MUSICAL COURIER
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April 13, 1922
507th Pupils’ Concert at Sterner Institution
Twenty-five numbers, with thirty-three items (piano, vocal and violin music), made up the program of the 507th pupils’ concert at the New York School of Music and Arts (Ralfe Leech Sterner founder and director), March .30. Stormy weather did not hinder a large attendance; indeed, outside conditions served to accentuate the coziness of the interior, a word which, however, hardly describes the beauty of the salons, with their fifteen-foot ceilings, damask and silken hangings and decorations, including rare woods.
Rocco Carcione and Andrea Bianchi began the music promptly with a well sung Verdi duet, followed by Edna V. Horton, brilliant pianist of poetic gifts. Gladys Birk-mire sang Ronald and Gilbert¿ songs and Luckstone’s “Delight” (waltz-song) in a voice of fine promise. Beatrice Pinkham talented young girl, played Rachmaninoff’s prelude, and Brahms’ rhapsodie, both in G minor, with clean-cut technic and much breadth. Anna Gleason’s strong voice and musical inclinations shone in her solo, a Puccini aria, and later in the very dignified and altogether worthy singing of the long duet, “Pura siccome” from “La Traviata,” with Mr. Bianchi. Nelson Johnson, Jr., showed much violinistic promise in Alard’s “Brindisi” waltz, and Marguerite Hitch sang songs by Gilbert¿ and Matthews with expression. Of Mercedes Rubbrecht’s piano playing it is hard to exaggerate, for she plays beautifully, showing humor in Debussy’s “Minstrels” and brilliant technic in MacDowell’s concert study; she has evidently made the most of her stay in the metropolis, and gives promise of future prominence. Mr. Carcione’s tenor voice gave pleasure in “Una furtiva lagrima,” and young James Ross earned rounds of applause for his playing of a violin solo by Kreisler. Kitty Travis’ pleasant personality and bright voice was effective in Bailey’s “Life’s Merry Morn,” Andrea Bianchi’s singing the “Brindisi” (Thomas) very artistically, with high tones of power and meaning. Howard S. Green, pianist, whose accomplishments have frequently been named in the Musical Courier, played Paderewski’s menuet with altogether unusual interpretation; there were in it many refinements and nuances. He added Chopin’s waltz in C sharp minor, graceful, full of feeling, and was warmly applauded. “The Silver Spring” (Bendel) showed the fluent technic as well as finger strength of Mary Canal to fine advantage; she plays with ease and grace. Carmen Asensio, comely girl with stage presence, sang a waltz by Arditi with brilliant voice, and Rose Vivola showed herself an earnest young pianist of talent, attaining fine climaxes, in her playing of Liszt’s study in D flat. Olga Voss’ pretty appearance and high C of power and quality, won applause in Woodman’s “Joy of Spring.” Little Ida Rosen won all hearts by her expression and tasteful playing of Seitz’s violin concerto No. 1; it was well done. A lively duet, with well-matched voices, was “All’idea di metallo” (Rossini), sung by Messrs. Carcione and Bianchi. Joseph Pugh showed a natural baritone voice of good quality and clear enunciation in Homer’s “Requiem,” Amelia Marcus has vocal temperament, power and animation, qualities which came to the fore in songs by Sanderson, Whelpley and Nevin. Sophie Russell’s prima donna style shone in her singing of the “Shadow Song” (Meyerbeer), for which her high tones, including an E flat, trills and runs, brought her hearty applause.
Notable was the fact that ten American composers’ works were on the program, that every performer sang or played from memory, and that Helen Wolverton furnished excellent accompaniments.
MUSIC ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE
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emerged. He played with a freedom and finish and the audience recalled him three and four times after each group. The final number, “I Palpiti,” by Paganini, displayed the ease of his performance.	D. B. K.
Activities in Sacramento
Sacramento, Cal., March 16, 1922.—The Saturday Club gave its 484th recital on March 4. The writer did not receive a ticket so is not able to review the affair. However, it was what is termed by this organization a “Home Day,” which means that the program was given by local musicians entirely.
Beatrice Joensen, a piano pupil of the Martine School, received quite an ovation before the Saturday Club.
Master Norman Walters, one of the advanced pupils of the A. Wilmer Oakes violin studios, played with success before a large audience in Loomis recently.
Alexander Stewart was here in the interest of Sacramento’s coming music week.	A. W. O.
Laura Morrill to Conduct Summer Classes
Laura E. Morrill will conduct a summer class at her New York studios from June 1 to August 1.
Lillian Crosman, one of Mme. Morrill’s artist pupils, is singing with much success at a new theater in Milwaukee. Following a six weeks’ engagement there she will go to Chicago and then to Kansas City for additional appearances. A short time ago Miss Crosman sang via radio in Kansas City, and word came from St. Louis that every word of her songs was heard distinctly in that city. Mme. Morrill is in receipt of a letter from Miss Crosman in which she expresses gratitude to her mentor for what she has accomplished in developing her voice.
Elman’s European Success
Mischa Elman is having one of the greatest successes of his career during his present European concert tour. He has already made three appearances in London, two in Paris, two in Berlin, ten through German provinces, and six in the Scandinavian countries. Nevertheless, the demand for his appearances shows no signs of diminution. If he is to grant all these demands it is quite likely he will be unable to return to this country before the summer months. In October Elman will begin his transcontinental American tour, during which he will have at least 100 engagements for the season.
WHERE THEY ARE TO BE
From April 13 to April 27
Mellish, Mary:
27, Decatur, 111.
Meluis, Luella:
23,	Boston, Mass. Middleton, Arthur:
27, St. Joseph, Mo.
Neill, Amy:
27, London, England. Nyiregyhazi, Erwin:
27, East Orange, N. J, Patterson, Idelle:
19,	Scranton, Pa.
Patton, Fred:
14,	Brooklyn, N. Y.
19,	Sackville, N. B.
21, Sydney, N. S.
24-26, Halifax, N. S.
27, Truro, N. S.
Peege, Charlotte:
13,	Williamsport, Pa.
15,	Reading, Pa.
18,	Lancaster, Pa.
20,	York, Pa.
25,	Wilmington, Del.
27, Trenton, N. J.
Reuter, Rudolph:
18, Chicago, 111. Rubinstein, Erna:
16,	Lindsborg, Kan.
St. Denis, Ruth:
17,	Lynchburg, Va.
18,	Greenville, S. C.
19,	Anderson, S. C.
20,	Columbia, S. C.
21,	Charlotte, N. C.
22,	Winston-Salem, N. C.
24.	Greensboro, N. C. Schofield, Edgar:
14,	San Antonio, Texas. Schumann Heink, Mme.:
18, Montclair, N. J.
20,	Monessen, Pa.
21,	Beaver Falls, Pa.
24, Des Moines, la.
26,	McAlester, Okla.
27,	Durant, Okla.
Shawn, Ted:
17,	Lynchburg, Va.
18,	Greenville, S. C.
19,	Anderson, S. C.
20,	Columbia, N. C.
21,	Charlotte, N. C.
24, Greensboro, N. C.
Smith, Ethelynde:
15,	Grand Rapids, Mich. Stopak, Josef:
16,	Chicago, 111.
21,	Worcester, Mass. Sundelius, Marie:
24,	Richmond, Va. Swinford, Jerome:
18, Auburn, N. Y. Thomlinson, Ralph:
14, Yonkers, N. Y.
16, Goshen, N. Y.
Tiffany, Marie:
16, Canton, Ohio.
Van der Veer, Nevada: 24-26. Halifax, N. S.
27, Truro, N. C.
Vreeland, Jeannette:
18, Bridgeport, Conn.
21, Red Bank, N. J.
25,	Lowell, Mass.
Cuthbert, Frank:
13-16, Lindsborg, Kan.
D’Alvarez, Marguerite:
22,	Rochester, N. Y.
27, Toronto, Can.
David, Annie Louise:
19,	Portland, Me.
27, East Orange, N. J.
De Kyzer, Marie:
15,	Bound Brook, N. J.
16,	East Orange, N. J. Diaz, Rafaelo:
.22, Schenectady, N. Y. Dux, Claire:
13,	Emporia, Kan.
18,	Oberlin, Ohio.
20,	Cedar Rapids, la. Farnam, Lynnwood:
17,	Newark, N. J.
25,	Boston, Mass.
Fuson, Thomas:
14,	Madison, Nr J.
19,	Asheville, N. C. Graham, Pauline:
23,	Little Rock, Ark. Harvard, Sue:
19,	Scranton, Pa.
Hempel, Frieda:
24,	New Castle, Pa.
Hess, Hans:
15,	Lake Forest, 111.
20,	Waterloo, la.
House, Judson:
20,	Antigonish, N. S.
21,	Sydney, N. S.
24-26, Halifax, N. S.
27, Truro, N. S.
Howell, Dicie:
18,	Pottsville, Pa.
Jollif, Norman:
16,	Boston, Mass.
24, Newark, N. J.
Kerns, Grace:
24-26, Halifax, N. S.
27, Truro, N. S. Konecny, Josef:
18,	Ft. Madison, lip
19,	Keokuk, la.
20,	Mt. Pleasant, la.
21,	Washington, la.
24, Oskaloosa, la.
26,	Centerville, la.
27,	Knoxville, la. Langston, Marie Stone:
19,	Norristown, Pa.
24,	Conshohocken, Pa.
27,	Pittsburgh, Pa.
Laros, Earle:
26, Harrisburg, Pa. Lawson, Franceska Kaspar:
22,	Shrewsbury, Pa.
26,	Weston, W. Va.
28,	Athens, W. Va.
Letz Quartet:
25,	East Orange, N. J.
27,	Middlebury,־ Conn. Macmillen, Francis:
16, Canton, Ohio.
Maier, Guy:
22, Boston, Mass.
Meisle, Kathryn:
16, Atlantic City, N. J.
20,	Brooklyn, N. Y.
25, Cleveland, Ohio.
Falk at Philadelphia Music Week Concert
Jules Falk has been engaged for the first event of Musjc Week in Philadelphia, and will appear at the Manufacturers’ Club on the afternoon of May 1. (Music Week extends from May 1 to 6.) This event opens the week’s celebration and is one of the important programs to be presented.
ARE YOU TOO STOUT OR TOO THIN ?
Musicians—Especially Singers!
It Is Highly Important For You To Keep In Good Physical Condition
How Old Is A Man
WHEN HE’S OLD?
John Burroughs, the famous naturalist, was over 80 years of age when he died.
Theodore Roosevelt was active until the day of his death.
Clemenceau was the oldest statesman at the peace conference—and the youngest in vitality.
These men were not old at 50.
They demonstrate the value of keeping physically fit.
Will YOU be as active twenty years from now as you were at 25—or will you be old and decrepit?
The Cloos system of one hour exercise three times a week will give you added vitality and put the various organs of your body in good working order. If you have indigestion, lack exercise, or are inclined to excess corpulency, a staff of expert instructors will
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advise you as to just what exercises you should indulge in to cure yourself.
Our studios are always open for inspection. Drop in any time. You will be under no obligation.
THE CLOOS SYSTEM
OPEN AIR AND INDOOR
Physical Culture Studios
Telephone, Fitz Roy 2314
131 West 38th Street, NEW YORK
Berumen, Ernesto:
20, Toledo, Ohio.
Britt, Horace:
25, East Orange, N. J. 27, Middlebury, Conn.
Bryars, Mildred:
13-16, Lindsborg, Kan.
22, Flushing, N. Y.
25, Lowell, Mass.
Cherniavsky, Trio:
13,	Edmonton, Can.
14,	Saskatoon, Can.
15,	Regina, Can.
17,	Moose Jaw, Can.
18,	Brandon, Can.
19,	Winnipeg, Can.
Althouse, Paul:
16, Boston, Mass.
18, Bridgeport, Conn. 20-25, Chicago, 111.
Arden, Cecil:
20, Norristown, Pa.
27, East Orange, N. J. Barber, Lyell:
27, Toronto, Can.
Beck, Alma:
20, Cincinnati, Ohio.
24, Selinsgrove, Pa.
Baroni Concert Company:
13, Portland, Ore.
15, Tacoma, Wash.
19-20, Victoria, B. C.
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