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Musical Courier 1927-05-05: Vol 94 Iss 18, 1927
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1MUSIC ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE
3LOS ANGELES, CAL.
5Los Angeles, Cal.—The thirteenth pair of symphony concerts by the Philharmonic Orchestra were given at the Philharmonic Auditorium, Emil Oberhoffer conducting. The program opened with Reger's Ballet Suite, op. 130, played for the first time at these concerts. Ilya Bronson, cellist, and Henri de Busscher, oboist, had a charming conversational bit which was an outstanding light in the attractive composition which was well scored and pleasing in rhythm but not very deep. They also scored in the Brahms symphony, No. 4, which was the chief offering of the program. This was put at the end of the program and showed Oberhoffer at his best. While he has not yet had time to impress his own personality upon the orchestra, yet that magnificent organization responded to his baton as a delicate instrument under the hand of a master. The other orchestral number was Ravel's Serenade of a Jester, also played for the first time at these concerts. It startled and fascinated with its unusual orchestration, bringing a storm of applause. Mr. Oberhoffer, saying that it was a composition that needed to be heard twice to be understood, broke the symphony rule of "no encores" and played it again. Frederick Moritz was especially effective in the contra-bassoon part. As a composition it seemed somewhat superficial but nevertheless gripping. The soloist of the evening was Charles Hackett, tenor of the Metropolitan Opera Company, who triumphed in his two numbers, O Paradiso, from Meyerbeer's L'Afriacaine, and Puccini's Che Gelida Manina, from La Boheme. His voice is powerful, wide in range, beautifully free and well used, and he sings intelligently.
7The Sunday afternoon popular concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Emil Oberhoffer, had a local pianist, Paloma Schramm-Baruch, as soloist, playing the Grieg concerto in A minor. This charming artist has been in retirement for some years, which has served to ripen her powers. She possesses a rich, warm tone, good rhythm and a fine sense of values. Her reception left no doubt as to her artistry, being of the virtuoso order. Conductor Oberhoffer gave a great interpretation of the Franck symphony, also the Liszt Rhapsody No. 2. The Chadwick tone poem was welcomed with enthusiasm.
9The Elshuco Trio presented a fine program of chamber music before a large audience at the Philharmonic Auditorium, offering trios by Brahms, Jean Baptiste Loeillet and Paul Juon. The trio showed its virtuosity especially in the Brahms number, and particularly in the Scherzo and Adagio.
11The Persinger Quartet of Santa Barbara gave its third program at the Beaux Arts Auditorium before a large audience. This organization of artists is unexcelled in its presentation of chamber music. They played the Beethoven quartet in E flat minor, op. 74, the Debussy quartet in G minor, op. 10, a scherzo by Cesar Franck, a sixteenth century novelty, La Romancesa, and an engaging hornpipe by Wallace Sabin of San Francisco.
13L. E. Behymer presented Rosamond Johnson, pianist and baritone, and Taylor Gordon, tenor, in a program of negro spirituals before a large audience at the Philharmonic Auditorium.
15The Woman's Symphony Orchestra directed by Henry Schoenefeld gave its final concert of the season at the Philharmonic Auditorium. Marjorie Dodge, soprano, was soloist. The program was as follows: Overture, Fingal's Cave, Mendelssohn; suite Characteristique for String Orchestra, Schoenefeld's Recitative and Aria from Der Freischutz, Weber, Marjorie Dodge; and symphony in D major (Haffner), by Mozart.
17The Philharmonic Quartet, comprised of four artists from the Philharmonic Orchestra, gave the second program in the lecture room of the new City Library. These programs are free to the public and are given to foster interest in chamber music. The Beethoven C minor quartet opened the recital; it was well considered in phrasing and rhythm, and was especially pleasing in the minuet. There were also Grainger's Molly on the Shore, Chadwick's D minor quartet and Frank Bridges' Irish Melody, which gave the cello of Ilya Bronson and the viola of Emil Ferir prominence.
19The Woman's Orchestra, under Henry Schoenefeld, provided a program for the Friday Morning Club in the Friday Morning Club Theater. The chief points of interest were the Beethoven Symphony No. 1 and two compositions by the conductor. The first, a Sarabande for oboe and strings, was particularly plaintive and tuneful. Ethel Averill charmed with the beauty of her tone as she played the oboe solo. The second was a serenade for flute and strings, the solo being played by Helen Mead. It was a frilly little fancy with a pizzicato accompaniment and was very charming. Debussy's Arabesque No. 1 in A major was smoothly given. Mozart's Magic Flute, which opened the program, and two Slavonic dances by Dvorak, completed the program.
21The Pro Musica chapter of Los Angeles, which has been recently established has Mrs. J. J. Carter as president, Mrs. Leland, Atherton Irish as first vice-president and Mrs. Calvert Wilson as secretary and treasurer. Musical compositions should be sent to a committee composed of Arthur Farwell, Arthur Alexander, and Dane Rudhyer and arrangements will be made for the production of the most worthy. At a recent program Eugene Goossens lectured. Winifred Hook, pianist, and Vernice Brand, contralto, were also on the program.
23Dusolina Giannini, soprano, brought to the Philharmonic Auditorium by L. E. Behymer, sang before a full house and created a veritable sensation. Her voice is a high soprano with the warmth of coloring associated with a contralto register. Her personality is delightful and her musical intelligence and emotional nature well balanced. Handel, Mozart and Donaudy were authoritatively given. Gretchaninoff's Over the Steppe, Respighi's Stornellatrice, Puccini's Vissi d'arte all scored. The English group and the Italian and Spanish folk songs were sung delightfully. Molly Bernstein made a capable accompanist, playing without notes and following the singer's moods.
25L. E. Behymer brought Efrem Zimbalist, violinist, to the Philharmonic Auditorium, where he played to a sold-out house. He gave two sonatas, the Brahms D minor, and one by Reger for the violin unaccompanied. Five lesser numbers completed the program. A Havanaise by Saint-Saens, and Zimbalist's own improvisation on a Japanese theme were delightful. Tchaikowsky's Andante Cantabile was a high light of perfection. Emanuel Bay proved an unusually good accompanist.
27The Zoellner Quartet gave the last of its season's recitals in the Biltmore Music Room.
29Jules Lepske, violinist of the Philharmonic Orchestra, who has been in the Glendale Sanatorium for nearly two years, is said to be recovering. He gave a program from his wheel chair for his fellow patients and friends. He played several Kreisler numbers, a Chopin number and the Schubert-Wilhelmj Ave Maria, in memory of Walter Henry Rothwell. Claire Mellonino played his accompaniments on the piano, and some solos. Leotta Lepske, wife of Jules, sang several numbers including a song My Heart Is a Haven, by Irving Steindel of the sanatorium, who arranged the program. A purse was presented to Lepske by the inmates of the sanatorium after the program.
31Frances Berkova, violinist, who won such signal honors in Europe and who is a native of Los Angeles, has left for the East where she will arrange for a tour of the Eastern States and England.
33The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra prize of $1,000 for the best symphonic poem in a national contest has been awarded to Homer Grim of Cincinnati.
35The distinguished composer and lecturer, Dane Rudhyar was scheduled to give a series of lecture recitals at the Beaux Arts Auditorium beginning April 22. The subject is The Old and New Music.
37Philip Trontiz, pianist, had two pupils win first prizes in the Los Angeles Eisteddfod-Matilda Incao and Marie Julius.
39Enrico Tramonti, harpist of the Chicago Orchestra, will come to Los Angeles in May to hold a master class.
41Frank Egan, producer, theater owner, and head of the Egan School, died of a blood clot on the brain.
43The Philharmonic Orchestra gave a complimentary Beethoven concert at the University of Southern California.
45George Leslie Smith and Merle Armitage, managers of the Los Angeles Civic Opera Company, have announced that Serge Oukrainsky has been engaged as ballet master for the coming season.
47The Wa-wan Club featured California composers at its last meeting.
49The Huntington Park students have chosen Cadman's Lelswala to be presented by the glee clubs.
51June Roper, pupil of Ernest Belcher, has a contract beginning August 1 to star at the Admiral's Palace in Berlin. B. L. H.
53JULIETTE WIHL
55"A pianist possessed of exceptional qualities of technique and perception."—Daily Telegraph (London).
56"Among the most interesting of contemporary artists."—New York Herald (Paris).
58PACIFIC COAST DIRECTORY
60ARMSTRONG, FRANCIS J.
61Concert Violinist
62Resident in Seattle, 1519 3rd Ave.
64BEHYMER, L. E.
65Manager of Distinguished Artists
66705 Auditorium Bldg., Los Angeles
68BOGART, ANDREW
69Teacher of Singing
70"A Message to Singers" mailed on request
7126 O'Farrell St., San Francisco
73BOWES, MR. and MRS. CHARLES
74Voice—Mise en scene
75446 South Grand View, Los Angeles
77BRESCIA, DOMENICO
78Voice Specialist—Composition
79407-8 Marshall Square Bldg., San Francisco
81CORNISH SCHOOL OF MUSIC, INC.
82Dramatic Arts and Dancing
83Nellie C. Cornish, Director
84Rov Street, at Harvard, Seattle, Wash.
86JACQUES JOU-JERVILLE of Paris
87Formerly Boston Opera
88and leading grand opera of France
89Private Voice Studios
90The McKelvey, Seattle, Wash.
92KANTNER SCHOOL OF SINGING
93Clifford W. Kantner, Director
94306 Spring Street, Seattle, Washington
96LOTT, MR. and MRS. CLIFFORD
97Voice and Piano
98Member, American Academy of Teachers of Singing, N. Y.
99912 W. 20th St., Los Angeles
101OATMAN, JOHN R.
102Musical Courier Correspondent
103713 Couch Building, Portland, Ore.
105PERSINGER, LOUIS
106Management Selby Oppenheimer
10768 Post Street, San Francisco
109SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
110ERNEST BLOCH, Director
1113435 Sacramento St., San Francisco
113TOWNS, KIRK
114Baritone
115205 The McKelvey, Canadian Club
116Seattle New York
118MUSICAL COURIER
120May 5, 1927
122SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
124San Francisco, Cal.—Under Giulio Silva, head of the vocal department of the San Francisco Conservatory, a performance of Pergolesi's seldom heard setting of the Stabat Mater was heard in Trinity Episcopal Church. The soloists were Rena Lazelle, soprano, and Eveline Frank, contralto, while the students of the vocal department of the Conservatory formed the chorus. The orchestra was composed of the California String Quartet of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and students of the string department. Margaret Bradley Elliott was at the organ.
126According to Chester Rosekrans, executive director of the Music Week Committee, San Francisco's annual music is being celebrated from May 1 to 7. Many interesting plans and various programs are being presented for this seventh annual music week.
128Announcement is made by Edward F. Moffatt, secretary-treasurer of the San Francisco Opera Association, of the closing of a contract with Fritz Kraencke, one of the outstanding theatrical and operatic scenic artists of Europe, to paint the mammoth scenic creations for the production of Tristan and Isolde to be given in the fall season. That Alfred Hertz has been invited to direct the production with an augmented orchestra of ninety-six men of his San Francisco Symphony is another promise that no expense is being spared to make the presentation of Tristan and Isolde a monumental one in every phase. one of two readings
129Announcement is made by Edward F. Moffatt, secretary-treasurer of the San Francisco Opera Association, of the closing of a contract with Fritz Kraencz, one of the outstanding theatrical and operatic scenic artists of Europe, to paint the mammoth scenic creations for the production of Tristan and Isolde to be given in the fall season. That Alfred Hertz has been invited to direct the production with an augmented orchestra of ninety-six men of his San Francisco Symphony is another promise that no expense is being spared to make the presentation of Tristan and Isolde a monumental one in every phase. one of two readings
131The Oscar Weil Memorial Scholarship Fund offers two tutorial scholarships for the season 1927-28. The first for the study of any of the wind orchestral instruments, is open to students between the age of fourteen and twenty. The second, for the study of any other of the orchestral instruments or piano, is open to all students under eighteen. The awards will be based upon the recommendations of responsible musicians whose names will be made known later.
133Nathan J. Landsberger presented his pupil, Maybelle Morrison, in a violin recital recently. The excellently schooled and unusually talented young musician was enthusiastically received for her fine performance.
135The Y. M. and Y. W. H. A. Symphony Orchestra, Victor Lichtenstein, conductor, gave a concert, at which the soloists were Abraham Tauber, violinist, and Francis Carmody, flutist. Both succeeded in arousing the large audience to high expressions of enthusiasm.
137Manager Selby C. Oppenheimer announces that Louis Graveure, eminent baritone and vocal pedagogue, will return to California for the fifth consecutive summer and hold master classes in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Already, according to Mr. Oppenheimer, most of Graveure's pupils of other years have reserved both class and private time for the coming summer. Graveure will remain in each city for a period of five weeks.
139Dr. and Mrs. William R. Chapman and daughter, of New York, were visitors in San Francisco this month. Dr. Chapman is particularly well known for his fine work in New York and New England. He is conductor of the Maine Music Festival, a position which he has occupied for over thirty years. Dr. Chapman is also conductor of the Rubinstein Club of New York, his wife being president of the same organization. Dr. Chapman and his family are making their first trip to the Pacific Coast for a three months' rest. Many persons prominent in musical circles in the west have accorded the Chapmans a hearty welcome.
141James Isherwood has been made director of the newly formed Novo Club Ladies Choir of San Francisco of twenty-five voices. Isherwood is an excellent and well-known baritone.
143Alice Seckels, San Francisco impresaria, is about to leave for a three months' trip to Europe, sailing from New York, May 11, on the French liner De Grasse. Miss Seckels will return to San Francisco sometime toward the end of August.
145Emil J. Pollak, pianist and coach, who is now on tour with Mme. Jeritza, will again teach in San Francisco during the summer. He will be accompanied to the coast by his wife and two little boys.
147Eugene Goossens, English composer and conductor, was heard in a lecture recital at the Mark Hopkins Hotel as one of Ida G. Scott's fortnightly attractions.
149Lazar S. Samloff, vocal teacher of New York, will return to San Francisco to hold his summer classes for the fourth consecutive year. It looks as though San Francisco will again be flooded with master teachers and master classes, for it is reported that Paolo Gallico, New York pianist and teacher, will also teach here from June 1 to July 12.
151C. H. A.
153SEATTLE, WASH.
155Seattle, Wash.—Of particular interest to Seattle music students is the announcement that the state winners of the First Biennial National Contest for student musicians, held under the auspices of the N. F. M. C., included May Neal, mezzo-soprano, and Haakon Skrefstad, baritone. Both Miss Neal and Mr. Skrefstad are pupils of Jacques Jou-Jerville, prominent vocal instructor of this city. Emily Dow, sixteen year old violinist, and Helen Schumann were the winners of the violin contests, both pupils of Madame Davenport-Engberg.
157The regular monthly musical, given by the Ladies' Musical Club, was presented at the Olympic Hotel. The Ladies'
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