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Musical Courier 1926-04-22: Vol 92 Iss 16, 1926
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1April 22, 1926
3REVIEWS AND NEW MUSIC
5(D. Appleton & Co., New York)
7Standard Violin Concertos, selected and edited by Albert E. Wier.—One of the most essential possessions of a music student is a carefully selected and intelligently edited volume of standard compositions which are necessary not only in his daily practice but also for the ultimate repertory of the virtuoso. Practically every music publishing house in the country endeavors to have various musical selections assembled and presented to students, but none have come to this department which have contained more of value than this Appleton edition entitled Standard Violin Concertos. This volume has a practical binding, and the piano part rests easily on the rack, and published separately but in the same folder is the violin part. These ten concertos are universal. There is not a violinist in the world who has any artistic standing but has them all in his repertory, and they are the stepping stones for students, as necessary to their musical life as technical exercises. This is published at a nominal sum within reach of everyone, and represents ten times the value if these concertos were bought separately.
9Bach's concerto in A minor is the first one, followed by Beethoven's concerto in D major, then the concerto in D major by Brahms and in G minor by Bruch. The Symphonie Espagnole of Lalo is here, together with the concerto in E minor by Mendelssohn; also Paganini's concerto in D major and among the moderns the concerto in B minor of Saint-Saëns. Tchaikowsky is represented by his concerto in D major, and Wieniawski's concerto in D minor completes this wealth of the world's greatest violin music. Mr. Wier knows music thoroughly, and in the various editions which he selects and edits shows the careful consideration of one well versed in the needs of the musician.
11(G. Schirmer, New York)
13A Song of Sunshine.—This work, recently published by Schirmer, is of interest as the composer is John R. Wolf, who has charge of the book department at Schirmer's. Mr. Wolf is well known to those interested in the literature of music who have had occasion to obtain information from him about books, a subject with which he is so thoroughly acquainted. The music is simple, straightforward and melodious, and the words bright and attractive. All in all it is a very singable little song.
15(C. C. Birchard & Co., Boston)
17School orchestra and band training series. Book 2, The Violin Choir.—A subtitle describes this as "covering the intermediary steps in school orchestra development for unison practice, employing the shift in exercises and selected themes." It is a collection of pieces selected from various writers and is very elementary.
19Return of Spring, by Samuel Richards Gaines (violin).—This is also called Il Ritorno della Primavera, and underneath a foot note says, "thus does the note of the Wood-thrush seem to sing: 'If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind.'" Mr. Gaines goes his rivals one better; most American composers select French titles for their music, but he uses Italian, and he also seems to like Fannie Dillon's method of using bird-calls. The calls being those of American birds, perhaps it is thus imagined that the music becomes American music? This music is rather well made but is lacking in an especial distinction. It remains the violin player of the very neatly made but unlovely music of Dancla. It is a first rate exercise.
21Song of Olden Days (Canzone all' Antica), by Samuel Richards Gaines.—This is a simple melody for violin which may be played all in the first position. It is much more attractive than the work reviewed above but does not sound in the least antique—quite modern, in fact.
23Pastorale (transcribed from G. Frescobaldi), by Samuel Richards Gaines.—A very excellent transcription of some fine old music.
25Arioso (transcription from G. Frescobaldi), by Samuel Richards Gaines.—This is even more attractive than the one reviewed above. One wonders, however, how faithful the transcription is. There is a chromatic passage in it that does not look much like the work of a man who died in 1644. However, this reviewer is not familiar with the original and cannot say as to the authenticity of this tune.
27Exaltation, by Stuart Bliss Hoppin (Violin).—This is a popular melody very well developed for the violin and accompanied with attractive harmony and some welcome counterpoints. It begins in three-fourths time but later takes up a twelve-eighths tempo with a flowing accompaniment, and strong melodic line above. The piece is rather difficult, having double stops in high positions, and some octaves. A very attractive violin solo of a popular sort.
29(Oliver Ditson, Boston)
31Ten three-part songs for women's voices. Ten anthems by ten composers. Twelve popular part songs for men's voices. These works are selected from Ditson's general list of publications in octavo form. They are now published in a cheap bound edition and will be found useful as well as economical.
33Flonzaley Quartet Honored
35Upon the occasion of the twentieth appearance of the Flonzaley Quartet with the Indianapolis Maennerchor, J. P. Frenzel, the president of the society, presented the members of the quartet with certificates of honorary membership in the society, together with four small gold momentos, symbolic of the musical art. In his speech of presentation Mr. Frenzel said: "Gentlemen—may I not say, dear friends—of the Flonzaley Quartet, for fifteen years we have enjoyed the refining influences of your annual visits; through twenty concerts we have enjoyed the charm of your splendid performances. It was quite natural, therefore, that we should cherish the wish for an opportunity to present to you in some lasting form, expressions of our sincere appreciation and deep-felt gratitude. The most valuable thing our society has to give is a place on the Honor Roll of its membership, and last June at the annual meeting of the society the Flonzaley Quartet was unanimously elected to such a place. I now have the privilege and I deem it a great honor and pleasure, to present to you the formal certificate of these proceedings. I bid you a whole-hearted welcome into the membership of our society, and indulge the hope that, for the benefit of humanity that is struggling with the awful flood of materialism of today to reach a plane of higher and better life, you may be blessed with long life and continued prosperity in the line of your splendid work."
37META SCHUMANN
39(no line here) one of two readings
40VOICE BUILDER
41Coach and Accompanist
42Studio: 28 West 76 St., N. Y.
43Phone: Endicott 7831
44Member of the New York Singing Teachers Association
46MYRON JACOBSON
47Russian Composer Pianist
48Accompanist to Charles Hackett, Mary Lewis, Maria Kurenko, Florence Austral
50ALTON JONES
51"AN INTERESTING PIANIST" (N. Y. SUN)
52"TECHNICAL FLUENCY AND PROFICIENCY MARKED HIS PLAYING; IT WAS CLEAR CUT AND LUCID, VIGOROUS BUT NOT OVERWEIGHED." (N. Y. HERALD-TRIBUNE.)
53"THIS INTERPRETATION WAS VIRILE AND AT THE SAME TIME SENSITIVE AND GRACEFUL. HE WAS A TRUE PIANIST WHO TAKES STYLES OF KEYBOARD VIRTUOSITY AND A DEEP FEELING FOR THE INNER LIGHTS OF THE POLISH MASTER." (BROOKLYN STANDARD-UNION.) one of two readings
54"THIS INTERPRETATION WAS VIRILE AND AT THE SAME TIME SENSITIVE AND GRACEFUL. THE TECHNIQUE WAS PRISTINE, THE TASTE STYLES OF KEYBOARD VIRTUOSITY AND A DEEP FEELING FOR THE INNER LIGHTS OF THE POLISH MASTER." (BROOKLYN STANDARD-UNION.) one of two readings
55"HE HAS ALL THE ATTRIBUTES WHICH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE PERFECTION OF PIANOFORTE PLAYING." (BRIDGEPORT, CONN., TELEGRAM.)
56MGT. MARIE H. GOULED
5725 WEST 42nd ST., NEW YORK
58STEINWAY PIANO
60OPPORTUNITIES
62The Vanderbilt Studios of New York
63Two new branches—15 E. Nineth Street and 342 West 56th Street.
6456th Street branch five minutes' walk from Carnegie Hall. 2, 3-room suites, kitchen or kitchenette, large teaching studio, one or two bathrooms, elevator and telephone service. Inspection invited at any time. $250 per month. Double doors intersecting the two large rooms make it adaptable for muscians and classes.
65Renting Office, 15 East 58th Street.
66Caledonia 2777. Lexington 8998.
67Hourly piano studio subletting at 58th Street branch.
68Mrs. Mabel Duble-Scheele, Proprietor
69THE TOBIN CHOIR AGENCY—Formerly Addison F. Andrews, Est. 1892, serving Churches, Organists, Singers, Temples. Address: Richard Tobin, 53 East 34th Street, New York. Telephone Ashland 6337.
71FOR RENT—Five rooms, bath, all improvements, 2 fireplaces, antique French furniture, Mason & Hamlin grand piano. May to October; reasonable. Telephone Walker 1037 at 11, 1 or 6 o'clock. 5 St. Luke's Place, Greenwich Village.
73METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE STUDIOS—Several large studios are available unfurnished on yearly lease, also sublet part time. For particulars inquire of Manager, Mr. Black, 1425 Broadway, New York.
75STUDIOS FOR RENT—Sixty cents per hour; Baldwin Grand pianos, waiting room with attendant, telephone and mail service. Also small concert hall seating one hundred. New York Piano Conservatory, 200 West 57th Street, New York, N. Y. Circle 0872.
77YOUNG CONCERT PIANISTE, pupil of Dohnanyi, Friedberg and Adele Margulies, experienced soloist and accompanist, wishes to accompany violinist, cellist or singer in concert or privately. Opportunity to coach French, German and Italian repertoire. Tuition in piano making a specialty of children. Address "H. H. D." care MUSICAL COURIER, 437 Fifth Ave., New York.
79SCHOOL FOR SALE—In a rapidly growing city in the Southwest (population now 50,000) a well established successful school of Music is to be sold. Well equipped modern building and grounds—central location—registration 900—excellent faculty—successful summer sessions. Fuller details available here. Address "B. B. J." care MUSICAL COURIER Co., 437 Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y.
81REGISTRAR WANTED
82Experienced registrar, man or woman, at large conservatory of music in musical center. Write experience, qualifications, salary desired, age, etc. Position open May 15th. Address "M. U. C. O." care MUSICAL COURIER, 437 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
84NEW YORK MUSICAL CLUB offers Part Scholarship for next season. Eight months of vocal study in New York City. Auditions now. Full information by writing to "A. C. S." care of MUSICAL COURIER, 437 Fifth Avenue, New York.
86FOR SALE—Guarnerius violin, wonderful tone, real bargain, played here in concert by a very famous violinist. M. Mencher, 1425 Madison Avenue, New York.
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