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April 5th, 1882.
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
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like to hear Christian as Lohengrin, a part in which
KIND WORDS.
he excels.
A MERITED NOTICE.—Mr. Hugo Bialla is an or- Notices of the MUSICAL CRITIC AND
ganist
of more than erdinary merit. He would TRADE REVIEW, taken from other
JOACHIM'S REMARKABLE WORK.—Joachim is doing
give
more
satisfaction at a public organ recital newspapers, are entirely unsolicited by
some remarkable work in London this season. than the majority
of organists we have heard re- us. In spite of the editor's large news-
During the first week of March he performed the cently .
paper acquaintance, he has never asked
first violin part in the following compositions:
a line of encomium from any one.
MISS" KELLOGG'S SEASON.
Beethoven's Quartette, E minor, op. 59; Trio, C
minor, op. 9, and Quintette, C major, op. 29; •'TT7E had a very successful concert season The usual method of obtaining large
Spohr's Duo Concertante, ©p. 67, No. 1; Schu-
VV with Miss Kellogg," said Major Pond, of numbers of puffing notices for a critical
mann's Trio, D minor, op. 63. Besides all this, the firm of Pond & Bachert, to a representative of or art paper is to offer to send such pa-
he performed several solos at different concerts.
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW the other per to country editors for a year free
A POOR APPOINTMENT.—Mr. George Grove has day.
"We gave one hundred and eighteen concerts, "it they will kindly publish the enclosed
been appointed director of the Royal College of
and
Miss Kellogg was received at each concert lines " - w r i t t e n in the office of the paper
Music, London. If his direction of this institu-
with
the greatest enthusiasm. Her name, in my to be puffed—and the value of the critic-
tion should be as faulty as his Dictionary of Music
is, we are extremely sorry for the Royal College of opinion, is one of the most attractive for the Ameri- al paper is just about equal to the value
can people. Then she is so reliable for a manage- of the puff in the obscure country sheet.
Music.
ment. Inclement weather or difficulties that often
BEFORE THE LONDON SEASON.—It is reported harrass artists never have any effect with Kellogg. f^ EORGE D. GREIG, of Nunda, N. Y. writes:
that Adelina Patti will give concerts at the Theatre She never disappoints."
\J " I have THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE
des Nations, Paris, after her return from this
"Will she retire permanently?"
REVIEW through the newsdealer here, and it is a
country and prior to the London season. She will
"Yes, sir. Miss Kellogg has a determined, posi- very welcome visitor to me. Could not do with-
be assisted by Nicolini, Gayarre and Cotogni. tive character, and she knows what she is about. out it."
The latter two are supposed to be a grade higher She did not intend to close her artistic career in
WASHINGTON, D. C, November 21, 1881.
than the "sticks" she had here with her.
concert, and she therefore stipulated in her con-
Mr. C. A. WELLES:
tract
with
us
that
she
was
to
be
allowed
to
sing
SCHUBERT'S UNPUBLISHED WORKS.—Herr Nich-
Dear Sir—We are glad you reminded us of the
opera at thirty days' notice. She joined Stra-
olas Dumba, of Vienna, has collected a large number in
kosch when our season was up, and is now sing- expiration of our subscription to THE MUSICAL
of the many unpublished compositions of Franz ing
in his company. This will close her artistic CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW, and we send enclosed
Schubert, and intends to have them published.
check of $2 for a renewal of the same for one year
Among other works, there are five symphonies, career, in my opinion."
"As I understand, Miss Kellogg is very from August 20, 1881. Your respectfully,
three overtures, eighteen masses, five chamber
G. L. WILD & BRO.
pieces, three cantatas, fifteen pianoforte j>ieces, wealthy?"
"I
suppose,"
said
the
Major,
"that
she
is
the
STAUNTON,
VA.
, January 10, 1882.
and many choruses and songs.
wealthiest singer to-day, even including Patti. I MR. AVERY WELLES:
WHAT GRAU WANTS.—Maurice Grau advertises mean that she has understood how to save money,
Dear Sir—I send enclosed $2 subscription.
in the Paris L 1 Europe Artiste for artists for French although she lives as comfortably as means and
Respectfully,
F. W. WALTER.
comic opera, to be given next season in America. good taste call for. But she does not waste money.
BRIDGETON, N. J., January 19, 1882.
This may signify both North and South America She is essentially a business woman. Her knowl-
and Mexico, where Grau has been making money. edge of the events of the day is as thorough as Enclosed please find amount, for which send
that of any one. She is a reader, and, coming MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
PATTI FREES HER MIND.—It is said that Adelina down to facts, let me tell you that she knows all
E. BUCKLEY.
Patti made this remark recently: "I am as much the dividend-paying investments of any moment
RED OAK, IA., Jan. 23, i882.
Mme. Nicolini as George Eliot was Mrs. Lewes, that are in the market to-day."
CHAS. A. WELLES, Esq., 864 Broadway, N. Y.:
and I am proud of my choice." This is encourag-
Dear Sir—Please send us THE MUSICAL CRITIC
"That is somewhat remarkable for a woman."
ing. At least, it is an improvement on what was
"Yes,
sir.
I
must
say
for
Miss
Kellogg
that
she
AND TRADE REVIEW for six months, for which, en-
generally believed to be the case. We like to see is a person of extraordinary good sense, and that closed, find $2. Yours, &c,
a woman stand up for her rights.
she is far-seeing. When she retires, the operatic
It. & M. WADSWORTH.
BUSY ARONSON. — The new Casino, corner of stage loses one of its most thorough artists. She
A
member
of
The
Whitney
& Holmes Organ
Broadway and Thirty-ninth street, will be opened is a musician. She not only knows her own score Company writes from Quincy, 111. : "We re-
about July 1. Mr. Rud. Aronson has returned from in her repertoire of forty operas, but she also ceived no REVIEW last week, which we miss con-
Europe and is pushing matters in order to have knows the whole scores, the librettos, and under- siderably. We hope you still continue to publish
stands the intentions of the composers. The direct- your valuable paper—and we want it. Enclosed
everything in readiness on time.
ors under whom she has sung will tell you how
A WICKED REPORT.—It is reported that Capoul quick and sparkling her ideas are, and how rapid find P. O. order for subscription. Send us the
is coming to this country again. We hope this her comprehension; especially is this noticeable at January number."
rumor is not well-founded, as falsetto tenors are rehearsals. She is a remarkably fine artist."
836 NORTH SIXTH STREET,
i
plentiful, and we are well supplied at present.
"Will she marry, Major?"
PHILADELPHIA, February 22, 1882. \
' 'I think so. I understand the gentleman who Editor of THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVEW:
'"~MR. COPLESTON'S CASE.—It is a hard one. He
was the musical critic of the New York World, is to become her husband is a man of means."
Dear Sir—Please put me down as a subscriber
and is the father of Miss Florence Copleston, the "Have you made any preparations for musical to the TRADE REVIEW.
Yours truly, - *•
pianist. Recently he lost his position on The events for next season?"
GEO. L. WALKER.
World, because, so rumor says, he did not procure "Some matters are under consideration, but are
PHILADELPHIA,
March G, 1882.
a sufficient number of free tickets for the Patti not yet ready to be announced."
operas for the editor-in-chief, Mr. Hurlburt. He
CHAS. AVERY WELLES, Esq.:
LENNOX IttLL VOCAL SOCIETY.
is the critic whom J. C. Fr
d attacked because r
Dear Sir~-I have a copy of your bright, sensi-
Copleston refused to notice Fr
d's new paper T^HIS is one of the youngest choral societies ble and valuable Musical Journal, and finding it
JL that has been organized in this city.
so necessary for every piano and organ dealer in
in The World.
The first concert, under the direction of Mr. H.
country to become a subscriber at the earliest
SCHWAB.—It is stated quite openly that Mr. F. B. Romeyn, took place in Stock Hall on March 23. the
moment, that I wish to have you enrol
A. Schwab is no longer the business manager of The chorus is composed of about thirty fresh, possible
the May Musical Festival Association; that he vigorous and musical voices, and the singing was me without further delay.
Yours very truly,
Wm. H. W.
draws his salary still, but has been requested not characterized by precision and artistic instinct.
to interfere with the business of the position; The chief number on the programme was Saint-
PHILADELPHIA, March 10, 1882.
that this trouble came about by his engaging Saens's "Cantique de Noel," sung by Miss Corradi,
Madame Materna for himself, instead of for the Miss Wade, Miss Stuttsman, Mr. Blois, and Mr. CHAS. AVERY WELLES, Esq.:
Dear Sir—Enclosed I send you one dollar for
association, etc., etc. Mr. Schwab can probably Harvey as soloist, and the chorus and orchestra.
six months' subscription to your valued paper.
best tell whether there is any truth in these
It is surprising that this charming work has not It is of great assistance to me in improving myself
rumors.
been produced here heretofore.
in my business, and I would not be without it.
The choruses, "Quare fremuerunt gentes;" the
BLUMENBERG'S SUCCESS. —Louis Blumenberg, the
Wishing you the success you deserve, I am
violoncellist, is at present in Baltimore, Md. He quintette and chorus, "Consurge, FiliaSion," and
Yours truly, WM. H. WILLIAMSON,
has recently returned from a concert tour in the the final chorus, "Tollite Hostices," were rendered
NEW YORK, March 11, 1882.
with
much
expression.
far South. The local press is full of compliment-
Among the solo numbers we may mention CHAS. A. WELLES, Esq.:
ary remarks regarding his artistic performances
Rossini's "Bell Raggio," sung by Miss Corradi; a
Dear Sir—Please send us the REVIEW for one
on the violoncello.
solo from Gounod's "Polyeucte," sung by Mr. year, and bill for the same.
A NEW ORGANIST FOR BEECHER'S CHURCH.— Romeyn, and a Rubinstein piano solo, played by
Your manly efforts to expose Beatty's iniquities
Mr. Henry Carter, formerly organist of Trinity Miss Cady.
deserve recognition by every honest manufacturer
Church, New York, and assistant organist at the
and dealer.
THALIA THEATRE.
College of Music, Cincinnati, has received a call
If you can induce all Beatty's victims to report
:
from Plymouth Church Brooklyn, the former QTRAUSS S operette, "The Merry War," con- to you it would be the best possible way of deal-
O
tinues
in
its
successful
career
at
the
Thalia
organist not being competent to retain the posi-
ing with him. Yours truly,
OBSERVER.
Theatre. On April 18 Marie Gestinger begins
tion.
QUINCY,
I
I
I
.
,
March
10, 1882.
A CONSCIENTIOUS MUSICIAN.—Mr. Carlos Hassel- her farewell performances at the same theatre.
C. A. WELLES:
brink, one of the most finished solo violinists, is Joseffy's concert in Brooklyn, which took place
Dear Sir—We express an appreciation of the
constantly adding to his repertoire. He is a con- in the hall of the Historical Society on March 31, work you are doing, and find each issue of THE
scientious musician and anxious to extend his was remarkably successful.
MUSICAL CRITIC an improvement on previous ones.
knowledge of the art.
Letitia Louisa Fritch will sing at Gilmore's Should you give us a copy every week and doubl*
WHY FRITSCH IS IN A HURRY.—Christian Fritsch, benefit on April 10. She has lately returned from your subscription price we think the trade would
the tenor, is always in a hurry, especially when he a Southern tour, -which has increased her popu- give their assistance to support it. Truly,
W. & H. ORGAN CO.
is invited to take dinaer "with a friend." We would larity and added to her past successes.
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