Music Trade Review
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THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA IN LONDON.
M
With which is incorporated THE MUSIC TRADE JOURNAL.
OEG-A1T
of th.e M u s i c i a n s
AND THE MUSIC TRADES OF AMERICA.
PUBLISHED ON THE 5 t h & 2 0 t h OF EACH MONTH,
AT 853 BROADWAY, Corner 14th Street,
CHARLES AVERY WELLES,
Editor and. Proprietor.
AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF THE
MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
New York City.
THE AMERICAN NEWS COMPANY, AND BRANCHES.
BRENTANOS, 39 Union Square.
NEWS STAND UNION SQUARE HOTEL, 15th Street and 4th Avenue.
THE ARCADE NEWS KOOMS, 71 Broadway, (Elevated Rail Road Main Station).
Boston.
JOH.N F . PERRY & CO., 13 West Street.
NEWS STAND, Youngs'Hotel.
NEWS STAND, Parker House.
LOEING'S LIBRARY, Washington Street.
Chicago.
THE ROOT & SONS' MUSIC CO., 156 State Street.
S. BRAINARD'S SONS, 158 State Street.
THE CHICAGO MUSIC CO., 152 State Street.
Philadelphia.
W. H. BONER & CO.
J. DITSON & CO.
ADAME SEMBRICH has not only fully sustained, but materially
strengthened, the position taken at the commencement of the season,
and recorded in our last number. Her refined and truly artistic singing in
the part of the heroine in Meyerbeer's " D i n o r a h " was received by dis-
criminating—if not very warm—applause, especially in the " Shadow song;"
and although we might wish for a little more vitality in her action, the
purity of her voice and the certainty of her execution created a marked im-
pression upon the audience. The reappearance of Madame Albani in her
favorite part of Gilda, in Verdi's "Rigoletto," proves that she has in every
respect gained by the rest during the recess, a fact perhaps even more ap-
parent in her excellent assumption of Marguerite, in Gounod's "Faust," and
Elsa, in Wagner's " Lohengrin," the last-named characters, indeed, being
perfectly ideal representations of two of the most difficult parts on the lyric
stage. Madame Patti's appearance in the part of Semiramidehaa revived the
interest in an opera the admiration of which is fast fading away. Her voca-
lisation is even more perfect than formerly ; and both in her solos and the
well-known showy duets she was rapturously received. The indisposition
of Mdlle. de Reszke, who^was announced to play Valentine, in "Les Hugue-
nots," made us acquainted with a talented debutante, Madame Fursch-Madier,
who sustained the part with fair success. She has a really good soprano
voice, and sings in a truly legitimate style, but her upper notes are some-
what uncertain, and her acting is wanting in dramatic power. The debut of
M. Mierszwinsky in the arduous part of Arnold, in " Guillaume Tell,"
showed that his ambition was somewhat beyond his powers. He has cer-
tainly a fine voice, but he sang occasionally out of tune, his best effort, how-
ever, being in the "Corriam," which demanded the energy he undoubtedly
possesses, but which, in portions of the music where this was not required,
he could scarcely control. As Raoul, in " L e s Huguenots," he was much
better; and we may still hope that he will prove a welcome addition to the
company. Of M. Gresse, who made his first appearance as Marcel, in the
same opera, but little need be said. His music was tolerably well sung, but
he made little impression upon the audience, all of whom have been accus-
tomed to hear much better representatives of this important part. The
new tenor, Herr Labatt, disappointed us as Lohengrin in Wagner's opera,
because we had heaid much of his success in Germany. His voice is hard
and unsympathetic, and throughout the evening he failed to impress the
audience either by his singing or his acting. Madame Trebelli has given
much strength to all the works in which she has appeared, and Mdlle.
Valleria and Madame Scalchi have been cordially welcomed. Mention
must also be made of M. Dupont, whose conducting is remarkable for quiet
power, although in some of the tempi he appears to differ from his predeces-
sors. All the operas he has directed, however, have on the whole gone re-
markably well, and he will no doubt prove a valuable acquisition to the
establishment.—Musical Times, London.
Baltimore.
OTTO SUTRO.
GEO. WIL.LIG & CO.
PRESENTATION OF A MEDAL TO MAURICIO DENGREMONT.
New Orleans.
T
LOUIS GRUNEWALD.
Albany, N. Y.
C- E. WENDELL.
Troy. N. Y.
CLUETT & SONS.
Buffalo, N. Y.
DENTON & COTTIER, Main Street.
A. J. HAWKS, 31 East Seneca Street.
C. S. RILEY, 313 Main Street.
Syracuse* N- Y.
HUCKMAN & HEREIOK, 7 Larned Block.
Worcester, Mass.
S. R. LELAND & CO.
NEWS STAND, Post Office.
NEWS BTAND, R. R. Depot.
Cleveland, Ohio.
S. BRAINARD'S SONS.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
D. H. BALDWIN.
San Francisco.
MATTHIAS GRAY
London, Eng.
WILLIAM REEVES, 185 Fleet Street.
AMERICAN EXCHANGE IN EUROPE, HENRY F . G1LLIG, General Manager, 449
Strand, London, W. C.
Sydney, Australia.
NICHOLSON & ASCHERBERG.
Melbourne, Australia.
NICHOLSON & A8CHERBERGK
Toronto, Canada.
A. & S. NORDHEIMER.
Ask for t h e MUSICAL, CRITIC AND T R A D E R E V I E W a t a n y News
Stand or Music Store i n a n y City.
All communications should be addressed to the editor, CHARLES AVERT WELLES, 853
Sroadway, N. Y. City.
Checks and Post-Offlce Orders should be made payable to CHARLES A VERY WELLES, Pro-
prietor.
^afr'We are not responsible for the return of rejected manuscript.
Correspondence must always be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, not
necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith.
Trade reports, items and communications, relating to the music trade, are solicited from
all parts of the world.
HE Brazilian residents of New York city have honored their precocious
young countryman, Mauricio Dengremont, the violin player, by giving
him a gold medal. The presentation took place June 10th at Delmonico's,
in New York city, at a reception given by the Baron de Thomson, which
united very happilj a social with a musical entertainment. The movement
thus to honor the famous boy was started last January, the subscriptions be-
ing placed in the hands of Mr. Mendoca, the Brazilian Consul.
The medal is considered one of the most beautiful ever struck in this
country and is the work of Tiffany & Co., to whom the cost was $625. The
obverse bears a picture of the b.iy of Rio de Janeiro, and above it a condor
flying upward bearing on his back a youth, with Dengremont's features, who
holds in one hand a lyre and with the other points to the stars. Above all is
the legend sic itur ad astra. On the reverse is a wreath mingling sprigs of
the coffee and tobacco plants, encircling the words A Mauricio Dengremont.
Outside the wreath the dedication is completed: Os Brazileiros residentes nos
Eslados Unidos, MDCCCLXXXI. The loop through which the ribbon
passes is set with emeralds and diamonds. Nine duplicates in bronze were
struck off with the medal; one to be retained by Tiffany & Co., one is to be
deposited in each of the following institutions: The Metropolitan Museum,
the British Museum, the Paris Conservatoire, the Paris Cabinet des Medailles
and the Berlin Museum of Medals, one is to be given to the Emperor of
Brazil, one to Leonard, Dengremont's teacher, and one to Prince Saulme.
In the musical part of the entertainment last night Dengremont was assisted
by Miss Mary S. Huss, Hubert de Blanc, George Martin Huss and Adolphe
Fischer.
The medal was presented by Dr. M. de Parma Lobo, after Dengremont
had played the finale of the Mendelssohn "Concerto." He spoke a few
words in Portuguese and the boy bowed his thanks. Afterward there were
refreshments and a dance. Among those present were the Consul-General
of Russia, Senior Cabrera, Envoy Extraordinary of Bolivia, Dr. Miranda,
Secretary of the Brazilian Legation, General and Mrs. Horace Porter, Mrs.
Robert C. Cutting, J. C. Rodriguez, E. P. Wilson, jr., of Rio de Janeiro;
Mr. and Mrs. Moniz, of Rio de Janeiro; General Winslow, David Paton,
Mrs. Van Auken, Miss Van Auken, Miss Maria Generosa Estrella, Professor
Doremus, Carl Feininger, and the Baron d'Anethan, Charge d'Affaires of
Belgium.
MAX STRAKOSCH'S FAILURE.
HE insolvent schedules of Max Strakosch, the well known impresario,
in the matter of his assignment to Charles H. Neilson, were filed June
13 in the Court of Common Pleas. Mr. Strakosch states his liabilities at
$37,466.64; nominal assets at $14,000, and real assets at $5,200. Among Mr.
Strakosch's creditors may be mentioned the prima donna Marie Roze, to
NEW YOKK, JUNE 20, 1881.
whom he owes $1,816.85; Mile. Ostave Torriani $i,600, and Mile. Anna de
Belocca $1,529.28. Among other creditors are Stout & Thayer $11,012.10,
ADVERTISING BATES.
for moneys advanced; Charles Wehle $3,500, for legal services, and the
One. inch (Two columnt to ike page.)
.
P e r q u a r t e r , $30.00 assignee $1,500 for money advanced and for services. The assets consist of
the complete vocal and orchestral scores of seventy operas and sheet music
ADVERTISING CARDS,
A i n c h (Three columns to the page)
P e r q u a r t e r , $14.00 which he says is worth $4,003, but if sold would not bring over $1,200. In
addition to this he also has the complete wardrobes for the operas " Aiida,"
(Post-paid one year, invariably in advance
$3,00 "Carmen," " Lohengrin " and others, which he rates at $10,000, but which,
if sold, he thinks would not bring over $4,000.
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Music Trade Review -- © mbsi.org, arcade-museum.com -- digitized with support from
namm.org
June 20th, 1881.
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA IN LONDON.
M
With which is incorporated THE MUSIC TRADE JOURNAL.
OEG-A1T
of th.e M u s i c i a n s
AND THE MUSIC TRADES OF AMERICA.
PUBLISHED ON THE 5 t h & 2 0 t h OF EACH MONTH,
AT 853 BROADWAY, Corner 14th Street,
CHARLES AVERY WELLES,
Editor and. Proprietor.
AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF THE
MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
New York City.
THE AMERICAN NEWS COMPANY, AND BRANCHES.
BRENTANOS, 39 Union Square.
NEWS STAND UNION SQUARE HOTEL, 15th Street and 4th Avenue.
THE ARCADE NEWS KOOMS, 71 Broadway, (Elevated Rail Road Main Station).
Boston.
JOH.N F . PERRY & CO., 13 West Street.
NEWS STAND, Youngs'Hotel.
NEWS STAND, Parker House.
LOEING'S LIBRARY, Washington Street.
Chicago.
THE ROOT & SONS' MUSIC CO., 156 State Street.
S. BRAINARD'S SONS, 158 State Street.
THE CHICAGO MUSIC CO., 152 State Street.
Philadelphia.
W. H. BONER & CO.
J. DITSON & CO.
ADAME SEMBRICH has not only fully sustained, but materially
strengthened, the position taken at the commencement of the season,
and recorded in our last number. Her refined and truly artistic singing in
the part of the heroine in Meyerbeer's " D i n o r a h " was received by dis-
criminating—if not very warm—applause, especially in the " Shadow song;"
and although we might wish for a little more vitality in her action, the
purity of her voice and the certainty of her execution created a marked im-
pression upon the audience. The reappearance of Madame Albani in her
favorite part of Gilda, in Verdi's "Rigoletto," proves that she has in every
respect gained by the rest during the recess, a fact perhaps even more ap-
parent in her excellent assumption of Marguerite, in Gounod's "Faust," and
Elsa, in Wagner's " Lohengrin," the last-named characters, indeed, being
perfectly ideal representations of two of the most difficult parts on the lyric
stage. Madame Patti's appearance in the part of Semiramidehaa revived the
interest in an opera the admiration of which is fast fading away. Her voca-
lisation is even more perfect than formerly ; and both in her solos and the
well-known showy duets she was rapturously received. The indisposition
of Mdlle. de Reszke, who^was announced to play Valentine, in "Les Hugue-
nots," made us acquainted with a talented debutante, Madame Fursch-Madier,
who sustained the part with fair success. She has a really good soprano
voice, and sings in a truly legitimate style, but her upper notes are some-
what uncertain, and her acting is wanting in dramatic power. The debut of
M. Mierszwinsky in the arduous part of Arnold, in " Guillaume Tell,"
showed that his ambition was somewhat beyond his powers. He has cer-
tainly a fine voice, but he sang occasionally out of tune, his best effort, how-
ever, being in the "Corriam," which demanded the energy he undoubtedly
possesses, but which, in portions of the music where this was not required,
he could scarcely control. As Raoul, in " L e s Huguenots," he was much
better; and we may still hope that he will prove a welcome addition to the
company. Of M. Gresse, who made his first appearance as Marcel, in the
same opera, but little need be said. His music was tolerably well sung, but
he made little impression upon the audience, all of whom have been accus-
tomed to hear much better representatives of this important part. The
new tenor, Herr Labatt, disappointed us as Lohengrin in Wagner's opera,
because we had heaid much of his success in Germany. His voice is hard
and unsympathetic, and throughout the evening he failed to impress the
audience either by his singing or his acting. Madame Trebelli has given
much strength to all the works in which she has appeared, and Mdlle.
Valleria and Madame Scalchi have been cordially welcomed. Mention
must also be made of M. Dupont, whose conducting is remarkable for quiet
power, although in some of the tempi he appears to differ from his predeces-
sors. All the operas he has directed, however, have on the whole gone re-
markably well, and he will no doubt prove a valuable acquisition to the
establishment.—Musical Times, London.
Baltimore.
OTTO SUTRO.
GEO. WIL.LIG & CO.
PRESENTATION OF A MEDAL TO MAURICIO DENGREMONT.
New Orleans.
T
LOUIS GRUNEWALD.
Albany, N. Y.
C- E. WENDELL.
Troy. N. Y.
CLUETT & SONS.
Buffalo, N. Y.
DENTON & COTTIER, Main Street.
A. J. HAWKS, 31 East Seneca Street.
C. S. RILEY, 313 Main Street.
Syracuse* N- Y.
HUCKMAN & HEREIOK, 7 Larned Block.
Worcester, Mass.
S. R. LELAND & CO.
NEWS STAND, Post Office.
NEWS BTAND, R. R. Depot.
Cleveland, Ohio.
S. BRAINARD'S SONS.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
D. H. BALDWIN.
San Francisco.
MATTHIAS GRAY
London, Eng.
WILLIAM REEVES, 185 Fleet Street.
AMERICAN EXCHANGE IN EUROPE, HENRY F . G1LLIG, General Manager, 449
Strand, London, W. C.
Sydney, Australia.
NICHOLSON & ASCHERBERG.
Melbourne, Australia.
NICHOLSON & A8CHERBERGK
Toronto, Canada.
A. & S. NORDHEIMER.
Ask for t h e MUSICAL, CRITIC AND T R A D E R E V I E W a t a n y News
Stand or Music Store i n a n y City.
All communications should be addressed to the editor, CHARLES AVERT WELLES, 853
Sroadway, N. Y. City.
Checks and Post-Offlce Orders should be made payable to CHARLES A VERY WELLES, Pro-
prietor.
^afr'We are not responsible for the return of rejected manuscript.
Correspondence must always be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, not
necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith.
Trade reports, items and communications, relating to the music trade, are solicited from
all parts of the world.
HE Brazilian residents of New York city have honored their precocious
young countryman, Mauricio Dengremont, the violin player, by giving
him a gold medal. The presentation took place June 10th at Delmonico's,
in New York city, at a reception given by the Baron de Thomson, which
united very happilj a social with a musical entertainment. The movement
thus to honor the famous boy was started last January, the subscriptions be-
ing placed in the hands of Mr. Mendoca, the Brazilian Consul.
The medal is considered one of the most beautiful ever struck in this
country and is the work of Tiffany & Co., to whom the cost was $625. The
obverse bears a picture of the b.iy of Rio de Janeiro, and above it a condor
flying upward bearing on his back a youth, with Dengremont's features, who
holds in one hand a lyre and with the other points to the stars. Above all is
the legend sic itur ad astra. On the reverse is a wreath mingling sprigs of
the coffee and tobacco plants, encircling the words A Mauricio Dengremont.
Outside the wreath the dedication is completed: Os Brazileiros residentes nos
Eslados Unidos, MDCCCLXXXI. The loop through which the ribbon
passes is set with emeralds and diamonds. Nine duplicates in bronze were
struck off with the medal; one to be retained by Tiffany & Co., one is to be
deposited in each of the following institutions: The Metropolitan Museum,
the British Museum, the Paris Conservatoire, the Paris Cabinet des Medailles
and the Berlin Museum of Medals, one is to be given to the Emperor of
Brazil, one to Leonard, Dengremont's teacher, and one to Prince Saulme.
In the musical part of the entertainment last night Dengremont was assisted
by Miss Mary S. Huss, Hubert de Blanc, George Martin Huss and Adolphe
Fischer.
The medal was presented by Dr. M. de Parma Lobo, after Dengremont
had played the finale of the Mendelssohn "Concerto." He spoke a few
words in Portuguese and the boy bowed his thanks. Afterward there were
refreshments and a dance. Among those present were the Consul-General
of Russia, Senior Cabrera, Envoy Extraordinary of Bolivia, Dr. Miranda,
Secretary of the Brazilian Legation, General and Mrs. Horace Porter, Mrs.
Robert C. Cutting, J. C. Rodriguez, E. P. Wilson, jr., of Rio de Janeiro;
Mr. and Mrs. Moniz, of Rio de Janeiro; General Winslow, David Paton,
Mrs. Van Auken, Miss Van Auken, Miss Maria Generosa Estrella, Professor
Doremus, Carl Feininger, and the Baron d'Anethan, Charge d'Affaires of
Belgium.
MAX STRAKOSCH'S FAILURE.
HE insolvent schedules of Max Strakosch, the well known impresario,
in the matter of his assignment to Charles H. Neilson, were filed June
13 in the Court of Common Pleas. Mr. Strakosch states his liabilities at
$37,466.64; nominal assets at $14,000, and real assets at $5,200. Among Mr.
Strakosch's creditors may be mentioned the prima donna Marie Roze, to
NEW YOKK, JUNE 20, 1881.
whom he owes $1,816.85; Mile. Ostave Torriani $i,600, and Mile. Anna de
Belocca $1,529.28. Among other creditors are Stout & Thayer $11,012.10,
ADVERTISING BATES.
for moneys advanced; Charles Wehle $3,500, for legal services, and the
One. inch (Two columnt to ike page.)
.
P e r q u a r t e r , $30.00 assignee $1,500 for money advanced and for services. The assets consist of
the complete vocal and orchestral scores of seventy operas and sheet music
ADVERTISING CARDS,
A i n c h (Three columns to the page)
P e r q u a r t e r , $14.00 which he says is worth $4,003, but if sold would not bring over $1,200. In
addition to this he also has the complete wardrobes for the operas " Aiida,"
(Post-paid one year, invariably in advance
$3,00 "Carmen," " Lohengrin " and others, which he rates at $10,000, but which,
if sold, he thinks would not bring over $4,000.
SUBSCRIPTION: L ,
.
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