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GEZA KRESZ TO CONDUCT SUMMER COURSE IN HUNGARIAN RESORT
artist-queen, Carmen Sylva, as well as at the conservatory, that the greatest efforts were made to retain him permanently.
The war then intervened and Prof. Kresz, not being able to leave the continent, decided to settle in Berlin, where he was offered the position of concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. He appeared as soloist with this orchestra no less than eleven times in three seasons, playing practically all the well-known concertos. Notwithstanding his arduous duties, Prof. Kresz found time to concertize in numerous German cities outside of Berlin, and, following an appearance with Nikisch in the annual Beethoven subscription concert, the great number of engagements offered him made his resignation from the concertmastership necessary. These engagements called Kresz to all the leading cities of Germany, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, etc., and included appearances under such conductors as Nikisch, Fritz Busch, Oskar Nebdal and others.
Numbering among his pupils those of twelve nations, including America, Prof. Kresz will this summer conduct a summer-class in Fonyod, the beautiful bathing resort on Lake Balaton, in Hungary, similar to those of Auer at Loschwitz and Sevcik at Pisek, before the war. The invigorating and healthful climate of this resort makes it an ideal place for intensive summer study and applications are already being received from students wishing to take advantage of this opportunity for summer study with one of the world’s leading representatives of the Belgian-French school of violin playing.
Ethelynde Smith Given a “Real Ovation”
“Easter Singer Delights Mitchell Audience Under Wesleyan Auspices,” such was the headline which appeared in the Evening Republican of Mitchell, S. D., on the day following Ethelynde Smith’s recital there. The critic of that paper then wrote in part: “Perhaps her finest number was Cadman’s Spring Song of the Robin Woman from Shane-wis. Miss Smith’s beautiful tones and marvelous technic showed to particular advantage in this selection. Two French songs, Le Celebre Menuet by D’Exaudet and Em-barquez-Vousl by Godard, were also especially enjoyed. Miss Smith is recognized as one of the greatest interpreters of children’s songs in America today. The group of these numbers which brought the program to a close was much appreciated.”
The critic of the Mitchell Gazette is of the opinion that “Miss Smith possesses an easy stage presence, which quality, added to her remarkable voice, makes her a success everywhere.” This report was concluded with “Miss Smith was given a real ovation. She responded to many encores.”
Louise Baer Sings for Rotary Club
Louise Baer, soprano, was one of the artists who appeared on the program of the Rotary Club’s Ladies’ Night at the Plaza on April 24. Miss Baer gave much pleasure in a group of songs which had a popular appeal.
In Joachim, Flesch, Szigeti, Hubay, Remenyi, and several others, Hungary, the land of violinists, has given the world a number of masters whose fame is world wide. In the person of Geza Kresz, another eminent soloist and teacher has been added to the list of Hungary’s honored native sons. Born in Budapest, he was long a pupil of Jeno Hubay, later
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going to college at the insistence of his father, a prominent physician of Budapest, before being allowed to take up the violin professionally. Later on Kresz became one of the favorite pupils of the Bohemian master Sevcik, who still holds his old pupil in highest esteem. Eugene Ysaye, hearing Kresz play in 1903, induced him to accompany him to Brussels and Godinne, becoming not only his master but also his friend. He brought Kresz out in a concert under his own direction in Vienna in 1907 and the success of this and several subsequent concerts in Central Europe was such that Kresz was called to take the master class in violin at the Bucharest Conservatory, succeeding Carl Flesch. There he remained from 1909-1915, forming in the meantime his own quartet, and became such a favorite at the court of the
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Opernhaus, Berlin. The new work has been accepted by Intendant Dr. Kaufmann of the Landestheater in Braunschweig where it will have its first performance May 1.
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Important Changes For Leipzig Opera.
Leipzig, April 12.—Since the announcement that Otto Lohse, present director of the opera, would not continue in that capacity after the expiration of his present contract, rumors of radical changes in the management of the affairs of the opera are being heard. The successor of Lohse has not yet been named, although Otto Klemperer, Bruno Walter and Egon Poliak are names being considered. The Leipzig Operetta, reported in this column to have been discontinued by the city, is about to be revived again, but this time by means of private capital furnished by James Klein, a citizen of Leipzig. Difficulties are being caused, however, by the orchestra, which prefers to be retained in the employ of the city.	Dr. A.
Mildred Wellerson and Roderick White Appear in Leipzig.
Leipzig, April 12.—The youthful American cellist, Mildred Wellerson, who recently appeared as soloist in a Philharmonic concert, scored a decided success in a recital. Her playing of the Paganini violin concerto on the cello especially astonished her audience. Her wonderful dexterity and beautiful tone seemed to charm the listeners, who applauded her to the echo. On the same evening Roderick White, the American violinist, was heard in a neighboring hall for the first time in Leipzig. In the Grieg C minor sonata which was all I was able to hear, he proved to be a sure technician and one having a cultivated taste for phrasing and tempo. His success was well deserved.	Dr. A.
A Pianistic Filipino.
Madrid, April 2.—Carmen Abella, a richly talented pianist from the Philippine Islands, created a sensation in a recital given in the Liceo de America.	E. I.
Strauss Produces Mona Lisa at Vienna.
Vienna, March 30.—Max von Schillings’ opera Mona Lisa was recently produced at the Staatsoper in the prescence of its composer and. with Richard Strauss at the desk. A few days previously Franz Schreker had conducted, for the first time here, his opera Der Schatzgräber. The next novelty of the house is Manon Lescaut, by Puccini, with Jeritza and Lotte Lehmann alternating in the leading role; Puccini is expected here shortly to supervise the rehearsals and to conduct one of his own works. Fredegundis, the opera by the Viennese Franz Schmidt, has been struck from the novelty list of the Staatsoper, following its dismal failure in Berlin, and has been replaced by Zemlinsky’s Der Zwerg which will have its premiere in April, in conjunction with Paul von Klenau’s ballet Klein Ida’s Blumen. At the Redoutensaal, a sensational revival of Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus is planned, with an all-star cast and Richard Strauss conducting.	P• B•
Edwin A. Schafer in San Antonio
Edwin A. Schafer, pianist of Baylor College, has transferred his activities from Belton, Tex., to San Antonio.
important engagements booked and the gratifying success them is the recommendation offered on behalf of
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Among the prominent appearances are the Newark, Maine, Allentown Music Festivals; Detroit and Lancaster Symphony Orchestras and St. Louis, Lowell, Hamilton, Providence, Rutgers College, New York, Rubinstein Choral Societies, etc.
Miss Bryars remains under the management of the Anderson Bureau and is available for the coming season 1923-1924 now booking.
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