Presto
Issue: 1925 2024 - Page 16
May 9, 1925.
PRESTO
16
PIPE-ORGAN ROLLS BY
MARCO ENRICO BOSSI
Art of Famous Italian Organist Who Recently
Died at Sea Preserved on Aeolian
Duo-Art Rolls.
Friends and admirers of the late Marco Enrico
Bossi, the celebrated Italian organist, will be inter-
ested in hearing that the playing of this great artist
has been indelibly preserved on a number of fine
Aeolian Duo-Art pipe-organ rolls recorded by Signor
Bossi on his recent trip to this country. Upon hear-
ing the Aeolian Duo-Art pipe organ for the first time,
Bossi explained with enthusiasm, "Oh, it sings! We
Italians must have an instrument that sings." And
during his stay his daily practising was done at
Aeolian Hall on the Duo-Art pipe organ.
On February 11 the Italian organ virtuoso was one
of the four noted organists to take part in a concert
given at the Wanamaker Auditorium, the other three
being Marcel Dupre, of Paris; Palmer Christian, of
the Conservatory of Michigan, and Charles M.
Courboin.
Following Bossi's highly successful appearance on
this occasion, it was a great shock to his many
friends here and abroad to receive a cable on Febru-
ary 23 of his sudden death at sea on the liner "De
Grosse," on which he had sailed from New York for
his home but a few days before.
Signor Bossi was born at Salo, Brescia, Italy,
April 25, 1861. He was a son and pupil of Pietro
E. Bossi, an organist, who died in 1896. Later he
studied organ under Fumagalli, and piano, violin and
theory under other masters. From 1881 to 1891 he
was organist of the Como Cathedral, and then until
1895 professor of organ and harmony in the Royal
Conservatory at Naples. From 1896 to 1902 he was
director and professor of advanced composition and
organ at the Liceo Benedetto Marcello in Venice.
Then until 1912 he was director of the Liceo Musi-
cale at Bologna. He retired temporarily in 1912 and
made his home in Como. Bossi was a member of
the permanent government commission for musical
art, a Chevalier of the Italian Crown and also a
Chevalier of the Order of Isabella la Catolica of
Spain.
Signor Bossi was a prolific composer and ranked
as the foremost writer of the day in Italy for his
favorite instrument. His great "Method for the
Study of the Modern Organ," in Italian, was com-
pleted in 1893.
The following Aeolian Duo-Art pipe-organ rolls
were recorded by Sig. Bossi, and will be released
within a few months: Perpetual Motion, Paganini;
Colloquy with the Swallows, Bossi; Scherzo in G
Minor, Bossi; O Santissima Virgo, from Canto Popu-
lare Toscans.
I
(7Ae<
The Best Yet
Graceful lines, rugged construc-
tion, moderately priced. It's the
very best commercial piano from
every standpoint.
DUO-ART AT FAIR.
The display of Lyon & Healy, Chicago, at the Wo-
men's World Fair, held in the great Furniture Mart
Building, Chicago, during the week of April 20,
caused great interest. The central feature of the
display was a Weber Duo-Art piano, William and
Marv Art Period Model.
Style 32—4 ft. 4 in.
SPENCER
^-<-
WESER
The Intrinsic Qualities of This
Piano Command Attention
Pianos and Players
Sell Readily—Stay Sold
A High Grade Instrument at a
Moderate Price
Send to-day for catalogue, prices and
details of our liberal financing plan
First Class Factory and Equipment
Ample Production and Service
Weser Bros., Inc.
SPENCER PIANO COMPANY, Inc.
520 to 528 W. 43rd St., New York
FACTORY: Thirty-First St. and Firtt Are.
OFFICES: 338 East 31st Street, New York N. Y.
s
ARTISTIC
IN EVERY
DETAIL
HADDORFF PIANO CO.
ROCKFOKD, ILL.
MOTOR PUMP SUIT DISMISSED.
In a suit recently concluded in the United States
District Court for the Northern District of Illinois,
Eastern Division, the master's draft report recom-
mends the dismissal of the bill of complaint of the
Piano Motor Corp. and Stanley S. Cramer, presi-
dent of the corporation, against the Motor Player
Corporation of Chicago, for reasons given in the find-
ings. The report found the claims of Cramer "are
void or want of invention" and that "the bill of
complaint should be dismissed for want of equity."
The officials of the Motor Player Corp. contend that
the report proves that the Motora, made by the
Camden concern, is an infringement of the Electora
motor pump made by the Motor Player Corp.
II
Wholeaale Office a:
Naw lark CM
139 W. 4ZndS«
410 S. Mfccrifan AT«.
San Prapnaet
111 CaMemia Si
Schaff Bros.
Players a ad Pianos have won their stand-
ing with trade and public by 54 years of
steadfast striving to excel. They repre-
sent the
LARGEST COMPETITIVE VALUE
because nf their beauty, reliability, tone
and moderate price. They are profitable
to sell and satisfactory when sold.
Brighten Your Line with the
SCHAFF BROS.
The Schaff Bros. Co.
Established 1868
Huntington, Ind.
GRAND PIANOS
EXCLUSIVELY
One Style—One Quality
The True Test
Compare the new Jesse French & Sons Piano
with any other strictly high grade piano in tone,
touch and general construction, and you will be
convinced at once that t h e y offer the most
exceptional v a l u e s to be found anywhere.
Jesse French & Sons Style B B
Write today (*i catalog and prices
"They are the one best boy on the market"
JESSE FRENCH & SONS PIANO CO.
NEWCASTLE,
INDIANA
giving you the
Unequaled Grand
Unequaled Price
•t
Already being sold by leading dealers
throughout the country
Write today—tell us your next year's re-
quirements and we will meet your demands
with prompt and efficient service.
Nordlund Grand Piano Co.
DO W. Erie S t
CfBGAGO
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PRESTO
16
PIPE-ORGAN ROLLS BY
MARCO ENRICO BOSSI
Art of Famous Italian Organist Who Recently
Died at Sea Preserved on Aeolian
Duo-Art Rolls.
Friends and admirers of the late Marco Enrico
Bossi, the celebrated Italian organist, will be inter-
ested in hearing that the playing of this great artist
has been indelibly preserved on a number of fine
Aeolian Duo-Art pipe-organ rolls recorded by Signor
Bossi on his recent trip to this country. Upon hear-
ing the Aeolian Duo-Art pipe organ for the first time,
Bossi explained with enthusiasm, "Oh, it sings! We
Italians must have an instrument that sings." And
during his stay his daily practising was done at
Aeolian Hall on the Duo-Art pipe organ.
On February 11 the Italian organ virtuoso was one
of the four noted organists to take part in a concert
given at the Wanamaker Auditorium, the other three
being Marcel Dupre, of Paris; Palmer Christian, of
the Conservatory of Michigan, and Charles M.
Courboin.
Following Bossi's highly successful appearance on
this occasion, it was a great shock to his many
friends here and abroad to receive a cable on Febru-
ary 23 of his sudden death at sea on the liner "De
Grosse," on which he had sailed from New York for
his home but a few days before.
Signor Bossi was born at Salo, Brescia, Italy,
April 25, 1861. He was a son and pupil of Pietro
E. Bossi, an organist, who died in 1896. Later he
studied organ under Fumagalli, and piano, violin and
theory under other masters. From 1881 to 1891 he
was organist of the Como Cathedral, and then until
1895 professor of organ and harmony in the Royal
Conservatory at Naples. From 1896 to 1902 he was
director and professor of advanced composition and
organ at the Liceo Benedetto Marcello in Venice.
Then until 1912 he was director of the Liceo Musi-
cale at Bologna. He retired temporarily in 1912 and
made his home in Como. Bossi was a member of
the permanent government commission for musical
art, a Chevalier of the Italian Crown and also a
Chevalier of the Order of Isabella la Catolica of
Spain.
Signor Bossi was a prolific composer and ranked
as the foremost writer of the day in Italy for his
favorite instrument. His great "Method for the
Study of the Modern Organ," in Italian, was com-
pleted in 1893.
The following Aeolian Duo-Art pipe-organ rolls
were recorded by Sig. Bossi, and will be released
within a few months: Perpetual Motion, Paganini;
Colloquy with the Swallows, Bossi; Scherzo in G
Minor, Bossi; O Santissima Virgo, from Canto Popu-
lare Toscans.
I
(7Ae<
The Best Yet
Graceful lines, rugged construc-
tion, moderately priced. It's the
very best commercial piano from
every standpoint.
DUO-ART AT FAIR.
The display of Lyon & Healy, Chicago, at the Wo-
men's World Fair, held in the great Furniture Mart
Building, Chicago, during the week of April 20,
caused great interest. The central feature of the
display was a Weber Duo-Art piano, William and
Marv Art Period Model.
Style 32—4 ft. 4 in.
SPENCER
^-<-
WESER
The Intrinsic Qualities of This
Piano Command Attention
Pianos and Players
Sell Readily—Stay Sold
A High Grade Instrument at a
Moderate Price
Send to-day for catalogue, prices and
details of our liberal financing plan
First Class Factory and Equipment
Ample Production and Service
Weser Bros., Inc.
SPENCER PIANO COMPANY, Inc.
520 to 528 W. 43rd St., New York
FACTORY: Thirty-First St. and Firtt Are.
OFFICES: 338 East 31st Street, New York N. Y.
s
ARTISTIC
IN EVERY
DETAIL
HADDORFF PIANO CO.
ROCKFOKD, ILL.
MOTOR PUMP SUIT DISMISSED.
In a suit recently concluded in the United States
District Court for the Northern District of Illinois,
Eastern Division, the master's draft report recom-
mends the dismissal of the bill of complaint of the
Piano Motor Corp. and Stanley S. Cramer, presi-
dent of the corporation, against the Motor Player
Corporation of Chicago, for reasons given in the find-
ings. The report found the claims of Cramer "are
void or want of invention" and that "the bill of
complaint should be dismissed for want of equity."
The officials of the Motor Player Corp. contend that
the report proves that the Motora, made by the
Camden concern, is an infringement of the Electora
motor pump made by the Motor Player Corp.
II
Wholeaale Office a:
Naw lark CM
139 W. 4ZndS«
410 S. Mfccrifan AT«.
San Prapnaet
111 CaMemia Si
Schaff Bros.
Players a ad Pianos have won their stand-
ing with trade and public by 54 years of
steadfast striving to excel. They repre-
sent the
LARGEST COMPETITIVE VALUE
because nf their beauty, reliability, tone
and moderate price. They are profitable
to sell and satisfactory when sold.
Brighten Your Line with the
SCHAFF BROS.
The Schaff Bros. Co.
Established 1868
Huntington, Ind.
GRAND PIANOS
EXCLUSIVELY
One Style—One Quality
The True Test
Compare the new Jesse French & Sons Piano
with any other strictly high grade piano in tone,
touch and general construction, and you will be
convinced at once that t h e y offer the most
exceptional v a l u e s to be found anywhere.
Jesse French & Sons Style B B
Write today (*i catalog and prices
"They are the one best boy on the market"
JESSE FRENCH & SONS PIANO CO.
NEWCASTLE,
INDIANA
giving you the
Unequaled Grand
Unequaled Price
•t
Already being sold by leading dealers
throughout the country
Write today—tell us your next year's re-
quirements and we will meet your demands
with prompt and efficient service.
Nordlund Grand Piano Co.
DO W. Erie S t
CfBGAGO
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Si
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).