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THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
STAFF CORRESPONDENCE
December 5 th, 1881.
They consist of a number of young misses and
parties particularly interested, but as all of us do
older girls, who have followed the matter more for
not think alike in a great many respects so I find
the sake of presenting a novelty, than to make a
different opinions prevailing in regard to this
fine band. Viewed in tbia light their efforts have
plan.
ROCHESTER.
been somewhat successful.
You see now how beneficial it is to a great many
ROCHESTEB, Nov. 25, 1881.
In little waltzes, and light selections that afford
persons interested in musical matters that we do
HE time-honored national religious festival of some satisfaction to a novelty seeking audience,
not all think alike.
" Thanksgiving " was observed yesterday in they seemed to please, but as regards musical stand-
Take as an instance the career of Re"menyiin this
country. The Hungarian violinist came here after the various churches not only by appropriate ser- ing, gallantry forbids mention. Their uniform is
Wilhelmj's triumph. He played against great mons, but by especial song services, some of the a contrast to the bright colors worn by the other
odds. Many so-called musical judges predicted a programmes rendered being of quite an elaborate sex, and a flowing dress of black and white, even
In the second Baptist Church the when relieved by epaulets and a plumed cap, is not
complete failure, but differences of opinion pre- character.
vailed and the prophecies of many were destroyed regular choir were assisted by Miss Whyland and as attractive as one might desire in a band, even of
by subsequent events. Wilbelroj made a compar- Mrs. Bartholomay, who, together with Mrs. Sat- this character.
atively small amount of money, left for Australia terlee and Mrs. Stedman, the soprano and alto of
The Chicago Lady Quartette furnished the best
and lost everything there that he made here. the choir, constitute a most excellent female quar- part of the programme, considered from a musical
tette.
Their
rendering
of
"Oh,
Day
of
Rest
and
Kt'menyi remained here and has steadily increased
point of view. Miss Sherwood seemed to be a nov-
Gladness," by Keller, was careful and artistic. ice in concert singing. She has no method, nor
his exchequer, and continues to do so.
At
St.
Andrews
a
service
of
an
English
character
was she able even to sing a simple ballad effective-
A great many people think that Colonel Maple-
son will always keep the promises he makes in his was performed by the choir of twenty-two male ly. Yet she has a good voice, which, under proper
voices.
prospectus season after season, and they conse-
training, might have accomplished much.
AN INTEBESTING PBOGBAMME.
quently subscribe to his operas. I differ with
Young singers make a great mistake in trying to
these subscribers, and do not believe in the Col-
The Philharmonic Society begin to-night the interest the public before an adequate training has
onel's promises, and do not subscribe.
rehearsals for the first of their series of symphony fitted them for their work. First, see that there is
It is very lucky for him that we all do not think concerts. The society is somewhat later in giving perfect freedom in vocal delivery, and then study
alike, for if we did, it is probable that he would be the initiatory concert of the series this year than in solfeggios until there is thorough flexibility of the
compelled to keep his promises, and then he could former years owing to some misunderstanding in organ.
not get to be a very old man.
Many singers try to learn how to execute diffi-
regard to dates at the Corinthian Academy. The
Thus you see that it is, as I said in the be- programme for this concert embraces two move- cult passages before they can produce a good tone,
ginning, a happy condition for a great many ments from the Seventh Symphony of Beethoven, and hence we find so much inequality in their
musical people that we all do not think alike. an overture by Glinka, " The Life of the Czar ;" voices. To this apparent inequalitv in imperfectly
Patti, you know, intended to charge twenty dollars ballet music from "ieramors," by Rubinstein; developed voices do we owe the fallacious idea in
a seat and then reduced the price to ten. You serenade (arranged for string orchestra), Haydn ; regard to registers. Every change of quality was
remember what happened even at ten dollars a seat. and a waltz by Strauss. The soloists are not yet termed a register when the inequality came from
A great many, in fact, too many people thought announced, but I understand that negotiations are undue contraction of the throat.
otherwise. I could continue ad iwfinitum, but do pending for the engagement of Joseffy either for
So much has been said abovit methods in singing,
not need any additional illustrations to prove my this or a later concert of the series.
and so very many different ideas expressed in re-
little point.
NICHTSNTJTZ.
On the 30th inst. Miss Emma Roderick is to give gard to them, that the logical mind of an amateur
a grand concert at the opera house, assisted by would doubtless conclude that a true method was
WEAK MINDED.
Signor Bellari, tenor; Emil Schenck, violoncellist, impossible to find. Yet such is not the case, for if
there is a natural way to use the eyes, the ears, so
H TTTOTAN" has the following in the Detroit and other talent. This will, no doubt, be one of the also is there a natural way to use the voice.
events of the season for both are former residents
VV
Chaff:
This method, however, must not be compared
of this city and are well-known and much admired
My congratulations to Mr. Wm. M. Thorns, the
with the common habit of vocal utterance which is
able editor of the Art Jabberer, who was recently in their art.
"Der Freischuetz" is on the boards at the manifestly wrong. The laws of sound as they are
married to Miss Clara E. Colby, a pupil of Epstein
and an excellent interpreter of Chopin. Miss Colby, Corinthian Academy for Dec. 5, 6, 7, to be given rightly used will prodtice most gratifying results.
The late Dr. Guilmette, of Boston, wrote some
now Mrs. Thorns, was born in Minnesota in 1860, and by the Maennerchor, under the direction of its
commenced her study of music at the age of seven. new Capell Meisler, Herr Henry Greiner. The very sensible articles upon the voice, and he con-
This combination will create a sensation. The first orchestral rehearsal was held last Sunday sidered that the real controlling (physical) power
was the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. A
Art Jabberer has thus far been edited by the young afternoon.
On dit that this is to be the event of the season. free use of these, with a relaxed throat, and a
Journalist, (with a capital J,), W. eak M. inded
To f< How it will be given, probably sometime in rightly directed current of breath, will produce
Tom, with a pair of scissors.
The latter article is, however, better adapted March, Ignatz Brull's charming opera, " T h e the natural tone of the human voice. Such a pro-
for use by the tender sex, and now W. eak M. Golden Cross," which was so acceptably given by cedure of vocal effort is based upon as natural a
law as that which controls seeing, or hearing.
inded can return to his former vocation, and han- the same society last spring.
" T H E BEETHOVEN" BE-UNION.
dle the broom-stick again, as he did in the days of
EOCHESTEE TASTE.
The
society
that bears this name gave its first
the late Henry Watson. His young wife, who
The present attractions are the Harrisons at
"commenced her study of music at the age of the Corinthian Academy, where they are holding reunion last week with a very interesting pro-
seven," can occupy her evenings in giving W. eak forth in their quasi musical extravaganza, gramme. I t consisted of a sonata in C major for
piano and 'cello by Rheinberger, played by
M. inded lessons in spelling and grammar, and in "Photos."
Wolfsohn and Eichheim; Scene and Aria,
striving to lead him into the paths of hair brushes
There is no accounting for taste for all the pub- Messrs.
from
"
L'Africaine"
of Meyerbeer, sung by Mr.
and clean collars.
lic seem to care for is something funny or of the Carl Levinsen; "Invocation,"
a song by Gold-
blood and thunder order.
Real artistic merit
from Mrs. Jessie Hardy; Violin Polonaise by
seems best appreciated in the rural districts by beck,
KIND WORDS.
played by Mr. Ytrapp; " With Ver-
empty benches. Very high price of admission Wieniawski,
GEAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 11, 1881.
dure Clad," from the "Creation," by Miss Dutton,
will sometimes prove a good bait for the ban ton. and
closing with a quartette of Schumann, for piano
Editor MUSICAL CEITIO AND TEADE REVIEW:
At the Grand Opera House " Humpty Dumpty" and strings, given by Messrs. Wolfsohn, Rosen-
When my subscription to THE MUSICAL CEITIC is the attraction, although to the manager's credit-
becker, Allen and Eichheim.
AND TEADE REVIEW expires please notify me and able enterprise we are indebted for one night of
I will forward another year's subscription as I do the legitimate with the great Rossi in the role of The re-union was a very delightful little concert,
and gave us our first taste of classical music for
not want to miss a single number. Your paper is Hamlet.
an excellent one and worth five times the price to
The Opera Club since its very successful pre- the season.
CHAMBEK MUSIC.
any one in the music trade.
sentation of " Pirates " last month, has been tak-
Yours very truly,
ing a rest and it is not definitely decided what
The Ingersoll-Lewis Club gave another of their
C. B. WOODETJFP.
will be the next opera given by this excellent interesting concerts of chamber music with this
[This letter is only one selected from a number organization, but a selection will probably be programme:—
received every week in which many kind words announced in the following week. To-night, the Trio, op. 33,
Kiel
are said by subscribers about this journal. We club holds a social gathering in its rooms.
Quintette, "Night Song," .
.
.
Voigt
would inform Mr. Woodruff that his subscription
The local papers are filled with programmes of Violin Concerto, op. 26
.
.
.
Bruch
will not expire until April and that his taking time concerts and musicales of varied character, but I
Mr. Lewis.
by the forelock so early in the day is excellent proof hardly deem them of enough interest to make Sonss
«• j " D u Neugierige,"
. Schubert
b
that he knows a good thing when he sees it.—ED. mention of here.
R. H. L.
' ' b. \ " Spring's Return," . Mendelssohn
MUSICAL CBITIC AND TEADE REVIEW.]
Miss Heckel.
Andante from Quartette in D,
.
. Schubert
CHICAGO. "
Quartette, op. 202, No. 2, .
.
.
.
Raff
It will give a severe shock to many of the ad-
CHICAGO. NOV. 24.
herents of the old school of music, who cannot r
These pleasant little concerts occur ia the after-
imagine that the world is progressing, when they T^HE Euterpe Concert Company, consisting of noon and call out appreciative audiences composed
the following members, gave four concerts in mostly of ladies. They serve a very useful place
learn that at the reheart-al of the second Gewand- A.
haus concert in Leipzig, the students of the Con- Central Music Hall: First was a Cornet Band in in our musical season, and give a great deal of
servatory left the hall in a body when the A major which the members were ladies; the Chicago Lady good music in the course of the year.
Quartette, and a Miss Emma Sherwood, vocalist.
violin sonata of Handel was begun.
THE BOSTON IDEAL COMPANY.
BOOM FOE THE LADIE8.
The "Nibelungen" will commence in London
This company has enjoyed two weeks of pros-
In these modern days the rights of women must perous business at the Grand Opera House, fur-
on May 5th, 1882, "with the following artists in
the first number: Herr and Frau Vogl, Herr Nie- be respected, and if they desire to organize a brass nishing to the patrons of light opera very pleasant
mann, Herr Scaria and Frau Reicher-Kindermann. band, no one can prevent them. Yet when we entertainments. They ping more effectively than
the requirements of a good brass band, and other companies in this kind of opera that visit ua
Other artists not yet announced will participate realize
understand
how much depends upon lung-power
in the subsequent opera of the " Tetralogy."
and lip-controlling ability, their daring does and in consequence are sure to have success.
"PATIENCE."
A new tenor has been discovered by Mr Gye — astonish us. But passing from the subject as re-
Sifi. Salazac. He will sing at the next Covent gards sex, and viewing them as a band, it is very
The Comley and Barton Company are giving
doubtful if they would stand very high.
Garden season.
thair idea of " Patience" at Haverly's New Thea-
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