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July 5th,
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MUSICAL
CRITIC AND -- TRADE
A new musical organization, called
THE ROCHESTER SYMPHONY SOCIETY,
When one of them is found who has the courage
and acts upon the same, some of our old fogies
get up a perfect howl and abuse the persons
roundly for doing just the very thing that should
be done.
They should know that criticism stimulates, and
that the want of proper stimulation is too appar-
ent here now to be overlooked. We want the
critics to "go for us," to use a popular expression,
and then we can reciprocate by "going for them,"
and showing them what can be done here.
I never see any of
has recently been organized under the direction
of Prof. Henry Greiner, and comprises about forty
amateur and professional musicians.
Concerts
are announced for November and March.
The soloists thus far engaged are Miss Drasdil
and Mrs. E. A. Osgood. A concert is to be given
in the City Hall the 27th inst., for the benefit of
the Sisters of Mercy. The programme will be
rendered by home talent.
Miss Emma Boderick, of New York, former
OUB SHBET MUSIC PUBLISHERS
Rochesterian, is spending the Summer in this city
for the purpose of teaching vocal music.
noticed in the "Review of Music" in your paper.
Two of our local musicians, Mr. Frank M. Bot- It surprises me that they do not send their publi-
tune and Miss Bertha Widner, were married last cations to you for review. This would bring them
•week.
to public notice and would assist in circulating
Congratulations and best wishes are in order musical compositions published in our city.
from hosts of musical friends.
M.
As it would be considered an impropriety for
me to tell them of this personally, I again use
your valuable columns to issue forth some more
stimulation. There is really better music pub-
lished here than one would suppose, and I am
therefore more astonished that it is not sent to you
for review.
BALTIMORE.
I may find time soon to send you a list of lady
singers. They often please UB with their effusions,
BALTIMORE, June 30.
and some of them make concert nights hideous.
INCE my last letter I have really been unable As soon as I find time I will gather full informa-
to find any material worthy of much atten- tion on the subject and embody it in a letter.
tion, and had nearly come to the conclusion not
You TERPE.
S
to send anything to THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND
TRADE REVIEW. I will, however, endeavor to give
you such information, although scanty, as I could
find in this very warm weather.
The weather has been so very warm, or say hot,
that the local musical world has done nothing
worth recording. Preparations for the departure
of
TALK OF THE DAY
MME. GERSTER'S MOVEMENTS.—Mme. Gerster has
arrived at her home at Bologna, Italy, where her
husband, Dr. Gardini, is U. S. Consul. She has
by this time fulfilled several important engage-
ments.
She may return here for the seasons
1883-84.
GILBERT AND SULLIVAN'S NEW OPEBA.—Messrs.
Gilbert and Sullivan will be in New York in October
to superintend the rehearsals of their new opera.
The work will be brought out simultaneously in
New York and England. Mr. Grossmith will take
Mr. Ryley's place here. The latter goes to Lon-
don.
STILL A GBEAT VIOLINIST.—Sivori played at the
third organ concert at the Trocadero, Paris. His
execution and tone were remarkable, considering
his advanced age. He is apparently still one of
the great living violinists.
RICHTER'S CONTEMPLATED TRIP. — Herr
Hans
Richter may come to the United States next year
to direct concerts and operas, probably more of
the former than the latter. He has been directing
the Wagner operas this season at Drury Lane,
London.
$4,800 FOR A STRADTVARIUS.—The violinist, Mar-
sick, has purchased from a Mr. Lauris, of Glas-
gow, Scotland, a Stradivarius violin for $4,800.
The instrument formerly belonged to the Adams
collection.
CHAWLES'S BLOODHOUNDS.—Mr. Charles Maple-
son proposes to bring to London an "Uncle Tom's
ABOUT CHOPIN.
Cabin" troupe, with real bloodhounds, during
N 1828 Chopin left his native land and visited July and August.
Berlin, and the year following Vienna, Prague,
OUR SAENGERBUND
THURSBY IN BROOKLYN.—Miss Emma Thursby
Toplitz, and Dresden. Everywhere his talents in-
to the Philadelphia celebration were all completed, sured him success, and the hearty, child-like enjoy- is expected in Brooklyn during the month of
and yesterday the organization departed for the ment of all he saw and heard, which appears in his August. Maurice Strakosck will not accompany
her.
city of brotherly love to take part in the Saenger- letters, is pleasant to see.
On one occasion, when he had been traveling for
fest—and bring home a prize, we hope .
A GOOD IDEA.—"Give the authors a chancel"
several
days
in
the
slow
fashion
of
German
dili-
Your exposure of the "Virginia" transaction, in
he was delighted and surprised, on stopping says the London Musical Opinion and Music Trade
engaging several singers for the special purpose gences,
a small post-house, to discover a grand pianoforte Review, and so say we. Let programmes give the
of winning a prize, certainly produced commotion at
in one of the rooms, and still more surprised to find
in certain quarters. Such practices never should it in tune—thanks, probably, to the musical taste of names of authors as well as composers of songg.
The words of a song have frequently more value
be tolerated.
the Postmasters family. He sat down instantly
During the encampment of the Grand Army of and began to improvise in his peculiarly happy man- than the music, and usually an equal value.
the Republic, which was celebrated in this city ner ; one by one the travelers were attracted by the Heine's and Goethe's poems are often used by
last week, there were several very excellent mili- unwonted sweet sounds, one of them even letting Schumann, Rubinstein and others. Why not
tary and brass bands in attendance. The marine his beloved pipe go out in his ecstacy. The Post- say so?
band, of Washington, serenaded the Baltimore Sun master, his wife, and his two daughters joined the
AN INTERESTING PERFORMANCE.—The other day
and gave concerts on the portico of the Eutaw group of listeners.
Unmindful of his audience, of the journey, the we heard Prof. Henry Maylath and his son per-
House. These open air concerts and those of
a four-handed piano composition dedicated
Martland's Brockton (Mass.) Band were very much lapse of time, and everything but the music, Chopin form
Mr. J. R. Ptaszyk, which should be published,
enjoyed by immense multitudes of listeners that continued to play and his companions to listen in to
rapt attention, when they were suddenly aroused by as it would find rapid sale. The performance
filled the streets in the vicinity.
a stentorian voice which made the windows rattle, took place on a Sohmer "Baby" Grand which
The anniversary of the establishment of the oalling out, "The horses are ready, gentlemen!" possessed a powerful bass and sonorous and bril-
order of Redemptoi'ist Fathers in the United States The Postmaster roared out an anathema against the liant treble, with great facility of touch. It was
was celebrated in the Catholic churches of this disturber — the postilion— and the passengers cast in all respects a superb instrument, and the pro-
diocese last Sunday. Te deuras were sung in the angry glances at him. Chopin started from his fessor and his Bon were loth to leave it.
churches in which they officiate, and large con- seat, but was instantly surrounded by his audience,
who entreated him to continue.
gregations were present to hear the music.
A PROMISING YOUNG SINGER.—Miss Josephine
"But we have been here some time," said Chopin, Mack is a promising young vocalist of this city.
My last letter created quite a stir among certain
his watch, "and are due in Posen al- Her voice, though not powerful, is sweet and quite
musical gentlemen who object to having their consulting
peculiarities mentioned or their accomplishments ready."
"Stay
and
play, noble young artist," cried the sympathetic, ranging from G to F. She has sung
questioned. I must differ with them in both in- Postmaster; "I
will give you courier's horses if you in "Pinafore," "Billee Taylor," "Pirates of Pen-
stances. In the first place, it must not be forgot- will only remain a little longer."
zance," "Mme. Favart," "Olivette," "Boccaccio,"
ten that their peculiarities are too pronounced not
"Do be persuaded." began the Postmaster's wife, "Mascot," "Patience," etc., under the manage-
to be noticed; and in the second place their almost threatening the artist with an embrace.
ment of D'Oyle Carte, Comley & Barton, H. B.
accomplishments are in many cases made promi-
What could he do but resume his place at the in- Mahn, and others. She reads music well and her
nent on account of the absence of the same.
strument? When at last he paused, the servant ap- rendition is tasteful. Besides being a good singer,
It may not have been noticed by you, but I peared with wine; the host's daughter served the she has dramatic talent, and would make an excel-
must state that I move around considerably among artist first, then the travelers; then the Postmaster lent soubrette.
the profession in this community, and I am per- proposed a cheer for the musician, in which all
The women in their gratitude filled the car-
"PATIENCE" AT NIBLO'S.—Niblo's Garden has-
sonally acquainted with nearly every musical per- joined.
riage-pockets with the best eatables and wine the
son in the city, whether amateur or professional. house contained, and when at last the artist ros« to been well filled during the "Patience" engage-
I play the jewsharp and banjo myself, and am go his gigantic host seized him in his arms and bore ment, and the Lillian Russell-Roche-Temple-St.
Maur syndicate will carry away a comfortable
now practicing the accordion and the bones. This him to the carriage!
fact alone brings me in contact with some of the
Long years afterward Chopin would recall this little sum for the two weeks' run. The piece has
best musical talent of the city, and with the pro- little incident with pleasure, and declare that the not paid, however, as well as was anticipated
fessors and pupils of the Peabody Conservatory plaudits of the press had never given him more de- when the cosy Bijou was deserted for larger re-
of Music, where the above-named instruments light than the homage of these simple music-loving ceipts down town. The cruel truth is, that below
Fourteenth street the average New Yorker does not
should be cultivated to a greater extent than they Germans.
His success in all the cities he visited was bril- altogether appreciate the delicate humor of Gilbert,
now are.
liant; everywhere he carried the palm. But in the even when interpreted by a very charming Patience.
I am quite sure my position enables me to get midst
of this intoxicating vortex of excitement,
an inside view of proceedings in the musical world, which he was capable of heartily enjoying, his heart He wants a play as broad as the side of a barn,
and what is more natural than to sit down, take never wavered from the dear home circle; his let- and "Squatter Sovereignty" or "Sam'l of Posen"
up my pen, dip it into the ink-pot, find no ink, ters to his parents and sisters were constant and is to his mind the only embodiment of graceful
wit and unctuous humor. Among other offers,
and then take my lead pencil and send you a full full of affectionate playfulness.—Good Words.
D'Oyle Carte has cabled Miss Russell to create the
account of what many empty heads are supposed
leading role in Gilbert & Sullivan's "Princess,"
to be contemplating?
in London, next Fall, and she will probably
I refer to such now as are opposed to the inves-
accept. She will cancel her contract with John
tigation of musical matters in a large community
Flotow recently celebrated his seventieth birth- MeCaull, as it is imperfectly drawn up and is too
like this, where a great deal of music could be cul-
tivated, but where it lies dormant because there day at Vienna, where, in honor of the event, his much in his favor and too little in hers. When
are too few persons who have the courage of their "Martha" was produced at the Court Theatre. that unhappy event occurs, John will probably
convictions and the energy to act on the strength He was invited to attend, and, notwithstanding his indulge in some more Early English, with Floren-
of the same.
poor health, managed ID appear for a short time. tine fourteenth-century trimmings.
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