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have attracted interested audiences. Walter Wheatley’s classes contain pupils of all grades, many of whom are University of Nebraska students. He recently gave a recital in Temple Theater which disclosed much talent and several artist-pupils.
Notes.
A number of Lincoln teachers attended the State Con-vention for Music Teachers, which met in Omaha.
Thurlow Lieurance and Edna Morley Lieurance are at home after a strenuous season on a coast to coast concert tour.
The Board of Education has instituted free Sunday vesper concerts which have been a great success. Harry 1' urguson and Charles Righter, Jr., are largely responsible for the success of the venture.
Miriam Righter gave her piano recital for graduation before an enthusiastic audience of fellow-students, facultv members and interested friends. She is a student of Herbert Schmidt. She is refreshingly natural and possesses a charm of personality which radiates from her as she plays
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Charlotte Lund to Broadcast Opera
Charlotte Lund, whose opera recitals with Val Peavey. pianist and singer, have been so successful, has arranged to broadcast I Pagliacei for the WEAF radio, Monday evening May 21. Her recent recitals of Louise and other operas, both in her studio, and under Scandinavian aus-pices (Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, April 30), brought her renewed admiration and an enlarged clientele for her special recital which is planned for this month at the MacDowell Club, New York.
Elsa Alsen to Return
. Usa Alsen, dramatic soprano, who made such a favorable impression during her appearances here with the Wagnerian Opera Festival, sailed last week on the President Roosevelt. Dunng the summer she will sing in opera in Germany and will return to the United States in the fall with the Wagnerian Opera Company which, after a brief tour, will open its New York engagement on Christmas Day.
Mary Seiler to France
Mary Seiler, the New York harpist, sailed on the bavoie, May 5, to continue her studies at the Fontainebleau School of Music in France, under the distinguished French harpist, Marcel Grandjany. She will return to New York m October Muriel Izzard, Margaret Weaver, contraltos, and John Campbell, tenor, all of New York, will go to hontainebleau also.
Patton Pronounced “Sterling Artist”
Recently Fred Patton sang the baritone and bass roles in Saint-Saëns’ Samson and Delilah at the Columbia, O., Music Festival, and, according to a telegram received by his managers from the musical director of the festival, he “made a wonderful hit” and was pronounced a “sterling artist” and the “finest baritone ever heard here.”
MUSICAL COURIER
dered concerted vocal music was given by the glee, clubs, directed by H. O. Ferguson, supervisor. Charles B. Righter, Jr., director of bands and orchestras, conducted the organi-zations in well selected numbers. Lincoln is justly proud of these young teachers and the concerts are gladly welcomed.
University School of Music Faculty Recitals.
One of the educational advantages being offered the general public is the series of fine concerts by faculty members of the University School of Music, Adrian Newens, director. Noted among these were a piano recital by Herbert Schmidt, which was a treat for teachers as well as students, a vocal recital by Madame Gilderoy-Scott, and the appearance of Edith Burlingame Ross, the organist, who has been influential in the revival of interest in organ study now so noticeable in Lincoln. The large audiences which have greeted these artist-teachers attest emphatically the appreciation of the public.
Musical Art Club.
It is the custom of the Musical Art Club, an organization formed for the serious study of music, to hold a reception and musicale complimentary to the actively engaged musicians of Lincoln and suburbs. It is always a happy meeting of busy people. Mrs. E. L. Cline and Mrs. Joseph Granger issued invitations for the event to be held at the Cline home. A program of excellent concerted singing was furnished by members of the club with Gertrude Culbertson Bell as accompanist. Mariel Jones, who offered piano music, delighted her hearers with her facile technic, warm tone and breadth of conception. Refreshments and a social hour followed. It is doubtful if there is another element better calculated to cement the musical fraternity than just such happy affairs as this one.
Later Artist Course Numbers.
Ossip Gabrilowitsch was an attraction which brought together many piano students and music lovers. A program featuring two sonatas, Beethoven’s D major, op. 10, and Schumann s G minor, op. 22, was given with this master’s extraordinary technical achievements. Mrs. Kirschstein brought Gabrilowitsch to Lincoln and, later, presented Titta Ruffo. This artist came more than half way with the result that everyone in the vast auditorium was not only his admirer but his friend. He gave of his best in a long program. Hhe was assisted by Yvonne D’Arle, soprano, and Max Merson, a talented pianist and accomplished accompanist.
Mrs. Raymond’s Choral Activities.
Carrie B. Raymond’s chorus of 250 of the State University students was heard recently in Coleridge-Taylor’s Tale of Japan. It was a delightful occasion, the ensemble and general interpretation being of a high order.
Student Recitals.
Many recitals of merit are being introduced into the season’s entertainment by talented students. Mme. de Vil-mar’s Evening of Song showed the marked advancement of her class. Recitals by students from the Edith Lucille Robbins Studio, the Gutzmer-Poston Studio, the University School of Music and the Wesleyan Conservatory of Music
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LINCOLN’S MUSICAL ACTIVITIES
PROVE VERY IMPRESSIVE
Mrs. Kirschstein and Other Local Managers Present Fine Array of Talent—Much Local Activity Also
Lincoln, Neb., April 12.—The second number on Mrs. H. J. Kirschstein’s Artists’ Course was given before an immense house at the Auditorium by Pablo Casals and Jacques Thibaud. With their competent accompanists, Charles Hart and Edouard Gendron, they presented an excellent program. Pablo Casals gave cello selections of much merit. Of late years Lincoln has been visited by some excellent cello players and the public is learning to appreciate more thoroughly this difficult instrument.
Jacques Thibaud’s appearance made a great sensation. A more satisfactory all around musician has not been heard here and his well balanced program was calculated to storm the house, as it did on this occasion. He is an artist of intelligence and marked distinction and not the least of his charms is his manner of meeting his audience, both before and after playing. The day after the concert Mr. Thibaud was tendered a luncheon by Manager Kirschstein and a score of enthusiasts, at the Lincolnshire. It was a delightfully informal affair and marked but one of the many opportunities Mrs; Kirschstein has made possible—that of meeting great artists. The centerpiece of the table was a mound of spring blooms with the French and American flags as thoughtful reminders. Mr. Thibaud was at his best, giving many alert and witty responses to the toasts. Mr. Casals was unable to be present, having left on a midnight train. It is due to Mrs. Kirschstein that these fine concerts and ■delightful meetings are possible and it is no small accomplishment to have put Lincoln on the musical map as she has done.
Madame Schumann Heink.
Madame Schumann Heink appeared at the Auditorium before a throng of admirers. This makes her seventh appearance here, her first concert being under the auspices of the Matinee Musical twenty years ago. She offered a program of big proportions and was most happy in her selections. The recitative and aria from Titus and the scene from Götterdämmerung were the high spots of the evening. She delighted with her English songs singing, first, Ward Stephen’s Brother of Mine just as she sang it in war time. When she announced the number she said in her characteristic way, “This is for my boys—and they are everywhere I go. With the army and the navy, you know, I am always just Mother Schumann Heink.” Many encores were given, among them Lieurance’s Indian Love Song with violin obligato by the assisting artist, Miss Hardeman. This violinist also scored heavily with her artistic solos. The success of the evening is due to Mrs. L. Thompson, who managed and sponsored the big event.
Mid-Year Concert by High School Organization.
The Musical Organization of the Lincoln High School gave its sixth annual mid-year concert in the school auditorium, before a large audience. A program of well ren-
REIMHERR
Noted American Tenor
Scores Again in German Lieder Recital
Sketch by George Peixotto.
recital this season at the National Theater yes-terday afternoon. He sang with admirable vocal skill a program of German Lieder, including selections from Franz, Brahms, Haile, Schumann, Karl von Kaskel, Joseph Marx and Doh-nanyi He added many encores to his printed list, trank Braun played the accompaniments with taste. The audience filled the theater.
N. Y. Tribune:
At the National Theater George Reimherr drew a good-sized audience for his third recital, devoted to German Lieder. There were familiar numbers by Brahms, Schubert, Schumann, Strauss, Mendelssohn and Franz on his pro-gram, with less known ones by Dohnanyi, Eugen Haile, Marx, Henschel, Fielitz and Kaskel The tenor was in good form. While his voice had some metallic notes, it was generally pleasing, and he was able to give a sympathetic interpretation of his various numbers and bring many calls for encores from his hearers. These were generously answered. Frank Braun, as before accompanied.	״
Aeolian Hall, New York
the. spectacular revues that are so much more popular than any musical program.
N. Y. Telegram:
George Reimherr, well known New York tenor, gave another song recital yesterday afternoon at the National Theater. His program was devoted exclusively to German Lieder, a type of song in which he is well versed. Much of the recital was taken up with familiar songs, Schubert’s “Du bist die Ruh,” sung delightfully;
Brahms’ “Vergebliches Ständchen,” Mendelssohn’s “Auf Flügeln des Gesanges,” Strauss’ “Zueignung” and others equally well known.
There was one novel group, in which Mr. Reimherr presented five songs by Eugen Haile, a German composer, who has spent several years in this country very inconspicuously. Mr. Haile was considered to be a very promising composer before he left Germany, but he has had scant attention here.
However, the works which Mr. Reimherr offered showed a decided talent for song writing. “Schonreslein” proved to be a charmingly melodious number. “Frühlings Nahan,” built in the style of a simple folk song, was sung so well that the audience demanded a repetition. Mr. Haile’s melodies are simple and direct, but not conventional or reminiscent, and he writes expressive accompaniments. His songs deserve to be sung here oftener.
In phrasing, in enunciation, in the matter of style, Mr. Reimherr’s singing of German Lieder leaves little to be desired. He sings with brains as well as with voice. A large audience heard and enjoyed his program.
N. Y. Post:
George Reimherr gave a recital in the National Theater yesterday at which he introduced some of the unjustly neglected songs of Eugen Haile.
N. Y. Herald:
REIMHERR, TENOR, SINGS
George Reimherr, tenor, gave his third song
N. Y. Evening World:
GEORGE REIMHERR, TENOR, SINGS A GERMAN LIEDER PROGRAM
While George Reimherr, tenor, was not an official participant in the Week of Music that is upon us, his recital, given yesterday afternoon in the National Theater, certainly deserves a place in any musical celebration. Mr. Reimherr is ambitious as well as versatile. At a recent recital he sang, in English־, Russian master songs with excellent enunciation and style. Yesterday he presented a program of German Lieder in the original language, to the manifest pleasure of the large audience. He showed no partiality toward the composers, calling upon Robert Franz, Schubert, Liszt, Brahms, Eugen Haile, Schumann, Richard Strauss, Mendelssohn, Kaskel, Marx and others with the utmost confidence.
Mr. Reimherr gives evidence of constant progress in his art. He appears to be a diligent student and his programs are indications of his musical taste and his sincerity. He sings his numbers in a simple, convincing manner, his phrasing is intelligently planned and his diction always an asset. His voice, of light timbre, yesterday could not bring out all the emotion or fervor of some of his selections, but they were all artistically done. Frank Braun provided expert accompaniments.
N. Y. Globe:
In the National Theater, yesterday afternoon, George Reimherr gave his third recital for this season. The gifted young tenor was heard in a program of German Lieder, his delivery of which was marked by keen intelligence and particularly commendable diction. A large and enthusiastic audience was present.
N. Y. Evening Mail:
GEORGE REIMHERR AGAIN
A program of German Lieder gave George Reimherr another chance at the National Theater yesterday to show what a beautiful lyric tenor voice he has. Particularly interesting was a group of songs by Eugen Haile, who may truly be called the Schubert of modern times.
It would be a pity for the concert stage to lose Mr. Reimherr. Yet the conviction grows that his art should be consecrated to a larger audience and that he would find this audience in some of
N. Y. World:
German Lieder in the hands of such an interpreter as George Reimherr, who gave another recital yesterday afternoon at the National Theater, become things transformed. They are no longer stodgy Teutonic songs, to be rendered dutifully, with liberal applications of gutturals and strange vowels; they become what perhaps their writers intended, fresh, homely songs, full of sentiment, replete with a broad, if not too serious emotion.
Such a group as those of Eugen Haile, which formed the feature part of Mr. Reimherr’s program, are just that sort of composition. The soloist may not be, purely vocally speaking, a supreme figure; but as one to convey the emotional content of his material, to express tenderness, as he did in the measured “Wenn Deine Lieben,” and then, immediately after, a robust heroic vigor, as in “Der Egoist,” Mr. Reimherr stands as a true and notable artist. The song “St. Johanni” had delicacy, beauty and grace such as have rarely been attached to a German Lied in all this season’s programs—and we have had many Lieder. Small wonder it had to be repeated and that the ample house demanded two more encores.
Mr. Reimherr has, in addition to stage presence and impeccable diction, a joy of singing which might have characterized one of the Nuremberg troubadours. If he does become slightly nasal at times, his voice is for the great part adequate to his material, and he ekes it out with excellent interpretative art.
N. Y. Times:
George Reimherr, Tenor, Sings Again
George Reimherr gave his third recital of tenor songs this season in the National Theater yesterday afternoon before a large audience. The program was chosen from German Lieder and the hearers expressed enjoyment of his interpretations and excellent diction. Mendelssohn’s “Auf Fliigeln des Gesanges” was warmly applauded as were five songs by Eugen Haile.
The above criticisms are reproduced exactly as they appeared in the New York papers
Concert Direction: EVELYN HOPPER