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Musical Courier 1927-05-05: Vol 94 Iss 18, 1927
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1May 5, 1927
3Katherine Bellamann Pupil in Recital
4Florence Stern, soprano, gave a song recital at the Guild Hall in the Steinway Building on April 14 before an enthusiastic audience which completely filled the hall. Miss Stern has a voice of great beauty which she uses with skill and excellent taste. Her program consisted of the Mozart Alleluia; Dein Blaues Auge, Brahms; Wie Einst, Marx; Little Star, Moussorgsky; Depuis le Jour, Carpentier; By a Lonely Forest Pathway, Griffes; To One Who Passed Whistling in the Night, Gibbes; In Fountain Court, Russel; Villanelle Dell' Acqua. To these numbers she was forced to add several encores, among which were Wolf's Elfenlied and Mozart's Non So Piu. Miss Stern demonstrated a secure vocal placement, an innate sense of style and fine interpretative appreciation of song literature. Such colorful singing coupled with her warmth of personality insures a serious artistic career.
6Gustav Holst Commissioned by Symphony Society
7George Engles, manager of the Symphony Society of New York, has announced that Gustav Holst, well known British composer, has been commissioned to write a special work for presentation by the Symphony Orchestra next season. This is the third season that the Symphony Society has followed the policy of commissioning composers. Last season special works were written by Jean Sibelius and Alfredo Casella. The previous year George Gershwin and Deems Taylor received commissions.
9Institute of Musical Art Recitals
10Recitals by candidates for the Certificate of Maturity at the Institute of Musical Art have been held during the past two weeks. On April 20, the program was given by Ronald Murat and Benjamin Swalin; 22, by Marjorie Wiggins and Gwendolyn Brewster, and April 25, by Ruth Van Doren and Sidney Sukoening. The Madrigal Choir of the Institute, conducted by Margarette Dessoff, gave its Institute concert on April 27. The first recital of the year by candidates for the artists' diploma was given on May 2, by Mrs. Ida Gottlieb and Louis Kaufman, and the students of Carl Friedberg gave a piano recital on May 6.
12Melius, Lhevinne and Musical Art Quartet
13Luella Melius, Josef Lhevinne, and the Musical Art Quartet collaborated in a benefit concert for music in hospitals, on April 30, at Carnegie Hall, under the auspices of the New York Tuberculosis and Health Association. The occasion was a notable one and many celebrities were included in the large audience.
15Mme. Melius occupied the position of honor, singing immediately before the intermission and in the final group. The luscious voice which has always charmed her audiences was much in evidence. She has the true coloratura, deliciously smooth and clear, with her highest register convincingly flute-like. Her opening number was the beautiful Qui la voce from Bellini's I Puritani. Her final group consisted of two songs by Max Reger, Saint-Saëns' La Rosignol et la Rose, and the most popular of coloratura songs, La Capinera, with flute accompaniment by Meredith Wilson, flutist. She was applauded generously, her audience demanding several encores. At the piano was Solon Alberi, capable, musically, and unobtrusive. one of two readings
16Mme. Melius occupied the position of honor, singing immediately before the intermission and in the final group. The luscious voice which has always charmed her audiences was much in evidence. She has the true coloratura, deliciously smooth and clear, with her highest register convincingly flute-like. Her opening number was the beautiful Qui la voce from Bellini's I Puritani. Her final group consisted of two songs by Max Reger, Saint-Saens' La Rosignol et la Rose, and the most popular of coloratura songs, La Capinera, with flute accompaniment by Meredith Wilson, flutist. She was applauded generously, her audience demanding several encores. At the piano was Solon Alberi, capable, musically, and unobtrusive. one of two readings
18Josef Lhevinne, in his brief appearance, did much to make the occasion a memorable one. His playing throughout was masterful, crisp, decisive, scintillant. A Chopin group, which included the Nocturne in B major, Impromptu in G flat, and the Scherzo in C minor; two numbers by Albeniz, Cordova, and Svilla, and the Schulz-Everly variations on the Blue Danube, comprised his scheduled program. As an interpreter of Chopin Mr. Lhevinne has no superior. His audience as usual delighted in his peculiarly characteristic crisp legato, which was employed particularly in the Scherzo. Mr. Lhevinne's talents as a pianist, however, are by no means confined to Chopin. He read a deeply poetic and multi-colored version of the more modern strains of the Albeniz descriptive pieces, while the Blue Danube called forth an amazing display of virtuosity. His virtues as a pianist are many, and his appeal to his audience, the curious intimacy which he evokes, is a characteristic possessed but by a privileged few. one of two readings
19Josef Lhevinne, in his brief appearance, did much to make the occasion a memorable one. His playing throughout was masterful, crisp, decisive, scintillant. A Chopin group, which included the Nocturne in B major, Impromptu in G flat, and the Scherzo in C minor; two numbers by Albeniz, Cordova, and Svilla, and the Schulz-Evelr variations on the Blue Danube, comprised his scheduled program. As an interpreter of Chopin Mr. Lhevinne has no superior. His audience as usual delighted in his peculiarly characteristic crisp legato, which was employed particularly in the Scherzo. Mr. Lhevinne's talents as a pianist, however, are by no means confined to Chopin. He read a deeply poetic and multi-colored version of the more modern strains of the Albeniz descriptive pieces, while the Blue Danube called forth an amazing display of virtuosity. His virtues as a pianist are many, and his appeal to his audience, the curious intimacy which he evokes, is a characteristic possessed but by a privileged few. one of two readings
21The Musical Art Quartet, which comprises in its membership Sascha Jacobson, first violin; Bernard Ocko, second violin; Louis Kaufman, viola; and Mme. Marie Roemael-Rosanoff, cello, is a highly erudite and smoothly functioning body. Precision, cohesion, imagination, all of the essential qualities of fine ensemble work, are present. Due to the exigencies of the program they were heard in only three selections, Gliere's Quartet, and two numbers by Glazonouff Interludium in modo antico and Alla Spagnola. The Gliere quartet is heard but seldom, which is to be wondered at, for as it was presented on this occasion there was much to be admired—exquisite tonality, careful development, and brilliancy of mood.
23Griffith Honored Again
24Yeatman Griffith, international eminent vocal pedagogue of New York City, was again invited to conduct the vocal day at the Minnesota State Teachers Association Convention to be held in Minneapolis this June, but owing to his Pacific Coast summer vocal master classes it is impossible for him to accept.
26Yeatman Griffith had the honor to conduct the first Vocal Clinic held by this State Teachers' Convention in 1923, with Josef Lhevinne and Leopold Auer conducting the piano and violin days respectively.
28LOUIS BAILLY
29MASTER OF THE VIOLA
30and
31FELIX SALMOND
32MASTER OF THE VIOLONCELLO
33head their respective departments in The Curtis Institute of Music and personally give instruction in these instruments to a limited number of gifted pupils.
35Under them also all the students in the departments of stringed instruments receive instruction and training in Ensemble, which is an indispensable part of a musician's education. Both of these artists are members of The Curtis Quartet, colleagues of Carl Flesch and Emanuel Zetlin.
37The seeking out of unusual talent is the constant aim of this school. Complete musical and cultural courses in preparation for the concert stage or for teaching are offered to those students who are accepted.
39Through its endowment, The Curtis Institute of Music is fortunately removed from commercial considerations. For those who can pay, tuition fees are very moderate. To those of exceptional talent who cannot pay, financial exemption is granted.
41For further information address
42THE CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC
43403 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
45The various Departments of The Curtis Institute of Music are under the personal direction and supervision of the following members of its faculty:
46Marcella Sembrich, Voice; Josef Hofmann, Piano; Carl Flesch, Violin; Louis Bailly, Viola; Felix Salmond, Violoncello; Carlos Salzedo, Harp; Leopold Stokowski, Orchestra; Reginald O. Morris, Composition, Theory, etc.
48SUMMER MASTER SCHOOL
49JUNE 27 to JULY 30, 1927
51JOSEF LHEVINNE
52World Famous Pianist and Instructor
53Repertoire—Teachers' Classes—Auditor Classes
54Private Lessons
56OSCAR SAENGER
57Internationally Renowned Teacher of Singing
58Private Lessons—Opera Classes
59Repertoire Classes—Teachers' Classes
61The Regular Faculty of 100 Artist-Instructors Will Be Available
62Special Summer Courses in Public School Music, School of Opera, Theatre Organ Playing, Dramatic Art, Children's Normal Work, Musical Theory
64Recitals by Distinguished Artists. Lectures by Eminent Educators.
66The American Conservatory Awards Teachers' Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees by authority of the State of Illinois
68FREE SCHOLARSHIPS awarded by Josef Lhevinne for two private lessons weekly. Awarded by Oscar Saenger two private lessons weekly, also five scholarships in Opera Class. Send for Application Blank. Excellent Dormitory Accommodations. Rates of tuition moderate. Summer Session booklet mailed free on application. For detailed information address
70AMERICAN CONSERVATORY
71503 KIMBALL HALL
72CHICAGO, ILL.
73KARLETON HACKETT
74ADOLF WEIDIG
75HENIOT LEVY
76John J. Hattstaedt, President
77Associate Directors
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