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Issue: 1882 Vol. 5 N. 12 - Page 14
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Every word spoken by Mr. Sherwood must be Her death removes one of the historic person- The Newark Harmonic Society was to have
endorsed. He lias given the subject much time ages whose names are intimately connected with given a miscellaneous concert for the third enter-
and reflection, and his views are valuable and the development of music in America. She was tainment of this season at the Newark Opera
an excellent musician and a conscientious artiste. House, January 18. The full chorus of the society,
should be adopted as rapidly as possible.
It is proposed to give a benefit here to Mr. F. an orchestra from the New York Symphony
N. Crouch, the venerable composer of "Kathleen Society, Mile. Isidora Martinez, Mrs. Norman,
JOSEFFY.
Mavourneen." If I mistake not, he is now at work Miss Copleston, Mr. Fritch, and Signor Orlandini
A TALK WITH HIS MANAGER.
in a furniture factory in this city. Mnie. Patti, who were on the programme.
REPRESENTATIVE of THE MUSICAL CRITIC uses his song to assist her in raking in the green- Hague's "English, Irish, Scotch and Welsh"
AND TRADE REVIEW conversed recently with backs, should come to his aid.
minstrels have been attracting throngs to the
Mr. Henry Wolfsohn, the manager of Joseffy, who Prof. Hamerick continues his series of lectures Casino nightly.
has recently returned from a most successful con- at the Peabody, the latest being the tenth on the Miss Anna Wookey Brunswig sang December 21
cert tour throughout California, the far West and '^Esthetics of Music." Modesty compels me to at the Galesburg Opera House, assisted by Herr
remain silent for the present about these lectures.
the South.
Brunswig, baritone, and the following
"Our success," said Mr. Wolfsohn, "was truly Messrs. Chas. M. and Fred. E. Stieff, by virtue Ludwig
Quartette: Chas. A. Knorr, first tenor;
phenomenal. Remember, I had Joseffy out in of an order issued by the Sujjerior Court of this Chickering
H. Clark, second tenor; John E. Me Wade,
California alone. There was no 'support,' as he ity, recovered two pianos, valued at $700, which Chas.
bass; and Chas. F. Noble, second bass; Miss
played alone. I gave fourteen concerts to crowded had been in the possession of Wm. B. Hazelton. first
houses in San Francisco; also in the smaller This information in itself would be of no special Hattie Adams was pianist and accompanist.
California towns we played to large business. moment but for the reason that Hazelton is a The pupils of the Academy of Musical Culture,
You hare read of the ovations which Joseffy re- newspaper man, having formerly been on the Bal- Mr. Emil Baarts director, gave a concert on Jan-
ceived in San Francisco. It was really a great timore Sun and recently on the Baltimore Ameri- uary 5 at the Turner Hall. The pupils were much
can, and is better known as the starter of the praised by the teacher and audience for excellence
artistic triumph."
independent newspaper, The Times, which began and progress. Among the most advanced we
"How about the Southern tour?"
"In the small Southern cities we did a poor its existence on January 1, and has just died, only mention the Misses Wellmer, Munster, and Kyritz,
business, but in cities, for instance, like Memphis, fifteen days old. There is a great deal of talk and Masters Kramer, Alb, and Kyritz.
business was excellent, the receipts being large. just now in connection with the late Times, but
ABROAD.
Everywhere, however, Joseffy's artistic success nothing of musical interest; so it is of no con-
was pronounced. I can safely say that no other sequence to the readers of THE MUSICAL CRITTC AND Boito's "Mefistofele" is making the rounds of
YOU TERPE.
pianist traveling through this country ever made TRADE REVIEW.
European cities. It was received with great favor.
such an artistic 'sweep,' if I might call it so."
The opera will be produced at the Theatre de la
"What was the nature of his repertoire, in such
Monnaie, Brussels, in February.
cities, for instance, where a knowledge of classical
Following is given the programme of the Christ-
music is necessarily limited?"
mas afternoon concert at the Chateau d'Eau,
"Well," said Mr. Wolfsohn, "he never once
Paris, M. Ch. Lamoureux, conductor. These are
catered to any public taste, but invariably played
30 EAST FOURTEENTH STREET,
)
popular
concerts and the programme presents a
his classic repertoire. The many sad experiences
NEW YORK, January 17, 1882. j
contrast with what we call popular con-
of musicians who have adhered to the same Messrs. Dempsey & Carroll and the Union Square strange
certs here. Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony;
method made me dubious about his success in
Printing Company :
from the "Magic Flute," sung by Mile. Marie
this respect. But subsequent events surprised GENTLEMEN—lam informed that in this issue 0/ aria
air from Handel's "Samson," sung by
me. He absolutely fascinated the audiences his MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW, Mr. Marimon;
the same lady; overture, prelude to the third act
everywhere, even in very unmusical places; and Chas. Avery Welles has perpetrated even a grosser and
choral from "The Meistersinger," Richard
after playing what is usually considered a tedious 'ibel on me than he did in his last issue.
and overture, "Michael Angelo," by Niels
programme, the audiences often refused to leave If this should be the case, I desire hereby to inform Wagner,
the halls until he had played again. Is this not you that I shall proceed criminally against all parties W. Gade.
remarkable?"
concerned—writer, printers, and publishers. As my A young composer, M. Camille Dunezat, has
"Truly remarkable!"
'elations with your Mr. Carroll have always been brought out in Paria the first number of a publi-
"My experiences in San Francisco with Joseffy "rietidly, I desire to call your attention to this matter cation entitled "Soirees Pittoresque," containing
impel me to say that next to New York and Boston, before the issue of the paper to-morrow to the public. eighteen pieces of different styles and degrees of
difficulty.
that city is the most musical in this country."
Respectfully,
JOHN C. FREUND.
"Did you have many amusing incidents?"
The annual hearing of works by the holders of
"Did we?"
the "Prix de Rome" took place on December 22,
LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON THE ABOVE LETTER
Here Mr. Wolfsohn gave an additional twist to
at the Paris Conservatoire. "Kaddir," a Hindoo
his Napoleonic moustache, burst out into a horse WAS SENT TO US BY THE TJNTON SQUARE PRINTING legend, by M. Samuel Rousseau, and "Le Sinai,"
OMPANY, WHICH, NATURALLY, HAS NO INTEREST IN by M. Broutin, were performed. These two gen-
laugh, and went on as follows:
LUGGED INTO COURT AND WASTING VALUABLE tlemen held the prize in 1878.
'•I remember, for instance, in 'Frisco,' a tailor BEING
wrote a letter to Joseffy stating that he had in- TIME THERE.
Taverne des Trabans" will soon be played
vented a new method of playing major and minor WHETHER THE INDICTMENT AGAINST THE WRITER at "La
scales, and would like to have Joseffy's opinion. OF THE LETTER HAS BFEN SUPPRESSED BY HIS PUERILE the Opera Comique, Paris.
The Nouvelle Societe de Musique de Bruxelles,
A very funny episode occurred in Richmond. After METHODS, WILL APPEAR.
WITH ALL HIS KNOWLEDGE OF WAYS THAT ARE under the direction of M. Warnots, is reported as
the concert a lady came into the Green Room and
asked Joseffy to announce from the stage that an DARK, THIS MAN HAS EVIDENTLY NOT YET LEARNED having given a very good concert recently.
oyster supper of some ladies' society would come THAT T H E MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW IS Saint-Saen's cantata, "The Lyre and the Harp,"
off the next day. During a short trip we met a THE RECOGNIZED ORGAN OF THE MUSICIANS AND MUSIC will shortly be given in Berlin.
gentleman who tried to impress Joseffy with his TRADES OF AMERICA, AND CANNOT BE MOVED FROM At the Conservatoire, Brussels, for the first con-
daughter's abilities as a pianist, telling him that ITS PURPOSE BY ANY ACTION ON HIS PART.
cert of the season, the programme included Bee-
she played the 'China Cham' Polka, and that it I F THIS INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN GROSSLY LIBELED thoven's "First Symphony" and Mendelssohn's
BY US, AS HE CLAIMS, WHY DOES HE NOT PROCEED
took seven and one-half octaves to play it."
"Midsummer Night's Dream" music.
"Now, look here, Wolfsohn,
tliat'll do, that'll DIRECTLY AGAINST US, INSTEAD OF TRYING TO WORRY
1
OUR
PRINTER?
W
E
STAND
BY
WHAT
WE
HAVE
SAID,
The French National Academy of Music will
do; no more, if you please.'
Wolfsohn disappeared; but we hope not forever. AND ARE PERFECTLY WILLING TO MEET THIS MAN IN celebrate the birthday of the composer of "La
Muette" by a concert, at which the entire com-
COURT AT ANY TIME.
pany of the opera will sing "L'Amour sacre"e de
la Patrie." The inauguration of a full-length
"JENNIE LEE."—Miss Mary Glover, a promising
statue of Auber, ordered by the town of Caen,
young soprano, who has had the best musical
will take place at the same time. The Opera
training abroad, has been offered the title role^u
Comique will also give a concert, for which occa-
"Jennie Lee," an English operette about to be
sion the sculptor Chevalier has prepared a me-
introduced to Americans by Mr. Frederick Archer,
AT HOME.
dallion of Auber.
organist of Plymouth church. Miss Glover is
petite, pretty and clever, and ought to make a hit. The concert at the Metropolitan Casino, January It is reported from Leipzig that Herr Nessler's
8, was successful. Mme. Caroline Zeiss, Mme. new opera, "Der wilde Jager," met with but
Cora de Wilhorst and Signor Montegriffo were the moderate success on its production. This is partly
BALTIMORE.
vocalists, and Miss Anna Teresa Berger played attributed to the somewhat superficial character of
BALTIMORE, January 16r
upon the cornet. Mme. Zeiss sang an air by De
" H P H E calm after the storm" has surely come Beriot, "L'Elisire d'Amore Prendi per Me," and the libretto.
J_ over the musical world here, as since the the Drinking Song from "Lucrezia Borgia." A very successful performance of "Tannhauser"
successful production of "St. Paul," but little if Mme. de Wilhorst was interesting in the Shadow was given recently in Cassel.
anything worth mentioning, musically speaking, Song from "Dinorah." Miss Berger's cornet solo M. Edouard Cazaneuve obtained a medal at the
was well rendered. The orchestra played in ad-
has taken place in Baltimore.
Musical Competition in Milan. His
A sad piece of news has been received here mirable unison and with excellent effect. Credit is International
corripositions, "Deux recueils de Melodie" and
however. Mrs. Caroline Richings-Bernard, at one due to Mr. Widmer, the leader.
"Myrto," have been highly praised by the local
time a great singer, and always an estimable lady
The Thalia Theatre has enjoyed a very pros- newspapers.
died on the 14th inst., at her residence in Richmond perous season.
Va. Before her removal to Richmond, a few years The Kennedys, the celebrated Scottish vocal- Miss Mertens, a young English artist, after one
ago, she resided in this city for a while, where her ists, have started on another tour of the world, year's study at the Milan-Conservatoire, has gained
efforts to improve the standard of vocal instruction and will give recitals of Scottish songs in Steinway the "Premio d'onore" and silver medal for singing
were not fully appreciated. She appeared in Hall on the evenings of Friday, the -Oth; Monday, and general musical knowledge. Since the con-
servatoire was founded this is the first time that
operas, cantatas, and all kinds of musical entt r-
the honor has been bestowed upon a foreign lady.
tainments, but had only a limited number of pupils the 23d, and Wednesday, the 25th inst.
Mr.
Frederick
Brandeis,
the
composer
and
or-
Receiving a call from the Mozart Society, of Rich
Brahms will proceed from Switzerland on a short
mond, she removed to that city,where she and her ganist of this city, has published, through Messrs. tour
through Holland, and will play then in Ham-
husband, Mr. Pierre Bernard, held lucrative Pond & Co., a festival "Tantum Ergo," for solo, burg
and Kiel.
quartette, chorus, and organ.
positions.
A
HE SaUEALSM
MUSICAL CHAT
-- digitized with support January
from 20th,
namm.org
ii
[TIC
Every word spoken by Mr. Sherwood must be Her death removes one of the historic person- The Newark Harmonic Society was to have
endorsed. He lias given the subject much time ages whose names are intimately connected with given a miscellaneous concert for the third enter-
and reflection, and his views are valuable and the development of music in America. She was tainment of this season at the Newark Opera
an excellent musician and a conscientious artiste. House, January 18. The full chorus of the society,
should be adopted as rapidly as possible.
It is proposed to give a benefit here to Mr. F. an orchestra from the New York Symphony
N. Crouch, the venerable composer of "Kathleen Society, Mile. Isidora Martinez, Mrs. Norman,
JOSEFFY.
Mavourneen." If I mistake not, he is now at work Miss Copleston, Mr. Fritch, and Signor Orlandini
A TALK WITH HIS MANAGER.
in a furniture factory in this city. Mnie. Patti, who were on the programme.
REPRESENTATIVE of THE MUSICAL CRITIC uses his song to assist her in raking in the green- Hague's "English, Irish, Scotch and Welsh"
AND TRADE REVIEW conversed recently with backs, should come to his aid.
minstrels have been attracting throngs to the
Mr. Henry Wolfsohn, the manager of Joseffy, who Prof. Hamerick continues his series of lectures Casino nightly.
has recently returned from a most successful con- at the Peabody, the latest being the tenth on the Miss Anna Wookey Brunswig sang December 21
cert tour throughout California, the far West and '^Esthetics of Music." Modesty compels me to at the Galesburg Opera House, assisted by Herr
remain silent for the present about these lectures.
the South.
Brunswig, baritone, and the following
"Our success," said Mr. Wolfsohn, "was truly Messrs. Chas. M. and Fred. E. Stieff, by virtue Ludwig
Quartette: Chas. A. Knorr, first tenor;
phenomenal. Remember, I had Joseffy out in of an order issued by the Sujjerior Court of this Chickering
H. Clark, second tenor; John E. Me Wade,
California alone. There was no 'support,' as he ity, recovered two pianos, valued at $700, which Chas.
bass; and Chas. F. Noble, second bass; Miss
played alone. I gave fourteen concerts to crowded had been in the possession of Wm. B. Hazelton. first
houses in San Francisco; also in the smaller This information in itself would be of no special Hattie Adams was pianist and accompanist.
California towns we played to large business. moment but for the reason that Hazelton is a The pupils of the Academy of Musical Culture,
You hare read of the ovations which Joseffy re- newspaper man, having formerly been on the Bal- Mr. Emil Baarts director, gave a concert on Jan-
ceived in San Francisco. It was really a great timore Sun and recently on the Baltimore Ameri- uary 5 at the Turner Hall. The pupils were much
can, and is better known as the starter of the praised by the teacher and audience for excellence
artistic triumph."
independent newspaper, The Times, which began and progress. Among the most advanced we
"How about the Southern tour?"
"In the small Southern cities we did a poor its existence on January 1, and has just died, only mention the Misses Wellmer, Munster, and Kyritz,
business, but in cities, for instance, like Memphis, fifteen days old. There is a great deal of talk and Masters Kramer, Alb, and Kyritz.
business was excellent, the receipts being large. just now in connection with the late Times, but
ABROAD.
Everywhere, however, Joseffy's artistic success nothing of musical interest; so it is of no con-
was pronounced. I can safely say that no other sequence to the readers of THE MUSICAL CRITTC AND Boito's "Mefistofele" is making the rounds of
YOU TERPE.
pianist traveling through this country ever made TRADE REVIEW.
European cities. It was received with great favor.
such an artistic 'sweep,' if I might call it so."
The opera will be produced at the Theatre de la
"What was the nature of his repertoire, in such
Monnaie, Brussels, in February.
cities, for instance, where a knowledge of classical
Following is given the programme of the Christ-
music is necessarily limited?"
mas afternoon concert at the Chateau d'Eau,
"Well," said Mr. Wolfsohn, "he never once
Paris, M. Ch. Lamoureux, conductor. These are
catered to any public taste, but invariably played
30 EAST FOURTEENTH STREET,
)
popular
concerts and the programme presents a
his classic repertoire. The many sad experiences
NEW YORK, January 17, 1882. j
contrast with what we call popular con-
of musicians who have adhered to the same Messrs. Dempsey & Carroll and the Union Square strange
certs here. Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony;
method made me dubious about his success in
Printing Company :
from the "Magic Flute," sung by Mile. Marie
this respect. But subsequent events surprised GENTLEMEN—lam informed that in this issue 0/ aria
air from Handel's "Samson," sung by
me. He absolutely fascinated the audiences his MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW, Mr. Marimon;
the same lady; overture, prelude to the third act
everywhere, even in very unmusical places; and Chas. Avery Welles has perpetrated even a grosser and
choral from "The Meistersinger," Richard
after playing what is usually considered a tedious 'ibel on me than he did in his last issue.
and overture, "Michael Angelo," by Niels
programme, the audiences often refused to leave If this should be the case, I desire hereby to inform Wagner,
the halls until he had played again. Is this not you that I shall proceed criminally against all parties W. Gade.
remarkable?"
concerned—writer, printers, and publishers. As my A young composer, M. Camille Dunezat, has
"Truly remarkable!"
'elations with your Mr. Carroll have always been brought out in Paria the first number of a publi-
"My experiences in San Francisco with Joseffy "rietidly, I desire to call your attention to this matter cation entitled "Soirees Pittoresque," containing
impel me to say that next to New York and Boston, before the issue of the paper to-morrow to the public. eighteen pieces of different styles and degrees of
difficulty.
that city is the most musical in this country."
Respectfully,
JOHN C. FREUND.
"Did you have many amusing incidents?"
The annual hearing of works by the holders of
"Did we?"
the "Prix de Rome" took place on December 22,
LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON THE ABOVE LETTER
Here Mr. Wolfsohn gave an additional twist to
at the Paris Conservatoire. "Kaddir," a Hindoo
his Napoleonic moustache, burst out into a horse WAS SENT TO US BY THE TJNTON SQUARE PRINTING legend, by M. Samuel Rousseau, and "Le Sinai,"
OMPANY, WHICH, NATURALLY, HAS NO INTEREST IN by M. Broutin, were performed. These two gen-
laugh, and went on as follows:
LUGGED INTO COURT AND WASTING VALUABLE tlemen held the prize in 1878.
'•I remember, for instance, in 'Frisco,' a tailor BEING
wrote a letter to Joseffy stating that he had in- TIME THERE.
Taverne des Trabans" will soon be played
vented a new method of playing major and minor WHETHER THE INDICTMENT AGAINST THE WRITER at "La
scales, and would like to have Joseffy's opinion. OF THE LETTER HAS BFEN SUPPRESSED BY HIS PUERILE the Opera Comique, Paris.
The Nouvelle Societe de Musique de Bruxelles,
A very funny episode occurred in Richmond. After METHODS, WILL APPEAR.
WITH ALL HIS KNOWLEDGE OF WAYS THAT ARE under the direction of M. Warnots, is reported as
the concert a lady came into the Green Room and
asked Joseffy to announce from the stage that an DARK, THIS MAN HAS EVIDENTLY NOT YET LEARNED having given a very good concert recently.
oyster supper of some ladies' society would come THAT T H E MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW IS Saint-Saen's cantata, "The Lyre and the Harp,"
off the next day. During a short trip we met a THE RECOGNIZED ORGAN OF THE MUSICIANS AND MUSIC will shortly be given in Berlin.
gentleman who tried to impress Joseffy with his TRADES OF AMERICA, AND CANNOT BE MOVED FROM At the Conservatoire, Brussels, for the first con-
daughter's abilities as a pianist, telling him that ITS PURPOSE BY ANY ACTION ON HIS PART.
cert of the season, the programme included Bee-
she played the 'China Cham' Polka, and that it I F THIS INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN GROSSLY LIBELED thoven's "First Symphony" and Mendelssohn's
BY US, AS HE CLAIMS, WHY DOES HE NOT PROCEED
took seven and one-half octaves to play it."
"Midsummer Night's Dream" music.
"Now, look here, Wolfsohn,
tliat'll do, that'll DIRECTLY AGAINST US, INSTEAD OF TRYING TO WORRY
1
OUR
PRINTER?
W
E
STAND
BY
WHAT
WE
HAVE
SAID,
The French National Academy of Music will
do; no more, if you please.'
Wolfsohn disappeared; but we hope not forever. AND ARE PERFECTLY WILLING TO MEET THIS MAN IN celebrate the birthday of the composer of "La
Muette" by a concert, at which the entire com-
COURT AT ANY TIME.
pany of the opera will sing "L'Amour sacre"e de
la Patrie." The inauguration of a full-length
"JENNIE LEE."—Miss Mary Glover, a promising
statue of Auber, ordered by the town of Caen,
young soprano, who has had the best musical
will take place at the same time. The Opera
training abroad, has been offered the title role^u
Comique will also give a concert, for which occa-
"Jennie Lee," an English operette about to be
sion the sculptor Chevalier has prepared a me-
introduced to Americans by Mr. Frederick Archer,
AT HOME.
dallion of Auber.
organist of Plymouth church. Miss Glover is
petite, pretty and clever, and ought to make a hit. The concert at the Metropolitan Casino, January It is reported from Leipzig that Herr Nessler's
8, was successful. Mme. Caroline Zeiss, Mme. new opera, "Der wilde Jager," met with but
Cora de Wilhorst and Signor Montegriffo were the moderate success on its production. This is partly
BALTIMORE.
vocalists, and Miss Anna Teresa Berger played attributed to the somewhat superficial character of
BALTIMORE, January 16r
upon the cornet. Mme. Zeiss sang an air by De
" H P H E calm after the storm" has surely come Beriot, "L'Elisire d'Amore Prendi per Me," and the libretto.
J_ over the musical world here, as since the the Drinking Song from "Lucrezia Borgia." A very successful performance of "Tannhauser"
successful production of "St. Paul," but little if Mme. de Wilhorst was interesting in the Shadow was given recently in Cassel.
anything worth mentioning, musically speaking, Song from "Dinorah." Miss Berger's cornet solo M. Edouard Cazaneuve obtained a medal at the
was well rendered. The orchestra played in ad-
has taken place in Baltimore.
Musical Competition in Milan. His
A sad piece of news has been received here mirable unison and with excellent effect. Credit is International
corripositions, "Deux recueils de Melodie" and
however. Mrs. Caroline Richings-Bernard, at one due to Mr. Widmer, the leader.
"Myrto," have been highly praised by the local
time a great singer, and always an estimable lady
The Thalia Theatre has enjoyed a very pros- newspapers.
died on the 14th inst., at her residence in Richmond perous season.
Va. Before her removal to Richmond, a few years The Kennedys, the celebrated Scottish vocal- Miss Mertens, a young English artist, after one
ago, she resided in this city for a while, where her ists, have started on another tour of the world, year's study at the Milan-Conservatoire, has gained
efforts to improve the standard of vocal instruction and will give recitals of Scottish songs in Steinway the "Premio d'onore" and silver medal for singing
were not fully appreciated. She appeared in Hall on the evenings of Friday, the -Oth; Monday, and general musical knowledge. Since the con-
servatoire was founded this is the first time that
operas, cantatas, and all kinds of musical entt r-
the honor has been bestowed upon a foreign lady.
tainments, but had only a limited number of pupils the 23d, and Wednesday, the 25th inst.
Mr.
Frederick
Brandeis,
the
composer
and
or-
Receiving a call from the Mozart Society, of Rich
Brahms will proceed from Switzerland on a short
mond, she removed to that city,where she and her ganist of this city, has published, through Messrs. tour
through Holland, and will play then in Ham-
husband, Mr. Pierre Bernard, held lucrative Pond & Co., a festival "Tantum Ergo," for solo, burg
and Kiel.
quartette, chorus, and organ.
positions.
A
HE SaUEALSM
MUSICAL CHAT
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