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but iiis Voice is dbea^L M tirti^ie ^ and-; hl^ |i^ra^iri^lt;cnir *■:' J'■x-bHe was well received. His pitch was veryr -, .1 - - , ■ h. * «. • ' . - » ifc .’J ' ’ 1 \ . - •/' • v* . uI. *• r*at times.'» /.* '. i•, .. . .Plancon vas the#lt;Cand.1 «.of methcid nhpoSsible between teachers, of iri its hppl- ■ • V’ v ;ryr, '•1 *■/•'■';. ‘ £.'•'’ ‘ vH :Sf ’ , lt;j».' * :» ' f.Y. '-/r' £ s .*1 •’ f ’* '£'*V ' ’ X'i *^rr.“*' ? » '• LV V' ,f;~* *f'' 7 /' ; - - * ■ '*. '«'. \*£ A V;‘- 1 ■ ^ V i*jfto different i pits. All vocal education is individual..*«But | should not begin vocal study too young; SplfSge, ihusicianlyJ « -v .•«z-“ ■ J T * .* 4 ••5 U.f ( rx' -how he must Loathe sceptres and royal ermine ! He sang very well, as he always does. Mantelli was except Onally good and got a salvo of glad hands in her scene. Castel-mary, a substantial “ Ghost,” walked as should all goodide 1 tiguage, musical biography should precede singing,I.Vkghosts. ICalve .id not acknlt; vledge the applause after her madare young.She thinks that every teacher; should b able tO sing, should have the teacher’s instinct an preparat »n, and should be admitted to the ranks of the professorat by right ofih technic ahd theory bv artscene, and the Elsinore ballet took the flowers showered on■ ' ' / ■ •*/ •:-t r ^ : ;r ,.-.'•• ••■ • . . - Vsthe stage and covered her w: h them. These she picked to pieces in a pretty and realistic manner. It was a great improvement on the usual procedure of fainting “ Ophelias ” who revive and bow their acknowledgments before taking■ •the final bath,*(i • ' • i“Tristan” and “Isolde” was repeated on Thursday* • , • ,Nordica shows aevening and before a large audience, steady improvement as “ Isolde,” and her elaboration of the dramatic details is noteworthy. Jean and Edouard De** * i * •• ... * i. t » i1 • *. *j. t rReszkd were admirable^ Mr. Seidl conducted with greatMad me de la Grange was one of the most remarkableprima donnas of her time. She made her ddbut in Italy, and has sung in all languages, including Hungarian, themost difficult of all. She created “ Fides ” in “ The Prophet ”' , ‘ s ' • ' : r ,' ■ * f. • ’ • • . . . • ...at Berlin, Meyerbeer himself conducting the orchestra. She has sung with most of the great mus :ians and singers in both hemispheres, and one of her choicest treasures is theShe had agold crown presented to her in New York, compass of three and a half octaves, making it possible for her now to train in all voices. •power and passion.On Friday night “ Carmen,” with Calvd, was sung, and at* ... * * * * . . ►the matinde “ La Traviata,” with Saville, Ancona, andlt; . • • .. .Her personality is almost regal in its sincere refinement.■, • . ...Born of German and Italian parentage of French birth, wife of aw distinguished Russian, her nature is rich, warm, and womanly.. Tall, straight, with the gracious dignity of aCrem’onini, and “ Cavalleria Rusticana,” with Calve, weregiven.Nordica was,i idisposed Saturday night, so Sophie Traub-. . * •mann took her place in “II Trovatore” at a few hours’ notice. This talented young woman, an Ashforth pupil, and the possessor of a beautiful soprano, made a most satisfactory impression. She has a dramatic temperament, and her singing and acting were alike satisfactory. She sang in German. , Mantelli, Kaschmann, Arimondi, and Russitanowere in the cast. Signor Sepilli conducted. Russitano' ....almost screamed himself breathless in the “ Di Quella Pira,” and the occupants of “squatter rows” yelled an answering salute.grande dame of the olden times, Madame de la Grange is perfectly preserved, hale and vigorous, and is. beloved by friends ahd pupils.Among the latter may be named Ella Russell, EmmaThursby, Litta, Lucille Sanders, Katherine Van Amheim,Regina de Sales, Miss Green, Miss Della Rogers, Ella*. f. * * * * *Sanz, Miss Evan, of Washington ; Miss Geneva Johnstone-. . • .Bishop, Miss Buck, of Chicago ; Mme. Alvorsen, MissBradley, of New York who sings A in alt ; Mrs. Hunter,Last Monday night “Faust” was repeated, with Nordica,• ...» .the two De Reszkds, Olitzka, and Maurel, in the cast. Theperformance, as might be expected, was a smooth one, and’ * ' 6 • •generally satisfactory.Third Sunday Night Concert.of Chicago, soprano ; Miss Brown, of New York ; Mrs. Dr.aJennings, ’Mrs. Howells, of Iowa, who is now studying Massenet’s compositions under the composer himself; Miss Snyder, who has a very pretty voice and is an exceptional1 . i ' istudent, and Miss Claude Albright, of Mex-ico, a Vassar girl, who has been studying in Chicago, and is a charming* . ... * • 4 ;violinist as well. 'II■ . * . • * Mr. Seidl, r making up his programme for these Sundaynight concerts, should take into consideration the fact that. * . »* . ■ .. i . lt;.his audiences have voracious maw for encores, and therefore shorten the scheme.Madame de la Grange’s studio is in one of the most central quarters of Paris, near the celebrated Salle Pleyel,. i .62 Rue Coridorcet. It is a treasure home of art souvenir■ ... . » -and the centre for many charming art gatherings.Last Sunday night was no exception. Cremonini had to repeat the romanza from “ Mignon ” and also Tosti’s “ Ideale.”• 1 •Among the Publishers.Lola Beeth sang twice besides her regular number, and Plangon, besides singing an old-fashioiied air, “ Galathde,” by Victor Masse, gave two encores, one the inevitable “Two Grenadiers.”DOREMI CO.Marsick played in a most finished manner Wieniawsky’s second violin concerto. : He, too, was tumultuously received, and responded with a czardas, by Hubay. He also played Saint-Saens “ Rondo Capriccioso ” most brilliantly, and his good nature was further tested in another piece. Marsick has never played better since his arrival here. Lolo Beeth del vered the unfamiliar measures of an aria from Goldmark’sUnrest. Impromptu for the pianoforte by H. G. Trem-BATH, Mus. Bac. This is the fifth edition of this effective• f . ♦solo; it is short, moderately difficult and well-written. Dedicated to Dr. E. H. Turpin.Air ’de Ballet, pour piano par George Gear. Thisshould become a favourite as it is easy and very bright, in Gavotte time.Fantaisie Valse de Concert, pour piano par H. F. Sharpe.. * *“ Queen of Sheba.” She did not sing it veiy well, and herrhythm was bad. -Olitzka sang, and sang very well, Schumann’s “Frueh-lingsnacht,” beautifully accompanied at the piano by Mr.Amhurst Webber.A very showy “ drawing-room ” piece, not verydifficult, requiring a light delicate touch.# •the middle is effective.The piu lento inWhen Twilight Comes,The orchestra played the “ Meistersinger ” prelude and ,fj numbers by Rubinstein, Schumann, Wagner and Czibulka, The trio from “ Faust ” was badly sung by Beeth, Plangon and Cremonini.Reverie caprice pour pianopar Anton Strelezki. This is a clever arrangement of* * r .the charming song of the same name by this composer.. r*--. . *Indeed, it is even more effective as a pianoforte solo than asWe can recommend this as one of the most satis-Ja song.. . .♦ r. • tfactory arrangements we have met with for some time. Dedicated to Mons. Paderewski.iHumoreske, for piano.Marchant.J1f.riadame de la Grange, Paris.Composed by Arthur W.A pretty little scherzo, useful for teachingrnuT^HERE are few exponents of the Italian schoolpurposes.Whispered Words.1• • ■, left in the musical field1-;t-that is, of the original school. Pupils and pupils of pupils will continue to hand down thetraditions, with more or less conscience, and more or lesslt; * . .* *. . . #«diluted, till the manner is quite blurred or extinct.Madame Anna de la Grange is one of the original school. Pupil of Bordogne, Lamperti, arid Rossini, her veneratiori for the Italian masters is unbounded.Song. Composed by Madame St. Germaine, words by H. K. Crofts. There is nothing that strikes us as being very original in this song. Still it will please the ordinary public. Beginning in a minor key• - . * tin ^-time with the orthodox major refrain.Twilight is Falling.Her vocal religion is. • * * • *ease, no straining, no forcing, gentle emission till the cords‘4 * . •* *. , *are trained and the tones exact.yieBy this method, a gentle education of the vocal muscles, breaking, or straining of thevoice is impossible.Song. Composed by ANTONStrelezki, words by the Baroness Porteous. This, with1 -- .the violin obligato by Guido Papini, is a very dreamy little. * * • . • . t 1song in slow waltz time with a mezzo range. Ought to become popular.The Return of the Emigrants.ByAitShe especially detests the tremolo, and cautions all her pupils against it.Patriotic Song.George Gear, words by the Countess of Jersey.stirring song in march time,, suitable for a bass voice. Dedicated to Madame Belle Cole. H.R.H. The Princess ofe.t,The moment it appears the singing is stopped till the objectionable feature is arrested. This ispossible in the early stages, as : is largely a matter of will• ***. * - *. / 1 ( . , t • * ■» «and habit ; bii once contracted as a habi she finds itWales has accepted a copy of this song.Laughing May. Aff I exceedingly difficult to Overcome. More than once withwho came to her with the habit fixed she has found........ . ....... •.» * ••• 1 ,it almost, if not quite, impossible to eradicate.She believes the seat of vocal timbre to be th vocal cords.spring song by D’Argy DEFerrars, words by Ernest Richards. A simple littlesong for a light soprano.Four pieces of moderate difficulty for violin and pi no-forte; by^ Anton Streletzki. Published separat. y. No. 1. Melody in C. No. 2, Valse. No. 3, Romance:e?»!. for her must be all from the waist up the stomach-not froriit,-everything natural, no forcing r straining. She has music transposed if the compass has a tendenr toRusse. No. 4, Canzonetta. We can recommend these to teachers, they are -easy .and -will interest the pupil on account of their tunefulness, at the samt time being well written. No. 1 is specially pretty, also No. 4.
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Musical Courier
London, Middlesex, GB
Thu, Dec 26, 1895
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