Music Trade Review
Issue: 1908 Vol. 46 N. 4 - Page 8
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THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
preciation of rising native singers and a deeper
admiration for the beautiful and original compo-
sitions that enrich the repertory of the English
song. If the experiment should prove successful
Mme. Bloomfield-Zeisler's Appearance—Julian Isserliss to be Heard Again—Puccini's American it will be repeated in the hope that a series of
Opera—Herman Klein's "Evening of Song"—Harold Bauer and the Mason & Hamlin Score "Evening of Song" may ultimately help to rescue
Continued Successes—The Volpe Symphony Concert—Josef Hofmann Clears $3,000 a Re- from her undeserved ill-treatment the "Cinder-
cital in Mexico—Katherine Goodson With the Philharmonic Orchestra—Banner Day for the ella" of the vocal art.
•
*
•
*
Steinway Piano—Sickesz Plays at the White House—Clever Hambourg Story—Melodra-
Harold
Bauer
is
a
great
favorite with New
matic Enough to Form Libretto for Opera—Miss Morris' Recital—Other Items of Interest.
Yorkers and this was demonstrated afresh at the
The first appearance in New York this season presenting on tour, has completed the score of concerts of the New York Symphony Orchestra
of Mme. Bloomfleld-Zeisler will foe as soloist at "La Fanciulla del West," meaning in English, under the baton of Walter Damrosch on last Sat-
the tenth Sunday afternoon subscription concert "The Girl of the Golden West," a name made urday night and Sunday afternoon. Mr. Bauer
of the New York Symphony Society next Sun- famous by David Belasco's drama of early gold played the Schumann concerto and his reading
day, January 26th, at Carnegie Hall. Her number seeking days in California. Signor Carlos Zan- was an interesting one. There was a refinement
will be Moskowski's concerto for piano with or- garini, the well-known Italian poet, wrote the and delicacy, with well considered dynamics and
chestra. She plays the same number to-day with libretto, which is divided into two acts, the first intelligent use of color effects, which made the
the same orchestra at the matinee concert at the adhering closely to Mr. Belasco's play; the sec- interpretation one of that high standard which
Baptist Temple, Brooklyn. Mme. Bloomfield-Zeis- ond departing somewhat from the original. always distinguishes the playing of Mr. Bauer.
ler's piano recital which is looked forward to Owing to the splendid success achieved by Sig- As usual, the Mason & Hamlin piano was the
medium used to disclose his powers, and its mar-
with some interest will take place at Carnegie nor Puccini's "Madam Butterfly," it is quite
velous tone qualities afforded him rare oppor-
likely
that
Mr.
Savage
will
produce
in
English
Hall on February 12th. This artist, who is always
tunities for bringing out every nuance and shade
heard through the medium of the Steinway piano, the new grand opera, which is the first musical
of expression desired. Mr. Bauer is scheduled to
classic
with
an
American
scenario
by
a
master.
has scored a tremendous success during the
give two New York recitals at Mendelssohn Hall
* * * *
present season. She is now enjoying splendid
on Tuesday afternoon, January 28th, and Satur-
Herman
Klein
announces
that
he
will
give
an
health and is in the very maturity of her art.
day afternoon, February 1st.
"Evening of Song," on Thursday, Febraury 13th,
* * * *
• * • *
at
Mendelssohn
Hall,
under
the
management
of
Julian Isserliss, the young Moscow pianist,
Mme. Emmy Raabe-Burg, colorature soprano,
who made a successful debut at the concert of Henry Wolfsohn. The program will consist en-
the Russian Symphony Orchestra last week, is tirely of English and American songs by repre- has arranged a very fascinating program for her
announced as the soloist at the Society's fourth sentative composers of both countries and they recital to be given at Mendelssohn Hall, Saturday
subscription concert on January 30th. On this are to be sung in the vernacular by born Ameri- evening, Feb. 1st. She will be assisted by Miss
occasion he will have opportunity for a can singers. It is generally conceded that pure Josephine Hartmann, pianist, who will play ten
wider disclosure of his talents as he plays the English singing is too seldom heard in our con- small numbers. She will use the Steinway piano.
* * * *
new Liapunow concerto. This work is short, but cert rooms, nor is there any particular reason
The Volpe Symphony Orchestra gave its second
calls for much bravura playing. It was intro- why the efforts to improve the enunciation and
duced in this country during the present season diction of vocalists should be limited to per- subscription concert at Carnegie Hall, Thursday
by Josef Hofmann. Mr. Isserliss has expressed formances of opera in English. Long neglect of night, the orchestra numbers included Beet-
the greatest admiration for the Steinway piano this branch of the art is undoubtedly one of the hoven's seventh symphony, Goldmark's "Sakun-
which he is using, and which enables him to dis- reasons why there is not a wider demand for the tala" overture and Liszt's symphonic poem,
examples of the best American and English song- "Mazeppa." In these numbers Mr. Volpe gave
play so satisfactorily his undoubted talents.
writers. These certainly form a relatively small ample proof of the excellent work he has ac-
# • * *
proportion
of the programs heard at good vocal complished in bringing this organization to a
Signor Giacomo Puccini, composer of the beau-
tiful Japanese grand opera "Madam Butterfly," recitals. Mr. Klein proposes to try whether the plane where it merits the most serious considera-
which Mr. Henry W. Savage is so lavishingly public can be tempted to manifest a warmer ap- tion and the highest praise from music lovers.
flf Most piano dealers who sold Poole
pianos closed a successful year during
1907 and it is only fair to presume
W //C,C, ±^ JS ^ that the Poole piano had something
to do with their success. In the first
place they were men of discrimi-
nating judgment because they quickly saw the business advantage
of an alliance
with the Poole piano.
Then, having secured
the agency for a splendid piano creation, they showed a fair amount
of energy in pushing it properly.
have not become acquainted with the Poole creations should
investigate their merits at once.
The Poole Piano Co.
5 and 7 Appleton Street,
BOSTON, MASS.
8
THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
preciation of rising native singers and a deeper
admiration for the beautiful and original compo-
sitions that enrich the repertory of the English
song. If the experiment should prove successful
Mme. Bloomfield-Zeisler's Appearance—Julian Isserliss to be Heard Again—Puccini's American it will be repeated in the hope that a series of
Opera—Herman Klein's "Evening of Song"—Harold Bauer and the Mason & Hamlin Score "Evening of Song" may ultimately help to rescue
Continued Successes—The Volpe Symphony Concert—Josef Hofmann Clears $3,000 a Re- from her undeserved ill-treatment the "Cinder-
cital in Mexico—Katherine Goodson With the Philharmonic Orchestra—Banner Day for the ella" of the vocal art.
•
*
•
*
Steinway Piano—Sickesz Plays at the White House—Clever Hambourg Story—Melodra-
Harold
Bauer
is
a
great
favorite with New
matic Enough to Form Libretto for Opera—Miss Morris' Recital—Other Items of Interest.
Yorkers and this was demonstrated afresh at the
The first appearance in New York this season presenting on tour, has completed the score of concerts of the New York Symphony Orchestra
of Mme. Bloomfleld-Zeisler will foe as soloist at "La Fanciulla del West," meaning in English, under the baton of Walter Damrosch on last Sat-
the tenth Sunday afternoon subscription concert "The Girl of the Golden West," a name made urday night and Sunday afternoon. Mr. Bauer
of the New York Symphony Society next Sun- famous by David Belasco's drama of early gold played the Schumann concerto and his reading
day, January 26th, at Carnegie Hall. Her number seeking days in California. Signor Carlos Zan- was an interesting one. There was a refinement
will be Moskowski's concerto for piano with or- garini, the well-known Italian poet, wrote the and delicacy, with well considered dynamics and
chestra. She plays the same number to-day with libretto, which is divided into two acts, the first intelligent use of color effects, which made the
the same orchestra at the matinee concert at the adhering closely to Mr. Belasco's play; the sec- interpretation one of that high standard which
Baptist Temple, Brooklyn. Mme. Bloomfield-Zeis- ond departing somewhat from the original. always distinguishes the playing of Mr. Bauer.
ler's piano recital which is looked forward to Owing to the splendid success achieved by Sig- As usual, the Mason & Hamlin piano was the
medium used to disclose his powers, and its mar-
with some interest will take place at Carnegie nor Puccini's "Madam Butterfly," it is quite
velous tone qualities afforded him rare oppor-
likely
that
Mr.
Savage
will
produce
in
English
Hall on February 12th. This artist, who is always
tunities for bringing out every nuance and shade
heard through the medium of the Steinway piano, the new grand opera, which is the first musical
of expression desired. Mr. Bauer is scheduled to
classic
with
an
American
scenario
by
a
master.
has scored a tremendous success during the
give two New York recitals at Mendelssohn Hall
* * * *
present season. She is now enjoying splendid
on Tuesday afternoon, January 28th, and Satur-
Herman
Klein
announces
that
he
will
give
an
health and is in the very maturity of her art.
day afternoon, February 1st.
"Evening of Song," on Thursday, Febraury 13th,
* * * *
• * • *
at
Mendelssohn
Hall,
under
the
management
of
Julian Isserliss, the young Moscow pianist,
Mme. Emmy Raabe-Burg, colorature soprano,
who made a successful debut at the concert of Henry Wolfsohn. The program will consist en-
the Russian Symphony Orchestra last week, is tirely of English and American songs by repre- has arranged a very fascinating program for her
announced as the soloist at the Society's fourth sentative composers of both countries and they recital to be given at Mendelssohn Hall, Saturday
subscription concert on January 30th. On this are to be sung in the vernacular by born Ameri- evening, Feb. 1st. She will be assisted by Miss
occasion he will have opportunity for a can singers. It is generally conceded that pure Josephine Hartmann, pianist, who will play ten
wider disclosure of his talents as he plays the English singing is too seldom heard in our con- small numbers. She will use the Steinway piano.
* * * *
new Liapunow concerto. This work is short, but cert rooms, nor is there any particular reason
The Volpe Symphony Orchestra gave its second
calls for much bravura playing. It was intro- why the efforts to improve the enunciation and
duced in this country during the present season diction of vocalists should be limited to per- subscription concert at Carnegie Hall, Thursday
by Josef Hofmann. Mr. Isserliss has expressed formances of opera in English. Long neglect of night, the orchestra numbers included Beet-
the greatest admiration for the Steinway piano this branch of the art is undoubtedly one of the hoven's seventh symphony, Goldmark's "Sakun-
which he is using, and which enables him to dis- reasons why there is not a wider demand for the tala" overture and Liszt's symphonic poem,
examples of the best American and English song- "Mazeppa." In these numbers Mr. Volpe gave
play so satisfactorily his undoubted talents.
writers. These certainly form a relatively small ample proof of the excellent work he has ac-
# • * *
proportion
of the programs heard at good vocal complished in bringing this organization to a
Signor Giacomo Puccini, composer of the beau-
tiful Japanese grand opera "Madam Butterfly," recitals. Mr. Klein proposes to try whether the plane where it merits the most serious considera-
which Mr. Henry W. Savage is so lavishingly public can be tempted to manifest a warmer ap- tion and the highest praise from music lovers.
flf Most piano dealers who sold Poole
pianos closed a successful year during
1907 and it is only fair to presume
W //C,C, ±^ JS ^ that the Poole piano had something
to do with their success. In the first
place they were men of discrimi-
nating judgment because they quickly saw the business advantage
of an alliance
with the Poole piano.
Then, having secured
the agency for a splendid piano creation, they showed a fair amount
of energy in pushing it properly.
have not become acquainted with the Poole creations should
investigate their merits at once.
The Poole Piano Co.
5 and 7 Appleton Street,
BOSTON, MASS.
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