Music Trade Review
Issue: 1880 Vol. 3 N. 10 - Page 10
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THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
AND
With which is incorporated THE MUSIC TRADE JOURNAL.
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LLJ V^J JO\J VJ3T --cA_ JLS3
Of tb.© M u s i c i a n s
AND THE MUSIC TRADES OF AMERICA.
P U B L I S H E D ON T H E 5 t h & 2 0 t h O F E A C H MONTH,
AT 853 BROADWAY, Corner 14th treet,
CHARLES AVERY WELLES,
Editor and Proprietor.
Agents for the sale of the MUICAL CRITIC ASTD TRADE REVIEW a r e
THE AMERICAN NEWS COMPANY. N. Y., AND BRANCHES.
BRENTANO'S. 39 Union Square, N. Y.
UNION SQUARE HOTEL, 15th Street and 4th Avenue, N. Y.
THE AKCADE NEWS ROOMS, 71 Broadway, N. Y.
THE ROOT & SONS' MUSIC CO., 150 State Street, Chicago.
S. BKAINAKD'S SONS' MUSIC CO., 158 State Street, Chicago.
THE CHICAGO MUSIC CO., 152 State street, Chicago.
JOHN F. PERRY & Co., 13 West Street, Boston, Mass.
OLIVER DITSON & CO., Boston.
C. D. BLAKE & CO., 612 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
OTTO SUTRO, Baltimore.
GEO. WILLIG & CO., Baltimore.
W. H. BONER k CO., Philadelphia.
J. DITSON & CO., Philadelphia.
LOUIS GRONEWALD, New Orleans.
WILLIAM REEVES, 185 Fleet Street, London, Eng.
AMERICAN EXCHANGE IN EUROPE, 11ENKY F. GILLIG, General
Manager, 449 Strand, London, W.C.
NICHOLSON & ASCHEKBEKG, Sydney and Melbourne, Australia.
A. & S. NOEDHEIMEK, Montreal and Toronto, Canada.
C. E. WENDELL, Albany, N. Y.
S. K. LELAND & CO., Worcester, Mass.
GEO. W. STROPE, Kansas City, Mo.
S. BRAINARD'S SONS, Cleveland, Ohio.
H. L. BENHAM, 174 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
JAS. A. GUEST, Burlington, Iowa.
December 20th, i8$o.
present in New York—the Oratorio Society, which was founded in
1872, and has given since that time very valuable and artistic per-
formances, and the new Society, founded by Mr. Thomas a few
months ago under the title of " New York Chorus." The new
Society has not given proofs of their capability, and we have to wait
for the results before we can express any opinion in regard to their
standard. Over-zealous friends of Mr. Thomas have, however, told
the musical world that the new Society would outshine everything
hitherto heard in that line in New T^ork; that a chorus would be
founded which would acquire not only a local, but a national reputa-
tion. What that means we fail to understand. Mr. Thomas' old
orchestra had a certain national reputation, for the simple reason that
it was heard in most of the cities of the Union. If the distinguished
leader wants to travel with his Chorus, he may accomplish his aim,
but as his Chorus most probably will be composed of amateurs, we
think that extensive travelling will be entirely out of the question.
However that may be, the new Chorus was pronounced as something
never equalled before, and was heralded in the most sanguine terms
before it ever appeared before the public. The members of the
Oratorio Society naturally felt hurt, and grumbled on account of this
injustice committed on their own good work; but Dr. Damrosch
declared that he would be the first who would greet the new Society
after some noble work were done, whereupon Mr. Thomas said that
he was the first to acknowledge the excellent work of the Oratorio
Society, and would continue to do so in spite of his own independent
action.
This musical admiration would be praiseworthy and commend-
able if it were genuine. That it is not, and cannot be, lies in the
natural state of affairs. The country we live in is a practical land,
which despises false sentimentality, and means business even in mat-
ters of Art. Competition is of advantage to the public, and to the
development and progress of music ; but that the competitors should
feel delight in each other, that they should really be glad to see the
other's good work, is something we do not understand, and we are
afraid shall never learn to understand. Sanguine natures may be
capable of taking delight in these laudable feelings, but matter-of-
fact people who live in this practical age with open eyes, cannot for-
get Talleyrand's " Language is the means to hide the thoughts.''
OUR STAFF CORRESPONDENTS.
(Continued from page 9.J
sible under the circumstances. You may be sure lie was cordially received
throughout that evening. The season closed with a ghastly performance
of the "Bohemian Girl," "which was altogether below criticism.
On Thursday last the Germania Orchestra gave an afternoon rehearsal at
the Academy of the Fine Arts. Sig. Saulino, who is the best clarionet soloist
All communications should be addressed to the editor, CHARLES AVERY WELLES, 853
we have here, and a very capable player, gave a Fantasie f rom Verdi's "Two
Broadway, N. Y. City.
Foscari." There was other good music, but the main feature was a performance
Checks and Post-Offlce Orders should be made payable to CHARLES AVBRY WELLES, Pro-
of the Eroica Symphony of Beethoven. The orchestra numbered about 35
prietor.
players and was led by Wm. Stoll, Jr. Even those who know of the Germania,
We are not responsible for the return of rejected manuscript.
and are aware that nearly every member is a long-tried performer, were scarcely
Correspondence must always be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, not
prepared for such a musicianly rendering. The last movement, with its
necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith.
The conductor took the
Trade reports, items and communications, relating to the music trade are solicited fro many lovely themes, was brilliantly played.
" Funeral March " movement faster than Thomas used to do, and the senti-
all parts of the world.
ment of the music gained thereby, although, of course, the Thomas band
had somewhat greater executive abilities. This week three movements from
the Septette of Beethoven will be played, also the first instalment of Gade's
NEW YOKK, DECEMBEK 20, 1880.
Symphony in C, and Liszt's " Mazeppa " overture, besides other good things.
During thtvplaying of the " Heroique Symphony," the whole Academy seemed
filled, and hundreds clustered upon the broad stone stairways which lead to
ADVERTISING RATES.
the galleries of pictures and ascend in front of the orchestra stand.
One i n c h (Two columns to the page.)
,,
Per quarter, $30.00
On the previous evening, the 8th inst., a concert was given by pupils of
Mme. Seiler's school of Vocal Art, at the old Musical Fund Hall. I wish I had
ADVERTISING CARDS,
time to tell you some of the history of this old home of music, where all the
1 I n c h (Three columns to the page)
P e r q u a r t e r , $14.00
great vocalists from Jeny Lind to Parepa first sang in this city, where Thalberg
played, and Ole Bull played, while most of us were still boys. But time
(Post-paid one year, invariably in advance,
$2.00 presses and that must be postponed for summer time correspondence. The
SUBSCRIPTION : J O| ,
Seiler concert was perhaps better than usual for a musical entertainment
( Single copies
10 where the irresponsible pupil first begins to plume his or her wings for lofty
flights. If you do not like that incongruity between pupils and wings, I
must ask you not to forget about Hamlet taking arms against a sea of
troubles. And that reminds me of the learned doctor who discoursed in
your last issue about that endless subject, the vocal cords, &c, If our favor-
R A F A E L J O S E F F Y A N D T H E O D O R E THOMAS.
ite old comedy actress, Mrs. John Drew, were now in New York, I should
ME. RAFAEL JOSEFFY, the distinguished pianist, in Two G r a n d have thought he had been to see her as Mrs. Malaprop. He says, refresh-
ingly, in the early portion of his communication, "after this brief perora-
Orchestral Concerts,
tion I will begin," or words to that effect.
SATURDAY MATINEE, Deo. 18, at 2, TUESDAY EVENING, Dec. 21, at 8,
Just here I might as well tell you of a little rencontre the other day
In connection with Theodore Thomas a n d his Unrivalled
between a manager and one of his artists. I would give the names, but, as
O r c h e s t r a of GO Instrumentalists.
I do not write for the Dramatic News, I will omit them. Managers will get
ruffled sometimes, notwithstanding the well known fact, that everybody sur-
ADMISSION, $1; RESERVED SEATS, FIFTY CENTS EXTRA,
rounding them exerts his or herself to make their pathway smooth. Not long
At Stein, way Hall, Schirmer's and. Schuberth & Go's.
ago an artist applied to his manager for some seats for friends. Being ruffled
the latter spoke up: " Well, young man, don't you get your salary paid ?"
TALLEYRAND.
"Sir," responded the artist, "that is a question which I would, under usual
p
great French diplomatiste, whose name we put at the head circumstances, decline to answer, since, however, you ask it so politely, I am
1. of this article, once said that " Language is the means to hide not unwilling to reply that my salary is paid regularly, and with commend-
promptness." "Then, why don't you buy your seats ?" " I can also
the thoughts." Talleyrand knew the world, and put into a few able
answer that question, sir. I am accustomed to accommodate and to be
simple words the whole transactions of our commercial, social, and accommodated. For example, IJhave a contract which says, I shall be on no
artistic life. Nearly everything is based on the Talleyrand doctrine, account obliged to appear on two consecutive nights, and see how very
and much is accomplished under the guise of well-shaped and beau- convenient it would be for me to have a cold to-night and shut your d—d
tifully-expressed views. W e have two great choral organizations at house up."
STEIWWA7
HALL.
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
AND
With which is incorporated THE MUSIC TRADE JOURNAL.
_tll
LLJ V^J JO\J VJ3T --cA_ JLS3
Of tb.© M u s i c i a n s
AND THE MUSIC TRADES OF AMERICA.
P U B L I S H E D ON T H E 5 t h & 2 0 t h O F E A C H MONTH,
AT 853 BROADWAY, Corner 14th treet,
CHARLES AVERY WELLES,
Editor and Proprietor.
Agents for the sale of the MUICAL CRITIC ASTD TRADE REVIEW a r e
THE AMERICAN NEWS COMPANY. N. Y., AND BRANCHES.
BRENTANO'S. 39 Union Square, N. Y.
UNION SQUARE HOTEL, 15th Street and 4th Avenue, N. Y.
THE AKCADE NEWS ROOMS, 71 Broadway, N. Y.
THE ROOT & SONS' MUSIC CO., 150 State Street, Chicago.
S. BKAINAKD'S SONS' MUSIC CO., 158 State Street, Chicago.
THE CHICAGO MUSIC CO., 152 State street, Chicago.
JOHN F. PERRY & Co., 13 West Street, Boston, Mass.
OLIVER DITSON & CO., Boston.
C. D. BLAKE & CO., 612 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
OTTO SUTRO, Baltimore.
GEO. WILLIG & CO., Baltimore.
W. H. BONER k CO., Philadelphia.
J. DITSON & CO., Philadelphia.
LOUIS GRONEWALD, New Orleans.
WILLIAM REEVES, 185 Fleet Street, London, Eng.
AMERICAN EXCHANGE IN EUROPE, 11ENKY F. GILLIG, General
Manager, 449 Strand, London, W.C.
NICHOLSON & ASCHEKBEKG, Sydney and Melbourne, Australia.
A. & S. NOEDHEIMEK, Montreal and Toronto, Canada.
C. E. WENDELL, Albany, N. Y.
S. K. LELAND & CO., Worcester, Mass.
GEO. W. STROPE, Kansas City, Mo.
S. BRAINARD'S SONS, Cleveland, Ohio.
H. L. BENHAM, 174 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
JAS. A. GUEST, Burlington, Iowa.
December 20th, i8$o.
present in New York—the Oratorio Society, which was founded in
1872, and has given since that time very valuable and artistic per-
formances, and the new Society, founded by Mr. Thomas a few
months ago under the title of " New York Chorus." The new
Society has not given proofs of their capability, and we have to wait
for the results before we can express any opinion in regard to their
standard. Over-zealous friends of Mr. Thomas have, however, told
the musical world that the new Society would outshine everything
hitherto heard in that line in New T^ork; that a chorus would be
founded which would acquire not only a local, but a national reputa-
tion. What that means we fail to understand. Mr. Thomas' old
orchestra had a certain national reputation, for the simple reason that
it was heard in most of the cities of the Union. If the distinguished
leader wants to travel with his Chorus, he may accomplish his aim,
but as his Chorus most probably will be composed of amateurs, we
think that extensive travelling will be entirely out of the question.
However that may be, the new Chorus was pronounced as something
never equalled before, and was heralded in the most sanguine terms
before it ever appeared before the public. The members of the
Oratorio Society naturally felt hurt, and grumbled on account of this
injustice committed on their own good work; but Dr. Damrosch
declared that he would be the first who would greet the new Society
after some noble work were done, whereupon Mr. Thomas said that
he was the first to acknowledge the excellent work of the Oratorio
Society, and would continue to do so in spite of his own independent
action.
This musical admiration would be praiseworthy and commend-
able if it were genuine. That it is not, and cannot be, lies in the
natural state of affairs. The country we live in is a practical land,
which despises false sentimentality, and means business even in mat-
ters of Art. Competition is of advantage to the public, and to the
development and progress of music ; but that the competitors should
feel delight in each other, that they should really be glad to see the
other's good work, is something we do not understand, and we are
afraid shall never learn to understand. Sanguine natures may be
capable of taking delight in these laudable feelings, but matter-of-
fact people who live in this practical age with open eyes, cannot for-
get Talleyrand's " Language is the means to hide the thoughts.''
OUR STAFF CORRESPONDENTS.
(Continued from page 9.J
sible under the circumstances. You may be sure lie was cordially received
throughout that evening. The season closed with a ghastly performance
of the "Bohemian Girl," "which was altogether below criticism.
On Thursday last the Germania Orchestra gave an afternoon rehearsal at
the Academy of the Fine Arts. Sig. Saulino, who is the best clarionet soloist
All communications should be addressed to the editor, CHARLES AVERY WELLES, 853
we have here, and a very capable player, gave a Fantasie f rom Verdi's "Two
Broadway, N. Y. City.
Foscari." There was other good music, but the main feature was a performance
Checks and Post-Offlce Orders should be made payable to CHARLES AVBRY WELLES, Pro-
of the Eroica Symphony of Beethoven. The orchestra numbered about 35
prietor.
players and was led by Wm. Stoll, Jr. Even those who know of the Germania,
We are not responsible for the return of rejected manuscript.
and are aware that nearly every member is a long-tried performer, were scarcely
Correspondence must always be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, not
prepared for such a musicianly rendering. The last movement, with its
necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith.
The conductor took the
Trade reports, items and communications, relating to the music trade are solicited fro many lovely themes, was brilliantly played.
" Funeral March " movement faster than Thomas used to do, and the senti-
all parts of the world.
ment of the music gained thereby, although, of course, the Thomas band
had somewhat greater executive abilities. This week three movements from
the Septette of Beethoven will be played, also the first instalment of Gade's
NEW YOKK, DECEMBEK 20, 1880.
Symphony in C, and Liszt's " Mazeppa " overture, besides other good things.
During thtvplaying of the " Heroique Symphony," the whole Academy seemed
filled, and hundreds clustered upon the broad stone stairways which lead to
ADVERTISING RATES.
the galleries of pictures and ascend in front of the orchestra stand.
One i n c h (Two columns to the page.)
,,
Per quarter, $30.00
On the previous evening, the 8th inst., a concert was given by pupils of
Mme. Seiler's school of Vocal Art, at the old Musical Fund Hall. I wish I had
ADVERTISING CARDS,
time to tell you some of the history of this old home of music, where all the
1 I n c h (Three columns to the page)
P e r q u a r t e r , $14.00
great vocalists from Jeny Lind to Parepa first sang in this city, where Thalberg
played, and Ole Bull played, while most of us were still boys. But time
(Post-paid one year, invariably in advance,
$2.00 presses and that must be postponed for summer time correspondence. The
SUBSCRIPTION : J O| ,
Seiler concert was perhaps better than usual for a musical entertainment
( Single copies
10 where the irresponsible pupil first begins to plume his or her wings for lofty
flights. If you do not like that incongruity between pupils and wings, I
must ask you not to forget about Hamlet taking arms against a sea of
troubles. And that reminds me of the learned doctor who discoursed in
your last issue about that endless subject, the vocal cords, &c, If our favor-
R A F A E L J O S E F F Y A N D T H E O D O R E THOMAS.
ite old comedy actress, Mrs. John Drew, were now in New York, I should
ME. RAFAEL JOSEFFY, the distinguished pianist, in Two G r a n d have thought he had been to see her as Mrs. Malaprop. He says, refresh-
ingly, in the early portion of his communication, "after this brief perora-
Orchestral Concerts,
tion I will begin," or words to that effect.
SATURDAY MATINEE, Deo. 18, at 2, TUESDAY EVENING, Dec. 21, at 8,
Just here I might as well tell you of a little rencontre the other day
In connection with Theodore Thomas a n d his Unrivalled
between a manager and one of his artists. I would give the names, but, as
O r c h e s t r a of GO Instrumentalists.
I do not write for the Dramatic News, I will omit them. Managers will get
ruffled sometimes, notwithstanding the well known fact, that everybody sur-
ADMISSION, $1; RESERVED SEATS, FIFTY CENTS EXTRA,
rounding them exerts his or herself to make their pathway smooth. Not long
At Stein, way Hall, Schirmer's and. Schuberth & Go's.
ago an artist applied to his manager for some seats for friends. Being ruffled
the latter spoke up: " Well, young man, don't you get your salary paid ?"
TALLEYRAND.
"Sir," responded the artist, "that is a question which I would, under usual
p
great French diplomatiste, whose name we put at the head circumstances, decline to answer, since, however, you ask it so politely, I am
1. of this article, once said that " Language is the means to hide not unwilling to reply that my salary is paid regularly, and with commend-
promptness." "Then, why don't you buy your seats ?" " I can also
the thoughts." Talleyrand knew the world, and put into a few able
answer that question, sir. I am accustomed to accommodate and to be
simple words the whole transactions of our commercial, social, and accommodated. For example, IJhave a contract which says, I shall be on no
artistic life. Nearly everything is based on the Talleyrand doctrine, account obliged to appear on two consecutive nights, and see how very
and much is accomplished under the guise of well-shaped and beau- convenient it would be for me to have a cold to-night and shut your d—d
tifully-expressed views. W e have two great choral organizations at house up."
STEIWWA7
HALL.
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