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MUSICAL COURIER
February 8, 1923
FURTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO
MacDOWELL COLONY FUND
For the last week Mrs. Edward MacDowell ha¿ again been confined to her bed, her convalescence retarded by a severe attack of pleurisy, which frequently follows an accident that involves broken ribs. She is slowly recovering from this, however, and seems now definitely headed towards the goal of health, though her progress is very gradual. Today (February 6) she is free of fever for the first time since the pleurisy began.
Immediately after her accident, Josef Regneas wrote to the Musical Courier, offering to be one of twenty-five to subscribe one hundred dollars apiece towaids a fund that should be a testimonial to Mrs. MacDowell and replace for her the income lost through her illness, thus avoiding any possibility of the interruption to the work of the Peterborough Colony.
Since the report of last week, two additional contributions have been received of $100 each. With one of them came a note saying: “I have the pleasure of transferring to you $100 from a friend of the MacDowell Artist Colony. In reporting the same it is requested that no name other than ‘Friend’ be mentioned.” The other contribution was from Elizabeth F. Babbot.
There is little chance that Mrs. MacDowell will be able to resume her recital work before next fall; and since the income from more than half of the present season has been lost and extra expenses incurred through her illness, the continuation of the work of the Colony next summer will depend largely on the completion of the present fund.
The Musical Courier will continue to act as collector for the fund. Contributions, which will be acknowledged in these columns, should be addressed to the Mrs. MacDowell Colony Fund, care Musical Courier, 437 Fifth Avenue, New York.
Farewell American Tour for De Pachmann
Vladimir De Pachmann, the celebrated pianist, is announced for a farewell tour of America starting next October under the direction of F. C. Coppicus. Mr. De Pachmann recently gave several sold-out concerts in London and is now spending the winter in Italy. . In accordance with his custom never to travel on the ocean except in the summer months, he will arrive in America in August. De Pachmann has not appeared in this country for some ten years, and is renowned all over the world as an interpreter of Chopin.
Two Singers Feature White-Smith Songs
Two of New York’s unique offerings this season were “Bobby” Bessler’s intriguing presentation of child’s songs at the Town Hall and Marguerita Sylva’s novel “At Home” recital at the Princess Theater. Both artists drew inspiration from the White-Smith catalogue. Miss Bessler giving Howard D. McKinney’s The Brown-Eye Tavern, and Mme. Sylva closing her program with Cadman’s dramatic Call Me No More.
Bachaus in All-Chopin Program
Bachaus will give his second recital of the season at Town Hall on Tuesday evening, February 13, presenting an all-Chopin program.
appearances in this city, where her engagements will doubtless be most frequent.
Musical News Items.
The Suburban Male Quartet, all students of Karl Buren Stein, will furnish the program at the Auditorium Hotel for the Unity League February 13. Arthur Thomas, baritone, also a vocal student of Karl Buren Stein, is engaged as soloist for the sacred cantata, Bethany, at Arlington Heights, 111., February 11.
Bush Conservatory News Items.
Recently several events were scheduled, all of which are open to the public. On January 20 an advanced students’ recital was given by Emma May Wilson, Edith Johnston, Evelyn Daniels, Sheppard Lohnhoff, Marion Arnold, Rive Snyder and Grace Styles. On January 21, a concert by Bush Conservatory artist-students was given at the New England Congregational Church. At 4.3S p. m. on January 23, a radio program by advanced students of Bush Conservatory was broadcasted by the Chicago Daily News.
January 25 was devoted to a recital by the vocal pupils of H. William Nordin and advanced piano pupils of Mme. Julie Rive-King, both of Bush Conservatory. The recital took place at the Conservatory Recital Hall.
Mae Riley McKinley, director of the department of expression of Bush Conservatory, presented an informal studio recital of a dramatic interpretation of Wagner’s Lohengrin on January 26. The readings were given by advanced pupils of the department, assisted by Robert Quick, violinist, and Alan Irwin, pianist.
On January 27, the regular Junior program of Bush Conservatory was given. A feature of the program was the playing of ■the Junior Violin Ensemble Class. On Sunday, January 28, the second concert of the New England Church series by Bush Conservatory artist-students was given in the church.
Adolph Bolm Success.
The Chicago Opera Ballet has been pronounced by Boston critics .one of the real reasons why the visit of the Chicago Opera Company is notable for artistic achievement. Adolph Bolm’s name and fame are well known in the East—better even than here—and his notable productions for the Metropolitan Opera have established him most brilliantly in the minds of the opera-going public as one of the truly great artists of the dance.
Classes are continuing at the Adolph Bolm School of the Dance as usual, even during Mr. Bolm’s absence while on tour with the opera. Many registrations have come in for the recently inaugurated courses in costuming under Anna Neacy, and the evening classes in folk dancing under Charlotte Foss.
The Summer Normal Classes are scheduled to commence June 18. Special courses have been designed for teachers, these including dance technic in all its phases, composition and dances. There will also be short intensive courses in the allied subjects of character dancing, pantomime, the study of costume, folk dancing, etc. Rene Devries.
Anima Allegra a Metropolitan Novelty
The first performance at the Metropolitan Opera House of Anima Allegra (The Joyous Soul), the lyric comedy in three acts, founded on Genio Alegre by the Brothers Quintero, libretto by Giuseppe Adami and music by the young Italian composer Franco Vittadini, will take place on Wednesday evening, February 14. The opera will be conducted by Roberto Moranzoni. The mise-en-scene has been prepared by Wilhelm von Wymetal. The cast includes: Lucrezia Bori, Queena Mario, Kathleen Howard, Grace Anthony, Marion Telva, Myrtle Schaaf, Giacomo Lauri-Volpi, Armand Tokatyan, Adamo Didur, Angelo Bada, Millo Picco, Italo Picchi, Rafaelo Diaz and Paolo Ananian.
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music, which met with the full approval of the listeners. During the intermissions the youngsters in the audience were caught keeping time with the rhythmic, melodious music.
Walter Spry Students in Recital.
At the Columbia School of Music Recital Hall on Friday evening, February 2, several talented pupils from the piano class of Walter Spry appeared in recital. Those who contributed to the enjoyment of the evening were Ruth Hen-ninger, Minnie Sorkin, Anita Christman, J. William Poul-sen, Jr., Ruth Horodesky, Howard Feiges, Rose Sorkin, Julius Lurey and Evelyn Martin, all of whom showed unmistakably the results of careful training. Deserving special mention is Howard Feiges, a boy probably no more than ten years of age, whose reading of the Mendelssohn rondo capriccioso would have been a credit to a grown-up and a full-fledged pianist. With continuous study and perseverance young Feiges should make a name for himself in the musical world. Julius Lurey, an older boy, played very well the Danse Negre, by Cyril Scott, and Evelyn Martin, who closed the program, is also a credit to Walter Spry, judging from the manner in which she played Sparks, by Moszkowski.
Chicago Symphony Concert.
Years ago musicians all over the country would say. “Go to the symphony concert and hear how Stock directs Brahms.” Today the same musicians and others must say, “Go to the Chicago Orchestra Symphony Concert and hear how Stock conducts the work of any composer,” as week after week, month after month, year after year, each concert is more and more enjoyable, and Stock’s real musical value more appreciated and more understandable. Stock has a big name in the musical world, and that name he has made prominent only by arduous work. He could have gained quicker renown as a great conductor and as a fine composer had he or his associates believed in making capital of his talent, but like the leader of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in matters relating to business, he is conservative and only of late in matters musical has he thrown off the cloak of modesty for that of knowledge.
Thus, he has dared to “remake” a symphony by Schumann and to revise the E flat symphony of Mozart, which under its new modern garb was much more effective and shows Stock as fine an adjuster of the classics as a composer of merit. This last qualification Was further demonstrated by the rendition of his own Symphonic Variations. At the end of this selection the audience rose to pay homage to the conductor, composer, and popular and beloved man, and the audience gave full sway to its enthusiasm by shouting its approval. The orchestra men, too, were moved to express their sentiments and gave their leader a fanfare— a tribute that has been paid in the history of our orchestra only to very few, and none deserve it more than Stock, a man who is being slowly but surely recognized as a luminary in the musical world.
This week’s concert, as a matter of fact, was one that will make history, as besides the wonderful playing of the orchestra, for the first time in our midst Erna Rubinstein appeared, playing the Mendelssohn concerto in such fashion as to call her reading perfect. This adjective wisely has never been used by this reporter heretofore, but an exception may well be made, for Miss Rubinstein’s playing was of such excellence as to make exuberant statements permissible. It is needless to speak about her tone, her impeccable technic, her great musicianship, the use of the above adjective “perfect” making evident that all the qualities necessary to deserve such high praise were found in her reading of the concerto. From now on Miss Rubinstein will be counted among the most popular visitors that Chicago has harbored in many a season, and her debut is only the first of many
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FOR RENT—STUDIO, part time. Beautiful, large, light room, four windows. (Reception room if desired.) Steinway Grand, unusual tone and quality. Ideal for Composer, Coaching or rehearsals. Very quiet. Service. Apartment 1 C, 131 Riverside Drive (corner 85th Street), New York. Telephone Schuyler 5676.
YOUNG WOMAN seeks position as organist or pianist, or any work giving opportunity in musical field. Understands organ and piano well. Address “E. H. P.,” care of Musical Courier, 437 Fifth Avenue, New York.
A Phonograph Recording Laboratory has added a new department to their activities and can offer to musical artists a personal phonograph record of their own work for a nominal charge. $35.00 will cover recording and one dozen records. For particulars address Personal Phonograph Record Dept., care of Electric Recording Laboratories, Inc., 210 Fifth Avenue, New York.
EXPERIENCED ARTIST—A well known soprano, active in the concert field and soloist at two prominent New York churches, would consider teaching in a private school in or near New York. Address “B. H.,” care of Musical Courier, 437 Fifth Avenue, New York.
FOR SALE—Collection of five fine old violins, Gabrielli, Stainer, etc., the property of a well known European artist. Will make any appointment to suit. Address “S. G. G.,” care of Musical Courier, 437 Fifth Avenue, New York.
VANDERBILT STUDIOS of New York.
Proprietor, Mrs. Mabel Duble-Scheele; office, 41 West Ninth Street; telephone, Stuyvesant 1321. Houses in best central locations. Distinctive features of reliable service. Residence studios with private baths, steam heat, electric light, and fireplaces. Suitable for professional and business people of refinement. Club-like, business-like. Several large single studio vacancies. Leases from $900 up. Studios for short time reservation having Steinway grand pianos at 125 East 37th Street, telephone Murray Hill 0991
ber of years. The school is situated in one of the best parts of the city and occupies premises under a long lease at a very favorable rental. The registration for this season is practically filled and the proposition offers exceptional advantages. The present owner desires to sell because of ill health. For particulars address “A. L. S.,” care of Musical Courier, 437 Fifth Avenue, New York.
WANTED, MAY 1st—Soprano, contralto, tenor, bass for quartet in New York City, Sunday mornings only, about 9 months, $600 each. Write fully to “H. B.,” care of Musical Courier, 437 Fifth Avenue, New York.
WANTED—Fine artist teacher of piano. Address Musical Artist Teachers’ Agency, Allen-Pichler Co., 56 West 39th Street, New York. Tel. Fitzroy 2185.
EXPERIENCED ACCOMPANIST desires to affiliate herself with vocal teacher. Also accompanying by the hour. “M. C.,” Care of Sifter, 512 West 151st Street, New York City.
WANTED—Bass for an English Lutheran Church in New York City; $25.00 monthly. Hearing Wednesday, February 14, 2 to 5 p. m. Apply to “F. W. R.,” care of Musical Courier, 437 Fifth Avenue (cor. 39th St.), New York.
CONSERVATORY FOR SALE—There is an opportunity to buy a large, flourishing Conservatory of Music in New York City that has been established for a num-
I want to meet a lady or gentleman of superior social standing and broad acquaintance in the Metropolitan district, who is in no way affiliated with any vocal studio, but who could, (after a confidential exchange of credentials) help secure pupils for a teacher of singing who is a party of refinement, education and experience. Liberal remuneration.■—Address: “N. H. D.,” care Musical Courier, 437 Fifth Avenue, New York.