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Musical Courier 1928-06-21: Vol 96 Iss 25, 1928
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1Recent Publications
3Publications Received
4(Carl Fisher, Inc., N. Y.)
6Lord Have Mercy, a capella, for male voices, by G. Foelner.
7Day of Sorrow, Day of Weeping, a capella, for male voices (From an unknown Requiem).
8Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabbath, a capella for male voices, by Bernhard Anselm Weber.
9Blessed Art Thou, O Lord, Quartet and chorus for mixed voices, by A. Monestel.
10Jubilate in F, quartet and chorus for mixed voices, by A. Monestel.
11Music Pictures, music and illustrations by Margaret Pearson Joyner; descriptions by Frank J. Baum.
12Ronde des Lutins, for flute, oboe, and B flat clarinet, by Christiaan Kriens.
13Haowee, Hawaiian waltz, for violin and piano, by Arthur Wright.
14Spanyo, Spanish intermezzo for violin and piano, by Arthur Wright.
15The Whistlin' Boy o' Galway, for piano, by Harvey Gaul.
16The Singin' Girl o' Antrim, for piano, by Harvey Gaul.
17Queen of the Night, for piano, by Justin Elie.
18A Love Sonnet, for piano, by Victor Herbert.
19Danse Baroque, for piano, by Victor Herbert.
20The Jester's Serenade, for piano, by Victor Herbert.
21Souvenir, for piano, by Victor Herbert.
22Lullaby, song, by Winthrop Parkhurst.
23In a Twilit Apple-Orchard, song, by Francesco B. De Leone.
24Lovelight, song by Francesco B. De Leone.
25Sweetheart, song, by Francesco B. De Leone.
26Querida, song, by Edward G. Simon.
28(Clayton F. Summy Co., Chicago)
29Tone Pictures for the Beginner, Short Pieces for Piano with Preparatory Exercises, by Buenta Carter.
30The Guitar, two-piano piece, by Jessie L. Gaynor.
31Gliding, two-piano piece, by Jessie L. Gaynor.
32The Bumble Bee, two-piano piece, by Jessie L. Gaynor.
33Butterflies Wink Their Primrose Wings, two-piano piece, by F. A. Goodrich.
34God Shall Wipe Away All Tears, church song, by Paul Ambrose.
35Old Irish Air (Anonymous); for organ, arranged by Ch. L. Etherington.
36Music Writing Book for Scales and Chords, by Kathleen Air.
38(Chappell-Harms, Inc., New York)
39From all the World, song, by Lew Cobey.
40Grant Us Thy Peace, sacred song, by Bernard Hamblen.
41From Day to Day, sacred song, by Bernard Hamblen.
42The Empty Tomb, Easter song, by Bernard Hamblen.
43Easter Hymn, arranged by Frank Bridge.
45(Arthur P. Schmidt Co., New York)
46The First Arpeggio Book, thirty elementary arpeggio studies for piano, by Cuthbert Harris.
47Octave-Playing Exercises, for piano, by Cuthbert Harris.
48Seven Brilliant Studies, for piano, by Cuthbert Harris.
49At the Cross Roads, Technical Short Cuts for Developing the Violinist's Left Hand, by Kemp Stillings.
51Lillian Gustafson Sings in Ottawa
52Some time ago Lillian Gustafson was soloist with the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, and last month made a reappearance in that city, singing Judas Maccabaeus with the Ottawa Centenary Choir. That she duplicated her success is evident from the press encomiums received. The critic on the Ottawa Journal stated that she still further consolidated her position as a favorite in the capital. Additional comment in the Journal reads as follows: "Her voice even in the huge auditorium showed to conspicuous advantage. Miss Gustafson's rendering of the recitative, O Let Eternal Honors Crown His Name, was a piece of unusually intelligent declamation and the performance of the following air, From Mighty Kings He Took the Spoil, was a triumphant piece of bravura singing that irresistibly compelled the audience to express its appreciation in spontaneous and unmistakable terms. The difficult runs in So Shall the Lute and Harp Awake were negotiated with apparent ease and captivating assurance, during which time the voice lost none of its power of beauty or appeal. That was the solo-peak of the evening and resulted in an ovation." T. J. Palmer wrote in the Ottawa Citizen that Miss Gustafson proved herself a clever oratorio singer. "Her great triumph was the aria, So Shall the Lute and Harp Awake. She sang this with striking rhythm and phrasing. The long florid passages were rendered with remarkable clarity and ease; also she created a strong Handelian atmosphere, which so many singers on this side of the Atlantic fail to do. The rest of her work was of the same high standard throughout."
54Activities of Robert Pollak
55Robert Pollak's second season in San Francisco as head of the violin department of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music has been unquestionably a most successful one. His class has developed to such an extent that it warranted his organizing quartet and ensemble courses, pedagogic courses and a pupils' orchestra. During the past winter Mr. Pollak gave pupils' recitals which showed the efficiency of his teaching to such a degree that one can state in all sincerity that San Francisco possesses an excellent school of violin teaching.
57Concerning his own artistic activities during the past season, Mr. Pollak gave five recitals wherein he introduced seven new works to the San Francisco public. At the request of his students and of the directors of the Conservatory, Mr. Pollak is now conducting a summer course which is being very well attended. At its conclusion he will immediately leave for Europe where his former pupils are awaiting his arrival for work with him while abroad.
59At the beginning of October, Robert Pollak is to return to his post as head of the violin department of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and again plans to give a series of recitals presenting the latest and most representative acquisitions to the violin repertory.
61Schmitz and Laberge Arrive from Europe
62E. Robert Schmitz and Bernard R. Laberge, of the Bogue-Laberge Management, have just returned together from Paris.
64Mr. Schmitz has been in Europe since March 1, starting his European concert tour in Holland at that time, and the past month he has spent at his home in Paris. He returns now to conduct his annual summer master class in Denver, beginning July 3. On July 19, he will be soloist with the orchestra conducted by Rudolph Ganz at Elitch Gardens, Denver.
66Mr. Laberge has spent the past five weeks in Europe arranging details for the tours of the artists who will come to America next season under the Bogue-Laberge Management. Among these is Arthur Honegger who comes in January. His first appearance will be as guest conductor of the New York Beethoven Symphony Orchestra. The Pro Arte String Quartet will return February 1 for its third annual visit, making only a limited tour here this coming season. E. Robert Schmitz will begin his concert season next November at Buffalo, traveling west to the Coast.
68Aroldo Lindi in New Roles
69Aroldo Lindi, dramatic tenor, has added to his great European reputation by his successes this season in several roles, new to his repertory. These include Enzo in La Gioconda, Prince Calaf in Turandot, and Andrea Chenier. As Enzo in La Gioconda the press of Barcelona was unanimous in his praise. Said El Noticiero Universal: "Lindi, a tenor of splendid quality . . . a magnificent voice, of robust virile timbre, and the delightful emission that comes only from a singer of true bel canto," while El Liberal stated: "We have not been disillusioned in Lindi. A powerful voice of charming quality and amazing facility." Diario de Barcelona, spoke of Lindi's voice of "beautiful timbre and mellow in quality" and said he "displayed a fine sense of tone color." "The great voice of Lindi impressed marvellously and had its immediate effect on the public which gave him an ovation well deserved," commented La Noche, and El Correo Catalan called him "truly brilliant." He was enthusiastically acclaimed for his beautiful voice of full rich ringing quality, used in a skilfully artistic manner.
71Lindi, who is an artist pupil of Mme. Dossert, made a special visit to her studio in Paris while en route to London, where he is to sing his second season at Covent Garden.
73University School of Music Notes
74At the annual meeting of the Alumni Association of the University School of Music, held at the Michigan Union Club House, Ann Arbor, Mich., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. Paul R. Kempf, president; Otto J. Stahl, first vice-president; Mrs. Robert B. Howell, second vice-president; Lucile Graham, treasurer; Donna Esselstyn, corresponding secretary; Mrs. E. B. Hosom, recording secretary; Edith Byrl Koon, editor; Mrs. E. S. Sherrill, chairman scholarship fund; Mrs. Lee O. Case, chairman nominating committee; Mrs. Walter F. Hunt, Mrs. Thomas A. Lowry and Mrs. Nathan A. Konold, members of board. On this occasion, in addition to transacting general business of the Alumni Association, in which contributions to the Elsa Gardner Stanley scholarship fund was stressed, the thirteenth annual news bulletin published by the Alumni Association giving information about alumni and former students was distributed. The information contained therein proved to be of great interest to the hundred or more alumni who were in attendance.
76Palmer Christian, University organist and head of the organ department of the University School of Music, gave a program of numbers from the music dramas of Richard Wagner (by request) in Hill Auditorium. A large audience packed the auditorium to capacity, and Mr. Christian was given an ovation.
78Rudolph Thomas Conducts Opera Program
79"The operatic forces of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music were on parade in impressive fashion before an audience that crowded Emery Auditorium Saturday night," said the Daily Times-Star. "Twenty-five principal singers, a numerous chorus, and a student orchestra of ninety pieces were heard in parts of three operas, so selected as to afford abundant opportunity for the singers, and to provide a diversified and well balanced entertainment. With complete costuming, scenery borrowed from the Cincinnati Zoo Opera Company, and good lighting effects, the program approached very nearly, and in some places reached altogether, the professional quality. Not only good voices were in evidence but intelligent historicism and familiarity with stage routine. Rudolph Thomas, director of the department of opera and of the program, deserves a vast degree of credit, and the plaudits of the audience were his without stint."
81New York Audience Enjoys George Brandt
82At a recent concert given at the Hotel Ansonia by the Professional Women's League, Inc., George Brandt, tenor, again added to his already long list of successes. On this occasion Mr. Brandt sang a group of English numbers by Dunn, Dunhill and Reddick, and an aria from L'Africana. Mr. Brandt has an excellent tenor voice and uses it with skill and intelligence at all times. He was heartily received by his enthusiastic listeners.
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