MUSICAL COURIER
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March 23, 1922
apolis Symphony), and Glenn Cooke (of Rochester), piano, was entirely satisfying in every detail, and earned the applause that was bestowed upon it. Constantin Kamarorsky, cellist with the Minneapolis Symphony, was the soloist of the evening. He played the Giltermann concerto in A minor, and his performance of it thrilled his audience, as it is a work to daunt the virtuoso; however, he easily handled the difficult passages. His encore, the air in D by Bach, arranged for the cello and clavier by Becker, was in contrast, and exhibited the artist’s ability. The orchestra gave a splendid reading of “Prince Igor” and yielded many moments of fine effect under the baton of Mr. Cooke. The concert closed with the ever popular “Rienzi” overture, played with infinite precision and brilliancy. Perhaps at no previous concert was the approbation of the work of Mr. Cooke and the orchestra more demonstrative than on this occasion. The personnel this year includes forty-six musicians, of whom all but seven are Rochester musicians, the majority of these seven being members of the Minneapolis Symphony. Aside from a decided gain in its artistic personnel, the organization has been placed on a better financial basis, and the keen interest of the Rochester people has been plainly shown by the fact that previous to this year there have never been more than five hundred subscribers, while this year there are 3,400. Aside from the popular general subscriptions and the receipts from the concerts, the Philharmonic Society is given municipal contribution from the city taxes for municipal music, and the Mayo Clinic duplicates the popular subscription up to the amount of $7,500.
One of the greatest treats afforded Rochester people, was the concert by the Flonzaley Quartet, and a large and sympathetic audience greeted these renowned artists. The concert opened with the Haydn quartet in D major, the artists at once showing technical surety, and utmost delicacy and refinement. Included in the program was Emanuel Moor’s adagio (from quartet, op. 57), the Mozart variations and Borodin’s nocturne and scherzo. Four encores were graciously given, “Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes” being uncommonly well played. It is to Mary Lawler that Rochester owes its gratitude for the bringing of these artists. Through her courtesy the ex-service men from the Oronoco Sanitarium were guests at the concert.
Alma Gluck, soprano, and Efrem Zimbalist, violinist, were warmly greeted at their joint recital given February 16.
Artists for the following months are Lhevinne, Morini, and Schumann Heink.
Sacramento, Cal.—(See “Music on the Pacific
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San Antonio, Tex., February 20, 1922.—M. Augusta
Rowley presented “Tony Sarg’s Marionettes” in two performances, February 15. In the afternoon, Thackeray’s “The Rose and the Ring” was given, and Irving’s “Rip Van Winkle” at night. At the matinee were guests of Miss Rowley, as she knew what a great treat was in store. The Marionettes have gained popularity all over the country, and it is decidedly the most unique attraction which has ever been booked in San Antonio. The scenery was beautiful and the lighting effects wonderful. The puppets moved about as real human beings, even to the difficult task of moving the hands up and down the keyboard of a small piano. Charles E. Searle gave a synopsis of the story. Due praise must be given the puppeteers—Sylvia Newton, Amy Hamlin, Maud Longnecker, Knowles Entrikin, Wilson Fulton, Peter Pann, and Charles Searle—for they were decidedly heard, if not seen. The music, both vocal and instrumental, was given by Winthrop Parkhurst. After the performance at night, Mr. Searle explained to an interested group something of the intricate workings of these fascinating little objects.
Bertram Simon, violinist; David Griffin, baritone, and Walter Dunham, pianist, appeared in a benefit recital, February 15, for the Carmelite Sisters’ Orphanage and Day Nursery. Mr. Simon played numbers by Pugnani-Kreisler, Weber-Kreisler, Kreisler, Wieniawski, Rimsky-Korsakoff and Schubert. Mr. Griffin sang numbers by Donaudy, Caldara, Donizetti, Floridia Wallace, Woodman and Speaks, and Mr. Dunham played numbers by Grainger, Sibelius and Liszt.
The last concert in the series of six, by the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra, Julien Paul Blitz conductor, was given February 16, with the gifted conductor appearing as cello soloist, with William Turner, tenor, a friend of Mr. Blitz for many years, as co-soloist. The orchestral numbers included the prelude to “Lohengrin” (Wagner), which was given a fine reading; “The Wheel of Omphale” (Saint-Saëns), played in compliment to the San Antonio Rotary Club, Mr. Turner being a Rotarian and Mr. Blitz a former member. Mr. Blitz said that symphonic music was most enjoyable when understood, and proceeded to explain the various parts of the work, the orchestra illustrating them. The number was then played without interruption, and it received prolonged applause. “American Fantasy” (Victor Herbert) was a splendid closing number with its well known melodies and crashing climaxes. By special request “The Mill” (Gillet) was given, and had to be repeated. (This number was played at a former concert.) Mr. Blitz chose for his solo number the difficult “Variations on a Rococo Theme” (Tschaikowsky) which gave a splendid opportunity to display his rich, warm, legato tone, and also his amazing command of technic. He was given a true ovation at the close. The orchestra was under the capable direction of John M. Steinfeldt, for the solo, and Mrs. Lawrence A. Meadows, official accompanist for the orchestra, was at the piano for the encores. The orchestra applauded as long and loudly as did the audience, a just tribute to the conductor from his men. Mr. Turner’s number was the tuneful “Aubade” from “LeRoi d’Ys” (Lalo), in which his big, resonant voice was heard to fine advantage. His tone is flowing, and decidedly pleasing. He also received much applause and many recalls. The orchestra played a fine accompaniment for the solos. Mrs. Meadows also contributed the instructive program notes. During the intermission Mrs. Eli Hertsberg, president, and Mrs. Henry Drought, first vice-president, were presented with flowers from Major and Mrs. Paegelow of Brooks Field, as a slight token of their appreciation of the splendid music made possible through the efforts of these two officers. At the public rehearsal, in the afternoon, Mr. Blitz and Mr. Turner were as warmly greeted as at night, and the orchestra also came in for its full share of the applause. This concert closed the eighteenth season.
John M. Steinfeldt presented another section of his piano
which told a pleasing story in song and charmed her listeners. The selection from “Orpheus” was good and Haydn’s “Spirit Song” was listened to with wrapt attention. “The Home-coming of an Unknown Warrior,” given as an encore, made quite a hit. The singer’s favorite selection, which has almost become part of herself, so closely has she become associated with it was “Abide With Me.” Kennedy Rum-ford, baritone, sang “Where’er You Walk” and “More Sweet Is That Name,” Handel; “When the Swallows,” a Scottish song; “Gentle Maid,” Irish, and “Vicar of Bray,” an old English song with a modern harmonious accompaniment, all of which delighted the audience. Mr. Melsa, the Polish violinist, exhibited his natural talent and love for string music in the manner in which he handled the violin; he was voted a most capable artist. Grace Torren, pianist, played the accompaniments with style and understanding of the various parts.
One week before the arrival of Dame Butt and party to Regina, it was known that she would be greeted with a full house. There was the biggest mail order sale ever experienced in this city.
Rehearsals now seem quite in order. Everybody with a good voice for singing is preparing to assist at the Musical Festival listed for May. There are great inducements offered men and women interested in the subject. The Queen City Classics is rehearsing frequently and probably will figure prominently in the male choir competition.
During the week ending February 18, The Western Grain Growers’־ Association held a convention in Regina. Regina Conservatory of Music arranged a concert for the entertainment of the delegates, which was greatly appreciated by all who heard it. Prof. F. G. Kilmaster, Mus.B., F.C.C.O., gave a high-class organ recital. Alice Gott, L.T.C.M., played a violin obligato. Jean McCracken, A.T.C.M., violinist, played Francis Macmillen’s “Causerie” to the accompaniment of Miss Dolmage, pianist, L.T.C.M.
H. J. Record, L.I.C.M., arranged a recital in Regina for music lovers and critics which greatly delighted those who attended. An excellent work is being accomplished by this careful and painstaking teacher, which is most commendable. In order to make a decided success of the concert he spent many weeks in training his students. Mr. Record is choir leader and organist of Rae Street Methodist Church.
Under the auspices of the Toronto Conservatory of Music a theoretical music examination was held in Regina recently, with the following results : primary harmony, Margaret Forsyth and Dorothy McColl, honors; primary rudiments, Mary Balfour, Elda Moore, Noreen Mills and Mrs. C. R. Bowerman, first class honors; elementary theory, Ella N. Coles, first class honors; Vera Armstrong and lien Hunter, honors.	R. G. B.
Roanoke, Va., February 24,	1922.—On Saturday
night, February 11, the Letz Quartet was heard at Hollins College. In addition to the large student body and faculty of the college, a large number of Roanoke’s local musicians attended. This is a yearly event at Hollins and one which is looked forward to with much pleasure by all who have heard these artists.
On Sunday afternoon, February 12, the Letz Quartet gave a recital at Virginia College before the student body and local musicians. The splendid program was greatly enjoyed by all who were fortunate enough to hear it.
Never before has the harp been heard to pour forth such melodies as it did under the hands of Alberto Salvi when he appeared at the City Auditorium on February 20, under the auspices of the Thursday Morning Music Club. There was a large audience in attendance, composed in part of students from Hollins College and Virginia College. The program was a well chosen one and the audience plainly showed its appreciation of the artist by continuous applause. This was the second in a series of concerts under the auspices of the Thursday Morning Music Club.
On February 20, Fokine and Fokina, with four assisting artists, appeared at the Academy of Music. The interpretation of the Russian ballet by these artists was wonderfully done and the playing of the Russian Trio (Mr. Steinberg at piano, together with violin and cello) was equally enjoyable. While the audience was only a fair sized one, due to Salvi’s appearance the same night at the Auditorium, it was an enthusiastic and appreciative one.
A number of the local teachers were in Lynchburg, Va., this week, attending the convention of the State Music Teachers Association. Prominent in the list was Edward Morris, a concert pianist of note, who is now making his home in Roanoke.
Of interest to the music world was the marriage on Wednesday night of Bula Ray Shull of this city, to Jacques Ar-mand Morichard le Fevre de Montagny of New York, the ceremony being performed in St. John’s Episcopal Church, Roanoke. Mrs. de Montagny, who has won distinction in opera, having sung in many cities of the United States, Mexico, Canada and Cuba, is the possessor of a beautiful dramatic soprano voice. After graduating from the New England Conservatory, she continued her studies with Pizza-rello in New York.
The approach of Easter is marked by great activity among the choirs of the city which are now at work on special programs. Two have already announced cantatas for Good Friday night. At St. John’s Episcopal Church “Olivet to Calvary” will be given by the choir, James E. Corneal, organist and director. “The Man of Nazareth,” by Rogers, will be sung by the choir of Christ Episcopal Church, Gordon H. Baker director. Special programs will also be rendered on Easter Sunday.
At the Nazareth Club on Wednesday afternoon, a recital was given by the Nazareth Music Club, which was largely attended by friends and patrons. Several selections were rendered by an orchestra under the direction of Elizabeth Kelly. Maria Bisese, pianist; Rosina Bisese, Teresa Murphy and Edward Schiavone, violinists; Helen Lorenzen, cello; Dorothy Kastendike, orchestra bells; Pasquel Bisese, flute, and Patrick Flanagan, drums, made up the orchestra.
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Rochester, Minn., February 25, 1922.—The Philharmonic Orchestra of Rochester, Harold Cooke director, gave its third concert (its third season) February 7. The most interesting feature of the program was the fourth symphony of Mendelssohn, as it is only the second time that an entire symphony has been played by a local organization. The themes were all enunciated admirably, and the work was magnificently played. A quartet played by Messrs. Nelson, flute; Oberman, violin; Komarorsky, cello (all of Minne-
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