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Musical Courier 1927-04-28: Vol 94 Iss 17, 1927
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1MUSIC ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE
3SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
5San Francisco, Cal.—In a song recital at the Women's City Club Senor Gil Valeriano, a Spanish tenor new to San Francisco, sang a program including French, Italian, Spanish and American compositions. He has a distinguished presence, a voice of the true tenor timbre, pleasing in quality, of good range and power, and intelligently used. He is an excellent singer of songs, the Italian and Spanish folk songs being presented most effectively. Valeriano was the recipient of warm applause from a large audience. The accompaniments were played by that gifted musician, Margo Hughes, whose work always adds greatly to the success of any concert in which she participates. This event was managed by Alice Seckels.
7There are organizations of which San Francisco is justly proud, among which must be mentioned the California String Quartet of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (Robert Pollak, first violin; William Wolski, second violin; Romain Vernier, viola, and Michel Penha, cello). Those four artists—each well deserving of the name—gave a program of chamber music at Sorosis Hall. They were heard in the Mozart string quartet in C major and Ernest Bloch's quintet, wherein Ada Clement, pianist, added her fine art. In the Mozart number the quartet demonstrated its claim as a very first class organization. The reading of the Bloch number was highly intellectual, enlightening the audience in no small measure with the genuine merit of this magnificent contribution to chamber music literature.
9Robert Pollak, head of the violin department of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, will return to Europe for the summer, where some of his former pupils are awaiting him both in Vienna and London, and he will be heard in concert in both cities. One of his advanced pupils, Nicolai Berezowsky gave a recital recently in Steinway Hall, New York. Berezowsky is not only a fine violinist but also a gifted composer. Mr. Pollak will resume his violin classes at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music the opening of the fall season.
11Mme. Rose Florence, mezzo-soprano and vocal teacher, gave a studio tea in the Gold Ball Room of the Fairmont Hotel, upon which occasion a number of her advanced pupils entertained the guests with well chosen and delightfully presented vocal numbers. Mme. Florence also contributed to the enjoyment of the afternoon by singing in her inimitable fashion several interesting songs by contemporary composers.
13The Pacific Division of the National Broadcasting Company, Inc., extended invitations to its friends in the radio field, musicians, concert managers, and music critics to witness the actual broadcasting of its first program on the evening of April 5 in the Colonial Room of the Hotel St. Francis, San Francisco. Those finding it impossible to be present could enjoy the reproduction of this program at home from the following stations: KPO, San Francisco; KGO, Oakland; KFI, Los Angeles; KGW, Portland, Oregon; KHQ, Spokane, Washington; KOMO, Seattle, Washington, and KFOA, Seattle, Washington. The musical program, preceded by a speech by Henry N. Robinson, member of the Advisory Council, consisted of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Alfred Hertz, conducting; Jeanne Gordon, Metropolitan Opera contralto, and Lambert Murphy, distinguished tenor. Several other attractions were also on the air. After witnessing the broadcast many of the guests remained in the Colonial Room of the Hotel St. Francis to listen to the program which came in from the out-of-town stations.
15Stewart Brady, ten-year-old boy soprano, made his first public appearance assisted by Frances Wiener, youthful violinist. Mrs. Curran B. Swint played the accompaniments for Master Brady and Evelyn Biebesheimer for Miss Wiener. The ball room of the Hotel Fairmont upon this occasion was filled to its capacity by the many friends and admirers of the young vocalist.
17The Elshuco Trio of New York gave a delightful evening of music at Scottish Rite Hall, enabling music lovers to spend an hour and a half listening to classical productions of high class music. The program included Schubert's trio in B flat major, op. 99; Paul Juon's Trio Caprice in D minor, op. 39, and Beethoven's trio in B flat major, op. 11. The Elshuco Trio of New York played here under the local direction of the Wolfsohn Musical Bureau of New York, Inc.
19In commemoration of the centenary of the death of Ludwig Van Beethoven, George von Hagel and Hermann Genss prepared and presented under the auspices of the Society of the Friends of Music, the master's only opera, Fidelio. The cast chosen to interpret this work was from among San Francisco's most prominent artists. Several days following this performance, Mr. Genss gave a piano recital which was devoted entirely to Beethoven. Both events were artistically successful and appreciated by large audiences.
21Paula A. Cornely, a young and charming mezzo-soprano, who has been in San Francisco but a short time from her home in Germany, was heard in an all-Schubert program. Miss Cornely created such a favorable impression upon this occasion that her next program which will be confined to the songs of Hugo Wolf is being eagerly awaited.
23Another Beethoven program was given at Sorosis Club by Margo Hughes, pianist; Lillian Birmingham, contralto; Harold Dana, baritone; Cyrus Trobke, violinist, and George von Hagel, cellist.
25The winners of the Young Artists' Contest of the California Federation of Music Clubs, held on March 12 at Sorosis Hall, were: Louise Marleau, pianist, of San Francisco; Willard J. Schindler, baritone, of Oakland; Henriette Cornell, soprano of Oakland. Mildred Stomps-Warren-Skyfold and Evelyn Biebesheimer were the official accompanists. The judges were: (piano) Ada Clement, Albert Elkus, Benjamin S. Moore; (voice) Giulio Silva, Mynard Jones, Mrs. Alfred Hertz.
27Elizabeth Brubeck, a talented pianist and a pupil of George Kruger, gave a splendid recital assisted by Eby Burszyn, an Hungarian violinist, a pupil of Giuseppe Jollain. A large audience greeted the artists.
29Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Conradi are receiving congratulations from their large circle of friends upon the birth of a little baby girl. Jean is the third child in the Conradi family.
31Dorothy Crawford, talented young San Francisco composer, has just had her latest song, A Melody of Old Design, placed upon the market by G. Schirmer, Inc., of New York.
33The Allied Arts Clubs observed its anniversary with a musical tea at the Fairmont Hotel, Mrs. Edward R. Place, president, presiding. The motif of the program was a talk on Beethoven by the eminent music critic, Redfern Mason. The musical program was interpreted by the winners in the young artists' and students' contests of the California Federation of Music Clubs.
35Emilie Lancel, mezzo-soprano, sang her interestingly arranged and uniquely interpreted program, Three Centuries of Song, for the thirteenth time this season at the Dominican College in San Rafael. Miss Lancel has appeared this season in practically every city of importance on the Pacific Coast and has won artistic recognition everywhere.
37C. H. A.
39Margherita Grova Gives Recital
41Margherita Grova, soprano, assisted by Oscar Nicastro, cellist, gave a recital in Aeolian Hall on April 10. The artist included on her program numbers by Mascagni, Roger, Puccini, Pergolesi, Gounod, Toselli and Verdi. Miss Grova was particularly enjoyed for the pure quality of her voice and style of singing. She has the ability of singing both dramatic and lyric songs owing to the range and flexibility of her voice. In the Pace Mio Dio, from La Forza del Destino, she had ample opportunity to display her many qualifications which more than justified the singer's claim to artistry. Miss Grova is a pupil of Franco de Gregorio, who has much faith in the future of the young singer.
43Valeriano on the Coast
45Gil Valeriano played at the Women's City Club in San Francisco recently. Redfern Mason, in the San Francisco Examiner says in a headline, "Gil Valeriano Scores Success in Song Recital." In his critical comment, Mr. Mason states: "Valeriano has a resonant and expressive voice; he has temperament, his breath control is excellent, and, especially in Spanish folk music, he has a real gift of vivifying song." From San Francisco Mr. Valeriano went to Los Angeles, where he was guest of honor at a banquet given by L. E. Behymer at the Gamut Club. He sang a group of Spanish songs and had a splendid success.
47Talley Concert Sold Out
49The Metropolitan Musical Bureau, manager of Marion Talley, received the following telegram from Richmond, Va., prior to the singers appearance in that city: "Marion Talley concert ticket sale opened this morning at nine o'clock. Entire house sold out at two this afternoon. Much disappointment here because demand for tickets cannot be satisfied. Richmond anxiously awaiting Miss Talley's appearance and ready to give her an enthusiastic reception. (Signed) PETERKIN GUILD."
51GOTHAM GOSSIP
53IDA HAGGERTY-SNELL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
55Ida Haggerty-Snell, well known teacher of voice and piano, gave a birthday party in the Metropolitan Opera House studios, March 31, for seventy-five guests. There was a beautiful birthday cake, lighted with sixteen candles, and Mme. Haggerty-Snell, dramatic soprano, sang a group of songs. Doretto McElroy played several selections, and Jean Petrocapolos, Alice McElroy, and Mme. Arra added to the evening's entertainment with beautiful songs. Not only does Ida Haggerty-Snell give pupils' musicales every month, but annually she celebrates her birthday with a party. She presented Carmiletta Arra in an Easter concert at Steinway Hall.
57SAPIOS-FIQUÉ-KILDARE AT WOMAN'S THIRTEEN CLUB
59Henriette Strauss, president of The Woman's Thirteen Club, gave a Presidents' Tea, celebrating the tenth anniversary of the club, Hotel Roosevelt, April 13. Among the many club presidents attending were Baroness von Klenner, Florence Foster Jenkins, Mrs. A. V. Orr, Mrs. Thomas Vivian, Katherine Figué, Francis Wright Clinton, and others. Mme. Sapio's splendid dramatic soprano voice was admired in Ritorna Vincitor (Aida) and two songs by the eminent French woman composer, Mme. C. P. Simon; applause followed her singing, Mr. Sapio furnishing the accompaniments. Olga Sapio played piano pieces by modern composers, and Arthur Singer (recording artist) was heard in modern songs, both artists being warmly applauded. Lucille Banner sang brilliantly Una Voce Poco Fa, and was encored. Mr. Figué played the Invitation to the Dance (Von Weber) with interpolated remarks, and was heard with pleasure. Lowen Kildare, the young dancer, interpreted Adoration of the Elephant, music composed and played by Carl Figué; her grace and beauty were admired. President Strauss received beautiful bouquets.
61BRICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH EASTER MUSIC
63Special Easter Music was sung by the choir of the Brick Church under the direction of Clarence Dickinson, with accompaniment of violin, cello, harp and organ. Soloists were Inez Barbour, Rose Bryant, Charles Stratton and Frank Croxton, the program including An Easter Hallelujah (Vulpius), Hallelujah (Beethoven), Hosanna (Granier), In Joseph's Lovely Garden (Old Spanish), Easter (Dickinson), Christ the Lord (Sowerby), Christ Triumphant (Yon), Lo! the Tomb Is Empty (Broome), The Soul's Rejoicing (Joseph), and When the Dawn Was Breaking (Polish Traditional).
65FIQUÉ'S CASTLES IN THE AIR PERFORMED
67Castles in the Air, comic opera in two acts, words and music by Carl Figué, was performed under the direction of the composer at Knickerbocker Field Club, Brooklyn, April 7. It has a good comic plot and the leading role was done in splendid fashion by Catalina Noack. Eugenie Lahm and Eugene Bishop also had important parts.
69NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ORGANISTS ATTEND MASS
71Under the auspices of the National Association of Organists, Brahms' Requiem Mass was sung April 7 in St. Thomas' P. E. Church, under the direction of Dr. T. Terius Noble; members of the N. A. O. attended in numbers.
73PERRON-RANKIN HONORS
75Rose Perron, soprano, and her teacher, Adele Luis Rankin, shared honors at the former's song recital, Chickering Hall, April 7; her program contained classic and modern songs and displayed a voice under good control.
77PIRANI'S GAVOTTE-ROCCO PUBLISHED
79Woodwind News prints as a supplement, Eugenio di Pirani's Gavotte-Rocco, and Whirlwind Scherzo, for woodwind instruments, the same periodical carries his picture with biographical sketch.
81GEORGE KIRK WINS REGIONAL VOICE CONTEST
83At the March 28 Aeolian Hall Regional Contest, including the States of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, George Kirk, baritone, won; he is a pupil of Mrs. Martin of Pittsburgh.
85WOMEN'S PHILHARMONIC RECITAL
87At a joint recital given for the Women's Philharmonic Society by Marvin Green, pianist, and Mildred Rouzer, soprano, at Steinway Hall, March 27, excellent music was heard; both artists were warmly applauded, and Mrs. Cannes (president of the society) proved also an efficient accompanist. Hostess was Emilie Pieczonka, who was assisted by Mesdames Hammond, Friedman and Christian, with Kate J. Roberts, chairman of press.
89Rabinovitch Reengaged for St. Charles
91On account of the success she achieved this season at Lindenwood College, St. Charles, Mo., Clara Rabinovitch has been reengaged for a second recital there, to take place on October 20 in connection with other western appearances the pianist will fill.
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