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the prolonged applause which greeted each movement. Mr. Macdonald has received his training under Clare Osborne Reed.
Helen E. Dunstone, a former member of Mrs. Reed’s Normal Training class, is now teaching in Ontario, Oregon, and appeared as soloist at a concert recently given by the Glee Club of which she is director.
Students of the School of Dramatic Art are giving performances in the Recital Hall, Steinway Hall Building, every Monday evening.
Claudia Page, former student of Leon Sametini, has been engaged as solo violinist with the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra at the May Festival, Hiram, Ohio. Ralph Mi-chaelis, another former student with Mr. Sametini, won success in his recital at the Playhouse, February 5.
Marshall Sesson, ten year old student of the college, was soloist at the Hebrew Institute, February 17.
Rose Lutiger Gannon, of the faculty, gave the opening number at the National Superintendents’ Convention at the Auditorium. Theresa Huening, student of Mrs. Gannon, recently gave a program at the Congress Hotel. Marie Herron, another student of Mrs. Gannon, gave a song program! for the Radio a short time ago.
Cornelia Dungan, vocal student, assisted by Adelaide Anderson, gave^ a recital in Steinway Building Recital Hall on Friday evening. Students in the piano department gave a recital there February 23.
The copcert that was given by the Chicago Musical College in Ziegfeld Theater a week ago Saturday morning was given by students in the piano, violin and vocal departments.
Louise Steele, student of the vocal department, sang for the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs in the Rose Room, Great Northern Hotel, and also for the South Side Catholic Women’s Club.
Carolyn Schuyler, student of Alexander Raab, was heard in a piano recital given at Tiffin, Ohio.
Hess-Reuter Recital.
I he last of the series^ of Hess-Reuter sonata recitals was given February 28 in Kimball Hall before a delighted musical gathering, the final affair being characterized as the most convincing of all by those who heard the entire program. This writer was permitted to hear only the sonata in B flat minor by Dohnanyi, a noble composition which made demands bn these clever artists, calling for much of their resources, and they answered with a telling response which increased the laurels of both. There appears to be a happy musical understanding of each other and the auditors’ anticipations are more than fulfilled. Their ensemble work is a delight, and therefore equal praise must be accredited. They are happily matched, so it is unnecessary to dilate further. A continuance of these chamber concerts is much desired.
Chicago Solo Choir Concert.
The Chicago Solo Choir, assisted by the Philharmonic String Quartet, was again heard at Lyon & Healy Hall,
F ebruary 28, by a very appreciative audience. The good account given of themselves on this occasion fully demonstrated that these splendid voices were evidencing the work of their efficient director, Eric Delamarter, whose fine musicianship is so thoroughly known and appreciated as composer and conductor. The choir is begetting cohesiveness and smoothness of tone and is responsively quick to observe pitch, and is always in_ accord with the will of the choral master. All of the attributes necessary to the attainment of perfect choral ensemble are in the possession of this body. The program consisted of several well known madrigals and novelties, only a few of which were heard by this writer and all of which will bear repetition by this choir many times.^ 1 he motet, “ I he Risen Lord,” by Sowerby, and the “Echo Song,” by Di Lassus, were beautifully delivered. A portion of the work of the Philharmonic Quartet, all that was heard, deserved praise and encouragement to a high degree.
Hans Hess Artist Pupil to Make Debut
Ethel Murray, gifted cellist and artist pupil of Hans Hess, wall make her debut in Chicago at the Fine Arts Recital Hall, on March 23.
Louise St. John Westervelt’s Columbia Chorus Heard.
On February 21, the Columbia Chorus, under the direction of Louise St. John Westervelt, sang the following numbers at the Chicago Artists’ Association concert: Aubade” (Ireland), “Holy Innocents” (Treharne), “Ah,
I wine No Blossoms” (Gliere), “Chorus of Seraphim”
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tone of velvety quality, musical understanding of a high order and unusually fluent technic arc the salient points in Mme. Liszniewska’s pianistic qualifications which make her an artist to whom it is a joy to listen. Of her program this reviewer heard the Brahms group—made up of the D major ballade, intermezzo and rhapsody, op. 119—Ravel’s “Pavane,” Debussy’s “Serenade Interrompue,” Albeniz’ “Cordoba” and “Prelude” and Chabrier’s “Scherzo-Waltz,” all of which were beautifully done by this excellent artist.
Manuscript Festival Given By Organists’ Guild.
A manuscript festival, conducted by the Illinois chapter of the American Guild of Organists, was held at the home of Francis Neilson, on February 28. The residence contains an excellent organ, and the program consisted of new organ compositions submitted for the occasion. Manuscripts by the following members of the American Guild of Organists have been accepted by the committee of judges: Gerhard T. Alexis (St. Paul, Minn.) ; Roland Diggle, Los Angeles (Cal.) ; Katherine E. Lucke, Baltimore (Maryland) ; Catherine. Morgan, Morristown (Penn.) ; Sumner Salter, Williamstown (Mass.) ; Frank E. Ward, New York City William Lester, Lily Wadhams Moline and Walter P. Zimmerman, of Chicago—all of whose accepted compositions were played on this occasion.
Woman’s Band of Chicago Heard.
A benefit concert by the Woman’s Band of Chicago at Orchestra Hall, Wednesday night, March 1, served for the debut of that organization, which is only about six months old and which in the future will reach a high artistic position in this community. The Woman’s Band of Chicago is an amateur musical organization, the objects of which are to instill the love of music in its members and create love and desire for music in general. The organization is of a purely civic character and has not been organized for profit and none_ of its members, its officers, nor even the conductor, receive any compensation whatsoever. Fifty young women from all walks of life, many of them engaged in business and professional pursuits, were seen on the stage of Orchestra Hall, where they made an excellent appearance in their bright red uniforms and “tarns.” The Woman’s Band is destined to become one of Chicago’s foremost musical institutions and as an advertising medium it is unique. The band is well conducted by Edward F. Mumm. At its inaugural concert the band was ably assisted by Servais De Zanco, operatic tenor, who sang with felling effect the “Prayer” from Massenet’s “Le Cid,” and “Be Mine,” by E. De Primero, after which the audience insisted upon an encore, which was graciously granted. Esther Mae Schultz was the other soloist, who disclosed a high soprano voice. Ralph Zirkle presided at the piano for the soloists."
Columbia ' School Notes.
Robert Macdonald, who recently gave a recital in the Playhouse, was soloist recently with the Tri-City Symphony Orchestra, and appeared at Davenport, Iowa. The local papers speak of him as a “former Davenporter”—well known to orchestra patrons—as a townsman who has had a successful career, and that he received a sincere ovation* that his interpretation of the three movements of the Moszkowski concerto was greatly appreciated, judging from
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Chicago, 111., Marcli 4, 1922.—Following close upon her recent huge success as soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Claire Dux gave a song recital at Orchestra Hall Sunday afternoon, February 26, unnder the management of Wessels & Voegeli. German lieder evidently is Miss Dux’s forte, as her program on this occasion was made up entirely of that type of song and proved the biggest success this charming soprano has scored here. Her delicate, lovely organ is admirably adapted to lieder, and her interpretations disclosed her thorough understanding and knowledge of how they should be sung. A Schubert group and ones by Schumann, Brahms and Hugo Wolf made up the program, which was hugely enjoyed by a very large audience, judging by the boundless enthusiasm and constant call for more. It was one of the most thoroughly enjoyable song recitals heard in a long time. Richard Hageman assisted, adding materially to the success of the afternoon.
Augusta Cottlow Plays Heavy Program Well.
For her recital at the Playhouse Sunday afternoon, Augusta Cottlow presented a most taxing program. A pianist of power and vigor, Miss Cottlow is at her best in numbers demanding forceful, dominating renditions, and thus this interesting pianist was at her best at this recital when she played the Bach-Busoni organ toccata in C major the Schubert-Liszt “I Greet Thee, Love,” four Chopin numbers, the MacDowell “Sonata Tragica,” Busoni’s "Sketch Book” and Liszt’s Hungarian rhapsody. These were skillfully executed by this commanding pianist who has the faculty of making everyone present enjoy the music she plays as much as she does herself. A goodly audience applauded Miss Cottlow enthusiastically after every number.
Marguerite Melville-Liszniewska in Recital.
Another piano recital of exceptional interest given on the same Sunday afternoon was one presented by Marguerite Melville-Liszniewska, at the Blackstone Theater. Mme. Liszniewska has not been heard in Chicago for some time and her return on this occasion was welcomed by a large and enthusiastic gathering, which showed its delight by hearty plaudits. A touch that is delicate yet powerful, a
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