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THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
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becomes harsh and disagreeable. Yet to the
M. Prevost might compensate for his lack of cul
musician there are so many traces of artistic work
ture in vocal acquirements, if he would present us
that his singing is interesting. Many a tenor of
with some natural acting or at least—when it is re
to-day who is in the full maturity of his powers
quired—walk on the stage. He undoubtedly has
BOSTON.
and voice, could easily be eclipsed by this veteran.
the one advantage of knowing how to stand, but
Sig. Tagliapietra although still clinging to his
BOSTON, NOV. 13, 1881.
standing alone will not do in "Trovatore." Man-
rico must know how to walk ; at least Verdi seems T 3 OSTON is now in the height of the musica old numbers, " The Palms" of Faure and " Non e
to imply the necessity on several occasions.
J 3 season. Concert succeeds concert with such Ver," carried off the honors of the evening. His
M. Prevost did walk in or rather into one part of rapidity as to leave the average mortal who attends rich and powerful voice so skillfully modulated in
the opera. At the close of the " Miserere," there was such performances in a state of confusion. One the varied shades of expression, easily won for him
a superabundance of applause expended for some sometimes feels like giving up the task and taking a warm recognition. In the mezzo voce, particu-
unknown purpose. As a matter of course, M. Pre- a rest in some locality where no strains of harmony larly in the higher notes, he produces artistic
vost was not desirous of burdening Miss Hauk with can reach his ear. Everybody who is musical has effects. In the loud passages there is a tendency
the full weight of it, and actually left his "prison to be up and stirring. Among other things we to over-exertion. A singer should never force his
cell " without guard or surveillance, to relieve her are to have a new musical organization in our voice beyond that point at which the quality and
of a part of it. The kind authorities treated him midst. The details are not made public as yet, tone is rich and smooth. A voice if well directed
with exceptional consideration in not even putting but we may expect great things from the names of may be made to flow out with a full and steady
the precautionary chain and ball to his ankle. Miss some of the gentlemen who are to push the club tone that gives no evidence of effort. Over exer-
tion or undue contraction of the throat will pro-
Hauk nobly withstood the temptation, and did not into notice.
duce a hard tone, no matter how rich the organ
elope with Manrico. For this self-abnegation she
DINSMORE 5IUSICALE,
may be by nature. It is this tendency to over
deserves much praise.
Lon Dinsmore, the courteous and enterprising exertion that slightly mars this gentleman's vocal
How much longer such silly actions will con- agent of the Decker pianos and Wilcox & White
Singing is only musical where all signs
tinue to be practised by people, who should be en- organs, gave a charming little Matinee Musicale method.
of effort are concealed by art. A voice has its
dowed with common sense, it is difficult to say at his warerooms on Saturday afternoon last, in limit
in power at that point where its rich quality
Sig. Del Puente recently, in "Faust," paid his re- which Mr. Edward Fabian, elocutionist; Mrs. Chas. is disturbed
by force. All sounds that are strictly
spects to the audience after Valentines painful St. Jacques, soprano, and Mr. J. Frank Donahoe, musical
have a flowing character. Every shade of
death. Many other instances can be recorded where pianist, took part in a well selected programme. passion must
spontaneous. The voice should
reason seems to be abandoned, and only ridiculous Mr. Dinsmore proposes to continue these pleasant have the same be quality
throughout its entire range,
servility to a depraved taste is practiced.
musical events throughout the season.
and this is only possible when each and every
The action of M. Prevost in walking out of the
The fourth symphony concert took place at Mu- vowel is made with equal ease. Most voices in
supposed castle, which is his last prison, and pre- sic Hall Saturday evening under Mr. Henschel's these modern days betray a different quality in
senting himself to the public, surpasses anything direction, who presented an excellent programme. every few notes of their compass. This fault is
lately accomplished in that particular direction. These concerts supply a want that has long been not an inherent characteristic of voices, but rather
M. Prevost must take a few hundred lessons in the felt of a series of concerts where the choicest com- the results of bad training. Voices are greatly the
art of acting. He should get one of many worn- positions of the great masters can be presented in result of development.
out Ma?iricos and have himself "coached" and a proper form and at reasonable prices. That the
then go ahead in his high career.
Miss Clara Poole has a strong contralto voice.
public appreciate them is shown by the large audi-
She succeeds best in simple ballads. In arias, she
Miss Hauk's voice is not up to the dramatic ences which till the hall at every concert.
requirement's of Verdi's opera, and her histrionic
I suppose we shall all be very anxious to see Patti s inclined to use her voice at its full power, and
talent is of an order differing entirely from that when she comes here, although the extravagant ihus loses all light and shade, so necessary to good
required in Leonora.
prices charged will no doubt keep away a good singing.
In Herr Adamowski, the violinist, we have an ef-
Galassi was thoroughly in his element as the many who would otherwise attend.
player, with a sweet, yet not very large tone.
Duke di Luna, and Mlie Kalas represented the
Miss Belle Botsford, of Boston, who has been fective
Gipsy with a thorough conception of the role. studying the violin abroad, was recently admitted He makes a pleasing addition to the company. As
Her voice is veiled and only has moments of to the Paris Conservatoire. She was one of twelve a pianist, Mr. Liebling was very disappointing.
power, instead of an even register of notes of equal who were selected from one hundred and twenty His technique seemed uneven, and there was very
strength and quality. The choruses are not quite candidates. Miss Botsford has a brilliant future little sentiment in his playing. He attempted Jo-
seffy's arrangement of a gavotte for the left hand
up to the demands made upon them, but Sig. before her.
alone, but was very unfortunate with it. He pro-
Arditi has succeeded in getting the orchestra in
The
Mechanics'
Charitable
Association
Fair
and
splendid condition. The overtures, entr'actes and the New England Manufacturers' Fair both closed voked no applause.
accompaniments are played with precision, taste on Saturday night. None of the awards given at
It takes a very remarkable pianist in these days
and often elegance.
o attract the public attention. Yet, should some
he Mechanics' Fair have yet been made public, and player
of the mould of Gottschalk appear, and
The management would do well to abolish all the different piano and organ firms who exhibited
the first acts in the future, as the fashionable opera are on tip-toe to hear who has received the first play to the people, after the sympathetic manner
of that gentleman, he would find audiences as large
patrons generally begin to arrive only after the prize in that department.
"BOSTON."
and as enthusiastic as those that welcomed Gotts-
rise of the curtain and the incessant noise and con-
ihalk. The people want music in these days, not
fusion make the first acts really superfluous.
mere displays of virtuosity.
CHICAGO.
The management would also do well to keep
The Kellogg Company appeared in three con-
faith with the public. " Lucia " with Mile. Vachot
CHICAGO, NOV. 12th.
was to be given on Friday night, November 11th, A / f l S S CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG made her certs in this city, all of which were successful,
from a financial standpoint.
but when the Academy was opened, a small poster
THE COMLEY-BARTON COMPANY.
announced the unpleasant news that Mile. Vachot 1VJL bow before a Chicago audience, after an
had some of that' 'acute inflammation of the throat," absence of three years. The programmes offered
This
troupe
has been singing to large audiences
the nature of which we explained in our last issue. at her concerts were as commonplace as they could at the Grand Opera House. There is always splen-
possibly
be.
No
new
songs,
not
even
an
attempt
Proceedings of this kind are very dangerous.
to make the concerts interesting by fresh selec- did patronage for these light operas in this city,
It is stated on good authority that it was known tions. The time-worn arias from "Traviata," " I I whenever a troupe worthy of*recognition appears.
on Thursday morning that Mile. Vachot would Trovatore" and "Martha," were made to do duty The people seem to be at the musical point of de-
not sing on Friday night. Yet no announcement gain. That the audience knew them by heart made elopment that these light works typify. They
was made in the Friday afternoon papers. One ittle difference. Yet in three years it did seem ike melody, brightness and fun, and this they ob-
ain from this kind of amusement. The Boston
evidence that the management knew that Mile. possible to learn one new song.
Ideal Company is to follow at the same house.
Vachot would not sing and that " Lucia " would
THE
COMPANY
not be given on Friday night is found in the fact
THE APOiiLO
that the programme of the season, a pamphlet of onsisted of Miss Clara Poole, contralto; Signor
This organization has announced its first con-
eight or ten pages, really contained the cast of Brignoli, Signor Tagliapietra, Herr Adamowski, cert
for next month, when it will give " T h e
" M a r t h a " the opera which was substituted for the violinist, and Mr. Liebling, pianist. Miss Damnation
of Faust," under the direction of
" Lucia." It took some time to print and arrange Kellogg has not improved during her absence in Theodore Thomas.
This gentleman will rehearse
that programme and this proves that the manage- regard to her vocal attainments. Her voice seems
ment had ample time to announce the change in worn, and she has a tendency to sing false. Her he Festival Chorus for next Spring while he is
the morning, or at least in the evening papers. rills, and rapid fioriture, were executed with bril- here. As he has three festivals on hand for the
Col. Mapleson will find that in the course of time [iancy, but her voice was not as pleasing as it was pening of next year, we may predict a busy year
C. H. BHUTAN.
people will tire of practices, which indicate in- some years ago. In her English ballads, in order 'or him.
difference to the patrons who sustain his enter- JO make a powerful ending, she would drop the
anguage of the song, and resort to the syllables
prise.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND.
h, or le, on which vowels her voice seemed
BALTIMORE, NOV. 7.
more at her command. The upper notes were
It is reported on good authority that Clara not reached with that ease that used to mark her
concert season opened at the Concordiaon
Louise Kellogg is at last to be married.
jflbrts, nor was it possible to produce that full
the 23rd of October, under auspicious cir-
Private advices from Philadelphia inform us tone which she formerly possessed. Her voice JL
umstances. It began with the " Overture to Ray-
that the gentleman is a Mr. Whitney of that place, has a more metallic ring to it, although the softer nond,"
A. Thomas, which was well rehearsed
a man of wealthy culture and high social connec- notes retain much sweetness. She pleased her nd well by
played
a carefully selected orchestra.
tions. The date of the marriage has not yet been audience, however, and was obliged to respond to Then came in the by way
of instrumental music a lot
fixed, but it will occur either next month or at the several encores.
f popular trash, which was equally well played.
close of the season. The latter time will probably
Sig. Brignoli was warmly welcomed by the 3f soloists, we had Mr. Ebert, with a very brilliant
be selected and then Miss Kellogg will retire per-
ludience, for the remembrance of that silver- ornet solo, which was very skillfully executed and
manently from the stage.
toned voice still lingered in the minds of many. •eceived merited applause. We do not see much
Mr. Bernhard Boekelman will give two concerts His voice has seen hard service, and his singing lse hereafter for imported cornet soloists.
The vocal part of the entertainment was fur-
of chamber music for subscribers only at Standard bears full witness. The spring of immortal youth
s not flowing in this century, and alas, we must ished by Mr. Kaiser, a young tenor. His voice
Hall, the first one to take place November 21st.
.11 grow old! His mezzo voce still retains much las a beautiful, pure timbre. He reminds one of
The New York Quintette Club will give its first if its old time sweetness. It is in the most deli- ;he earliest career of Rubini, and bids fair to be-
concert of chamber music at Steinway Hall on cate passages that his fine method is most appar- :ome in due time a gold mine. Mr. Kaiser's good
ent. On the loud notes his voice is forced and tage presence, modest engaging manner, evident
Wednesday afternoon N6vember 23d.
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