Music Trade Review

September, 20th, 1880.
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
BERLIN.:—A two-act comic opera, " Gabriele d'Estrees, book by Hermann festivals, and that the profits that may accrue will eventually be applied to
Rosenthal, music by Georg Jordan, has been produced at Berlin. The that end. The present hall, with its seating capacity of 2,000, is too small.
libretto, deficient in interest, abounds in bad verse ; the music is to match—
First Concert—Monday Afternoon, September 20.—Mrs. E. Aline Os-
so say the Berlin critics. "Gabriele d'Estrees " will probably soon disappear good, Soprano ; Mme. Chatterton-Bohner, Harpist ; Miss Lillian Shattuck,
from the bills, though the ap]jlause on the first night was vociferous.
Violinist; Mr. D. M. Babcock, Basso; Swedish Ladies Vocal Quartette ;
FENZI.—A four-act opera, "The Two Fugitives of Moscow," by Sig. Grand Chorue.
Scipione Fenzi, is to be produced in the old Bussian capital.
Second Concert—Tuesday Afternoon, September 21.—Mrs. E. P. Haff,
IMPOBTANT MEETING.—Two meetings of Delegates from the General Soprano ; The Eichberg Quartette ; Miss Lillian Chandler, Solo Violinist;
Swedish Ladies Vocal Quartette, Mr. E. B. Story, Pianist ; Grand Chorus.
Association of Musicians were held in Leipsic on the 24th and 25th ult.
Muzio.—Sig. Muzio. the famous conductor, has gone to visit his master
Third Concert—Wednesday Afternoon, September 22.—Mrs. J. C. Hull,
Soprano ; Mr. Theo. J. Toedt, Tenor ; Mr. Julius Eichberg, Violinist; Mr.
and friend, Verdi, at Santa-Agatha.
WACHTEL.—Theodor Wachtel is singing at Kroll's, Berlin. He opened, Wulf Fries, Violoncellist; Mme. Teresa Carreno, Solo Pianist; Grand
Chorus.
as usual, with the "Postilion de Longjumeau."
Fourth Concert—Wednesday Evening, September 22.—Miss Lillian
COMPETITION.—Dell' Orefice, De Nardis, Gonzales, Rossomandi, Lebano,
and Costa, local musicians of more or less standing, are about to start a Bailey, Soprano ; Mr. Theo. J. Toedt, Tenor ; Herr Timothie Adamoswki,
School for harmony, counterpoint, composition, singing, pianoforte, harp, Solo Violinist; The Schubert Company ; Grand Chorus.
&c, in opposition to the Naples Royal Conservatory.
Fifth Concert—Thursday Afternoon, September 23.—Verdi's " Requiem
Mass,—Grand Chorus ; Germania Orchestra ; Mrs. E. A. Osgood, Soprano ;
BKTJCH.—Herr Max Bruch is bethrothed to Mdlle Clara Tuczek.
HAMBURG.—At Hamburg Boito's " Mefistofele " is to follow Rubinstein's Miss Ita Welch, Contralto ; Mr. C. R. Adams, Tenor; Mr. C. E. Hay, Bari-
" Demon " at the Stadttheatre, where, during the winter, there are to be tone.
Sixth Concert—Thursday Evening, September 23.—Grand Chorus ; Mrs.
also a " Gluck-Cyclus " and a " Weber-Cyclus."
E. A. Osgood, Soprano ; Miss Annie Louisa Cary, Contralto; Mr. W. C.
HONORS.—Spittel, Court Organist and Director of the School of Music, Tower, Tenor ; Mr. M. W. Whitney, BaBso ; Mme. Teresa Carreno, Solo
Gotha, has been created a " Musikdirector " by the reigning duke, and S. Pianist; Germania Orchestra.
Bagge, Director of the School of Music, Basle, has had the degree of Dr.
Seventh Concert—Friday Afternoon, September 24.—Symphony Con-
Ph. honoris causa conferred on him by the University.
cert ; Germania Orchestra; Miss Lillian Bailey, and Miss Fannie Louise
FLORENCE.—The manager of the Pergola and Pagliano, Florence, will Barnes, Sopranos ; Mr. C. E. Hay, Baritone.
include in his programme Bizet's "Carmen," Auteri's "Stella," and
Eighth Concert—Friday Evening, September 24.—Handel's Oratorio,
Ambroise Thomas' " Hamlet."
"Judas Maccabseus," Grand Chorus; Germania Orchestra; Mrs. E. A.
HAUK.—The Stadt theatre, at Mayence, was to open on the 15th Sep- Osgood, Mrs. J. C. Hull, Sopranos ; Miss Annie Louisa Cary, Contralto ;
tember, with Bizet's " Carmen " in German—perhaps with Minnie Hauk if Mr. W. C. Tower, Tenor ; Mr. C. E. Hay, Baritone ; Mr. M. W. Whitney,
Basso.
they could get her.
ANNITA.—A new opera, "Annita," by Vigoni, has been produced at
Verona.
MEISSLINGER.—Mile. Meisslinger, who has been on the stage only a year,
made her de*but lately, as Fides in " L e Prophete," at the Imperial Opera
WHITE, SMITH & CO., Boston, Mass.
House, Vienna. Her performance, though lacking experience, was full of
C. D. BLAKE. Potpourri, "Boccacio." A very clever and pleasing
promise. The audience weie liberal in applause.
selection of the favorite themes from this interesting operetta. On page 3,
POOR LILLI.—Mile. Lilli Lehmann lately fell down fifteen steps of a in bar 5, there is a misprint. The upper A flat should remain.
stone stair-case, at the Theatre Royal, Berlin, and was severly injured.
P. A. WUNDERMANN, New York.
CONDESCENDING.—Richard Wagner recently visited Perugia to witness a
A. WUNDERMANN. " Victory, Storm March. 1 " Dedicated to General Han-
performance of Verdi's "Aida."
cock. We are informed by the publisher that this march is the only one
LONDERSHAUSEN.—In consequence of circumstances resulting in the re- accepted by the General. If this is really so, Senator Barnum as chairman of
signation of Herr Erdmannsdorfer, the Capellmeister, there was a probability the Democratic Committee, should object in the interest of the party, for
that the Prince of Londershausen would disband his orchestra. Things, we are afraid that everyone who hears the march, however well meant it
however, have taken a favorable turn. The Prince will not withdraw his may be, will feel inclined to vote the Republican ticket. The best thing
subvention, and the "Loh Concerte," or "Tan Concerts," will be con- about the composition is the title page, bearing a handsome portrait of the
tinued. A few years ago the orchestra consisted of 40 performers ; it then Democratic candidate for President.
increased to 48, and now has 43, some of whom count from 20 to 30 years'
LOUIS GRUNEWALD, New Orleans, La.
service.
EMILE RICHABD. " Reveil des Moses," Idylle, for Piano. A modest and
VERDI'S LIFE.—It is said that Sig. Boito is to write a Life of Verdi, an clean composition, full of expression and feeling. On page 3, in bar 7, the
English version of which will be published by Sampson Low & Co., last note in the treble should remain G sharp.
London.
M. GRAY, San Francisco, Cal.
DIENEK.—The monument to Franz Diener, the singer, has been
HENRY KETTEN. New "Caprice Fantasie," for Piano. Written in the
solemnly inaugurated amid marks of liveliest sympathy. A prominent fea-
ture of the monument is a bust of the deceased in white Carrara marble. In happy mood and the well-known dashing style of the virtuoso. We cannot
front is the inscription: "Franz Diener, born the 19th February, 1849; find any special musical value in it, but consider it a very effective piece
died the 15th May, 1879, at Dessau." The consecration took place at seven for the drawing-room, which excludes more serious works.
o'clock, p. m. It was attended by the relatives, friends and former col-
MOUL.—" The Old Refrain." Song. A very charming composi-
leagues of the deceased, as well as by a large number of the public. The tion, ALFRED
which can be heartily recommended to those who understand how to
proceedings commenced with a song given by the Singers' Union, under put their
soul into their voices. Mere mechanical singers are requested
HerrThiele, Ducal Capellmeister, followed by a speech from Herr Adolph to keep their
hands off.
Meyer, member of the dramatic company at the Ducal theatre. The grave
and monument were strewn with flowers.
JOSEPH D. REDDING.—" Del Monte" Waltzes, for Piano. An expressive
introduction, and a lively set of valses ; moreover, the work shows the good
OLE BULL'S BURIAL.—The burial of Ole Bull took place Aug. 24, from musician.
his residence on Lysoen, the "Isle of Light," a rock in the inlet of the Ber-
R. E. BATHO.—"Dreamland." Valse for Piano. If this valse would
genfjord, rising 100 feet above the sea, and covered with dense woods of
spruce, fir, and birch. At the grave, the poet, Bjornstjern Bjornson, spoke, land us safely in dreamland we should not object; but it does not ; it makes
and in the whole country there was hardly a village in which the day was us drowsy, and fills us vith ennui; we may fall asleep, but our dreams can-
not be of a pleasant natr-rs. The title page informs us that this valse " is all
not solemnized in some way.
the rage in London." f-o much the better for Mr. Batho; but, unfortu-
CHURCH CHOIR.—A society has been formed at Moscow for the improve- nately, he will not be equally lucky in New York.
ment of church singing. In the Russo-Greek Church the use of organs is
R. L. YANKEE.—The "New Racquet Galop," for Piano. The beginning of
forbidden, and the service is entirely choral.
the theme tastes somewhat of Resck's Gavotte, "Secret Love;" but the
galop is sparkling, and will make friends.
THE WOKCESTER FESTIVAL.
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JOSEPH B. REDDING.—" A Little Mountain Maid." Song. The song is
T^HE Twenty-third Annual Festival of the Worcester County Music Asso-
_1_ ciation, begins its sessions on the 20th, and continues for five days. dedicated to Miss Emma Thursby, and has been frequently sung by Miss
The management have done all in their power to make it a success. The Emily Melville. Concert singers will be in favor of it, as it is effective, and
chorus is large, and have been most carefully drilled by Mr. Zerrahn for the is not hackneyed.
past four months, with the exception of the summer vacation.
"OUR OWN."—The Atlantic Cable with its usual kindness a few days
The great novelty of the week is undoubtedly the " Manzoni" Requiem,
which will be given by fine soloists, chorus, organ, and orchestra of thirty- ago brought us the welcome news that Miss Clara Louise Kellogg at her
five performers. Below will be found the full list of solo artists engaged, first appearance in "H Trovatore " at the Imperial Opera in Vienna, achieved
As the climax to the festival the Handel oratorio, " Judas Maccabseus," will a " colossal success." Now let us wait and see what Dr. Edward Hanslick
be given in all its completeness. The book of programes is not yet issued. has to say about the affair. Critics are as a rule less enthusiastic than
But we promise in our next, a full account of each concert. There is never friends who send cable dispatches.
any doubt of the pecuniary success of these festivals. The enthusiasm is so
GOOD LUCK.—We are really lucky. Impresarii are running through
great that the choice of seats is sold at auction. The premiums range from Europe after good tenors, and generally are unable to find what they want,
twenty-five cents to three dollars and a half above par.
and here the artists arrive suddenly and appear on these shores like Dii et
The principal soprano, Mrs. Osgood, comes from London, especially for machina. One, Charles Sternberg, said to be an excellent tenor, has sud-
this festival. It is said that she receives the handsome sum of 31,000 for denly turned up in New York. He has a large repertoire of German and
her week's work. Among the artists, the committee endeavored to engage Italian operas, including " Faust," "Lohengrin," "Prophet," "LaQuive,"
and offered $500 for two concerts, was Herr Georges Henschel, of London, " Trovatore," "Lucia," " Norma," and " Martha." According to the princi-
the famous baritone. But Mr. Henschel declined, remarking there must pal roles Mr. Sternberg must be a tenore robusto ; so considering the scar-
have been some mistake in offering him so small a sum. We understand city of these tenors we conclude that either he is so good that Europe
the committee have the idea of erecting a large hall for the use of these annual cannot pay him, or so bad that Europe does not want to pay him.
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