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MUSICAL COURIER
June 2 2, 1922
MUSIC ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE
Florence Hood, former artist pupil of A. Wilmer Oakes, is now living in San Francisco, where she is studj'ing violin under Lichtenstein, formerly of the St. Louis Sypmhony Orchestra.
In connection with Music Week, which was celebrated with much success recently, it should be stated that this— the second annual affair—was organized under the auspices of the music committee of Sacramento Community Service, of which Major J. W. Wooldridge is chairman.
A. W. O.
LOS ANGELES MUSICAL ACTIVITIES
New Director Chosen for Grauman’s Orchestra—Grace Wood Jess and Grace Adele Freebey in Recital—Los Angeles Trio’s Closing Concert—Notes
Los Angeles, Cal., Jun# 7.—H. Colin Campbell, artist-pupil of Thilo Becker, presented a second interesting program to an appreciative audience at the Gamut Club Theater, playing numbers by Scriabin, Chopin, Rubinstein, Balakirew, Albeniz, Campbell-Tipton and a local composer, L. DeVere Nicholson. “From a Spanish Garden” was dedicated to Mr. Campbell, “Passing Colors” to Mr. Becker. Mr. Nicholson has also written some songs which have been used by Estelle Heartt Dreyfus, well known contralto.
New Director for Grauman’s Orchestra.
Constantine Bakilienikoff is the imposing sounding name of the new orchestral director of Grauman’s million dollar theater, who is succeeding Mischa Guterson, the latter having taken new duties. Mr. Grauman is still discovering new talent and exploiting it at his morning concerts. Grace Wood Jess and Grace Adele Freebey Recital.
Grace Wood Jess, whose exquisite portrayals of folk songs in costume have won for her a unique place in artist ranks, was heard at Redlands and before the University of Fine Arts Club in San Francisco last week. Mrs. Jess had the assistance of Grace Adele Freebey, composer-pianist, whose accompaniments were part of the success of the program.
Los Angeles Trio’s Closing Concert.
The final concert of the season was given by the Los Angeles Trio—May McDonald Hope, pianist; Calmon Luboviski, violinist, and Ilya Bronson, cellist—with Emil Ferir, viola as guest artist, May 29. An enthusiastic audience gave delighted applause to the splendid renditions of these artists, and the recalls amounted to an ovation at the (Continued on page 46)
Donald who gave duets, displajung their fine voices to good advantage; songs of Richard Strauss splendidly delivered by Mrs. Charles Stewart Ayres and a delightful reading of Gabriel Faure’s sonata for violin and piano by Nathan Firestone, violinist, and A. Maude Wellendorff, pianist. Lillian Birmingham has been re-elected president for the coming season.
Mrs. E. E. Brunner, one of the leading oratorio singers of San Francisco, gave an enjoyable recital at the Western Arts Association recently. Mrs. Brunner paid a flattering tribute to a local composer, Mary Carr Moore, by placing on her program a group of her songs. She sang these numbers in her usual charming manner, for her voice at all times is alluringly fresh, clear and of unusual beauty. Mrs. Brunner has been most active during the winter, filling many church engagements as well as her recital appearances. She has earned a well deserved summer vacation.
Pearl Hossack Whitcomb presented five of her advanced students in a recital in the club rooms of the San Francisco Musical Club, Saturday afternoon, May 27. The young singers were well received and made a decided impression through their excellently rendered numbers. Those taking part in this recital were Alice Stark, Elma Jones, Ethel Burton, Harriette Murton and Clara Ward. Lola Givin Smale was at the piano.
Imogene Peay, the talented San Francisco pianist and accompanist, who toured all winter and early spring with Helen Stanley, has returned home for the summer to rest and visit with her family and friends. In August, Miss Peay contemplates returning East to visit at George Hamlin’s summer school where she will accompany him as well as his advanced pupils. Miss Peay is one of San Francisco’s younger musicians who has received wide recognition in foreign territory.	C. H. A.
SACRAMENTO NOTES
Sacramento, Cal., June 1, 1922.—The last concert of the season of the McNeill Club was given •the other evening, Percy A. R. Dow directing. A large and enthusiastic audience greeted this popular group of male singers, which, in turn, amply rewarded them for their presence.
La Verne Waters was presented by her teacher, Ida Hjer-leid-Shelley, in a recital of piano numbers at Wiley B. Allen Hall not long since. Miss Waters is a beautiful player and a credit to her teacher.
Vivian Mezger, pianist, and Harriet Bergen, violinist, both of Roseville, have been active of late in appearances before the Women’s Improvement clubs of nearby towns.
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
MUSIC SOCIETY TO PLAY
AT PITTSFIELD FESTIVAL
San Francisco Chamber Music Society, Founded by Elias M. Hecht, Receives and Accepts Invitation from Mrs.
Coolidge to Participate in Pittsfield Chamber Music Festival—Notes
San Francisco, Cal., June 3, 1922.—Probably for the first time in the history of musical art in this country, an aggregation of ensemble players from the far west has been recognized to the extent of being invited to play under the same conditions with some of the leading organizations of its kind in the world. The Chamber Music Society of San Francisco, founded by Elias M. Hecht of this city, which consists of such well known artists as Louis Persinger, director and first violinist; Louis Ford, second violinist; Nathan Firestone, violist, and Walter V. Ferner, cellist, has been for several years one of the bright lights of San Francisco’s musical seasons. Mr. Hecht has been ׳since its organization its financial sponsor, giving freely and willingly to this cause in which he and his co-operators had just faith. Now his dream has been realized and the Chamber Music Society will journey eastward in September to participate at the annual Pittsfield chamber music festival. After this appearance, Mr. Hecht has made arrange1 ments to have his organization appear in Boston, Philadelphia, New York and other musical centers throughout the East. Mr. Hecht and the members of the Chamber Music Society are receiving congratulations from artists and friends from all over the country upon the great honor which has been bestowed upon them.
Notes.
Charles Wakefield Cadman, the distinguished American composer and pianist, appeared at the California Theater at the Sunday morning concert of May 28, and added another triumph to his already long list. Upon this occasion he played three numbers from his “Omar Khayyam” suite and a selection from his “Thunderbird” suite. Under the agile fingers of such a delightful pianist and interpreter a thoroughly interesting performance was rendered. Mr. Cadman was recalled several times by his enthusiastic audience.
The activities of the San Francisco Musical Club were brought to an end when a delightful concert was given at the Palace Hotel, Thursday morning, May 26. The program was rendered by Mrs. Ashley Faull and Mrs. Byron Mc-
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