more closely than that of Bodanzky which was performed in New York. There is a store of melodic invention in Purcell's old opera which was fully brought out in this concert, and the work, with the conductor, had a great success. J. K.
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111CONTENTS
112Bach ……………………………………… Concerto in A Minor
113Beethoven ………………………………. Concerto in D Major
114Brahms ………………………………….. Concerto in D Major
115Bruch ……………………………………. Concerto in G Minor
116Lalo ……………………………………… Symphonie Espagnole
117Mendelssohn …………………………… Concerto in E Minor
118Paganini ………………………………… Concerto in D Minor
119Saint-Saens …………………………… Concerto in B Minor
120Tschaikowsky …………………………. Concerto in D Major
121Wieniawski …………………………… Concerto in D Minor
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