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sing it; Marjorie Lauer and Ralph Thomlinson received an encore after Mozart’s “La ci darem la mano,” and Tilla Gemunder did some of the most artistic singing of the evening in Ronald’s “Lovely Night,” with cello obligato. Bronte’s “The Stars are Brightly Shining,” the finale ensemble number with a chorus of thirty voices, was a fitting climax to a very successful evening. Willard Sektberg was at the piano for the production, assisted by William Sur, violinist; Ward Steady, flutist, and the “Society Dance Orchestra.”
Southland Singers’ Musicale.
The Southland Singers, Emma A. Dambmann founder and president, presented a varied program at the Hotel Plaza, Saturday afternoon, January 21, given by active members of the society. Following a few words of greeting by Mme. Dambmann, the program opened with Penn’s “Smilin’ Through,” sung by the Southland Singers’ chorus, conducted by Leroy Tebbs. There is good balance in the chorus, and a ready response to indications of shading. Mildred Lewis sang “Spring’s Awakening” effectively, and Ruth Donaldson gave two numbers with good diction and interpretation. Mabel Eklund revealed a voice of warmth in two Norwegian songs. Jacqueline de Moor offered Liszt’s “Gnomenreign” with excellent technic, crispness and vitality. Esther L. Adie displayed a voice of good range and sweet quality in her two numbers and Arline Thomas gave songs by Tipton and Spross. The voices of Marjorie Barnes and Mildred Lewis blended well in a duet, “April Morn.” “One Fine Day” from “Madame Butterfly” was admirably given by Mabel Baker. The second part of the program opened with a dramatic sketch, “A Midnight Fantasy,” by Catherine M. Purcell and Augusta Riesenberger. This interesting portrayal of the girl of 1750, and of 1922, comparing the speech of each period, was coached by Nina Spaulding, an active member of Southland Singers. Sweet, bell-like tones were heard in Helen Eagan’s singing of two numbers, and Marjorie Barnes rendered Handel’s “Where E’er Ye Walk” with dignity. A voice of lovely quality, well trained, was revealed by Marion Ross, and Madeline Hulsizer sang with very pleasing tone quality. Emeline M. Bosse gave dramatic expression to “Pace, Pace, Mio Dio,” from “La Forza del Destino.” Lucile Blabe offered La Forge’s “Romance” as a delightful solo number. The Southland Singers’ double quartet (composed of L. A. Chamberlin, Diana Schott, Arline Thomas, Esther Adie, Bessie Powell, Zola B. Ruggles, Dorothea Baltz and-A. Elizabeth Yeaton) contributed with very good effect “My Lady Chlo” and “The Two Clocks.” Margaret Faries danced daintily “The Swan.” A violin soloist of ability was Joseph Daniel Stetkewiez, a Ukranian boy nine years old; with his fair hair and dark velvet suit, he made a pretty picture, and played with excellent technic and intonation, “Variations” by De Beriot and Heasche’s “Souvenir de Wieniawski.” He was given fine support by his sister Vera at the piano.
Lucille Blabe and Jacqueline de Moor were accompanists for the society, and Mme. E. E. Ericson accompanied Miss Bosse. Mme. Dambmann and the Southland Singers have every reason to feel proud of the varied talent presented, and the society’s rapid growth in numbers and strength is gratifying. Following the program the members and guests enjoyed dancing.
Albert Wiederhold Sings in Brooklyn.
Albert Wiederhold, baritone, appeared as soloist with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at the last symphony concert given January 28, at the Commercial High School, Brooklyn, auspices People’s Institute. The singer is one of the best before the public; his wife is Edith Milligan, the well known pianist, who has played for the Brooklyn Institute and has given her own recitals.
Amy Grant Gives “Pelleas and Melisande.”
The January 26 opera recital by Amy Grant, with Lawrence Schauffler, pianist, assisting, was devoted to Debussy’s “Pelleas and Melisande,” and had as an important portion of the affair that composer’s prelude “A l’Apres-midi d’un Faune,” by Mr. Kennedy on the Aeolian pipe organ, and his “La Soiree Danse Grenade,” in the Duo-Art record played by E. Robert Schmitz. Needless to say, the work, with its many delicate features, was given in her usual delightful manner—that is, in speech with action, full of the nuances and beauty of voice for which Amy Grant is noted. No actress on the American stage has a richer, fuller or more deeply expressive voice. In a golden-black gown, she made a vivid picture.
Reception to President Leila Hearne Cannes.
The Women’s Philharmonic Society of New York has issued invitations to a reception in honor of its president, Leila Hearne Cannes, Sunday afternoon, February 5, at three o’clock, when music will be heard and tea served. Mrs. Cannes, Mrs. Ronerts, and others of the committee, are continually active in behalf of this twenty-year-old society.
The Thursby Musicale.
Emma Thursby’s third Friday afternoon musical reception took place January 20. There were many people present who greatly enjoyed the delightful music rendered by Willem van der Andel, pianist, who played the scherzo, B flat and mazurka, A flat (Chopin). He was a prize pupil of the Rotterdam Conservatory. Reba Cornett Emory sang charmingly “Caro Selve” (Handel) and an old Irish song, “Danny Boy,” also “Butterfly” (del Riego) and “Twilight Song” (Branscombe.) A boy soprano, twelve years old, Robert Murray, delighted all by his singing of the “Mad Scene” from “Lucia” and the polonaise from “Mignon,” reaching B flat above high C; he was accompanied by Max Liebling. Milan Lusk, the Bohemian violinist, played in a masterful manner Vieuxtemps’ violin concerto in D and “Viennese Melody” (Kreisler), accompanied by Ludmila Vojackova. Edna Fremdini sang delightully the aria from “Madame Butterfly” and a berceuse (Godard). Lila Tro-
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Dickinson Gives Brahms Program.
The usual large audience gathered at the Brick Church Friday noon hour of music, January 13, to listen to a program of music by Johannes Brahms, performed by Dr. Clarence Dickinson, organist; Frieda Klink, contralto, and Rebecca Clark, violist. Dr. Dickinson played the rhapsody in G minor, a choral prelude on a Christmas song, with chime effects; “Moonlight,” from the sonata in F minor; a Hungarian dance and the rhapsody in E flat. In all of these Dr. Dickinson’s big technic and acknowledged musical taste were pre-eminent. Miss Klink sang “Sweeter Sing the Birds,” “The Virgin Cradle Song” and “Serenade,” and of these the “Cradle Song,” with viola obligato, was especially well sung. Miss Clark played a movement from a sonata, a waltz in A major, and the famous lullaby, originally known as a song; the sometimes pathetic tone of her instrument and the always appropriate expression was remarked.
Thursby’s Second Friday Musicale.
Emma Thursby’s second Friday afternoon musical reception, January 15, was greatly enjoyed by the many friends present. The special guests for the afternoon were Ada Sassoli and Grace Kerns. Mme. Sassoli, who sailed for European engagements recently, was detained and did not arrive until late. Grace Kerns, one of Miss Thursby’s artist pupils, was in beautiful voice and sang several selections during the afternoon, accompanied by Miss Henry. Louis Dornay, of the Covent Garden Opera, London, who has recently come to this country, is the possessor of a fine tenor voice and charmed all by his singing of selections from Wagner operas and interesting songs; his accompaniments were played by his wife, Betsy Culp, a cousin of Julia Culp. Elinor Mario delighted with a selection from “Jeanne d’Arc,” accompanied by Max Liebling. Mrs. Henry Doscher presided at the tea table. The Duchess de Richelieu was guest of honor January 20.
Lewing Plays Twice.
Adele Lewing gave a piano recital a fortnight ago at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Mills, playing works by classic and modern composers, including MacDowell, and one of her own compositions. At the first concert of the newly organized choir of St. Matthew’s Church she played works by Bach and Matthews. Mme. Lewing was one of MacDow-ell’s chief pupils and is known as an authoritative interpreter of his works.
Hanfmann-Ferrer in Brooklyn Church.
Cecelia Hanfmann-Ferrer, solo soprano of Summerfield M. E. Church, Port Chester, N. Y., was especially engaged January 11 to sing at the Knickerbocker Avenue M. E. Church, Brooklyn, this being the opening of the new edifice. She sang Buck’s “Fear Not Ye, O Israel,” which is one of her best numbers, and at the close of the service many listeners congratulated her She had important solo numbers at the January 29 musical service in the Port Chester church, singing “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth,” Handel; “Lovely Appear,” Gounod, and “O, Turn Thee,” Gallia.
Warford Pupils Engaged.
Three of Claude Warford’s vocal students have recently been engaged to fill the following positions: Elizabeth Eckel, soprano, as soloist at the First Baptist Church, Passaic; May Conway, contralto, Grace Church, Orange, and Harry Puder, baritone, for Calvary Presbyterian Church, Newark. Bert Gardner, baritone, another Warford pupil, is now singing the leading juvenile role in “Red Pepper.”
Estelle Edwards’ Voice Pleases.
Estelle Edwards, who has studied abroad, is a concert singer of merit, for she has a voice clear, high and true, with refined expression, as her special characteristics. Her singing of the Handel love song and Campbell-Tipton’s “Spirit Flower” were much admired by a private audience last week.
Sara Hunt Vann in New York.
Sara Hunt Vann, organist, of Birmingham, who attained a leading position in that city, has come to New York and expects to play in one of the Loew theaters.
Warford Pupils at Hotel Plaza.
No less than forty singers from Claude Warford’s studio provided the program for a “Soiree de Musique,” for the Euterpe Club (Mrs. A. B. Jamison president), in the new grand ball room of Hotel Plaza, January 19. Mr. Warford, who had entire charge of the affair, found little difficulty in placing his singers in just the right “act,” as the three lyric scenes gave fine opportunities for discrimination. In “A Darktown Party” Elizabeth Janes, Katharine Timpson, Emily Hatch and Katherine Fell, sopranos, with Agnes Burgoyne Taylor and May Conway, contraltos, gave a fine account of themselves in numbers by Guion and Burleigh; Gertrude McDermitt, contralto, sang Reddick’s “Travelin’ to de Grave” inimitably, and Jack Leahy, tenor, made much of Roma’s “Caroline.” The ensemble numbers, led by Robert Woelfel, tenor, and Harry Puder, baritone, claimed much of the applause.
The second scene, “The Indians,” beautifully staged and costumed, opened with Cadman’s “The Land of the Sky Blue Water,” charmingly sung by Minnie Lamberts, and “Far Off I Hear a Lover’s Flute,” an excellent bit of vocal work by Mary Davis, followed by “Minnetonka” in duet form by Anna Flick, soprano, and Donat Gauthier, tenor. Constance Eberhardt then sang the aria and canoe song from “Shanewis,” the act closing with Troyer’s “Sunrise Call,” stirringly given by Ralph Thomlinson, baritone.
“In Italy,” proved •to be a triumph of color and action aside from the vocal part, although Mr. Warford probably saved his best known sopranos for the finale. Louise New-house gave Boyd’s “In Italy” as the curtain rose on a gay restaurant scene: John Arden and William Stevenson were “Cabaret tenors,” singing Campana’s “Guarda che biance luna;” Leo Troostwyk, cellist, came next, Eva Krasny following with “O. sole mio” off stage and a fine rendering of Daly’s “No keek my dog” after she appeared. Florence Otis sang Gilberte’s “Moonlight, Starlight” as only she can
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