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January 19, 1922
MUSICAL COURIER
teacher, which took place at Public School 13, Rosebank, S. I., on December 2. - She was assisted by Rhoda Arnold, soprano, and Genevieve Murat, reader, and the paper said in part as follows:
Miss Morton presented the prizes earned by the pupils in the summer practicing contest. Helen Crawford, for the greatest number of hours of practice, received first prize, and Ruth Asch received second prize. Elsie Schenk won the prize for the greatest improvement in sight reading.
The program was long and extremely varied, and very charmingly rendered. Miss Morton herself played with two of her pupils, and the varied performances showed individual talent, and above all, the remarkable ability of Nadine Morton as an instructor.
Mme. Dambmann Gives Soiree Dansante.
Emma A. Dambmann, president of the Southland Singers, gave a soiree dansante at the Hotel Plaza, Tuesday evening, January 10. It was a very delightful affair, about two hundred guests being present. During the intermission Marion Ross, soprano, one of the youngest members of the society and a pupil of Mme. Dambmann, sang several songs and received much praise for her beautiful voice and artistic singing. The society will give an afternoon “Versatile Musicale” and dance at the Hotel Plaza, January 21, when professional and amateur members of the club will furnish the program, assisted by Joseph D. Stetkewicz, a Ukranian violinist, nine years old. A double quartet of women’s voices and a sketch, “Midnight Fantasy,” will also be on the program.
Casriel Recital at Becker Studio.
Gertrude Casriel, piano pupil of Gustav L. Becker, gave a recital at headquarters, January 10, playing works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Chopin, Moszkowski and Liszt. Even her teacher was greatly pleased with her playing, and he is critical indeed! Hearty applause from a number of listeners who knew why they were applauding encouraged Miss Casriel greatly and reflected credit on her teacher.
Barnes-Wood Society in ‘Martha” and “Faust.”
The Grand Opera Society of New York, Zilpha Barnes-Wood founder and director, will give “Martha” and “Faust” in complete form on January 28 and February 17, respectively, in the Morris High School auditorium. The serious work done by this society is acknowledged by all those who are informed, and their many re-engagements testify highly to their worth.
Florence Turner Maley’s “Little Town.”
Featured in the Strand Theater program of the week of January 1 was Florence Turner Maley’s “A Little Town Nearby,” sung four times daily by George Reardon, baritone (to whom it is dedicated). The success of this song was pronounced, and is referred to in the motion picture department of the Musical Courier.
Alfred D. Shaw, Tenor, in Church and Concert.
Alfred D. Shaw, for nine years •solo tenor at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, appears frequently as soloist in various concerts, special musical services, etc. Not long ago he was soloist at Briarcliff Lodge, singing songs by Ware, Stickles and Sanderson (American composers), as well as a song by Lalo. Recently he was tenor soloist at the Church of the Ascension, singing in the oratorio “Elijah.”
Goldsworthy Organ Recitals.
William A. Goldsworthy gave an organ recital, assisted by Grace M. Liddane, soprano, at Washington Irving High School, January 8. He played Guilmant’s third organ sonata, an “Idillio” by Mauro-Cottone, and modern selections. Miss Liddane sang “One Fine Day” (Puccini), as well as other songs, all of this being under the auspices of the Board of Education Lecture Course.
James Price Sings Well.
At Summerfield M. E. Church, Port Chester, James Price, tenor, was special soloist on January 8, singing “The Penitent” (Van de Water), “My Hope, Is in the Everlasting” (Stainer), and two hymns of simple but appealing nature. His expressive voice and clear enunciation, with a certain warmth of singing, combine to make him very pleasing in every respect. More should be heard of this promising tenor.
N. A. O. Executive Committee Meeting.
There was an executive committee meeting of the National Association of Organists at headquarters January 9, the membership committee also meeting, these being called by Reginald L. McAll, chairman. All reports made, especially of the large increased membership, were most encouraging.
Mrs. A. K. Virgil Coming in April.
Mrs. A. K. Virgil, who with her now deceased husband spent the last year in St. Petersburg, Fla., plans to return to New York the coming April and make definite arrangements for the reopening of the A. K. Virgil School of Music. He was the originator of the Virgil Clavier Method, which had undoubted influence on American pianism.
Nichols' Choir Sings “Messiah.”
Trinity Methodist choir of Newburgh, N. Y., under the direction of John W. Nichols, of Carnegie Hall, gave Handel’s “Messiah” on Sunday evening, January 8. The church, which seats one thousand, was packed, with people sitting in the aisles and standing in the vestibule; many were unable to get into the church. These oratorio performances by Trinity vested choir of over one hundred voices are attracting considerable attention. Special soloists of high standing are engaged for them, the quartet for this occasion being Beatrice Bloom, soprano; Alice Louise Mer-tens, alto; John W. Nichols, tenor, and Andrea Sarto, bass. Mrs. C. K. Chatterton was at the organ.
Leman Presents Students in Recital
J. W. F. Leman, the well known conductor, recently presented several of his students in recital at his Philadelphia studios. Oscar Langman gave the Bruch G minor concerto, displaying excellent technic, a full round tone, and fine musicianship. John Osborne and Otto Kruger were heard to advantage in solos by Hubay and Kreisler, and Minerva Sorg, a girl of nine years who has only studied the violin six months, gave a splendid performance of a Dancla “Air Varie,” the gavotte from “Mignon” and the Schubert “Ave Maria.” The violinists were assisted by Dr. and Mrs. George Conquest Anthony, soprano and baritone, and Uselma Clarke Smith at the piano.
Caesar.” Max Liebling graciously contributed some piano selections.
Miss Thursby’s charming Friday afternoon musicales will continue through January and February and many prominent opera and concert artists will be guests of honor.
Miss Thursby and her sister Ina have just returned from a two weeks’ visit in Washington, D. C., where they were cordially received by the President and Mrs. Harding at the White House and invited to the New Year’s reception. Miss Thursby was also guest of honor at the Friday Morning Musical Club and was entertained at many teas, luncheons and dinners.
Ralph Thomlinson’s Many Dates.
Ra^ih Thomlinson, baritone from Claude Warford’s studio, has recently filled engagements as follows: October 24 and 27, Brooklyn, N. Y.; November 1, Yonkers, N. Y.; 2, Haworth, N. J.; 10, Frederick, Md.; 22, Newark, N. J.; December 6, Paterson, N. J.; 8, Astoria, L. I.; 12, Newark, N. J.; 20, Goshen, N. Y.; 28, Brooklyn, N. Y. February 1 he sings in New York, February 5 at Ma-maroneck and February 20 at the Academy of Music, Philadelphia.
Fraternal Association of Musicians Meets.
The Fraternal Association of Musicians, George E. Shea, president, assembled December 20 at Ceremonial Hall, Ethical Culture Building, for the third monthly concert meeting of the season. A very distinctive program was presented to a large audience by Lillian Dixon, soprano; F. R. Capouilliez, baritone, and Leon Rains, lecturer. Miss Dixon, with Lavar Jensen at the piano, sang eighteenth century French songs, and in ten varied numbers she revealed as many moods, with engaging voice and action.
Mr. Rains, formerly of the Dresden Opera, and now on the staff of the Institute of Musical Art, gave a very comprehensive address. “The Influence of Richard Wagner on Vocal Culture’ and the Stage.”
Mr. Capouilliez, concert baritone, gave much pleasure by his singing of two groups of songs, concluding with “The Victory Riders,” by Philip James, the composer playing inspiring accompaniments.
Van Bommel, Musicale.
At the Reno home, St. Nicholas avenue, Josephine Martino, pupil of Jan van Bommel, sang a number of songs. The young lady combines a voice of unusual clearness and purity with handsome personal appearance and enunciates distinctly, all of which made her singing of “Babino” (Puccini) ; “Birth of Morn,” and other modern songs highly enjoyable. Her voice and present attainment augur well for her future, with continued study. She was ably accompanied by Florence Stage. Miss Stage played a concert study by Sternberg and a Grainger piece with clear cut technic and expression. Ruth Pearcy, contralto, sang some songs to her own accompaniment, her rich contralto voice bringing her genuine admiration.
Patterson Pupil’s Recital.
Gwyneth Hughes, artist-pupil from Elizabeth K. Patterson’s School of Singing, sang a program in the harp room at the Ditson Music Store. December 7. She possesses a contralto voice of considerable beauty. Her work is well done and most attractive. Two of the Ditson songs were on the program, “Dark Eyes Tender” (Manney) and “The Bellman” (Forsyth). Gwyneth Hughes should be heard at the best concerts.
Nadine Morton Pupil’s Recital.
The Staten Islander of December 17 devotes considerable space to a musicale by pupils of Nadine Morton, pianist and
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“The Messiah” at Brick Church.
Resuming the usual Friday noon hours of music at the Brick Church, January 6, Dr. Clarence Dickinson and his motet choir of twenty singers gave portions of “The Messiah,” the soloists being Laura Fergusson, Mary Allen, James Price and James Stanley, these being the solo quartet from the Church of the Incarnation. So well trained is this small chorus and so excellent is its individual makeup that the choruses, including “Hallelujah,” were all of unexpected breadth and effect. The solo singers are all capable and gave their solo portions most artistically. These Friday noon hours of music begin promptly at 12:15 o’clock and are over at exactly 1 o’clock, a large gathering of real music lovers attending. Until further notice they will continue, including organ recitals, motet or oratorio with chorus and distinguished vocal and instrumental soloists.
A Haydn program will be given at the Friday “Noon Hour of Music” at the Brick Church, January 20, by Clarence Dickinson, with Donna Easley, soprano, and a cellist. The program will include allegro, air and variations for cello, large cantabile, “With Verdure Clad,” by Miss Easley; the “Clock” movement, for cello; “My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair,” Miss Easley; “Serenade” and allegro from the “Military” symphony.
Dr. Dickinson gave a recital in the First Methodist Church, Asbury Park, N. J., on the evening of December 29, playing the following program: “Christmas,” Dethier; intermezzo from “Storm King” symphony, Dickinson: “Goblin Dance,” Dvorak; overture to “Der Freischiitz,” Weber; “The Nightingale and the Rose,” Saint-Saëns; “Musical Snuff Box,” Liadow; “Cathedral” prelude and fugue, Bach; “Angelus,” Massenet; “Minuet,” Paderewski; “Berceuse,” Dickinson; Norwegian rhapsody, Sinding.
James Murray an Attractive Singer.
Occasionally a singer appears who has voice and personality far beyond the ordinary, and such a one is James Murray, baritone, who sings in church and teaches singing in Stamford, Conn. A private hearing of this man convinces one that he would have a future in the metropolis. He sings with dignity, expression and finish, is mature enough to have poise, and his future lies in his own hands. Such singers, if they combine hustle, persistence and push, will achieve great things, but the trouble is, they don’t!
Emma Thursby Resumes Friday Musicales.
Emma Thursby’s first Friday afternoon at home took place January 6 in her apartment, 34 Gramercy Park, The guest of the afternoon was Mrs. Theodore Parsons, who gave an interesting talk on her work, “Scientific Brain and Body Building,” and by request added some interesting recitations, among them a scene from “Julius
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