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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
A VOTE as to popular pieces, taken in
connection with a series of concerts in
Glasgow, shows the highest number of votes
for Tchaikowsky's "'Pathetique" symphony
as the favorite; next comes Schubert's "Un-
finished" ; then Beethoven's "Pastoral,"
Grieg's "Peer Gynt" suite, and Beethoven's
"C-minor Symphony." Among overtures,
the greatest two favorites are "Tannhauser"
and Beethoven's "Leonora III."
OUNTING the several musical come-
dies, which the public for the sake of
convenience classify as comic operas, there
were eleven new works of the kind pro-
duced during the season of 1900-1901.
Their titles are: "The Monks of Malabar,"
"Foxy Ouiller," "A Royal Rogue," "Vienna
Life," "Rose of Persia," "Sweet Anne Page,"
"The Burgomaster," "Florodora," "San
Toy," "Relle of Bohemia" and "The Prima
Donna."
There were some lively numbers, full of
the spirit of humor, in "The Monks of Mal-
abar," much well-written and refined music
in "Foxy Quiller," a mass of labored and
hackneyed matter in "The Rose of Persia,"
a clever mosaic of Strauss waltzes in "Vi-
enna Life," a pretty ballad and a very catchy
sextet in "Florodora" and a flow of melody
in "San Toy." Otherwise the music was
not of much importance, and there is no
call to associate these works with their re-
spective composers. One thing to be noted
is that Victor Herbert did not figure among
them. His absence was a great loss to the
art of light music.
"P HE Petrie collection of Irish melodies
edited by Dr. Villiers Stanford will
soon make its appearance. It will comprise
about 2,000 airs of songs, jigs, marches and
keens. Dr. Stanford has informed the com-
mittee of the Irish Literary Society that the
first part will be published in the first half
of next year, and the fact was announced
at the annual meeting. The tunes will be
published exactly as Petrie left them, with
the titles, and (where mentioned by him)
the source—that is to say, the country in
which the tune was heard, or the person
from whose dictation it was taken down.
TTHE season of French opera in New Or-
leans next year will be under the di-
rection of a committee of five citizens and
stockholders, who have sent a representa-
tive to Europe to engage artists. The last
local season was prosperous, but, as usual,
the manager came to grief on his travels.
The Lombardi troup, which has been play-
ing in the West and South, recently closed
prematurely its season in Havana, that has
been visited by four Italian companies this
season.
Professional Cards in this
department, including
subscription, $5.00.
CONSERVATORIES
I^LINGENFELD COLLEGE OF MUSIC, 108 E u -
1^ cook St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
T^HE opinions of eminent musicians anent
what they consider the greatest of mu-
sical competition, is interesting. Jean de
Reszke's favorite composition is Wagner's
prelude to "Parsifal." Sir Alexander Mac-
Kenzie, now regarded as the foremost of
living English composers, says that Wagner
and Beethoven appeal to him with equal
A J. BALFOUR, the great conservative force, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and
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leader in the House of Commons, is Wagner's "Meistersinger" holding the first
passionately fond of music. In fact, it is place in his estimation. Sir Walter Parratt,
his chief hobby indoors. He plays the piano organist of St. George's chapel, Windsor,
extremely well and displays a partiality for admits that his opinion varies according to
classical music and grand opera. It is im- his moods and is divided between Beetho-
possible to attend a good concert in London ven's C minor symphony, Bach's B minor
and not find Mr. Balfour present, no mat- mass and a masterpiece of Palestrina. Ma-
ter how busy things are in the House. He dame Albani and many other musical artists
is a regular member of the Handel Society, regard the aria, "I Know that my Redeemer
and rarely ever misses a meeting.
Liveth," from Handel's "Messiah," as the
most expressive, melodious and spiritual of
/~\WING to the unexpected number of musical compositions.
^•^ manuscripts handed in for the com-
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petition established through a prize fund of Y\T ITHIN the last few weeks dozens of
$10,000, established by Paderewski as an
librettos have been submitted to Pade-
encouragement of native composers, the rewski, but the Dresdener Zeitung says that
judges will not give their decision until the his next opera is to be one for which he
fall. Sixty-eight works have been received, himself will write the libretto. It will again
among which are thirty-one for orchestra, have a Polish subject. The vocal score of
nine for chorus, twenty-eight pieces of cham- "Manru" will be issued in a week or two by
ber music. There are seven symphonies, Bote & Bock, of Berlin.
four symphonic poems, and eight overtures.
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MIL
PAUR,
who
is at present in Eu-
jc
rope,
intends
to
make
a number of im-
T^HERE will be a strong representation
portant
changes
in
the
Philharmonic
Orches-
of European violinists bidding in com-
tra.
It
is
said
that
he
will
secure
a
number
petition with the piano virtuosi for Ameri-
of
competent
musicians
abroad
to
fill the
can patronage and dollars next season. Fritz
places
of
less
practiced
men
now
in
the
Or-
Kreisler, who has won a high place in the
chestra.
An
excellent
move.
esteem of the musical public of this coun-
try, will be with us, and probably Kubelik,
Banner, Brodsky, Wilhelmj, Marteau, Miss T H E compositions of Clara A. Korn, both
vocal and instrumental, are winning a
Maud Powell and Miss Leonora Jackson.
great
vogue
these days throughout the United
A goodly crowd.
States. We have noticed them programmed
T^HE Perosi bubble has burst! The com- at some of the most important public con-
pany which was formed to exploit the certs, particularly in the West. At recent
young priest-composer has issued its first concerts of the Tuesday Musical Club,
annual report. The figures are doleful. Re- Orange, N. J., a waltz song with violin obli-
ceipts, $5,720; expenses, $11,500; deficit, gato and piano soli—"Caprice," "Barca-
rolle" and "Etude"—by Mrs. Korn, won en-
$5,780. Good-bye, Perosi!
thusiastic applause.
I OUDON D. CHARLTON, the young
Mrs. Henry Smock Boice, the well-known
*-* New York i mpresario, will manage
Mme. Lillian Nordica's first recital tour next teacher, has secured new quarters at 127
season. He will also introduce to American McDonough street, Brooklyn, which are ad-
audiences Eduard Zeldenrust, the celebrated mirably suited for teaching purposes. The
Dutch pianist, and Gregory Hast, the emi- large parlors on the first floor have parquet
nent English tenor, as well as Mme. Char- floors and are admirable to sing in. Mrs.
lotte Maconda, Mme. Webb-Gardner, so- Boice will give a number of musicals
pranos; Mme. Katharine Fisk, contralto; at her studio, 136 Fifth avenue, New York,
Miss Lotta Mills, pianist; Leonora Jackson, (Mondays and Thursdays at the latter ad-
violinist; Flavie van den Hende, "cellist; dress) during the summer.
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
LJ EKBEKT H. JOY, 116 Carnegie Hall, New York. PIANO INSTRUCTION AND PIANISTS
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ME. HELENE MAIGILLE, 1211-1215 Carnegie
Hall, New York.
188
1 FLOBENCE E. H. MARVIN, Hardman Bldg,
VOCAL INSTRUCTION
138 Fifth Aye., N. Y. Tuesday. Thursday amd
Saturday.
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BS. HENRY SMOCK BOICE, Hardmu Bldg.
LBERT GERABD-THIEBS, Vocal Studio, 649
138 Fifth AT*., N. Y. Monday and Thursday.
Lexington AT*., N. Y.
,
RS. ETTA EDWARDS, Steinert Hall, Bostoa,
IEE8I0A DE WOLF, 210 W. 85th street. New York.
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Emil Hofmann, baritone; George Hamlin,
Albert Quesnel, tenors.
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HENRY G. HANCHETT, Pianist, Teacher,
D R. Lecturer,
13* Fifth Are., N. Y.
ENRY HOLDEN HUSS, 318 East 150th St. and
H Carnegie Hall, N. Y.
DELHAZEWICKES, 2 West 95th St.,
M ME. New LIZA
York.
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ABIE L. POTVIN, 122 West 45th St., New York.
This Professional Directory will
be extended to all branches
of art at the same rate-
H EINRfCH GEBHARD, 8 Mill St., Boston, Mass.
I EOPOLD WIflKLER, Steinway Hall, N. Y.
ALEXANDER RIHM, 100 tiodney St., Brooklyn,
A N. Y.
CTJGENE A. BERNSTEIN, 160 East 70th St.,
C N. Y.
T U L T E I U V E - K I N G , 52 East 21st street
R. SAMUEL BOWDEN MOYLE-EnpliBh Dio
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