Music Trade Review
Issue: 1882 Vol. 5 N. 15 - Page 12
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March 5th, 1882.
'HE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
STEAKOSCH ITALIAN OPERA.
lower prices, higher expenses, and depends
FTER several months, we are again purely upon public patronage. He does not
ushered into a lively season of Italian get it, and even if he had a large chorus and
large orchestra, he would simply lose more
opera.
Mr. Max Strakosch opened what is inaptly money. This is a plain, common-sense view
called a Spring season of opera on Monday, of looking at operatic ventures in this city
AND
February 20. His company consists of some under the present auspices.
The operas were given just as we have
excellent artists, some very indifferent ones,
a small and incompetent chorus, and an or- often heard them here. In place of Maple-
son's large and often incompetent chorus, we
chestra gathered for the purpose.
With which is incorporated THE MUSIC TRADE JOURNAL.
The repertoire of operas during the two heard a small and incompetent chorus. The
weeks of performances was varied, and pre- orchestra with Mapleson was much superior
sented more operas than have ever been heard to Strakp*fch's; but, on the other hand, the
THE ORGAN
solo aptrfsts with Strakosch were, on the aver-
here in such a short period of time.
This repertoire included "Lucia," "Aida," age/superior to Mapleson's.
"Kigoletto," "Ballo in Maschera," "II Bar-
"Faust," "Hamlet," "Sonnambula,?
AND THE MUSIC TRADES OF AMERICA. bier,"
C. FR
D, grown weary of his lucu-
"II Trovatore," k 'Traviata," and "Ei-nanC
• brations on the Centennial, the piano war,
The artists consist, first of all, of Madame and other ancient and mossgrown topics, has
PUBLISHED on THE 5th & 20th OF EACH MONTH
Etelka Gerster; then Mile. Marie/Leslino, turned the light of his luminous intellect on
At 864 Broadway, bet. 17th and 18th Sts.
soprano ; Miss Van Arnheim, soprano ; Miss the secrets of the sanctum. In his delicate
AMERICAN NEWS CO.,
-
-
SOLE AGENTS. Abbie Carrington, soprano; Mile. Prasini,
and virginal style, he holds np to ridicule
contralto. The male singers are Signor Gia- Mr. Copleston, of The World, and his daugh-
nini, Signor Ciapini, Mr. George Sweet, and ter. The animus for the attack seems to be
Signor Mancini, also Signor Lazzarini.
that not long ago Fr
d wrote to Cople-
Editor and Proprietor.
The chorus, as we said before, was exceed- ston, asking him to notice his paper in The
ingly small, and the orchestra, outside of a World. Mr. Copleston did not notice it.
All communications should be addressed to the editor,
few musicians that have been engaged for the Accordingly, when Miss Copleston's piano
CHARLES AVKRY WELLES, 8IH Broadway, N. Y. City.
Checks and Post-Office Orders should be made payable to season, consisted of persons selected for the
CHARLES AVERY WELLES, Proprietor.
recital took place she was treated in a very
We are not responsible for the return of rejected manu- occasion, and changed according to their local
slighting manner by the paper that had not
script.
Correspondence must always be accompanied by the name engagements.
been noticed.
and address of the sender, not necessarily for publication, but,
A great deal of talk has been indulged in
as a guarantee of good faith.
There is frequently a reason for some
Trade reports, items and communications, relating to the regarding the two weeks of Strakosch Opera.
music trade, are solicited from all parts of the world.
things that happen.
Let it be understood that Mr. Strakosch's
pay-roll for solo artists is more than double
NEW YORK, MARCH 5, 1882.
IN' effort is making to start a irfusical
that of Col. Mapleson's. Gerster receives as
society in this city. We shouM be glad
much as all the female artists of the Maple-
to
see
such an organization put/on a good
son
Company
in
the
aggregate.
Gerster
ADVERTISING RATES.
drew all the audiences at Booth's, while Mile. basis, if it is rightly managed. It would at
The following is the schedule of advertising rates for Leslino, an artiste equally as competent as least lead to closer acquaintance among many
the MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW :
any in Mapleson's troupe, suffered because musicians who now rarely meet, and, in dif-
ferent ways, would aid them in their chosen
she was unknown here.
COVER PAGES.
fields of work.
The four pages of the cover are divided into two col- Such matters must enter into a considera-
umns to a page.
tion of operatic management. For certain
IN THE WIDTH OF A SINGLE COLUMN ON THESE roles Signor Gianini is an exceptional artist,
r I "IIiERE is no help for it. In spite of the
OOVER PAGES THE EATE IS
yet he was really unknown, and about the J - size of T H E MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE
$ 2 0 PER INCH for one quarter (3 months.)
time he is making a reputation he is obliged REVIEW this issue, it is so crowded with in-
INSIDE PAGES.
to leave. Strakosch has succeeded in secur- teresting reading matter and advertisements
The inside pages are divided into three columns to a ing Zeiss, the contralto, for some of his per- that we are obliged to omit a good deal that
page.
formances. She is one of the greatest contral- is important.
IN THE WIDTH OP A SINGLE COLUMN ON THESE
tos in the United States to-day, but is com- All of the omitted matter will appear in
INSIDE PAGES THE RATE IS
paratively unknown, and, therefore, does not the issue of March 20, which will be in
$ 1 4 PER INCH for one quarter (3 months).
draw large audiences.
every way a remarkable number.
DIRECTORY.
This condition of affairs may be due to
Including subscription to the MUSICAL CRITIC AND
mismanagement, but even so, a manager,
TRADE REVIEW.
A TEMPEST, IN A TEAPOT.
In the ''Directory of the MUSICAL PROFESSION AND when he has valuable solo artists, cannot
E.
W.
O. McCKEEKY pluckily lost $8,000
overburden
himself
with
heavy
expenses,
in
- THE Music TRADES," a space of THREE LINES,
at the Bijou Opera House in bringing out
NEITHER MORE NOR LESS, IS ALLOWED FOR A SINGLE the shape of choruses, and orchestra and mise
^!AitD. These cards will not be taken for a shorter time en scene, if the public does not give a hearty his comic oj-tera, "L'Afrique." He believed that
he had a good thing in the opera, and was ready
than one year, and their wording cannot be altered after
the first insertion, except in the case of a change of ad- support to the undertaking.
to stake his last dollar on his judgment.
dr&bs, or something equally necessary. Payment for Moreover, Strakosch has no special arrange-
The trouble with the production was that the
these cards MUST INVARIABLY BE MADE IN AD-
ments which enable him to give operas here libretto was so unutterably absurd that it ruined
VA}*CE. They will not be inserted until paid for.
beauty there was in the music.
wit' out paying rent. He must pay rent, but, whatever
• : - THE RATE FOR A SINGLE CARD IS
And speaking about Mr. McCreery's own opera,
$ 1 U , THREE LINES, ONE TEAR, INCLUDING ONE notwithstanding this, he charges much less,
we wonder whether he is acquainted with a gentle-
TEAY'S SUBSCRIPTION TO THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND
and, taken all in all, often gave a better per- man named Myer.
TBA.DE REVIEW, INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
formance than the presentations of "Martha,"
The fracas at the Bijou, caused by the withdrawal
"II Barbier," Trovatore," and other operas of the leading lady, Miss Marie Glover, has been
described already in these columns, and Mc-
R A T E S
under the Colonel's management.
Creery's friends have taken some exception to it.
Opera cannot succeed in New York under An estimable lady, who writes the New York let-
••VTT . - dyu If. ::.
the unfavorable circumstances that prevail at ters to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, over the nom
•**.-; f ' SUITED • STATES AND CANADA.
present. The one-star system may succeed, de plume of "Olive Harper," called at our office
.„'- r ?TM\ rales for subscription to the MUSICAL CRITIC
but the ensemble system cannot succeed, un- and spoke a good word for Mr. McCreery.
"I am very sorry that this has happened," she
- A-N^"3?EAt>E,REVIEW in the United States and Canada less there is a regular subscription every sea-
said, "for I was instrumental in securing the en-
son far in advance of the performances. gagement for Miss Glover. She is a sweet little
X YEAR {includingpostage)
$2.OO
6 MUS.,
"'
"
l . O O Mapleson has something of the kind, but he girl, and 1 am sorry she has acted as she has done.
S Mbs.,.
"; T
"
5 O takes advantage of it, and does not fulfill his I am afraid she has injured herself by her behavior
in the lobby of the Bijou Theatre the night she
promises, but brings out one or two unknown left
.H .0 ~U ,;:::F0m&N COUNTRIES.
the com])any. I am very sorry the child has
artists, or even worse than that, debutantes. acted so."
In att foreign countries included in the Postal Union The subscriptions having been paid in, the
"Are you acquainted with the terms of the
the rates for subscription to this paper are:
1 M
YEAR (includingpostage)
--. .•
$2.5O subscribers submit, and as the thing is fash- contract?" was asked.
"Certainly, I know all about it. Mr. McCreery
., i.2r> ionable, it can be repeated next season.
never promised to pay Miss Glover in advance.
.^.Stos.,;^.,v --,;.; , ; y,;.\;^.::..
65
Strakosch comes here with a large number He paid her forty dollars in advance, on Monday
... , ^ l i t THE ABOVE KATES MU^C INVARIABLY BE PAID
of artists, generally unknown, just like of the first week, and the remaining thirty-five
' IN - AD'V ANCE: .- - - " 1 " J^* J L - " L _• - ° -"' : =;
Mapleson's, but he has no subscription, dollars at the end of the work, nnd her salary for
& t^?. 1 ?. h?f : 1O CENTS.
A
TRADE REVIEW.
Of the Musicians
J
CHARLES AVERY WELLES,
A
M
" C m s
!•*'"
- • - ' - • ' - - - •
• - • • • - .
Music Trade Review -- © mbsi.org, arcade-museum.com -- digitized with support from namm.org
March 5th, 1882.
'HE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
STEAKOSCH ITALIAN OPERA.
lower prices, higher expenses, and depends
FTER several months, we are again purely upon public patronage. He does not
ushered into a lively season of Italian get it, and even if he had a large chorus and
large orchestra, he would simply lose more
opera.
Mr. Max Strakosch opened what is inaptly money. This is a plain, common-sense view
called a Spring season of opera on Monday, of looking at operatic ventures in this city
AND
February 20. His company consists of some under the present auspices.
The operas were given just as we have
excellent artists, some very indifferent ones,
a small and incompetent chorus, and an or- often heard them here. In place of Maple-
son's large and often incompetent chorus, we
chestra gathered for the purpose.
With which is incorporated THE MUSIC TRADE JOURNAL.
The repertoire of operas during the two heard a small and incompetent chorus. The
weeks of performances was varied, and pre- orchestra with Mapleson was much superior
sented more operas than have ever been heard to Strakp*fch's; but, on the other hand, the
THE ORGAN
solo aptrfsts with Strakosch were, on the aver-
here in such a short period of time.
This repertoire included "Lucia," "Aida," age/superior to Mapleson's.
"Kigoletto," "Ballo in Maschera," "II Bar-
"Faust," "Hamlet," "Sonnambula,?
AND THE MUSIC TRADES OF AMERICA. bier,"
C. FR
D, grown weary of his lucu-
"II Trovatore," k 'Traviata," and "Ei-nanC
• brations on the Centennial, the piano war,
The artists consist, first of all, of Madame and other ancient and mossgrown topics, has
PUBLISHED on THE 5th & 20th OF EACH MONTH
Etelka Gerster; then Mile. Marie/Leslino, turned the light of his luminous intellect on
At 864 Broadway, bet. 17th and 18th Sts.
soprano ; Miss Van Arnheim, soprano ; Miss the secrets of the sanctum. In his delicate
AMERICAN NEWS CO.,
-
-
SOLE AGENTS. Abbie Carrington, soprano; Mile. Prasini,
and virginal style, he holds np to ridicule
contralto. The male singers are Signor Gia- Mr. Copleston, of The World, and his daugh-
nini, Signor Ciapini, Mr. George Sweet, and ter. The animus for the attack seems to be
Signor Mancini, also Signor Lazzarini.
that not long ago Fr
d wrote to Cople-
Editor and Proprietor.
The chorus, as we said before, was exceed- ston, asking him to notice his paper in The
ingly small, and the orchestra, outside of a World. Mr. Copleston did not notice it.
All communications should be addressed to the editor,
few musicians that have been engaged for the Accordingly, when Miss Copleston's piano
CHARLES AVKRY WELLES, 8IH Broadway, N. Y. City.
Checks and Post-Office Orders should be made payable to season, consisted of persons selected for the
CHARLES AVERY WELLES, Proprietor.
recital took place she was treated in a very
We are not responsible for the return of rejected manu- occasion, and changed according to their local
slighting manner by the paper that had not
script.
Correspondence must always be accompanied by the name engagements.
been noticed.
and address of the sender, not necessarily for publication, but,
A great deal of talk has been indulged in
as a guarantee of good faith.
There is frequently a reason for some
Trade reports, items and communications, relating to the regarding the two weeks of Strakosch Opera.
music trade, are solicited from all parts of the world.
things that happen.
Let it be understood that Mr. Strakosch's
pay-roll for solo artists is more than double
NEW YORK, MARCH 5, 1882.
IN' effort is making to start a irfusical
that of Col. Mapleson's. Gerster receives as
society in this city. We shouM be glad
much as all the female artists of the Maple-
to
see
such an organization put/on a good
son
Company
in
the
aggregate.
Gerster
ADVERTISING RATES.
drew all the audiences at Booth's, while Mile. basis, if it is rightly managed. It would at
The following is the schedule of advertising rates for Leslino, an artiste equally as competent as least lead to closer acquaintance among many
the MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW :
any in Mapleson's troupe, suffered because musicians who now rarely meet, and, in dif-
ferent ways, would aid them in their chosen
she was unknown here.
COVER PAGES.
fields of work.
The four pages of the cover are divided into two col- Such matters must enter into a considera-
umns to a page.
tion of operatic management. For certain
IN THE WIDTH OF A SINGLE COLUMN ON THESE roles Signor Gianini is an exceptional artist,
r I "IIiERE is no help for it. In spite of the
OOVER PAGES THE EATE IS
yet he was really unknown, and about the J - size of T H E MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE
$ 2 0 PER INCH for one quarter (3 months.)
time he is making a reputation he is obliged REVIEW this issue, it is so crowded with in-
INSIDE PAGES.
to leave. Strakosch has succeeded in secur- teresting reading matter and advertisements
The inside pages are divided into three columns to a ing Zeiss, the contralto, for some of his per- that we are obliged to omit a good deal that
page.
formances. She is one of the greatest contral- is important.
IN THE WIDTH OP A SINGLE COLUMN ON THESE
tos in the United States to-day, but is com- All of the omitted matter will appear in
INSIDE PAGES THE RATE IS
paratively unknown, and, therefore, does not the issue of March 20, which will be in
$ 1 4 PER INCH for one quarter (3 months).
draw large audiences.
every way a remarkable number.
DIRECTORY.
This condition of affairs may be due to
Including subscription to the MUSICAL CRITIC AND
mismanagement, but even so, a manager,
TRADE REVIEW.
A TEMPEST, IN A TEAPOT.
In the ''Directory of the MUSICAL PROFESSION AND when he has valuable solo artists, cannot
E.
W.
O. McCKEEKY pluckily lost $8,000
overburden
himself
with
heavy
expenses,
in
- THE Music TRADES," a space of THREE LINES,
at the Bijou Opera House in bringing out
NEITHER MORE NOR LESS, IS ALLOWED FOR A SINGLE the shape of choruses, and orchestra and mise
^!AitD. These cards will not be taken for a shorter time en scene, if the public does not give a hearty his comic oj-tera, "L'Afrique." He believed that
he had a good thing in the opera, and was ready
than one year, and their wording cannot be altered after
the first insertion, except in the case of a change of ad- support to the undertaking.
to stake his last dollar on his judgment.
dr&bs, or something equally necessary. Payment for Moreover, Strakosch has no special arrange-
The trouble with the production was that the
these cards MUST INVARIABLY BE MADE IN AD-
ments which enable him to give operas here libretto was so unutterably absurd that it ruined
VA}*CE. They will not be inserted until paid for.
beauty there was in the music.
wit' out paying rent. He must pay rent, but, whatever
• : - THE RATE FOR A SINGLE CARD IS
And speaking about Mr. McCreery's own opera,
$ 1 U , THREE LINES, ONE TEAR, INCLUDING ONE notwithstanding this, he charges much less,
we wonder whether he is acquainted with a gentle-
TEAY'S SUBSCRIPTION TO THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND
and, taken all in all, often gave a better per- man named Myer.
TBA.DE REVIEW, INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
formance than the presentations of "Martha,"
The fracas at the Bijou, caused by the withdrawal
"II Barbier," Trovatore," and other operas of the leading lady, Miss Marie Glover, has been
described already in these columns, and Mc-
R A T E S
under the Colonel's management.
Creery's friends have taken some exception to it.
Opera cannot succeed in New York under An estimable lady, who writes the New York let-
••VTT . - dyu If. ::.
the unfavorable circumstances that prevail at ters to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, over the nom
•**.-; f ' SUITED • STATES AND CANADA.
present. The one-star system may succeed, de plume of "Olive Harper," called at our office
.„'- r ?TM\ rales for subscription to the MUSICAL CRITIC
but the ensemble system cannot succeed, un- and spoke a good word for Mr. McCreery.
"I am very sorry that this has happened," she
- A-N^"3?EAt>E,REVIEW in the United States and Canada less there is a regular subscription every sea-
said, "for I was instrumental in securing the en-
son far in advance of the performances. gagement for Miss Glover. She is a sweet little
X YEAR {includingpostage)
$2.OO
6 MUS.,
"'
"
l . O O Mapleson has something of the kind, but he girl, and 1 am sorry she has acted as she has done.
S Mbs.,.
"; T
"
5 O takes advantage of it, and does not fulfill his I am afraid she has injured herself by her behavior
in the lobby of the Bijou Theatre the night she
promises, but brings out one or two unknown left
.H .0 ~U ,;:::F0m&N COUNTRIES.
the com])any. I am very sorry the child has
artists, or even worse than that, debutantes. acted so."
In att foreign countries included in the Postal Union The subscriptions having been paid in, the
"Are you acquainted with the terms of the
the rates for subscription to this paper are:
1 M
YEAR (includingpostage)
--. .•
$2.5O subscribers submit, and as the thing is fash- contract?" was asked.
"Certainly, I know all about it. Mr. McCreery
., i.2r> ionable, it can be repeated next season.
never promised to pay Miss Glover in advance.
.^.Stos.,;^.,v --,;.; , ; y,;.\;^.::..
65
Strakosch comes here with a large number He paid her forty dollars in advance, on Monday
... , ^ l i t THE ABOVE KATES MU^C INVARIABLY BE PAID
of artists, generally unknown, just like of the first week, and the remaining thirty-five
' IN - AD'V ANCE: .- - - " 1 " J^* J L - " L _• - ° -"' : =;
Mapleson's, but he has no subscription, dollars at the end of the work, nnd her salary for
& t^?. 1 ?. h?f : 1O CENTS.
A
TRADE REVIEW.
Of the Musicians
J
CHARLES AVERY WELLES,
A
M
" C m s
!•*'"
- • - ' - • ' - - - •
• - • • • - .
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