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Musical Courier 1928-09-06: Vol 97 Iss 10, 1928
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1September 6, 1928
3Tauscher, Chicago Violin Maker
4Arno E. Tauscher, one of the world's foremost violin makers, for many years established in Chicago, has just issued a pamphlet entitled "Truthful Statements of My Discovery of Greatest Value to the Violin Buying World." The pamphlet should prove interesting to any one contemplating the purchase of a violin. Mr. Tauscher has signed a document offering $5,000 to any one who is able to disprove the statements made in his pamphlet concerning his violins.
6It was said recently that Tauscher violins have made the dream of all violinists come true—"the Stradivarius tone in a violin that everyone can afford." In this pamphlet the author explains how he solved century old problems. Twenty-five years of research and experiment disclosed to him the long hidden secrets of the Stradivarius violin tone. Testimonials of internationally known soloists and musicians add weight to his own statements as to the quality of his violins.
8His instruments have been used for many years by such distinguished violinists as Alexander Sebald and Irma Seidel. The late Arthur Nikisch wrote as follows on Oct. 25, 1905, of the Tauscher violins: "Mr. Tauscher has shown me several of his own made violins which I admire very much. The tone, especially in the higher positions, is remarkably beautiful and round, having large carrying power and exceptional volume. I am convinced of the great success that Mr. Tauscher's violins will have with the violinists." Since that testimonial was given, Tauscher's experiments have permitted him to produce violins far superior to those he showed to the late Nikisch.
10Recently seen by a representative of the MUSICAL COURIER, Mr. Tauscher had the following to say:
11"Yes, indeed, it gives me the greatest of pleasure to be able to offer to the world the greatest violins of all times, the exact Stradivarius tone in all its perfection, deep and clear, unsurpassed for its indescribable lusciousness and liquid quality of tremendous power, the perfect violin tone which no other maker except Stradivarius has ever before produced. I am not only a violin maker, but I am a violinist and somewhat of a singer. In my experimenting my playing and singing have helped considerably. I would hear a Stradivarius or a Guarnerius and the tone lingered in my ear. When I showed my violin to Nikisch, he was most effusive in his congratulations and his praise, but my violins then were not as good as those I have made in the last twenty years. As Alberto Bachmann, the well known violinist, wrote me after hearing Sebald: 'I had the great pleasure to hear Sebald last Monday. He surely is a phenomenal violinist, but you are also a phenomenal violin maker; your violin is simply astounding and I can hardly believe that somebody other than Guarnerius achieved that wonder.'"
13Orno E. Tauscher is a very modest man who has kept out of the limelight for all these years. Asked the reason for this seclusion, Tauscher said, "I wanted to be so sure of every statement I would have to make; not only self-convinced, but also have the backing of the artists who are playing my violins for the past ten years. As can be seen in every testimonial, they verify my own judgment concerning the instruments I turn out.
15"The critics, too, have recognized the value of my violins. The critic of the Baltimore News, reviewing Miss Seidel's appearance, stated that her playing is marked by extreme brilliance. She has a magnificent tone. But what pleased me most was what the critic on the Chicago Journal had to say of Irma Seidel: 'The newcomer disclosed the largest tone which has proceeded from a violin here this season.'
17"I make my instruments right here in Chicago at 1836 No. Halsted Street, and if any of the readers of the MUSICAL COURIER would like to read my little pamphlet concerning my discoveries, I would be happy to send it to them."
19Schubert Week, November 18-25
20The Columbia Phonograph Company announces that November 18-25 will be Schubert Week. Schubert died November 19, 1828. The opening activities in New York will be impressive tributes to the Friends of Music, the Beethoven Association, the symphony orchestras, the Juilliard School, and a group of civic and fraternal organizations. The week will be celebrated in fitting manner throughout the country.
22Mme. Colombati Resumes Work September 10
23Mme. Virginia Colombati, well known teacher of prominent artists, is doing only a limited amount of teaching this summer. She will, however, re-open her studios on September 10. Josephine Lucchese, who gives every credit to Mme. Colombati, recently returned from European successes, going almost immediately to Cincinnati to sing at the Zoo Opera, where she was royally received. After a rest in San Antonio, Tex., her home, she will fill a number of concerts in the early fall.
25Sara Davidson, another Colombati artist who has enjoyed success in opera here, will sing in concert this fall. Three others have been engaged for vaudeville or Broadway musical shows: Betty Grobel, Theresa Compeau and Alma Dormagen.
27ARNO E. TAUSCHER
29JOSEPHINE LUCCHESE AND VIRGINIA COLOMBATI
31YEATMAN GRIFFITH
32"Recognized Authority on Voice Production and the Art of Singing"
33TEACHER OF FAMOUS ARTISTS AND OF TEACHERS
34ANNOUNCES HIS RETURN TO AMERICA AFTER SUMMER SEASON TEACHING IN EUROPE one of two readings
35ANNOUNCES HIS RETURN TO AMERICA AFTER one of two readings
36SUMMER SEASON TEACHING IN EUROPE one of two readings
37SORRENTO, ITALY—PARIS, FRANCE—LONDON, ENGLAND
38for the RE-OPENING of his
39NEW YORK STUDIOS 52 West 70th Street
40FOR ARTISTS—TEACHERS—AND STUDENTS
41OCTOBER FIRST
42MRS. YEATMAN GRIFFITH—ASSOCIATE TEACHER
43MISS EUPHEMIA BLUNT—ASSISTANT TEACHER
44MR. WM. CALDWELL GRIFFITH—PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
45TELEPHONE 8144 ENDICOTT
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