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Musical Courier 1927-04-07: Vol 94 Iss 14, 1927
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1April 7, 1927
3Singers from Wilson's Studio Active
4Thus far this season there have been five recital appearances by pupils of Arthur Wilson in Jordan Hall, Boston, which, comfortably and without undue embarrassment, have yielded liberal quotations to be shown in later space in these columns. These voices were Nelly Brown, lyric soprano; Dorothy George (Mrs. Arthur Wilson), mezzo-soprano; Willard Amison (of Providence), tenor; Louis Neal, tenor; and Harry Delmore, negro tenor. In the three weeks preceding his recital Mr. Delmore made a tour in Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia, in which he made six appearances and was reengaged in all of them.
6Two Jordan Hall recitals this month completed the list from the studio in Boston, and incidentally completed a representation of voices high and low in both men and women—Angela McCarthy, contralto, March 24, and Harry Hughes, baritone, of Providence, March 31. A recital originally scheduled for early April, proving too late to be of value, will go on to next season.
8Dorothy George and Joseph Lautner, appearing last year as soloists with the People's Symphony Orchestra, were both engaged for reappearances again this year. Mr. Lautner sang the two Christmas Messiah performances. The American called his "easily the best voice of the four soloists." After hearing a number of other tenors for the part, Miss Leginska chose Mr. Lautner for the first performance in Boston of Malipiero's new cantata at the Opera House, April 10. Miss George began her season with a Jordan Hall recital before a full house which won her glowing praise for a distinctive performance and for great advance in her art during the year. An operation then intervened, from which she emerged with greatly improved health. Singing recently as guest at the luncheon in Boston, given Mrs. Stillman-Kelly, national president of the Federation of Music Clubs, by the various presidents of the State Federations of New England, Miss George was immediately engaged for a recital program in Providence during Music Week before the Rhode Island Federation.
10Catherine Wade Smith Wins New Laurels
11Catherine Wade Smith, violinist, is continually adding new laurels to her already long list, and the public and press alike are unanimous in their praise.
13A recent recital which Miss Smith gave for the Indianapolis (Ind.) Matinee Musicale Club brought splendid eulogies. The News said: "Catherine Wade Smith has not only extraordinary skill as a violinist, but she has youth, charm and a glowing personality that added to the delightfulness of her program. Her numbers as a whole deviated from the usual ones on an artist's program, leaning toward the modern in character. The young woman played with astounding maturity, bringing from her instrument rich, gorgeous tones that thrilled an enthusiastic audience. Her big numbers were brilliant and stirring and her lighter numbers had a delicacy and clarity of tone that rippled, danced or sighed with her varying moods. . . . Three movements of the Tchaikowsky concerto were played with surety and ease, giving opportunity for a nice demonstration of technical and interpretive skill. In her style and sway of motion in playing, it might be added that Miss Smith plays more like a man than does the average woman violinist." The Star stated: "Miss Wade-Smith is one of the most brilliant violinists heard here for some time. She lacks those faults that are usually to be found in the younger artist, and her work, while holding promise of greater achievement, shows unmistakable talent now. Her bowing is smooth, her technic finished. There is an almost masculine breadth and power to her work, her interpretations are warm and colorful and her tone full and mellow. Added to this, she possesses a gracious and charming personality."
15Sittig Trio Commended
16The Sittig Trio (Margaret Sittig, violin; Edgar H. Sittig, cello, and Frederick V. Sittig, piano) gave a recital early in March at Brown University. The program began and ended with trios—one by Loellet to begin with, and the Haydn trio in G to close. Between these were two groups of violin solos played by Miss Sittig and a group of cello pieces played by Edgar Sittig. The success of the recital is well expressed in the following letter sent to Mr. Sittig by the president of the college, Dr. Faunce:
18My dear Mr. Sittig:
19I wish to express the great pleasure that Mrs. Faunce and myself received yesterday afternoon in listening to the recital of your delightful trio in Sayles Hall. Never did you play better, and somehow the music was just adapted to the acoustic qualities of the hall. Sitting in the rear, I heard every note and seldom have I enjoyed any recital so much. I hope you will come to Brown again before long.
21With kind regards, I am,
22Sincerely yours,
23(Signed) W. H. P. Faunce.
25Samuel Gardner Plays at Institute
26Samuel Gardner gave a recital at the Institute of Musical Art on March 26, the ninth in the series of concerts by alumni of the Institute, with Clara Rabinowitz, pianist, and Luther Goss, accompanist, both of whom are also graduates of the Institute. The program was as follows: Concerto in A minor (Vivaldi), sonata for violin and piano (Mozart), recitative and Scherzo-Caprice (Kreisler), Aubade Provencal (Couperin-Kreisler), La Capriccuse (Elgar), Playera (Sarasate), Vaqueros (Spanish Cowboys) (Hardner). This was the first time that Mr. Gardner's Vaqueros had ever been played in public. one of two readings
27Samuel Gardner gave a recital at the Institute of Musical Art on March 26, the ninth in the series of concerts by alumni of the Institute, with Clara Rabinowitz, pianist, and Luther Goss, accompanist, both of whom are also graduates of the Institute. The program was as follows: Concerto in A minor (Vivaldi), sonata for violin and piano (Mozart), recitative and Scherzo-Caprice (Kreisler), Aubade Provencal (Couperin-Kreisler), La Capriceuse (Elgar), Playera (Sarasate), Vaqueros (Spanish Cowboys) (Hardner). This was the first time that Mr. Gardner's Vaqueros had ever been played in public. one of two readings
29Faculty Concert at Gunther School
30Elsie Kirchgessner, pianist, and Paula Gilles de Stert, mezzo soprano, gave a joint recital in the salons of the Gunther School on March 25. Both artists are of the faculty of the school, Miss Kirchgessner giving numbers by Beethoven, Brahms, Glinka, Chopin and Liszt, and Miss de Stert including in her offerings selections by Schubert, Carissimi, Becker, Beethoven, Bohm, Von Woyna, Dalcroze, Titoft, and an Irish folk song, When Love Is Kind.
32Imandt in America Next Season
33Robert Imandt, pupil of Joachim, who has been concertizing in America for the last four years, will be heard again next season on a transcontinental tour. He is accompanied by Leo Pol Morin, a pianist of exceptional musical ability.
35SUMMER MASTER SCHOOL
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37JUNE 27 TO AUGUST 6 (SIX WEEKS)
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45RICHARD HAGEMAN
46MABEL SHARP HERDIE
47FLORENCE HINKLE
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49LUCILLE STEVENSON
50ISAAC VAN GROVE
51HERBERT WITHERSPOON
52HELEN WOLVERTON
53and regular faculty of more than 125 artists
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59Teachers' Certificates and the Degrees of Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Oratory and Master of Oratory are conferred by authority of the State of Illinois, at the end of each summer session, upon professionals who have the required knowledge and pass satisfactory examinations. Full details in Summer Catalog.
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