Music Trade Review
Issue: 1880 Vol. 3 N. 6 - Page 6
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
October 20th, 1880.
JOSEKFY.—We hear that Rafael Joseffy has been or is writing a tran-
scription on Gilmore's " National Anthem," which will be performed by him
at a concert in the Seventy-second Armory building. We thought that we
SPECULATIVE. —In some papers at last had got rid of the alleged National Hymn, and now the Hungarian
it was stated that Boito is to pianist tries to revive it. How quick European artists learn American tricks,
write the libretto and music of and make use of little schemes.
a cantata to be produced at the
AT REST. —Mr. Rudolph Aronson, who now takes a rest, well deserved
opening of the New York Ex-
position of 1883. Does this and earned by honest, if not always enjoyable labor, is contemplating pro-
cantata cost $5,000, the sum paid grammes in January, and ordering new music for the first month in 1881.
for Eichard Wagner's "Centen- But it is rather early yet to do so ; changes happen here so suddenly that
nial March," in 1876 ? We nobody can tell what may be or not be in January next.
should think that after the ex-
a recent classical night at Koster & Bial's Hall, Mr. Ed-
perience on tint occasion, spec- ward CLASSICAL.—At
Mollenhauer
his own "Fantasie Caprice" and Paganini's
ulators in nmsical works would '' Witches' Dance." played
We do not consider it very good taste to bring these works
be a little more careful in fixing in direct contact with
Beethoven Symphony, especially on an evening
the price for works made to which is supposed to be a devoted
to classical music.
order, before having seen the
goods.
GUYON.—M. Emile Guy on, the piano teacher, who tries through adver-
tisements to bring his name in connection with that of Rafael Joseffy, con-
MUTUAL.-Mme. Gerster thinks siders the Scharwenka Concerto a piece which should only be played at
that Wagner has no melody. So home, and never in public. In the interest of art we hope that M. Guyon
would Wagner think himself, never will change his views about the matter.
after hearing her sing Elsa in
CAMPANINI.—The Parmesan tenor, shortly after his arrival in New York
"Lohengrin." Singers with a
^
few roles should not ventilate for the work of the present season, said his voice was in splendid condition.
We do not doubt that it is, but we never have seen a singer who did not say
musical questions. They are bound to talk nonsense.
the same thing about himself.
BIAL.—It is rumoured that Mr. Rudolph Bial will give three concerts at
CITIZENS TO THE FRONT.—The Cincinnati Musical Festival Association
Steinway Hall, during the season. Ne sutor ultra crepidam !
offers a prize of $1,000 to competitors, who must be citizens, irrespective of
PBETTY CLEVER FOR A TENOR.—A new tenor arrives at a critical city and birth. Last time born Americans only were admitted; but when people grow
makes his debut in opera. His performance is not altogether satisfactory older they generally grow wiser, and this time F. L. Ritter, Adolph Rolling,
to the audience, for when he is about half way through his grand air—flop Fred. Brandeis, George Matzka, and others, born in foreign lands, but natu-
comes an orange on the boards.
ralized here, are not excluded. We hope that the judges will have a happy
The artist, picking it up with a smile—"Ah, the management omitted time of it.
to tell me that I was to be boarded too."
RIALP.—It appears that Signor Rialp has severed his connection with
MULLER.— The violoncellist, Wilhelm Muller, intends to give a seriea of Mr. Mapleson's Opera Company, but will remain in this city to rear pupils
Chamber Music Concerts at Koster & Bial's, on Sunday afternoons. The for the operatic stage. We hope that he will be successful, for he is an
idea may not be so bad, but the question is whether the enterprise is going amiable gentleman, and understands his business.
to pay. But what does Miiller care ? Managers are not over-scrupulous
CAVALAZZI.—Mme. Cavalazzi, recte Mrs. Charles Mapleson, will re-appear
now-a-days.
this season as premiere danseuse, in the company of her father-in-law. And
LOVE OR MONEY?—Mapleson says that Nilsson did not come to this why should the Colonel give money to strangers, when in his own family a
country on account of the failing health of her husband, whom she wishes to lady with so much grace and talent is able to fill the position ?
nurse. The prima donna, however, writes to a friend in New York, that she
LATITUDE RESTRICTED.—Charles Mapleson, as treasurer of his fathe 1 ' 8
would not cross the ocean unless Mr. Mapleson would deposit $30,000 as
security for her salary. Is it Love or is it Money, which keeps her in company, had trouble with the officers of the U. S. Custom House, on ac-
count of scenery for " Mefistofele," for which duty was demanded. The
Europe ?
trouble has been removed, and we hope that further annoyances will be
MUTUAL ADMIRATION SOCIETY.—A Mutual Admiration Society has been spared to the amiable Charles ; but the life of a treasurer of an opera com-
started among the members of the Italian Opera Company, and before all the pany is not an enviable position, and many things may happen during a long
artists have appeared, the thing works splendidly. Mme. Gerster raves about season, especially when the receipts do not reach the figure expected or
Campanini, another singer thinks Ravelli wonderful, and the mutual ad- longed for.
miration is always ventilated through the press. Now the critics will have
How GREEN !—The baritone, Verdi, sang in Australia, and the Melbourne
their own opinion, and the meetings of the society are of no further value.
Argus thinks that in " Rigoletto " he was more than equal to the situation.
SOUR GRAPES.—" Novara is much better than Nanetti," says the Colonel, We are glad that the gentleman has improved, for three years ago, when
and Adelina Patti would spoil his ensemble. Well, we do not know ! A singing with Strakosch, he was never equal to the situation. The Musical
man who dared to bring Mme. Selina Delaro and Monsier David here has no World, in London, wishes to know whether Signor Verdi, the singer, is any
need of being afraid that Adelina Patti would spoil his ensemble. But it is the relative to the illustrious composer. We are happy to be enabled to give the
old story of the fox and the sour grapes.
information asked for. Signor Verdi is from Baltimore, and his real name is
GOOD ADVICE.—A young artist who lives in a boarding-house wants to Green.
know how he can learn to play the violin without disturbing the other
NOVAKA.—We are informed that Signor Novara, the first basso of the
boarders; and an appreciative genius tells him, " Soap your bow, young
man, soap your bow, and bathe the strings twice a day in sweet oil. Then Italian Opera, is, in spite of his name, either English or American. We do
you can sit up all night and play overtures, and nobody will mind it."— not object to his nationality, whatever this may be, if he only comes up to
the standard of our expectations. An English basso, who scored remarkable
Boston Home Journal.
in Italy (according to statements), should be a good singer by all
CONSISTENCY.—Shortly after the return of Mr. Theodore Thomas from success
Europe last summer, he was bold enough to assert that concert-halls, like means.
FRANK.—Mr. Franz Rummel spoke about Constantino Sternberg after
old Central Park Garden, could no longer exist, and now he is at the Metro-
politan Concert Hall. How is this ? Has he suddenly changed his opinion? his first appearance, and praised him in his usual frank manner. " l a m
It is not always wise to make assertions which do not prove consistent with glad he has come, and glad that I have heard him. He is an honest artist,
a remarkable player, without any technical clap-trap, which may dazzle for
one's own actions.
moment, but is of no lasting value. Sternberg is a fine musician, and
PROVINCIAL.—Last season one of our best concert singers appeared at a the
everybody can hear that when he plays the piano." But when you ask Rum-
concert, in one of the villages on the banks of the Hudson, about thirty mel
about Joseffy, he either does not open his mouth at all, or if he does, he
miles from New York. She was applauded, but did not have her wonted frightens
the female part of his listeners.
success, because the Great Mogul in musical matters of the village accom-
panied her so wretchedly on the piano, that she felt not only annoyed, but
SOLOISTS.—The management of the Symphony Society promises for the
actually disturbed. She spoke about the poor accompaniment after the coming season a performance of Berlioz's " Damnationde Faust," with " dis-
concert, and the next morning the villagers expressed their indignation that tinguished soloists," and, nevertheless, names of singers mentioned with the
their Great Mogul was insulted by a New York singer. Not long ago the performances, which cannot be called " distinguished " at all. We hope that
same lady was announced to appear at the same place, and several villagers the board of directors will consider this important question thoroughly be-
refused to buy tickets for the concert, because their feelings had been fore any decision is reached. Bad soloists will spoil the evening in spite of
outraged by the New York artist. Would it not be wiser, if the villagers excellent orchestral and choral work.
would try to get a decent accompanist, instead of throwing blame upon
ROZE.—Mme. Marie Roze has brought from England different litho-
deserving and excellent artists ?
graphs, photograps and crayons in various sizes, shapes and costumes, and
WAGNER.—We hear that Wagner's protracted stay in Italy impelled him all these pictures of the lovely woman are on exhibition in the show windows
to write a pamphlet, entitled, "Religion and Art." The great composer of our principal thoroughfares. Henry Mapleson understands how to make
generally blunders when he writes anything but music, and we should not things look lively.
wonder if he had done so again in this case.
BIAL.—Mr. Rudolph Bial, the excellent musician and composer, thinks
HALLGARTEN.—Mr. Julius Hallgarten, president of the Philharmonic that the Academy of Music is not the right place for concerts. He is per-
Society, has left for Europe for an indefinite period, and the society has to fectly right ; he only forgot to add that neither is Koster & Bial's hall.
elect a new man in his place. Mr. Hallgarten was of great value to the so- NEW OPERETTA.—Mr. Adolph Neuendorff is writing an operetta in four
ciety, and last season did a great deal towards the success of the enterprise. acts for his own theatre, the Germania. The libretto, " Der Rattenfanger von
NEW CHORUSES.—(Continued.)—The rehearsals of these choruses (ten in Hamelen," has been furnished by H. Italiener, a talented young man for
number), will take place weekly, under the personal direction of Mr. Theo- this kind of work. Neuendorff speaks in the highest terms of the libretto,
dore Thomas, and nevertheless the genial conductor will find time to con- and if the operetta does not prove a success, it must be the fault of the
duct orchestras in New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Baltimore,Washington, musical share. The principal female role will be sung by Mile. Janu-
Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, San Francisco, New Orleans, and Rio schoffski, leading singer at the Germania, a bright Teutonic girl, with blonde
Janeiro. All this work will be accomplished during the season of 1880-'81, hair, blue eyes, and a ringing fresh voice. We hope that Neuendorff will be
and we have i^ason to be proud of our wonderful musical achievements, successful. A symphony of his, which was rehearsed about a week ago
which would hardly be possible without the inventions of the nineteenth —in private, will be performed this season by Mr. G. Carlberg, to whom
century.
the composer has intrusted the score.
INDIVIDUALITIES.
October 20th, 1880.
JOSEKFY.—We hear that Rafael Joseffy has been or is writing a tran-
scription on Gilmore's " National Anthem," which will be performed by him
at a concert in the Seventy-second Armory building. We thought that we
SPECULATIVE. —In some papers at last had got rid of the alleged National Hymn, and now the Hungarian
it was stated that Boito is to pianist tries to revive it. How quick European artists learn American tricks,
write the libretto and music of and make use of little schemes.
a cantata to be produced at the
AT REST. —Mr. Rudolph Aronson, who now takes a rest, well deserved
opening of the New York Ex-
position of 1883. Does this and earned by honest, if not always enjoyable labor, is contemplating pro-
cantata cost $5,000, the sum paid grammes in January, and ordering new music for the first month in 1881.
for Eichard Wagner's "Centen- But it is rather early yet to do so ; changes happen here so suddenly that
nial March," in 1876 ? We nobody can tell what may be or not be in January next.
should think that after the ex-
a recent classical night at Koster & Bial's Hall, Mr. Ed-
perience on tint occasion, spec- ward CLASSICAL.—At
Mollenhauer
his own "Fantasie Caprice" and Paganini's
ulators in nmsical works would '' Witches' Dance." played
We do not consider it very good taste to bring these works
be a little more careful in fixing in direct contact with
Beethoven Symphony, especially on an evening
the price for works made to which is supposed to be a devoted
to classical music.
order, before having seen the
goods.
GUYON.—M. Emile Guy on, the piano teacher, who tries through adver-
tisements to bring his name in connection with that of Rafael Joseffy, con-
MUTUAL.-Mme. Gerster thinks siders the Scharwenka Concerto a piece which should only be played at
that Wagner has no melody. So home, and never in public. In the interest of art we hope that M. Guyon
would Wagner think himself, never will change his views about the matter.
after hearing her sing Elsa in
CAMPANINI.—The Parmesan tenor, shortly after his arrival in New York
"Lohengrin." Singers with a
^
few roles should not ventilate for the work of the present season, said his voice was in splendid condition.
We do not doubt that it is, but we never have seen a singer who did not say
musical questions. They are bound to talk nonsense.
the same thing about himself.
BIAL.—It is rumoured that Mr. Rudolph Bial will give three concerts at
CITIZENS TO THE FRONT.—The Cincinnati Musical Festival Association
Steinway Hall, during the season. Ne sutor ultra crepidam !
offers a prize of $1,000 to competitors, who must be citizens, irrespective of
PBETTY CLEVER FOR A TENOR.—A new tenor arrives at a critical city and birth. Last time born Americans only were admitted; but when people grow
makes his debut in opera. His performance is not altogether satisfactory older they generally grow wiser, and this time F. L. Ritter, Adolph Rolling,
to the audience, for when he is about half way through his grand air—flop Fred. Brandeis, George Matzka, and others, born in foreign lands, but natu-
comes an orange on the boards.
ralized here, are not excluded. We hope that the judges will have a happy
The artist, picking it up with a smile—"Ah, the management omitted time of it.
to tell me that I was to be boarded too."
RIALP.—It appears that Signor Rialp has severed his connection with
MULLER.— The violoncellist, Wilhelm Muller, intends to give a seriea of Mr. Mapleson's Opera Company, but will remain in this city to rear pupils
Chamber Music Concerts at Koster & Bial's, on Sunday afternoons. The for the operatic stage. We hope that he will be successful, for he is an
idea may not be so bad, but the question is whether the enterprise is going amiable gentleman, and understands his business.
to pay. But what does Miiller care ? Managers are not over-scrupulous
CAVALAZZI.—Mme. Cavalazzi, recte Mrs. Charles Mapleson, will re-appear
now-a-days.
this season as premiere danseuse, in the company of her father-in-law. And
LOVE OR MONEY?—Mapleson says that Nilsson did not come to this why should the Colonel give money to strangers, when in his own family a
country on account of the failing health of her husband, whom she wishes to lady with so much grace and talent is able to fill the position ?
nurse. The prima donna, however, writes to a friend in New York, that she
LATITUDE RESTRICTED.—Charles Mapleson, as treasurer of his fathe 1 ' 8
would not cross the ocean unless Mr. Mapleson would deposit $30,000 as
security for her salary. Is it Love or is it Money, which keeps her in company, had trouble with the officers of the U. S. Custom House, on ac-
count of scenery for " Mefistofele," for which duty was demanded. The
Europe ?
trouble has been removed, and we hope that further annoyances will be
MUTUAL ADMIRATION SOCIETY.—A Mutual Admiration Society has been spared to the amiable Charles ; but the life of a treasurer of an opera com-
started among the members of the Italian Opera Company, and before all the pany is not an enviable position, and many things may happen during a long
artists have appeared, the thing works splendidly. Mme. Gerster raves about season, especially when the receipts do not reach the figure expected or
Campanini, another singer thinks Ravelli wonderful, and the mutual ad- longed for.
miration is always ventilated through the press. Now the critics will have
How GREEN !—The baritone, Verdi, sang in Australia, and the Melbourne
their own opinion, and the meetings of the society are of no further value.
Argus thinks that in " Rigoletto " he was more than equal to the situation.
SOUR GRAPES.—" Novara is much better than Nanetti," says the Colonel, We are glad that the gentleman has improved, for three years ago, when
and Adelina Patti would spoil his ensemble. Well, we do not know ! A singing with Strakosch, he was never equal to the situation. The Musical
man who dared to bring Mme. Selina Delaro and Monsier David here has no World, in London, wishes to know whether Signor Verdi, the singer, is any
need of being afraid that Adelina Patti would spoil his ensemble. But it is the relative to the illustrious composer. We are happy to be enabled to give the
old story of the fox and the sour grapes.
information asked for. Signor Verdi is from Baltimore, and his real name is
GOOD ADVICE.—A young artist who lives in a boarding-house wants to Green.
know how he can learn to play the violin without disturbing the other
NOVAKA.—We are informed that Signor Novara, the first basso of the
boarders; and an appreciative genius tells him, " Soap your bow, young
man, soap your bow, and bathe the strings twice a day in sweet oil. Then Italian Opera, is, in spite of his name, either English or American. We do
you can sit up all night and play overtures, and nobody will mind it."— not object to his nationality, whatever this may be, if he only comes up to
the standard of our expectations. An English basso, who scored remarkable
Boston Home Journal.
in Italy (according to statements), should be a good singer by all
CONSISTENCY.—Shortly after the return of Mr. Theodore Thomas from success
Europe last summer, he was bold enough to assert that concert-halls, like means.
FRANK.—Mr. Franz Rummel spoke about Constantino Sternberg after
old Central Park Garden, could no longer exist, and now he is at the Metro-
politan Concert Hall. How is this ? Has he suddenly changed his opinion? his first appearance, and praised him in his usual frank manner. " l a m
It is not always wise to make assertions which do not prove consistent with glad he has come, and glad that I have heard him. He is an honest artist,
a remarkable player, without any technical clap-trap, which may dazzle for
one's own actions.
moment, but is of no lasting value. Sternberg is a fine musician, and
PROVINCIAL.—Last season one of our best concert singers appeared at a the
everybody can hear that when he plays the piano." But when you ask Rum-
concert, in one of the villages on the banks of the Hudson, about thirty mel
about Joseffy, he either does not open his mouth at all, or if he does, he
miles from New York. She was applauded, but did not have her wonted frightens
the female part of his listeners.
success, because the Great Mogul in musical matters of the village accom-
panied her so wretchedly on the piano, that she felt not only annoyed, but
SOLOISTS.—The management of the Symphony Society promises for the
actually disturbed. She spoke about the poor accompaniment after the coming season a performance of Berlioz's " Damnationde Faust," with " dis-
concert, and the next morning the villagers expressed their indignation that tinguished soloists," and, nevertheless, names of singers mentioned with the
their Great Mogul was insulted by a New York singer. Not long ago the performances, which cannot be called " distinguished " at all. We hope that
same lady was announced to appear at the same place, and several villagers the board of directors will consider this important question thoroughly be-
refused to buy tickets for the concert, because their feelings had been fore any decision is reached. Bad soloists will spoil the evening in spite of
outraged by the New York artist. Would it not be wiser, if the villagers excellent orchestral and choral work.
would try to get a decent accompanist, instead of throwing blame upon
ROZE.—Mme. Marie Roze has brought from England different litho-
deserving and excellent artists ?
graphs, photograps and crayons in various sizes, shapes and costumes, and
WAGNER.—We hear that Wagner's protracted stay in Italy impelled him all these pictures of the lovely woman are on exhibition in the show windows
to write a pamphlet, entitled, "Religion and Art." The great composer of our principal thoroughfares. Henry Mapleson understands how to make
generally blunders when he writes anything but music, and we should not things look lively.
wonder if he had done so again in this case.
BIAL.—Mr. Rudolph Bial, the excellent musician and composer, thinks
HALLGARTEN.—Mr. Julius Hallgarten, president of the Philharmonic that the Academy of Music is not the right place for concerts. He is per-
Society, has left for Europe for an indefinite period, and the society has to fectly right ; he only forgot to add that neither is Koster & Bial's hall.
elect a new man in his place. Mr. Hallgarten was of great value to the so- NEW OPERETTA.—Mr. Adolph Neuendorff is writing an operetta in four
ciety, and last season did a great deal towards the success of the enterprise. acts for his own theatre, the Germania. The libretto, " Der Rattenfanger von
NEW CHORUSES.—(Continued.)—The rehearsals of these choruses (ten in Hamelen," has been furnished by H. Italiener, a talented young man for
number), will take place weekly, under the personal direction of Mr. Theo- this kind of work. Neuendorff speaks in the highest terms of the libretto,
dore Thomas, and nevertheless the genial conductor will find time to con- and if the operetta does not prove a success, it must be the fault of the
duct orchestras in New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Baltimore,Washington, musical share. The principal female role will be sung by Mile. Janu-
Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, San Francisco, New Orleans, and Rio schoffski, leading singer at the Germania, a bright Teutonic girl, with blonde
Janeiro. All this work will be accomplished during the season of 1880-'81, hair, blue eyes, and a ringing fresh voice. We hope that Neuendorff will be
and we have i^ason to be proud of our wonderful musical achievements, successful. A symphony of his, which was rehearsed about a week ago
which would hardly be possible without the inventions of the nineteenth —in private, will be performed this season by Mr. G. Carlberg, to whom
century.
the composer has intrusted the score.
INDIVIDUALITIES.
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