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THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
September 5th, 1880.
HoLZAPFEii.—A young lady, Mile. Katharina Holzapfel, arrived in New
York a few weeks ago. She is a German singer, has received her musical
education in Munich, and looks for ari engagement in the United States.
Unfortunately she does not sing in any other language but German, and we
do not see that there are great chances for her. German opera has been
dead in America for years, and there is hardly a manager who has the courage
to revive it, except J. C. Fryer, the "reliable" impresario.
OLD BACHELOR.—There is an organist in a San Francisco church who
seems to be a somewhat cynical old bachelor. After a marriage ceremony,
as the bridal party files out of the church, this organist is wont to merge the
jubilant strain of the "Wedding March" into the sad cadences of the hymn,
"Deluded souls who dream of Heaven."
RIALP.—Signor Rialp, the chorus master of Mr. Mapleson, arrived
here two weeks ago, with orders from his chief, to engage an extra chorus, and
to put " Mehpistophele " and " Rienzi " into immediate rehearsal. Boito's
opera will surely be given ; but about Wagner's work we have our doubts,
because Mapleson generally promises a bulk of new operas, and by-and-bye
the quantity dwindles down considerably.
A FATHER'S PRIDE.—A musician across the water (we mean one of the
two rivers) gave a chamber music concert, in which his daughter took the
piano part. The father admired the girl, and was sure of an artistic success,
but thought that at the same time he would reap some financial benefit.
The evening of the concert came, and the gross receipts amounted to $4.
The father was disappointed, but did not say a word. Two months later he
gave another concert, and invited a pianist from New York to assist. The
concert took place, gross receipts $3. On counting the receipts the father
followed the example, of Lord Admiral Porter, K. C. B.; his bosom swelled
with pride, and he said to one of his friends, with the air and gesture of a
ADELIKA PATTI.—The charming little diva holds her own against all the triumphant hero: "Well, Avho was right? Didn't I tell you that Lizzie
stars that appear from time to time upon the operatic horizon. Her voice draws better than these fellows from New York. I know what I am about,
was never fresher ; its timbre never purer, than now. If she comes to Amer- and the results have proved it." Happy father, who can delight in the
ica this season, opera-goers will have the rarest musical treat of their lives. achievements of his daughter to the value of one hundred cents.
NICOLAI.—We read the statement the other day, that Otto Nicolai's
GrLMORE.—Our special friend, P. S. Gilmore, has turned lecturer. Not
work, "The Merry Wives of Windsor," was essentially an unknown work satisfied with his positions as projector of jubilee festivals, bandmaster,
in New York. Why it should be so we do not know. Mdme. Lucca, Licht- propagator of Sunday services, manufacturer of national anthems, he lec-
may and Fabbri have sung in it so often in former years, that the opera will tured recently at Manhattan Beach, gratuitously, about the necessity of
be remembered by opera-goers of that time. Carl Formes, Herrmanns, and becoming acquainted with the use of life-preservers on board of steamboats.
Speigler, were the respective representatives of Falstaff.
Three seasons at the Beach have made Mr. Gilmore a nautical man.
HATJK.—The Whitehall Review publishes a long interview with Minnie
HONEST EMMA.—English contemporaries ridicule the modest title of
Hauk. If she could sing as well as talk she would be undoubtedly one of Miss Abbott's autobiography, " The Story of a Great Singer." The Amer-
the greatest living prime donne. But Minnie is too well known here, and ican prima donna is innocent of that crime. Her zealous manager, Morris-
everybody knows the capacities of the gifted American girl to their fullest sey, deserved the blame, if there is any.
extent.
BRAKDEIS.—Frederick Brandeis has devoted his summer leisure to the
BEAUHLAN.—Monsieur Gaston de Beauplan, ami intime of Mme. Ambre, composition of several works, which will be sent to the different orchestral
has become a manager, and will bring an opera troupe to New Orleans this conductors of this city in the course of the month. The conductors un-
winter. Last winter he was to be seen in the lobby of the Academy of Music, doubtedly feel happy, and the public happier ; but the happiest of all is
now and then delivering a lecture for the benefit of his friends. On one Brandeis himself, provided—his works written for orchestra are ever per-
occasion, when the "Magic Flute" was wretchedly given inside, and nobody formed.
cared to listen to the tedious performance, M. de Beauplan spoke on the sub-
GERSTER.—Mme. Etelka Gerster is expected here with her impresario ahead
ject of librettos, and made the very sensible remark, that three ideas had
always formed the best plots—the fantastic, the religious and the patriotic. of the rest of the Opera Company. Does she intend to enjoy the sea air for a
Witness for the first: "Robert de Diable ;" for the second, "Huguenots," few days, or has the manager graver reasons to bring her here in good time,
"Juive" and "Prophet;" for the third, " Massaniello " and " Guillaume before the subscription can be opened. " The burned child dreads the fire,"
Tell." It should be understood, that M. de Beauplan did not speak of the and New Yorkers were terribly disappointed last season, being compelled to
merits of the libretti as literary works, but only as being expressly manu- accept old Marimon for young Gerster.
factured to be set to music. M. de Beauplan, it is to be hoped, will show
ROSEWALD.—Mme. Julia Rosewald, a clever little singer, who achieved
common sense as a manager, as he shows intelligence in social intercourse ; great success in Stuttgart, Dresden, and other larger German cities, has re-
but it will take a great deal of common sense to carry a season of live months turned to this city, and accepted an engagement with Emma Abbott's Opera
successfully in New Orleans, with 110 people expressly imported from Company. We are sorry not to see Mme. Rosewald in better company, but
Europe.
we suppose that the old story holds good here again : " Love of money is the
J.—What is August Wilhemlj going to do next season ? All root of all evil."
KING.—Mr. Frank King, manager of the Rive-King Concerts, has been
the projects about big combinations have been, of course, abandoned again,
and we should not wonder, to learn that the sturdy German violinist goes for weeks on the lookout for a soprano for his concerts. He was very par-
again West on his own chances. It is beyond doubt, that in such case he ticular as to talent and price, and it had become a standing joke among his
will skip some of the smaller places, which did not prove satisfactory last friends, that he wanted to have Adelina Patti for $50 a week, to sing every
winter. We are informed, that on one occasion the gross receipts amounted night. Now, of late, he has engaged Mile. Bellini, who, although not quite
to $14, and when the money was counted over, the treasurer of the troupe up to the standard of La Patti, is said to be an excellent artist ; but if you
made the unpleasant discovery, that he had taken in a nickel fifty-cent piece, ask King in regard to price, he makes a wry face. So we suppose he had to
leaving only $13.50, an amount, which is not in conformity with Mr. Wilhelmj 's come down handsomely.
talent.
RUMMEL.—Franz Rummel, the young energetic pianist, is expected here
PATTISON.—Joseffy wants to play the Henselt Concerto next season. on the 10th inst., and will, of course, get immediately in trim for the season.
John N. Pattison thought that he held a lease on that piece for 99 years, Rummel has many personal friends, and is sure to make his mark again
and now feels grieved that his rights are infringed upon by a new comer. this season.
We understand Pattison's feeling, but he may find consolation in the thought
MOROSINI.—The Italian pianist, G. Morosini, has opened a music school,
that no other pianist will ever touch the "Storm Petrel ?"
and has added singing classes to his institute. Does he teach singing him-
COPLESTON.—Among the young rising artistes who claim public attention, self ? He observes a modest silence on that point.
is the pianiste, Miss Florence Copleston, who works her way slowly but
German violinist, Reinhard Richter, arrived here a few
surely into the favor of the musical community. She is a hard-studying days RICHTER.—A
and will be considered a valuable acquisition. Richter, when
girl, and her laudable ambition is shown by the fact that she has announced quite ago,
young, showed himself very talented, and studied with Professor
three piano recitals in November.
Adolph Griinwald in Berlin. He has of late occupied a prominent position
LEVY.—Juda Levy, the cornet player, has been engaged for the Metro- in one of the Imperial orchestras at St. Petersburg.
politan Concert Hall, after having finished his seaside engagement. The
DOLARO.—The lady by that name, rede Simmonds, nom de guerre Selina
patrons of that hall will get more of " Sweet Sixteen " than they may care Dolaro,
last winter at the Italian opera under Mapleson's manage-
to listen to. Aronson keeps the valse on the programme, and Levy has it ment for appeared
$3 and $3.50 a seat. After two " Carmen " performances she
added to his rich (?) repertoire. So we shall get it in double shape. But returned to
England, and will now make her appearance here as an opera
twice 16 make 32 ; and old maids have lost their sweet charms at that age.
bouffe singer at theatre prices. We doubt her abilities even in that sphere,
BLXJMENBEKG.—A young violoncellist, by the name of Louis Blumenberg, although she may have some qualifications for the lower grade of comedy.
of Baltimore, is expected here in New York, and will probably be engaged as Whether she is going to take up her residence at the Westminster Hotel or
a member of one of the most conspicuous concert companies. Mr. Blumen- not we are riot informed.
berg is a talented young man, and a good performer on his instrument.
AiiVES.—Mr. Carl Alves announces that his method of teaching singing
FERRANTI.—The juvenile baritone-buffo, Pietro Ferranti, has written a pays particular attention to the "formation of a correct taste." We are sorry
new valse for cornet-a-piston, which he will dedicate to Levy, Arbuckle, that Mr. Alves has not added a clearer definition of what he considers " cor-
Liberati, Hoch, Shoebruck, Bent, and some other renowned performers. rect taste," for it may happen that opinions will differ, and others may call
The valse is called "My Nina." Who is "My Nina?" is the general ques- bad what he considers correct. We do not think that there can be any possi-
tion. But Ferranti, in spite of his youth and inexperience in re amoris, can bility of speaking of a correct taste at all, for we may remind him of the old
keep a secret, and is not willing to betray the identity of his fair beloved. Latin words, " De gustibus non est disputandum." Where and what is the
We hope that "My Nina" will enjoy the homage of her ardent lover.
correct taste in Art, which leaves such an enormous field for diversity ?
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