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sufficient distance, is drawn forward by the exter-
nal mechanism towards the front. A movable trun-
ple which turns the corner of the action, partly re-
volves, moving the trace-rod which spans the dis-
tance from the trundle to the end of the sound-
board, and the lever which is immediately connect-
ed with the slider. The stop, when these move-
ments have taken place, is ready for use ; on push-
ing in the draw-stop, the action of the several parts
is reversed, the slide is drawn across the openings
under the pipes, and the stop or register is then
silenced.
Having described the complete instrument as
composed of several different organs, each with a
distinct wind supply, by means of separate sound-
board or sound-boards, and in large instruments
with even separate bellows, it is now time to de-
scribe the mechanism by which the performer can
unite two or even more rows of keys together, make
the pedals to join the action of any given set or sets
of keys, or make the keys to be joined together an
octave above or an octave below. Such actions,
mostly controlled by draw-stops, are called coup-
lers. The action of a modern coupler for the man-
ual keys, as now improved, consists of a set of le-
vers, or back-falls as they are technically called, one
to each key. "When the front ends of the back-falls
are lifted up, the far ends descend, and pressing
down short rods or stickers, resting on the back
ends of the T-shaped back-falls of the actions to be
joined on, the movements belonging to both rows
of keys act together. Octave-couplers have diagon-
al back-falls, extending sufficiently to the right or
left to reach from any given key to the tracker of
its octave above or below, there being both super-
octave and sub-octave couplers. The pedal-coup-
lers are similar to those connecting the different
manuals. On pressing down the pedals, the long
pieces of wood called trackers, with the roller-arms,
descend ; the far ends are made to rise, lifting with
them the short rods or stickers, which, communi-
cating with the under-side of the manual keys, lift
them, and so enable the pedal keys to join action
with any given set of manual keys. What is called
a "sforzando-coupler," is a similar contrivance, by
•which the keys of the great, or strongest organ,
are suddenly attached to the keys of the swell,
and as suddenly let go at the will of the player.
{To be continued.)
BOSTON.
"TWELVE JOLLY BACHELORS."
said it was a happy thought of the Boston musicians
GERMANIA THEATRE.
to celebrate Liszt's 70th birthday, and he compliment- n p H E R E have been no musical performances at
ed Mr. S. K. Leland for arranging a Worcester tribute
in such a pleasant, informal way. The reason why X this theatre since Friderich Haase has been
we observe his birthday more than that of some giving his representations in the German drama.
We notice that the orchestra at the Germania
others whose fame is also great, is that for sixty
years he has been a very prominent figure in musical performs exellent selections during the entr'actes.
history as composer and critic.
This should be the case in every theatre, but, un-
Mr. Allen sat down to the piano at the close of his fortunately, it is not.
remarks and gave the opening selection of the Liszt
music. He was assisted in the program by Miss Dora
Dearborn, Mr. Walter Kennedy, Mr. B. T. Hammond,
THE THALIA THEATRE.
vocalists, and Mr. Henshaw Dana and Mr. Arthur
Whiting, pianists. The numbers came in the follow-
ARIE GEISTINGER, the versatile and re-
ing order:
markable artiste, has been singing jodlers
Transcription for piano of Bach's Organ Prelude one night and acting CamiUe on the following
and Fugue in A minor.—B. D. Allen.
night. She has alternated Suppe's Galatea, with
Song—(a) " A wondrous thing 't must be, indeed ;' Adrienne Lecouvreur. Surely such performances
(b) "Oh! though art like a flower."—B.T.Hammond. have never been witnessed here before.
Song—"Wanderer's Night Song."—Miss Dora Dear
born. Piano solos—(o) "Consolation," in D. flat; (6)
" Consolation," in E; (c) Schubert's "Am Meer; " (d) MARTINEZ.—We had the pleasure, recently, of
Rossini's "La Regatta."—B. D. Allen.
Song—"The Loreley."—Walter Kennedy. Piano listening to several arias sung by Mile. Isidora
solo—(a) Transcription from Lohengrin; (b) Polo- Martinez one Saturday afternoon not long ago, at
Steinway Hall, to a number of musical critics and
naise, in C. minor—Arthur Whiting.
It is unnecessary to add that the music was all managers. She is a pupil of Prof. P. A. Rivarde,
finely rendered, and gave great pleasure to all who the instructor of Miss Kellogg, and perfected her
listened.—The Spy, Worcester, Mass., Friday, Oct. 28. studies under his tuition in Paris. Her voice is a
clear and resonant soprano, under excellent con-
trol and especially adapted to ftoritures and rou-
OBITUARY.
lades. But she is also enabled to sing the German
r
I ^HE death is announced of Prof Hilmar, of lied with finish and especial understanding. She
J_ Prague, Bohemia, at the advanced age of 79. has had a successful concert career, and has also
appeared in Italian Opera in this country and in
He is said to have invented the " Polka."
Richard Wuerst, a celebrated German composer, London.
died in Berlin, October 9th, at the age of 57. His
RUDOLPH BIAL'S ILLNESS.—Mr. Rudolph Bial, the
most celebrated work was his second Symphony,
efficient director, has been ill for some time past and
Op. 21. He was renowned as a teacher.
John Van den Acker, born at Amsterdam, Dir- is now confined in his room on account of an aggra-
ector of the orchestra, Flemish Theatre, Rotter- vation of the complaint. He was overworked during
dam, and an accomplished violinist, died at Rot- the Summer when he required rest and recuperation J
The Sunday-night concert at the Metropolitan
terdam, August 28th.
Casino, was under the direction of Mr. Widmer.
Miss Emma Juch, Sig. Runcio and Sig. Corsini
LIEBE.—Mme. Teresa Liebe, violinist, and her were the vocalists and Miss Anna Berger the
brother Mr. Theodore Liebe, violoncellist, who instrumentalist. We hope Mr. Bial will soon be
made his first appearance in the United States enabled to resume his duties.
this season, have been eliciting warm praises from
WHY CELEBRATED ?—The New York World calls
the Eastern press by their brilliant performances
at the Worcester Festival, and at the Roberts' con- Miss Blanche Roosevelt, the Celebrated American
cert in the Music Hall, Boston. Madame Liebe Cantatrice. Why cantatrice? Why not singer, or
belongs to the classical school of violin players, vocalist, as in the case of other people ? And
and her brother produced a favorable impression why celebrated? Celebrated since when ? And
what is she celebrated for ?—except for singing
by his playing of Popper's "Polonaise."
out of tune. Will the World please inform us.
LEIPZIG CONSERVATORY.—An English contem-
ARLING'S new comic opera, the " Twelve Jol- porary
says :
ly Bachelors," had its first representation last
By the way, Weinzel's place as first pianoforte
Monday night, at the Windsor Theatre, Boston,
teacher at the Conservatorium, (Leipzic), was lately
before an audience that literally packed the house. offered
Schleinitz to an Englishman. What do you
The piece has real elements of popularity and think of by that!
His name is Albert Jeffrey, a former
•when the libretto is carefully revised it should run pupil of the Leipzic Conservatorium. He, however,
well.
refused, holding, as he does, an excellent position in
The plot, briefly stated, is as follows:
Albany, United States, America. We had him here,
Twelve Bachelors, pledged to one another to a life some three weeks back, and we all agreed that he is
undoubtedly
the best of all English pianists that in
of celibacy, have sought refuge upon an island in the
Mediterranean Sea, where they feel themselves secure our time have emanated from Leipzic. Besides his
from the influence of designing females. They are all remarkably finished mechanism, he possesses—the
violent in their denunciations of the fair sex, and alas ! so rare—quality of refined expression. His
boast of their freedom and happiness. Zanoni, the playing of Henselt's Concerto,.and Schumann's Etudes
ruling spirit of the twelve, is not exactly contented Symphoinques, whilst delighting us to enthusiasm,
all feel dissatisfied with our own achieve-
with his lot, but cunningly conceals his feelings from made us He
also played a trio of his own, a remark-
the others. On the anniversary of the birthday of ments.
ably vigorous and fresh composition. There is no
one of thoir number, and while the twelve are cele- one
here
now
that can compete with him.
brating the event as well as they are able without the
aid of the other sex, a yacht is driven ashore upon
the island and wrecked. On board this yacht were
"What Saddens My Darling This Evening ? " is
twelve young i ladies and their attendants. These
young ladies at once lay siege to the hearts of the the title of the latest song. Perhaps your darling's
bachelors and announce their determination to secure garter is coming down, and she dosen't like to
them for husbands either by fair means or foul, and speak about it. There are many sad, weird trage-
declare that they will carry them off bodily if they dies of which the world never hears.—Exchange.
do not yield gracefully. After much pretended resist-
Sembrich has been engaged by M. Venzentini,
ance the ladies accomplished their purpose and all
at a salary of $1,000 per night, for St. Petersburg.
are happy.
The music is very bright and sparkling. There
Maurice Grau's French Opera Company is re-
is a suggestion here and thereof " Evangeline," ported on its way to this country and is expected
not only in the scenes, but in the libretto.
during the coming month. Nothing definite as to
Miss Jeannie Winston took the leading role as dates is known. The repertoire is very extensive.
Zanoni, Chief of the Bachelors, and made a decided
Miss Zelie de Lussan will sing the soprano part
hit. The piece bids fair ..to get a good start and to
of "Paradise and Peri," on the evening of Novem-
increase in popularity.
ber 11, with the Milwaukee Musical Society.
Miss Hattie Schell, soprano, has been engaged
FRANZ LISZT.
by the Poughkeepsie Vocal Union, under the dir-
A LOCAL CELEBRATION OF HIS SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY.
ection of Dr. F. L. Ritter, to sing in the " Crea-
HE desire to make some recognition of the seven- tion," by Haydn, on November 15.
tieth birthday of Liszt, the great pianist and
Camilla Urso, Mme. Terese Carreno, Emma Don-
composer, has found expression in Worcester the
same as it has in Boston, New York and elsewhere. aldi, Signor Pietro Ferranti, Signor Roberto Stan-
Last evening the piano warerooms of S. R. Leland tini, Theo. Hoch and Meigs Sisters' celebrated vo-
& Co., were made into a concert hall, and an audience cal quartette are to give a grand operatic concert at
completely filling the place listened to a program ar- Booth's Theatre, on Saturday evening, November 5.
ranged for the occasion. A portrait of Liszt hung
Von Suppe's opera, "Donna Juanita," is to be
over the Chickering grand, and most of our best known
musicians and singers were present.
performed by the Mahn Comic Opera Company at
Before entering upon the musical part of the, pro- Niblo's Theatre, for a season of two weeks, begin-
gram, Mr. B. D. Alien gave a sketch of Liszt. He ning Nov. 7.
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November 5th, 1881.
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A PHENOMENON.—Master Edwin Kendall, a
youth of about eleven years of age, residing in
this city, is a young pianist of extraordinary
talent. He should receive a thorough and com-
plete musical education. His present teacher is
Prof. Berge.
BIRTHDAYS.—Musical celebrations on the occa-
sions of Listz's and Hiller's birthdays, have taken
place in several European and several American
cities.
The Standard Quartette Club, consisting of
Messrs. Brandt, Schwarz, Matzka, and Bergaer,
will give their fourth season of chamber music con-
certs at Steck Hall, No. 11 East Fourteenth street,
this year. The series will consist of six concerts,
on Tuesday evenings, beginning Nov. 22. Sub-
scribers only will be admitted, no tickets being
sold at the door.
At the grand concert to be given by Mr. George
Magrath, with the assistance of Mr. Theodore
Thomas's orchestra, Nov. 10th, the young pianist
will play Beethoven's Concerto No. 4, an etude by
Chopin, the " Invitation a la Valse," by Weber-
Tausig, and Rubinstein's Concerto No. 4.
Blanche Roosevelt is to give a concert in Chick-
ering Hall, Nov. 5, assisted by Signor Lazarini,
tenor ; Mr. Carlos Hasselbrink, violinist; Signor
Lencioni, baritone-buffo, and Miss Florence Cople-
ston, pianist. Musical director, Mr. C. E, Pratt.
Abbie Carrington, who has just returned from
an extended concert tour through the West, has ac-
cepted an engagement from Max Strakosch for the
Italian opera season with Mme. Gerster. She will
appear during the season in the operas of " Magic
Flute," "Huguenots," " D o n Giovanni," "Will-
iam Tell," "Ernani," " Trovatore " and " Mephis-
topheles."
The New York Chorus Society, of which Mr.
Theodore Thomas is director, announces that the
subscription tickets to its concerts will be limited
to 1,200; also that it will be heard in Handel's
'Jubilate," Beethoven's "Choral Fantaisie,"
scenes from Berlioz's " Benvenuto Cellini," and
from his opera, "Les Troyens," Paine's music to
the "OEdipus," and selections from Beethoven's
Missa Solennis."