February 2, 1922
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LAURENCE LEONARD,
who will be remembered as a baritone of great range, has followed the advice of several New York critics and musical authorities, and with further instruction under Clara No-vello Davies, has developed a tenor voice of much power and beauty. As pictured above, Mr. Leonard and Mme. Davies are working out a tenor role in one of the operas in which he is preparing to sing'abroad. (Photo by Morse.)
kel, national chairman of extension and state president of California, and Mrs. William John Hall of St. Louis.
It has been announced that Mrs. Frank Henderson, president of the New York State Federation, has resigned and that the board of directors has elected Mme. Edna Marione as president, and Mrs. Floyd Chadwick as vice-president.
Elly Ney to Tour South
Following a concert in Montreal, Elly Ney returned to New York to appear as soloist with the Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall on January 22, playing the Beethoven "Emperor” concerto. This appearance was Mme. Ney’s fifth with the Philharmonic. She played once with the orchestra under Richard Strauss, twice under Willem van Hoogstraten, and twice under Stransky. Mme. Ney has played the Tschaikowsky concerto, the Strauss “Bur-leske,” both Brahms concertos, the Mozart B flat concerto and the Beethoven “Emperor” concerto with this orchestra.
The pianist will be heard in joint recital with Pablo Casals, under the auspices of the Milwaukee Music Club, at Milwaukee on February 19. She will make an extended southern tour in March. Her itinerary will include concerts at Houston on March 3, New Orleans on March 6, Chattanooga on March 9, and Jacksonville on March 13.
St. Olaf Choir’s Influence on Choral Singing
A National Music Foundation, sponsored by leading Lutherans of the country, which will have for its main purpose the encouragement and promotion of choral singing will be an outgrowth of the present tour of St. Olaf Lutheran Choir, according to information received by M. H. Hanson, manager of the tour.
So great an impetus has the famous choir from North-field, Mina, given to the cause of choral singing that plans have been set afoot in a number of cities for the organization of massive singing bodies. A choral organization of 1,000 voices drawn from the smaller choirs and singing societies of Lutheran churches is contemplated in Philadelphia.
This tour of the college choir—its third in the United States—also will result in the raising of close to $100,000 for Lutheran philanthropies, missions and hospitals, in a number of cities benefiting from the concerts.
Jules Falk Becomes 111 at Concert
Jules Falk, the well known violinist, was taken seriously ill while giving a concert in Wallace Hall, Newark, N. J., on the evening of January 16. It was while he was playing the third number on his program that he was seized with a severe attack of indigestion, induced, it is believed, by nervous strain and overwork. Mr. Falk was taken to the hospital in Newark, where he remained for four days, after which he was brought to Philadelphia to his sister’s home. At the present time the violinist is rapidly recovering his strength, but it has been necessary to cancel all of his engagements for several weeks to come.
Bachaus to Give Third Recital
Wilhelm Bachaus gives his third recital at the Town Hall on Sunday afternoon, February 12, at three o’clock. He will play the F minor sonata of Brahms, and Beethoven’s sonata in E flat, op. 81.
Nielsen to Sing in Providence
Alice Nielsen will begin her February concert engagements with a recital on February S in Providence, R. I.
Sametini at Beethoven Association Concert
Sametini has been invited to play at the next concert of the Beethoven Association at Aeolian Hall on February 13.
Rosing’s Fourth Appearance Here
Rosing, the Russian tenor, will give his fourth New York recital on Wednesday afternoon, February 8, in Aeolian Hall.
Edward B. Marks to Move
The Edward B. Marks Music Company expects to locate in its new offices very shortly. The new address, for executive offices and professional rooms, will be West Forty-sixth street, next to N. V. A.
"Like our other offites,” said Mr. Marks, “they are naturally arranged for the comfort of all callers, professional or otherwise, but first a business headquarters strictly. There will be no waste of space nor fancy frills. We may have a formal opening later, but, as you know, we are not very strong for show nor unnecessary fuss. Our present plan is to shut down at the old place on Friday or Saturday, this week or the week after, and be ready to open the following Monday or Tuesday.
"I think I may modestly claim that we will go in with * flying colors. ‘Sal-O-May’ looks like the outstanding fox trot hit. It is real music—the rare kind that is a success all over the world. We have another international number, which we call it here, ‘No Use Crying’ (if your sweetheart goes away). In Europe it is known as the ‘Weinen’ song. We intend to make it a big success. Our original editions of ‘Song of India,’ both in transcription and fox trot forms, have caught on. Our ‘classic editions’ and ‘Half Hours of the Best Composers’ series grow in favor. We are editing a new ‘Series Colored’ edition of violin solos and concert songs. There are numerous strictly popular numbers such as 'Down at the Old Swimming Hole’ and ‘Who’ll Be the Next One?’
“We have new Lehar and Straus operettas also, ‘The Last Waltz,’ by Oscar Straus, and the coming new ‘Rose of Stamboul’ production by Leo Fall.
“I have given you a few facts and yet I have not said one-half of what 1 could. This I know: I am carrying with me into my new building the most capable and faithful organization I have ever had.”
Huberman Features Novelties
Bronislaw Huberman was scheduled to play a largo by Vivaldi, transcribed by Arthur Hartmann, at his concert in Rochester, N. Y., on February 1. Mr. Hartmann is now a resident of Rochester, and Mr. Huberman placed this composition on his program as a tribute to the transcriber. The remainder of Mr. Huberman’s program was to include Lalo’s “Symphonie Espagnole,” Bach’s adagio and fugue in C major (unaccompanied) and Tschaikow-sky’s “Souvenir d’un lieu cher.” Paul Frankel was to be at the piano.
Mr. Huberman’s performance of Respighi’s sonata for piano and violin, with Paul Frenkel, at his recital at Carnegie Hall, New York, will be the first American performance of that work. Mr. Huberman has played this sonata in Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Holland and Sweden.
Maurice Dambois on Tour
Maurice Dambois, cellist, arrived on the Rochambeau, Tuesday, January 10, for his American tour. It opened with the Cincinnati Orchestra in Indianapolis on January 16, and included a joint recital on January 20 in Leominster, Mass., with Anne Roselle, soprano of the Metropolitan Opera.
Mr. Dambois scored a pronounced success in Europ.e. He played several times before the Belgian Queen, who presented him with a cigarette case embossed with the royal crest. The Queen of Belgium is an excellent violinist, and Mr. Dambois’enjoyed several afternoons of ensemble with her, and accompanied her on the piano as well.
Special Performance at Metropolitan
On Monday afternoon, January 23, a special performance of the Puccini opera was given before a packed house. There is nothing new about Geraldine Farrar’s portrayal of the little Japanese girl, but this artist’s singing and acting of the part will long be remembered. Upon this occasion she was tendered another ovation, which was wholly justifiable. In Giulio Crimi, that ever versatile tenor, as Pinkerton, and Antonio Scotti, as Sharpless, Miss Farrar had excellent support. Rita Fornia was also a sympathetic Suzuki. Moranzoni conducted with his usual skill.
Dux’s Orchestral Record
Claire Dux, soprano of the Chicago Opera Association, will appear as orchestral soloist three times within five days from March 6 to March 10. On the former date, Mile. Dux will sing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, under Dr. Frederick Stock, at Milwaukee; on March 9 and 10 she will be with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at Detroit, under Ossip Gabrilowitsch.
Ignaz Friedman’s Final Program
Ignaz Friedman, Polish pianist, will give his third and last New York recital this season at Aeolian Hall on Saturday afternoon, February 4, where he will play an all-Chopin program, consisting of the sonata, op. 58, berceuse, and sonata, op. 35.
Van Bommel at Rumford Hall February 5
Jan Van Bommel, Hollandish-American baritone, assisted by Axel Skjerne, pianist for the late Maud Powell, will give a recital February 5, at three o’clock, at Rumford Hall, New York, singing ancient Italian and modern French, Russian, German and American composers’ songs.
News of Empire State Federation
At a meeting of the Forum of the Empire State Federation, held at the Hotel Pennsylvania on Friday afternoon, January 27, the guests of honor were Dr. William Elliott Griffis, an authority on the Orient; Mrs. William John Hall, national chairman of the Junior Clubs, St. Louis; Mrs. Yancey, St. Louis; Bonnie McLeary, the well known sculptress. Dr. Griffis made an interesting address, after which a young pianist played several selections.
The next forum will be at the Hotel Pennsylvania on February 17. Caroline Lowe Hovey and Harriet Ayer Seymour, of the board management, will give a tea at Mme. Marione’s studio, 20 West 57th Street, on Monday afternoon, February 6, from 4 to 6 o’clock, for Mrs. Cecil Fran-
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