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June S, 1922
Casella an Important Figure in Roman Musical Circles
The important figure in Roman musical circles today is Alfredo Casella. Following his stupendous performance of the César Franck symphonic variations recently with the Augusteo Orchestra, under the direction of Molinari, Casella appeared in a recital before an audience which overflowed the confines of the Sala Sgambati, and precluded man}' from enjoying the playing of their favorite pianist. For two hours the more fortunate ones listened to what one termed "a comforting oasis of pure and rare art.”
In Italy, Casella is not only looked upon as a virtuoso of marvelous powers, but above all as one who reflects glory on the national art, and who is helping to bring about the Italian renaissance of symphonic and chamber music. But not alone in Italy is his importance in this particular recognized.
This past season in America he was invited by the Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Cincinnati and Detroit symphony orchestra to appear in his triple capacity of pianist, conductor and composer. With all except the Philadelphia Orchestra he presented his rhapsody for orchestra, “Italia,” and for the Minneapolis Orchestra added his popular “Couvent sur l’Eau.” To the Philadelphia Orchestra was accorded the signal honor of giving the première in America of his tone poem for piano and orchestra “A Notte Alta” (“To the High Night”), composed in 1917 and still in manuscript. The work represents the new technic in all its unadorned complexity. Its adventurous spirit knows no fear of harmonic laws. There is no thematic development and a total disregard for the cherished faith of our fathers in the divine right of modulation. Nevertheless, it is not to be condemned for that reason. Debussy was once a voice “crying in the wilderness of Philistia,” but custom tamed our fears to the point that he is now accepted as part of the great scheme of harmonic evolution.	D.
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meneo,” giving as encores “Oh! That We Two Were Maying,” Nevin, and “Madame Will You Walk?” old Cheshire. The artistic ensemble singing of these two artists and the beautiful voice of Mme. Warren seemed to please greatly.
Parisian Critics Endorse Rosalie Miller
Rosalie Miller’s recent recital in Paris proved a fine success; the young American singer was in excellent voice and rendered her exacting program in a manner that made the Parisian critics call her one of the most interesting and beautiful artists America has sent over in many years. On May 30, she was scheduled to give a recital in London and is booked for another one there on June 13. Following the latter appearance, Miss Miller will go to Germany.
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A song recital by Walter Greene, baritone, on October 16; a sonata recital by Francis Moore, piano, and Hugo Kortschak, violin, on November 27; a song recital by Mabel Beddoe, contralto, January 12, and a piano recital by Frances Nash, February 19, comprise a concert series for Red Springs, N. C. (Flora Macdonald College). This entire series has been booked by Evelyn Hopper, the concert manager, of New York.
Harold Land Gives Recital
Harold Land, baritone, gave a recital in St. Thomas’ Chapel, on the evening of May 24. His program ranged from old English (seventeenth century) to modern ballads, interspersed with old French songs. The program showed great versatility on the part of the baritone. An enthusiastic audience filled the hall. One of the most ardent listeners was Corse Payton, the actor.
Sundelius Engaged by Rubinstein Club
Marie Sundelius, the Metropolitan soprano, who recently returned from appearing on tour with the Scotti Grand Opera Company, has been engaged to sing for the Rubinstein Club, of New York, at the Waldorf-Astoria during the course of the winter. Mme. Sundelius’ recital will probably be arranged for one of the January concerts of the club.
United German Choral Directors’ Reunion
The United German Choral Directors held a reunion and luncheon at Turn Hall, Lexington Avenue and 85th street. New York, Tuesday, May 30. Members from all parts of the United States were present. Carl Fiqué, president of the organization, officiated.
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Buzzi-Peccia and Pupils in Italy
A. Buzzi-Peccia, the well known New York voice teacher and composer, is sailing for Europe on June 14 on the steamship Paris of the French line. After a few days in Paris he will go direct to Stresa, on Lago Maggiore, in Italy, remaining there until September, when he will come back to New York to resume teaching here.
He will continue to teach in Stresa through the summer, a number of his American pupils accompanying him there, and will arrange for an Italian debut for some of them. Among Mr. Buzzi-Peccia’s pupils who are already singing in Italy are Lillian Lorma, who sang Micaela in “Carmen” at Venice and Genoa during last season, and Roda Marzio, soprano. Grace Divine will make her debut there next season.
The Buzzi-Peccia pupils who have been in professional work here during the past season include Martha Philips, coloratura soprano, who sang at a Sunday night concert at the Metropolitan Opera on the same program as Pablo Casals, who was the soloist at the annual Bohemian Club concert and also sang in various concerts in Providence and New Rochelle, regularly meeting with success; Maud Albert, mezzo soprano, who gave recitals in Baltimore, Philadelphia and Montreal; Bernardine Gratten, coloratura soprano, who appeared at the Caruso Memorial concert at the Waldorf-Astoria, January 25, was the soloist at a concert in Tarry-town, March 11, and has sung for the radio several times; Adelina Patti Noar, who made a pronounced hit as Micaela in "Carmen” and Venus in “Tannhäuser” with the Philadelphia Operatic Society, sang in concert at Atlantic City,
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and is the regular soloist at St. Paul’s Church, Philadelphia; and Janette Kahn, soprano, who was soloist at the Caruso Memorial concert, sang for the Teachers’ Association at the Waldorf-Astoria and at the Odessa Association concert at Newark. Lillian Schnur made a good impression at a recent appearance at Carnegie Hall, and others who sang in both public and private musicales are Lillian Rosen, Alma Darmogen, soprano, and Grace Divine, contralto. Mr. Buzzi-Peccia will devote only part of his time to teaching in Stresa and will also busy himself-with finishing a number of'symphonic compositions which he has in hand and which are scheduled for performance here next season.
Leone Kruze Under Hanson Management
M. H. Hanson has signed a contract whereby Leone Kruze will be under his exclusive management for the next two years. Mr. Hanson predicts for her a very brilliant future. “I consider that Miss Kruze has as big a future in store for her as any soprano I have heard in many a day,” said the manager to a Musical Courier representative the other day. “She is blessed with all the requisites for a successful career; she has a splendid dramatic soprano voice, real musicianship, intelligence and great beauty. Totally unknown today, I predict that in twelve months she will be one of America’s most popular sopranos.” Miss Kruze will begin her season in October.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Heard in Brooklyn
Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Warren sang at the “Guest Players Night” of the Clark Street Players, Brooklyn, recently. This performance was arranged by Frank Ferguson, dramatist and lecturer. “A Minuet,” by Louis N. Parker, was played by the local company, and “The Dickey Bird,” with the original New York cast—Mary Shaw, Dorothea Fisher. Ida Mulle and Frank Ferguson. Mme. Warren sang the first aria of “Lucia.” the gavotte from "Manon.” giving as encores “L’Heure Exquise” of Hahn, and the “Lilac Tree” of Gartlan. Mr. and Mrs. Warren sang some of their quaint duets, “Les Deux Bergères,” old French arranged by Weckerlin, and “S’io Non Moro” from Mozart’s Ido-