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Issue: 1881 Vol. 4 N. 2 - Page 5
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February 20th 1881.
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
"W. Whitney. As the time for the festival was near at hand, it was deemed
best by the committee to form an association so that if the festival is a suc-
cess one can be given next year, and as often thereafter as advisable. Arti-
cles have been prepared incorporating the ' ' Music Festival Association for
the production, cultivation and advancement of instrumental and vocal
music," the members of the committee being the incorporators.
The large building in East Fourth street, which has been so long identi-
fied with the affairs of the Liederkranz Society, is announced for sale; and
the association will move up-town as early as its Board of Managers can m
William Steinway, President of the association observed, take place within
the next two years, as it will require no less period than that to fix upon an
eligible situation and erect a suitable edifice. The Liederkranz has now 800
members and an idle capital of $100,000, which it is proposed to invest in a
permanent structure.
George F. Bristow's opera, ''Rip Van Winkle," with a new libretto by
J. W. Shannon, will, in all probability, be produced by the Boston Ideal
Opera Company next season. The mauuscript is already in the hands of the
managers.
The Apollo Club, of Brooklyn, gave a concert on the evening of Tues-
day, February 8, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The soloists of the
occasion were Maurice Dengremont, the young violinist, and Miss Emily
Winant.
The Litta concert troupe received precisely $53 from the recent concert
in Buffalo.
Miss Marie Bencheley gave a musical entertainment on Monday evening,
February 14, in the Brooklyn Art Association Rooms, and was assisted by a
number of local artists.
Mr. Frederic Clay, the composer, arrived from England in the White
Star steamer Germanic, on Sunday last.
27
Paloschi's " Almanacco Musicale " for the current year informs us that
since the invention of this kind of work in 1600, the number of operas pro-
duced has been 40,000, of which 11,000 were Italian.
Giacosa, the composer, has been promoted to the rank of Commander
of the Order of the Italian Crown.
Sarria, composer of " La Campana dell* Eremitaggio," has been created
Knight of the Crown of Italy.
The performance at the Grand Opera, Paris, organized for the benefit
of the Association of Dramatic Artists by M. Halanzier (M. Vaucorbeil's pre-
cursor as director), was a brilliant success, realizing no less than 33,000
francs for the Fund. The prominent feature of a highly varied and in every
way attractive programme was the ^appearance once more in public, for this
special occasion, of Mdme. Marietta Alboni, one of the greatest and most
accomplished artists that ever graced the lyric boards.
A pretty scene was witnessed at Edinburgh on Saturday, Jan. 8th. It
appears Mr. Riviere had been conducting promenade concerts in the
Waverley Market there during the week, but that the affair had been a fail-
ure. " Miserable audiences " had, it is stated, been the rule during the
werk, but on Saturday night, when the admission was reduced from a shil-
ling to sixpence, and "The British Army Quadrilles " were announced, an
audience of ten or twelve thousand people had assembled. Half the pro-
gramme had been gone through, when, just before the quadrilles began,
Mr. Riviere addressed the orchestra, and afterwards informed the audience
that he had paid sixty people out of his own pocket, that £75 was owing to
him, and that he woiild not play the quadrilles until that sum was paid.
There was, of course, considerable disturbance, groans were given for the
management, and one report states that some cushions were torn up and
furniture destroyed.
M. Maurel is to create the chief baritone role in Signor Anteri's opera,
" La Stella," at Florence.
Madame Sembrich seems to have gained great success at St. Petersburg.
ABROAD.
Dr. Von Biilow will go to Pesth this month to direct a concert, the pro-
The Emperor of Brazil has conferred the Imperial Order of the Rose on gramme
of which will be entirely composed of the works of Liszt.
Giulio Ricordi.
A
new
oratorio " Alarick," by Herr Georg Vierling, has just been pub-
Miss Minnie Hauk has been playing Carmen with great success at the lished by Schott,
of Mayence.
Royal Opera, where she was engaged at the express desire of the Empress of
The deaths are announced—at Paris, aged 46, of Emile Mathieu de
Germany.
Mme. Albani has accepted an engagement for a series of performances at Monter, the well-known musical critic ; at Naples, of Anina Boschetti, the
celebrated dancer, and of Domenico Bolognese, opera librettist.
the Brussels Theatre de la Monnaie.
The " Concordia " choral society has resumed its concerts at Paris.
Zare Thalberg will shortly take part in some concerts at Naples.
The fourth performance of Berlioz' "Damnation of Faust," under Mr.
Carlos Gomez (composer of " I I Guarany") has returned from Brazil to
Charles Halle, at St. James' Hall, London, was announced for Jan. 29.
Milan.
Jauner, formerly manager of the Imperial Opera House, Vienna, has
Cossoul, some time conductor, then manager, at the San Carlo, Lisbon,
purchased the Theater an der Wien for 500,000 florins.
died recently in that city.
It is now reported that Mr. Gye will produce Rubinstein's opera,
Miss Annie Montague and Mr. Charles Turner were introduced to the
public in Melbourne, Australia, in Genee's "Royal Middy." Australian " The Demon," during the ensuing season at the Royal Italian Opera,
London.
papers call Miss Montague a soprano of the opera bouffe style.
The theatres at Brescia, Placencia, Modena, Parma, Como, Reggio,
The following are the bells of the now completed Cologne cathedral:
" Emperor," sounding C (1875) ; " Pretiosa," sounding G (1448) ; " Spegiosa," Verona, Arezzo, and Pavia, have closed this season after remaining open
sounding A (1449); "Three Kings," sounding B (1880), and "Ursula," only one night.
sounding F (1862.) It is said that it takes twenty-seven men to ring
Leo Delibes was expected in Vienna, about the middle of January, to
" Emperor."
superintend the rehearsals of his "Jean de Nivelle," at the Imperial Opera
Messrs. Sanzay, Saint-Saens and others have started a subscription to House.
erect a monument to Henri Reber at Paris.
THE NORTH AMERICAN SAENGERBUND.
During May and June a series of nine grand concerts, conducted by
Herr Hans Richter, will be given—all these being at St. James's Hall, n p H E Twenty-second Festival of the North American Stingerbund will
London.
JL take place in Chicago in June next. Thus far the following singing
The following are to be the forthcoming Italian operatic novelties :— societies have promised to participate in the Festival:
Chicago.—Germania M. Chorus, 44 members; Orpheus, 44; Teutonia,
" Abelardo ed Eloisa," by Signor Dominicetti, and "Dora," by Signor
Nicolo Guerrera, to be produced at the Teatro dal Varme of Milan ; '' Melu- 24; Allemannia, 16; Liederkranz Eintracht, 16; Sennefelder Liederkranz, 24;
sina," by Grammann, at the Teatro Regio of Turin ; " Hermosa," by Signor Frohsinn, 32; Schiller Liedertafel, 20; Freier Siingerbund, 16; North Chi-
Guglielmo Branco, at the Teatro Bellini of Naples ; " Giordano Bruno," by cago M. Chorus, 16; SchweizerM. Chorus, 20; Harmonie, 16; Concordia, 16.
Si. Louis.—Socialer Stinger Chorus, 40 members; Freier M. Chorus, 40;
Signor Bartolucci, at Pistola ; " Ines," by Signor Pannani, "Ercole III.,"
bv Signor Buonamo, and "^Arabella," by De Nardis at the Teatro Nuovo of Orpheus Siingerbund, 32; North St. Louis Bundes Chorus, 24; Rock Spring
Naples; and "Matilda d'Amalfi," by Signor Guardioni, at the Teatro Sangerbund, 16; Apollo Gesangverein, 20; Miinnerchoir der Herrmanns
Soehne, 16.
Capranica of Rome.
Cincinnati.—Orpheus Mixed Chorus, 80; A. P. A. M. Chorus, 24; Con-
Godard's first symphony attained but a succes iVestime at the Paris cordia M. Chorus, 20; Oddfellow Stinger Chorus, 24; Germania M. Chorus,
Colonne concert.
36; Schweizer M. Chorus, 28; Druiden Stinger Chorus, 16; Harugari M.
Boito's " Mefistofele," has been successfully produced at Warsaw, with Chorus, 16.
Cleveland.—Cleveland Gesangverein, 24; Harmonia, 20; Orpheus, 32;
Madame Singer as Margherita, and Signor Castelmary, in the title role.
Frohsinn, 20.
Herr Raff's latest symphony, "Autumn," has been produced at Wies-
Buffalo.—Buffalo Liedertafel, 24; Deutscher Siingerbund, 32.
baden with moderate success,
Columbus, Ohio.—Liederkranz, 20; Columbus M. Chorus, 20.
Louisville, Ky.—Liederkranz, 64; Socialer M. Chorus, 24.
Miss Mary Krebs has arrived in England, and played at the Monday
Milwaukee.—Musilc Verein, mixed chorus, 64 members.
Popular Concerts, London.
The male chorus will be at least 1,200, the mixed chorus 1,000, voices
Signor Traventi, a well-known singing teacher in London, died on strong. The orchestra will consist of 150 musicians. The following cho-
December 30.
ruses will be produced: The "Magic Fountain," F. Abt; chorus with bari-
Bottesini, the great master of the double bass, is composing an opera tone solo, solo quai'tette, or small chorus and orchestra. Solomon's " Dedi-
cation of the Temple," a religious scene and cantata, by E. Titl. Salamis,
" La Cadutu di tin Augelo."
"Hymn of Victory of the Greeks after the Battle near Salamis;" double
The tenor, Duchesne, has left the San Carlo, Naples, his successor chorus with orchestra, by Max Bruch. "Prayer before Battle;" by Moeh-
being one Rosetti.
ring, for chorus and orchestra. " Mutterseelen Allein;" chorus, with accom-
An Italian operatic company for Constantinople is being formed in paniment, by Braun. " Drusus' Death," a dramatic scene; for soprano,
tenor, bass solo, triple male choruses and orchestra, by A. Reissman.
Milan.
The above are for male chorus; the following are for mixed chorus:
The monthly periodical, Der Organist, edited by O. Wangemann, of
" Odysseus," by Max Bruch; for solo, chorus and orchestra. The first act of
Demmin, has ceased to appear after the first twelve numbers.
"Lohengrin," by R. Wagner. "Hymn of Joy," last movement of Beetho-
Madrid, besides a new theatre (Teatro de Madrid), has also given to the ven's "Ninth Symphony." Of the soloists may be mentioned, Annie Louise
world an art periodical, entitled La Corresjjoudencia Musicale.
Cary, Mr. Candidus, Mr. Remmertz, and probably Mme. Etelka Gerster.
The receipts on the first night of " H Figlioul Prodigo " at the Scala, Mr. Hans Balatka will be the conductor.
Milan, were 9,600 francs.
The " Hattan Club " is the name of a new Glee Club formed in this city
Anton Rubinstein's " Feramors" has been performed in Mannheim,
by Messrs. Summers, Van Horn, Troiny and Church.
under his own direction.
February 20th 1881.
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
"W. Whitney. As the time for the festival was near at hand, it was deemed
best by the committee to form an association so that if the festival is a suc-
cess one can be given next year, and as often thereafter as advisable. Arti-
cles have been prepared incorporating the ' ' Music Festival Association for
the production, cultivation and advancement of instrumental and vocal
music," the members of the committee being the incorporators.
The large building in East Fourth street, which has been so long identi-
fied with the affairs of the Liederkranz Society, is announced for sale; and
the association will move up-town as early as its Board of Managers can m
William Steinway, President of the association observed, take place within
the next two years, as it will require no less period than that to fix upon an
eligible situation and erect a suitable edifice. The Liederkranz has now 800
members and an idle capital of $100,000, which it is proposed to invest in a
permanent structure.
George F. Bristow's opera, ''Rip Van Winkle," with a new libretto by
J. W. Shannon, will, in all probability, be produced by the Boston Ideal
Opera Company next season. The mauuscript is already in the hands of the
managers.
The Apollo Club, of Brooklyn, gave a concert on the evening of Tues-
day, February 8, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The soloists of the
occasion were Maurice Dengremont, the young violinist, and Miss Emily
Winant.
The Litta concert troupe received precisely $53 from the recent concert
in Buffalo.
Miss Marie Bencheley gave a musical entertainment on Monday evening,
February 14, in the Brooklyn Art Association Rooms, and was assisted by a
number of local artists.
Mr. Frederic Clay, the composer, arrived from England in the White
Star steamer Germanic, on Sunday last.
27
Paloschi's " Almanacco Musicale " for the current year informs us that
since the invention of this kind of work in 1600, the number of operas pro-
duced has been 40,000, of which 11,000 were Italian.
Giacosa, the composer, has been promoted to the rank of Commander
of the Order of the Italian Crown.
Sarria, composer of " La Campana dell* Eremitaggio," has been created
Knight of the Crown of Italy.
The performance at the Grand Opera, Paris, organized for the benefit
of the Association of Dramatic Artists by M. Halanzier (M. Vaucorbeil's pre-
cursor as director), was a brilliant success, realizing no less than 33,000
francs for the Fund. The prominent feature of a highly varied and in every
way attractive programme was the ^appearance once more in public, for this
special occasion, of Mdme. Marietta Alboni, one of the greatest and most
accomplished artists that ever graced the lyric boards.
A pretty scene was witnessed at Edinburgh on Saturday, Jan. 8th. It
appears Mr. Riviere had been conducting promenade concerts in the
Waverley Market there during the week, but that the affair had been a fail-
ure. " Miserable audiences " had, it is stated, been the rule during the
werk, but on Saturday night, when the admission was reduced from a shil-
ling to sixpence, and "The British Army Quadrilles " were announced, an
audience of ten or twelve thousand people had assembled. Half the pro-
gramme had been gone through, when, just before the quadrilles began,
Mr. Riviere addressed the orchestra, and afterwards informed the audience
that he had paid sixty people out of his own pocket, that £75 was owing to
him, and that he woiild not play the quadrilles until that sum was paid.
There was, of course, considerable disturbance, groans were given for the
management, and one report states that some cushions were torn up and
furniture destroyed.
M. Maurel is to create the chief baritone role in Signor Anteri's opera,
" La Stella," at Florence.
Madame Sembrich seems to have gained great success at St. Petersburg.
ABROAD.
Dr. Von Biilow will go to Pesth this month to direct a concert, the pro-
The Emperor of Brazil has conferred the Imperial Order of the Rose on gramme
of which will be entirely composed of the works of Liszt.
Giulio Ricordi.
A
new
oratorio " Alarick," by Herr Georg Vierling, has just been pub-
Miss Minnie Hauk has been playing Carmen with great success at the lished by Schott,
of Mayence.
Royal Opera, where she was engaged at the express desire of the Empress of
The deaths are announced—at Paris, aged 46, of Emile Mathieu de
Germany.
Mme. Albani has accepted an engagement for a series of performances at Monter, the well-known musical critic ; at Naples, of Anina Boschetti, the
celebrated dancer, and of Domenico Bolognese, opera librettist.
the Brussels Theatre de la Monnaie.
The " Concordia " choral society has resumed its concerts at Paris.
Zare Thalberg will shortly take part in some concerts at Naples.
The fourth performance of Berlioz' "Damnation of Faust," under Mr.
Carlos Gomez (composer of " I I Guarany") has returned from Brazil to
Charles Halle, at St. James' Hall, London, was announced for Jan. 29.
Milan.
Jauner, formerly manager of the Imperial Opera House, Vienna, has
Cossoul, some time conductor, then manager, at the San Carlo, Lisbon,
purchased the Theater an der Wien for 500,000 florins.
died recently in that city.
It is now reported that Mr. Gye will produce Rubinstein's opera,
Miss Annie Montague and Mr. Charles Turner were introduced to the
public in Melbourne, Australia, in Genee's "Royal Middy." Australian " The Demon," during the ensuing season at the Royal Italian Opera,
London.
papers call Miss Montague a soprano of the opera bouffe style.
The theatres at Brescia, Placencia, Modena, Parma, Como, Reggio,
The following are the bells of the now completed Cologne cathedral:
" Emperor," sounding C (1875) ; " Pretiosa," sounding G (1448) ; " Spegiosa," Verona, Arezzo, and Pavia, have closed this season after remaining open
sounding A (1449); "Three Kings," sounding B (1880), and "Ursula," only one night.
sounding F (1862.) It is said that it takes twenty-seven men to ring
Leo Delibes was expected in Vienna, about the middle of January, to
" Emperor."
superintend the rehearsals of his "Jean de Nivelle," at the Imperial Opera
Messrs. Sanzay, Saint-Saens and others have started a subscription to House.
erect a monument to Henri Reber at Paris.
THE NORTH AMERICAN SAENGERBUND.
During May and June a series of nine grand concerts, conducted by
Herr Hans Richter, will be given—all these being at St. James's Hall, n p H E Twenty-second Festival of the North American Stingerbund will
London.
JL take place in Chicago in June next. Thus far the following singing
The following are to be the forthcoming Italian operatic novelties :— societies have promised to participate in the Festival:
Chicago.—Germania M. Chorus, 44 members; Orpheus, 44; Teutonia,
" Abelardo ed Eloisa," by Signor Dominicetti, and "Dora," by Signor
Nicolo Guerrera, to be produced at the Teatro dal Varme of Milan ; '' Melu- 24; Allemannia, 16; Liederkranz Eintracht, 16; Sennefelder Liederkranz, 24;
sina," by Grammann, at the Teatro Regio of Turin ; " Hermosa," by Signor Frohsinn, 32; Schiller Liedertafel, 20; Freier Siingerbund, 16; North Chi-
Guglielmo Branco, at the Teatro Bellini of Naples ; " Giordano Bruno," by cago M. Chorus, 16; SchweizerM. Chorus, 20; Harmonie, 16; Concordia, 16.
Si. Louis.—Socialer Stinger Chorus, 40 members; Freier M. Chorus, 40;
Signor Bartolucci, at Pistola ; " Ines," by Signor Pannani, "Ercole III.,"
bv Signor Buonamo, and "^Arabella," by De Nardis at the Teatro Nuovo of Orpheus Siingerbund, 32; North St. Louis Bundes Chorus, 24; Rock Spring
Naples; and "Matilda d'Amalfi," by Signor Guardioni, at the Teatro Sangerbund, 16; Apollo Gesangverein, 20; Miinnerchoir der Herrmanns
Soehne, 16.
Capranica of Rome.
Cincinnati.—Orpheus Mixed Chorus, 80; A. P. A. M. Chorus, 24; Con-
Godard's first symphony attained but a succes iVestime at the Paris cordia M. Chorus, 20; Oddfellow Stinger Chorus, 24; Germania M. Chorus,
Colonne concert.
36; Schweizer M. Chorus, 28; Druiden Stinger Chorus, 16; Harugari M.
Boito's " Mefistofele," has been successfully produced at Warsaw, with Chorus, 16.
Cleveland.—Cleveland Gesangverein, 24; Harmonia, 20; Orpheus, 32;
Madame Singer as Margherita, and Signor Castelmary, in the title role.
Frohsinn, 20.
Herr Raff's latest symphony, "Autumn," has been produced at Wies-
Buffalo.—Buffalo Liedertafel, 24; Deutscher Siingerbund, 32.
baden with moderate success,
Columbus, Ohio.—Liederkranz, 20; Columbus M. Chorus, 20.
Louisville, Ky.—Liederkranz, 64; Socialer M. Chorus, 24.
Miss Mary Krebs has arrived in England, and played at the Monday
Milwaukee.—Musilc Verein, mixed chorus, 64 members.
Popular Concerts, London.
The male chorus will be at least 1,200, the mixed chorus 1,000, voices
Signor Traventi, a well-known singing teacher in London, died on strong. The orchestra will consist of 150 musicians. The following cho-
December 30.
ruses will be produced: The "Magic Fountain," F. Abt; chorus with bari-
Bottesini, the great master of the double bass, is composing an opera tone solo, solo quai'tette, or small chorus and orchestra. Solomon's " Dedi-
cation of the Temple," a religious scene and cantata, by E. Titl. Salamis,
" La Cadutu di tin Augelo."
"Hymn of Victory of the Greeks after the Battle near Salamis;" double
The tenor, Duchesne, has left the San Carlo, Naples, his successor chorus with orchestra, by Max Bruch. "Prayer before Battle;" by Moeh-
being one Rosetti.
ring, for chorus and orchestra. " Mutterseelen Allein;" chorus, with accom-
An Italian operatic company for Constantinople is being formed in paniment, by Braun. " Drusus' Death," a dramatic scene; for soprano,
tenor, bass solo, triple male choruses and orchestra, by A. Reissman.
Milan.
The above are for male chorus; the following are for mixed chorus:
The monthly periodical, Der Organist, edited by O. Wangemann, of
" Odysseus," by Max Bruch; for solo, chorus and orchestra. The first act of
Demmin, has ceased to appear after the first twelve numbers.
"Lohengrin," by R. Wagner. "Hymn of Joy," last movement of Beetho-
Madrid, besides a new theatre (Teatro de Madrid), has also given to the ven's "Ninth Symphony." Of the soloists may be mentioned, Annie Louise
world an art periodical, entitled La Corresjjoudencia Musicale.
Cary, Mr. Candidus, Mr. Remmertz, and probably Mme. Etelka Gerster.
The receipts on the first night of " H Figlioul Prodigo " at the Scala, Mr. Hans Balatka will be the conductor.
Milan, were 9,600 francs.
The " Hattan Club " is the name of a new Glee Club formed in this city
Anton Rubinstein's " Feramors" has been performed in Mannheim,
by Messrs. Summers, Van Horn, Troiny and Church.
under his own direction.
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