Music Trade Review
Issue: 1899 Vol. 28 N. 5 - Page 8
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
interpreted through the mediumship of the
gfraphophone. Thus we see the talking-
machine becoming more and more a factor
in our every day life.
*
P H I L A D E L P H I A seems to be much
1
agitated over the establishment of a
permanent high-grade orchestra. A guar-
antee bond for $100,000 has been secured,
but there has been a lack of unanimity as
to the selection of the conductor. The
majority who control the fund favor
Walter Damrosch whose selection would
certainly be a proper recognition of his
abilities. The prospects are that he will
be the conductor.
*
HPHE past month has been a brilliant one
* in the piano world, one of the bright
stars in the constellation being Emil
Sauer whose remarkable performances in
this and other cities have held vast au-
diences spellbound. At his second recital
on Thursday afternoon and at the Philhar-
prices, for that matter. At the American
the mounting of the opera, costumes and
scenery were excellent, and the general
work of the company, chorus and princi-
pals all that could be desired. It is a God-
send to those who cannot afford to pay big
sums of money to enjoy opera and to have
such a resort as the American.
*
IUME. Van Duyn, whose portrait ap-
* ' * pears on our cover page this month,
is an American contralto who is fast win-
ning a wide and lasting reputation as one
of our most accomplished vocalists. She
has appeared recently in concerts with
great success and is a member of the dis-
tinguished organization "The Madrigal
Singers" whose splendid ensemble work at
their recent concert in Chickering Hall com-
manded the greatest praise from the lead-
ing critics of the local papers.
Mme.Van Duyn's voice is of great range
and superb quality, and the technical part
of her work is characterized by finish and
refinement. Her presence is most attrac-
tive, and combined with her beautitul
voice and artistic method she at once wins
her audience.
A leading critic, in writing of Mme. Van
Duyn's singing at the Worcester Festival,
says: " We have not found in recent years
the deep contralto quality of voice formerly
"exhibited at the festivals by such singers
as Antoinette Sterling, Anna Deasdil,
Emily Winant, Annie Louise Cary. Later
contraltos, while excellent singers, have
had voices of a large kind of mezzo soprano
in color. Mme. Van Duyn has the real
contralto quality of great volume and ex-
tended range, and sings with fire and in-
telligence. She is a western woman, young
in years, of fine presence, and is well stud-
ied." Mme. Van Duyn is under the man-
agement of that veteran manager Henry
Wolfsohn, and will be heard in many im-
portant musical affairs in New York and
other prominent cities this season.
*
in a double aspect. Its production is
pleasantly looked forward to in Italian
musical circles.
C M E L I E N PACINI, who died in Paris
*~^ a short time ago, was thought to be
the librettist of " II Trovatore." He was
eighty-seven years old, was an intimate
friend of Rossini and was closely asso-
ciated with Meyerbeer for many years.
He first translated " Der Freischiitz " from
German into French. His father was the
Italian composer Giovanni Pacini. It was
discovered after his death that the libretto
of " II Trovatore" was not to be laid at
his door. Another man did it. Pacini
was a member of the Legion of Honor.
*
HP WO very interesting violin recitals will
* be given by Sig. Giacomo Quintano,
the eminent Italian virtuoso at Knabe Hall,
Fifth avenue, and Twentieth street, on the
evenings of Feb. 16th and March 9th.
Sig. Quintano will be assisted by several
SIG. G. O.UINTAXO.
distinguished artists. His program will
embrace several new numbers for the
violin. In view of this artist's wide popu-
EMIL SAUER.
larity his recitals cannot fail to win a large
monic Society concert on yesterday when
measure of support.
he played Chopin's First Concerto in E.
*
Minor, Emil Sauer added to his previous
E KOVEN and Smith's* new opera,
successes and strengthened the excellent
"The Three Dragoons," had its first
impression formed regarding his unique
production in the metropolis at the Broad-
and marvelous talents.
*
way Theatre last Monday evening. The
HTHAT remarkable organization the
story is one of romance and humor with a
* Castle Square Opera Co. seem equal
military theme. The period is 1809, dur-
to any task. They have given us week
ing the invasion of Portugal by the English
after week standard operas well sung and
under Gen. Wellesley. The character of
MONG the younger Italian opera com- the libretto, with the period and place
have not even hesitated at Wagner.
posers are several who, like Wagner selected, furnish unlimited opportunities
"Lohengrin," a few weeks ago held the
boards most successfully notwithstanding and Boi'to, write their own librettos. The for picturesqueness in scenery, costumes
the opposition at the Metropolitan. This young composer, Lodovico Alberti, is one and stage effects.
week Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor" of those- musicians who possess literary
The company engaged in the perform-
has been sung by the Castle Square forces. talent as well as musical attainments. His ance is headed by Joseph O'Mara, the
Of course the results were not just what opera, "Violante," which is booked for al- admirable singing comedian, Jerome
one would expect at the Metropolitan Opera most immediate production at several of Sykes, Richard F. Carroll, W. H. Clarke,
House, nor were the salaries, or admission the leading cities of Italy, is, therefore, his Robert S. Pigott, Linda Da Costa, Leonora
D
A
TRT THEM FOR
Coughs, Colds,
BRONCHIAL Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness
and Sore Throat.
Casb, lEycbange, IRentefc, also
SoU> on j£as$ payments
Grand, Square and Upright
Fan-Simile
Signature of
PIANOFORTES
. These instruments have been before the pub-
lic for fifty years, and upon their excellence
alone have attained an
Unpurchased Pre-Eminence*
Which establishes them as UNEQUALED
in Tone, Touch, Workmanship and
Durability.
1ST. ST.
Every Piano Fully Warranted for Five Years
All our instruments contain the full iron frame and
patent tuning pin. The greatest invention in the history
of piano making. Any radical changes in the climate, heat
or dampness, cannot affect the standing in tone of oar in-
struments, and therefore challenge the world that o u i
Till excel *ny other.
No. 19 East 14th Street,
NEW YORK.
WM. KNABE & CO.
WAREROOMS
48 5th Ave., near 20th St., New York
89 & 24 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
interpreted through the mediumship of the
gfraphophone. Thus we see the talking-
machine becoming more and more a factor
in our every day life.
*
P H I L A D E L P H I A seems to be much
1
agitated over the establishment of a
permanent high-grade orchestra. A guar-
antee bond for $100,000 has been secured,
but there has been a lack of unanimity as
to the selection of the conductor. The
majority who control the fund favor
Walter Damrosch whose selection would
certainly be a proper recognition of his
abilities. The prospects are that he will
be the conductor.
*
HPHE past month has been a brilliant one
* in the piano world, one of the bright
stars in the constellation being Emil
Sauer whose remarkable performances in
this and other cities have held vast au-
diences spellbound. At his second recital
on Thursday afternoon and at the Philhar-
prices, for that matter. At the American
the mounting of the opera, costumes and
scenery were excellent, and the general
work of the company, chorus and princi-
pals all that could be desired. It is a God-
send to those who cannot afford to pay big
sums of money to enjoy opera and to have
such a resort as the American.
*
IUME. Van Duyn, whose portrait ap-
* ' * pears on our cover page this month,
is an American contralto who is fast win-
ning a wide and lasting reputation as one
of our most accomplished vocalists. She
has appeared recently in concerts with
great success and is a member of the dis-
tinguished organization "The Madrigal
Singers" whose splendid ensemble work at
their recent concert in Chickering Hall com-
manded the greatest praise from the lead-
ing critics of the local papers.
Mme.Van Duyn's voice is of great range
and superb quality, and the technical part
of her work is characterized by finish and
refinement. Her presence is most attrac-
tive, and combined with her beautitul
voice and artistic method she at once wins
her audience.
A leading critic, in writing of Mme. Van
Duyn's singing at the Worcester Festival,
says: " We have not found in recent years
the deep contralto quality of voice formerly
"exhibited at the festivals by such singers
as Antoinette Sterling, Anna Deasdil,
Emily Winant, Annie Louise Cary. Later
contraltos, while excellent singers, have
had voices of a large kind of mezzo soprano
in color. Mme. Van Duyn has the real
contralto quality of great volume and ex-
tended range, and sings with fire and in-
telligence. She is a western woman, young
in years, of fine presence, and is well stud-
ied." Mme. Van Duyn is under the man-
agement of that veteran manager Henry
Wolfsohn, and will be heard in many im-
portant musical affairs in New York and
other prominent cities this season.
*
in a double aspect. Its production is
pleasantly looked forward to in Italian
musical circles.
C M E L I E N PACINI, who died in Paris
*~^ a short time ago, was thought to be
the librettist of " II Trovatore." He was
eighty-seven years old, was an intimate
friend of Rossini and was closely asso-
ciated with Meyerbeer for many years.
He first translated " Der Freischiitz " from
German into French. His father was the
Italian composer Giovanni Pacini. It was
discovered after his death that the libretto
of " II Trovatore" was not to be laid at
his door. Another man did it. Pacini
was a member of the Legion of Honor.
*
HP WO very interesting violin recitals will
* be given by Sig. Giacomo Quintano,
the eminent Italian virtuoso at Knabe Hall,
Fifth avenue, and Twentieth street, on the
evenings of Feb. 16th and March 9th.
Sig. Quintano will be assisted by several
SIG. G. O.UINTAXO.
distinguished artists. His program will
embrace several new numbers for the
violin. In view of this artist's wide popu-
EMIL SAUER.
larity his recitals cannot fail to win a large
monic Society concert on yesterday when
measure of support.
he played Chopin's First Concerto in E.
*
Minor, Emil Sauer added to his previous
E KOVEN and Smith's* new opera,
successes and strengthened the excellent
"The Three Dragoons," had its first
impression formed regarding his unique
production in the metropolis at the Broad-
and marvelous talents.
*
way Theatre last Monday evening. The
HTHAT remarkable organization the
story is one of romance and humor with a
* Castle Square Opera Co. seem equal
military theme. The period is 1809, dur-
to any task. They have given us week
ing the invasion of Portugal by the English
after week standard operas well sung and
under Gen. Wellesley. The character of
MONG the younger Italian opera com- the libretto, with the period and place
have not even hesitated at Wagner.
posers are several who, like Wagner selected, furnish unlimited opportunities
"Lohengrin," a few weeks ago held the
boards most successfully notwithstanding and Boi'to, write their own librettos. The for picturesqueness in scenery, costumes
the opposition at the Metropolitan. This young composer, Lodovico Alberti, is one and stage effects.
week Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor" of those- musicians who possess literary
The company engaged in the perform-
has been sung by the Castle Square forces. talent as well as musical attainments. His ance is headed by Joseph O'Mara, the
Of course the results were not just what opera, "Violante," which is booked for al- admirable singing comedian, Jerome
one would expect at the Metropolitan Opera most immediate production at several of Sykes, Richard F. Carroll, W. H. Clarke,
House, nor were the salaries, or admission the leading cities of Italy, is, therefore, his Robert S. Pigott, Linda Da Costa, Leonora
D
A
TRT THEM FOR
Coughs, Colds,
BRONCHIAL Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness
and Sore Throat.
Casb, lEycbange, IRentefc, also
SoU> on j£as$ payments
Grand, Square and Upright
Fan-Simile
Signature of
PIANOFORTES
. These instruments have been before the pub-
lic for fifty years, and upon their excellence
alone have attained an
Unpurchased Pre-Eminence*
Which establishes them as UNEQUALED
in Tone, Touch, Workmanship and
Durability.
1ST. ST.
Every Piano Fully Warranted for Five Years
All our instruments contain the full iron frame and
patent tuning pin. The greatest invention in the history
of piano making. Any radical changes in the climate, heat
or dampness, cannot affect the standing in tone of oar in-
struments, and therefore challenge the world that o u i
Till excel *ny other.
No. 19 East 14th Street,
NEW YORK.
WM. KNABE & CO.
WAREROOMS
48 5th Ave., near 20th St., New York
89 & 24 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore
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