MUSICAL COURIER
May 18, 1922
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J. Windgassen, Marguerite Katenbrink, Herman Worde-man and Lydia Cleary.
A pupil’s recital was given at the Odeon on April 22, participants being from the classes of Lino Mattioli, Lillian Arkell, Rixford and Romeo Gorno, all of the College of Music.
A joint students’ recital, from the classes of Zelda Grusd (piano) and Celia Kaufman (violin), was given at Norwood !fall on April 24.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Werthner presented three of their advanced pupils on April 21 in a joint piano and vocal recital. The recital was given at their residence studio, 2371 Kemper Lane. Those taking part were Mrs. W. H. Tarr, Jr., contralto; Norma White, soprano, and Viola Richardson, pianist.
During the coming summer several members of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will go abroad. Eugene Ysaye, the ■director, and his secretary, Leo Driesseus, will depart late in May. Just after the close of the season Gabriel Ysaye will leave for Belgium to spend the summer. Emil Heermann, concertmaster, accompanied by Mrs. Heermann, will leave in the early part of June to remain abroad for the summer. They will visit Mr. Heermann’s father, Dr. Hugo Heermann, and other relatives. Ernest Pack, one of the first violinists, will visit his mother in Budapest. Joseph Vito, harpist, will spend the summer in Chicago, accompanied by his family.
The Woman’s Musical Club gave a delightful musicale at the home of Mrs. Clarence Browning on the afternoon of April 5. The program was made up of French and Russian compositions. Those taking part included Mrs. Clarence Broeman, alto; Mrs. Millard Shelt, violinist; Florence T. Watts, soprano, and Irene Gardner, pianist.
The Bach Society celebrated the birthday of Bach on March 29. An enjoyable program was presented, there being a number of novelties included that added much to the entertainment.
J. H. Thuman, manager of the College of Music, gave a lecture on April 9 before the Jewish center, on “Music in America.”
Grady Cox, pianist, presented a number of his pupils in a matinee recital at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music on April 5.
Pupils of Amelia Staaf were heard in a matinee recital on April 12 at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.
The regular meeting of the Monday Musical Club was held at the residence of Mrs. Charles Towne on the afternoon of April 11.
Students of the College of Music appeared in a recital in the Odeon on April 8. They were pupils of Lillian Arkell Rixford, Mary Venable, Giacinto Gorno and Adolf Hahn.
Jean Verd, of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, presented several of his pupils in a piano recital on April_ 11.
Ralph Thomas, Cincinnati tenor, who has been singing at the Capitol Theater here, will return to Milan, Italy, in May, to resume his vocal studies with Angelo Parola. He was graduated from the College of Music, and after studying at the Paris Conservatory and in Italy, he returned to this country and accepted a position as instructor of voice at the Dayton Conservatory of Music.
Charles Heinroth gave one of his regular organ recitals at the East High School, under the auspices of the College of Music, on April 11.
An enjoyable song recital was given on April 22 by the pupils of Albert Berne at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.
The Woman’s Club’s music department gave a concert on April 6, made up of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms numbers.
Helma Hansen presented a number of her pupils in a piano recital at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music on April 7.
“The Crucifixion,” by Stainer, was sung at Grace Church, Avondale, on April 9, by a choir of men’s and boys’ voices, under the direction of Prower Symons.
The Woman’s Club concert in honor of Bach was presented on April 6. The feature of the concert was Beethoven’s settings of Scotch songs with violin and cello obligato. Those participating included Mrs. Clarence Braman, Mrs. Wells, violinist, and Dorothy Lyon, cellist.
William Morgan Knox, violinist; Romeo Gorno, pianist, and Giacinto Gorno, vocalist, members of the College of
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CINCINNATI SYMPHONY CLOSES FOURTH SEASON UNDER YSAYE
Emil Heermann Soloist at Final Concerts—Alma Beck Sings with Orpheus Club—Notes
Cincinnati, Ohio, April 27.—The season that has just come to a close for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra marks the termination of a very notable and auspicious one for this fine musical aggregation. The season was also the fourth under the direction of Eugene Ysaye and under the management of A. F. Thiele, and the record of the four years has been a most remarkable one in the matter of achievement. Not only has the orchestra given many fine concerts locally, but it has also been heard in numerous other cities, where the director and members made a profound impression.
It is estimated that during the past four years the orchestra has been heard by 322,000 people. There were concerts given in 119 cities in nineteen states and Canada. The largest concert was given at Milwaukee, where 7,327 attended one concert, although both in New York City and Atlanta, Ga., large audiences were likewise present. The orchestra traversed a large section of the country, only omitting the far West.
During the past year forty-three concerts were given in Cincinnati, and sixty-two in other cities, making a total of 105 concerts, this being the largest number ever played before by the orchestra in any single season.
In addition to the regular concerts a number of children’s concerts were given, these being in the nature of an innovation but being greatly appreciated.
More-requests have already been received for next season than can possibly be cared for, as a number of concerts will have to be given in Cincinnati. The reputation of Cincinnati from a musical point of view has been much benefited by the fine work of the orchestra, and the residents are justly proud of an organization that has done so much to help in the upbuilding of the city in this respect.
Heermann Soloist at Final Concerts.
The final pair of concerts of the symphony series were played at Emery Auditorium, April 21 and 22. They marked a fitting climax for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and only added to the laurels that have been won in the past few months. The character of music played was in keeping with the high standard that has been the outstanding feature of these musical treats.
In addition to a splendid orchestral program, Emil Heermann, concertmaster of the orchestra, was heard as soloist He has long enjoyed a reputation as a violinist of the highest attainments. He chose the Brahms concerto for violin, in D major, op. 77, a work that demands the highest skill and interpretation. Mr. Heermann proved that he knows the concerto, and understands the intricacies demanded of the performer. His technic was well nigh perfect, and he entered into the spirit of the entire composition with ease and confidence that made it a delight to the large audience present. There was an ovation following the playing of the work. Mr. Heermann has not done much in con • cert work for some time, much to the regret of his large number of warm admirers, and the opportunity for hearing him was indeed an occasion for an outburst of heartfelt appreciation.
The concert opened with the overture to “The Magic Flute,” by Mozart, and was delightfully played. Other numbers included a symphonic paraphrase, “Macbeth,” by S. Dupuis, a number that had not previously been heard at these concerts; also “Kermesse” from an orchestral suite by Dalcroze. The first was characteristic of the mournful tragedy by Shakespeare, and was solemn and gloomy, the style being rather impressionistic. The concert closed with two Wagner numbers, the prelude to “Parsifal” and the overture to “The Mastersingers,” both being well played.
Orpheus Club Gives Final Concert of Season.
The third and final concert to be given by the Orpheus Club during the present season was heard at Emery Auditorium on April 20. There was a large audience present, and under the able direction of Prower Symons, who has been able to accomplish a great deal with this organization of men singers, the concert was greatly enjoyed. Material progress has been made in phrasing and shading and the effect is very gratifying. There were several numbers that were above the ־ordinary, such as the “Bedouin Song,” by Rogers; “Who Sails with Drake,” by Chudleigh Candish, and “Roadways,” by Dinsmore. The club also sang a number of English and Irish folk songs, which were very fine.
The soloist was Alma Beck, a contralto, who formerly lived in Cincinnati. She had been heard here before, and had gained an enviable reputation as a concert singer. She possesses a voice of decided merit, which showed to best advantage in the Saint-Saëns aria, “Amour, Viens Aider,” from “Samson and Delilah.” She sang also a number of Russian and French numbers, and the “Lazy Song,” by Corinne Moore Lawson.
The Norwood Musical Club gave one of the most interesting concerts of the season on April 25.
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An enjoyable concert was given by the Clifton Music Club some days ago when four new songs by Emma Beiser Scully were heard, being sung by Mrs. Louette Riehl Luecke. The titles of the songs were “When Spring Is New,” “For,” “Day Dreams,” and “At Sunset.” The words were written by Miss George Elliston.
Marguerite Melville Liszniewska, member of the artist faculty of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, appeared as soloist in Detroit on April 23, with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, playing the Theo Ysaye concerto.
A concert was presented for charity by talent from the College of Music at the Academy of Notre Dame of Providence, Newport, Ky., on April 21. The soloists were Irene Gardner, pianist; Giacinto Gorno, vocalist, and William Morgan Knox, violinist.
John A. Hoffmann offered a number of his pupils in a vocal recital at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music on April 18. The following were heard: Mrs. Clarence Boyer, Ruth Bohlender, Amy Louise Joerger, Freda Helmer, Mrs. J. B. Brooks, Melva McBride, Marie Reutti, Sylvia Geis-ler, Meta Strielman, Susie K. Stover, Irene Melzer, Louis
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