March 15, 1923
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Clark. Last spring Mr. Cuthbert made his first appearance there, singing the Light Asia with other distinguished soloists. His work then was heartily acclaimed, and the following notices of .his recent appearance speak for themselves :
The singers gave pleasing performances, that of Mr. Cuthbert being particularly notable. His fine bass gained favor with local audiences at a former concert, and he repeated his success last night.—Water-bury Republican, February 16.
Frank Cuthbert, bass, sang all of his solos with extreme finish and most noticeable ease. He has a pleasing tone quality and his vocal range such that there is no strain, but nice flowing tone pleasant to hear. He gave his Arm, Arm, Ye Brave exceptionally well. His many recitatives and arias were sung with much intelligence and spirit.— Waterbury Democrat, February 16.
What the Kansas Press Says About the Toys
The Ernest Toys—Ernest Toy, Australian violinist, and Eva Leslie Toy, pianist and contralto, are possibly almost alone in their type of work. Here are two artists quite independent of an accompanist, for when Ernest Toy plays his violin solos Mrs. Toy accompanies him and when Mrs. Toy sings Mr. Toy is equally proficient at the piano. Therefore, there is little danger of any “triangular” confusion in this unique little company. That they are blazing the trail and setting a fine standard out in the Kansas towns is attested by the following:
Undoubtedly the best violinist that has ever appeared before an Effingham audience was Ernest Toy, Wednesday evening, and he was ably assisted by Mrs. Toy, an accomplished pianist, who also sang many pretty ballads. Mr. and Mrs. Toy were greeted by the largest audience that has attended this course for several years, which goes to show that Effingham people are eager to hear good music.—Effingham Leaf.
The local manager sent this word back to the University: “We want an attraction similar to the Toys next year, but we shall not be satisfied with anything not as good as they are.”
Mr. Toy played a number of selections including one from the opera Faust. He has brilliant technic and the beauty of his interpretation was marked. Mrs. Toy’s pleasing personality helped her to carry the message of her songs to the audience.—Cherryvale, Kans., Daily Reporter.
Few things are calculated to expand the soul and give our young folks higher ideals and aims than such great musical numbers as those given by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Toy, noted Australian violinist and pianist, respectively. Mr. Toy held his audience spellbound under the magic strains of his violin interspersed by vocal solos by Mrs. Toy. Perhaps never in the history of Bronson have we enjoyed such high class music. The entire evening was one of delight and profit.— Bronson, Kans., Pilot.
Marie Mikova Charms Cleveland Audience
Marie Mikova, who gave a recital at the Hotel Statler,
Cleveland, Ohio, on the evening of February 6, was warmly praised by the leading papers of that city.
James H. Rogers, in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, says in part:
Talent and accomplishment of high order are curiously allied with puzzling limitations in the playing of Marie Mikova, Cech pianist, who gave a recital in the Hotel Statler ballroom last night under the auspices of the Cechoslovak Arts Club of Cleveland.
After an extended and not wholly auspicious excursion into the realms of early and later classics. Miss Mikova proceeded to regale her hearers with an uncommonly interesting group of modern pieces, which she delivered in exceptional style, with colorful tone, with fine brilliancy, and in the Goossens Hurdy-Gurdy Man, March of the
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Echoes of Amy Neill’s Rome Recital
Amy Neill, the American violinist, was heard in recital in Rome, Italy, a short time ago before an audience which included many prominent musi 'ms. Regarding this appearance three of the Rome cri ics had the following to say in part:
At the Sala Sgambati the young American violinist, Amy Neill, was presented to our public which she quickly captured, revealing an artistic temperament out of the ordinary, and most brilliant qualities of tone and of bowing. In a varied program, ranging from a rondo by Mozart (played by ber with the greatest elegance) to modern works, this able violinist merited sincere applause.—Mondo.
Without doubt this young violinist has breadth of tone, a warm singing style and exceptional elasticity of bow.—Epoca.
The young violinist lias a warm and versatile musical temperament and an exceptionally elastic and skillful use of the bow, and one can say she has surmounted practically all the difficulties in the study of technical points. Her art has keenly interested us.—Nuovo Paese.
From Rome Miss Neill went to Naples, Capri, Pompeii and Vesuvius, and as she had no place to leave her violin
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Gitla Erstinn, a coloratura soprano of fine qualities, is one of the singers launched by the well known New York vocal instructor and coach, Joseph Regneas.
A recital in Richmond, Va., was followed by an appearance with Dr. Clarence Dickinson in New York, when she sang the difficult Queen of the Night aria, from Mozart’s Magic Flute, and a group of Mozart’s songs. Recently, at Vassal־ Temple, the appreciation of her beautiful art, mirrored in the accompanying criticism from one of the Poughkeepsie dailies brought a very definite offer for exclusive management of this young singer. Mr. Regneas predicts big things for Miss Erstinn.
The Rev. Morris Clark, when he introduced Gitla Erstinn to the congregation at Vassar Temple on Sunday evening, said that they might hear her sing La Traviata at the Metropolitan a few years from now, and remember the aria that she gave here, which was A fors e lui, from that opera.
And, indeed, hearing Miss Erstinn, it is easy to believe it possible. In fact, barring unlooked-for developments it seems certain that she is destined for a high place in the musical world. She has the vocal equipment, she has the foundation of excellent training, with fine diction and splendid breath control, and she sings true. Added to that she has a vivid, distinctive personality that is quite unspoiled, and as she is young in years, she has a long time ahead of her in which to achieve fame.
Susan Clough in Detroit
Susan Clough, one of the principal singers at the Riesen-feld theaters, New York, has been a featured soloist in Detroit, singing at the Capitol and Adams. Miss Clough sang as her solo, Love Sends a Little Gift of Roses. The following clippings are from Detroit papers:
The accompanying features include Susan Clough, mezzo-soprano, who is one of the most charming vocalists the Kunsky houses have presented this season. Her voice has the richness and depth of a contralto, her enunciation is perfect, and she plays on the words of the pretty songs offered with a skill of a true artist. Miss Clough’s reception Sunday was cordial and hearty.— Detroit Free Press, February 26.
Miss Clough, soprano, is a singer to whom it is a delight to listen, her voice being rich and full and her interpretations always those of the cultured and painstaking artist. The music of the bill is further enhanced by the splendid work of the orchestra, which gives several selections in addition to the incidental accompaniment of the picture. —Detroit Free Press, February 19.
Cuthbert Sings with Finish and Ease
Among recent appearances of Frank Cuthbert, bass soloist at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (New York), were those at Norwalk and Waterbury, Conn. He sang the role of Valentine in the presentation of Gounod’s Faust by the People’s Chorus of Norwalk and won new laurels by his pleasing work.
In Waterbury, he appeared with the Chora! Club when Judas Maccabaeus was given under the baton of Isaac B.
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