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MUSICAL COURIER
February 2 2, 1923
“THE MOST STRIKING NEW PIANISTIC FIGURE, WITHOUT DOUBT, APPEARING HERE THIS SEASON IS THIS ARTIST.”—N. Y. Herald, January 23, 1923.
MARIA
SCORED A MOST DISTINCT AND POSITIVE SUCCESS IN NEW YORK AT HER FIRST APPEARANCE IN THE UNITED STATES ON JANUARY 22nd LAST—SEVENTEEN CRITICS DECLARED HER TO BE THE MOST STRIKING PIANISTIC FIGURE, CONFIRMING HER WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION OF BEING ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSONALITIES OF THE PIANISTIC WORLD.
MARIA CARRERAS’ ACTIVITY AS A PIANIST HAS ALREADY BEEN EXTENDED TO TWO HUNDRED CITIES IN TWENTY COUNTRIES.
MARIA CARRERAS HAS APPEARED IN EUROPE UNDER THE BATON OF SAFONOFF — COLONNE — STAVENHAGEN — MLINARSKI — STEINBACH — LANDON RONALD — CAJANUS — REZNICHEK—BIRNBAUM—OSCAR FRIED —MARINUZZI—MOLINARI—CHEVILLARD—AND OTHER CELEBRITIES.
MARIA CARRERAS WAS BORN IN ROME, IS A PUPIL OF THE FAMOUS GIOVANNI SGAMBATI AND SHARES WITH FERRUCCIO BUSONI THE HONOR OF BEING ITALY’S GREATEST PIANIST.
Next New York Recital Aeohan Hall, February 26th, 1923
SEASON 192324־ Now Booking
Management
LOUDON CHARLTON	Baldwin Piano
Carnegie Hall	New York City
Dickinson Organ Lecture Recitals
Clarence Dickinson’s annual series of historical lecture recitals at Union Theological Seminary on Tuesday afternoons in February has for its subject this year distinctive points of faith and worship, emphasized by each of the four great churches—Jewish, Eastern Orthodox (Russian-
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Greek), Roman and Protestant—as illustrated in their music. February 6 the distinguishing characteristics of Jewish faith and music were presented ; its monotheism, its ethical system of righteousness, its Sabbath observance, its spiritual attitude, as expressed in the services of the Temple. The illustrations were sung by the fine choir of Temple Beth-El, of which Dr. Dickinson is director. Although a small choir, each member is a well known soloist, and the effects of finely ׳ spun pianissimos and dramatic crescendos provided some thrilling moments.
The solo numbers were beautifully given by Marguerite Hazzard, Alice Louise Mertens, Reed Miller and Andrea Sarto. The traditional Kol Nidrei and Elohenu were played upon the cello by William Durieux with much beauty of tone, and a picturesque touch was added by the skilled playing by Jack Levy upon the Shofar, the ancient ram’s horn (trumpet) of the Hebrews.
These recitals are a uniquely interesting feature of New York’s musical life, in the scholarliness of the presentation of the subjects, the notable quality of the artists participating, and the fine artistic finish in the presentation of the music.
Assisting artists on the February 20 program were the choir of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Miles Farrow, M.A., Mus. Doc., organist; Rev. Henry P. Veazie, Precentor of the cathedral; Master Wilmer L. Henninger and Master George. H. Benz, sopranos, and Mary Waterman, violinist.
Irene Williams a Gosi Fan Tutte Feature
Every paper from the many states in which Irene Williams, prima donna of the Hinshaw Cosi Fan Tutte Company, has appeared has praised her for both beauty of appearance and beautiful singing. In proof here are a few press excerpts from New York, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, etc. :
In the role of Leonora, Irene Williams upheld her reputation for sweetness of tone, clearness, and expression, as well as for unusual range of voice. She was cordially greeted by the audience and her welcome increased as the evening advanced. In her speaking parts she was also very pleasing. She was one of the most pleasing sopranos heard here in some time.—Advertiser-Journal, Auburn.
Irene Williams, prima donna of the company, sang with the orchestra last season with a great deal of success, and her work last night was, throughout, of a delightful character. She made an adorable Leonora, sweet, loyal-hearted and true.—Minneapolis Morning Tribune.
The cast for the opera was of balanced excellence—Irene Williams, the celebrated American prima-donna being foremost, and her singing and acting throughout the seven scenes was most pleasing.— The Times, Marietta, Ohio.
Irene Williams, who was featured in the cast, sang the leading role in fine style, notably the aria, Rash Intruders.—The Columbus Dispatch.
Miss Williams did magnificent singing and to her role fell the two-octave part, which she sang with great tonal opulency. She achieved the most florid passages immaculately, and her most important air, that in which she defied the intruding admirer, was a triumph of sheer good singing.—Muncie Morning Star.
Miss Williams, who, possesses a beautiful voice of rare quality and delicacy, has, in addition, an attractive personality and beauty. Leader, Springfield, Mo.
Irene Williams, Leonora, is a beautiful girl and she can sing well Her daintiness is captivating. Her costume was a delight, ihe Topeka Daily State Journal.
Engagements for Etta Hamilton Morris Pupils
Among the artist-pupils of the well known vocal teacher and director of the Philomena Glee Club, Etta Hamilton Morris, who recently made successful appearances, mention must be made of Daisy Krey, contralto, who was ■heard as soloist for the National Patriotic Society of Brooklyn in January, in Elijah at St. James’ Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, as well as at the concert given by the Long Island Grotto Band on February 8. She has also been engaged as soloist for the President’s Day of the Illuminati Club on May 3.	.	.
Herman C. Pantley, tenor, was soloist at the Illuminati Club concert on February 1. Hazel Clark Kent, soprano, appeared as soloist with the Chaminade Club on February 6. Emily Berry, soprano, was heard in concerts at Lynnbrook and Rockville Centre, L. I. ; Carrie Devlin Jonas, soprano, was soloist with the Illuminati Club on January 4, broadcasted from WEAF on January 22, and appeared as soloist at the Chaminade Club concert on February 6; Matilda Durr Lindsay, soprano, was heard at a concert in Brooklyn on February 2; Arthur F. Allie, baritone, was appointed musical supervisor in Garwood, N. J.
At the concert in Clintonian Hall, Brooklyn, on February 7, Mrs. Morris presented two artist-pupils, Matilda Durr Lindsay and Arthur F. Allie.
Etta’Hamilton Morris has been engaged as soloist in the Daughter of Jairus at St. James’ Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, on April 22. She has also been secured to present Songs of American Women at the March meeting of the Illuminati Club.