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November 5th, 1881.
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
83
WILHELMJ'S FAILURE.—Wilhelmj did not make be of deeper tint like Gounod's "Faust" and
any money in Australia. He pleased the dead Boito's " Mefistofele." The opera bouffe and
heads very much, but the large conoert-going operette are light, and burlesque the subject. The
public did not find his cold, unsympathetic play- opera is also designed for orchestra, (sometimes
HERBECK AND LISZT.—The correspondence be- ing and small repertoire, attractive. Wilhelmj is with organ), chorus and soli, the same as the ora-
tween these two artists, published in the Berlin back in England by this time, and can again join torio and the cantata, with this difference, that in
Deutsche Revue of October, refers to many peculiar the Wagner forces as clief-d'attaque in the opera. the latter neither costumes nor scenic effects are
used, while in the opera the artists and choruses
musical matters, none, however, more curious than
CARET'S RESIDENCE.—Annie Louise Carey has appear in costumes of the characters they repre-
that Liszt never would direct in Vienna during disposed
of
some
of
her
property
in
Portland,
sent, and the scenic surroundings must harmonize
Herbeck's activity. This was never before ac-
oounted for. The correspondence is a disclosure Maine. So says a report from there, which also with the time and place described.
of many events of much importance to the student. informs us that she intends to make New York
We now come to the symphony concert. The
city her future permanent residence.
symphony concert, or as it is sometimes called in
CHOPIN. —Notwithstanding the alacrity with
WILHELMJ'S VIOLINS.—Wilhelmj is in England, England, Germany and here, the philharmonic
which the Chopin cultus has been adapted in Ger- reports say. That country is nearer his patri- concert, is given by a large orchestra, and some-
many, it will surprise many readers to ascertain monial vineyards and he can get sample bottles of times choruses are added, also vocal and instru-
that not until 1833 the first work of Chopin was wine much quicker than here, and consequently mental soloists participate. Symphonies, over-
published in that country, and that 'was op. 2, do a bigger business. Probably he has sold some tures, marches, characteristic works of the com-
Variations on " L a ci darem."
of the common violins he used to job around here, posers, are played by the orchestra, and generally
a concerto is added, played by a competent per-
WAGNER'S " PARSIFAL. "— The original inten- and sell to the incredulous parents of young former on the piano, or the violin. When, for
students.
"Of
course
if
Wilhelmj
has
a
violin
tion to have the scenery painted at Munich
instance, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is given,
for this opera has been altered. The scenic it is bound to be good," thought the father of a a chorus is required. Vocalists are often engaged
arrangements are all in the hands of Gebriider boy who was studying the instrument, and then for these concerts. They appear in concert dress.
Bruckner, of Coburg, Saxony, who, in conjunction he would pay one, two and- more hundred dollars Of course there are no scenic surroundings. Most
with the stage manager of the Darmstadt Opera for an ordinary violin.
of such concerts take place in halls where no
House, are setting the scenes.
NILSSON.—Nilsson had a great success at Stock- scenery is attached, as in the case of chamber-
holm. Her voice, the German papers say, re- music concerts and simple concerts.
MATERNA.—The London Figaro doubts the reli- tained all its phenomenal purity and that dramatic
We now come to the concert of chamber-
ability of the rumor that Madame Materna has color which was the first cause of her success.
music. The word chamber is a translation of the
secured an American engagement. Our contem-
temporary mistakes the question. Materna has WHO WANTS HER.—Mile. Anna de Belocca, well- German word Kammer, meaning room. Composi-
been engaged by Theo. Thomas for the May Fes- known in this country for her handsome person tions of chamber-music are generally designed for
tival, 1882, and has, in all probability, extended and doubtful artistic success, announces herself a quartette but often are increased in size for the
that engagement several weeks, which will not open to engagements, her advertisement being at purpose of playing quintettes, sextettes and sep-
prevent her from singing in Bayreuth in July and present in Paris papers. We should suppose that tettes. As these terms show, the compositions are
August, and filling her engagement in Vienna any artist claiming what she does, would never played by four, five, six or seven performers.
The quartette is usually written for two violins, a
want for engagements.
Sept. 1.
viola and a violoncello. At these chamber-musio
SLAVES.—At the Josephstadt Theatre in Vienna, concerts a vocalist or a virtuoso is also heard in
LETITIA L. FRITCH.—This talented young so-
ladies are members of the orchestra ; they addition to the performances by the quartette or
prano singer assisted at the inauguration of the several
graduates of the Conservatory. This is a step quintette, as the case may be. Of course there are
new Grand Opera House, Rutland, Vt., Oct. 19th. are
the final emancipation of women; they no costumes, nor scenic effects.
She was remarkably successful and is demanded towards
for coming concerts in that city. Mr. F. W. Jame- become slaves of the orchestra.
At last we reach what may be called the simple
son, tenor of St. Thomas Church, N. Y., also sang.
INSTRUMENTATION. —Berlioz established new and concert, best known by the public at large. It
Prof. Mritzke was the pianist and accompanist.
extended functions for musical instruments and has proved to be the most popular form of musical
developed the resources of instrumentation to a performance. Any number of musical artists may
DENGREMONT.—The young violinist has been en- wonderful degree. Ever since his productions join and give a concert; each one sings, or plays,
gaged for a concert tour this Fall and Winter in were first heard in Europe, more attention has and at times duets or trios are sung or played.
Germany. Next Summer engagements in Eng- been paid to the branch of musical education now Nothing more than a plain stage or elevation in a
land will occupy all his time. How does Mr. called orchestration. The most minute details are hall is necessary, with a piano for accompaniment,
Peck, of the Boston Musio Hall, look upon these now closely observed, and great attention is paid or if a celebrated artist wishes to have orchestral
announcements ? In the future it will be better to instruments that were formerly considered com- accompaniment, an orchestra is engaged for that
for men who are in business in this country to ex monplace. How queer the following reads to-day: purpose. The female artists appear in stylish
amine the moral credentials of the many adven- " Cherubini, when asked what was worse than one (very latest) dresses and the male artists in dress
turers who come here to make a harvest. Herman flute, answered, ' two flutes.' "
suits.
is one of this sort.
Patti is not to sing in a symphony concert nor in
a chamber music concert; but in a concert, a
NONSENSE.
WILL MAFLESON WITHDRAW.— Alwina Valleria
will sing "Lucia" at the Alexandria, Liverpool, HPHE Patti agent in this city has had it exten- simple concert, as we call it for the sake of dis-
Nov. 2iSt. Mr. Mapleson has not yet retracted JL sively circulated and published that Patti tinction, concerts jmst as we have known them
the bold advertisement in his announcements for will not give any operatic performances during since their introduction. However we are told
this season in New York. Among the names in his her stay in New York, but will appear only in con- they are to have a decidedly operatic character.
list we find Mile. Valleria. She is, however, not certs and nothing but concerts during her tour in If that means that Patti and the others are going
coming. Her name should be as publicly with- this country. These concerts however will hare a to sing opera arias, then we answer that that has
been done and is now done by Kellogg for in-
drawn as it was announced.
decidedly operatic character, as some of the prin- stance
and many others. Any other interpretation
cipal morceaux d'ensemble and even entire acts from
MADAME SEMBRICH.—Our judgment of the abili- her operatic repertoire will be sung. Indeed ! Of must prove nonsensical. That is all that can be
ties of this opera singer is not premature when we all the latest musical dodges this one caps the cli- done.
are enabled to state that she has just been en- max. A little explanation is necessary to expose Then the announcement goes on and tells us that
she will give some of the principal morceaux d'en-
gaged for twenty nights at the Paris Grand Opera. the flimsy character of this new departure.
semble. There is surely nothing new or startling
We suppose she will come to this country when
It
is
well-known
that
musical
performances
are
she is completely sung out, just like the major- divided and sub-divided into a variety of styles about that. Many years ago when Strakosch had
Nilsson in concerts, she and Brignoli and Verger
ity of great artists.
and kinds. First. The oratorio and cantata, then sang
trios from operas; and we heard Cary and
PABLO DE SARASATE—The great Spanish violinist follow, the opera, the symphony concert, the Kellogg and Thursby and Winant and at times
has scored some of the most remarkable successes concert of chamber music, and the simple concert quartettes and quintettes from well-known operas
in.the large cities of central Europe recently. His The oratorio is a composition based generally up- sung by artists in ensemble. If the agent means
Berlin and Vienna triumphs have been repeated on a religious subject and is designed for orches- anything else by the high-sounding phrase mor-
tra, organ, chorus, and soli. The cantata is de- ceaux d'ensemble, he evidently means chorus,
wherever he has played.
signed in the same style as the oratorio with this orchestra and scenery. Well, that cannot be done
AMERICAN STUDENTS—There are probably hun- difference, that its text is based, as a rule, upon a without costume and then there would be opera.
dreds, if not thousands, of American students at secular subject. As the oratorio has been a So we have nonsense again.
the Conservatories of Europe, studying music in popular institution for one hundred and fifty
But the closing assertion is the most wonderful;
its many branches. Many of them are making years, we need not bring up examples. The can
and have been making certain instruments a tata is not known so well here, but we can refer to it is unique and brilliant in its originality. Th«
specialty. Yet we rarely hear of any great success such works as Hoffman's "Melusine;" Bruch's man who invented the idea should immediately be
in the instrumental branch made by Americans. "Bell;" "The May Queen;" and the " Odys- presented with a ginger-cake medal by the jury de
As vocalists, a great many succeed, but as instru- seus," by Bruch, recently performed at Chicago, lunalico inquirendo. It is told us that entire acts
operatic repertoire will be sung. No
mentalists, thus far but a very few have risen the text of which is based upon a mythological from Patti's
no scenery, no costumes, no orchestra.
above mediocrity. It seems that as instrumenta- subject. Rubinstein and Saint-Saens have com- chorus,
a vocal quintette, quartette, trio or duo, or
lists they can gain more by remaining here and bined the oratoric'and cantata and made what they Only
solo
in the conventional concert dresses. No
call
the
sacred
opera,
in
which
a
biblical
incident
developing their individualities on native soil.
is used for the text, but the spirit of the composi- movements or gesticulations are permitted in con-
' *
BLANCHE ROOSEVELT—In an interview this young tion is not religious, but descriptive and historical. certs.
vocalist stated that Hermann, the manager of The "Tower of Babel," and "The Deluge," are The death scene in " Traviata " while standing
Dengremont, had offered her an engagement. She works of this kind.
on the edge of a concert stage ! Gretchen, Faust
says she gave him no decided answer. We sup- Then follows the opera with which we are famil- and Mephisto in the last act of the opera in grand
pose by this time she has made up her mind what iar. Its sub-divisions are grand opera, comic reception style ! The " Miserere " in pearl satin
kind of an answer this manager should get.
opera, opera bouffe and operetta. Any subject with cheveau defrise trimming a la auto dafe!
MAUREL—Pauline Maurel says that she will not can be chosen, either mystical or legendary, like How entrancing ! With piano accompaniment
sing in English opera again after this season, but de- Wagner's; or historical, like the "Huguenots," too ! There would be nothing out of place in the
vote her time entirely to Italian opera. She has a or "The Prophet;" characteristic of nationality singing of concerted-music on the concert-stage,
fine voice and artiBtic inclinations and there is no like "Carmen," or it may be based upon a work but the announcement of the Patti agent is such a
of fiction like "Lucia "or " Trovatore," or it may mass of nonsense that the whole subject is made
reason why she should not succeed.
PERSONAL
November 5th, 1881.
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
83
WILHELMJ'S FAILURE.—Wilhelmj did not make be of deeper tint like Gounod's "Faust" and
any money in Australia. He pleased the dead Boito's " Mefistofele." The opera bouffe and
heads very much, but the large conoert-going operette are light, and burlesque the subject. The
public did not find his cold, unsympathetic play- opera is also designed for orchestra, (sometimes
HERBECK AND LISZT.—The correspondence be- ing and small repertoire, attractive. Wilhelmj is with organ), chorus and soli, the same as the ora-
tween these two artists, published in the Berlin back in England by this time, and can again join torio and the cantata, with this difference, that in
Deutsche Revue of October, refers to many peculiar the Wagner forces as clief-d'attaque in the opera. the latter neither costumes nor scenic effects are
used, while in the opera the artists and choruses
musical matters, none, however, more curious than
CARET'S RESIDENCE.—Annie Louise Carey has appear in costumes of the characters they repre-
that Liszt never would direct in Vienna during disposed
of
some
of
her
property
in
Portland,
sent, and the scenic surroundings must harmonize
Herbeck's activity. This was never before ac-
oounted for. The correspondence is a disclosure Maine. So says a report from there, which also with the time and place described.
of many events of much importance to the student. informs us that she intends to make New York
We now come to the symphony concert. The
city her future permanent residence.
symphony concert, or as it is sometimes called in
CHOPIN. —Notwithstanding the alacrity with
WILHELMJ'S VIOLINS.—Wilhelmj is in England, England, Germany and here, the philharmonic
which the Chopin cultus has been adapted in Ger- reports say. That country is nearer his patri- concert, is given by a large orchestra, and some-
many, it will surprise many readers to ascertain monial vineyards and he can get sample bottles of times choruses are added, also vocal and instru-
that not until 1833 the first work of Chopin was wine much quicker than here, and consequently mental soloists participate. Symphonies, over-
published in that country, and that 'was op. 2, do a bigger business. Probably he has sold some tures, marches, characteristic works of the com-
Variations on " L a ci darem."
of the common violins he used to job around here, posers, are played by the orchestra, and generally
a concerto is added, played by a competent per-
WAGNER'S " PARSIFAL. "— The original inten- and sell to the incredulous parents of young former on the piano, or the violin. When, for
students.
"Of
course
if
Wilhelmj
has
a
violin
tion to have the scenery painted at Munich
instance, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is given,
for this opera has been altered. The scenic it is bound to be good," thought the father of a a chorus is required. Vocalists are often engaged
arrangements are all in the hands of Gebriider boy who was studying the instrument, and then for these concerts. They appear in concert dress.
Bruckner, of Coburg, Saxony, who, in conjunction he would pay one, two and- more hundred dollars Of course there are no scenic surroundings. Most
with the stage manager of the Darmstadt Opera for an ordinary violin.
of such concerts take place in halls where no
House, are setting the scenes.
NILSSON.—Nilsson had a great success at Stock- scenery is attached, as in the case of chamber-
holm. Her voice, the German papers say, re- music concerts and simple concerts.
MATERNA.—The London Figaro doubts the reli- tained all its phenomenal purity and that dramatic
We now come to the concert of chamber-
ability of the rumor that Madame Materna has color which was the first cause of her success.
music. The word chamber is a translation of the
secured an American engagement. Our contem-
temporary mistakes the question. Materna has WHO WANTS HER.—Mile. Anna de Belocca, well- German word Kammer, meaning room. Composi-
been engaged by Theo. Thomas for the May Fes- known in this country for her handsome person tions of chamber-music are generally designed for
tival, 1882, and has, in all probability, extended and doubtful artistic success, announces herself a quartette but often are increased in size for the
that engagement several weeks, which will not open to engagements, her advertisement being at purpose of playing quintettes, sextettes and sep-
prevent her from singing in Bayreuth in July and present in Paris papers. We should suppose that tettes. As these terms show, the compositions are
August, and filling her engagement in Vienna any artist claiming what she does, would never played by four, five, six or seven performers.
The quartette is usually written for two violins, a
want for engagements.
Sept. 1.
viola and a violoncello. At these chamber-musio
SLAVES.—At the Josephstadt Theatre in Vienna, concerts a vocalist or a virtuoso is also heard in
LETITIA L. FRITCH.—This talented young so-
ladies are members of the orchestra ; they addition to the performances by the quartette or
prano singer assisted at the inauguration of the several
graduates of the Conservatory. This is a step quintette, as the case may be. Of course there are
new Grand Opera House, Rutland, Vt., Oct. 19th. are
the final emancipation of women; they no costumes, nor scenic effects.
She was remarkably successful and is demanded towards
for coming concerts in that city. Mr. F. W. Jame- become slaves of the orchestra.
At last we reach what may be called the simple
son, tenor of St. Thomas Church, N. Y., also sang.
INSTRUMENTATION. —Berlioz established new and concert, best known by the public at large. It
Prof. Mritzke was the pianist and accompanist.
extended functions for musical instruments and has proved to be the most popular form of musical
developed the resources of instrumentation to a performance. Any number of musical artists may
DENGREMONT.—The young violinist has been en- wonderful degree. Ever since his productions join and give a concert; each one sings, or plays,
gaged for a concert tour this Fall and Winter in were first heard in Europe, more attention has and at times duets or trios are sung or played.
Germany. Next Summer engagements in Eng- been paid to the branch of musical education now Nothing more than a plain stage or elevation in a
land will occupy all his time. How does Mr. called orchestration. The most minute details are hall is necessary, with a piano for accompaniment,
Peck, of the Boston Musio Hall, look upon these now closely observed, and great attention is paid or if a celebrated artist wishes to have orchestral
announcements ? In the future it will be better to instruments that were formerly considered com- accompaniment, an orchestra is engaged for that
for men who are in business in this country to ex monplace. How queer the following reads to-day: purpose. The female artists appear in stylish
amine the moral credentials of the many adven- " Cherubini, when asked what was worse than one (very latest) dresses and the male artists in dress
turers who come here to make a harvest. Herman flute, answered, ' two flutes.' "
suits.
is one of this sort.
Patti is not to sing in a symphony concert nor in
a chamber music concert; but in a concert, a
NONSENSE.
WILL MAFLESON WITHDRAW.— Alwina Valleria
will sing "Lucia" at the Alexandria, Liverpool, HPHE Patti agent in this city has had it exten- simple concert, as we call it for the sake of dis-
Nov. 2iSt. Mr. Mapleson has not yet retracted JL sively circulated and published that Patti tinction, concerts jmst as we have known them
the bold advertisement in his announcements for will not give any operatic performances during since their introduction. However we are told
this season in New York. Among the names in his her stay in New York, but will appear only in con- they are to have a decidedly operatic character.
list we find Mile. Valleria. She is, however, not certs and nothing but concerts during her tour in If that means that Patti and the others are going
coming. Her name should be as publicly with- this country. These concerts however will hare a to sing opera arias, then we answer that that has
been done and is now done by Kellogg for in-
drawn as it was announced.
decidedly operatic character, as some of the prin- stance
and many others. Any other interpretation
cipal morceaux d'ensemble and even entire acts from
MADAME SEMBRICH.—Our judgment of the abili- her operatic repertoire will be sung. Indeed ! Of must prove nonsensical. That is all that can be
ties of this opera singer is not premature when we all the latest musical dodges this one caps the cli- done.
are enabled to state that she has just been en- max. A little explanation is necessary to expose Then the announcement goes on and tells us that
she will give some of the principal morceaux d'en-
gaged for twenty nights at the Paris Grand Opera. the flimsy character of this new departure.
semble. There is surely nothing new or startling
We suppose she will come to this country when
It
is
well-known
that
musical
performances
are
she is completely sung out, just like the major- divided and sub-divided into a variety of styles about that. Many years ago when Strakosch had
Nilsson in concerts, she and Brignoli and Verger
ity of great artists.
and kinds. First. The oratorio and cantata, then sang
trios from operas; and we heard Cary and
PABLO DE SARASATE—The great Spanish violinist follow, the opera, the symphony concert, the Kellogg and Thursby and Winant and at times
has scored some of the most remarkable successes concert of chamber music, and the simple concert quartettes and quintettes from well-known operas
in.the large cities of central Europe recently. His The oratorio is a composition based generally up- sung by artists in ensemble. If the agent means
Berlin and Vienna triumphs have been repeated on a religious subject and is designed for orches- anything else by the high-sounding phrase mor-
tra, organ, chorus, and soli. The cantata is de- ceaux d'ensemble, he evidently means chorus,
wherever he has played.
signed in the same style as the oratorio with this orchestra and scenery. Well, that cannot be done
AMERICAN STUDENTS—There are probably hun- difference, that its text is based, as a rule, upon a without costume and then there would be opera.
dreds, if not thousands, of American students at secular subject. As the oratorio has been a So we have nonsense again.
the Conservatories of Europe, studying music in popular institution for one hundred and fifty
But the closing assertion is the most wonderful;
its many branches. Many of them are making years, we need not bring up examples. The can
and have been making certain instruments a tata is not known so well here, but we can refer to it is unique and brilliant in its originality. Th«
specialty. Yet we rarely hear of any great success such works as Hoffman's "Melusine;" Bruch's man who invented the idea should immediately be
in the instrumental branch made by Americans. "Bell;" "The May Queen;" and the " Odys- presented with a ginger-cake medal by the jury de
As vocalists, a great many succeed, but as instru- seus," by Bruch, recently performed at Chicago, lunalico inquirendo. It is told us that entire acts
operatic repertoire will be sung. No
mentalists, thus far but a very few have risen the text of which is based upon a mythological from Patti's
no scenery, no costumes, no orchestra.
above mediocrity. It seems that as instrumenta- subject. Rubinstein and Saint-Saens have com- chorus,
a vocal quintette, quartette, trio or duo, or
lists they can gain more by remaining here and bined the oratoric'and cantata and made what they Only
solo
in the conventional concert dresses. No
call
the
sacred
opera,
in
which
a
biblical
incident
developing their individualities on native soil.
is used for the text, but the spirit of the composi- movements or gesticulations are permitted in con-
' *
BLANCHE ROOSEVELT—In an interview this young tion is not religious, but descriptive and historical. certs.
vocalist stated that Hermann, the manager of The "Tower of Babel," and "The Deluge," are The death scene in " Traviata " while standing
Dengremont, had offered her an engagement. She works of this kind.
on the edge of a concert stage ! Gretchen, Faust
says she gave him no decided answer. We sup- Then follows the opera with which we are famil- and Mephisto in the last act of the opera in grand
pose by this time she has made up her mind what iar. Its sub-divisions are grand opera, comic reception style ! The " Miserere " in pearl satin
kind of an answer this manager should get.
opera, opera bouffe and operetta. Any subject with cheveau defrise trimming a la auto dafe!
MAUREL—Pauline Maurel says that she will not can be chosen, either mystical or legendary, like How entrancing ! With piano accompaniment
sing in English opera again after this season, but de- Wagner's; or historical, like the "Huguenots," too ! There would be nothing out of place in the
vote her time entirely to Italian opera. She has a or "The Prophet;" characteristic of nationality singing of concerted-music on the concert-stage,
fine voice and artiBtic inclinations and there is no like "Carmen," or it may be based upon a work but the announcement of the Patti agent is such a
of fiction like "Lucia "or " Trovatore," or it may mass of nonsense that the whole subject is made
reason why she should not succeed.
PERSONAL
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