April 20, 1922
MUSICAL COURIER
dedicated to Mr. Filkins. It has a fascinating, unusual theme, developed in an interesting manner. It was very well received. May Flower Cowperthwaite, soprano, assisted, singing Tschaikowsky’s. “None But the Lonely Heart” and Rogers’ “The Star” for her first group, and “He Is Kind, He Is Good,” from Massenet’s “Herodiade” for her second number.	J. M. S.
OMAHA GIVEN A TREAT BY
MATZENAUER AND ROMAINE
Miscellaneous Items of Interest
Omaha, Neb., March 31.—The concert series of the Tuesday Musical Club was brought to a close for the present season by a recital given at the auditorium, March 24, by Margaret Matzenauer, the Metropolitan Opera contralto. The recital was well patronized and was an artistic success. Especially favored numbers on the contralto’s program were Brahms’ “Sapphic Ode,” Wagner’s “Traume,” “Mandolin,” by Debussy, and a Mexican folk song by Frank La Forge. The audience was more than ordinarily enthusiastic. Margaret Romaine Presented by Business Woman’s Club.
On March 30 Margaret Romaine, soprano, was presented in concert by the Omaha Business Woman’s Club. She gave an interesting program which opened with the “Jewel Song” from “Faust,” and with that exception and also that of a group in French by Fourdrain, Borodin, Duparc and Bemberg, her entire program of some sixteen numbers was sung in English, a fact which added greatly to the enjoyment of her listeners. There was an audience of about two thousand in the auditorium, and she charmed everyone by her gracious manner and excellent artistry. Carl Ober Bruner, pianist, served as accompanist, and also contributed a group by Chopin, Godowsky and Grainger.
Notes.
The new list of Tuesday Musical Club officers will be headed by Mrs. C. M. Wilhelm as president. Other officers will be: Vice-president, Mrs. C. T. Kountze; recording secretary, Mrs. A. L. Reed; membership secretary, Mrs. O. T. Eastman; treasurer, Mrs. A. D. Dunn; auditor, Mrs. Louis Clark; directors, Mrs. Lucien Stephens, Mrs. S. Hoxie Clark, Mrs. Barton Millard.
Rex Elton Fair, flutist from Lincoln, with the co-operation of his pupils, Lillian Reed and Helen Tanner, gave a flute recital in the Schmoller and Mueller recital hall, March 16.	.
lien Stanley’s series of Lenten organ recitals at Trinity Cathedral has now progressed to the fourth number. Mr. Stanley’s well chosen and representative programs have been varied by occasional numbers by his choir and soloists and the West Sisters String Quartet.
The final number in the musical series conducted at the Immanuel Baptist Church this season will enlist the services of Margaret Spaulding, contralto, and Harry S. Dis-brow, baritone, assisted by Anna Parker, pianist.
Frank O. Newlean, baritone and teacher of singing, has left for New York, where he plans to spend some time in study and the hearing of opera and other musical affairs.
J. P. D.
Philharmonic’s Anniversary Concerts to Benefit Orchestra Men
The Philharmonic Society is eighty years old. In observance of the conclusion of its eightieth year of continuous activity, two anniversary concerts will be given this month under the direction of Willem Mengelberg, guest conductor. Florence Hinkle, soprano; Merle Alcock, contralto; Lambert Murphy, tenor, and Royal Dadmun, baritone, will be the assisting soloists, and the Oratorio Society of New York will add the full strength of its chorus in a presentation of Beethoven’s ninth symphony, at Carnegie Hall, on Wednesday evening, April 26, and at the Metropolitan Opera House on Sunday evening, April 30.
The seniority of the Philharmonic Orchestra gave the society the privilege of performing the Beethoven symphonies in their first American presentations, or, at any rate, most of these works. The ninth symphony had its first performance in this country at a festival concert of the Philharmonic Society at Castle Garden on May 20, 1846, the last concert in the fourth season of the society’s life. The first part of the program, preceding the symphony, was conducted by Ureli Corelli Hill, and the symphony was given under the direction of George Loder. The quartet was composed of Mme. Otto, soprano; Mrs. Boulard, contralto; Mr. Mynson, tenor, and Mr. Mayer, bass. Theodore Eisfeld conducted a Philharmonic performance of this work at the Academy of Music on April 28, 1860, with the chorus of the German Liederkranz, and again at the Academy of Music on April 29, 1865, on this occasion omitting the “Hymn of Joy” on account of the death of Lincoln.
The advance sale of seats for the anniversary performances promises a large attendance at both concerts. The net proceeds are to be devoted to the establishment of a benefit fund for the orchestral players, to be used as the need arises. Tickets for the performance at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday evening, April 26, are now on sale at the Carnegie Hall box office, and for the Metropolitan Opera House concert at the Opera House box office.
Maude Albert Delights Baltimoreans
Maude Albert, contralto, gave a concert on March 30 at the Lyric Theater, Baltimore. Her program opened with numbers by Purcell and Handel, and included groups in French, German and English. Her audience was most enthusiastic, especially over the numbers by Brahms and Strauss, “Von Ewiger Liebe,” “Ständchen,” “Ruhe Mein Seele” and “Zueignung.” Rabaud’s “Instant” and Debussy’s “Beau Soir” were also particularly well done.
Frank Bibb played the accompaniments with his accustomed finish and sympathetic insight.
Thelma Given Off for Long Rest
Thelma Given, whose annual violin recital at Carnegie Hall is a feature of the New York music season, has gone to Provincetown, Mass., to rest and prepare her programs for next season.	,
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Kolodkin, first viola, played the double concerto by . Mozart. The orchestral numbers included, among others, the Lyric suite by Victor Kolar and MacDowell's “To a Wild Rose,” orchestrated by Arthur Luck, librarian of the orchestra. Altogether there was much local interest in the program and the audience manifested its approval of the artists and conductor in no uncertain manner.
Sunday afternoon, March 26, Mr. Gabrilowitsch conducted, and Alfred Roman, violinist, was the soloist. It was an all-Tschaikowsky program, including the “Andante Cantabile” for strings, concerto in D major for violin and orchestra, and the sixth symphony, “Pathétique.” The critics found the concert entirely to their liking and were unanimous in their praise for the orchestra and its conductor. Alfred Roman they declared to be a fine technician but lacking somewhat in artistic abandon.
Detroit String Quartet Gives Second Concert. Monday evening, March 20, the Detroit String Quartet gave the second concert of the season in Memorial Hall, Woodward Baptist Church. It was greeted with much enthusiasm. The. program consisted of Borodin’s quartet, No. 2, D major; Dvorak’s “Terzetto,” op. 74, for two violins and viola, and Smetana’s quartet in E minor. The work of the quartet grows in smoothness and clarity as is to be expected of four such sincere musicians. Its programs are well chosen and well given. The community owes a great debt to the Chamber Music Society for making the course by this fine organization possible.
Beethoven Ninth Symphony Given.
March 30, at Orchestra Hall, the Detroit Symphony Choir made its second appearance this season when it took part in the performance of the Beethoven ninth symphony, given for the first time in Detroit, with Mr. Gabrilowitsch conducting. In the main, this colossal work was given a smooth and satisfactory interpretation, the various moods of the score being portrayed skilfully. The last movement was, of course, the thrilling climax. The choir reflected credit upon Stephen Townsend and Victor Kolar, who have trained them. It is better balanced than at its. first appearance, and in spite of the heavy tax of the music the sopranos maintained the pitch accurately throughout. The Artone Quartet, consisting of Dicie Howell, Mabel Beddoe, James Price and Walter Greene sang the various quartets acceptably. Walter Greene’s pleasing baritone appeared to good advantage in his recitative and aria. At the close there were general felicitations, Mr. Gabrilowitsch, Mr. Townsend, the Artone Quartet, the choir and the orchestra all sharing in the enthusiastic applause.
Walter E. Walter New Manager.
For several weeks there have been rumors as to the successor of Robert de Bruce, manager of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, who resigned recently. The announcement has now been made that . Walter E. Walter, of New York, who has been associated with both the Boston and New York Philharmonic orchestras, has been chosen and enters upon his new duties May 1. There will be fourteen pairs of subscription concerts instead of sixteen and there will be other changes also in the interest of economy. About $15,000 deficit still remains, but contributions are coming in steadily and the directors hope to begin the season with no debts hanging over. There will be some changes in the personnel of the orchestra but in the main it is thought the orchestra will remain much as it has been this season.
Maria Ivogün Heard in Recital.
March 14, the Philharmonic-Central séries of concerts closed at Arcadia with Maria Ivogün as the soloist. It was her first appearance here and she proved to be a delightful singer, winning much applause from her audience. Her program, though somewhat brief, was well chosen and gave her opportunity to show her versatility. It included arias from “Les Huguenots,” “Manon” and “Lakme,” and songs by Mendelssohn, Mengelberg, Johann Strauss, Dell’ Acqua, Ganz, Alice Barnett and Plerbert E. Hyde. While her coloratura work pleased, some of her simple songs were most beautifully sung. It is hoped that she may be heard again soon.
Emma Calvé Returns.
March 16, the Detroit Concert Bureau presented Emma Calvé in a recital at Orchestra Hall. A fine audience assembled, many wondering whether the years had dealt kindly with her. After her first, number all doubts and questions were set at rest, for not only has her voice retained its beauty, but there is also the old charm of manner, the versatile temperament and the dramatic fervor remembered. so well. Very early in the evening the printed program was abandoned and the singer announced her numbers as she sang them. Among the outstanding features were the arias from “Carmen,” the “Casta Diva” from “Norma,” and Beethoven’s “In questa Tomba.”
Martha Bartholomew Gives Post Graduate Recital. March 15, at the Federation of Women’s Clubs’ building, Martha Bartholomew, post graduate student of Guy Bevier Williams, gave a piano recital. Her program included: “Eroica” sonata, op. 50, MacDowell; rhapsody, op. 119, Brahms; “Praeludium,” Kaun; “La Campanella,” Liszt, and concerto in B flat minor, Tschaikowsky. This taxing program was given in a manner that not only reflected great credit on her training but also demonstrated the talent of the player.
Guy C. Filkins Gives Organ Recital.
March 20, Guy C. Filkins gave the closing recital of the series he has been giving on the organ of the Central Methodist Church. These recitals have grown steadily in popularity so that in spite of bad weather and counter attractions an audience of several hundred persons assembled. The program included several request numbers. In addition to others. Mr. Filkins also played a tone poem, “By Jacob’s Well,” by Stoughton, written expressly for this recital and
DETROIT MUSICAL SEASON
STILL IN FULL SWING
Bauer Greeted by Capacity Houses—Sunday Afternoon
Concerts—Detroit String Quartet Gives Second Concert —Beethoven Ninth Symphony Given—Walter E.
Walter New Manager—Maria Ivogiin in Recital —Calve Returns—Guy C. Filkins Gives Organ Recital
Detroit, Mich., April 1.—The fourteenth pair of subscription concerts of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, given at Orchestra Hall, March 23 and 24, presented Harold Bauer, pianist, as soloist. Mr. Bauer is a great favorite with Detroit audiences and capacity houses greeted him at both concerts. He played the Bach concerto No. 1 in D minor and the piano part in the symphony on a French folk song by d’lndy. Ranking high among the great pianists of the day and possessing a facile technic that makes light of pianistic difficulties and fulfills perfectly demands for strength or delicacy, the artist succeeds in effacing personality in a marked degree. There is nothing spectacular about his playing but a straightforward simplicity that leads the listener to attend to the composition rather than to the performer. The orchestra, conducted by Gabrilowitsch, gave a splendid account of itself. The theme in the d’lndy symphony was maintained with gratifying clarity through all the mazes of its development. In addition, to the two numbers mentioned, the overture-phantasie, “Romeo and Juliet,” by Tschaikowsky, was played.
Immediately after the intermission, Tschaikowsky’s “Andante Cantabile” for strings was played in memory of Mrs. Henry K. Jones, one of the founders of the Detroit Symphony, who died March 17. It was beautifully rendered and the silence which followed, the audience having been requested to refrain from applause, was most impressive.
Sunday Afternoon Concerts.
For the Sunday afternoon concert, March 12, given at Orchestra Hall, Victor Kolar conducted and Bendetson Netzorg, pianist, was the soloist, playing the Grieg concerto in A minor, op. 16. Mr. Netzorg is a most satisfactory pianist and justly deserves the enthusiasm that greeted him upon his appearance and the many recalls that followed his playing. The orchestral numbers were Rimsky-Korsa-koff’s “Scheherazade” and Bizet’s “Carmen” suite. There was a fine audience, which honored Mr. Kolar with many recalls
For the concert of March 19, Victor Kolar again conducted, while Ilya Scholnik, concertmaster, and Herman
BACH CHOIR
ANNUAL FESTIVAL Dr. J. Fred Wolle, Conductor
At LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
Bethlehem, Pa.
Friday, May 26, 1922.—4 P. M., Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, Part I.
8 P. M., St. Matthew Passion, Part II.
Saturday, May 27, 1.30 P. M., Mass in B Minor—Kyrie and Gloria.
4.00 P. M., Mass in B Minor—Credo to end.
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