39 Arcadian Recorder of April 10, said: “Mme. Van der Veer was warmly welcomed; her delightful singing of last year was well remembered, and she gained even more admirers than before with the richness of her beautiful contralto voice, with the artistic rendition she gave her every number. Her first, Sing to Me, with its beautiful cadenza, showed her real artistic ability, and her other selections were just as effectively given.” COMPLETE GOLDMAN BAND PROGRAMS ARE ANNOUNCED Central Park to Be the Center of These Musical Activities —Programmes Arranged to Please All Tastes The Goldman Band, under the direction of Edwin Franko Goldman, will give sixty concerts on the Mall in Central Park this summer and the following schedule has been definitely arranged. The season starts on June 4 and ends on August 26. The concerts will be given each night of the week throughout this period except on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. All concerts are to start promptly at 8:15 p. m. Among the soloists engaged are Lotta Madden, soprano; Dicie Howell, soprano; Frieda Klink, contralto; Suzanne Clough, mezzo-soprano; Vincent Buono, cornetist, and other instrumental soloists. No tickets are required for these concerts, but complete program schedules will be sent to. all those who make written request to The Goldman Band Concerts, 202 Riverside Drive, New York City, the only requirement being that a self-addressed stamped envelope be enclosed with request. PROGRAM SCHEDULE. FIRST WEEK. Opening concert. Miscellaneous program. Wagner program. Miscellaneous program. SECOND WEEK. Miscellaneous program. Tschaikowsky program. Rossini’s Stabat Mater (N. Y. Oratorio Society). Miscellaneous program. THIRD WEEK. Miscellaneous program. Beethoven program. Miscellaneous program. FOURTH WEEK. Miscellaneous program. Schubert program. Miscellaneous program. Miscellaneous program. FIFTH WEEK. Miscellaneous program. Patriotic and popular program. Wagner program. Miscellaneous program. SIXTH WEEK. Symphony program (Beethoven’s Fifth). Miscellaneous program. Wagner-Tschaikowsky program. French program. Miscellaneous program. SEVENTH WEEK. Miscellaneous program. Italian program. Miscellaneous program. EIGHTH WEEK. Miscellaneous program. Russian program. Miscellaneous program. NINTH WEEK. Miscellaneous program. Miscellaneous program. Grand opera program. Miscellaneous program. TENTH WEEK. Symphony program (Pathetique). Miscellaneous program. All-American program. Comic opera program. Miscellaneous program. ELEVENTH WEEK. Request program. Goldman program. Popular music program. Irish program. Sacred program. TWELFTH WEEK. Bohemian program. Request program. Wagner program. Request program. Special closing program. June J une J une 18 & 20 22 23 & 24 June 25 & 27 July 16 & 18 20 21 & 22 23 & 25 27 28 & 29 PAPALARDO Eminent Cnnductnr Now scheduling for festivals and operatic performances 1923-24. Studios: 315 West 98th Street, New York Telephones: Marble 1573 Riverside 1669 M ay 24 , 1 923 MUSICAL COURIER TWO VIENNESE ORCHESTRAS VISIT PRAGUE -English Singers Score Strauss, Schalk and Other Foreigners Conduct—Operatic Novelties by Ostrcil and Hindemith Fail —Kubelik vs. Prihoda manner, as can be seen by a glance at the programs—the entire set of Berlioz’ symphonic poems, as well as the symphonies of contemporary Czech composers, above all those of Josef Suk. Anton Forster, a lyric composer, was also decently represented by several of his symphonies. Worthy of mention, too, is the fact that even though the path of our Philharmonic has not been a bed of roses they have not forgotten their less fortunate brothers in Russia, Austria and Germany. Three concerts, the entire proceeds of which were donated to artists of these countries, were outstanding events of the musical season. Legend of Erin, Opera, Fails to Impress. In the Czech National Theater a novelty, Legend of Erin, by the director of the opera, Ostrcil, written some. three years ago, has finally made its appearance and after a few performances has already been shelved. The work is deficient in many respects besides that of the text, undramatic and unnecessarily long. While the music is noble, cultured and solidly constructed, it lacks, to use a Beethoven phrase, the divine spark. Ostrcil, who has done much better on other occasions, may register this experience in the theater as one which teaches a lesson. In the Neues Deutsches Theater. Hindemith’s three one-act operas—Morder, Hoffnung der Frauen; Sankta Susanna, and Nusch-Nuschi—were given for the first time in Prague in an extraordinarily painstaking presentation by Alexander Zemlinsky. The public did not know what to make of the first piece, the second was well received, and Nusch-Nuschi was emphatically rejected. (All three have been discussed in the Musical Courier after their performances in Frankfort and Dresden.) English Singers Score Success. Specializing in old English madrigals, the English Singers, an ensemble of six voices (three men and three women), the concert recently given was so successful that a second one was immediately arranged. _ The concerts were given under the patronage of the British ambassador. Kubelik vs. Prihoda. Among the virtuosos the concerts of the two native violinists, Kubelik and Prihoda, only deserve mention since a regular battle is going on between the two for supremacy in public favor. Kubelik is defending his crown; Prihoda is challenging it. The outcome of this “battle of virtuosos is awaited with tense excitement. Dr. Ernst Rychnovsky. Prague, April 16.—It is a sad sign of the times when large symphony orchestras have to travel to countries whose money stands nearer to par than that of their own. At the present time Czecho-Slovakia belongs among the “valuta” countries, and in order to take advantage of this, the Ton-kunstler Orchestra of Vienna, under the direction of Franz Schalk, paid us a visit. The concert proved to be not only an artistic but a social surprise as well, since President Masaryk, all officials of the Government and the entire diplomatic corps, were present. The audience outdid itself in showering applause upon the visitors, especially after the performance of Bruckner’s seventh symphony, which Schalk directed with stirring fervor, forgetting for once the conscientious schoolmaster manner with which his art is mostly stamped. Two appearances by the Vienna Philharmonic under Richard Strauss, however eclipsed this success. Here were the “grand seigneurs” of orchestral musicians, each a virtuoso of his instrument from which were poured tones of ethereal beauty. Their playing was so beautiful that one wished at times that their virtuosity and unfailing technic were not so perfect, since it led one to think that it was mere fun for them. Strauss conducted, among other things, Mozart’s Jupiter symphony for which he . has a pronounced liking, his own Don Juan and Don Quixote, and finally the overtures to The Bartered Bride and Die Meistersinger. The enthusiasm aroused at these two concerts is beyond description. Prague’s largest concert hall, the Luzernasaal, seating three thousand, was too small and hundreds stood, crowded together in every available space under the boxes and in the corners. A Dutch. Concert. Another guest was the Dutch conductor, Dr. P. van Anrooy, who gave a program devoted exclusively to compositions by his countrymen. This was a “propaganda” concert in the best sense of the word. All of the composers were unknown to us, and while most of them are representative of the German school, others showed a leaning toward Debussy. The most striking personal note was attained by those who depend upon the folk music and folklore of Holland for their inspiration. This applies especially to Julius Röntgen and Anrooy himself whose symphony, entitled Piet Hein (the brave Dutch admiral who defeated the Spanish armada), was well received. Our own Philharmonic series, under the competent leadership of Wenzel Talich, is proceeding in a very systematic July : August August 6 August August Vaughan, violinist, of Fort Smith, Mrs. W. W. Bailey, accompanist. In the afternoon Mrs. H. H. Foster delivered an address, and Mrs. J. H. Matthews (Earle), vocalist, (Mrs. J. B. Dulaney, accompanist) ; Hattie May Butterfield (Fort Smith), pianist, and Gladys Krone (Fort Smith), violinist (Miss Butterfield, accompanist), were heard in musical selections. The delegates’ concert was given at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. South, Thursday evening. The following artists appeared in an interesting program: Mabel Vann Lindsey (Fort Smith), organist; Mrs. B. L. Ly-ford (Helena), vocalist, Elizabeth Price Coffey, accompanist; Mrs. Arthur Fairfax Triplett (Pine Bluff), soprano, Mrs. Eddie King Jordan, accompanist; Mrs. D. C. Smith (Fort Smith), vocalist, Mrs. Lindsey, accompanist; Dorothy Elkins (Little Rock), vocalist, Mrs. Will Henniger, accompanist; William Worth Bailey (Fort Smith), vocalist, accompanied by a string choir under the direction of Mrs. Bailey; Dora Thomason Hoffman (Fort Smith), vocalist, Mrs. Coffey, accompanist; Mrs. W. E. McRae (Camden), pianist; Walter Mills (Little Rock), vocalist; Mrs. W. J. Murphy, Tr. (Fort Smith), vocalist, Elizabeth Price Coffey, accompanist. In the afternoon Mrs. Eugene Stevenson (Fort Smith) and Violet McRae (El Dorado) were heard in piano solos. Erika Morini was presented in a concert at the New • Theater Friday evening. B. Intercollegiate Competition Rating Announcement of the final rating of the ten universities participating in the Intercollegiate Glee Club Competition recently has just been made The Committee of Judges, consisting of Madame Sembrich, Dr. Walter Damrosch and the late Mr. Krehbiel, awarded first place to Dartmouth with 269 points. Princeton was second and Yale third. Pennsylvania was fourth with 248 points. The final standing of the ten universities were announced as follows : 1. Dartmouth ............................................ 269 2. Princeton ............................................ 265 3. Yale .................,.............................. 260 4. University of Pennsylvania ........................... 248 5. Wesleyan ........ ................................... 246 6. Wisconsin ....::..................................... 244 7. Amherst ......vt:.................................... 243 8. Columbia ....'i. .t................................. 240 9. Harvard ............................................ 239 10. Penn State ......................................... 231 Sixth Annual Convention of Arkansas F. of M. C. The sixth annual convention of the Arkansas State Federation of Music Clubs was held at Fort Smith, Arkansas, April 18, 19 and 20. Alice C. Henniger, of Little Rock, was unanimously elected president, succeeding Mrs. Walter Simmons, of Pine Bluff. Mrs. Henniger is an active, efficient and very well-liked clubwoman, being president of the Little Rock Bel Canto Club and the head of the Henniger School of Music at Little Rock. Other newly elected officers are Mrs. Arthur Fairfax Triplett, of Pine Bluff, vice-president; Rebecca Eichbaum, of Fort Smith, treasurer; Mrs. A. James, of Texarkana, auditor; Mrs. B. L. Lyford, of Helena, chairman of the literary extension department. Other officers are Mrs. George Bell, of Nashville, second vice-president; Eva Norris, of Russellville, recording secretary; Mrs. Guy Busenburg, of Pine Bluff, corresponding secretary. Abbie L. Snoddy, of Mexico, Mo״ is president of Hyechka District (Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma). Mrs. H. H. Foster, of Little Rock, is the Arkansas member of the National Board and honorary state president. On Wednesday evening, April 18, the young, professional artists’ contest was held at the First Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Marie Atkinson, soprano, of Pine Bluff, pupil of Artur Platz, of Little Rock, and Charles McGill, tenor, of Bentonville, were declared winners in the voice contest. Although there were no opponents, they were graded according to a rigid schedule and made excellent records. Mildred Cone, of Pine Bluff Irion School of Music, was the winner in the piano contest, and Eugenia Bradley, of Clarksville, received honorable mention. Elizabeth Price Coffey, Mrs. Joseph and Mrs. Don Parmelee, of Fayet-ville, were the judges. At the Carnegie Library, on Thursday morning, April 19, addresses were given by Dr. Malcolm W. Lockhart (Fort Smith), Mrs. Arthur Wells (Monticello), Mrs. Bevins (Helena), Abbie L. Snoddy (Mexico, Mo.) and Reah J. Irion (Dermott). Musical numbers were furnished by Pearl Jarrad, pianist, of Fort Smith, and Frances Sue Harvard Recovered It is good to hear the news of Sue Harvard’s recovery from a severe attack of influenza. Early in March she made the natural and unfortunate effort of many “flu” patients, that of trying to be well too soon, with the result that her doctor found himself with a serious case and ordered Miss Harvard to her home in Pennsylvania, where she has been ever since, part of the time in a sanitarium and the last few weeks with her sister in New Castle. The conscientious effort not to disappoint several audiences in February, when she really should have postponed some of her concerts, led to the cancellation of a Western trip that was to have occupied most of March, April and early May. Van der Veer Scores in Halifax According to a letter received from the conductor of the Halifax, Nova Scotia, Philharmonic Orchestra, Nevada Van der Veer, who appeared there recently at the festival, “was so thoroughly artistic and satisfactory that it is a pleasure to bear testimony again, if it were necessary, to her great gifts as an artist. Really her singing of Delilah was a great treat and a great triumph for herself.” The Halifax ETHEL GROW Contralto The singer’s versatility made her capable o f expressing a 11 shades of emotion through the medium of her songs and of pleasing an audience at once critical and appreciative. — N. 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