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THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
from "Aida" and "II Trevatore." Th« operas
during the week will be "William Tell," "Hugue-
noU," "Carmen," "Magic Flute," and, to our sur-
prise, "Fidelio." The chorus consists, in addition
to Mapleson'g, of 112 singers from Cincinnati, and
the orchestra will number 100 under Arditi.
February 5th, 1882.
operatic honors, but it may be said that Miss
Glover promises to develope into an excellent
singer, and, with some attention to stage business,
will be a valuable addition to an operatic com-
pany.
Miss Keiler, of St. Louis, another debutante,
carried herself fairly through the operette
by virtue of remarkable self-possession, for her
NEW YORK CHORUS SOCIETY.
voice is thin and untrained.
NEW organization has great difficulties to The St. Louis drummers were out in full force,
contend with, which in many cases cannot and must have spent a week's commissions in
be overcome, and which often cripple its energies. floral tributes.
Of all musical organizations, a chorus society
Mr. Branson made an excellent Lieutenant.
presents the greatest obstacles in the course of con- His voice is good, and would be improved by
struction.
study, but for an amateur he gave a very pleasing
AT HOME.
This is particularly so in this country, where interpretation of his role.
The New York Philharmonic Club will give its
choruses are unpaid, and depend for their exist- The chorus was sung prettily, but the beauty of
fourth concert in Chickering Hall on February 7,
ence on the inclination of each individual member. the women will never make their sex envious.
presenting the following programme: Trio in F,
The New York Chorus Society, notwithstanding
op. 42, Neils Gade—1. Allegro animato; 2. Allegro
many difficulties, has at last reached a permanent
position which will be of lasting benefit to the mu- AN ENTERPRISING MANAGER.—Mr. F. W. Mitch - molto vivace; 3. Andantino; 4. Finale: Allegro
sical world. The first public rehearsal was held 11, manager of the Norwalk Opera House, at Nor- con fusco—Piano, violin, violoncello, Mr. Con-
at Steinway Hall, January 27, the concert on Jan- walk, Conn., closed that place of amusement stantin Sternberg; (a) Es Muss Ein Wunderbares
uary 28. The programme was overburdened and during the month of January for the purpose of Sein, Liszt; (b) Er 1st Gekommen, R. Franz—
cumbersome, although the selections were admira- making extensive alterations and improvements. Mrs. Annie Norton-Hartdegen; Sonata, Nicolo
The opera house is now attractively fitted up and Porpora—1(>86-17<>(!—1. Grave—Fuga allegro; 2.
bly chosen.
Mr. Thomas exacted too much from the male is presenting first-class attractions. New scenery Aria Lento; 3. Allegretto moderate—Violin and
singers, and tired them out before the closing and new orchestra chairs have been placed in the piano, Mr. Richard Arnold; (a) Gavotte, (b) Ma-
lall. The ceiling has been re-decorated and the zurka, (c) Danse Mauresque, Sternberg. Mr. Con-
number.
The chorus is an excellent body of singers, with house thoroughly repainted and renovated. It stantin Sternberg; Scotch Songs, op. 108, Bee-
the exception of the tenors, who are uncertain in has a seating capacity of 800, and should be well thoven—(a) "Sunset," (b) Oh! sweet were the
attack, and more so in piano passages, where the patronized by the 15,000 inhabitants of Norwalk. hours," (c) "The sweetest lad was Jamie," (d)
timbre must be delicate, and not hoarse and at the The opera house has a good record, many inter- Could this ill world have been contriv'd," (e)
sting attractions having appeared there in recent The Highland Watch"—Soprano, violin, violon-
same time wavering.
piano, Mrs. Annie Norton-Hartdegen;
These faults became especially prominent in the years. Manager Mitchell is a pushing, enterprising cello,
No. 2, in D minor, op. 75, Antonio
"CEdipus" music. Yet such discrepancies can easily man, and is negotiating for big attractions in dif- Quartette,
Bazzini—1. Allegro appassionato; 2. Andante
be remedied, and we doubt not that by the time ferent parts of the country.
con moto; 3. Gavotte (Juter mezzo); 4. Quasi
the concert is given the chorus will equal in qual-
presto—Two violins, viola, violoncello.
ity any of its size.
AN
INTERESTING
CONCERT.
The interesting numbers on the programme were:
J. K. Paine's music to "CEdipus Tyrannus," for
HE students of the New York College of Music The Standard Quartette Club gave its third
male voices, tenor, and orchestra, and Joseft'y's
gave a very meritorious concert in the new chamber music concert in Steck Hall, January 24,
"Scherzo."
concert hall of the college building on the evening presenting the following programme: Mendels-
sohn, Quartette, No. 1, E flat, major—1. Adagia
Mr. Paine is one of the most talented native of January 29.
composers, who has a remarkably intellectual grasp There were no vacant seats some time before the non troppo, and Allegro con tardante; 2. Con-
of the art.
concert began. Friends and relatives of the pupils zo netta allegretto; 3. Andante expressivo; 4.
He understands how to subordinate the musical were out in full force, and, besides the Board of Molto allegro and vivace; Beethoven, Trio,op. 70,
idea to the spirit and direction of the Greek trag- Supervisors, there were present many prominent No. 1, D major, for piano, violin, and violoncello
edy. Originality is wanting in the score of his citizens who warmly desire the success of a con- —1. Allegro vivace e con brio; 2. Largo assai ed
"(Edipus" music, as the Mendelssohn sequences servatory as well conducted as the New York Col- expressivo; 3. Presto; Haydn, Quartette, op. 33,
No. 3, C major—1. Allegro moderate; 2. Scherzo
joined to the peculiar instrumental effects of Wag- lege of Music.
(allegretto); 3. Adagio; 4. Presto.
ner's method show the combination most influen- The following programme was presented:
tial with him.
Albert D. Hubbard gave an interesting concert
Yet, taken all in all, his work has the merit of
on January 30 in Chickering Hall. He was as-
being an intellectual production, which seeks for Trio, op. 52, A. Rubinstein, Mrs. L. Haas, as- sisted by Mile. Christine Rossee, soprano. The
success in the legitimate application of the rules sisted by L. Alexander and E. Jonas; Don Carlo, following programme was presented: Part first—
of the art.
Verdi, Mr. Loren Bragden; "Le Petit Tambour,' a Minuet, Moza'rt; b Theme and variations, op.
Joseffy's "Scherzo Fantastique," for piano and Ferd. Davis, Miss H. B. Tidd; concerto, op. 54, R 142, No. 3, Schubert; c First movement, "Sonata
orchestra, can be ranged among the delicate scher- Schumann, (a) Intermezzo, (b) Allegro afl'ettuoso, Pathetique," op. 13, Beethoven—Albert D. Hub-
zos of the romantic school of piano composers. It Miss Louise Vincent; romanza (Linda di Chamou- bard; Aria, Semiramide, Rossini, Mile. Christine
shows Joseffy's own peculiar style of playing, his nix), Donizetti, Miss A. G. Murphy.
Rosse; a Prelude, op. 35, No. 1, Mendelssohn; b
delicacy of touch, his highly developed technique,
Slumber Song, op. 124, No. 2, Schumann; c Po-
and his light and buoyant style. He played it as
lonaise, op. 11, No. 1, Moszkowski—Albert D.
he plays everything, with grace and expression.
Quartette for four violins, Jac. Dont, Masters Hubbard. Part second—a Melody, op. 3, Rubin-
Fritz Williams, D. Mannes, W. Kolm, S. Levy stein; b Romance, Saint-Sao'ns; c Scherzo, op. 31,
Theprogramme in full was as follows:
air and variations, H. Proch, Mrs. C. H. Pine; Rigo- Chopin—Albert D. Hubbard; Serenade, Gounod,
Utrecht Jubilato—Handel.
letto fantaisie, Franz Liszt, Miss J. L. Fish; "Una Mile. Christine Rosse; a Lohengrin, arranged by
Choral fantasia—Beethoven.
Voce Poco Fa," Rossini, Mrs. W. L. Miller; Ca- Liszt, Wagner; b Nocturne, Liszt; c Valse, op. 3,
CEdipus music—Paine.
Nocturne, from Beatrice and Bendick—Berlioz. vatina, Raff, Master David Mannes; duet, "Di Wieniawski—Albert D. Hubbard.
Viscardo io sono amante," Mercadante, Mrs. C.
Scherzo Fantastique—Joseffy.
H. Pine, Miss A. G. Murphy; "God in Nature,'
Chorus, third act, Meistersinger—Wagner.
The Symphony Society was to have given its
Franz Schubert, Vocal Sight Reading Class.
fourth public rehearsal in Steinway Hall on Feb-
Both students and teachers deserve great credit ruary 2. Master Michael Benner was to make his
A NEW COMIC OPEEA.
for the manner in which this programme was pre first appearance.
^ ' T 'AFRIQUE," the comic opera produced at sented. The pupils seemed to be as much at ease
A brilliant reception was given by Company A,
I j the Bijou Opera House on January 30, as if they were performing in their own homes.
is a work of a very uneven order of merit.
A romanza from "Linda di Chaniounix" was of the Seventh Regiment, on January 24, and the
The least said about the libretto the better.
sung with charming expression by Miss Murphy, music was of a very enjoyable character. Mr. M.
The puna and "gags" perpetrated in the Trans- who has an excellent contralto voice, and Mrs. H. Reeve played a violin solo, being accompanied
vaal would astonish the Boers themselves.
Pine rendered Prodi's air and variations in an on the piano by Miss H. L. Stan ton. Miss Addie
The music of the operette, however, is meri- artistic manner that earned a well merited encore. Kellani sang, and Signer Agramonte was the ac-
torious, and is the work of Mr. Wayman C. Mc-
"Una Voce Poco Fa" was brilliantly sung by companist for the evening.
Creery.
Mrs. Miller. Miss Fish skillfully played a Rigo-
ABROAD.
It has a number of very pretty airs, and, although letto fantaisie, and Masters Williams, Mannes,
Mme. Albani. after her success in Berlin, has
various composers are slightly suggested here and Kohn, and Levy rendered a quartette for violins in
returned to London, but will shortly leave for
there, Mr. McCreery evidently has an individuality a very good style.
all his own, which will be developed by study and The concert was a very entertaining event Monacco for rest.
experience in writing.
throughout, and shows the effect of the able Johannes Brahms repeated his new piano con-
Following was the cast: Captain Fitzhugh directorship of Mr. Louis Alexander.
at the New Year's concert of the Leipsic
Montague Jones, Fred W. Lennox; Lieutenant Between the two parts of the programme, Mr. certo
Gewandhaus.
Geoffry Plantagenet Hamilton DeBracy, M. Algernon S. Sullivan spoke in an interesting way
Rheinthaler's first opora, "Catherine of Heil-
Philip Branson; Sergeant Tops, Jos. S. Greens- about the good features of the college, and urged
felder; Mynheer Arent Van Zwickenboot, Harry the establishment of free scholarship. The other broun," Avill soon be produced at Frankfort.
Staudish; Mynheer Pietrus Zayderhausen, E S. members of the Board of Supervisors are: E. H
Grant; Corporal Hops, J. H. Percival; Georgina Schermerhorn, Hector Havemeyer, Theodore Gounod's "St. Cecilia" mass was sung recently
Montague-Jones, daughter of the Captain, Marie Thomas, A. S. Webb, Julius Hallgarten, O. F in Florence.
Glover; Alice, her maid, Lizzie Keller.
Livingston, C. F. Tretbar, and Thomas Hunter.
The Philharmonic Society of St. Petersburgh
Miss Marie Glover, a prepossessing young deb
has been in existence eighty years.
utante, made a very favorable impression on the
audience. She has a mezzo soprano voice of fine The Rubinstein piano recitals which are to take BIJOU HERON'S RETURN.—Miss Helen Stoepel,
place this month in Paris are guaranteed by a formerly known in this city as Bijou Heron, will
quality, which she uses with technical skill.
A debut is hnrdly a fair occasion on which to large subscription. Rubinstein has a chance now play the role of Berangere in "Odette," at Daly'a
Theatre, on February 6.
pass critical judgment on a young candidate for to repeat his London triumphs.
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