Music Trade Review
Issue: 1880 Vol. 3 N. 9 - Page 4
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
December 5th, 1880.
HASSARD.—We are sorry to learn that Mr. Hassard is prevented by sick-
ness, from attending his duties as musical editor of the New York Tribune.
But for deeply rooted prejudices he would be considered a formidable writer,
THE HANDSOMEST IN THE WORLD.— and can express a strong idea. A strong opinion is worth a great deal. His
The capers of Mr. Emil Seifert with sub-editor cannot follow his example, because we do not think he has any
his pixpils in Buffalo, has led to a opinion at all.
plea on the part of wise papas and
AT HOME.—English folks sneer at Mr. Mapleson on account of the funny
mammas, that none but perfectly
safe music teachers shall be provided interviews in New York papers, and consider him the only one who praises
to instruct their susceptible daught- the artists of the troupe without reserve. As long as our papers are willing
ers. A perfectly safe musician is a to print all the nonsense the manager talks, he is perfectly right, for the
difficult thing to find, but we be- advertising scheme is cheap. Should, however, the dailies suddenly discon-
lieve that the young man whose por- tinue to offer their services, Mr. Mapleson would be a broken man in America,
trait we present herewith •will fill as he has been in England for some years past.
the bill. He is also sufficiently
PROPAGATOR.—We consider Mr. Levy, the cornet blower, the propa-
beautiful to meet the requirements gator THE
Mr. Rudolph Aronson's compositions. The Muse of the exiled con-
of the average young lady who would ductor of would
mourn but for Jules Levy, the "irresistible." He not only
not have a "horrid, homely teacher
for anything." Indeed Mr. Ru- carried "Sweet Sixteen " to the waves of the Atlantic—he has done more; he
dolph Aronson is so extraordinarily introduced the Valse into Steinway Hall to the horror of all, who cousider it
beautitul, as may be see', by his picture, that we hereby enter him for com- bun ton to show disgust at everything which is not classical in the extreme.
petition ag.iinst till comers as the handsomest musician in the world.
SOME TIME AGO.—We find it announced that Moszkowski's "Deutsche
ARONSON.—Rudolf Aronson's orchestra will be revived for the night of Reigen," for four hands, has been lately published by Hainauer, in Breslau.
January 11th, when the ball of the Societe francaise L'Amitie will take This "lately" must have been some time ago, for Constantin Sternberg
place at the Metropolitan Concert Hall. "And when the ball is over, then—" brought a printed copy of the set with him from Europe, and we heard him
then the members of the band will return to their daily occupations, and play it with Mme. S. A. Rachau, at the lady's house, at one of her musical
play under the direction of other leaders. Aronson's orchestra just at pre- soirees, about six weeks ago. "Deutsche Reigen " is highly interesting, but
no food for the ordinary listener.
sent is an abstraction.
COLE.—Miss Belle Cole, formerly with Dudley Buck's "Deseret'
WHO'S NEXT !—Florence Copleston and Anna Bock have done their
Company, has returned to New York, to accept a leading position at Dr. duty, and given the New York public a good, long bill of fare of piano
Robinson's church.
music, comprising the sternest kind. Now it is Mme. Constance Howard's
THE PUFF MACHINE.—The management of our Italian opera has recently turn to have her share in the race of piano reciting.
published a book, containing notices of the English press on Boito's opera,
GOOD ADVICE.—Boito wrote to Signor Campanini after the first perform-
" Mefistofele." That Mr. Mapleson will do all in his power to create before- ance of " Mefistofele" in London a letter, which ends with the words :
hand an excitement for a performance, which has been presented in London Nurse your health, which is precious to those who love you, and to Art."
with an excellent cast, of which only Campanini is left, we consider natural, The same advice has been repeatedly given to the tenor during the present
and business-like. But now and then we read about Ravelli's Edgardo in the season in New York. We hope that Campanini will follow the advice of
book, and we failed to understand what connection there is between Edyardo Boito and his New Y^ork friends.
and Boito's opera. Ravelli does not receive much pay (only 3,000 francs a
DISCOVERED !—Miss Gertrude Corbett has been heard of. The St. James'
month), and Mapleson seems to feel in duty bound to make it up for him
Gazette, London, speaks of her as a " promising dramatic soprano." Unfor-
one way or other ; puffing is less expensive than paying a high salary.
tunately we have to add that Miss Corbett has been promising for the last ten
.EXCHANGE.—Our musical writers would do well to take a little more years, and has never kept her promises. No matter. We are glad to learn
interest in foreign exchange. One writes that Mme. Adelina Patti, for her her whereabouts ; and as Great Britain is' only separated from this country
artistic tour in Germany, will receive from Mr. Pollini, of Hamburg, 9,000 by a trip on a ferry boat, we do not doubt Miss Corbett will give a surprise
marks, or $2,500 a night. Why this exaggeration ? 9,000 marks, according to her American friends, and arrive here one fine morning, her pockets
to the agreement of the International postal treaty, is, in American currency, filled—with newspaper clippings.
$2,115. The difference is so small that it is hardly worth while to speak
"LOHENGRIN."—"Lohengrin" cannot be given this season at the
about it. But if we are told that Maurice Gran's opera company began a
six weeks engagement at the Tacon theatre, Havana, with a $5,800 house, Academy on account of the New York Custom-house, which refuses to give
we must not forget that this apparently large amount means about $2,300 of up the dresses without duty. But suppose Mr. Mapleson could have the
dresses, what then ? Will the New York Custom-house provide a singer for
our money.
the part of Elsa at the same time ? It appears to us as if the manager were
THAYEK.—Miss Kate Tbayer has become Mrs. Will E. Chapman, but very glad not to be able to perform the Wagner opera. The Custom-house
will continue her professional career.
furnishes him a splendid excuse.
VALLEBIA.—The maid-of-all-work of the Mapleson troupe is always
POOR CHILD.—Not long ago an item in the Herald informed us, that
ready to help the manager out of scrapes, and tries her best to satisfy her " Miss Henrietta Markstein, the pianist, desires it to be understood that she
audiences.
was advertised without her consent among the artists to appear at a concert
RUMMEL.—It is reported in musical circles that Mr. Franz Rummel is last evening at the Windsor theatre." Now, why did the management of the
engaged to be married to Miss Morse, daughter of the celebrated Professor Windsor use Miss Markstein's name as an attraction, without having made
previous arrangements with her. Hundreds of musical people went to the
Morse. Mr. Rummel has our best wishes for his future happiness.
theatre, paid their money, expecting a musical treat, and no Miss Markstein.
SLIGHTED.—Not long ago the Herald spoke about Mr. Thomas' new It is terrible, it is outrageous; and Father Markstein should sue the manage-
choral organization, and used terms which seemed to indicate that no other ment for damages.
society devoted to choral works was in existence in New York. This in-
CAMPANINI.—Rumor says that Signor Italo Campanini is treating with
justice roused the spirit of one of the members of the Oratorio Society, and
induced him or her to write a letter to the paper, in which the public is Mr. Wm. H. Vanderbilt about the lease of the new opera-house up-town,
reminded of the good work the society, under Dr. Damrosch's direction, has and as others want to have it, a partnership is to be formed between the
done for years. We agree with the writer of this letter, which expresses parties. We hardly believe this report true, although we should not wonder
indignation, couched in very moderate terms ; but why was the performance if Campanini were foolish enough to long for the position of manager.
of the Passion Music mentioned ? It is the only dark spot in the bright Mapleson, in pushing Ravelli, treats him rather badly, and tries to belittle
record of the society's history. Of Mr. Thomas' view about choral work we him, it is true, without success. Campanini himself feels that his voice will
not hold out many more years, and an impresa would be a welcome gift. On
may speak on another occasion.
the other hand, we do not think that he will be willing to invest any of his
FEANCTSCO.—Mr. Julian Francisco is a young tenor in the Strakosch- hard-earned money, and as Mr. Vanderbilt is too shrewd a businessman to
Hess English Opera Company. He is even called a promising young tenor. embark in any enterprise without special advantage to himself, we do not
Formerly he was a bad baritone. We hope he has improved in style since think that these two men ever will agree. Even if the partnership should
his higher flight; otherwise we are afraid that no matter what he promises, be entered into, we do not think they ever will agree. The principal thing
his managers will be unable to keep theirs.
will be the erection of the new opera-house. Let the company go ahead and
WHITNEY, JB.—Mr. Myron A. Whitney sent his son William to Europe, build the house, and then it will be time enough to look for a manager.
to give him the advantages of a thorough musical education. Will he do
DAMKOSCH-, JR.—Walter Damrosch, the juvenile son of Dr. Leopold
afterwards like his father ? He found out that oratorios may bring honor Damrosch. has become apprentice in his father's business. At present he is
and glory; but, if he cares to earn dollars and cents, comic opera is the thing sub-conductor for the May Festival, and practices with the extra chorus in
to go into. If Mr. Whitney, jr., has the talent of his father, he will make an New York and that in Newark. Of course the conception of the father will
honorable career, whether in sacred or secular music.
be intrusted to the son, who, very likely, is brought up with the idea of be-
coming his father's successor, after the latter wants to retire from public life.
ET TU BEUTE !—Mr. S. B. Mills always was our great friend, one of our Blessed the father who has a son capable of taking a business off his hand*
oldest friends; and now we see him follow the road of fashionable musical when the right moment comes, and of keeping the customers in the family.
entertainments and declare his intention of giving piano recitals. And he Physicians hand their trade over to their sons, lawyers do the same; why
was such a nice man! We suppose that it is very hard to swim against the should not musicians be entitled to prepare their sons for their future career?'
tide.
And Dr. Damrosch is is a smart man !
THE UNFOBTUNATE COMPOSER.—A young man brought to his teacher in
RARE THING.—A rare thing is a happy manager. But Mr. Frank H.
harmony and composition a new work of his own composition, an orchestral King A seems
be the happy man. His company is doing splendid business
score, representing an overture, which was entitled, "Hamlet." The on the road, to and
members of his company meet with great success.
teacher looked through the work, and then asked: " But why do you call it Money is coming the
in rapidly, and King knows how to keep down a salary
•Hamlet?'" The pupil blushingly remarked: "Oh! there is no special list. That is the right
way to make both ends meet.
reason for it; you see, I am a great admirer of Shakespeare, and I thought
MONTESINI.—Col. Mapleson, while apparently not taking heed of the-
that my overture should have the name of one of the great Briton's works.'
" Very well," said the teacher, " you can accomplish your wish, and at the MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW, followed our advice, and sent Mme.
same time have for your overture a more appropriate title. Call it ' Much Montesini back to Europe by an Innian steamer. We feel indebted to the
ado about Nothing;' " and the young man followed the advice of his teacher Colonel in Her Majesty's service for the practical acknowledgment of our
verdict's justice.
in strict obedience.
INDIVIDUALITIES.
December 5th, 1880.
HASSARD.—We are sorry to learn that Mr. Hassard is prevented by sick-
ness, from attending his duties as musical editor of the New York Tribune.
But for deeply rooted prejudices he would be considered a formidable writer,
THE HANDSOMEST IN THE WORLD.— and can express a strong idea. A strong opinion is worth a great deal. His
The capers of Mr. Emil Seifert with sub-editor cannot follow his example, because we do not think he has any
his pixpils in Buffalo, has led to a opinion at all.
plea on the part of wise papas and
AT HOME.—English folks sneer at Mr. Mapleson on account of the funny
mammas, that none but perfectly
safe music teachers shall be provided interviews in New York papers, and consider him the only one who praises
to instruct their susceptible daught- the artists of the troupe without reserve. As long as our papers are willing
ers. A perfectly safe musician is a to print all the nonsense the manager talks, he is perfectly right, for the
difficult thing to find, but we be- advertising scheme is cheap. Should, however, the dailies suddenly discon-
lieve that the young man whose por- tinue to offer their services, Mr. Mapleson would be a broken man in America,
trait we present herewith •will fill as he has been in England for some years past.
the bill. He is also sufficiently
PROPAGATOR.—We consider Mr. Levy, the cornet blower, the propa-
beautiful to meet the requirements gator THE
Mr. Rudolph Aronson's compositions. The Muse of the exiled con-
of the average young lady who would ductor of would
mourn but for Jules Levy, the "irresistible." He not only
not have a "horrid, homely teacher
for anything." Indeed Mr. Ru- carried "Sweet Sixteen " to the waves of the Atlantic—he has done more; he
dolph Aronson is so extraordinarily introduced the Valse into Steinway Hall to the horror of all, who cousider it
beautitul, as may be see', by his picture, that we hereby enter him for com- bun ton to show disgust at everything which is not classical in the extreme.
petition ag.iinst till comers as the handsomest musician in the world.
SOME TIME AGO.—We find it announced that Moszkowski's "Deutsche
ARONSON.—Rudolf Aronson's orchestra will be revived for the night of Reigen," for four hands, has been lately published by Hainauer, in Breslau.
January 11th, when the ball of the Societe francaise L'Amitie will take This "lately" must have been some time ago, for Constantin Sternberg
place at the Metropolitan Concert Hall. "And when the ball is over, then—" brought a printed copy of the set with him from Europe, and we heard him
then the members of the band will return to their daily occupations, and play it with Mme. S. A. Rachau, at the lady's house, at one of her musical
play under the direction of other leaders. Aronson's orchestra just at pre- soirees, about six weeks ago. "Deutsche Reigen " is highly interesting, but
no food for the ordinary listener.
sent is an abstraction.
COLE.—Miss Belle Cole, formerly with Dudley Buck's "Deseret'
WHO'S NEXT !—Florence Copleston and Anna Bock have done their
Company, has returned to New York, to accept a leading position at Dr. duty, and given the New York public a good, long bill of fare of piano
Robinson's church.
music, comprising the sternest kind. Now it is Mme. Constance Howard's
THE PUFF MACHINE.—The management of our Italian opera has recently turn to have her share in the race of piano reciting.
published a book, containing notices of the English press on Boito's opera,
GOOD ADVICE.—Boito wrote to Signor Campanini after the first perform-
" Mefistofele." That Mr. Mapleson will do all in his power to create before- ance of " Mefistofele" in London a letter, which ends with the words :
hand an excitement for a performance, which has been presented in London Nurse your health, which is precious to those who love you, and to Art."
with an excellent cast, of which only Campanini is left, we consider natural, The same advice has been repeatedly given to the tenor during the present
and business-like. But now and then we read about Ravelli's Edgardo in the season in New York. We hope that Campanini will follow the advice of
book, and we failed to understand what connection there is between Edyardo Boito and his New Y^ork friends.
and Boito's opera. Ravelli does not receive much pay (only 3,000 francs a
DISCOVERED !—Miss Gertrude Corbett has been heard of. The St. James'
month), and Mapleson seems to feel in duty bound to make it up for him
Gazette, London, speaks of her as a " promising dramatic soprano." Unfor-
one way or other ; puffing is less expensive than paying a high salary.
tunately we have to add that Miss Corbett has been promising for the last ten
.EXCHANGE.—Our musical writers would do well to take a little more years, and has never kept her promises. No matter. We are glad to learn
interest in foreign exchange. One writes that Mme. Adelina Patti, for her her whereabouts ; and as Great Britain is' only separated from this country
artistic tour in Germany, will receive from Mr. Pollini, of Hamburg, 9,000 by a trip on a ferry boat, we do not doubt Miss Corbett will give a surprise
marks, or $2,500 a night. Why this exaggeration ? 9,000 marks, according to her American friends, and arrive here one fine morning, her pockets
to the agreement of the International postal treaty, is, in American currency, filled—with newspaper clippings.
$2,115. The difference is so small that it is hardly worth while to speak
"LOHENGRIN."—"Lohengrin" cannot be given this season at the
about it. But if we are told that Maurice Gran's opera company began a
six weeks engagement at the Tacon theatre, Havana, with a $5,800 house, Academy on account of the New York Custom-house, which refuses to give
we must not forget that this apparently large amount means about $2,300 of up the dresses without duty. But suppose Mr. Mapleson could have the
dresses, what then ? Will the New York Custom-house provide a singer for
our money.
the part of Elsa at the same time ? It appears to us as if the manager were
THAYEK.—Miss Kate Tbayer has become Mrs. Will E. Chapman, but very glad not to be able to perform the Wagner opera. The Custom-house
will continue her professional career.
furnishes him a splendid excuse.
VALLEBIA.—The maid-of-all-work of the Mapleson troupe is always
POOR CHILD.—Not long ago an item in the Herald informed us, that
ready to help the manager out of scrapes, and tries her best to satisfy her " Miss Henrietta Markstein, the pianist, desires it to be understood that she
audiences.
was advertised without her consent among the artists to appear at a concert
RUMMEL.—It is reported in musical circles that Mr. Franz Rummel is last evening at the Windsor theatre." Now, why did the management of the
engaged to be married to Miss Morse, daughter of the celebrated Professor Windsor use Miss Markstein's name as an attraction, without having made
previous arrangements with her. Hundreds of musical people went to the
Morse. Mr. Rummel has our best wishes for his future happiness.
theatre, paid their money, expecting a musical treat, and no Miss Markstein.
SLIGHTED.—Not long ago the Herald spoke about Mr. Thomas' new It is terrible, it is outrageous; and Father Markstein should sue the manage-
choral organization, and used terms which seemed to indicate that no other ment for damages.
society devoted to choral works was in existence in New York. This in-
CAMPANINI.—Rumor says that Signor Italo Campanini is treating with
justice roused the spirit of one of the members of the Oratorio Society, and
induced him or her to write a letter to the paper, in which the public is Mr. Wm. H. Vanderbilt about the lease of the new opera-house up-town,
reminded of the good work the society, under Dr. Damrosch's direction, has and as others want to have it, a partnership is to be formed between the
done for years. We agree with the writer of this letter, which expresses parties. We hardly believe this report true, although we should not wonder
indignation, couched in very moderate terms ; but why was the performance if Campanini were foolish enough to long for the position of manager.
of the Passion Music mentioned ? It is the only dark spot in the bright Mapleson, in pushing Ravelli, treats him rather badly, and tries to belittle
record of the society's history. Of Mr. Thomas' view about choral work we him, it is true, without success. Campanini himself feels that his voice will
not hold out many more years, and an impresa would be a welcome gift. On
may speak on another occasion.
the other hand, we do not think that he will be willing to invest any of his
FEANCTSCO.—Mr. Julian Francisco is a young tenor in the Strakosch- hard-earned money, and as Mr. Vanderbilt is too shrewd a businessman to
Hess English Opera Company. He is even called a promising young tenor. embark in any enterprise without special advantage to himself, we do not
Formerly he was a bad baritone. We hope he has improved in style since think that these two men ever will agree. Even if the partnership should
his higher flight; otherwise we are afraid that no matter what he promises, be entered into, we do not think they ever will agree. The principal thing
his managers will be unable to keep theirs.
will be the erection of the new opera-house. Let the company go ahead and
WHITNEY, JB.—Mr. Myron A. Whitney sent his son William to Europe, build the house, and then it will be time enough to look for a manager.
to give him the advantages of a thorough musical education. Will he do
DAMKOSCH-, JR.—Walter Damrosch, the juvenile son of Dr. Leopold
afterwards like his father ? He found out that oratorios may bring honor Damrosch. has become apprentice in his father's business. At present he is
and glory; but, if he cares to earn dollars and cents, comic opera is the thing sub-conductor for the May Festival, and practices with the extra chorus in
to go into. If Mr. Whitney, jr., has the talent of his father, he will make an New York and that in Newark. Of course the conception of the father will
honorable career, whether in sacred or secular music.
be intrusted to the son, who, very likely, is brought up with the idea of be-
coming his father's successor, after the latter wants to retire from public life.
ET TU BEUTE !—Mr. S. B. Mills always was our great friend, one of our Blessed the father who has a son capable of taking a business off his hand*
oldest friends; and now we see him follow the road of fashionable musical when the right moment comes, and of keeping the customers in the family.
entertainments and declare his intention of giving piano recitals. And he Physicians hand their trade over to their sons, lawyers do the same; why
was such a nice man! We suppose that it is very hard to swim against the should not musicians be entitled to prepare their sons for their future career?'
tide.
And Dr. Damrosch is is a smart man !
THE UNFOBTUNATE COMPOSER.—A young man brought to his teacher in
RARE THING.—A rare thing is a happy manager. But Mr. Frank H.
harmony and composition a new work of his own composition, an orchestral King A seems
be the happy man. His company is doing splendid business
score, representing an overture, which was entitled, "Hamlet." The on the road, to and
members of his company meet with great success.
teacher looked through the work, and then asked: " But why do you call it Money is coming the
in rapidly, and King knows how to keep down a salary
•Hamlet?'" The pupil blushingly remarked: "Oh! there is no special list. That is the right
way to make both ends meet.
reason for it; you see, I am a great admirer of Shakespeare, and I thought
MONTESINI.—Col. Mapleson, while apparently not taking heed of the-
that my overture should have the name of one of the great Briton's works.'
" Very well," said the teacher, " you can accomplish your wish, and at the MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW, followed our advice, and sent Mme.
same time have for your overture a more appropriate title. Call it ' Much Montesini back to Europe by an Innian steamer. We feel indebted to the
ado about Nothing;' " and the young man followed the advice of his teacher Colonel in Her Majesty's service for the practical acknowledgment of our
verdict's justice.
in strict obedience.
INDIVIDUALITIES.
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