Music Trade Review
Issue: 1881 Vol. 5 N. 10 - Page 3
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VOL. V.
NEW YOEK, DECEMBER 20TH, 1881, TO JANUARY 5TH, 1882.
No. 10.
Saalfield Concert, at Steinway Hall, December 10
—by paying twenty-five cents extra.
HONI SOIT QCI MAL Y. PENSE.—Selina Dolaro used
to earn an encore nightly in " The Snake Charmer"
AND TRADE REVIEW, in reference to an article in
by singing a piquant ballad, entitled " Bon Jour,"
our last issue entitled "Why Valleria Stays
in the role of the female French opera singer. The
Abroad."
suggestiveness of the song pleased the Gallic
The Colonel was seated in his private office in
element of the audience,
as it did when she sang it
the Academy of Music, inhaling the fragrance of
in another operette T years ago in Liverpool. Re-
a Marechal Neil rose pinned to the lappel of his
cently, Dolaro has shelved "Bon Jour" and sub-
coat. As he had expressed a desire to make a
stituted a well-known Spanish song of a still
statement to THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE RE-
racier flavor; but it is a question whether she
VIEW, a representative called upon the gallant
would be permitted to sing it in a respectable
Colonel and found him engrossed in the interest-
theatre in Madrid.
ing pages of this journal.
LOVE'S LABOR LOST.—A number not down on
"And the other side of the Valleria story," con-
the programme was given at the Symphony Con-
tinued the latter, " is told in this letter that I have
cert in Steinway Hall, Dec. 3, which somewhat
received from my lawyers, Messrs. Gole, of Lime
disconcerted Dr. Damrosch. An imprisoned cat
street, London. The statements of Valleria's hus-
behind the stage made himself heard, with thrill-
band are absurd. Let me read you, first, an extract
ing effect, during the performance of the Schubert
from my letter: ' The motion to restrain Val-
Quintette. A very audible and universal smile
leria from further singing in Sim Reeves' concert
crept through the auditorium as Tommie's voice
tour and with Carl Rosa, in violation of her contract
rose and fell in linked sweetness very long drawn
with Mapleson, was heard on November 25, by
out. There was some delay between the third and
Judge Chitty, and lasted some hours. The motion
fourth movements of the quintette while some-
was well argued, and the medical certificates were
treated in the way they deserved, namely, by
body hunted up the soloist and summarily ended
ridicule, as they were based on a visit to the lady
his original interpretation of Schubert.
in April last on her arrival, after crossing the
WELL EQUIPPED FOR A DEBUT.—Miss Marie
Atlantic, when she was naturally suffering from
Glover, a prepossessing young lady who recently
seasickness. This was pointed out by the Court,
returned to this city from Europe, is open to
which was dissatisfied altogether with the medical
engagements in operas, oratorios, or concerts.
testimony furnished by Valleria, and expressed it-
Miss Glover has been studying music in Paris
self in Mapleson's favor on all points except the
since 1879, under Mme. Pauline Viardot-Darcia,
question of the notice of renewing the engage-
and dramatic action under Mme. Michalet. She
ment. The Court held the opinion that notice
comes of a musical family. Her grandfather has
should have been given at the end of the prior
been organist and director at the Dublin Cathedral
season in America, but Justice Chitty would not
decide that matter, but made an order reserving
for forty years. Her aunt is a successful harpist
the question of the costs of this hearing for the
at the London Lyceum. Miss Glover's repertoire
hearing of the action when the question of dam-
includes " Carmen," " Mignon," "Fra Diavolo,"
ages will be decided. The Court further urged
"Don Giovanni," "Figaro," "Les Huguenots,"
on the defendant to show that she is now in a dif-
the " Messiah," and many French, Italian, and
ferent state of health from that in which she was
English songs. Her voice is a mezzo-soprano.
when she signed for the engagement with Ma-
Miss Glover was offered a flattering engagement at
pleson.'"
the London Lyceum, but she preferred to make her
dibvi in America.
" So far, you see," added the Colonel, "the suit
is in my favor, but the question of damages re-
Miss KELLOGG'S RETURN.—Clara Louise Kel-
mains to be settled. Now Valleria had four
logg is fulfilling an engagement in Kansas City,
months' notice from me, and all singers are satis-
but will return to New York early in February to
fied with two months. After my treatment of Val-
become Mrs. T. B. Whitney, of Philadelphia.
leria, it's unkind to have it said that I did not pay Miss LILLIAN RUSSELL, whose pretty face heads Then, as exclusively announced in THE MU3ICAL
her in full for her last season. Why, I made her this column, has made a hit in " The Snake Charm- CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW, she will retire perma-
a present of 3500, over and above her salary, er." This operette has been running to crowded nently from the stage.
which, of course, I paid in full. One day Valleria houses at the Bijou Opera House, and Miss Russell \
came to me and said I ought to pay her hotel bill. has attracted much attention in the title role. She j WHAT'S IN A NAME ?—The name of Nicolini has
In a weak moment I consented, and gave her fifty has received flattering offers to play The Snake \ achieved considerable success in the annals of
i
dollars a week besides. It's too bad this suit had Charmer on a European tour, but she prefers to music,
but not through the talents of the so-called
to be brought, for it will cost her about $2,000, at travel with the company next month through the tenor who ia now in this country with Patti.
least. You know, according to English law, if I principal cities of the Union. Miss Russell has a Once upon a time, a celebrated tenor known as
get a shilling damages she will have to pay her pleasing voice and stage presence, and undoubtedly Nicolini flourished in Italy. He was born in
OWB costs, and mine, too. So nyich for the Val- will continue to enjoy the success she has already Naples in 1673 and became renowned on account
leria engagement. Now what does the rest of that scored at the Bijou. This week she plays the of his superior qualities both as a Binger and actor.
interview mean—about Marie Louise Swift run- Countess in " Olivette."
The Nicolini at present in this country with Ade-
ning my opera company ? Do you think that's
lina Patti is the son of a hotel-keeper at Dinard,
funny? I don't see anything funny about it. It's CLAPPY YOUR HAND.—A young man passing the Brittany, in France, and was born at Tours, Feb.
perfectly absurd, my boy. And then to say that Academy of Music, on Monday evening, December 23, 1834. He overstepped the bounds of youth
when Valleria was here she wouldn't be introduced 12, was approached by an Italian, who said, "Do some years ago, and although he never possessed
to Swift. Why should they be introduced? Artists you want to go to opera?" " Yes, I do not mind," much of a voice, he now claims extraordinary vocal
are never introduced to each other, any way. They was the answer. "Here is ticket; you clappy hand abilities. His original name was Ernest Nicolas
sing together on the stage, and that's all there is for Campanini; clappy hand," and with this remark which he only changed in 1859 after a tour in Italy
about it. And then, that Gerster said she would he rushed him into the auditorium.
where Nicolini sang. He never scored a genuine
never sing again under my management. That is
musical triumph in his whole life, although he
all nonsense. Why, she will be only too glad to Music FROM WINE GLASSES.—A. W. Sawyer, at tried
nearly every country in Europe. The only
sing next year. Now, how could Gerster say that Bunnell's Museum, is probably getting more success
he ever attained was under Mapleson's
if I made money she would get her salary—other- music out of an unique collection of tumblers and management
in London, in 1871, as Faust and
wise, she would not? Charles, what kind of a re- wine glasses than any other man before him in th«
ceipt did Gerster sign at the end of her season?" same specialty. Sawyer says he plays with the Maoul, and that was only a "succea d'estime."
Haydn Society of Baltimore, and has feveral We might as well credit the Colonel with a large
"In full of all demands," answered Charles operas and one or two oratorios in his repertoire. share of it. He then appeared at Covent Garden,
*)romptly, after looking in his books.
He has also patented a xylophone, from which London, as Radames and Lohengrin in 1872, but
"And I gave her five or six hundred dollars ex- he claims to get a hundredfold more power than made no impression. Only since his name has
tra," added the Colonel.
ean be obtained from the zylophones in general been coupled with that of" Adelina Patti has he
"That was for singing extra nights," said use.
come into general notice.
Charles.
"Oh, no, it wasn't," returned the Colonel. "It NOVEL ADVERTISEMENT.—Saalfield has been at- WANTED A "BRACER."—A graduate of the Cin-
was a present, as she had shown a willingness to tracting patronage to his Christmas Bazaar by giv- cinnati College of Music went into a drug store
accommodate me by singing on several occasions. ing to each purchaser of a dollar's worth of holi- the other day and asked for a sol-fa tonic. He had
An artist has to sing whenever she is told; but this day presents a ticket to hear Minnie Hauk at the been out the night before.
MAPLESON AND VALLERIA.
' * A STORY is good, my boy, until yon hear
XJL the other side," said Col. J. H. Mapleson
the other day to a reporter of THE MUSICAL CRITIC
money was a present. The last time Gerster sang
last season the receipts got way down to $1,831
[referring to a note book] ; but that was not her
fault. It was the fault of the operas—'Somnam-
bula' and the rest—which had been worn out.
She sang once in 'Faust' to a splendid house—
—$5,013; but I couldn't repeat the opera.
Now, my boy, you shouldn't indulge in personali-
ties. You can make the paper just as interesting
j without them. I know who the piano manufac-
turer is very well, and relatives of the Swift family
will call on him to-day. If he doesn't apologize,
I shouldn't be surprised if one of them gave him
a horsewhipping."
TALK OF THE DAY
VOL. V.
NEW YOEK, DECEMBER 20TH, 1881, TO JANUARY 5TH, 1882.
No. 10.
Saalfield Concert, at Steinway Hall, December 10
—by paying twenty-five cents extra.
HONI SOIT QCI MAL Y. PENSE.—Selina Dolaro used
to earn an encore nightly in " The Snake Charmer"
AND TRADE REVIEW, in reference to an article in
by singing a piquant ballad, entitled " Bon Jour,"
our last issue entitled "Why Valleria Stays
in the role of the female French opera singer. The
Abroad."
suggestiveness of the song pleased the Gallic
The Colonel was seated in his private office in
element of the audience,
as it did when she sang it
the Academy of Music, inhaling the fragrance of
in another operette T years ago in Liverpool. Re-
a Marechal Neil rose pinned to the lappel of his
cently, Dolaro has shelved "Bon Jour" and sub-
coat. As he had expressed a desire to make a
stituted a well-known Spanish song of a still
statement to THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE RE-
racier flavor; but it is a question whether she
VIEW, a representative called upon the gallant
would be permitted to sing it in a respectable
Colonel and found him engrossed in the interest-
theatre in Madrid.
ing pages of this journal.
LOVE'S LABOR LOST.—A number not down on
"And the other side of the Valleria story," con-
the programme was given at the Symphony Con-
tinued the latter, " is told in this letter that I have
cert in Steinway Hall, Dec. 3, which somewhat
received from my lawyers, Messrs. Gole, of Lime
disconcerted Dr. Damrosch. An imprisoned cat
street, London. The statements of Valleria's hus-
behind the stage made himself heard, with thrill-
band are absurd. Let me read you, first, an extract
ing effect, during the performance of the Schubert
from my letter: ' The motion to restrain Val-
Quintette. A very audible and universal smile
leria from further singing in Sim Reeves' concert
crept through the auditorium as Tommie's voice
tour and with Carl Rosa, in violation of her contract
rose and fell in linked sweetness very long drawn
with Mapleson, was heard on November 25, by
out. There was some delay between the third and
Judge Chitty, and lasted some hours. The motion
fourth movements of the quintette while some-
was well argued, and the medical certificates were
treated in the way they deserved, namely, by
body hunted up the soloist and summarily ended
ridicule, as they were based on a visit to the lady
his original interpretation of Schubert.
in April last on her arrival, after crossing the
WELL EQUIPPED FOR A DEBUT.—Miss Marie
Atlantic, when she was naturally suffering from
Glover, a prepossessing young lady who recently
seasickness. This was pointed out by the Court,
returned to this city from Europe, is open to
which was dissatisfied altogether with the medical
engagements in operas, oratorios, or concerts.
testimony furnished by Valleria, and expressed it-
Miss Glover has been studying music in Paris
self in Mapleson's favor on all points except the
since 1879, under Mme. Pauline Viardot-Darcia,
question of the notice of renewing the engage-
and dramatic action under Mme. Michalet. She
ment. The Court held the opinion that notice
comes of a musical family. Her grandfather has
should have been given at the end of the prior
been organist and director at the Dublin Cathedral
season in America, but Justice Chitty would not
decide that matter, but made an order reserving
for forty years. Her aunt is a successful harpist
the question of the costs of this hearing for the
at the London Lyceum. Miss Glover's repertoire
hearing of the action when the question of dam-
includes " Carmen," " Mignon," "Fra Diavolo,"
ages will be decided. The Court further urged
"Don Giovanni," "Figaro," "Les Huguenots,"
on the defendant to show that she is now in a dif-
the " Messiah," and many French, Italian, and
ferent state of health from that in which she was
English songs. Her voice is a mezzo-soprano.
when she signed for the engagement with Ma-
Miss Glover was offered a flattering engagement at
pleson.'"
the London Lyceum, but she preferred to make her
dibvi in America.
" So far, you see," added the Colonel, "the suit
is in my favor, but the question of damages re-
Miss KELLOGG'S RETURN.—Clara Louise Kel-
mains to be settled. Now Valleria had four
logg is fulfilling an engagement in Kansas City,
months' notice from me, and all singers are satis-
but will return to New York early in February to
fied with two months. After my treatment of Val-
become Mrs. T. B. Whitney, of Philadelphia.
leria, it's unkind to have it said that I did not pay Miss LILLIAN RUSSELL, whose pretty face heads Then, as exclusively announced in THE MU3ICAL
her in full for her last season. Why, I made her this column, has made a hit in " The Snake Charm- CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW, she will retire perma-
a present of 3500, over and above her salary, er." This operette has been running to crowded nently from the stage.
which, of course, I paid in full. One day Valleria houses at the Bijou Opera House, and Miss Russell \
came to me and said I ought to pay her hotel bill. has attracted much attention in the title role. She j WHAT'S IN A NAME ?—The name of Nicolini has
In a weak moment I consented, and gave her fifty has received flattering offers to play The Snake \ achieved considerable success in the annals of
i
dollars a week besides. It's too bad this suit had Charmer on a European tour, but she prefers to music,
but not through the talents of the so-called
to be brought, for it will cost her about $2,000, at travel with the company next month through the tenor who ia now in this country with Patti.
least. You know, according to English law, if I principal cities of the Union. Miss Russell has a Once upon a time, a celebrated tenor known as
get a shilling damages she will have to pay her pleasing voice and stage presence, and undoubtedly Nicolini flourished in Italy. He was born in
OWB costs, and mine, too. So nyich for the Val- will continue to enjoy the success she has already Naples in 1673 and became renowned on account
leria engagement. Now what does the rest of that scored at the Bijou. This week she plays the of his superior qualities both as a Binger and actor.
interview mean—about Marie Louise Swift run- Countess in " Olivette."
The Nicolini at present in this country with Ade-
ning my opera company ? Do you think that's
lina Patti is the son of a hotel-keeper at Dinard,
funny? I don't see anything funny about it. It's CLAPPY YOUR HAND.—A young man passing the Brittany, in France, and was born at Tours, Feb.
perfectly absurd, my boy. And then to say that Academy of Music, on Monday evening, December 23, 1834. He overstepped the bounds of youth
when Valleria was here she wouldn't be introduced 12, was approached by an Italian, who said, "Do some years ago, and although he never possessed
to Swift. Why should they be introduced? Artists you want to go to opera?" " Yes, I do not mind," much of a voice, he now claims extraordinary vocal
are never introduced to each other, any way. They was the answer. "Here is ticket; you clappy hand abilities. His original name was Ernest Nicolas
sing together on the stage, and that's all there is for Campanini; clappy hand," and with this remark which he only changed in 1859 after a tour in Italy
about it. And then, that Gerster said she would he rushed him into the auditorium.
where Nicolini sang. He never scored a genuine
never sing again under my management. That is
musical triumph in his whole life, although he
all nonsense. Why, she will be only too glad to Music FROM WINE GLASSES.—A. W. Sawyer, at tried
nearly every country in Europe. The only
sing next year. Now, how could Gerster say that Bunnell's Museum, is probably getting more success
he ever attained was under Mapleson's
if I made money she would get her salary—other- music out of an unique collection of tumblers and management
in London, in 1871, as Faust and
wise, she would not? Charles, what kind of a re- wine glasses than any other man before him in th«
ceipt did Gerster sign at the end of her season?" same specialty. Sawyer says he plays with the Maoul, and that was only a "succea d'estime."
Haydn Society of Baltimore, and has feveral We might as well credit the Colonel with a large
"In full of all demands," answered Charles operas and one or two oratorios in his repertoire. share of it. He then appeared at Covent Garden,
*)romptly, after looking in his books.
He has also patented a xylophone, from which London, as Radames and Lohengrin in 1872, but
"And I gave her five or six hundred dollars ex- he claims to get a hundredfold more power than made no impression. Only since his name has
tra," added the Colonel.
ean be obtained from the zylophones in general been coupled with that of" Adelina Patti has he
"That was for singing extra nights," said use.
come into general notice.
Charles.
"Oh, no, it wasn't," returned the Colonel. "It NOVEL ADVERTISEMENT.—Saalfield has been at- WANTED A "BRACER."—A graduate of the Cin-
was a present, as she had shown a willingness to tracting patronage to his Christmas Bazaar by giv- cinnati College of Music went into a drug store
accommodate me by singing on several occasions. ing to each purchaser of a dollar's worth of holi- the other day and asked for a sol-fa tonic. He had
An artist has to sing whenever she is told; but this day presents a ticket to hear Minnie Hauk at the been out the night before.
MAPLESON AND VALLERIA.
' * A STORY is good, my boy, until yon hear
XJL the other side," said Col. J. H. Mapleson
the other day to a reporter of THE MUSICAL CRITIC
money was a present. The last time Gerster sang
last season the receipts got way down to $1,831
[referring to a note book] ; but that was not her
fault. It was the fault of the operas—'Somnam-
bula' and the rest—which had been worn out.
She sang once in 'Faust' to a splendid house—
—$5,013; but I couldn't repeat the opera.
Now, my boy, you shouldn't indulge in personali-
ties. You can make the paper just as interesting
j without them. I know who the piano manufac-
turer is very well, and relatives of the Swift family
will call on him to-day. If he doesn't apologize,
I shouldn't be surprised if one of them gave him
a horsewhipping."
TALK OF THE DAY
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