Music Trade Review
Issue: 1900 Vol. 31 N. 14 - Page 10
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
M
Miss Fanchon Thompson, mezzo-sopra-
no, is a Chicago girl who has had the train-
ing of two years at the Paris Opera Com-
ique. Miss Thompson made her debut
there in December, 1898, as Carmen. Last
June she sang Siebel, in "Faust," at the
nishman. At seven years of age he was a
London chorister. His professional debut
was made at Albert Hall, London, in a
performance of Sullivan's "Golden Le-
gend," under the leadership of the late Sir
Joseph Barnby. He was engaged for the
Carl Rosa Opera Company and made his
operatic debut as Capulet in "Romeo and
Juliet." He created Marcel in the first
English production of "La Boheme."
Mr. Clarence Whitehill, basso, made his
debut at Brussels in 1898 as Friar Law-
rence in "Romeo and Juliet," and then
went to the Opera Comique. His first
appearance there was at Nilakantha in
"Lakme," and since that time he has sung
many of the leading roles in the repertory.
Marengo, Iowa, was the birthplace of Mr.
Whitehill.
Mr. Leslie Walker, an English basso, is
a graduate of the Royal Academy of Mu-
sic, London. His first professional experi-
ence was gained in the company directed
by Mr. D'Oyly Carte, where he sang in
comic opera and musical comedy. His
debut in grand opera was made at the
LEMl'KIERE I'RINGLE, HASSO.
Covent Garden, London. She then re-
turned to the Opera Comique, where she
has been singing the role of the Prince, in
Massenet's "Cendrillon," with considerable
success.
Miss Phoebe Strakosch, soprano, who
made her American debut on the opening
night of the season, is a member of the
celebrated Strakosch family. She was born
in Stockholm, a brother of Maurice and
Max, famous in the history of opera in
America. Miss Strakosch studied with
her aunt, Carlotta Patti, and later with
Sbriglia. In 1895 she made her debut
at Trieste as Marguerite in Gounod's
"Faust."
Miss Strakosch sang Marguerite, Elsa
and Hero at Covent Garden last year.
She also created the leading roles in "Sa-
pho," "Andrea Chenier" and "Fedora,"
when those works were produced in Milan.
Miss Elsa Marney, contralto, is of Ger-
man parentage, and first appeared in pub-
lic when eight years old. At sixteen she
toured Germany, Russia and Finland in
concert. Her dramatic ability impelled
her to study for the operatic stage with
Mme. Marchesi. Among her best roles
are said to be those of Amneris and Or-
trud.
Miss Ingeborg Ballstrom, coloratura so-
prano, was born in Stockholm. She made
her first professional appearance there at
the Royal Opera, singing Filina in "Mi-
gnon," and remaining there for three sea-
sons. She then went to Berlin. Mr.
Philip Brozel, tenor, was born in St.
Petersburg, but was educated in England.
He is a graduate of the Royal Academy of
Music, and made his debut in 1896 at Cov-
ent Garden as Canio in "Pagliacci."
Mr. William Paull, baritone, is a Cor-
KATE CONDON, CONTRALTO.
Drury Lane Theatre, then under manage-
ment of Sir Augustus Harris. Then he
joined the Royal Carl Rosa Opera Co.
&
JE3SICA DE WOLF.
A N acquisition to the musical circles of
**• New York is Mrs. Jessica De Wolf,
whose magnificent dramatic soprano voice
has gained for her no end of enthusiastic
praise from English and German critics,
where the greater part of her singing has
been done.
On a field where there are so few really
great as in oratorio, Mrs. De Wolf should
be hailed with joy, for she is not only very
experienced in this work, but she is thrill-
ing, impressive, and her voice is one of
great beauty.
Whereas she is not to be discussed as a
pupil of anyone, yet it is interesting to
know that she studied long and thoroughly
with Fred Walker, of London, who was
regarded as one of the greatest authorities
on oratorio. She has also coached with
Henschel for quite a lengthy period of time.
Mrs. De Wolf sang with Van der Stiicken
at the National Teachers' Association in Des
Moines this season, with very great success.
It is to be hoped that she will be heard in
New York soon and under conditions fitting
her importance.
Jt
Puccini is to make a two-act opera out
of Belasco's Mme. Butterfly.
PITTSBURG DOINGS.
C M I L PAUR and his Metropolitan or-
*-' chestra packed the houses at the Ex-
position auditorium and delighted the
music lovers immensely. Nahan Franko
appeared with this organization as soloist.
The sixth season of the Pittsburg Or-
chestra will consist of 18 evening and 18
afternoon concerts, beginning Thursday
evening, November 1, and Saturday af-
ternoon, November 3. The orchestra will
number 74 players. Victor Herbert will
be the conductor. Kunits will again be the
concertmaster. The place of first violon-
cellist will be filled by Henri Merck. Merck
had contemplated signing a contract
in Brussels, but was relinquished to
Pittsburg through the courtesy of Ysaye.
The first horn player of last season,
Anton Horner, has also been re-en-
gaged. Alexandre Scotti, from the Metro-
politan Opera House forces, will be the solo-
ist for the first concert. Other soloists who
will appear during the season are: Mad-
ame Schumann-Heink, Lillian Blauvelt,
Teresa Carreno, Clara Butt, Maud Powell,
Ernst Dohnanyi, Hugo Becker, Fritz Kreis-
ler, Fanny Bloomfield Zeisler, Julian
Walker, Arthur Whiting, Luigi von Kunits,
Henri Merck, the new first violoncellist of
the orchestra, and Pol Plancon.
The Musical Association of Allegheny
will begin rehearsals for the first concert,
which will take place in Carnegie Hall,
Allegheny, on Thursday, Dec. 13. The
program arranged consists of part songs
and Sir Julius Benedict's cantata, "St. Ce-
cilia." Professor W. A. Lafferty is the
the director.
The Metropolitan English Grand Opera
company of Maurice Grau and Henry W.
Savage will appear in repertoire for a week
in Pittsburg, beginning Monday, Jan. 7.
Adolph Carpe, the well-known pianist
and author of several important works on
musical subjects, has opened a studio in
PHQCBE STRAKOSCH, SOPRANO.
the Bissell block. An extensive work on
"Rhythm, its Nature in Art, and its Value
in Musical Reproduction," has just been
published in Leipzig, and has been en-
dorsed by Reinecke, Hanslick, Jadossohn
and others. Carpe is now engaged in a
translation of this work into English.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
M
Miss Fanchon Thompson, mezzo-sopra-
no, is a Chicago girl who has had the train-
ing of two years at the Paris Opera Com-
ique. Miss Thompson made her debut
there in December, 1898, as Carmen. Last
June she sang Siebel, in "Faust," at the
nishman. At seven years of age he was a
London chorister. His professional debut
was made at Albert Hall, London, in a
performance of Sullivan's "Golden Le-
gend," under the leadership of the late Sir
Joseph Barnby. He was engaged for the
Carl Rosa Opera Company and made his
operatic debut as Capulet in "Romeo and
Juliet." He created Marcel in the first
English production of "La Boheme."
Mr. Clarence Whitehill, basso, made his
debut at Brussels in 1898 as Friar Law-
rence in "Romeo and Juliet," and then
went to the Opera Comique. His first
appearance there was at Nilakantha in
"Lakme," and since that time he has sung
many of the leading roles in the repertory.
Marengo, Iowa, was the birthplace of Mr.
Whitehill.
Mr. Leslie Walker, an English basso, is
a graduate of the Royal Academy of Mu-
sic, London. His first professional experi-
ence was gained in the company directed
by Mr. D'Oyly Carte, where he sang in
comic opera and musical comedy. His
debut in grand opera was made at the
LEMl'KIERE I'RINGLE, HASSO.
Covent Garden, London. She then re-
turned to the Opera Comique, where she
has been singing the role of the Prince, in
Massenet's "Cendrillon," with considerable
success.
Miss Phoebe Strakosch, soprano, who
made her American debut on the opening
night of the season, is a member of the
celebrated Strakosch family. She was born
in Stockholm, a brother of Maurice and
Max, famous in the history of opera in
America. Miss Strakosch studied with
her aunt, Carlotta Patti, and later with
Sbriglia. In 1895 she made her debut
at Trieste as Marguerite in Gounod's
"Faust."
Miss Strakosch sang Marguerite, Elsa
and Hero at Covent Garden last year.
She also created the leading roles in "Sa-
pho," "Andrea Chenier" and "Fedora,"
when those works were produced in Milan.
Miss Elsa Marney, contralto, is of Ger-
man parentage, and first appeared in pub-
lic when eight years old. At sixteen she
toured Germany, Russia and Finland in
concert. Her dramatic ability impelled
her to study for the operatic stage with
Mme. Marchesi. Among her best roles
are said to be those of Amneris and Or-
trud.
Miss Ingeborg Ballstrom, coloratura so-
prano, was born in Stockholm. She made
her first professional appearance there at
the Royal Opera, singing Filina in "Mi-
gnon," and remaining there for three sea-
sons. She then went to Berlin. Mr.
Philip Brozel, tenor, was born in St.
Petersburg, but was educated in England.
He is a graduate of the Royal Academy of
Music, and made his debut in 1896 at Cov-
ent Garden as Canio in "Pagliacci."
Mr. William Paull, baritone, is a Cor-
KATE CONDON, CONTRALTO.
Drury Lane Theatre, then under manage-
ment of Sir Augustus Harris. Then he
joined the Royal Carl Rosa Opera Co.
&
JE3SICA DE WOLF.
A N acquisition to the musical circles of
**• New York is Mrs. Jessica De Wolf,
whose magnificent dramatic soprano voice
has gained for her no end of enthusiastic
praise from English and German critics,
where the greater part of her singing has
been done.
On a field where there are so few really
great as in oratorio, Mrs. De Wolf should
be hailed with joy, for she is not only very
experienced in this work, but she is thrill-
ing, impressive, and her voice is one of
great beauty.
Whereas she is not to be discussed as a
pupil of anyone, yet it is interesting to
know that she studied long and thoroughly
with Fred Walker, of London, who was
regarded as one of the greatest authorities
on oratorio. She has also coached with
Henschel for quite a lengthy period of time.
Mrs. De Wolf sang with Van der Stiicken
at the National Teachers' Association in Des
Moines this season, with very great success.
It is to be hoped that she will be heard in
New York soon and under conditions fitting
her importance.
Jt
Puccini is to make a two-act opera out
of Belasco's Mme. Butterfly.
PITTSBURG DOINGS.
C M I L PAUR and his Metropolitan or-
*-' chestra packed the houses at the Ex-
position auditorium and delighted the
music lovers immensely. Nahan Franko
appeared with this organization as soloist.
The sixth season of the Pittsburg Or-
chestra will consist of 18 evening and 18
afternoon concerts, beginning Thursday
evening, November 1, and Saturday af-
ternoon, November 3. The orchestra will
number 74 players. Victor Herbert will
be the conductor. Kunits will again be the
concertmaster. The place of first violon-
cellist will be filled by Henri Merck. Merck
had contemplated signing a contract
in Brussels, but was relinquished to
Pittsburg through the courtesy of Ysaye.
The first horn player of last season,
Anton Horner, has also been re-en-
gaged. Alexandre Scotti, from the Metro-
politan Opera House forces, will be the solo-
ist for the first concert. Other soloists who
will appear during the season are: Mad-
ame Schumann-Heink, Lillian Blauvelt,
Teresa Carreno, Clara Butt, Maud Powell,
Ernst Dohnanyi, Hugo Becker, Fritz Kreis-
ler, Fanny Bloomfield Zeisler, Julian
Walker, Arthur Whiting, Luigi von Kunits,
Henri Merck, the new first violoncellist of
the orchestra, and Pol Plancon.
The Musical Association of Allegheny
will begin rehearsals for the first concert,
which will take place in Carnegie Hall,
Allegheny, on Thursday, Dec. 13. The
program arranged consists of part songs
and Sir Julius Benedict's cantata, "St. Ce-
cilia." Professor W. A. Lafferty is the
the director.
The Metropolitan English Grand Opera
company of Maurice Grau and Henry W.
Savage will appear in repertoire for a week
in Pittsburg, beginning Monday, Jan. 7.
Adolph Carpe, the well-known pianist
and author of several important works on
musical subjects, has opened a studio in
PHQCBE STRAKOSCH, SOPRANO.
the Bissell block. An extensive work on
"Rhythm, its Nature in Art, and its Value
in Musical Reproduction," has just been
published in Leipzig, and has been en-
dorsed by Reinecke, Hanslick, Jadossohn
and others. Carpe is now engaged in a
translation of this work into English.
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