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lacks considerably in the matter of dynamics, but it makes up for it in its tonal shadings and pianissimo effects. Dow is a hard worker and he deserves credit for the fine results. The visiting artist was Ethel Noble Johnson from Sail Francisco, a young coloratura soprano of talent. Her singing was very enjoyable. Mrs. Elliot MacSwain and Nina Hammill were all that could be asked for as accompanists.
Vivian Mezger, a talented young pianist, has joined our ranks and is doing teaching and concert work.
A. Wilmer Oakes has been appointed as one of the music committee of the “Days of ’49 Whiskers’ Club.”
The California State Music Teachers’ Association branch gave a ’49 concert at Wiley B. Allen Hall. Nearly all taking part wore costumes befitting the occasion, and such old and familiar tunes as “Turkey in The Straw,” “The Girl I Left Behind” and “Maiden’s Prayer” were given, much to the entertainment of the members. A. W. O.
SAN DIEGO NOTES
San Diego, Cal., April 15.—At his. concert here recently, Leopold Godowsky presented a tremendous program. He played the Chopin sonata in B minor magnificently. The audience, not as large as it should have been, was most enthusiastic in spite of the fact that the program was a lengthy one.
The following evening brought Amphion subscribers the pleasure of hearing a great favorite, Mme. Galli-Curci. She was at her best artistically and was ably assisted by Homer Samuels, pianist, and Manuel Berenguer, flutist. This brilliant concert closed a most successful Amphion Club course. San Diegans are promised an even finer series next year.
The S. D. M. T. A., at its March meeting, had the pleasure of hearing Mrs. Reyer, soprano, and the San Diego Chamber Music Trio, in a short program. The trio, composed of Alice Barnett Price (pianist), Jessie Voigt (violin) and Nino Marcelli (cellist), is doing excellent work this year. Mr. Reyer, of the high school, addressed the meeting on the subject of credits for music.
The Mission Hills School of Music is now under the management of E. Alice Holman and promises well.
“Pinafore,” given locally for the benefit of our Camp Kearney convalescents, was very successful from every standpoint. Mrs. L. L. Rowan did very good work as Buttercup, showing marked dramatic ability. E. B. B.
Schofield Makes Third Trip South
After having made two recital tours in the South this season, Edgar Schofield, baritone, will again journey to that section of the country to give a recital May 19, at Shreveport, La. His program will include the aria, “Vision Fugitive,” from Massenet’s “Herodiade,” groups of French, English , and folk songs and a number of negro spirituals.
ness and dignity which are traditional with this organization were in evidence, the program was well chosen and splendidly sung, and the soloists were satisfactory. Annis Howell, a young soprano who recently returned from study with Percy Rector Stephens, was successful in two groups of songs and a solo with the club. Clifford Lott, baritone, whose artistic work is always admired, was in fine voice, and sang the solos in Foote’s “Farewell of Hiawatha” with his customary splendid diction and beautiful quality. Mr. Poulin, director, was warmly applauded, as was also Mrs. Hennion Robinson, the capable accompanist. In the closing number, “Spanish Serenade,” by Frederic Stevenson, the club had the assistance of Annie Timner, cellist; Marguerite Bitter, pianist, and Norma Gould, who gave rhythmical effect and color with castanets.
Notes.
Louise Gude, soprano and teacher, presented a pupil, Hazel Henderson, in a song recital Monday evening, at the Friday Morning Club House.
Ann Thompson, one of Los Angeles’ most engaging pianists, left on Monday for New York for a season of study prior to her Fall engagements.
Another young pianist who will leave shortly for a more extended stay is Mildred Jamison, pupil and assistant of Thilo Becker. Miss Jamison will leave soon for Europe, where she intends to remain for two years.	J. W.
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A SUCCESSFUL SEASON
Sacramento, Cal., April 28.—The last concert of the season was given by the Euterpian Club under the direction of its founder, Edward Pease, on April 24, at the Tuesday Club House. This, singing society is made up of female voices only, and the work was very good indeed. The program was styled “An Evening With Tennyson,” and included “Break, Break, Break” (A. Madeley Richardson) and “Crossing the Bar” (Nevin). These were followed by nine selections from “Maud,” Edward Pease singing the solo. Then came “The Lady of Shalott,” for chorus and incidental solos. Pease succeeds in getting some very fine tonal effects from his singers. His own singing was splendid and showed a voice of beautiful quality and dramatic worth. Mrs. Pease at the piano scored heavily as accompanist. An interesting synopsis of the poet’s work was given by Emily Connelly.
The Schubert Club, under the direction of Percy A. R. Dow, gave its final concert of the season, April 27, at the Scottish Rite Auditorium. A large and enthusiastic audience greeted this fine mixed chorus. The program, an unusually fine one, was the best given this season. The members seemed to respond more fully to the wishes of their conductor, and there was a marked degree of precision in attack as well as smoothness of tone. The club still
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Louise MacPherson Soloist at “Pop” Concert—Grainger Thrills Large Audience—Grauman Symphony Series Brought to Close—Ellis Club Gives Fine Program—Notes
Los Angeles, Cal., April 26.—The thirteenth popular concert on Sunday afternoon was given with the usual finish and fine attention to details that mark each program presented by Mr. Rothwell, and much applause and many recalls testified to the high regard in which the popular conductor is held. “Military March,” by Elgar ; Strauss’ tone poem, “Death and Transfiguration,” and the ever popular “Carmen” suite comprised the program, the Strauss number receiving a ׳beautiful reading and' arousing much enthusiasm.
Louise MacPherson, a pianist who is new to our audiences, was the soloist, playing Liszt’s concerto No. 1 in E flat. Her tone was clean cut, although not powerful, and she has. technical brilliancy and a charming presence. Mr. Rothwell gave her most sympathetic support. Conductor Alfred Hertz, from the San Francisco Orchestra (together with Mrs. Hertz) was an interested listener.
Grainger Thrills Large Audience.
The very name of Percy Grainger is thrilling, and his appearance before the crowded house awaiting him on Tuesday evening was the signal for a tumultuous outbreak of applause. His program, varying so little from the one he gave here at his last concert, was disappointing, but his playing was as electrical as ever.
Grauman Symphony Series Brought to Close.
The big Easter program given by Grauman’s Symphony Orchestra, Mischa Guterson conducting, brought !to a close these concerts which have had such value in presenting fine music to the public and given opportunities to artists. During the summer months, however, Mr. Grauman intends to further the cause of music and latent talent by giving what he terms “discovery concerts,” when he will give hitherto undiscovered genius an opportunity to be heard.
Anna R. Sprotte to Give Costume Series.
Anna R. Sprotte, well known contralto, will be under the management of France Goldwater next season and is to give a series , of concerts with novelty programs, many of them in costume. Bohemian folk songs and California composers will be featured.
Ellis Club Gives Fine Program.
The Ellis Club, one of the finest singing organizations in the West, gave its best concert this season last evening at the Philharmonic Auditorum. All of the impressive-
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