MUSICAL COURIER
June 15, 1922
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Little Anita Malkin Sails
The violin virtuoso, Anita Malkin, who created a sensation in Chicago and other middle-western cities in spite oi her tender age (she is only ten years old), sailed for Europe with her father, Joseph Malkin, the celebrated cellist. Joseph Malkin has turned down a number of most attractive offers for his daughter’s appearances next season, and is taking her away from the alluring temptations of America, so dear to young artists, so that she may study quietly and develop into musical maturity. When she comes back to this country she will doubtless justify the predictions of the leading music critics, who have proclaimed her a genius. Joseph Malkin, who just completed a spring tour with Geraldine Farrar, has been re-engaged for next season, starting October and finishing in April. Wherever he played he was unanimously acclaimed.
Hurok to Manage Cherniavsky Trio
Arrangements have been completed whereby S. Hurok will manage the Cherniavsky Trio on their American tour during the season of 1923-1924. This famous trio of soloists, as well as chamber music ensemble, is now in England, and will concertize throughout the continent during the coming season. The Cherniavsky brothers—Leo, violinist; Jan, pianist, and Mischel, cellist—are recognized the world over as one of the foremost groups of its kind. Their reputation is international, for they have presented their unusual concerts not only in Europe and America, but also in the Orient and Far East. Their popularity in this country is attested by the fact that although they will not return here until the season of 1923-1924, over fifty engagements have already been booked for them.
Nestorescos Give Radio Program
Jean V. and Katherine Nestoresco radiophoned a program from station WVP, Bedloe’s Island, on Thursday evening, June 1. Unstinted praise should be given Mme. Nestoresco, lyric soprano, for her artistic work in the presentation of a group of Roumanian folk songs. She possesses a natural sweet voice of lovely tenderness, and her diction throughout the program was perfect. Jean V. Nestoresco, violinist, rendered Fibich’s “Souvenir Poetique,” and Mendelssohn’s “On Wings of Song” with deep poetic feeling. The feature of the evening’s entertainment was the performance of his own charming composition “The Lark,” in which he showed׳ clean-cut and fluent technic. More should be heard of these splendid artists during the coming season.
“That Soothing Saxophone Song”
The song that bears the above expressive title appears in the catalog of M. Witmark & Sons and is undoubtedly the first to have a saxophone obligato. Lyric and music are the composition of Edward C. Barroll, editor, writer, musician and saxophonist—and, one must add, in the light of this production, composer. It is a good song, and it has a good saxophone obligato. Also the effect is good. A new effect, it is different from the effect of violin or cello obligato—brighter, more striking. Mr. Barroll is a well known rooter for the saxophone. He believes in it. He has faith in it. And he does everything that he can to put it properly on the map. This is one of the things— and it will certainly help the sax.
Annie Louise David Going to ’Frisco
Annie Louise David, the well known harpist, has had so many requests from her pupils in San Francisco that she will go to Seattle via the California capital so that she can give them all lessons before going to the Cornish School in Seattle, where she will hold a summer course. Following the termination of it, Miss David will return to San Francisco on September 1, where all her time is taken up. One of Miss David’s talented pupils, Julia Harden of Brooklyn, gave an interesting recital in Miss David’s studio on May 24. Another, Lucy Cavin, who is from Galveston, was also heard here recently. Her progress has been phenomenal and Miss David predicts a brilliant future for both girls.
Brennan to Manage Symphony Hall
At the request of the trustees of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., lessees of the Symphony Hall, the management of the hall itself, for so many years in the hands of Louis H. Mudgett, will be undertaken by the manager of the orchestra, W. H. Brennan, with the co-operation of his assistant, G. E. Judd. Mr. Mudgett, as already reported, has undertaken the management of the Boston Opera House for the Shuberts.
and George Cardany, gave an excellent reading of Dudley Buck’s “Lead Kindly Light.” Mr. Provost also pleased in two solo numbers. Part one closed with chorus “Oh Italia, Italia, Beloved,” from Donizetti’s “Lucrezia Borgia,” sung by full chorus and symphony orchestra.
The introduction to the overture of Handel’s “The Messiah,” and the pastoral symphony from the same work, played by the Plattsburg Symphony Orchestra, opened part two. Mary J. Kavanagh sang “I Know that My Redeemer Liveth.” “The Holy Mother Sings,” Christmas choral from the fourteenth century, arranged from Howard D. McKinney’s harmonization by W. Rhys-Herbert, was given by the double quartet, and Mrs. W. C. Thompson completed this section of the program with Cesar Franck’s “Oh Lord, Most Holy, Holy,” accompanied by Carolin Howell, harpist, and Frederick C. Hudson, cellist. The third part consisted entirely of selections from Rossini’s “Stabat Mater,” the soloists being Frank Provost, Mary J. Kavanagh, Mrs. Victor Boire, Mrs. Clifford W. Hayes and William F. Jordan.
Seventh Concert.
The seventh concert was given especially for the school children of Plattsburg, being held Saturday afternoon, May 27. A large audience of the youngsters filled the hall and the order and appreciation shown might serve as a fine example to many an adult gathering. The Plattsburg Symphony Orchestra and the junior orchestras played the program, opening with the students’ orchestra in a selection from “William Tell” and the “Liberty March,” followed by the junior orchestra in “Straussiana,” and another number. The program was chosen with the
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Eighth Concert.
The final concert took place Saturday evening, and proved quite worthy to take its place among the excellent ones which had preceded it. The program was long, consisting of sixteen numbers, and was opened and closed with selections by the Hudson Trio, which consists of Lucy A. Hudson, violin; Frederick C. Hudson, cello, and Edna E. Hudson, piano. The soloists of the evening were L. E. Allen, Irene Berg, Lucy A. Hudson, Ruby M. Dame, Mrs. John Tierney, Mrs. Clifford W. Hayes, Mrs. Victor Boire, Mrs. Harry A. Thomas, Carolin Howell, Corrine Gallant, Mrs. J. D. Townsend, William F. Jordan, Mary J. Kavanagh and the Shock Troop Trio, consisting of Capt. J. W. Henson, Capt. W. Hollyer and Capt. John D. Townsend. The accompanists were Mrs. W. C. Thompson, Mrs. W. F. Brown, Edna E. Hudson, Silas D. Barber and Mrs. Frederick Richards. Violin obligatos were played by Emmet Good and Lucy A. Hudson, while Carolin Howell played the harp accompaniment for Lucy A. Hudson, when she sang the Largo of Handel.
At the final concert Mrs. W. F. Brown, on behalf of the Musical Arts Society and the Plattsburg Glee Club, presented Charles F. Hudson with a purse of gold in recognition of his splendid work as director of the festival.
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PLATTSBURG ENJOYS
MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Third Annual Event Brings Forth Unusual Programs and Soloists and Gives Indication of the Fine Work
Being Accomplished Locally
Plattsburg, N. Y., June 7.—Plattsburg’s third annual May Music Festival took place May 24, 25, 26 and 27 in the auditorium of the New City Hall, under the auspices of the executive board of the May Music Festival Association.
First Concert.
A bit unusual for the opening concert of a festival was that which took place Wednesday afternoon, May 24, when a recital of piano, violin and voice pupils of Plattsburg’s music teachers was given. The pupils played in alphabetical order, those participating being Carlos Austin, Margaret M. Brenan, Junior Cardany, Emily Champagne, Mildred Coste, Marie Cronin, Pearl Davidson, M. Patricia Dunphy, Violet Durkee, Alice Farnsworth, Eleanor Fischer, Frances Dumas, Lorean Freeman, Dorothy Graves, Eleanor Hammond, George G. Howard, Herbert Jacques, Helen Judge, Marjorie Kelly, Margaret O’Connell, Elizabeth McCadden. Their work proved to be a credit to their instructors. These included Edna Morgan, Edna E. Hudson, Jennie S. Kelley, Charles F. Hudson, Constance Ouimette, Caronell M. Hudson, Miss A. F. E. Hewitt, Frederick C. Hudson.
Second Concert.
Wednesday evening’s program was given by Plattsburg’s junior orchestras and their soloists assisted by Agnes J. LeFebvre, piano, and Claude Case, violin. Under the direction of Frederick C. Hudson, conductor, the students’ orchestra club and the Junior Symphony Orchestra gave three numbers each, in a manner which called forth the hearty commendation of all who heard. Violin solos were well played by Harold Hartwell, Arthur de Grandpre, Charles La Croix and Joseph Rooney.
The enthusiasm which prevailed at both concerts and the excellent work of these young artists give an excellent indication of the work in music which is being accomplished locally.
Third Concert.
Another promising group of young musicians was introduced at the third concert cpn Thursday afternoon. Those who were heard were Violet Coulombe, Ruth Larkin, Muriel McMannes, Helen Merrihew, Gerald Mitchell, Margaret Mitchell, Catherine A. Morgan, Janet Morgan, Grace Hanlon, Veronica Murray, Irene Pine, Avery Rogers, Mildred Coste, Agatha Rooney, Wallace Rooney, Caroline Schiff, Mary and Florence Sweeney, Jean Weir. To the list of teachers already represented should be added the names of Lucy A. Hudson, Evelyn Bromley and Mrs. Fred Riley.
Fourth Concert.
One of the most enjoyable concerts of the entire series was that given on Thursday evening by the Plattsburg Symphony Orchestra, Charles F. Hudson, conductor. Plattsburg has every reason to feel proud of its orchestra, and on this occasion, under־ the able _ direction of Mr. Hudson, these forces gave excellent readings of works by Bizet, Schumann, Mozart, Gounod, Saint-Saëns, Moszkow-ski, Schubert, Massenet and Wagner. The soloists were Ruth Bartle soprano, who sang two Gounod numbers, assisted by Emily Champagne, who played a flute obligato; Marguerite Dumas, pianist, who gave the concert polonaise in D flat major, op. 11, of J. H. Hahn; Lucy A. Hudson, violinist, who was heard in the Wilhelmj arrangement of the Schubert “Ave Maria,” and a Wieniawski number, accompanied by Mrs. E. N. Lapham; and Mrs. W. C. Thompson, who gave a group of three songs by Hahn, Arne and Cadman. Each of these artists proved their worth and the audience was quick to award them their just due.
Fifth Concert.
The fifth concert, arranged by and given under the auspices of the Musical Art Club, took place Friday afternoon. Those presented were Leonard Aldrich, Mrs. Edwin N. Lapham, Mrs. H. B. Billings, Elizabeth Langlois, the Hudson Trio. The accompanists were Mrs. W. F. Brown, Mrs. Fred Riley, Edna F. and Coranell Hudson. Each number was greatly enjoyed and earned for the performers the hearty applause of those assembled.
Sixth Concert.
What was termed a “Grand Choral, Solo and Oratorio Concert" took place Friday evening, May 26. Part one was given by the Plattsburg Glee Club with Roswell Sharron accompanying. A double quartet consisting of John Ryan, Frank Provost, Gerald Sharron, William F. Jordan, Raymond Tierney, Henry Gallant, Carl Graves
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