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Musical Courier 1927-06-16: Vol 94 Iss 24, 1927
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1June 16, 1927
3Karl Krueger Introduces Opera Intime to Seattle
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6"To the list of his other musical triumphs, Karl Krueger, conductor of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, added another last night when, before a brilliant audience which taxed the limitations of the Spanish ballroom at the Olympic Hotel, he introduced Opera Intime to Seattle's music lovers," wrote the critic of the Seattle Daily Times on May 14. "While the plaudits of the hearers principally were for Mr. Krueger as a leader and impresario," he continued, "there were others who shared in the success of this first venture in the translation of an art which long has been recognized as the most subtle and aristocratic form of opera in Europe." The works produced on the first night, May 13, were Wolf-Ferrari's The Secret of Suzanne and Erich Korngold's pantomime, The Snowman. According to the Seattle Star, "The musical scores of both operas are superb and Mr. Krueger's reading of them was masterly and won him the most sincere applause. Seattle is most fortunate in having a man of Mr. Krueger's ability to encourage and promote the finer things in music, as it was through his tireless efforts and confidence that the new Seattle Symphony and last night's program were made possible."
8On the evening of May 18 Mr. Krueger presented The Secret of Suzanne and Pergolesi's La Serva Padrona, one of the oldest and best known of this form of composition. In reviewing the performance, Louise Raymond Owens declared in the Seattle Star that "Under the baton of Karl Krueger the Little Symphony gave a superb interpretation to the scores of these most enjoyable of operas. This venture into drawing room opera has scored a tremendous success with Seattle's true music patrons, and there is no doubt that when others are given at a later date that they will have a bigger following than on this, their first appearance." According to the Seattle Daily Times of May 19, "Opera Intime has been granted a definite place on Seattle's artistic calendar. With the second performance of this delicate operatic form in the Spanish ballroom at the Olympic Hotel last night—a performance that was greeted by a capacity audience—it was evident that in its introduction it has struck a vibrant note to which music lovers of the city have responded and that from now on there will be a demand for its inclusion in the musical events of the year." After complimenting Mr. Krueger on his choice of artists for the operas, the critic of that paper continued, "The interpretation of the scores by the Seattle Little Symphony was another delight of the evening. Again the master hand of Mr. Krueger is to be seen in the splendid manner in which the orchestra has accomplished the difficulties offered by opera intime. It is a credit to him and to the musicians who have given eagerly of their time and their effort to make the venture a success." And Everhard Armstrong concluded his review in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer as follows: "The productions were in every way of a quality to justify Conductor Krueger's enthusiasm for intimate opera, an enthusiasm that the able performances he sponsored soon made infectious. In future seasons, Seattle will not be likely to neglect this exquisite art form."
10Concerts at Washington Conservatory
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13Mary LaVerne McNinch, soprano, pupil of Isable Garvin Shelley at the Washington Conservatory of Music, gave a recital at the school on June 9. Her program included selections in three languages, in all of which her diction was good, high notes clear and bell-like, and the registers even. Miss McNinch also displayed histrionic ability.
15The following evening, June 10, students of the Conservatory gave a varied and interesting program. Eleanor Furr, pianist, showed poetic insight as well as technical facility in her interpretation of Beethoven's Moonlight sonata. She also was heard in a concerto with Mme. Echols and was enthusiastically applauded. Another piano ensemble number which was well received was Grieg's Schmetterling, played by Rae Embrey and Theodore Meyer. Mr. Meyer's solo number was Schumann's Grillen, and his rendition of it gave proof of his musical talent.
17Little Homer Carly carried off the violin honors with his noise, good memory and correct style of handling violin and bow. Although a boy of eight years and after only one year of instruction under Ernst Ladovitch, president of the conservatory, this talented youth has made unusual progress. He was heard in Rubinstein's Melody in F. Lena Seigel, in Pav's Sunshine of Your Smile and Cadman's At Dawning, displayed a sweet voice of excellent range, good stage presence and no annoying mannerisms. Beatrice Thom and Richard Tacker gave acceptable interpretations of Cui's Orientale, but were handicapped by falling violin strings. Others programmed were Mary Columbus, George Petrides, Alma Martin, Richard Moffett and Mary McNinch, the last mentioned concluding the program with the One Fine Day aria from Madam Butterfly.
19Werrenrath Sings at Lindbergh Dinner
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22Reinald Werrenrath was selected as vocal soloist at the Press Club Dinner in Washington to Colonel Charles Lindbergh on June 11. The baritone was summoned from his summer home in the Adirondacks and arrived in Washington just in time to sing a group of songs which were broadcast as was also the entire program in honor of America's great hero and the world's sensation.
24"I feel greatly honored," Mr. Werrenrath said on the telephone when the request was made of him by Mr. A. Atwater Kent, "to have been asked to participate in the program at such a famous event, and only hope the millions listening on the air to the speeches and entertainment will get as big a 'kick' out of it as I will, who will be fortunate enough to be at the dinner in person. We cannot do too much for Colonel Lindbergh, whose sincerity and modesty have endeared him to everyone as much as his great feat."
26Stadium Concerts Begin July 6
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29Work has started at the Lewisohn Stadium of the College of the City of New York on the erection of the orchestra platform for the Stadium Concerts which will begin on July 6. The familiar "shell" in which the Philharmonic Orchestra has played for the past few seasons will be in place within a few days, ready for rehearsals. Willem Van Hoogstraten, who will conduct the majority of the concerts, is expected back from Europe shortly. He will bring with him several orchestral scores which will have premieres at these concerts. The guest conductors for this season are Frederick A. Stock, of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, who made his Stadium debut last summer, and Pierre Monteux, of the Concertgebouw, who makes his first Stadium appearances this year.
31I SEE THAT
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34William Simmons has joined the faculty of the Cleveland Art Institute for the summer session.
35Florence Austral and John Amadie are booked for twenty-seven dates in thirty-eight days, from October 2 to November 18.
36Lillian Hunsicker, soprano, is vacationing in Europe.
37Ida Gray Scott, who features a summer master vocal class in New York, attended the G. F. W. C. in Grand Rapids.
38Amy Ellerman, contralto, was praised for her singing in Norwalk, Conn.
39Nevada Van der Veer won high praise for her Delilah at the Harrisburg May Festival.
40Marie deKyzer's pupils occupy prominent choir positions.
41Frederic Baer was baritone soloist at numerous spring music festivals, and won praise at all.
42The Caxton Society of Arts had a successful introductory meeting at Hotel Astor, New York, Florence Foster Jenkins presiding.
43Melchiorre Mauro-Cottone, chief organist of the Capitol Theater, gave a recital as guest organist of the Philadelphia American Organ Players Club on June 6.
44Twenty-one numbers made up the June 2 concert at the New York School of Music and Arts.
45Three intimate recitals were given the Virgil Piano Conservatory on June 10, 13 and 14.
46Two students from the Curtis Institute of Music have been engaged for symphony orchestra positions.
47Charles A. Sink has been elected president of the University School of Music, Ann Arbor, Mich.
48Irene Williams (Gescheidt artist) pleased Seattle audiences with her beautiful singing in The Secret of Suzanne and La Serva Padrona.
49Luigi Franchetti, Italian pianist, will be heard in America during the early spring of 1928.
50Reinald Werrenrath has fulfilled over seventy-five concert engagements this season.
51One hundred and seven students were granted degrees and diplomas at the commencement exercises of the Ithaca Conservatory.
52Bonn was host for the official German Beethoven Festival. The fourth Nordic Festival was given in Stockholm.
53Many Lindbergh songs make their appearance.
54Edwin Hughes to hold summer master class in New York.
55Eastman School of Music courses announced.
56Seagle Colony is the scene of a wedding.
57Pennsylvania organists convene in Harrisburg, Pa.
58Marguerite Morgan is acclaimed at third Paris recital.
59New Balogh work is composed and performed at sea.
60Elman and Shavitch are acclaimed in Paris.
61Smallens is made a member of the League of Composers' Executive Board.
62Ensemble of seventeen pianists heard at Philadelphia festival.
63The annual commencement concert of the New York College of Music takes place June 17.
64Stadium concerts begin July 6.
65Werrenrath sings at a Lindbergh dinner.
66Ward-Stephens reengaged to conduct Harrisburg (Pa.) Greater May Festival.
67Miura scores success in Namiko San.
68Pupils of Gunn, Liven, Wells and Spry win final prizes in Chicago contest.
69E. M. Williamson and Frederick Schwab are dead.
70Oregon M. T. A. convenes in Eugene, Ore.
71Cleveland Orchestra summer concerts attract wide interest.
72Karl Krueger introduces Opera Intime to Seattle.
73Ludwig Wullner successful as orchestral leader in Dresden.
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78EMMA ROBERTS
79MEZZO CONTRALTO
80An Appealing Artist
81"One of the most satisfying Artists now to be heard in the concert world."
82—N. Y. Tribune
83"She has passion and skillful equipoise."
84—N. Y. Times
85"Aroused the enthusiastic approval of the audience."
86—Cincinnati Com. Trib.
87Miss Roberts sings with the Mason & Hamlin PIANOFORTE Exclusively The Acme of Artistry
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