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coloratura soprano; Ruth Barnes, Pittsburgh; Sara Dobson, N. C.; Gertrude Renier, Canada; Edna Banker Brewer, Rochester; John F. Ranger, Texas; Frank L. Mosier, Indiana; Marie Byrnes, N. J.; Marie Chicks, N. J.; Marion M. Smith. Brooklyn; Clarence R. Brooks, New York; Elizabeth Nelson, Jamestown ; David Arthur Thomas, New York. These are already registered for the summer course, and needless to say will enjoy the many advantages of Chautauqua, and the educational concerts and lectures given there by some of the most eminent specialists in the world.
Samoiloff and Pupils Give “Pagliacci” for Radio
May 18 Lazar S. Samoiloff, New York vocal teacher, and several of his pupils, gave a performance of “Pagliacci” for the Radio at Westinghouse, Newark. This was a repetition of the performance at Stuyvesant High School, April 19.
Rose Bachow sang Nedda entrancingly. Mr. Samoiloff again gave distinction to the performance by his singing of Tonio’s role, and the Sylvio was Constantin Buffetoff, whose beauiful baritone voice is familiar to “Radio fans.” Lazar S. Weiner at the piano gave splendid support to the artists.
May 31 pupils of Mr. Samoiloff were heard in a performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana” under his direction at the Stuyvesant High School. The cast was as follows: Santuzza, Elena Avedano; Lola, Lillian Miller; Mama Lucia, Lillian Goldston; Turiddu, Jules Rigoni; Alfio, Valentine Nierle. Lazar S. Weiner was at the piano. A repetition of this performance will be given June 13, for the Radio at Westinghouse, Newark.
Alice Frisca Scores at Benefit
Alice Frisca, pianist, was one of the artists to assist at a concert given on May 21 at the Broad Street Theater, Newark, for the benefit of the Salvation Army. She played a group of three pieces—Chopin and Liszt—and was enthusiastically received. The Newark Evening News said of her : “Miss Frisca aroused admiration of her talents by her performance of Chopin's waltz in A flat, Liszt’s ‘Liebestraume’ and second Hungarian rhapsody and his transcription of Schubert’s song, ‘Hark, Hark the Lark.’ Her technical qualifications enabled her to set forth the contents of these compositions with facility and clearness. She produced a firm tone, often singing in quality, which she colored intelligently. Her command of dynamics was effectively employed in the Liszt rhapsody. Her interpretative ability and capacity in expressing the emotional qualities in the music helped to give d.stinction to her performance.”
Chapman Pays Tribute to Everett Bishop
After having sung several successful concerts on a tour through New England under the direction of William R. Chapman. Everett Bishop, the young baritone, was taken aside by Mr. Chapman.
“My dear fellow,” said Mr. Chapman. “You sing very charmingly, and all that, but-.” Mr. Bishop looked wor-
ried and hesitated to urge Mr. Chapman to continue.
“Yes, but there’s just one thing you can’t do in singing!” By this time Mr. Bishop was figuring on the time of departure for the next train. After all, a young artist is not always infallible 1
“Mr. Bishop,” and the conductor of the New York Rubinstein choral looked most severe and admonitory, “you just can’t and never will be able to sing off key!”
Clarence Adler Artist in Joint Recital
August May, pianist and artist pupil of Clarence Adler, gave a joint" recital with Lajos Shuk, cellist, at Battin High School, Elizabeth, N. J., on April 24 before an enthusiastic audience that packed the hall and demanded repeated encores after the close of the recital. The following program was given :	A minor prelude and fugue
(Bach-Liszt), G minor sonata, op. 22 (Schumann), August May; sonata for piano and cello, op. 36 (Grieg), Mr. May and Mr. Shuk; “Elegie” (Faure), “Chat due Ménestrel” (Glazounoff), G minor mazurka (Popper), Lajos Shuk; three etudes—“Black Keys,” “Revolutionary,” “Butterfly” (Chopin), “Humoresque Américaine” (May), rhapsodie No. 2 (Liszt), August May.
Four Harold Land Students Sing
A recent pupils’ musicale given by four Harold Land pupils in Yonkers, was shared by these singers; Bessie Keys, Elsie Buchanan-Luhrmann, Madeline Lowerre and Henriette Bagger. They were heard in standard arias and songs by classic and modern composers, and it was noteworthy that American composers were well represented, such as Brewer, Woodman, Spross, Rogers, Terry Gujon and Cadman. Mr. Land’s own fine example as a singer, and his excellent ability as a pianist-accompanist, all aids these singers toward perfection. Paulding De Nike, cellist, assisted, playing works by modern composers, and Mrs. De Nike and Mr. Land played the accompaniments.
Mix Violin Pupils at American Institute.
Thirteen violin pupils of Nicotine Zedeler Mix appeared in a recital of music for that instrument at the American Institute of Applied Music, May 20. Under Mme. Mix this department is making fine progress, for not only were representative violin compositions heard, but also they were performed in splendid fashion. Those who took part, bringing credit to their teacher, were Jessie and Helen Dike, Eugene Brandstadter, Dorothy Weiss, Walter Reichenbach, Aaron Freedman, Theodore Abramowitz, Moe Fenster, Violet Waring, Leo Rutter, Martin Schles-inger, Jacob Peck and Sidney Shapiro.
Inez T. Church in Paterson
Inez Thetge Church, soprano, was the outstanding artist at the thirty-ninth annual commencement exercises of the Paterson General Hospital Training School for Nurses, held at St. Paul’s Parish House, Paterson, N. J., on May 17.
Mrs. Church, who sang “Vissi D’Arte” from “Tosca,” Puccini, and “Elf and Fairy,” by Densmore, scored a big triumph. Other participants were Joseph Whitehead, John R. Morris, Rev. Frank MacDonald, Rev. Philip H. Clifford, Mrs. Munson Force, Walter B. Johnson, M.D., Fred Tribe, Rev. David Stuart Hamilton and Harold Bender.
Mauret Dances in Newark
Despite the torrential rain on May 18, the subscribers to thé concert course given by the Newark Teachers' Association turned out in large numbers to witness the performance given by Virginie Mauret, danseuse, exponent of the modern Russian ballet. Well repaid were they in venturing out in defiance of the elements. Mile. Mauret presented an unusual program.
The first group consisted of two valses by Chopin and a gavotte by Bach. So enthusiastic was the applause that Mile. Mauret was forced to repeat the latter. The second group comprised an Egyptienne dance by Moussorgsky, a novelette by Schumann, and Mendelssohn’s “Song Without Words.”
So vivid were the portrayals of Mile. Mauret that she seemed to take her audience with her, first from the period of Bach, then back further to the Egyptian era. In the third and last group were Sarasate’s “Zigeunerweisen” and "Danse Russe,” by Tschaikowsky. In the former Mauret appeared as a veritable gypsy, dancing with all the gypsy glee. Scarcely had her golden heeled shoes stamped to the last note of the music when the house fairly shook with spontaneous and thunderous applause. After repeated curtain calls Mauret begged to be excused from repeating this number, but instead gave an encore to the stately "Danse Russe.”
Mlle. Mauret danced several numbers especially arranged for her by Michel Fokine, and the trio which accompanied Miss Mauret added to an evening of rare and artistic entertainment.
Two Seasons’ Stay in Europe for Gordon Campbell
Among the American artists to spend a season or two in European countries is Gordon Campbell, accompanist, composer and coach—among Chicago’s most prominent. Mr. Campbell sailed from Montreal on May 23 for Antwerp, where he, accompanied by Mrs. Campbell, will remain a few days and then proceed direct to Berlin. Mr. Campbell plans to spend the major portion of the one or two years that he will be gone, in Vienna. Later they will visit Switzerland, Italy, France and England and possibly Prague and
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Budapest. Mr. Campbell’s desire is to work at piano and composition and perhaps do some studying with some European coach as well as to become acquainted with a great deal of new music. It is this progressive artist’s belief that there was an enormous output both since and during the war of which we know but little, and he hopes to bring back many interesting novelties.
Mr. Campbell is an artist of whom Chicago is justly proud, and both as pianist and accompanist, as well as coach, he has been constantly in demand, thus proving his popularity not only in the Windy City but also in the entire Middle West. He has acted as accompanist for most of the prominent artists touring the country and has won the hearty praise of public and press alike.
Frances Paperte Charms at Atlantic City
Among the engagements which Frances Paperte, mezzo soprano of the Chicago Opera, has filled since the close of the opera season, was a recent appearance in Atlantic City at the forty-fifth convention of the National Electric Light Association, when she sang to a large audience of the delegates and their wives.
In a telegram sent to her manager after the concert, the chairman of the entertainment committee said that Miss Paperte delighted them all with her beautiful program —so much so that they hope to have her with them again next season. The Atlantic City Press in commenting on the performance said: “Frances Paperte, fresh from her second season with the Chicago Opera, scored a big success. She is young and has a very pleasing personality, which adds greatly to her rich contralto voice. Her tones are unusually pure and her diction is perfect.”
Active Von Klenner Pupils
Katharine Evans Von Klenner, who will open her summer term for vocal students at Point Chautauqua, N. Y., June 20, continuing to September 1, has many pupils who are prominent in the professional life. Some of the better known, coming from various parts of the United States, are Klare Marie See, director vocal department, Tiffany School, Springfield, 111.; Lenore Reese, Pa.; Elsie Peck,
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