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MUSICAL COURIER
June 7, 1923
MUSIC ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE
Frank Anderson, pianist, gave an illustrated lecture before the Woman’s City Club. Mr. Anderson used for his lectures such compositions as the sextet from Lucia, The Doxology, Grandfather’s Clock, and others. He was assisted by Dorothy Byrd Russell, soprano.
The Woman's Music Study Club recently offered a program devoted to Women in Music. Among other composers a number of California women were featured. Works by such well known women as Chaminade, Beach, Gaynor, Hosmer, Lang and Bond made up the offerings given by the members.
Pearle Trauger Thompson, of the American School of Music, Long Beach, presented Ruth Knox and Pearle Cole in vocal recital at the United Presbyterian Church. The pupils were assisted by Agnes Barth, Pearl Trauger and Eudora Gallup, who gave piano numbers.
Carlton Wood presented a number of his violin pupils at a Community Service Program. A large audience of music lovers is always present on these occasions and it is not unusual to hear some surprisingly good numbers by these pupil-artists—who thus make their first bow to the public.
M. T. H.
Pacific Coast Enthusiastic Over Novaes
For the first time since her American debut, six years ago, Guiomar Novaes visited the Pacific Coast. Everywhere she met with the same enthusiastic reception which has marked her appearances in the East. The Los Angeles Daily Times reported that: “She is an artist of the finer type. It is doubtful if any pianist this season has given us such lovely pianissimo work, yet she rises to climaxes with vibrant power.” The critic of the San Diego Union stated: “From the very opening number it was evident that this artist was to reveal unexpected and almost unthought of possibilities in her instrument. By reputation Mme. Novaes has few equals. In her interpretation of Chopin and her rendition of the Opus 35 sonata, she was truly dynamic.” Other dailies eulogized her as follows:
That she is a genius and must be counted among the very best pianists who have played in this city must be borne out by every one who heard her last night.—Sacramento Daily Union.
The triumph of Guiomar Novaes was achieved with hardly a preliminary skirmish, a triumph of technic, of interpretation, and of poetic feeling.—Oakland Tribune.
The audience realized that they were in the presence of an artist of real individuality. She is true to tradition, but she visualizes it with her own personality.—San Francisco Examiner.
She was in many ways the most remarkable of all who have appeared with the orchestra this year. One forgets to be astonished at her amazing technic, in listening to the beauty of her tone.—Portland Telegram.
A master of dynamics and color contrast, the Brazilian pianist electrified her hearers with the brilliance and authentic beauty of her playing. She is a great artist—probably the most richly endowed woman pianist since Carreno.—Seattle Intelligencer.
From her first entrance, Mme. Novaes held sway over her listeners with her magnetic personality. Her technic was flawless, and her inspiration characteristically vivid.—Spokane Daily Chronicle.
M. Witmark & Sons in New Home
Last week the firm of M. Witmark & Sons left the Wit-mark Building at 144 West Thirty-seventh street, where it has transacted its publishing business for years, and is now located in its new quarters, 1650 Broadway, the corner building at Fifty-first street. This well known publishing house occupies the entire fifth floor of this new building.
concert at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. This club has a large membership and the crowd which filled the auditorium was enthusiastic in its appreciation of this fine chorus directed by John W. Spargar and accompanied by Rose Kara-sek Schlarb. There was a noticeable improvement in tone and quality of songs. Madame Zendt was recalled for several encores which she sang with fine attention to detail.
Mrs. Percy J. Starke, soprano, and Mrs. Milton H. Fischer, contralto, are filling the solo positions at the First Congregational Church left vacant by Mrs. Neil McEach-ern and Mrs. Nelson Cooper.
The Scottish Rite Cathedral was packed to the doors at the benefit concert of the Joseph Warren Lodge, A. F. and A. M. Those taking part in the concert were Cyril Quartet (directed by John Henry Lyons, and composed of Lloyd S. Warren, Herbert Ford, tenors; Edwin C. Cook, baritone, and John W. Jones, bass) ; George Kennedy, tenor, accompanied by Mrs. O. B. Gilmore; Mrs. Donald D. Dilts, soprano, accompanied by Mrs. Frank Worden, and Mrs. Percy J. Starke, soprano, accompanied by Mrs. O. B. Gilmore. Readings and dances offered by Madge Maclndewar, Anna Goodman, John A. Key, Mrs. E. L. Beach, John McDonald, Mrs. M. L. Lauzen and Deck Sleeman, were a great addition to this successful program.
Fortnightly concerts of the Ladies’ Musical Club have presented Mrs. James E. MacPherson, soprano; Mrs. W. W. Newschander, contralto; Mrs. Donald Dilts, soprano; Doris Newell, pianist; Viola Westerlain, violinist; Paul McCoale, pianist, and Vivian Gough, violinist.
Caroline Lazzari charmed her audience when she was presented by the Bernice Newell artist course. Seldom has a singer so bewitched with her art. The richness and mellowness of her tones were a revelation.
Guiomar Novaes, pianist, and Jacques Thibaud and Cortot have also pleased Tacomans with their art. S.
MUSICAL ACTIVITIES
AT LONG BEACH
Long Beach, Cal., May 9.—The Woman’s Music Study Club gave a complimentary program for the Long Beach Ebell Club on April 30 at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium. Solo and ensemble numbers by members of the club and three choruses under the direction of L. D. Frey-completed the program.
The Long Beach Choral-Oratorio Society under the direction of Clarence E. Krinbill gave a concert at the First Presbyterian Church at Monrovia, Cal. One hundred members of the society made the trip.
A musicale benefit for the Seaman’s Institute at San Pedro, Cal., was given by the Lord Kitchener chapter of the daughters of the British Empire, at the auditorium of the George Washington School. The soloist of the evening was Katherine Pitcairn.
Garden of Flowers, Denza, was sung by the Girls’ Glee Club of the First Methodist Church with a real garden setting, May 1. Rolla Alford is conductor of the club and director and soloist of the church choir.
The Fitzgerald Music Company presented Brahm van den Berg and Eleanor Woodford, pianists, in a complimentary recital to its patrons. Rachmaninoff’s prelude in C sharp minor, To Jacques waltz, No. 3 (Van den Berg), Legend’ (Rossiter Cole), Concert Study (R. Josseffy), Cappricc'o (Brahms), Islamy (M. Balakerew), were among Mr. Van den Berg’s offerings.
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FEATURE OF TACOMA’S ACTIVITY
Tacoma, Wash., May 10.—Cosi Fan Tutte was presented at the Tacoma Theater by the William Wade Hinshaw Singers under the auspices of the Lion’s Club, as a benefit for the Girl Scouts. The crowd which filled the theater to overflowing was enchanted with the singing of this delightful opera. Irene Williams was forced to share her honors with the rest of the cast. Kathleen Bibb, substituting for Phylline Falco, was charming in her role; both she and Miss Williams presented fresh, clear voices of unusual beauty and timbre. Judson House, tenor, and Leo de Hiera-polis, baritone, left nothing to be desired in their parts. Lillian Palmer, soprano, and Pierre Remington, bass, completed the All-Star Sextet. To Stuart Ross fell the burden of accompaniment.
The Tacoma Oratorio Society presented The Crusader, by Niels Gade, with J. W. Bixel as conductor. The chorus work was unusually fine and showed careful attention to details. At the close of the last chorus the applause was so great the entire chorus was obliged to stand in acknowledgment. Mrs. J. Austin Wolbert, mezzo-soprano, in the role of Armida, sang with poise and artistry. George Kennedy, tenor, as Rinaldo, revealed a powerful voice and acquitted himself with great honor. Frederick W. Wallis, baritone (always a great favorite with Tacoma audiences), who sang the role of Peter the Hermit, was in fine voice and sang with that understanding and finish which characterize his work in concert.
The Spring Chorus Concert of the Ladies’ Musical Club presented the London String Quartet as assisting soloists. This quartet proved a delightful innovation in the club concerts. The four artists began by playing the Fairy Suite by H. Waldo Warner. The second number, 'by Dvorak, was played in a manner wholly finished and delightful and they were recalled for several encores. The club chorus under the direction of Frederick W. Wallis sang with splendid effect. The seventy voices blend remarkably and the carefully balanced sections are adequate in tone and volume for the achievement of splendid climaxes, while in the delicate passages there is a lovely warmth and softness. Tacoma is justly proud of this fine organization. The rigid custom of singing without scores makes its unfailing obedience to the baton of Mr. Wallis a delight. Pauline Endres, accompanist, a finished pianist, gives firm foundation for the chorus singing.
The St. Cecilia Club Chorus added to its laurels by singing a well balanced program without scores. This chorus of forty members, under the direction of T. H. J. Ryan, is forging a new place for itself in ensemble singing. The Hymn to the Madonna, by Kresmser, with obligato solo by Mrs. MacClellan Barto, was one of the outstanding numbers of the evening and was repeated after insistent applause. Theo Karle, assisting soloist, again showed his artistry and beautiful voice to the delight of his audience, which justly claims him as a product of the great Northwest. He was accompanied by Thomas George. Club accompanists were Adreenne Lauger Marcovich, pianist, and Clayton Johnson, organist. New officers elected this year are Mrs. Albert C. Thompson, president; Mesdames J. S. Spencer Eccles and MacClellan Barto, vice-presidents; Mrs. Willard Wheeler, secretary.
׳ The Orpheus Club of male voices presented Marie Sid-enius Zendt, soprano, of Chicago, as soloist at its spring
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