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TENTERDEN STREET, HANOYER SQUARE. INSTITUTED, 1822. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1830. '{Jatroits : HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE QUEEN. Their Royal Hiqhnrsses THE PRINCE AND; PRINCESS OF , And other Members of the Royal Family. President-K.Vi.VL. THE DUKE OF SAXE- AND GOTHA, DUKE OF EDINBURGH, K.G. Principal- SIR ALEXANDER CAMPBELL MACKENZIE, Mus.D., F.R.A.M.

THE offers to students of both sexes (whether amateur or profeisional) a thorough training in all branches of music under the most able and distinguished Professors. In addition to receiving individual lessons in the various branches of the Curriculum, students have the advantage of attending the Orchestral, Choral, and Classes, and the weekly lectures on music and musi cians. Evidence of their progress is given at the Fortnightly and Public Concerts and by periodical Operatic and Dramatic Performances. The Lent Term commences January 5th. The Fee for the ordinary curriculum is n Guineas per Term. A large number of Scholarships and Prizes are founded and are competed for periodically. Students who show special merit and ability receive the distinction of being elected by the Directors Associates of the Institution, and are thereby entitled to the use their names of the initials A.R.A.M. Students who distinguish themselves in the musical profession after quitting the Institution may be elected by the Directors Fellows of the Royal Academy of Music, and are thereupon entitled to the use after their names of the initials F.R.A.M. Subscribers have the privilege of attending the Lectures and Public Concerts and of introducing friends in proportion to the amount of their subscriptions. An examination of persons trained independently of the Academy is held twice a year — viz., during the Summer and Christmas vacations — successful candidates at which are elected Licentiates of the Academy, and are there upon entitled to the use after their names of the initials L.R.A.M. Prospectus, form, and all further information may be obtained on application. F. W. RENAUT, Secretary. AD VERTISEMENTS.

The Royal College of Organists, HART STREET, BLOOMSBURY, W.C Instituted 1864. Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1893. J atoms. THE ARCHBISHOP OF . THE ARCHBISHOP OF . , and THE BISHOP OF . Srtsiitnt. Sir A. C. MACKENZIE, Mus.D. Cantab, et St. Andrews. ESTABLISHED To provide a Central Organization in London of the Profession of Organist. To provide a system of Examinations and Certificates for the better definition and protection of the Profession, and to secure competent Organists for the service of the Church. To afford opportunities for intercourse among Members of the Profession, and for the discussion of professional topics. To encourage the composition and study of Sacred Music. Intending Members should address the Secretary for a Prospectus, and for particulars of the Examinations held for the Diplomas of Associates and Fellows of the College, Son. %xnmxtt. $im. grtrrtsrj. $tjistrsr. J. NORBURY, Esq. Dr. E. H. TURPIN. T. SHINDLER, Esq., M.A.

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PRESIDENT. H.R.H. THE DUKE OF SAXE-COBURG AND GOTHA (DUKE OF EDINBURGH, K.G.) ESTABLISHED 1882. To admit to membership duly qualified Professional Musicians, and to obtain for them formal and acknowledged professional standing — to promote the culture of music — to provide opportunities for personal and social inter course between the members — to discuss all matters relating to music or musicians — and to raise the standard of musical education by means of examinations where required. The Society now consists of nearly two thousand members, amongst whom are many of the most eminent musicians of . The Local Examinations are conducted on the principles : — Two Examiners to be present at each Examination — an absolute definite Syllabus of Requirements — no Local Professional Representatives— Can didates known only to the Examiners by numbers — particulars of marks gained given to each Candidate. For particulars apply to the General Secretary (MB. CHADETELD), 19, Beraers Street, London, W. f « N 1 ~" THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

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PRINCE CONSORT ROAD, SOUTH KENSINGTON, LONDON, S.W. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1883.

President— H.R.H. The PRINCE OF WALES, K.G. Director— C. HUBERT H. PARRY, Esq., D.C.L., MA., Mus. Doc. Honorary Auditor— SIR CHARLES LISTER RYAN, K.C.B. Honorary Secretary— CHARLES MORLEY, Esq., M.P.

THE COLLEGE offers a complete course of musical instruction to pupils both professional and amateur, by teachers of the highest eminence in all branches. Pupils when sufficiently advanced have opportunities of putting their knowledge into practice at the ensemble rehearsals, the practices of the Orchestra, the College Concerts, and the periodical performances of . Sixty Scholarships have been founded, a proportion of which are competed for annually. They provide free musical education, and, in some cases, a grant towards maintenance. There are Exhibitions, Prizes, and other advantages, for particulars of which see the Syllabus. TERMS, FEES, &c. The Tuition fee is £iz 12s. per term, which includes a Principal and Second Study as well as paper work classes, &c. Students must continue at College for at least three terms. Female Pupils requiring residence are accommodated at the Alexandra House adjacent to trie College, as far as the capacity of that Institution allows, on terms to be obtained from the Lady Superintendent of the House. A Junior Department has been established to provide for the tuition of Pupils under 16 years of age. The fee is £6 6s. per term for one subject, with Rudiments of Music, &c. EXAMINATION FOR ASSOCIATE. An examination for Certificate of Proficiency with the title of " Asso ciate of the " (A.R.C.M.) is held every spring. It is conducted by the Director and principal Professors of the College, assisted by eminent Musicians who are not connected with the institution. The fee for this examination is 5 guineas. The College Syllabus and all further particulars can be obtained by application to — FRANK POWNALL, Registrar. THE YEAR'S MUSIC i

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NOTE.

The Year's Music has now reached its third annual issue, and in the present volume (the first intrusted to me for compilation) an endeavour has been made to place the work on such a basis that the order and arrangement of the in formation may most readily serve the reader's purpose. In this connexion advantage has been taken of the friendly criticisms which previous issues have evoked. I may also add that similar experience in compilation, derived from the editing of The Year's Art, has shown me the necessity of adopting that plan of arrangement which will allow of the most orderly development in the future. A reference to the page of " Contents " will, it is hoped, give a clear idea of the methods followed in the compila tion. The year's chronicle is set forth in a short introduc tory article. Particulars of the National and other important training and examining institutions follow. In the ensuing pages great care has been exercised in the proper classify ing of the many varied concerts of the past London season. Opera and Festival music are next described, and the possi bilities of future extension are shown in the somewhat brief notices of the more important musical societies in the Suburbs and in the Provinces. The portraits of Sir Walter Parratt, Sir Alexander Mac kenzie, Dr. , and Mr. W. H. Cummings find NOTE. fitting places in this volume ; the position held by the first- named gentleman as "Master of the Queen's Music" sug gesting the appropriateness of choosing his portrait as frontis piece to a volume referring to the music of 1897. The list of new works performed in for the first time during the last season has been made as complete as possible ; and the alphabetical arrangement under the head of has been chosen as affording the most serviceable means of reference. The regulations governing Degrees in Music, conferred by the various Universities, and a list of Doctors in Music, should also be found useful, and a Directory of Vocal ists has been added for the first time, to which necessary additions can always be made on application to the publishers. I must thank the many officers of musical institutions for their uniformly courteous co-operation, and I should add that the unavoidable delay in the issue of this volume, owing to the changes already mentioned, will, it is hoped, be partly rectified by the appearance of the next in the ensuing autumn, very shortly after the completion of the present musical season. Secretaries of musical societies and institu tions, and concert managers generally, will afford me material assistance by forwarding, from time to time, any useful information concerning their musical projects; and I shall also welcome any suggestions of desirable improvements. In conclusion, I must acknowledge my great indebtedness to Mr. Tapley Restall, who has rendered me the most valu able help in the preparation of this book. A. C. B. Carter. 294, Cm Road, February, 1898. CONTENTS.

PAOl Frontispiece. Poetrait of Sie Walter Pareatt. Note v Contents vii The Music op 1897 1 London Musical Institutions : — Colleges and Schools. Examining Bodies (with Portraits of Sie A. C. Mackenzie, Dr. C. Hurert Paeey, and Mr. W. H. Cummings) 11 London Concerts : — Orchestral 42 Chamrer 80 Instrumental Recitals 102 Choral 115 Ballad ... 123 Miscellaneous . 125 Sunday Concerts 129 Grand Opera 132 Light Opera 141 Musical Festivals / . 147 Musical Societies in London and the Sururrs . . .163 Music in the Provinces 178 County Councils and Music 227 Music Arroad 229 New Works Performed in England during the Past Season . 248 Musical Exhiritions 256 University Degrees in Music (with list of Doctors in Music) 259 Orituary 282 Directory of Vocalists 291 General Index 309

THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

THE MUSIC OF 1897. In a review of the achievements in any department of the national life during 1897, it is fitting that prominence should be given to the measure of influence exercised by the Com memoration of Her Majesty's Sixty Years' Reign. No better medium than music exists for the expression of a national sentiment of thanksgiving, since it has the power of ap pealing to an immense concourse with magnetic and irre sistible effect. The music, however, must be familiar, and there can be little doubt that the " National " and the "Old Hundredth " had more effect upon the multitude assembled outside St. Paul's Cathedral on the 22nd June than Sir George Martin's specially composed "Te Deum." The music chosen for use at the celebration services throughout the country was, generally speaking, of a familiar character, the most pretentious works being Handel's well-known Coronation , " Zadok the Priest" and "The King shall rejoice," and Mendelssohn's " Hymn of Praise." It might reasonably have been expected, however, that the prevailing festive spirit would have inspired our composers to produce, during the year, some works of commanding impor tance which would have gained more than a national accept ance by reason of their musical, as distinct from their com memorative, qualities. But in this respect the output was disappointing. Nevertheless, some good work was produced, including, in addition to Sir George Martin's " Te Deum," a 2 THE YEAK'S MUSIC. spirited setting by Sir of Rudyard Kip ling's " The Flag of England," Sir 's Ballet Music, " Victoria and ," Mr. F. H. Cowen's Commemoration Ode, Mr. 's English Fantasia for Orchestra, "In Commemoration," and Mr. Eaton Faning's " Queen's Song." Another disappointing feature, in this connexion, was the absence of representative oonoerts of English musio, designed with a view to exhibit the progress made in English musical compositions during the Yiotorian era. Even our military bands, during the June festivities, played, almost exclusively, music which was of foreign origin. A strong letter of protest from one of our leading musicians, published in of July 21st, instanced the oocasionof the review of the Colonial troops by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace, when the programme of musio played by the Grenadier Guards band did not contain a single British tune. It does, indeed, seem extraordinary that the military authorities should have missed such an excellent opportunity of stirring the patriotic feelings of our Colonial friends by the performance of some familiar and inspiriting British tunes. The engagement of the "Strauss Orchestra" at the Imperial Institute was a further instance of a similar lack of interest by representative bodies in the appropriate manifestation of British musical talent. Commemoration Concerts were given by the Phil harmonic Society; the Royal Choral Society; and by Mr. Newman at the Queen's Hall on Sunday, June 20th, when a special feature was the presence of Sir George Martin, Sir- Frederick Bridge, Mr. F. H. Cowen, and Mr. Eaton Faning> to conduct their own works. The music of the reign, in its different aspects, has been, capably and exhaustively reviewed in the excellent lectures that have been given. Mention may be made of the series of four on " Music in England during the Eeign of ," by Mr. J. A. Fuller Maitland, at tho Royal Insti tution ; the lecture on "Sixty Years of Music," by Sir Frederick Bridge, at ; that on " Music, THE MUSIC OF 1897. 3 during the Queen's Reign," by Mr. W. H. Cummings, at the Musical Association ; Mr. J. Spencer Curwen's lecture on " Music in London at the Queen's Accession," at the Society of Arts ; and that by Mr. Hermann Klein, on the progress of opera in this country, at the Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts. Mention must also be made of the musical sections of the Victorian Exhibition at Earl's Court, and of the Imperial Victorian Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, which possessed several features of interest. The Knight hoods conferred on Professor John Frederick Bridge, Organist of Abbey and Conductor of the Royal Choral Society, and on Dr. George Clement Martin, Organist of St. Paul's Cathedral, were well merited. The centenary of the birth of (January 31st) was celebrated more or less adequately by most of the concert-giving institutions in this country ; and a Schubert Exhibition of considerable dimensions was held at Vienna. Again we have to deplore the want of musical enterprise in this country which allowed such a suitable opportunity for performing some of Schubert's less familiar works to pass almost unnoticed. The only Schubert Concert of exceptional interest was that given at the Crystal Palace, where the pro gramme included a fine scena for and orchestra from the Easter "Lazarus"; and an arrangement for , chorus, and orchestra, by Liszt, of "Jehovah," originally composed for tenor solo, with pianoforte accompaniment. The musical critic of the Times had (after a previous performance at the Crystal Palace) called special attention to the splendid character of the former work, but concert-givers remained indifferent. The " Tragic " is now almost entirely neglected, and it may be noted that Mr. Henschel, who, during the eleven series of his Symphony Concerts, gave ten performances of the Symphony in B minor (the "Unfinished") did not perform the "Tragic" on a single occasion. The Mass in E flat had only two performances of a representative character; and the "Rosamunde" Entr'acte in B minor, which Sir describes as one of the finest pieces 4 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. of music known, is scarcely ever heard. The large majority of Schubert's numerous vocal compositions, which include 650 songs, still remain unknown in this country. The fiftieth anniversary of Mendelssohn's death, on November 4th, passed almost unnoticed. It* seemed as if this country had exhausted its enthusiasm in 1896, in cele brating the fiftieth anniversary of the production of the "." The only practical notice taken of the event on the actual day was a performance of the " Italian " symphony at the first concert of the Philharmonic Society's first Autumn Season. In view of the moderate estimation in which the older school of Italian Opera is now held, it is scarcely sur prising that the centenary of Donizetti's birth (November 29th) was practically unnoticed in this country, although duly celebrated at Bergamo, the 's birthplace. Interest in Verdi and his works is still strongly manifested, and, in this connexion, the book by Mr. F. Orowest, on the great Italian composer, may be appropriately mentioned. In reviewing the ordinary work of the year, the growth in popularity of Orchestral Concerts stands out as the most striking feature. The excellent and varied performances of the Queen's Hall Orchestra at the Promenade Concerts, the Saturday Afternoon Symphony Concerts, and the Sunday Afternoon Concerts, combined with the fine performances given at the Richter, Motll, Colonne, Lamoureux, Philhar monic, and London Symphony Concerts, have, in a short time, led to the Orchestral Concert becoming extremely popular, whereas, but a few years ago, it appealed to a quite limited class. Equally remarkable has been the growth in popularity of orchestral arrangements of excerpts from Wagner"s . It is gratifying to notice that the Queen's Hall orchestra, out of a total of 103 performers, contained, at the beginning of the year, but 14 foreign names, a clear proof of the efficient instrumental training given at our national training institutions. That M. Lamoureux should have ventured to conduct a series of concerts with the Queen's Hall orchestra instead of his own famous Parisian band, is a distinct admis THE MUSIC OF 1897. 5 sion of its exceptional merits, and a compliment of which Messrs. Newman and H. J. Wood have good reason to feel proud. The famous Crystal Palace band has recently under gone considerable change owing to fresh musical arrange ments, which may have been forced upon the directors by the counter-attractions of orchestral concerts in central London. To the effects of competition may also be attributed the arrangement by the Philharmonic Society of their first Autumn Season with the special attraction of leading com posers conducting their own works. It is to be regretted that Mr. Henschel, after working with great ability and in the endeavour to popularize orchestral music of the highest class, should now find it desirable to bring his Symphony Concerts to an end. The complete list of works performed during the eleven seasons, given on pp. 54 — 59, may, consequently, possess a peculiar interest. A satisfactory feature of the Philharmonic Spring Season was the introduction of new works by native composers, viz., Sir Alexander Mackenzie, Dr. Hubert Parry, Mr. F. H. Cowen, Mr. Edward .German, and Mr. Herbert Bunning. At the Crystal Palace Concerts new works were produced composed by Mr. Hamish MacCunn, Mr. Edward German, Mr. , and Dr. Charles Vincent. Much interest was also attached to the production of Herr 's tone-poem, " Thus spake Zarathustra." The same composer's tone-poem, " Don Juan," was performed at a Richter con cert ; and more recently, at a concert given by Mr. Schultz- Curtius, an opportunity was afforded of hearing this composer's , "Till Eulenspiegel," and "Tod und Verk- larung," under his own direction. The merits of these extra ordinary works are exciting considerable discussion ; praise and condemnation being at present of a very extreme character. That Herr Richard Strauss, who is young, is possessed of striking ability cannot be gainsaid, and his future will be keenly watched by all musicians. The production of Mr. Cowen's " Idyllic " Symphony (No. 6) at a Richter Concert also deserves mention. 6 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Much good work was done during the year in the depart ment of Chamber music, and a little freshness and variety- have at last been given to the programmes of the Monday and Saturday Popular Concerts. The appearance of the famous Joachim Quartet gave exceptional interest to the last four Concerts of the Spring Season ; while the opening con certs of the Autumn Season were noteworthy on account of the appearance of the Frankfort Quartet. The retirement of Herr L. Bies and Signor Piatti from these concerts, after many years' excellent service, will be widely regretted. The Bohemian, the Gompertz, and the Kneisel Quartet parties gave excellent performances ; while meritorious work was done by several Chamber-music parties, including Messrs. Walenn, Fowles (British Chamber-Music Concerts), B. Carrodus, Hans Brousil, Clinton, Isidor Cohn, and the Crimson Family. The difficulty of carrying on a series of concerts of the best , away from central London, has been unfortunately exemplified by the failure of the Musical Guild to secure proper support for the excellent Chamber Concerts they have given for some time past. It is a serious reproach on the taste and enthusiasm of the musical dilettanti of Ken sington that these concerts, conducted on purely artistic lines, and free from sensational and commercial elements, and of a character calculated to appeal to their ideas of culture, should come to an untimely end owing to their persistent neglect. Pianoforte and Violin Recitals were very numerous, and some of our young players have shown exceptional promise, notably Miss Gertrude Peppercorn, and Messrs. Ross and Moore (ensemble players), among ; and Miss Maud MacCarthy, Miss Marie Motto, and Miss Eileen O'Moore among violinists. With such fine artists as Miss , Messrs. Borwick, Lamond, Dawson, Harold Bauer (who is establishing himself in the front rank of executants in ), and (may we add ?) Eugene d' Albert, the position of this country as regards pianists is a high one. Although we have many young violinists of great ability and promise, it would be difficult to name any native players (with the THE MUSIC OP 1897. 7 possible exception of Mr. John Dunn), at the present time, possessed of the same conspicuous talent and valuable experi ence, as the aforementioned pianists, and able to challenge comparison with the majority of leading foreign violinists. Two Russian soloists who have recently appeared, and are likely to establish themselves in the front rank, are M. Gabrilowitsch, a young of nineteen, a pupil of Rubin stein and Leschetitzky ; and M. Gregorowitsch, a violinist, a pupil of "Wieniawski, Dont, and Joachim. In the department of vocal music less enterprise and pro gress can be reported, at least, as regards London, than in that of instrumental music. Our leading choral societies repeat familiar works year after year, and for exceptional occasions singers have to be invited. At a concert given at the Queen's Hall on July 8th, a contingent of 225 members of the Festival was engaged,1 and their singing in a varied and attractive programme was of such a sonorous and spirited character that the enthusiasm of audience and critics was aroused to a pitch that is, unfor tunately, never reached when London choruses sing. The Leeds Choir was also engaged for the performance of Beeth oven's Choral Symphony at Herr Mottl's concert on April 13th.a continues to cultivate the most difficult school of choral music, and in April held a Festival at the Queen's Hall, at which the "Passion" according to St. Matthew and the B minor Mass were performed. With few exceptions, our leading vocalists ring the changes on familiar airs. They would do well to follow the example set by Madame Blanche Marchesi, who, at her Vocal Recitals, presented programmes of a delightf ully varied character. It is pleasing to note that Miss has returned to England with improved health, voice, and method. Among new vocalists of promise may be mentioned Miss Danks, Miss Isabel MacDougall, and Mr. Thomas Meux. Madame Patti, Madame Marchesi (the distinguished vocal teacher and mother of Madame Blanche Marchesi), and M. 1 See p. 120. 1 See p. 68. 8 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Leschetitzky have recently expressed their fears as to the effect of Wagnerian music and the modern declamatory style upon the voice. There can be little doubt that much of the modern dramatic and sensational music exercises a deleterious effect upon the appreciation of beauty of tone and perfect intonation. Some of our most earnest young artists are suffering from too much zeal and too little self-control in the rendering of dramatic vocal music. When pure " cantabile " is required the poor quality of tone and the faulty intonation are painfully apparent. The numerous Provincial Festivals were the means of giving a first hearing to several important works. The enterprise and enthusiasm displayed in connexion with some of these Festivals, and with musical work generally in many of the Northern provincial centres, are in striking contrast with London and South- country apathy, although recognition must be made of the good work done of late at the Bourne mouth Musical Festival. At the Triennial Festival, held in October, the principal novelties were by British composers, viz., Professor Stanford's "Requiem," Mr. Edward German's "," and Mr. Somervell's " Ode to the Sea." Interest was also attached to the production of a new edition of Purcell's "King Arthur," prepared by Mr. J. A. Fuller Maitland. Certain unsatisfactory features of the Festival, such as the faulty intonation of the Choir, and a prevailing feeling of dulness and depression, have revived discussion on the interminable question of " pitch." Opera at calls for little comment, the greater part of the Season being designed with a view to securing the appearance of well-known artists in familiar works. Mention may, however, be made of the first appearance in England of M. in the German version of the title-rdle of "" ; the engagement as conductor of Herr , who directed the first performances in England in 1882 of the " Nibelung's Ring " at the old Her Majesty's Theatre ; and the production of Dr. Kienzl's "Der Evangelimann," THE MUSIC OF 1897. 9 and of Fred. Regnal's "Ines Mendo." The Opera Company produced Puccini's "The Bohemians" ( "La Boheme"), in the spring at , and in the autumn at Covent Garden ; producing also at the latter place Mr. Hamish MacCunn's " Diarmid," — the libretto by the Marquis of Lorne. The performances of this Company in London were severely handicapped by the action of the directors in having their trained chorus in the provinces and in engaging a scratch chorus of mixed nationality. Considerable interest was attached to the production at the Court Theatre of Humperdinck's " Konigskinder " ("Royal Children"); of 's " Rip Van Winkle," by Mr. E. C. Hedmondt, at Her Majesty's Theatre ; and to Sir Alexandor Mackenzie's to Mr. J. M. Barrie's dramatic version of "The Little Minister," at the Haymarket Theatre. In the department of light opera may be mentioned the production of Sir A. C. Mackenzie's " His Majesty," Audran's " La Poupee," and revivals of Offenbach's "La Perichole " and " La Grande Duchesse," and of Sullivan's "The Yeoman of the Guard." Excellent work in every branch of music continues to be done at our leading Schools of Music, and the increasing popularity of the Guildhall School of Music has necessitated an addition to the building. A momentous event in the musical history of the year was the death of ,1 on April the 3rd. The loss to music is not national, but universal; and at present there appears to be no composer of sufficient pre-eminence to fill the gap. For the first time for many years tho continuity in Uie succession of great German composers has been broken, and it is possible that German supremacy in musical composi tion is, for a time at least, at an end. The development of our national school of composition will, in consequence, be watched with increased hopefulness. The great composer had nearly completed his 64th year, and had produced works in every important branch of music, excepting Opera. The 1 For Obituary Notice, see p. 282. 10 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. friendship for Brahms of Schumann, Hans von Biilow, and Joachim, is a matter of history, and undoubtedly formed a considerable element in the growth of the appreciation of his works. It is probable that the genius of Brahms was most satisfactorily displayed in his concerted Chamber music, but so competent an authority as Dr. Hubert Parry holds that the freshness and poetry of his genius are best illustrated in his songs. Brahms, apparently, had but a poor opinion of Musical England. He declined, and not too civilly, to compose a new orchestral work for the Philharmonic Society, and would not undertake a journey to this country to receive an honorary degree from the . His music is never likely to be popular, in the usual sense of that word, but it will ever appeal to the student and the educated musician as the highest type of the exquisitely finished expres sion of noble, refined, and dignified musical conceptions. LONDON MUSICAL INSTITUTIONS,

COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS. THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Tenterden Street, Square, London, W. Principals. Dr. Crotch, 18-23—1832. , 1832—1859. , 1859 — 1866. Sir William: Sterndale Bennett, 1866 — 1875. Sir George Macfareen, 1875 — 1888. Sir Alexander Camprell Mackenzie, 1888 — 1898. This Institution was founded in 1822 through the exertions of John Fane (Lord Burghersh). It was opened on March 24th, 1823, and aRoyal Charter was granted by George IV. on June 23rd, 1830. The objects of the Academy as set forth in its Charter are, " to promote the cultivation of the science of music, and to afford facilities for attaining perfec tion in it by assisting with general instruction all persons desirous of acquiring a knowledge thereof." PROFESSORIAL STAFF. Principal — Sir Alexander Camprell Mackenzie, Mus.D. St. And., Cantab., et Edin., F.R.A.M. Harmony & Cojrposmox. Hutchinson, J. T., A.B.A.M. Addison, R. B., A.B.A.M. King, Frederic. Hon. II. A.M. Bennett, G. J., Mus. D. Cantab., Korbay, Francis. F R.A M Larkcom, Madame Agnes, A.B.A.M. Corder, F., F.R.A.M. Lloyd, E. Turner. Davenport, F.W., Hon. R.A.M. ^"ckw?7\Wa.lt?^ A.B.A.M. Faning, Eaton, Mus. B. Cantab., "fti, R.R, A.B. A.M. F.R A.M. Nicholl, William, A. R.A.M. Haynes BatUson. Novara, Franco. Macpherson, Stewart, F.R.A.M. Oswald, Arthur, F B.A.M. Front, Prof. E., Mus. D. Dub., Hon. Bandegger, Cave. A., Hon. R.A.M. RAM Shakespeare, W., F.R.A.M. Eteggall, 0., Mus. D. Cantab., F.R.A.M. Miss Kate, A.R.A.M. ' SiNonfo. ' Thompson,Thomas W. Arthur, Henry. A.R.A.M. Copland, Charles. Tosti, Commendatore F. Paolo, Hon. Cummings, Richard, A.R.A.M. R.A.M. Kofi, Ettore, Hon. R.A.M. Walker, F„ Hon. R.A.M. 12 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Pianoforte. Flutk. Albanesi. Cave. Carlo, Hon. R.A.M. Vivian, A. P., A.R.A.M. Berger, FranceBco, R.A.M. Beringer, Oscar, Hon. R.A.M. Hautroy. Eyers, H. R., F.R.A.M. Fitton, Walter, A.R.A.M. Horton, G., A.R.A.M. Hartvigson, Frits, Hon. R.A.M. Malsch, W. M. Izard, Alfred, B., A. R.A.M. Kemp, H.. F.E.A.M. Clarionet. King, Oliver. Clinton, G. A. Kiver, Ernest, A.R.A.M. Knott, T. B , A.R A.M. . Kuhe, W., Hon. R.A.M. Lake, n., A.R.A.M. Wotton, W. B. Maefarren, Walter, F. R.A.M. Horn, Matthay, Tobias A., F.U.A.M. Morton, E., A.R.A M. Borsdorf, Adolph F. O'Leary, Arthur, F.R.A.M. Reddie, C. F., A.R.A.M. & Cornrt. Rose, Henry, R„ F.R.A.M. Solomon, J., A.R.A.M. Schloesser, A., Hon. R.A.M. Webbe, Septimus, A.R.A.M. Tromrone. Westlake.F., F.R A.M. OltOAN. Military Music. Briant, Rowland, A.R.A.M. Hoyte, Win. Stevenson. Godfiey, Lieut. Dan, F.R.A.M. Kipps, W.J. .A.R.A.M. Stretton, Lieut. A. Richards, H. W. Riselev, 0., Hon. R.A.M. Elocution- Hose, Henry R., F.R.A.M. Bateman, Miss (MrB. Crowe). Steggall, C Mm. D. Cantab., F.R.A.M. Farren, William. Steggall, Reginald, A.R A.M. Lesingham, Henry. Robertson, Ian. Hasp. Thomas, John, F.R.A.M. (Pencerdd Dancing.. Gwalia). Soutten, B. Violin. Dkportment. Arnold, Frank, A.R.A.M. Soutten, B. Burnett, A., Hon. R.A M. Fencing & Physical Drill. Gibson, Alfred. Parker, W. Frye, F.R.A.M. Bertrand, Felix. Rauret, Emile, Hon. R.A.M. Wesaely, Hans, Hon. R.A.M. English Language & Literature. . Lesingham, Henry. Burnett, A., Hon. R.A.M. Italian Language. Violoncello. De Asaita, F. De Muuek, Chev. Ernest. French Language. Howell. Edward, F.R.A.M. l'ezzo, A., K.A.M. nartog, Alphons. Whitehouse, W. E., F.R.A.M. Pelluet, August* P. DOUBlR BA8S. German Language. White, A. C, Hon. R.A.M. Dittel, Theodore H . Sur-Peofkssoes. Harmony. Singing. Crawley, Miss Alice. Beozley, W. E. Stanyon, Miss Annie. Howard, Miss M. Williams, Miss Olara. From a photo by Elliott &. Fry. SIR ALEXANDER C. MACKENZIE {Principal, Royal Academy of Music.)

ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC. 13 I Pianoforte. Violin. Bampfylde. Miss H. (i. Bennett, Miss A. Q. Byford, Miss Edith E. Flanders, Bernard C. Reed, W. H. Hickin, Charles H. W. Home, Miss Elsie. Violoncello. James, Qnintus S. H. Earnshaw, Alfred H. Moore,'m i. Ui Fredk. — T G. H. Elocution. Organ. Child, Miss Annie. Lardner, T. W. Thomas, Miss Katie, Conductor of Orchestral and Choral Practice— Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie, Mus i)., F.B.A.M. Directors of Ensemble Playing and Accompaniment Classes— A. Tezze, Hon. E.A.M. and E. Sanret, Hon. B.A.M. Director of Sight-Singing Class— H. B. Eyers, F.R.A.M. Director of Operatic Class— Q. H. Betjemann, Hon. B.A.M. Director of Dramatic Class — Wm. Farren. Director of Junior Orchestra— -W '. Frye Parker, F.R.A.M. Director of Literary Examinations— Rev. Dr. Troutbeck, R.R.G.S. Secretary— F. W. Rrnaut. The Academic Year. The Academic Year runs from the end of September to the end of July, and is divided into three Terms of about twelve weeks each (36 weeks in all), with intervening vacations at Christmas and Easter. Fees. The fees payable by ordinary Students are : — £ s. d. For the Entrance Examination 1 1 0 Balance of Entrance Fee on becoming a Student ... 4 4 0 Tuition Fees, for ordinary Curriculum, per Term ... 11 11 0 Curriculum. 1. Principal Study. — Two individual lessons per week, of thirty minutes each, with the privilege of being present during the lessons of other Students. 2. Second Study. — One weekly lesson of one hour, partly individual, partly in conjunction with other Students. 3. Elements of Music. — One hour's lesson per week, in class. 3a. Harmony and Counterpoint. — One hour's lesson per week, in class, after passing through the Elements Class. 3r. Composition. — One hour's lesson per week, in class, 14 THE TEAR'S MUSIC. after attaining the requisite grade in Harmony and Counter point. 4. Sight Singing and Musical Dictation. — One hour's lesson per week, in class. 5. Choral Singing. — Practice for one hour and a half per week. 6. Elocution for Students whose Principal Study is Singing. — One hour per week, in class. 7. Orchestral Practice. — Three hours twice per week, if sufficiently advanced. Attendance at the above classes is obligatory, except under special circumstances and with the written permission of the Principal or Curator. 8. Orchestral Practice (Junior Division). — Two hours per week. 9. Ensemble Playing. — Six hours per week, if approved by the Principal. 10. Lectures on Music and Musicians. — One hour per week.

Terminal Arrangements, 1897-8. The Second, or Lent, Term began on January 6th, and closes on March 30th, 1898. The Lent Half -Term begins February 17th, 1898. The Third, or Midsummer, Term begins on 2nd May, and closes July 23rd, 1898. The Midsummer Half-Term begins Monday, 13th June.

Entrance Examinations, 1897-8. Entrance Examinations will be held : — Eor the Lent Half-Term, 14th February, at 2. For the Midsummer Term, 28th April, at 2. For the Midsummer Half-Term, 9th June, at 2. Candidates for admission as Students should obtain an Application Form from the Secretary, and remit the same, with Examination Fee of One Guinea, three days before the date of examination. Scholarships and Exhiritions. These are of three kinds : — 1. For outside candidates only ; 2. For Students ; 3. For both. Particulars are appended, with names of last winners in brackets. ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC. 15 For Outside Candidates. Parepa-Kosa Scholarship for Singing, two years' free in struction. [Emily Drinkwater.] Sir Scholarship for Organ Playing, three years' free instruction. [Eustace Turner.'] John Thomas (Welsh) Scholarship alternately for Singing and Playing, three years' free instruction. [Kate Kelyn Williams .] Sainton-Dolby Scholarship for Singing, three years' in struction. {Elizabeth Webb.'] George Mence Smith Scholarship for Singing, two years' tuition. [Henry Eojas.] Dove Scholarship for Violin Playing, three years' tuition. [Edward S. Dyke.] For Students. Westmorland Scholarship for Singing. [.] Potter Exhibition for Pianoforte Playing, one year's tuition. [ Gertrude Peppercorn.] Hine Exhibition for Composition, one year's instruction. [Aldo Antonietti.] *.

For Students and Outside Candidates. Sterndale Bennett Scholarship for any branch of Music, two years' free instruction. [J. C. Holbrook.] Lady Jenkinson's Thalberg Scholarship for Pianoforte Playing, two years' instruction. [Elsie Home.] Henry Smart Scholarship for Organ Playing and Compo sition, three years' instruction. [ George Cunningham.] Liszt and Baoh Scholarship for Composition and Pianoforte Playing, three years' free instruction, yearly sum towards support abroad for two years. [Regina firuiff.] Macfarren Scholarship for Composition, three years' tuition. [Percy Miles.] Sainton Scholarship for Violin Playing, three years' tuition. [Elsie Southgate.] Erard Centenary Scholarship for Pianoforte Playing, three years' free tuition. [Marguerite Ehy.] Erard Centenary Scholarship for Harp Playing, three years' free tuition. [Annie Hughes.] Goring Thomas Scholarship for Composition, three years' tuition. [Harry Farjeon.] 16- THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Sir Michael Costa Scholarship for Composition, three years' tuition. [R. Neville Flux.'] The majority of these Scholarships entitle the holders to a free course of instruction during the tenure thereof. Where the Scholarship Funds are insufficient for thi3 purpose they are applied in part payment of the Scholar's fees. Phizes. There are also the following Prizes, which, with a few exceptions, are competed for annually by the Students, the Adjudicators being in almost all cases Musical Artists not teaching in the Academy. The holder of any Prize is ineligible for future competitions for that particular prize. Sterndale Bennett Prize for Pianoforte* Playing. [Elsie Home.] Parepa-Rosa Prize for Singing. [ William Maxwell.] Charles Lucas Prize for Composition. [J. C. Holbrook.] Llewelyn Thomas Prize for Singing. [Frances MeCulloch.' Heathcote Long Prize for Pianoforte Playing. [J. Holbrook.' Bonamy Dobree Prize for Violoncello Playing. [D. Kordy.' Evill Prize for Singing. [D. Baxter.] Sainton-Dolby Prize for Singing. [Gertrude Bevan.] Joseph Maas Memorial Prize for Singing. (Independent of the Academy). [G. Richards.] Eutson Memorial Prizes (two) for Singing. [A. C. Crawley and G. Richards.] Worshipful Company of Musicians' Medal (awarded triennially). [Percy Miles.] Messrs. Tubbs Prize for Violin Playing. [Maud Riseley.] Messrs. Silvani and Smith Prize for Wind Instrument Play ing (awarded triennially). [Michael Donnawell.] Louisa Hopkins Memorial Prize for Pianoforte Playing. [Gertrude Peppercorn.] Messrs. Robert Cocks & Co. Prizes (two) for Pianoforte Playing. [George Cunningham.] Goldberg Prize for Singing. [Jane Spicer.] Charles Mortimer Prize for Composition. [Hubert Ohe.] Norman Salmond Prize for Singing. [ Sarah Gomersall. ] Messrs. W. E. Hill & Sons Prize for Violin Playing. [Henry C. Holbrook] Robert Newman Prize for Organ Playing. [Eustace Turner.'] Walter Macfarren Medals (two) for Pianoforte Playing. [Gertrude Peppercorn and Claude Pollard.] ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC. 17

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC. Prince Consort ltoad, South Kensington, London^ S. W. President — H.E.H. the Prinoe or "Wales. Director — De. C. Hotert H. Tarry. Honorary Auditor— Sir Charles Lister Ryan. Registrar— Feank PoWnaiX. Founded at the instance of and mainly by the exertions of H.E.H. the Prince of Wales. Incorporated by Koyal Charter, May 23rd, 1883. The old building, on the west side of the , was presented by the late Sir C. J. Freake, and the new building in the Prince Consort Road was erected, at a cost of nearly £50,000, through the munificence of Mr. Fox. The objects of the College are, in the words of the Charter, "First, the advancement of the Art of Music by means of a central working and examining body charged with the duty of providing musical instruction of the highest class, and of rewarding with academical degrees and certificates of proficiency and otherwise, persons, whether educated or not at the College, who on examination may prove themselves worthy of such distinctions and evidences of attainment ; " Secondly, the promotion and supervision of such musical instruction in schools and elsewhere as may be thought most conducive to the cultivation and dissemination of the Art of Music in the ; " Lastly, generally the encouragement and promotion of the cultivation of Music as an Art throughout our dominions." TEACHING STAFF. SlSOlKO. PlANOfORTB. ■. •Edward Dannreuther. ' Albert ViBetti. 'Franklin Taylor. Henry Blower Algernon Ashton. Walter Ford. John Francis Burnett. Gustave Oarcia. M. M. Barton, A.K.C.M. Sophie Lowe. Frederic Cliffe. Gertrude Mayfleld. John A. St. O. Dykes. Peter Musson, A .11. CM. Stephen Kemp. Daniel Price, A.B.C.M. Graham P. Moore. Albert Reakea. Herbert Sharpe. Anna Willi inis. Henry R. Bird. Members of of Professors . c 18 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. OrOaN. Composition — continued. •Sir Walter Parratt, Mm. Doc. Oxon. G. Jacobi. F. E. Gladstone, Mns. Doc. Cantab. , M. A., Mas. Doc. Cantab., James Higgs, Mus. Bac. Oxon. A.E.C.M. W. Stevenson Hoyte. W. G. Alcook, A.R.C.M., Mns. Sac. Harmony, Counterpoint, Analysis, &c. Dunelm. 'Sir Frederick Bridge, Mas. Doc. Oxon. F. A. Sewell. H. Walford Davies, Mus. Doc. Cantab., A.E.C.M. Choir Traininq and Accompaniment. F. E. Gladstone, Mas. Doc. Cantab. James Higgs, Mas. Bac. Oxon. W. Stevenson Hoyte. F. J. Read, Mus. Doc. Oxon. FlANOFOBTE ACCOMPANIMENT. , Mus. Bac. Cantab. F. A. Sewell. Charles Wood, M.A.,Mus. Doc. Cantab., ... A.B.C.M. Violin and Viola. E. Fernandez Arbos. . Musio Class, Rudiments, Dictation, &c. Richard Gompertz. A. C. Bent. >Sir Walter Parratt, Mus. Doc. Oxon. H. Haydn Inwards. F. J. Bead, Mus. Doc. Oxon. Jasper Sutcliffe, A.B.C.M. History of Music. Marie Motto. C. Hubert H. Parry, D.C.L., M.A., Mus Violoncello. Doc. Cantab., Oxon. & . Edward Howell. Dramatic Class. W. E. Whitehouse. Richard Temple. Dourle . Elocution. A. C. White. Cairns James. Deportmrnt. . B. Souttcn. W. Lewis Barrett. Italian. Oroe. N. Perlni. ' W. M. Malsch. Operatic Class. C Villiers Stanford, M.A., Mus. Doc. . Cantab. & Oxon. J. Egerton. Albert Visetti. Bassoon. Richard Temple. William B. Wotton. S. P. Waddington. Horn. Ensemrle Class (Chamrer Music). A. Borsdorf. E. Fernandez Arbos. Trumpet. Bichard Gompertz. Walter Morrow. Enseuile Class (Wind Instruments). Tkomronx. G. Villiers Stanford, M.A., Mns. Doc. G. Case. Cantab, and Oxon. Drum. Ensemrle Class (Vocal). Charles Henderson. Albert Visetti. Harp. Sight Singixq Class. John Thomas (Pencerdd Gwalia). F. J. Sawyer, Mus. Doc. Oxon. Miutaey Music. Choral Class. Charles Godfrey. ■Sir Walter Parratt, Mus. Doc. Oxon, Composition. Orchestral Practice. C. Villiers Stanford, M.A., Mas. C. Villiers Stanford, M.A., Mns. Doc. Cant. & Oxon. Cantab. & Oxon. i Members Board of Professors. From a photo by Elliott & Fry. DR. C. HUBERT H. PARRY. (Director, Roval College of Music.)

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The College Yeah. The year consists of three Terms, as follows : — First, or Midsummer Term, beginning about the 1st of May. Second, or Christmas Term, beginning about the 27th of September. Third, or Easter Term, beginning about the 6th of January. Fees. The education fee for Students is £12 12s. per term, which must be paid before the first lesson is given. No Pupil is admitted for less than three terms. Pupils who enter at the second half of a term pay £6 6s. for the rest of that term. The Entrance Examination Fee is £2 2s., which must be forwarded with the official form of application issued by the College. Extra Fees (Optional). Additional Principal Study. — Two lessons a week, £6 6s. per term. One lesson a week, £3 3s. per term. Additional Second Study. — One lesson a week, £2 2s. per term. When a Pupil takes an additional Principal Study of two lessons a week, instead of the ordinary Second Study, the Extra Fee is £4 16s. per term. Foreign Languages. — Italian, French, or German. £1 Is. per term for each language. Dramatic Class. — £1 Is. per term. Special Class for Deportment. — £1 Is. per term. Special Class for Declamation. — £1 Is. per term. Special Class for Stage Dancing. — £1 Is. per term. A Student wishing to take up Foreign Languages, Dramatic Class, Deportment, Declamation, or Stage Dancing, is re quested to notify the same when sending in the official form to enter the College, as these Classes can only be formed pro vided sufficient names are received. Curriculum. A Student may adopt the following course, or part of it, at the discretion of the Director : — 1 . Principal Study. — Two lessons weekly of one hour each (in conjunction with two other Pupils) in either Singing, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, , , Organ, Harp, or Wind Instrument ; or, in special cases, double lessons once a Week in the same proportion. If Composition is taken as 20 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Principal Study the lesson is of half an hour weekly, and attendance at other Pupils' lessons at the discretion of the Teacher. Pupils -will have to pass a certain standard of Harmony and Counterpoint before taking up Composition .with the regular Composition master. 2. Second Study. — One lesson weekly of one hour (in con junction with two other Pupils) in one of the various branches named in the preceding section. 3. Music Class, including Rudiments, Dictation, and General Subjects connected with Music. — One lesson weekly of three- quarters of an hour. 4. Harmony. — One lesson weekly of one hour in class, after the Pupil has passed the class for Rudiments and until the Pupil is sufficiently advanced to pass into the higher grades of Counterpoint. 5. Counterpoint. — One lesson weekly of one hour in class, after the Pupil has passed the requisite grade in Harmony. 6. Sight Singing. — One lesson weekly of one hour for Singers, in conjunction with other Pupils. 7. Choral Singing. — One lesson weekly of one hour and a-half. 8. Ensemble Playing. — Two hours' practice weekly in class, if sufficiently advanced. 9. Orchestral Practice. — Two hours, twice a week, if suffi ciently advanced. 10. Operatic Class. — Two hours or more per week, if suffi ciently advanced. 11. History of Music. — Lectures, fully illustrated by voices and instruments, four in the term, as announced from time to time. 12. Choir Training. — One hour per week in Class, for Organists, when sufficiently advanced, on the recommendation of their Teacher. 13. In exceptional cases, when Pupils have passed through all the grades of Counterpoint and Harmony, they are per mitted to take Composition, and Analysis, or Transposition, as a Second Study. Students. Students are admitted to the College on payment of tha Entrance Examination Fee and the Tuition Fee without limitation of age. They are examined on entering the College in their Principal and Second Studies ajid the Rudiments of ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC. 21 Music, the object of the Examination being to ascertain their qualifications and the degree of their proficiency. Paying Students are not admitted for a shorter period than one year, viz. three terms, and are required to take up the regular course of instruction, as lessons are not given in single subjects. Admission can take placo at the beginning of a term, or at the half-term. Students entering at a half-term must remain three terms and a half. Free OrEx Scholarships. There are fifty Open Scholarships, .which provide free musical education ; and in some special cases grants towards maintenance are added. These Scholarships are open to all classes of Her Majesty's subjects within the stated ages, and are obtainable by com petitive examination only. When any of these Scholarships are declared to be open for competition due public notice thereof is given by advertise ment and otherwise, and a Preliminary Examination is held locally, with the view of selecting the candidates. Vacancies in the Open Scholarships are announced about November in each year, and the Final Competition takes place in the following February or March. The Free Open Scholarships include the following, which provide a sum not exceeding fifty guineas per annum towards maintenance during the Colloge terms, as well as free musical education : — The Courtenay Scholarship, The Wilson Scholarship, The Morley Scholarship, The Elizabeth Pringle Memorial Scholar ship. 1897 Open Scholarships are: — Cyril Clensley (Violoncello), Arthur Davy (Singing), Thomas Dunhill (Composition), Muriel Foster (Singing), Herbert Goldie (Hautboy), Ernest Hincheliff {Bassoon), J. N. Ireland (Composition), Patrick Jordan (Violin), P. Kahn (Organ), Edith Ridgeon (Pianoforte), Ada Thomas (Pianoforte), Hadyn Wood ( Violin). Close or Local Scholarships. The following eleven Close or Local Scholarships have been founded. These (with the exception of the last three) provide a sum not exceeding fifty guineas per annum towards maintenance during the College Terms, as well as free musical education. Holders' names are appended in brackets. 22 THE TEAR'S MUSIC. The South Province of Victoria Scholarship [Arthur Nick- son], The South Australian Scholarship [Henry Kennedy], The Montreal Scholarship [ Beatrice La Palme], The Scholarship [Sidney Smith], The Heywood-Lonsdale Scholar ship [ Palmer], The Whitcombe-Portsmouth Scholar ship [Beatrice Chambers], The Norfolk and Norwich Scholarship [Mary Noverre], The Kent Scholarship [Emma Atherden], The Royal Amateur Orchestral Society Scholarship [Rupert Borowski], The Scholarship [Frank Brock], The Dove Scholarship. Exhiritions. The Savage Club Exhibition [Ada Brion], The Erard Exhibitions [E. Wilson and A. Cripps], The Council Exhibi tions [Agnes Bailey, R. Cerasoli, Hilda Foster, Maude Harper, Rebecca Harvey, Helen Jackson, Louisa Jones, K. Kips, Q. Lester, E. Mason, M. Richardson, G. Shaw, E. Stapley, E. Thatcher, A. Thomas, M. Williams, and M. Wishart], The Charlotte Holmes Exhibition [Margaret Wishart]. Phizes. Rewards of Merit are from time to time offered to the Pupils for competition, of which the following is the list : — Messrs. J. & J. Hopkinson give a Gold Medal (annually) for Pianoforte playing. Messrs. ChalLen & Son give a Gold Medal (annually) for Pianoforte playing. [ William Morgans.] Messrs. Brinsmead & Sons give a Piano to be competed for by Piano players, once in three years. The next com petition will be in July, 1899. [Edith Foster.] Messrs. Silvani & Smith give a Wind Instrument of the value of £10 10s. for Wind Instrument playing to be com peted for by pupils once in three years. The next competition will take place in July, 1900. [Eli Hudson.] The London Musical Society's Annual Prize for singing, value £3 3s. [.] The Worshipful Company of Musicians give a Silver Medal once in three years to the most distinguished pupil in the College, selected by the Director. The next award will be in 1900. Messrs. W. E. Hill & Sons give an Annual Prize of a Violin, bow, and a case, of their own make, to be awarded by the Director to such Violin Pupil as he may consider most worthy. GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC. 23 Rajah Sir S. M. Tagore, C.E.I., of Calcutta, has given the sum of 4,000 rupees for the foundation of a Gold Medal in commemoration of the marriage of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and of York. Henry Leslie Herefordshire Philharmonic Prize. This prize, which is of the approximate annual value of £10, has been founded by the Herefordshire Philharmonic Society in memory of the late Henry Leslie. The late Edwin Samuel Dove has bequeathed a sum of money to the College for the purpose of giving an annual prize to the Student that distinguishes himself or herself most in general excellence, assiduity, and industry. The prize will be of the approximate annual value of £13. Elocution prizes presented by the Director, Registrar, and Mr. Cairns James. [Winners, 1897, A. Sodder, B. Beynon, J. Boddy."]

GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC. Victoria Embankment, London, E.G. Principal — William H. Cdmminqs. Secretary — Hilton Carter. The Guildhall School of Music was established by the Cor poration of the City of London in September, 1880, for the purpose of providing high-class instruction in the art and science of Music, at moderate cost to the Student. To effect so desirable a purpose, the Corporation erected and furnished a new building and provided funds for estab lishment charges, while arrangements have been made with professors of the highest ability and repute to give lessons upon terms which, it is hoped, will come within the means of all those who may be desirous of receiving musical education. The School is for Professional and Amateur Students. PROFESSORS. J. Henry Leipold. Walter Austin. Harhony and Composition. R. Orlando Morgan. 1 Frederick Birch. John Francis Burnett. Ebenezer Front. E. Boulcott-Newth. FrancU Davenport. E. Silas. Frank Broadbent. Henry Gadsby. Bessie Cox. A. J. Greenish. Solo Singing. 1 Richard Cummings. A. Barclay Jones. B. Albert. Munro Davison (Male Altos C. Warwick Jordan. Helen Armstrong. only). 24 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Dukas. Organ. Trumpet and Cornut. Wilhelm Ganz. Waller Morrow. Gustavo Garcia. C. J. C. Boddington. Henry Gay. F. A. W. Dooker. Opiiiolride. Edw in Holland. Charles J. Frost. Hermann Klein. C. Warwick Jordan. 8. Hughes. Bichard Latter. Fountain Meen. Mazzoni. Tromrone & Euphonium. B. E. Miles. Harmonium. John Matt. Frank L. Moir. Fountain Meen. Arthur Oswald. Sigut Sinoino. Henry Parker. Harp. Albert Eaimo. Adelaide Arnold. John Taylor. Albert Reakes. John Thomas. Sight Heaping (instru Herbert Sims Beeves. mental). Bnzzano Eoroano. Violin. Joseph Speaight. fit. Germaine. C. W. Doyle. Mont or a Smith. Cecilia Gates. RuDIBISNTS OF MuBIO. David Strong. Alfred Gibson. W. Henry Thomas. B. Hollander. Victoria Bath Arthur Thompson. Georg Miiller. Margueritta M. Uatton. Albert Visetti. George Palmer. Frederick Walker. W. Frye Parker. Elocution, Gesture, and Giulia Warwick. Arthur Payne Deportment. Wallace Wells. A. J. Slocombe. Allen Beaumont. Edward Wharton. Samuel Webb. L. F. Chapuy. Florence Winn. Johannes Wolff. Giulia Warwick. PlAKOVOi.TE Viola. JMriiOVISATlON. Emil Bach. Cecilia Gates. E. Silas. . Alfred Gibson. W. J. Barton. Samuel Webb. Accompanying. Victoria Bath. David Beardwell. David Beardwell. Violoncello. Kate A. Davies. Francesco Berger. Ernest de Munck. J. Henry Leipold. J. Baptiste Calkin. George T. Elliot. Fountain Meen. Willem Coenen. Claudius H. Couldery. Dourle Bass. Opera Chorus Master. Kate Augnsta Davies. Bichard Dressel. J. Haydn Waud. Vacant. Bucknall Eyre. Stage Manager. Henry Gadsby. Guitar. Charles Gardner. Giulia Pelzer. Vacant. Charles Hargitt. Margueritta M. Hatton. MANnOlINE. Military Music. Edwin J. Hickox. Giulia Pelzer. Charles Godfrey. W. Stevenson Hoyle. Fiammetta Waldahoff. John Jefrerys. Italian. A. Barclay Jones. Flute. Stephen Kemp. E. 8. Eockslro. Enrico Colli. Carl Lahmeyer. J. Henry Leipold. Oroe. French. Li Calsi. D. E.de Fcntanier. Frank Manly. George Forman. Fountain Meen. W. M. MaUch. German. B. Orlando Morgan. Arthur O'Leary. Clarionet. Leopold Goldschild, James Partridge. Charles Draper. . Julian Pascal. J. Egerton. Lirrarian. Harriett Basse. Herbert P. Lane. E. Silas. Bassoon. George F. 8mith. Official Accompanists. Joseph Speaight. Edwin Hall. Monimia TwiBt. Kate A. Davies. Jenny Viard-Louis. Horn. Augusta J. Foster. Charles Yates. T. E. Bnsby. Kate Ward. From a photo by Russell & Sons. W. H. CUMMTNGS. (Principal, Guildhall School of Music.)

GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC. 25 School Yeak. The school year is divided into three terms of twelve weeks each, arranged to begin as follows: — Fourth Monday in September, second Monday in January, and fourth Monday in April. Forms of nomination can be obtained on application to the secretary, and, when filled up, should be signed by an alderman, or by a member of the Court of Common Council. Nominations should be sent in, if possible, at least fourteen days before the commencement of each term, or half-term. Students, of any age, are admitted at the commencement of each term (for the whole term), or at the half-term. Fees. The fees vary according to the professor selected by the principal, and are as follows : — 12 Lessons of 20 Minutes. 12 Lessons of 30 Minutes. Solo Singing Pianoforte ... £1 lis. Cd., £2 2s. £2 5s., £3 3s. and Harmony ... and £3 3s. £4 14s. 6d. Violin ...... Harp fills. 6d. and £3 3s. £2 5s. and £41 4s. 6d. Viola Double Bass Accompanying Bassoon £1 lis. 6d. £2 os. Horn Trumpet ... Organ Elocution . . . Clarionet . . . £11 Is. 6d.and £2 2s. £2 os. and £3 3s. Violonoello Flute £2 os. Harmonium Improvisation £2 2s. £3 3s. Guitar Mandoline ... £3 3s. Second Studies. Pianoforte, Solo Singing, Violin, Organ, Elocution, or Clarionet, fee for twelve private lessons of twenty minutes, £1 Is., fee for twelve private lessons of thirty minutes, £1 Us. 6d. 26 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Classes. Harmony, French, German, Italian, Improvisation, Chamber Music, Elocution, Gesture, or Deportment. £1 Is. for twelve lessons (one hour weekly). Sight Singing or Sight Reading (Instrumental), five shillings for twelve lessons (one hour weekly). Term fee (in addition to the above), two shillings and sixpence per term. Entrance fee (to be paid by new students only), five shillings. In addition to the above a deposit of five shillings is charged, to be returned on proper notice bemg given (fourteen days before the end of the current term) of the student's intention to leave the school, otherwise the same will be forfeited.

Curriculum. The subjects taught in the School are as under : — Solo Singing, Pianoforte, Violin, Viola, Yioloncello, Double Bass, Guitar, Mandoline, Mute, Oboe, Clarionet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet and Cornet, Ophicleide, Trombone and Euphonium, Harp, Organ, Harmonium, Harmony, Counterpoint, Canon and Fugue, Composition, Italian, French, German, Sight Singing, Sight Reading (Instrumen tal), Chamber Music, Orchestral Class, Operatic Class, Choral Singing ; Gesture, Elocution, and Deportment ; Improvisation, Accompanying, Military Music. Instruction in the above subjects is given daily from 8.30 o'clock a.m. to 8.30 o'clock, p.m. EXHIBITIONS, PRIZES, ETC., Established for the Encouragement of Students of the School. Donors of Exhiritions, The Corporation of London, £200 per annum. [Ethel Hyem, Charles A. Crabb, Grace Sail, Marie Maffert, Frank Ascough, Tom Powley, Alice M. Butler, Julia Seelmann, H. D. Franckeiss, Florence Craister, Ernest Moss, Hugh Gardner, Isaac Goldberg, Herbert W. Reeves, E. Gwynne Kimpton, Jessie Handley, Fanny Woolf] The Trustees of the Mitchell (City of London) Charity, £160 per annum. [Madeline Watts, Isaac Epstein, Jennie Hyman, Sara Weisberg, Nellie Major, Charlotte Lewis.~\ The Worshipful Company of Salters, £21 per annum (in two exhibitions of £10 10s. each). [Katie Leonard.'] GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC. 27 The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, £10 per annum. [Maude Ballard.] The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, £10 10s. per annum. [Frank Tebbutt.] The Worshipful Company of Musicians, £9 9s. per annum. [Eva Morgan.'] Messrs. S. & P. Erard (the Erard Centenary, 1894, Scholarship), £40 per annum for five years, including use of upright grand pianoforte for this period, and commemorative gold medal. [Madeline Payne.] The Thomas Wingham Memorial Scholarship (founded by public subscription), £7 10s. per annum. [Blanche Stone.] Wainwright Memorial Scholarship, £24 per annum. [M Parlove?]

Medals, etc., Given ry the School. Thirteen school prizes: — Isabel Thomson (), Maude Clough (), Herbert Braden (Tenor), Edgar Coyle (Bass), Gertrude Meller (Pianoforte), Muriel Matthews ( Violin), Henry TV. Oldfield ( Viola), Magdeline Blathwayt ( Violoncello), Harold J. Bell (Flute), Clara Ellis (Harp), Gabriel Barraud (Composi tion), Ethel Hyem (Elocution — ladies), Albert G. Liddiard (Elocution — gentlemen) . A Gold, a Silver, and a Bronze Medal -will be awarded annually in rotation of merit to those who obtain the Associateship. [Lily Rendle, Lilian Clarice, Henry Sowerbutts.] Worshipful Musicians' medal. A Silver Medal is presented by the Company triennially to the most distinguished Student, male or female, in the school. [Lloyd Chandos.] Mrs. Sartoris, in memory of the late Lady Jenkinson, a prize of £5, to be awarded annually. [Nellie Hills.] Lord Mayor's Prize, £5 5s. [Bessie Spells.] Lady Mayoress's Prize, £5 5s. [G. B. Boscall.] Sheriff's Prize, Mezzo Soprano, £5 5s. [Una Harwood.] Sheriff's Prize, Contralto, £5 5s. [Edith Clegg.] Lady Knight, £5 5s. [Charles Hinehcliff.] Lady Jenkinson, £5. [Nellie Hills.] Chairman's Prize, £5 5s. [Frank Grant.] Cobbett Prize, £5 5s. [H. TV. Warner.] Newman Prize, £5 5s. [Emily Kingsford.] Pelzer Prize, £5. [Lily Wootton.] '28 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

Samuel Robinson, Esq., £5 os. [James Dempster and Kate Tester- Jones. ,] H. Carwardine, Esq., £5 5s. [Fanny Woolf.~\ Messrs. W. E. Hill & Sons, a Violin, bow, and case, of their own manufacture, of the valuo of £30 (presented annually). [Herbert lleevcs.~\ James Tubbs, Esq., Gold-mounted Violin Bow, of the valuo of £10 (presented annually). [Bertha Bruckshaw.~\ George Alexander, Esq., a Book (presented annually). [Ethel IIyem."\ The Libotton Memorial Prize (founded by public subscrip tion), a Violoncello Bow (with inscription) and Bronze Memo rial Plaque. [Charles Cr abb. ^ Dove Memorial Prize, annual value of £ 1 1 . [ G. Boxall. ]

TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON. Mandeville Place, Manchester Square, IV. Warden— E. H. Turpin, Mus.D. Secretary— Shelley Fishek. Founded in 1872 as a voluntary society; incorporated in 1875 under the above title; re-incorporated in 1881 with new and amended constitution and increased powers. The Academical Division, which is controlled by a Board, comprises ( 1 ) Day and Evening Classes and Lectures, in con nexion with which there are free Scholarships and Exhibi tions ; (2) Public examinations held twice a year for Diplomas in Music, viz. : — Associate and Licentiate in Music of Trinity College, London ; the special distinction of Eellowship ; and Higher Certificates in separate Musical Subjects. The Academic Year is divided into three terms of twelve weeks each, respectively named the Michaelmas, Lent, and Trinity Terms. Fees. Private Lessons — Once a Week— (Thirty Minutes). £ b. d £ s. d. Pianoforte . .330 Violoncello . .330 . Solo Singing 3 3 0 Flute 3 3 0 4 4 0 Oboe . 3 3 0 Organ 3 3 0 Clarinet 3 3 0 Violin 3 3 0 Harp . 3 3 0" TRINITY COLLEGE. £ s. d. £ s. d. Horn Elocution . . .330 Trumpet Transposition and Double '. Sight-reading. .330 Figured Bass Playing Composition . .330 Pianoforte Accompani Improvisation . .330 ment 3 3 0 Lessons (twenty minutes) in most of the above subjects, £2 2s. Class Lessons — Once a Week. £ s. d. £ a. d. Harmony . 1 1 0. Voice Production Lec Counterpoint 1 1 0 tures 1 1 0 Musical Form . 1 1 0 Acoustics . 1 1 0 Instrumentation 1 1 0 Elocution . 1 1 0 Rudimentary Nota French 1 1 0 tion Class 1 1 0 German 1 1 0 Musical History . 1 1 0 Italian 1 1 0 Vocal and Aural Phy Operatic Class . 1 1 0 siology . 1 1 0 The above Class subjects are also taught as Private Lessons. £ s. d. Ensemble Pianoforte (only four students in each class) .17 6 Sight Singing 0 10 0 "Orchestra 0 10 6 Matriculation Subjects ...... 220 ,, „ (by correspondence) . . .330 'College Choir (subscription) ...... 026 In most of the above subjects, Lessons may be taken twice a week by arrangement. Correspondence Classes. — The subjects of Harmony, Counterpoint, Musical Form, Musical History and Orchestra tion are also taught by correspondence at the usual fees. Scholarships, Exhiritions, &o. Henry Smart Organ Scholarship. — £31 10s. per annum, ten able for three years. Queen Victoria Composition Scholarship. — £21 per annum; tenable for three years. Eight Corporation Scholarships. — Three pianoforte, two vocal, two violin and one for some other orchestral instrument. Free instruction in three subjects during a period of three 1 The fee for this class is remitted, at the discretion of the Director of Studies, to students of the College. 2 Free to College Students. 30 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. consecutive academical years : in the principal study two lessons a week, of thirty minutes ; in the secondary study, one lesson a week of twenty minutes, and one class lesson a week in harmony or other theoretical study. Four scholarships: pianoforte, vocal, violin, and orchestral instrument, last open for competition, July, 1897. Sir Pianoforte Exhibition — Free instruction in pianoforte playing, during one academical year ; a theory class subject being generally added. Vocal Exhibition. — Free instruction in singing during one academical year ; a theory class subject being generally added. Maybrick Prize for Ballad Singing. — A prize of £5 5s. given by Mr. Michael Maybrick, member of the Council and Exa miner for the College, to the candidate who shows the most conspicuous merit in ballad singing. Pianoforte Accompaniment Prize. — £5 5s. given annually by Mr. Henry It. Bird, Professor and Examiner for the College, to the candidate who shows the most conspicuous merit in the art of pianoforte accompaniment. College Violin, Viola, Violoncello, and Double-Bass Exhibi tions. — The successful candidates will receive the value of the Exhibitions in the form of free instruction in the subjects of them, a theory (class) subject generally being added, during a period of one academical year, tenable for one year. College Organ Exhibition. — Free instruction in organ playing, during one academical year ; a theory class subject being generally added. Tallis Gold Medal. — This gold medal, instituted in honour of the Founder of the English School of Music, will be awarded to that student of the college who, having attended at least two classes throughout three successive terms, shall have afterwards proceeded to the Diploma of Licentiate in Music, and shall have scored at that examination the highest marks among the candidates entitled to compete under the terms of this regulation. Awards for Students in Music. — (1) A silver medal, known since 1894 as the David Nasmith Medal, to that student in music who shall have been most regular and diligent in his attendance upon any two or more classes during each academi cal year. (2) A bronze medal to that student in music who shall have been the most regular and diligent in his atten dance at any one class during each academical year. TRINITY COLLEGE. 31 College Medal for Harmony. — The Academical Board will award a silver medal, kindly offered by Professor J. Gordon Saunders, Mus.Doc., to the student -working the best paper in harmony, specially set for this competition, in July of each year. The exercise will be adding three parts, written in the proper clefs, to a figured bass. Only those students are eligible who have attended a harmony class during the three terms of the academical year at the end of which the examination takes place. College Medal for Counterpoint. — A silver medal, kindly offered by Professor J. Gordon Saunders, Mus.Doc., to the student working the best paper in counterpoint, specially set for this competition in July of each year. The Turner Pianoforte Medal. — This silver medal, annually offered by the Director of Musical Studies, to the student gaining the highest number of marks at the examination specially held for it in July of each year. The Turner Singing Medal. — A silver medal, annually offered by the Director of Musical Studies, to the student gaining the highest number of marks at the examination specially held for it in July of each year. Silver Medal for Singing. — A silver medal, offered annually by Mr. Albert Visetti, to the student gaining the highest number of marks at the examination specially held for it in January. Pianoforte Pri%e. — This prize, of the yearly value of £5 5s., presented by Thomas J. Colman, Esq., M.D., Chairman of the Bristol Centre for Local Examinations, will be awarded annually, in July, to the candidate gaining the highest number of marks of the year in pianoforte playing at the Higher Examinations. , National Prizes (£5 each) in connexion with the Local Examinations in instrumental and vocal music and in musical knowledge ; one for pianoforte playing, and three for musical knowledge. The Sir Michael Costa Prise (£10 10s.) and the Gold Medal of the College. Prize Essay on a Musical Subject. — The gold medal of the College for the best Essay on a given subject to be announced beforehand. The JBonavia Sunt Prize for Musical History (£3 3s.), trien- nially, for the best essay on a subj eot conneoted. with musical history. 32 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Four Exhibitions (£9 9s. each), tenable at centres for the College Local Examinations, awarded to the four candidates at the Local Examinations who have attained the highest positions in the senior divisions respectively in (a) pianoforte playing ; (i) organ playing ; (c) solo singing ; (d) violin playing. No candidate eligible who has not gained an honours certificate in one of the three divisions at the Local Examinations in musical knowledge. Local Examinations. Local Centres, under the care of Local Committees, havo been established throughout the United Kingdom, in some of the British Colonies, and in some Foreign Countries for Examinations in Musical Knowledge. (In the United King dom in J une and December ; in the Colonies in June. ) The Examinations are conducted in three divisions : Senior, Intermediate, and Junior. Each division includes a Pass Section and an Honours Section. National Prizes of the value of £5 each are awarded, and Certificates are issued. Local Examinations are also held in the United Kingdom and abroad in Instrumental and Vocal Music, by Visiting Examiners (appointed by the Academical Board), on whose report Certificates are granted to efficient Candidates. The subjects of Examination are (1) Pianoforte, Organ, or Harmonium Playing; (2) Solo Singing; (3) Performance on any Orchestral Instrument.

THE MUSICAL ASSOCIATION. . President — Sir John Staineu. Secretary — Mr. J. PbkcT BaKEB. The good work of instruction effected by this body is well illustrated by the following list of Papers read during the 23rd Session, 1896-97. November.—" Why do we Teach Harmony go Badly 1 " by Frank J. Sawyer, Mus.Doc. December. — " The Evolution of the Movable Do," by John Taylor. January. — "A Consideration of the various Types of Songa Popular in England during the Eighteenth Century," by F. Cunningham Woods, M.A., Mus.B. February. — " The Construction as to Form of Bach's 48 Pre-1 hides," by Frederick Iliffe, M.A., Mus.Doc. ASSOCIATED BOARD. 33 March. — " The Triune Element in Beethoven as specially exemplified in his Pianoforte Sonatas," by George Langley. March. — " A Staff Notation Tonal Modulator (on Tonic Sol fa lines)," by John C. Ward. April. — " The Characteristic Traits of Irish Music," by Annie W. Patterson, Mus.T)., B.A. May. — " The Masque of the Seventeenth Century, its Origin and Development," by Arthur H. D. Prendergast, M.A. June. — " Music during the Queen's Reign," by W. H. Cum- mings, F.S.A.

EXAMINING BODIES} THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC FOR LOCAL EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC. Central Office— 32, Maddox Street, London, TV. President — H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, K.G. Associated Board. Thomas Threlfall, Esq., Chairman. Hon. G. W. Spencer Lyttelton, C.B., Deputy Chairman. Sir A. C. Mackenzie, Mus. Doc, Principal of R.A.M. C. H. H. Paery, Esq., D.C.L., M.A., Mus. Doc, Director of P.. CM. Peofessor James Dewar, LL.D., F.K.S., R.A.M., &o. Cave. Alberto Randeqoer, R.A.M. Saml. Aitken, Esq., R.A.M. Frederick Westlake, Esq., R.A.M. His Honour Judoe F. Meadows White, Q.C., R.A.M. Sir George Grove, C.B., D.C.L., LL.D., R.C.M. Sir Walter Parratt, Mus. Doc, R.C.M. Sir Arthur Sullivan, Mus. Doc, R.C.M. Franklin Taylor, Esq., R.C.M. Hon. Secretary— Samuel Aitken. For many years the Royal Academy of Music held Local Examinations throughout the kingdom. In order, however, to raise the standard of these examinations and assist the public towards the elimination of defective instruction in music, the Royal Academy of Music entered into negotiations with the Royal College of Music for combined action in the matter. These negotiations happily resulted in a union of the forces of the two institutions for the purposes of Local Examinations in Music, and the formation, in the year 1889, of the " Asso- 1 For particulars of University Examining Bodies, see pp. 259—281. D 34 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. dated, Board," under the Presidency of H.E.H. the Prince of Wales. The work of the "Associated Board" of the two great Chartered Schools of Music has already produced excellent results. The scheme includes the Local Examination of Schools, as well as "Local Centre" Examinations, and has recently been extended to the Colonies. All applications regarding the above Examinations must be made to 32, Maddox Street, London, W.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF ORGANISTS. Hart Street, Bloomsbury, W.O. Instituted 1864. Incorporated 1893. President — Sir A. C. Mackenzie. Hon. Secretary — E. H. Turpin, Mtjs.Doo. Examination for Associateship. The candidate will perform an organ piece of his own selection. This must be a work composed for the organ, with separate pedal part, of a classical type, and of sufficient difficulty to display advanced technical attainments. A hymn tune must be transposed at sight into any key specified by the examiners. A figured bass must be harmonized at sight upon the key board. A given melody must be harmonized in four parts on paper, and without the aid of an instrument. A figured bass must be harmonized on paper, and without the aid of an instrument. Simple counterpoints, in not more than four parts, must be written. The candidate must be prepared to modulate (on paper) to or from given keys or chords. The correct answers to fugal subjects will be required; or, as an alternative, the candidate may give the correct answer to a given fugue subject, and add a counter-subject which need not be in double counterpoint. The candidate's general knowledge will be tested by ques tions on the general structure of the organ ; on the combina tion and contrasting of the various registers ; on the chief causes of casual derangements of mechanism; on form (or EOYAL COLLEGE OF ORGANISTS. 35 plan) in musical composition; on the orchestra; on musical history ; on harmony, acoustics, analysis, choir training, and other branches of musical knowledge.

Examination for Fellowship. Candidates must come prepared to play any portion or all of the three announced organ compositions, the selection to be made by the examiners : — The candidate will be required to play at sight a fragment of organ music specially prepared for that purpose. The candidate will play a chant (he may choose between an Anglican and a Gregorian), as if accompanying a given canticle or psalm. The candidate will be required to extemporize upon a given musical phrase. A given melody must be harmonized at sight upon the key board. The candidate must play from a vocal score, written in bass, tenor, alto, and treble clefs. A given melody must be harmonized in four parts on paper, and without the aid of an instrument. An unfigured bass (or a ground bass) must be harmonized on paper, and without the aid of an instrument. Counterpoints of various kinds must be written. The candidate must score a given passage for full orchestra. A fugal exposition upon a given subject must be written in four vocal parts. The candidate's general musical knowledge will be tested by questions on the subjects required in the case of associates; but these questions will be of a more advanced character. All candidates for examinations, if not already elected to membership, are required to become members of the college. Each candidate for membership must be proposed by two members of the college, and must be known personally or by repute to one at least of those who nominate him ; and must be elected by the council at any ordinary meeting. The sub scription for membership is a payment of one guinea, to be renewed at Midsummer each year. A payment of ten guineas shall constitute the subscriber a member for life. Proposal forms can be obtained from the Secretary. The first subscrip tion of one guinea must be sent with the form when returned to the college. 36 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. It is required that candidates first obtain the certificate of an associate, before they enter for that of a fellow. Those candidates who fail at One examination may attend at the examination next ensuing without additional fee, provided that a renewed notice is given. Those candidates who, though not succeeding in the whole examination, may yet have acquitted themselves to the satis faction of the examiners at either the organ examination or the paper work, may on re-examination be exempt from that portion of the syllabus, and in such cases the candidates entitled to such exemption will receive a certificate, granting the exemption allowed for the succeeding examination. All candidates enter for complete examination, including both practical and theoretical sections ; excepting musical graduates, and those who have previously passed either section and received a certificate in token of exemption from the section passed. This certificate must be produced at any succeeding examination. Candidates attending one sectional examination (practical or theoretical) and absenting them selves from the remaining section will be disqualified. Graduates in music of the Universities of Oxford, Cam bridge, London, Dublin, or Durham, are exempted from paper work. ^They may also present themselves as candidates for fellowship, without previously becoming associates ; and they will be required to transpose at sight, and to read from a figured bass at the key-board, in addition to the ordinary tests. Ladies and foreigners are eligible for examination. In the case of blind candidates, special tests may be given and arrangements are made, whereby certain examples may be conveniently worked out by persons deprived of sight. The candidates are neither required to use given text-books, nor are they called upon to exclusively base their work upon • any given methods or theories. The following fees must be paid for the respective examina tions : — Members' annual subscription, one guinea ; examina tion fee, two guineas. On obtaining a diploma, a further fee of two guineas is payable. The examinations are held in January. Candidates for either examination attend at the college on the paper- work day from ten to six. Attendance is also required for about twenty minutes, according to rotation, at a given and arranged time, on one or other of the appointed organ-playing days. INCORPORATED SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS. 37

INCORPORATED SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS. 19, Berners Street, London, W. Secretary — Edward Chadfield. This Society was established in 1882 for the promotion of the following objects : — (a) To admit to membership duly qualified Professional Musicians, and to obtain for Members, as such, formal and definite professional standing. (6) To devise measures for testing, by examination, candidates for Membership who are not otherwise qualified. (c) To promote whatever may tend to the elevation of the status and the improvement of the qualifications of all members of the musical profession, or aid the musical education of the people. (

SOCIETY OF ARTS. 18, John Street, Adelphi, London, W.C. Secretary — Sir Hbnry Teueman Wood. Examiner — John Farmer. Assistant Examiners — Ernest Waikir, M.A. ; BtmNHam W. Hornee. Practical Examinations in Music. The examination will be vocal and instrumental. For the piano, violin, violoncello, and organ, there will be four stan dards, and corresponding certificates will be granted. Candi dates who pass with distinction in the first, second, or third standard, or honours in the fourth standard, will have the fact recorded on their certificates. Candidates in the fourth standard will pass or pass ' ' with honours," according to the proficiency they display, and in very special cases of merit will receive the Society's Bronze Medal. Candidates will be required to state the standard for which 40 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. they enter, and if they fail to pass such standard will not bo granted a certificate for a lower standard. The class of music recommended for study for each stan dard is shown in the list appended to the prospectus. From this list a selection will be made and sent to each candidate six weeks previous to the examination. For the instru mental examination the candidates for the piano or organ must chose and prepare any two pieces in such selected list, and will be expected to play them (or part of them) to the examiner. Candidates for the violin must play three pieces, or parts of three pieces, from the selected list. Candidates for the violoncello must play one study and two pieces. In singing, and those subjects not specially provided for, there will not be separate standards, but certificates will be given stating that candidates have "passed" or "passed with distinction," and in the case of those who show special proficiency medals will be granted. * Selected lists will only be sent to candidates for piano, violin, violoncello, and organ.

Vocal. Candidates in vocal music will be required — 1. To sing a solo, already studied. Candidates may select any composition by the following : Bach, Handel, Gluck, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Weber, Schubert, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Franz, Brahms, Wagner, Arne, Purcell, Ben nett. 2. To sing or sol-fa at sight passages selected generally from classical music. 3. A key-note being sounded and named by the examiner, the candidate to name sounds or intervals, or successions of sounds or intervals, played by the examiner.

Instrumental. Candidates in instrumental music will be required — 1 . For the piano or organ : to play two pieces, or portions of two pieces, chosen from the selected list. For the violin, or violoncello : to play three pieces, or portions of three pieces, chosen from the selected list. For other instruments one piece will be sufficient. If candidates desire to offer them SOCIETY OF ARTS. 41 selves for examination in any instrument not provided for in the list, they may select any work by a good composer in which they can best display their proficiency. 2. To play a piece or a portion of a piece at sight. This refers only to the third and fourth standard. This examination will be held at the House of the Society of Arts, John Street, Adelphi, London, W.C., and will begin on the 27th June.1 Candidates desirous of being examined should, apply to the Secretary of the Society of Arts, at the above address, on or before the 14th May, for a form upon which to make the necessary returns. No forms can be received after this date. A fee of 10s. for each subject will be required of all candi dates for the fourth standard, and a fee of 5s. in every other case. There is no limit in respect to age, occupation, or position. No allowance can be made for age in granting certificates. The Council wish it to be clearly understood that cer tificates will only be granted to those who show decided pro ficiency, and candidates are strongly advised to obtain the opinion of a competent judge as to their chance of success before attempting the examination. In order to promote a proper course of study it is strongly recommended that candidates who only obtain a " pass " in the first, second, or third standard, should not attempt a higher standard until they have passed "with distinction" in that already attempted. They are also recommended to take the standards in progression. As many candidates object to the publication of their names, no list of the successful or unsuccessful candidates will be published. Candidates can continue to attend this examination until they have obtained a medal.

Other Metropolitan Institutions. Particulars of various London and Suburban Societies will be found on pp. 162—177. In the following chapter the principal London concerts during the past season are dealt with under their proper classification. 1 There will be no Provincial Centres for this Examination, which will he held in London only. LONDON CONCERTS, 1896—7.

ORCHESTRAL.

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, Queen's Hall. Conductor — Sie Alexander C. Mackenzie. One of the most satisfactory features of the 1897 (eighty- fifth) season of this, our oldest Musical Society, was the pro duction of important new works by English composers. An by Mr. Herbert Bunning; a Scena for voice and orchestra by Mr. F. H. Cowen ; a Fantasia for orchestra by Mr. Edward German ; a Pianoforte by Sir Alex ander Mackenzie ; and a Theme with Variations by Dr. Hubert Parry, make up a list of works which is most encouraging to all who are genuinely interested in the progress of British music. Two works by Russian composers (Glazounow and Tscha'f- kowsky) were performed for the first time in England ; and two works by British composers (Mr. Hamish MacCunn's Orchestral Suite and Mr. Frederick Cliffe's ) were performed for the first time in London. Mr. Eugene d' Albert's Second Pianoforte Concerto was a novelty at these concerts. Sir Alexander C. Mackenzie, for the fifth consecutive season, occupied the post of Conductor, and Mr. continued to write the Analytical and Historical Programmes. The Honorary Directors were : — Francesco Berger (Hon. Secretary), Oscar Beringer, W. H. Cummings (Hon. Treasurer), Charles Gardner (Hon. Co-Treasurer), (Hon. Orchestral Manager), George Mount, and G. H. Robinson, Mus.Bac. The Season opened on the 24th March, 1897, when M. Paderewski gave a brilliant rendering of the solo part of Sir ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — PHILHARMONIC. 43

Alexander Mackenzie's new "Scottish" Pianoforte Concerto in E, the Finale of which was encored. The Programme also included Dvorak's " Capric- cioso"; Beethoven's Fourth Symphony; Wagner's "Kaiser- marsch" ; and airs sung by Mdme. Blanche Marchesi. At the second concert, on April 7th, the Programme was preceded by the "Dead March in Saul," in honour of the lato Johannes Brahms. The principal item was Dvorak's First Symphony in D (op. 60), which had not been heard in London for some years. Mr. Frederick Cliffe's Violin Concerto in D minor, origin ally produced at the last Norwich Festival (7th October, 1896), was finely played by Mr. Tivadar Nachez (first per formance in London). The other instrumental items were Mendelssohn's "Hebri des " and Schubert's " Rosamunde " . Mr. Lloyd, who was in splendid voice, sang the " Preislied " from "Wagner's " Meistersinger," and "Come, Margarita, Come," from Sullivan's "Martyr of Antioch." The third concert, on May 5th, was chiefly remarkable for the performance of Professor Stanford's Pianoforte Con certo in G (op. 59), first produced at the Richter Concert of May 27th, 1895. Professor Stanford conducted, and, with Mr. , who played the solo part in brilliant and artistic stylo, was recalled no less than three times. The Symphony was Brahms's No. 1 in C minor (op. 68), some times called the " Cambridge Symphony." Sullivan's "Tempest" Overture opened, and Beethoven's great "Leonora" (No. 3) closed the Concert. Mdme. Sigrid Arnoldson was the vocalist, and sang airs from " " and " Dinorah." The fourth concert was given on May 20th, when Mr. Eugene d' Albert gave a superb rendering of his Second Piano forte Concerto in E (op. 12). His playing in this and in Weber's " Concertstiick " created great enthusiasm. British music was represented by Mr. Hamish MacCunn's Orchestral suite entitled "Highland Memories" (op. 30), produced on March 13th at the Crystal Palace Concerts. The work con sists of three characteristically Scotch sketches, of modest pretensions, which were well played under the composer's direction, and favourably received. 44 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Beethoven's Eighth Symphony was performed; and Mdme. Albani sang Mozart's "Non mir dir," and Handel's " Ombra maifu," well-known as the " Largo." The fifth concert, given on June 3rd, was remarkable for the production of Dr. Hubert Parry's new work entitled '.Theme and Variations in E minor for Orchestra." The theme is of a fine, bold character, the twenty-eight variations being arranged in four groups, corresponding in character to the four movements of a Sonata, although not divided by pauses. The work was conducted by the composer, and was well received, Dr. Parry being recalled three times. Senor Sarasate, who had not appeared at these concerts for some years, played Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto with his usual success. Beethoven's "Egmont" Overture, and Spohr's "Power of Sound" Symphony were played by the Orchestra; and Mdme. Sigrid Axnoldson sang songs by Gounod and D'Alabieff. On June 17th, a concert was given in commemoration of the longest reign, at which three novelties, two by English composers, were produced. The most important in scope was Mr. Edward German's English Fantasia "In Commemora tion," which, while possessing many good qualities, appears to be too heavily scored. The work was conducted by the composer. Mr. Cowen's Scena, " The Dream of Endymion " (the poem by Mr. Joseph Bennett), was the second novelty. It was splendidly sung by Mr. , and most favourably received by the audience. It is described as being "thoroughly vocal and melodious, equally good in its passionate and languorous passages, and, like all his works, beautifully scored." Mr. Co wen conducted his work. The third novelty was a set of " Variations sur un Theme rococo " for Violoncello in A (op. 33), by Tschaikowsky, played by Mr. Leo Stern. Schumann's Pianoforte Concerto in A minor, played by Miss Adele aus der Ohe ; Weber's "" Overture; Mendelssohn's "Scotch" Symphony and Sir Alexander Mackenzie's spirited "Britannia" Over ture, were the remaining items. At the last concert of the season, on July 1st, Mr. Herbert Bunning conducted the first performance of his Overture, ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — CRYSTAL PALACE. 45

entitled " Spring and Youth " ; while later on, the Eussian composer, Alexander Glazounow, conducted the first perform ance in England of his Fourth Symphony in E flat (op. 48). The first Allegro, and the Scherzo of the latter work, are very highly spoken of. An interesting feature is the absence of an Adagio ; but there are lengthy Andantes immediately pre ceding both the first and last movements. M. Alexander Siloti played Beethoven's E flat Pianoforte Concerto ; Mdlle. . Camilla Landi sang " Prin temps qui commence " from Saint- Saens's "Samson et Dalila," and two airs by Handel; the " Meistersinger " Overture completing the programme. The contemplated short autumn season, to which reference was made in our last issue, comprised three concerts given on Thursday evenings, November 4th, November 18th, and December 2nd. At the first concert was, owing to ill-health, unable to appear, as announced. Moritz Moszkowslri appeared at the second concert, for the first time since 1886, and conducted some of his own works. At the third concert, Engelbert Humperdinck (the composer of " Hansel und Gretel") appeared for the first time in Eng land, and conducted the Overture to his successful opera " Konigskinder." The soloists were : — Pianists — Frederick Dawson and Frederic Lamond. Violin ist— Gregoro witsch . Violoncellist — David Popper. Vocalists — Blanche Marchesi, Bosa Olitzka, and Marcella Pregi. Detailed notices of these concerts will appear in our next issue.

CRYSTAL PALACE CONCERTS. Conductor — Me. At'OtrsT Manns. The forty-first season of the famous Saturday Afternoon Concerts began on October 3rd, 1896. The only novelty was a Violoncello Concerto, by A. Klug- hardt, finely played by Herr Julius Klengel, who also played the transcription of Godard's "Berceuse," and a Tarantella of his own. The orchestra played Sterndale Bennett's 46 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. "Naiads" Overture; the Overture to " Der Freischiitz"; and Beethoven's C minor Symphony. Mr. Barton McGuckin sang the " Werbelieder " and "Preislied" from the "Meistersinger." Second Concert, Oct. 10. — The most important novelty was a Ballet Suite by Rimsky-Korsakoff, entitled "Mlada," . a very attractive composition in four numbers, full of brilliant instrumentation . Mr. Walter Macfarren's "Othello" Overture, Schumann's Fourth Symphony, and Beethoven's E flat Pianoforte Con certo were given. The solo in the last-named work was played by Miss Muriel Elliot, a pupil of Herr Stavenhagen, who also played solos by Liszt and Paderewski. Miss Brema gave an impressive rendering of Purcell's Scena "Mad Bess," scored for orchestra by Professor Stan ford ; and also sang Schubert's " Doppelganger." Third Concert, Oct. 17. — Since the death of Mr. W. Q. Cusins, Senor Sarasate has played so rarely with orchestra that his appearance at this concert attracted a very large audience, every seat being sold before the commencement. He played Mendelssohn's Concerto with his usual brilliance, delicacy, and purity of tone ; and gave, later on, one of his Spanish dances, with the well-known transcription of Chopin's E flat Nocturne as an encore. A novelty was produced, entitled " Amboss oder Hammer," a Symphonic Prelude, founded on Goethe's " Kophtisches Lied," composed by Mr. William Wallace. Tscha'ikowsky's "Symphonie Pathetique" was played, under Mr. Manns' direction, with much spirit and feeling. Miss Florence Christie sang an aria, " Alce3tis," by Mr. Reginald Steggall, previously heard at a Royal Academy Concert, and Secchi's aria, " Lungi dal caro bene." Fotjrth'Concert, Oct. 24. — Mr. Eugene d' Albert, who had not appeared at these concerts since 1882, played the solo of his own Concerto in E (No. 2, op. 12), and, later oh, an Im promptu by Schubert, and Liszt's Tarantella "Napoli," for the rendering of which he was encored. The orchestra played Beethoven's "Leonora" overture (No. 3), and Mendelssohn's " Scotch" Symphony. Miss Bertha Rossow, a new vocalist from Australia, sang ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — CRYSTAL PALACE. 47 the jewel song from " Faust," and familiar Lieder by Eubin- stein and Grieg. Fiith Concert, Oct. 31.' — With the exception of an orches tral version by Herr' Mottl, of Schubert's Duet Fantasia in F minor, this concert was devoted to a performance of Sullivan's "Golden Legend." The soloists were Miss Ada Patterson, Mdme. Marian McKenzie, Mr. Henry Piercy, and Mr. Douglas Powell, the part of the Forester being taken by Mr. Gee. The choruses were sung by the Crystal Palace Choir. Sixth Concert, Nov. 7. — A " Ooncertstiick " and an orches tral suite "Callirrhoe," byMdlle. Chaminade, were performed, the composer playing the solo part in the former piece. Several of this lady's songs were sung in perfect style by Mdlle. Landi, who also gave an excellent rendering of an air from Gluck's " Paride ed Elena." The overtures to " " and "Oberon," and Beethoven's Symphony in B flat (No. 4), were very finely played by the orchestra. Seventh Concert, Nov. 14. — A symphonic poem " LaForet enehantee," by M. Vincent d'Indy, was produced. It was composed in 1878, and is picturesquely scored. M. Tivadar Nachez played Mr. Cliffe's new Violin Concerto ; and the orchestra was heard to great advantage in Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony, and Goldmark's " Sakuntala " overture. Mr. Andrew Black sang Wotati's "Abschkd," and Mr. Henschel's ballad "Jung Dieterich." Eighth Concert, Nov. 21. — Berlioz's "Faust" was given, the soloists being Mdme. Clara Samuell, Mr. Lloyd Chandos, and Mr. Watkin Mills. Ninth Concert, Nov. 28. — Special interest was attached to the performance of Richard Strauss's First Symphony in F minor (op. 12), composed at the age of twenty. It is a remarkable work, but was coldly received. The programme included Mendelssohn's First Pianoforte Concerto, with Mdlle. Kleeberg as soloist ; Mr. Cowen's " Four English Dances in the Olden Style " ; the final scene from 48 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

Wagner's " Kheingold " (Zumpe's arrangement) ; and songs rendered by Miss Ella Russell. Tenth Concert, Bee. 5. — A favourable reception was given to Mr. A. Barclay-Jones's First Symphony in C minor, dedi cated to the memory of his master, the late Mr. Thomas Wingham. The other orchestral works were Beethoven's Third Pianoforte Concerto, with Mr. as soloist ; the Prelude to " Tristan" ; and the ballet music from Verdi's " I vespri Sicilian!." The vocalist was Miss Eina Allerton. Eleventh Concert, Bee. 12.— The programme included Sir Alexander Mackenzie's symphonic ballad, "La Belle Dame sans merci"; Beethoven's First Symphony; Wagner's " Flying Dutchman " Overture ; and Dvorak's Violoncello Concerto — the solo played by Mr. Leo Stern. Miss Jeanne Greta, an American, made a successful debut in Felicien David's " Charmant oiseau."

Twelfth Concert, Bee. 19. — The Symphony performed was Dvorak's "From the New World." The "Tragic" Overture (op. 81) by Brahms; a movement from the Concerto for claverin, flute, violin, and orchestra, by Bach; and the Second Pianoforte Concerto by Saint-Saens were included in the programme. Miss Fanny Davies was the pianist and Mdme. Marie Duma the vocalist. Thirteenth Concert, Feb. 27, 1897. — The centenary of Franz Schubert's birth falling on Jan. 31, this, the first concert after the usual Christmas interval, was devoted to Schubert's works, in commemoration of the event. In view of the fact that several of Schubert's masterpieces were first introduced to the English musical public at these concerts, the performance was one of particular interest, and served also to recall the invaluable services rendered to music in this country by Sir George Grove and Mr. . The programme consisted of a selection from the music to "Rosamunde," including the Komance "Der Vollmond strahlt," and the Shepherds' Chorus ; the Scena for baritone and orchestra, from the Easter cantata "Lazarus"; an arrangement for tenor, chorus, and orchestra, by Liszt, of " Jehovah," originally composed for tenor solo, with piano ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — CRYSTAL PALACE. 49 forte accompaniment ; a representative selection of songs ; and the great Symphony in 0. The soloists were Miss Margarethe Petersen, Mr. , and Mr. Arthur Ferguson. The playing of the orchestra, especially in the Symphony, was magnificent. Fourteenth Concert, March 6. — The first performance was given of Richard Strauss's tone poem, " Thus spake Zara- thustra," the score of which was completed as recently as Aug. 24, 1896. This composition was suggested by, and may be described as a musical commentary on a philosophical work by Friedrich Nietzsche bearing the same title. Miss Ilona Eibenschiitz played the solo part of Schumann's Pianoforte Concerto in A minor (op. 54). The vocalist was Mr. Plunket Greene. Fifteenth Concert, March 13. — At this concert was pro duced a new orchestral suite entitled "Highland Memories " (op. 30), by Mr. Hamish MacCunn. The work consists of three movements, the titles of which indicate the character of the music, viz., " By the Burnside," " On the Loch," and "A Harvest Dance." It was subsequently played at the fourth Philharmonic Concert, on May 20. Herr Joachim played magnificently in Beethoven's Violin Concerto, subsequently giving Bach's Chaconne in D minor. Beethoven's Seventh Symphony in A was finely played. Mrs. Hutchinson was the vocalist. Sixteenth Concert, March 20.— The chief attraction was M. Paderewski, who gave brilliant renderings of Chopin's Pianoforte Concerto in F minor (from a new arrangement by Herr Burmeister) and Liszt's Concerto in E flat. The orchestra played Beethoven's Sixth Symphony in F (Pastoral) ; and Dvorak's concert overture " Carneval " (the second of the three overtures published together in 1893). The vocalist was Mdlle. Martha Moller. Seventeenth Concert, March 27. — Gounod's "Redemp tion " was performed, the soloists being Mdme. Medora Henson, Miss Jessie Scott, Miss Greta Williams, Mr. Hirwen Jones, and Mr. Santley. Eighteenth Concert, April 3. — At this concert was per- E 50 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. formed, with, great success, Mr. Edward Elgar's cantata " King Olaf," conducted by the composer. The soloists were Mdme. Medora Henson, Mr. Edward Lloyd, and Mr. Andrew Black. The choruses were sung by the Crystal Palace Choir. In reference to this work, which was first produced at the North Staffordshire Musical Festival, on October 30, 1896, the Musical Times, of May 1, 1897, writes as follows: — " Mr. Elgar does not hesitate to avail himself of almost every known orchestral device, and some splendidly sonorous as well as many highly picturesque or sensuously charming passages are the result. He employs a very full orchestra, and revels in the oppor tunities for writing accompaniments of symphonic importance which it offers. . . . That the work is open to some criticism cannot be gainsaid. The composer has still something to learn in regard to the declamation of the text, for which purpose he could not do better than study the works of Dr. Hubert Parry or Purcell. Then he does not exercise sufficient self-criticism when he selects from the wealth of the melodic material supplied by his facile imagination, some few phrases, especially for the solo voices, nearly approaching the trite. It may also be questioned whether a little more reticence in the orchestra here and there would not have added to the general effect by giving relief from the continual chatter of the wood-wind, the never-ending ' effective little bits ' for this or that instrument, when the ear and brain, surfeited with so much sonority, colour, and charm, almost demand a rest. But these are but trifles compared with the fine qualities to be found in what is in many respects a masterly work, which deserves and will doubtless obtain frequent hearings." Nineteenth Concert, April 10. — Special interest was excited by the first concert-room performance of Mr. Edward German's "" suite, originally written for Mr. Forbes Robertson's revival of Shakespeare's play at the Lyceum Theatre. An excellent rendering was given under the direction of the composer. Twentieth Concert, April 17 (Easter Eve). — A varied and interesting programme was rendered at this, the last concert of the season, in which, however, no symphony was included. Brahms's " Tragic " Overture (op. 81), given also at the last concert before Christmas; Wagner's "Siegfried" idyll, and Auber's Overture to " Zanetta," were played by the orchestra. Vocal solos and duets were contributed by the Misses Salter. ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS CRYSTAL PALACE. 51

The solo part of Tscha'ikowsky's Pianoforte Concerto in B flat minor was admirably played by the Eussian composer's gifted compatriot, M. Siloti, who also gave minor pieces by Arensky and Rachmaninoff . The eight concerts before Christmas of the Forty-Second Annual Series were given on October 9, 16, 23, and 30; November 6, 13, 20, and 27. The following novelties were produced : — Oct. 16. Symphonic Poem, " Hamlet," by E. German. (First time at the Crystal Palace.) Oct. 23. Bavarian Dances, by E. Elgar. • (First time of performance.) Nov. 13. Ballad Overture, "The Wreck of the Hesperus," by Chas. Yincent, Mus.Doc. Oxon. (First time of performance.) Nov. 27 Esquisses Symphoniques, " La Mer," by Paul Gilson. (In four movements, entitled, "Sunrise," "Sailors' Songs and Dances," "," and "Tempest," with Eecitations of an English version of the poem "La Mer," between the movements.) (First time in England.) The eight concerts above referred to will be fully noticed in our next issue. The introduction of fresh musical arrangements at Ihe Crystal Palace has led to important changes in the constitu tion of the famous orchestra, a considerable number of the players having resigned their posts in order to retain their evening engagements in town. The orchestra will, for the future, be in attendance daily from 2 to 10 p.m. (except on Saturdays, when their evenings will be free), during which time they will play at two con certs or operatic performances. On Thursday evenings, Vocal and Instrumental and Concerts will be given by the Crystal Palace Choir, the orchestra, and eminent vocalists, Mr. August Manns conducting. On Saturday evenings, Promenade Concerts will be given by the Crystal Palace Military Band under Mr. Herbort Godfrey. 52 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

HENSCHEL CONCERTS. (Formerly the London Symphony Concerts.) J St. James's Hall. Conductor — Mr. Geoeoe Henschel. This, the eleventh season, was especially notable as being the last of a series which Mr. Henschel has, in spite of much discouragement, carried on for some years with praiseworthy enterprise and determination. In view, however, of the recent increase in the number of other Orchestral Concerts of the greatest merit the decision taken appears to be the right one. But it must not be forgotten that, to a very considerable extent, we are indebted to Mr. Henschel's persevering efforts for the present popularity of orchestral music of the highest class. A speoial interest is consequently attached to the List (given on pp. 54 — 59) of the works performed, and the Soloists who appeared during the eleven seasons. The 1896-7 season opened, under the above change of designation, on November 12th, 1896. The programme included Wagner's " Meistersinger " overture; Brahms's First Symphony ; a novelty in the shape of a symphonic poem, "Richard III," by F. Smetana ; and Liszt's E flat Pianoforte Concerto, the soloist being Miss Adele aus der Ohe, who made her first appearance in England. Mrs. Henschel and Mr. Ffrangcon-Davies sang the duet from the last act of Goetz's " Taming of the Shrew." At the second concert, on December 3rd, 1896, was per formed for the first time in England a " Te Deum," by Antonin Dvorak. It is in four movements, the music being strongly Slavonic in character. There are only, two solo parts, which were admirably sung by Miss Fillunger and Mr. Daniel Price ; the choral portions being rendered by Mr. Henschel's choir. The work is described as one of " exceptional beauty and power." Mr. Henschel's morning hymn, " Soon night will pass," originally written as a song with pianoforte accom paniment, but now scored for chorus and orchestra, met with a very favourable reception and was encored. Wagner's " Faust " overture, and Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony completed the programme. ' The third concert on January 14th, 1897, began with the somewhat rarely heard overture to Schumann's opera ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — HENSCHEL. 53

" Genoveva," which was followed by Beethoven's "Elegiac Ode " (op. 118), for four voices and strings, the vocalists being Mrs. Henschel, Miss Goudar, Mr. W. Ford, and Mr. G. Holmes. Tscha'ikowsky's " Symphonie Pathetique " ; Grieg's Piano forte Concerto in A minor, the solo part played by Miss llona Eibenschiitz ; and the "Tannhauser" Overture were the other items of a varied and interesting programme. The fourth concert, on February 4th, had for its chief feature a performance of Brahms's " Requiem." The vocalists were Miss Evangeline Florence and Mr. George Holmes ; and the choruses were sung by Mr. Henschel's choir. The remainder of the programme consisted of the Prelude to Wagner's " " and Brahms's Pianoforte Concerto in D minor (op. 15), the solo part being finely played by Miss Fanny Davies. The fifth concert, on February 18th, was In Memoriam of Wagner. The selection from this master's works comprised the Good Friday's spell music from "" ; the orches tral arrangement of the Prelude and Finale from ' ' Tristan and Isolde " ; the final scene from the " Valkyrie," the parts of Brunnhilde and Wotan being rendered by Mdme. Marie Duma and Mr. Charles Clarke respectively; and the "Bide of the Valkyries," which concluded the concert. The programme also included Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony. At the sixth concert, on February 25th, Tscha'ikowsky's " Symphonie Pathetique" in B minor was repeated "by desire." The evening was opened with Dr. Hubert Parry's Overture "To an unwritten Tragedy," written for and pro duced at the Worcester Festival of 1893. Brahms's Concerto, for violin and violoncello, in A minor (op. 102), was well played by Messrs. Joseph and Paul "Ludwig; and Mrs. Henschel sang Liszt's setting of "Kennst du das Land." The seventh concert, on March 11th, included a new "Idyle " for orchestra, by B. Luard Selby, performed for the first time. A particularly interesting item was the dramatic rendering by Mr. Henschel of Saul's dream from the oratorio "King 54 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Saul," by Dr. Hubert Parry, who conducted the performance of this extract. Beethoven's Fifth Symphony in C minor, and Weber's Overture to " Euryanthe " were also performed. The programme of the eighth concert comprised Mozart's Overture to " " ; Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D (op. 61), the solo part well played by Mr. Maurice Sons ; Haydn's Symphony in G (No. 13 of Breitkopf and Hartel's Edition) ; and Liszt's " Tasso — Lamento e Trionfo," the second of his twelve symphonic poems. The ninth concent, on April 1st, concluded the season, when a performance was given of Bach's Passion music, according to St. Matthew, Dr. Troutbeck's version being adopted. The soloists were Miss Dale, Mdme. Marian McKenzie, Mr. Charles Clarke, Mr. James Leyland, and Mr. Daniel Price, the last named being excellent in the bass solos. Lady Halle was the solo violinist, and Messrs. Henry Bird, J. M. Coward, and Oliver King assisted at the organ, harmonium, and pianoforte respectively. List of works performed at the London Symphony Concerts during the Eleven Seasons, 1886 to 1897, with a list of the soloists who appeared in the course of the series.1 Baoh, J. S. — Suite in D. Pastoral Music from the Christmas Oratorio. Concerto for Two Violins, in D minor. Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue for Pianoforte. Prelude in E, for Violin. Passion Music (according to St. Matthew). Bach, C. Ph. E.— Symphony in F, No. 3. Beethoven. — Symphony in C, No. I, Op. 21. Symphony in D, No. 2, Op. 36 (3). Symphony in E flat, "Eroica," No. 3, Op. 55 (11). Sym phony in B flat, No. 4, Op. 60 (3). Symphony in C minor, No. 5, Op. 67 (9). Pastoral Symphony, No. 6, in F, Op. 68 (3). Symphony in A, No. 7, Op. 92 (4). Symphony in F, No. 8, Op. 93 (2). Choral Symphony, No. 9, in ]j minor, Op. 125 (4). Overture to Goethe's " Egmont." (5). Entr' Acte and Clarchen's Death, from the music to "Egmont." Clarchen's Songs from "Egmont" (2). Overture, " Leonora," No. 2. Overture, " Leonora," No. 3, Op. 72 (3). Over ture, " Weihe des Hauses," Op. 124 (3). Overture to " Coriolanus," Op. 62 (3). Overture, "Prometheus." Overture, "Fidelio." Scena and Aria, " Abscheulicher " from "Fidelio." Overture, "King Stephen." Overture in C, Op. 115. Romance, for Violin, in Q-, Op. 40. Romance, for Violin, in F, Op. 50. Concerto, for Pianoforte, No. 2, in 1 The number of performances, when more than one, is indicated by the figure in parenthesis. ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — HENSCHEL. 55 B flat, Op. 19. Concerto, for Pianoforte, No. 3, in C major, Op. 34. Concerto, for Pianoforte, Violin, and Violoncello, in C, Op. 56 (2). Concerto, for Pianoforte, in G, No. 4, Op. 58 (3). Concerto, for Violin, inD, Op. 61 (4). Concerto, for Pianoforte, in E flat, No. 5, Op. 73 (4). Turkish March from the " Ruins of Athens." Music to a "Ritterballet." Terzetto, " Tremate empj," Op. 116. Elegiac Ode, Op. 118, for Four Voices and Strings (2). Scena and Aria, " Ah ! Perfido." Aria (words from Goethe's " Claudine von Villa Bella "), Composed 1790. Choral Phantasy for Pianoforte, Soli, Chorus, and Orchestra, Op. 80 (2). Missa Solemnis, Op. 125, for Chorus, Soli, and Orchestra. (Songs with Piano) "Adelaide." (2). " Busslied." " An die Hoffnung." Bennett, W. Sterndalr. — Overture to Byron's " Parisina." Berlioz. — Symphony, " Harold in Italy." Love Scene from " Romeo et Juliette." Overture to " King Lear" (2). "La Captive," Reverie for Contralto (3). Duo Nocturne from " Beatrioe et Benedict" (2). Rackoczy March from " Faust " (3). Bizet. — Suite No. 3, " Roma." Boccherini. — Largo, for Violoncello, in C. Adagio and Allegro, for Violoncello, in A. Brahms. — Symphony in C minor, No. 1, Op. 68 (5). Symphony in D, No. 2, Op. 73 (5). Symphony in F, No. 3. Serenade in D, Op. 11. Concerto for Pianoforte, in D minor, Op. 15 (2). Concerto for Violin, in D, Op. 77 (2). Concerto in A minor, for Violin and Violon , Op. 102 (4). Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80 (4). Tragic Overture, Op. 81 (2). Variations on a theme of Haydn's, Op. 56. Requiem. Rhapsody for Contralto, Male Chorus, and Orchestra, Op. 5iS. Beidob, Dr. J. F. — Overture, " Morte d' Arthur." Beuch, Max. — Concerto for Violin, in G minor, No. 1, Op. 26 (3). Concerto for Violin, in D minor, No. 3 (1st mov.) Prelude to the Opera, "Lorely." " Kol Nidrei," for Violoncello and Orohestra. Scottish Fantaisa, for Violin. Scena for Contralto, from " Aohilleus." Chrrurini. — Overture to "Les Abencerages." Chopin. — Concerto, for Pianoforte, in E minor, Op. 11. Concerto, for Pianoforte, in F minor, Op. 21. Polonaise, for Pianoforte, in A flat. Nocturne, No. 17, for Pianoforte. Cordek, Feed. — Idyl, "Evening on the Seashore." Coven, F. H. — Air with Variations, Lullaby, and Minuet, from the Suite for Strings, " In the Olden Times." Symphony in F, No. 5. Duvivier, A. D. — Symphonic Poem, " The Triumph of Bacchus." DvorAx. — Symphony, No. 5, in E minor, "From the New World," Op. 95. Overture to " The Peasant a Rogue." Slavic Dance in C, Op. 46, No. 1. Slavic Dance in A flat, Op. 46, No. 3. Slavic Rhapsody, No. 1, in F. Concerto, for Violin, in A. Te Doum. Foote, Aethtjk. — Serenade, for Strings, in E. Gade, Niels W. — Overture, " (2). Overture, "La the High lands." German, Ed. — Funeral Marob. Gernsheim, Fe. — Concerto, for Violin, in D, Op. 42. Glinka. — Scena and Aria, from "Russian and Ludmila." Komarinskaja. Gluck.— Overture to " Iphigenie en Aulide," with Wagner's ending. Air, for Tenor, from " Iphigenie en Tauride," " Unis des la plus tendre enfance." 56 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Gopard, 13. — " Sur le lac" for Violoncello. Goetz, H.— Duet from " The Taming of the Shrew." Golbmark. — Overture, " Sappho." Concerto, for Violin, in A. Goltermann, G. — Cantilene from the Concerto for Violoncello, Op. 14. Geceo. — Concerto, for Pianoforte, in A minor. Two Melodies for Strings, Op. 34 (2). First Suite from " Peer Gynt " (3). Songs : " Du mein Gedanke. " " Die Sonne gliiht." " Zwei braune Augen." Handbl. — Eecit. and Aria, " Lusinghe," from " Alessandro." Aria, " Pupille Stegnose," from " Muzio Scevola." Haydn. — Symphony in C, No. 7 (2). Symphony in B flat, No. 12 (5). Symphony in G, No. 13 (3). Concerto, for Violoncello, in D. Henschel. — Suite from the Music to "Hamlet." Stabat Mater for Soli, Chorus, and Orchestra. Ballad for Violin, Op. 39 (2). Hymne au Createur, Op. 41, No. 1 (2). Adieux de l'Hotesse Arabe, Op. 41, No. 2. Ballad, " There was an Ancient King." Morning Hymn, " Soon Night will pass," Chorus and Orchestra. Holmes, Henry.— Symphony, " Boscastle," in C, No. 3, Op. 43. Huder, Hans. — Concerto, for Pianoforte, in C, Op. 36. Humperdinck. — Prelude to " Hansel und Gretel." (2). Kino, Olivek. — Concerto, for Violin, in G minor. Klenqel, Julius. — Variations Capricieuses, for Violoncello. Liszt. —Symphonic Poem, "Les Preludes" (3). Symphonic Poem, " Tasso " (3). Symphonic Poem, "Orpheus." " Todtentanz," (Danse Macabre) for Pianoforte and Orchestra. Concerto, for Pianoforte, in E flat (3). Concerto, for Pianoforte, in A. Hungarian Fantasia, for Piano forte and Orchestra. Rhapsodie in D, No. 2, for Orchestra (3). Rhapsodie, No. 1 1, for Pianoforte. " Waldesrausehen," for Pianoforte. Song : ' . Kennst du das Land f ' ' MacCunn, HaMrsH. — Ballad for Orchestra " The Ship o' the Fiend." Overture, "The Land o' the Mountain and the Flood." Mackenzie, A. C— Nautical Overture " Britannia." Prelude to the Third Act (The Feast) of " The Troubadour " (2). Funeral March from "The Story of Sayid." Marshall-Hall, Geo. — Scena, The Defence of Earl Godwin before the Witan, from the Opera, " Harold." Massenet, J. — Air de Salomfi from " Herodiade." Air from " Esclarmonde." Mendelssohn.— Symphony in A minor, " Scotch" No. 3, Op. 56 (3). Symphony in A, No. 4. Sjmphony in D minor, No. 5, Op. 107, "Reformation." Overture to " Camacho's Wedding." Overture to " Ruy Bias" (2). Overture, "Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage." Overture, " Fingal's Cave " (2). Overture to "St. Paul." Overture to "Athalie." Concerto for Violin, Op. 64(2). Concerto-Aria " Infelice," Op. 94. " Hear my Prayer," for Soprano Solo and Chorus (2). First Walpurgis Night, for Soli, Chorus, and Orchestra. Molique. — Andante and Finale, from the Concerto for Violoncello in D. Monsionv. — Chaconne et Rigaudon, from " Aline." Moor, Emanuel.— Symphony, " In Memoriam Ludwig Kossuth." Concert-Overture in D minor. Concerto, for Pianoforte, in D. Moszkowski. — Concerto for Violin, in C. Mozart. — Symphony in G minor (2). Symphony in E flat (2). Sym phony in C, "Jupiter." Symphony in D (B. and H. No. 38). Serenade ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — HENSCHEL. 57 in D, " Haffner." Notturno Serenade, for four small Orchestras. Over ture to " The Magic Flute " (4). Overture to " Idomeneo." Concerto, for Pianoforte, in D minor. Adagio in E, for Violin (2). Duos, Trios, and Quintets, from " Cosi fan tutte." Nicolai, Otto.— Overture to " The Merry Wives of Windsor." Paderewski. — Polish Phantasy, Op. 19 (MS.). Paoanini. — Concerto for Violin in D. Variations, for Violin. Parry, C. Hurert H. — Symphonic Suite in A minor. Overture to " An unwritten Tragedy." " Saul's Dream," vocal extract from Oratorio, " King Saul." Piatti, A. — ." Bergamasca," for Violoncello. Poppeh, D. — "Elfentanz," for Violoncello. Suite, for 'Cello, "Im Walde." Praeoek, Fekd. — Symphonic Poem in F. Kameau. Air, with Flute, from "Hippolyte et Aricie." Raff, Joachim. — Symphony in E, " Lenore." Menuet and Gavotte, from the Suite for Pianoforte and Orchestra, Op. 200. Reinecke — Entr'acte, from " King Manfred." Rideout, Percy. — Symphonic Poem, " Epipsychydion." Ries, Franz. — Moto perpetuo, for Violin, Op. 34. Rurinstein. — Symphony, No. 2, " Ocean." Symphony in A minor, No. 6, Op. 3. Concerto, for Pianoforte, in D minor, Op. 70, No. 4 (2). Hochzeits-Zug, from " Feramors." Polonaise in D.from the " Bal Cos tume." Duet, " Wo find' ich ihn," from "Die Makkabaer." Saint-Saens, Camillr. — Concerto, for Pianoforte, in G. minor. Con certo, for Pianoforte, in C. Concerto, for Violin, in B minor. Concerto, for Violoncello, in A minor. Ballet Music from " Henry VIII." Danse Macabre. (2) Air, "Amour viens aider," from "Samson." Song: " L'enlevemeut." Scharwenka. — Scherzo in B flat minor, for Pianoforte. Schurert. — Symphony in C, No. 7. Symphony in B minor, No. 8, unfinished. (10). Overture in E minor. Ballet Music from " Rosa- munde." Songs : " Memnon," orchestrated by Brahms. " Gehcimes," orchestrated by Brahms. " Der Doppelgiinger." Schumann.— Symphony in B flat, No. 1, Op. 38. Symphony in C, No. 2, Op. 61. Symphony in D minor, No. 4, Op. 120 (4). Overture to " Genoveva," Op. 81 (4). Overture to Byron's "Manfred" (2). Over ture, Scherzo, and Finale, Op. 52. Concerto in A minor, for Pianoforte and Orchestra, Op. 5 1 (2). Gartenmelodie, for Violin. "Am Spring- hrunnen," for Violin. Abendlied, for Violin. Song, " Pro vencalisches Lied." Selry, B. Luard. — " Idyle," for Orchestra. Smetana, F. — Symphonic Poem, " Richard III." Smyth, E. M. — Overture, " Anthony and Cleopatra." Suite in E, for Strings. Spohk. — Concerto for Violin, No. 9, Op. 55 (2). Dramatic Concoito for Violin. Adagio in F, from the Violin Concerto in D minor. Stanford, C. V. — Overture to "The Canterbury PilgrimB." Songs: Prince Madoc's "Farewell," "Sweet Isle" (orchestrated by) . Stojowski, Sio. Dr.— " Fileuse," for Pianoforte. Strauss, R. — Symphonic Phantasy, " Aus Italien," Parts 1 and 3. Sullivan. —Incidental music to Shakespeare's "Tempest." ' Syendsen. — Romance, for Violin, in G. 58 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Tscelajkowsey.— Overture, " 1812" (2). March Slave, Op. 31. Elegie for Strings (2). Concerto, for Pianoforte, in B flat minor. "Symphonie Pathetique" in B minor (2). Thane, Charles. — Scena and Prayer, from the Opera " Wanda." ViEUXTEStPS. — Adagio and Finale, from the Concerto for Violin, in E. Volxmann. — Concerto, in A minor, for Violoncello. Serenade in F for Strings, No. 2, Op. 62. Waonek. — Symphony in C, MS. (2). Overture, " Die Feen." Over ture to " " (2). Overtureto " The Flying Dutchman" (4) Senta's Ballad from the " Flying Dutchman." Overture to " Tannhaaser " (11). Elisabeth's Greeting to the Hall, from "Tannhauser" (3). Overture, "Faust" (3). Prelude to "Lohengrin" (7). Lohengrin's Legend, and Farewell to Elsa, from "Lohengrin." (2). Elsa's "Gesang an die Liifte," from "Lohengrin." Elsa's Dream, from" Lohengrin." Overture to " The Mastersingers of Nuremburg " (11). Introduction to the 3rd Act of " The Mastersingers of Nuremburg" (4). Introduction to Act III,, Dance of the Apprentices, Procession of the Masters, and Homage to Sachs, from " The Mastersingers " (7). Pogner's Address, from " The Mastersingers." Quintet from the 3rd Act of " The Master singers" (3). Prize Song, from "The Mastersingers." Walther's Wer- begesang, from " The Mastersingers." ' Monologue, from Act II. of "The Mastersingers." Hans Sach's Monologue, "Wahn Wahn," from "The Mastersingers." Duet, Eva and Sachs, from "The Mastersingers." Traume (Dreams), a study for Orchestra to " Tristan and Isolde " (6). Prelude and Finale (Isolde's Liebestod), from " Tristan and Isolde " (11). Wotan's Farewell to Brunnhilde, and Fire, Charm, from "The Valkyrie" (3). The (6). Siegfried's Death-March, from the " Gotterdiimmerung " (3). Procession of the Gods into "Walhall, from "Das Rhein Gold" (4). " Waldweben " from " Siegfried." Siegfried's Journey to the Rhine, from the " Gotter diimmerung " (3). Prelude to "Parsifal" (6). Klingsor's Magic Garden and the Flower Maidens, from "Parsifal." Soenebythe Holy Spring, " Charfreitags-Zauber," from the 3rd Act of "Parsifal" (9). Siegfried Idyll (8). Huldigung's Marsch (5). Kaisermarsoh (6). Festival March, "." Songs: " Dors, mon enfant," "Der Engel," " Attente." Werer. — Overture to "Der Freisehutz." Cavatina, "Und oh die Wolke," from " Der Freisehutz." Scena and Aria, " Leise, leise," from "Der Freischiitz's Overture to "Oberon" (6). Scena and Aria, "Ocean," from " Oberon." Overture to "Euryanthe" (2). Menuet from the 1st Act of "Euryanthe" Cavatine, " When the orb of day," from " Euryanthe." Overture to Schiller's" Turandot." Jubilee Over ture. Adagio iind Rondo from the Concerto for Bassoon, Op. 75. Entr'acte from " The Three Pintos." Concertstiick, for Pianoforte, in F. minor. Wieniawski, Heney. — Legende, for Violin, Op. 17. Polonaise Bril- lante in A, for \iolin. SOLOISTS. Vocal. — Mdme. Albani, Miss Boye, Miss , Miss Pauline Cramer, Miss Dale, Miss Edmee de Dreux, Mdme. Marie Duma, Mrs. Eaton, Mdme. de Fonblanque, Mdlle. Fillunger, Mrs. Katharine Fisk, Miss Evangeline Florence, Miss Goudar, Miss Marguerite Hall, Miss ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS— QUEEN'S HALL. 59 Hamlin, Mrs. Henschel, Mies Medora Henson, Mdme. Hope Glenn, Miss Agnes Janson, Miss Agoes Larkcom, Miss Lena Little, Miss Nancy Mcintosh, Mdme. Marian McKenzie, Mies Annie Marriott, Mdme. Nordica, Miss Esther Palliser, Mdme. Clara Poole, Mdlle. Marie Schneider, Mrs. Tree, Miss Emily Winant, Miss Gwladys Wood, Mr. Hayden G. Bailey, Mr. Arthur Barlow, Mr. , Mr. Charles Clarke, Mr. Franklin Clive, Mr. Ffrangcon-Davies, Herr von Dulong, Mr.W. Ford, Mr. Flunket Greene, Mr. Orlando Harley, Mr. MaxHeinrich, Mr. Henschel, Mr. Geo. E. Holmes, Mr. Eliot Hubbard, Mr. Maldwyn Humphries, Mr. Hirwen Jones, Mr. Charles Kaiser, Mr. C. Karlyle, Mr. James Leyland, Mr. Edward Lloyd, Mr. Iver McKay, Mr. J. Henry McKinley, Mr. Alec Marsh, Mr. Whitney Mockridge, Sir. Oscar Niemann, Mr. Henry Piercy, Mr. Daniel Price, Mr. John Probert, Mr. , Mr. Santley, Mr. , Mr. Herbert Thorndike, Mr. Arthur Walenn, Mr. Edwin Wareham. iNSTbtMENTAL {Pianoforte). — Mdme. Augarde, Miss Fanny Davies, Mdlle. Eibenschutz, Mdme. Esipoff, Miss Amina Goodwin, Mdme. Haas, Mdlle. Janotha, Mdlle. Szumowska, Mi>s Matbilde Verne, Mies , Mr. Leonard Borwick, Mr. Fred. Dawson, Mons. Diemer, Mr. Arthur Friedheim, Sir Charles Halle, Mr. Frits Hartvigson, Mr. Em. Moor, M. Paderewski, Mr. Max Pauer, Herr Schbnberger, Mons, Slivinski, Herr Stavenhagen. (Violin.) — Lady Halle, Miss Nettie Carpenter, Miss Beatrice Langley, Mrs. Liddell (Miss Emily Shinner), Miss Geraldine Morgan, Miss Marie Motto, Mdlle. Frida Scotta; Mdlle. Irma Sethe, Sefior Arbos, Herr Willy Burmester, Mr. Richard Gompertz, Mons. Gorski, Mr. Hugo Hermann, Mr. Willy Hess, Herr Joachim, Mr. J. Kruee, Mr. Joseph Ludwig, Mr. E. Mahr, Mr. Ondricek, Mons. Achillo Rivarde, Mons. Emile Sauret, Mr. Maurice Sons, Mons. Cesar Thom son, Herr Hans Wesseley, Mons. Ysaye. (Viola). — Mr. . ( Violoncello.) — Herr Hugo Becker, Mr. Carl Fuchs, Master Jean Gerardy, Herr Robert Hansmann, Herr Julius Klengel, Mr. Paul Ludwig, Signor Piatti, Herr David Popper. (Bassoon.) — Mr. W. B. Wotton. Choeus. — Mr. Henschel's Choir.

QUEEN'S HALL SYMPHONY CONCERTS. Mb. Newman was well advised, with such good material at hand as the Promenade Concerts' Orchestra, under Mr. Henry J. Wood, in starting a series of Saturday Afternoon Sym phony Concerts. The success of this venture was of so decided a character that the originally announced series of three concerts, beginning on January 30th, 1897, was ex tended to four and then to six ; a second series of six concerts following after an interval of three weeks. The high standard of efficiency attained by the Orchestra under their talented conductor was doubtless the chief factor in the success achieved ; but credit must also be given for the 60 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. attractive character of the programmes, which, in addition to accepted masterpieces, included many novelties. It has been pointed out, as an interesting fact, that the Orchestra playing at these concerts contained, out of a total of 103, only 14 members bearing foreign names.

First Series. First Concert, Jan. 30. — The first part of the programme was devoted to Schubert's compositions in honour of the cen tenary of the birth of that composer on January 31st. The works chosen were the " Unfinished " Symphony in B minor; the " Rosamunde " Overture and Entr'acte in B flat ; and two songs, "The Erl King" and "The Lay of the Imprisoned Huntsman," sung by Mr. Watkin Mills. The second half of the concert had for its chief feature the first performance in England of Glazounoff's Fifth Symphony in B flat (op. 55). This young Russian composer was born at St. Petersburg in 1865. The remaining items were Wagner's "Siegfried " Idyll, and the " Malagueiia," from Moszkowski's opera " Boabdil." Second Concert, Feb. 6. — With the exception of Dvorak's " New World" Symphony, the music at this concert consisted of excerpts from Wagner's works. The programme included the "Venusberg" music from the Paris version of " Tann- hiiuser"; the Prelude and Death Song from " " ; the " Walkiirenritt " ; the Trauermarsch from " Got- terdammerung " ; the Overture to "Die Meistersinger " ; and part of the Grail Scene from " Parsifal." Third Concert, Feb. 20. — This concert was of exceptional interest, the programme including, in addition to Tschai- kowsky's Sixth Symphony in B minor, two works new to English audiences. The more important of these was Tschaikowsky's Overture to A. N. Ostrovsky's drama "L'Orage." The other new piece was Raff's arrangement for orchestra of Bach's famous Chaconne in D minor for violin solo. Tschaikowsky's "Nutcracker" Suite, the Good Friday music from "Parsifal," and Beethoven's " Leonora " Over ture (No. 2) completed the programme. Fourth Concert, Feb. 27. — At this concert were played, ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — QUEEN'S HALL. 61 for the first time in England, a " Tragic Symphony " (op. 40) by Felix Draescke, and the introduction to Act 2 from Hum- perdinck's opera " Die Konigskinder." The two works were in striking contrast, the former being as dull and wearisome as the latter was lively and charming. The other orchestral works were by Wagner, and comprised the Overture to " The Flying Dutchman ; a selection from " Die Meistersinger " ; the Prelude to "Parsifal"; and the Overture to "Tann- hauser." Fifth Concert, March 20. — The novelty at this concert was the first performance in England of Cesar Franck's symphonic poem " Le Chasseur Maudit," founded on Burger's ballad " Der Wilde Jaeger," and originally produced at a Pasdeloup concert in 1884. Much interest was felt in the performance of Tscha'ikowsky's Fifth Symphony in E minor, a work which improves on acquaintance, and is recognized as a worthy companion to the " Pathetic." Another work, characteristic of the modern Russian school, was Kimsky-Korsakoff's " Capriccio Espagnol " (op. 34), a suite in five movements. The other orchestral works were Berlioz's " Marche Hongroise " ; Wagner's " Ride of the Val kyries " ; and an orchestral arrangement, by H. Esser, of Bach's fine Organ Toccata in F. Sixth Concert, April 3. — Tho first performance in London took place at this concert of Alexander Borodine's "Danses Polovtsiennes " from his opera " Prince Igor." The programme included also Tscha'ikowsky's " Pathetic " Symphony; Dvorak's symphonic poem " Der Wasserman " ; Liszt's fourth Hungarian Rhapsody; Grieg's first "Peer Gynt " Suite ; and the Prelude to the third Act of ' ' Lohengrin."

Second Series. First Concert, April 24. — The programme of this concert was devoted to orchestral works by Brahms, and included the "Tragic" Overture (op. 81), the Second Symphony in D (op. 73), and the Academic Festal Overture (op. 80). Mdme. Blanche Marchesi was the vocalist. Second Concert, May 1 . — The compositions of Grieg were chiefly drawn upon for this concert, and performances were given of the Concert-Overture "In Autumn" (op. 11); the 62 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Pianoforte Concerto in A minor (op. 16), the solo part of 'which was played by Miss Adela Verne ; 's orchestral arrangement of the four Norwegian Dances (op. 35), origin ally written for pianoforte duet; the second "PeerGynt" Suite ; and the prelude, intermezzo, and triumphal march from the incidental music to Bjornson's tragedy "Sigurd Jorsalfar " (op. 56). Additional interest and variety was given to the concert by the first performance in England of Anton Arensky's Sym phony in B minor (op. 4), written when the composer was about twenty. Third Concert, May 8. — Beethoven was the composer whose works were chiefly dealt with at this concert, the Fifth Symphony in C minor, and the Violin Concerto in D being performed. The solo in the latter was played by Herr Otto Spamer. The novelty brought forward was a Carnival Overture (op. 45) by Alexander Glazounoff, a special feature of which is the introduction of an organ solo. Fourth Concert, May 15. — This was a Tschaikowsky Concert, the programme being entirely devoted to works by that composer. Two compositions of considerable import ance were performed for the first time in England, viz., the Overture to his first opera "Voivoda," and a Suite for Orchestra (No. 3, in G, op. 55). The Overture is the most important number remaining of the opera which was pro duced in 1869. The composer was so dissatisfied with his work that he subsequently burned the score. The Suite con sists of four movements, the last of which is unquestionably the best. About nine years ago the Finale was conducted by the composer at a Philharmonic Concert, that being the only movement of the work he cared to have performed. The Symphony selected for performance was the Fourth, in F minor (op. 36), first heard at a Philharmonic Concert on June 1st, 1893, conducted by the composer. The concert concluded with the " Capriccio Italien " (op. 45). Fifth Concert, May 22. — This being Wagner's (he was born on May 22nd, 1813), the concert consisted wholly of that master's works. Included were the Overture ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS QUEEN'S HALL. 63 to "The Flying Dutchman"; the Overture and Venusberg music from " Tannhauser," the " Ride of the Valkyries"; the " Trauermarsch " from "Die Gotterdammerung " ; and the Preludes to "Parsifal," to Act ILL of "Die Meister- singer," and the Prelude and Liebestod from " Tristan und Isolde." The vocalist was Mr. Louis Frohlich, who sang excerpts from "Tannhauser." Sixth Concert, May 29. — The first season of these Sym phony Concerts was concluded on this date, when the first performance in England was given of Saint- Saens's setting for solo voice and orchestra of Tictor Hugo's tragic ballad " La Fiancee du Timbalier," the solo being sung by Mdme. Marchesi. M. Gregorowitsch, a young Russian violinist who studied under Wieniawski and Joachim, made his debut in England at this concert, and achieved a great success by his rendering of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto. The chief Orchestral works were Tscha'ikowsky's "Pa thetic" Symphony, and Beethoven's "Leonora" Overture (No. 3).

QUEEN'S HALL PROMENADE CONCERTS. The history of Promenade Concerts in this country, since their introduction in 1838, would scarcely justify any sanguine anticipations as to the artistic and popular success of such concerts at the present time. It is, therefore, particularly gratifying to record the unqualified success of the Queen's Hall Promenade Concerts, at which important novelties of every school and style have been regularly introduced, as well as the recognized masterpieces of past and present times. The executive ability of the orchestra has increased with a steady rapidity until it has reached almost the highest standard of excellence. The very existence of a promenade is, to the majority of serious musicians, an almost insurmountable hindrance to the enjoyment and appreciation of any music requiring sustained attention ; and it may, therefore, be fairly urged that the success of these concerts is to some extent owing to the fact 64 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. that the promenade is not used as such. One can stand there and listen to the music, and be able to change one's position between the pieces performed, but there is no actual promenad ing, nor are there any of the objectionable conditions appar ently hitherto inseparable from the Promenade Concert. The immense improvement in the taste of the musical public has been kept pace with, and the programmes have been framed accordingly. Mr. Robert Newman deserves the highest praise for the enterprising way in which these attractive concerts have been maintained. It is doubtless owing to their success that he has been encouraged to establish the Symphony Concerts, the Sunday Orchestral Concerts, and the Queen's Hall Choral Society. Aided by his Conductor, Mr. Henry J. Wood, he has in a short time given a vigorous impetus to musical progress in England, and has won for the Queen's Hall Concerts a position unsurpassed in this or any other country. The 1 896 season began on August 29, with sixty excellent players, the number being increased to ninety on September 12, and to one hundred and three on October 10, up to which date the concerts were given nightly. On September 23, 1896, a special concert was given in com memoration of the Queen's "Record Reign," when Sir Alex ander Mackenzie's " Britannia" Overture ; a new " tion " March, by Mr. Percy Pitt; and Mendelssohn's " Hymn of Praise," were performed with a spirit that aroused the enthusiasm of the enormous audience. On October 9, M. Wiegand, the renowned City Organist of , New , played Mendelssohn's Sixth in D minor, and Bach's fine Toccata and Fugue in the same key. After October 10 the concerts were continued every Saturday evening until April 10. The Boxing Day concert and that on January 2, 1897, were devoted to Wagner's music; and on February 13, the anni versary of Wagner's death, in 1883, the entire first part of the concert was devoted to his works. The last-named was so successful that the two following concerts were of a similar character. Space will not allow of detailed mention of these concerts, but the following list of the principal novelties produced during the season should be of special interest. ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — QUEEN'S HALL. 65 Date of Otmposer. Title of Composition. Performance. Ames, Carlowitz Petite Suite for Orchestra " A Summer Day in the Country " Nov. 28, 1896 Areneky, Anton Second Orchestral Suite (op. 23) "Silhouettes" Jan. SO, 1897 Brahms-Dvorak Brahms's Hungarian Dances, Nos. 17 to 21 (Orchestrated by Dvorak) Nov. 7, 1896 Bright, Miss Dora " Liebeslied " for Orchestra Mar. 6, 1897 Burgmein, J " Fantasia Hongroise " , 18, 1897 Chabrier, E " Joyeuse Marche." " Slavonic Dance " from the Opera "Le roi malgre' lui" Crowther, G. W. F " Concertstiiok " for Pianoforte and Orchestra Dargomijsky " Cossack Dance " Jan. 9, 1897 Delibes Ballet music from 1' Kassya " „ Dvorak " Der Wassermann " (" The Water Sprite") Nov. 14, 1896 " Die Mittagehexe " (" The Noon-Witch") „ 21,1896 Elvey,SirQeorge— Wood, Gavotte a la mode ancienne by Sir George Henry J Elvey. Orchestrated by Mr. Henry J. Wood Dec. 6, 1896 Ford, Ernest " Scenes des Bacchanales," arranged from the composer's " Faust " ballet Jan. 16, 1897 Franchetti, Alberto " Symphony in E minor " Oot. 8, 1896 Frewin, T. H " Mazeppa." Ballade for Orchestra Sept. 26, 1896 Glazounoff "Scenes de Ballet" (op. 52) , 24, 1896 Grieg— Due Melody in F, and 2 of the set of 25 Piano forte pieces entitled " Nordische Tanze und FolkBweisen " by Eduard Grieg ; transcribed for String Orchestra by F. Due Oct 6, 1896 Grieg— Sitt Norwegian Dances (op. 85) by Eduard Grieg, orchestrated by Hans Sitt Dec. 12, 1896 Horrocks, Miss Amy E. Orchestral Legend "Undine" Feb. 6, 1897 Itasse, Leon " Bhapsodie Espagnole" Oct. 8, 18£6 Kistler, Cyril " Fest March " Lalo Orchestral Suite from ballet .' Noumana" „ 24,1896 Massenet Overture to " Le Cid" , 1, 1896 " Rhapsodie Mauresque," and March from "LeCid" 8, 1896 Matras. Miss Maud "Ballade for Violin aad Orchestra" Mar. 13, 189T Modzkowski Three numbers from the ballet " Laurin'* Mottl Suite for Orchestra " Ballet airs from the operas of Gluck" Jan. 16, 1897 Nicode, J. L " Symphonic Variations in C minor" Paderewski — Ford " Minuet in A," orchestrated by Ernest Ford Oct. 10, 1896 Pierno, Gabriel Orchestral Suite "Izeyl" Jan. 28, 1897 Pitt, Percy " Coronation March " Sept. 23, 1896 Miniature Suite " Fetes Galantes " Dec. 12, 1896 Rimsky — Korsakoff " Capriccio Espagnol " (op. 84) Sept. 24. 1896 Symphony Suite (op. 35) "Scheherazade" Dec. 5, 1896 Thieriot, Ferdinand " Binfonietta " in E (op. 55) Nov. 7, 1896 Tschaikowsky Suite (op. 71.a.) from the ballet "The Nutcracker" Oct. 17, 1896 Umlauft, Paul Prelude to the Opera " Evanthia " Mar. 27, 1897 West, John E Incidental music to Longfellow's " King Robert of Sicily " Oot. 8, 1896 {The works are for Orchestra unless otherwise stated.) 1897 Series. Mr. Rorert Newman began his third series of these con certs on August 28th. The band, under Mr. Henry J. Wood, F 66 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. had been reorganized, twenty-seven new instrumentalists having been appointed. Works of all schools were again performed, and several novelties produced. Of the latter may be mentioned, on September 1st, Cesar Cui's " Suite Miniature " (op. 20) ; on September 3rd, a Romance and Fandango, by Napravnik ; on September 4th, an Entr'acte, entitled "Summer Dreams," by Mr. W. H. Squire; and on September 10th, seven " Sketches for Orchestra," by Mr. T. H. Frewin. On October 9th, was produced a clarinet con certino, by Mr. Percy Pitt, based upon a few themes and some florid passages written by the famous clarinet player, Cavallini, which were brought to Mr. Pitt's notice by Mr. Manuel Gomez, first clarinettist of the Queen's Hall Orchestra. These passages have been developed by Mr. Pitt with much skill; and the solo part, played by Mr. Gomez, proved very effective, and was received with enthusiastic applause. The series came to a conclusion on October 16th.

EICHTER CONCERTS. Dr. Richter commenced his 1896 Autumn series of orches tral concerts on October 20th, directing his fine band for the first time in the Queen's Hall. The programme comprised : Dvorak's "Scherzo Capriccioso " ; Liszt's third symphonic poem, " Les Preludes " ; Introduction to the third Act of "Die Meistersinger" ; " Siegfried Idyll " ; "Huldigung's Marsch," and Beethoven's "Egmont" overture. Second Concert, Oct. 26. — The first performance was given of a new symphonic poem, " The Golden Spinning Wheel," by Dvorak. The concert opened with Wagner's " Faust " overture; and fine performances were given of "Tschaikow- sky's "Pathetic" symphony, and Richard Strauss's "Till Eulenspiegel." The "Pitt der Walkiiren" concluded the programme. Third and Last Concert, Nov. 2. — The first part of the programme was devoted to a selection from Wagner's works, comprising " Die Meistersinger " overture; the preludes to "Parsifal" and " Tristan "—the latter followed by the ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — MOTTL. 6? " Liebestod "; and the "Preislied," sung by Mr. Edward Lloyd. The second part consisted of Beethoven's Choral Symphony, the choral portions of which were increased in diffi culty by the adoption of the high pitch. A remarkably fine rendering was given of the instrumental movements. The second series of these concerts began on May 24th, 1897, when an important novelty was introduced in the shape of Richard Strauss's first tone-poem "Don Juan" (op. 20). The symphony was Tschai'kowsky's "Pathetic," in which Dr. Kichter caused some sensation by laying down his baton in the movement in 5-4 time, and leaving his orchestra to play without conductor. Brahms's variations on Haydn's , " St. Antonii " ; Beethoven's "Leonora" overture (No. 3); and Wagner's " Meistersinger " Vorspiel completed the programme. At the subsequent concert on May 31st, Mr. F. H. Co wen's new symphony, "The Idyllic" (No. 6), was produced. M. Gabrilowitsch, a pupil of Rubenstein and Leschetitzky, aged nineteen, made his first appearance in England, and created a sensation by his brilliant playing in Tschai'kowsky's Pianoforte Concerto in B flat minor. Dvorak's three overtures, " In der Natur," "Carneval," and " Otello," were played consecu tively, in accordance with the composer's original intention, the same theme predominating in each. Wagner's ' ' Kaiser Marsch " concluded the concert. At the final concert on June 13th, a splendid perform ance was given of selections from Wagner's works, and of Beethoven's C minor symphony. Dates of Concerts, 1898 : — May 23, June 6, 13, and 20.

HERR MOTTL'S ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS. The first concert of this series was given on March 16th, 1897, at the Queen's Hall. The first part began with a fine performance of Mozart's Symphony in G minor ; and included Liszt's " Hungarian" Rhapsody in F minor, played in most brilliant style. These works were separated by the duet, "You are Sighing, Madame?" from Berlioz's opera, "Beatrice and Benedict," expressively sung, although in a German version of the text, by Frau Mottl and Fraulein 68 THE YEAH'S MUSIC. Tomschik. The second part of the programme was devoted to Wagner, and consisted of excerpts from "Die Go'tter- dammerung," comprising the "Rhine Journey," " Hag en's Watch," the scene between BrunnhiUe and Waltraute, and the impressive music which follows the murder of Siegfried. The vocal parts were sustained by Frau Mottl, Fraulein Tom schik, and Mr. Lempriere Pringle. The orchestral portion was very finely played. The second concert, on March 30th, was devoted to illustra tions of "The Development of the Overture." The following tabulated statement of the overtures performed, taken from The Musical Times, will be found interesting. Overture. Composer. i Date. Age. "Agrippina" . . . Handel . 1708 23 " Iphigenia in Aulis " . . Gluck . . 1773 59 " Magio Flute " . . . Mozart . 1791 35 "Leonora" (No. 3) . . Beethoven . 1805 35 "Freisohiitz" . . . Weber . . 1820 34 "Hebrides". . . . Mendelssohn. 1830 21 (revised 1832) "King Lear" . . . Berlioz . 1831 28 " Flying Dutchman" ) ( 1841 28 "Tannhiiuser" . }. . Wagner . ( 1845 32 " Meistersinger " . ) ( 1862 49 From this list it will be seen that the time covered is about one hundred and fifty years, which is too long a period to be dealt with satisfactorily in one concert. Several important writers of overtures, viz., Lulli, Cherubini, Rossini, Auber, Schumann, and Brahms, were entirely unrepresented in the scheme. Although in some cases an unusual was adopted the performances were excellent. The concert on April 1 3th was remarkable for a perform ance of Beethoven's Choral Symphony, a very fine choir from Leeds having been specially engaged. It is certainly a serious reflection on the quality and capacity of London Choral Societies that, when exceptionally good choral work is required, conductors should have to obtain choristers from Yorkshire. In the Finale of the symphony, the Leeds singers, who had been excellently trained by Mr. Adolf Beyschlag, did splendid service. They also sang the from " Lohengrin," and the march and chorus from " Tannhauser." To say that their fresh and beautiful singing was a revelation to the audience, is but to repeat what is always said when Yorkshire ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — COLONNE. 09 choristers are heard of England. Misses Esther Palliser and Rosa Green, and Messrs. 0. Fiseher-Sobell and Andrew Black, were the soloists in the symphony. The preludes to Acts I. and III. from "Lohengrin," and the Waldweben from "Siegfried," all magnificently played, completed the programme. At the fourth concert on May 11th, the chief feature was the performance of the second part from the second Act of " Parsifal," the title-role being sustained by Herr Heinrich Vogl, who sang at Her Majesty's Theatre in 1882, when the " Ring " was performed for the first time in England. The music of Kundry was excellently declaimed by Frau Mottl. The parts of the six maidens were sung by Misses Esther Palliser, Agnes Nicholls, Hilda Foster, Helen Jaxon, Eleanor Jones, and Ruby Shaw; and the choral portion was sung by the female choir from the Royal College of Music. The remainder of the programme consisted of Weber's " Oberon " overture, the Prelude and Liebestod from " Tristan und Isolde," and Smetana's symphonic poem, "Aus Bohmen's Hain und Fleur." The last-named, performed for the first time in England, is the fourth of a series of six works in similar form entitled " Mein Vaterland." The concert on May 18th was opened with Berlioz's third symphony, " Harold in Italy," which was finely interpreted, the viola solo part being played by Herr M. Balling on the Ritter viola-alta. A considerable portion of the third Act from " Parsifal " was performed, the excerpts beginning where Gurnemanss perceives the approach of the "Pure Fool." This part was sung by Herr Wachter, and Mr. David Bispham declaimed the words of Amfortas. Herr Vogl sustained the title-r61e. The male as well as the female of the Royal College of Music were called upon on this occasion, and fully merited the confidence placed in them. The orchestral part was magnificently played.

COLONNE CONCERTS. M. Colonne, with his fine orchestra of 103 performers, inaugurated his first English season (comprising four con 70 THE TEAR'S MUSIC.

certs) at the Queen's Hall, on October 12th, 1896. The pro gramme included Weber's "Jubilee" overture; Mendels sohn's "Reformation" symphony; the Berceuse from B. Godard's four- act opera " Jocelyn " ; the fourth number from D. Charpentier's Suite for Orchestra "Impressions of Italy" ; selections from Massenet's sacred opera " Herodiade," and from Berlioz's "Faust." MM. Baretti, Monteux, and Longy respectively distin guished themselves by their fine violoncello, viola, and playing. The finished singing of Mile. Marcella Pregi was also noteworthy. The second concert, on the following Wednesday, October 14th, was chiefly remarkable for a fine rendering of Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique." Mr. Mark Hambourg gave a brilliant rendering of the solo part of a Pianoforte Concerto in F by Edward Schiitt, this being the first performance in England. The remainder of the programme consisted of detached movements, and an arrangement for strings of Schumann's pianoforte pieces, "Scenes of Childhood." The movements referred to were, "Sous les Tilleuls" from Massenet's "Scenes Alsaciennes " ; the final portion of the first part of Cesar Franck's symphonic poem " Psyche " ; and the seventh and eleventh numbers from the third Act of Saint-Saens's opera "Ascanio." The third concert, on Friday, October 16th, opened with Bizet's Orchestral Suite "Koma." M. Vergnet sang very finely in "Le repos de la Sainte Famille," from Berlioz's "L'Enfance du Christ," and in excerpts from the second part of Saint-Saens's sacred opera "Samson et Dalila." Mrs. Katharine Fisk also sang in some of the solo portions of the latter work, and took part with M. Vergnet in the duet. M. Marix Loevensonn played the solo part of Saint-Saens's Concerto for violoncello and orchestra ; and the other pieces were a movement entitled, "La Nuit et 1' Amour," from the symphonic ode " Ludus pro Patria," by Augusta Holmes, the Pas du Voile and Scherzo from Chaminade's "Ballet Sym- phonique," " Callirrhoe," and the "Eide of the Valkyries." The final concert was held on the following (Saturday) afternoon, October 17th, when the principal work performed was Beethoven's Fifth Symphony in C minor. ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — LAMOUREUX. 71

Three movements from Bach's Third Suite in B minor gave M. Balleron, the flautist, an opportunity of displaying his skill to advantage, and Mr. Frederick Dawson had a similar oppor tunity of displaying his brilliant technique in Liszt's Piano forte Concerto in E flat. Other items were Berlioz's " Rackoczy " march ; the prelude to "Parsifal"; Gounod's "Hymne & St. Cecile"; and a Serenade lllyrienne and Aubade from Widor's incidental music to Dorchain's comedy, "Conte d'Avril " ; the concert and series being closed by a selection from the ballet music of Saint-Saens's opera, "Henry VIII."

LAMOUREUX CONCERTS. 51. Charles Lamoijreux and his Parisian orchestra (who made their first appearance in England on April 13th, 1896), gave a series of performances at the Queen's Hall on alter nate evenings and afternoons, from the 16th to the 21st November, 1896. The unanimity of attack, balance of tone, and delicacy in soft passages for which this orchestra is re markable, were again in striking evidence ; and their interpre tation of French works is probably unsurpassed. Among the principal works performed were : — Beethoven's ' ' Pastoral " and ' ' Eroica " , and the Seventh in A ; Schumann's Symphony in C ; Cesar Franck's Symphonic Pro- lude to the second part of the sacred cantata, "Redemption," composed in 1872, and the same composer's Symphony in D, both performed for the first time in England ; a Ballade Symphonique by M. Camille Chevillard, a son-in-law of M. Lamoureux ; M. Vincent d'Indy's " La Foret Enchantee," founded on "Uhland's ballad, "Harold"; M. Bourgault- Ducoudray's "Rhapsodie Cambodgienne," first performance in England; an overture entitled "Frithiof," by Theodore Dubois (successor to the late as head of the Paris Conservatoire), first performance in England ; Pdmski-Korsakoff's "Caprice Espagnol" (op. 34); Boro- dine's Sketch "On the Steppes of Central Asia " ; the over ture to Lalo's " Roi d'Ys " ; and Nos. 5 and 6 of Brahms's Hungarian Dances, orchestrated by Mr. Albert Barlow. A further series of six concerts was given from the 22nd to the 27th. March, 1897, when the principal works performed 72 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. were : — Beethoven's Fifth and Eighth Symphonies ; Brahms's Second Symphony in D ; Mozart's Symphony in 0 (the " Jupiter ") ; Schumann's Symphony in D minor (No. 4), the same composer's incidental music to Byron's "Manfred," and his Overture, " Herman and Dorothea " ; Saint-Saens's Pianoforte Concerto in F (op. 103), for the first time in Eng land ; the Symphonic Poem, "Le Rouet d'Omphale," and the prelude to the oratorio " Le Deluge " ; M. L. Boellmann's " Fantaisie Dialoguee " for organ and orchestra, the organ part being played by the composer; Berlioz's overture to "Benvenuto Cellini," and the prelude to "The Flight into Egypt" from the "Childhood of Christ"; M. Chabrier's Rhapsody for Orchestra "Espana"; M. Charpentier's " Serenade " from the Suite " Impressions of Italy " ; Lalo's " Hhapsodie Norvegienne " (first movement) ; Mendelssohn's "Euy Blas " overture ; and several selections from Wagner's works.

PADEREWSKI CONCERT. On April 9th, 1897, an orchestral concert, with M. Pade- rewski as soloist, was given at the Queen's Hall. The great pianist played in most brilliant style in Schumann's Piano forte Concerto in A minor, and in Liszt's first Concerto in E flat. Mr. Henry J. Wood's fine orchestra contributed largely to the talented soloist's success by the precision, expression, and sympathy with which they played. The programme comprised also Beethoven's " Prometheus " overture, Tschal- kowsky's " Casse-Noisette " suite, and Albert Barlow's orches tral arrangement of two of Brahms's Hungarian Dances, all of which were finely played.

MR. 'S ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. This concert, given at the Queen's Hall on December 15th, 1896, consisted entirely of music by British-born composers. The concert-giver's contributions to the programme were his Overture to "Eugene Aram," a four-act opera founded on Lord Lytton's novel, the first part of a " Symphonia," founded on Southey's poem, " The Curse of Kehama," and a series of five " Songs of Arabia," well sung by Miss Ella Bussell and ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS ROYAL ARTILLERY. 73

Mr. Bantock Pierpoint. The other composers represented were Mr. W. Wallace, Mr. A. Hinton, Mr. R. Steggall, Mr. Erskine Allon, and Mr. Stanley Hawley, whose music to Longfellow's poem, "The Legend Beautiful" (recited by Miss Lena Ashwell), possesses considerable merit, being both original and expressive.

ROYAL ARTILLERY BAND CONCERTS. An excellent concert was given on Friday, the 20th Novem ber, 1896, at the Queen's Hall, under the conductorship of Cavaliere L. Zavertal. The programme included Beethoven's Eighth Symphony ; the Prelude to " Lohengrin " ; the Stately Dance and Rustic Dance from Cowen's " English Dances in the Olden Style " ; the Minuetto from the first of Bizet's " L'Arlesienne " Suites; Handel's " Largo " ; Saint-Saens's " Marche Militaire Franchise"; and the Prelude to Gold- mark's opera, " The Cricket on the Hearth." At the concert on the 11th December, the principal feature was a fine performance of Beethoven's "Pastoral" symphony. The programme also included the overture to Stanford's " Shamus O'Brien"; a selection from Cowen's ''English Dances in the Olden Style " ; Svendsen's Norwegian Rhap sody (No. 4); Kaan's "Standchen"; Berlioz's " Valse des Sylphes " ; and the overture to Wagner's " Rienzi." These concerts served to prove the capacity of this orchestra to interpret in a highly satisfactory and artistic manner long and elaborate compositions, as well as those of a lighter character. The rendering of the Beethoven Symphonies was remarkable for spirited attack, crispness of execution, and careful attention to detail. Further concerts were given by this excellent band on March 26th, 1897, and April 23rd. At the former the programme was devoted to Schubert, and included the ■'Unfinished" symphony, the "Rosamunde" overture and entr'acte (No. 2), the " Ungarischer " and " Reiter " marches, the " Ave Maria," the Serenade, and one of the " Moments Musicals." At the latter concert was introduced a novelty, viz., the Introduction to Rozkosny's opera, " Die Moldaunixe," a 74 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. tuneful composition, executed with admirable point and precision. A good performance was given of Mozart's Sym phony in G minor. Other pieces included in the programme were the Menuet and Faran&oh from Bizet's second ' ' L' Arle- sienne" suite, Gounod's "Meditation," Signor Mancinelli's "Cleopatra" overture, Tschaikowsky's " Marche Solennelle," and the " Tannhauser " overture.

EOYAL ENGINEERS' BAND. The concert given by this excellent band, conducted by Mr. J. Sommer, at the Queen's Hall, on December 4th, 1896, was of a pleasantly varied, but essentially light character. The programme included Mr. Edward German's " Gipsy " Suite ; the second, fifth, and sixth of Brahms's Hungarian Dances ; the second of Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsodies ; a "Faust" selection; Ganne's " Arlequinade," pi%zicati ; Delibes' " Coppelia Czardas"; Suppe's " Tantalusqualen " overture; Schubert's "Marche MiHtaire"; and Godard's "Berceuse de Jocelyn," charmingly played by one of the violoncellists.

ROYAL AMATEUR ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. Conductor — Geoeqr Mount, Esq. The twenty-fifth season (1896-7) was opened by a concert at the Queen's Hall, which was attended by the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, the Duke of Cambridge, and many eminont musicians. The programme included a Concert-Overture, written for the occasion by Mr. George Mount ; Goldmark's Overture to the "Cricket on the Hearth"; and some Dances by Moszkowski. M. Achille Rivarde was the 6olo violinist, and Mdme. Duma and Mr. Norman Salmond were the vocalists. A congratulatory telegram from the Queen was read during the interval. The first Ladies' Concert of the 1896-7 season took place in the Queen's Hall on 2nd December, 1896, the programme including Mozart's Symphony in G minor; Overture to "The Flying Dutchman " ; Concert-Overture, written by the con ductor for the concert in celebration of the twenty-fifth year ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — STOCK EXCHANGE. 75 of the Society ; the " Introduction," and " Dance of Elfs," from Moszkowski's "Laurin"; and the Overture to Gold- maik's " Cricket on the Hearth." Mdme. Haas played Chopin'* "Andante Spianato and Polonaise " ; and the Misses Bertha and Florence Salter sang some duets, the former also introducing a little song by Gerard Cobb, entitled " Jamie's Return." The second concert, given on 10th February, 1897, com prised a Wagnerian selection, including excerpts from " Tristan und Isolde," " Der Fliegende Hollander," " Tann- hauser," and " Die Meistersinger " ; and, in the second part, the Overtures to " Ruy Blas " and " Mireille." A smoking concert was given in the Queen's Hall on 16th February. On 2nd April a smoking concert was given, at which was performed, for the first time in England, an overture by Dvorak, entitled "Mein Heim." The overture to " William Tell," and some Ballet movements from Massenet's Opera, " Le Cid," were also played, under Mr. George Mount's direction. Miss Irma Sethe played some violin solos, and Miss Thudiebum and Mr. Kennerley Rumford were the vocalists. At the concert given at the Queen's Hall, on May 19th, the chief pieces performed were "Wagner's " Siegfried " Idyll ; Mr. Edward German's "Gipsy" Suite; a new "Diamond Jubilee " overture, by Mr. George Mount, the society's con ductor; and Longfellow's "King Robert of Sicily," with Mr. John E. West's clever incidental music, the verses being ably recited by Mr. Charles Fry. Mr. Mount's new overture, although not possessing much originality, is well-written, melodious, and appropriately jubilant in character. A very large audience was present.

THE STOCK EXCHANGE ORCHESTRAL AND CHORAL SOCIETY. Conductor — Geoeoe Kitchin, Esq. The first concert of the 1896-7 (fourteenth) season was given at the Queen's Hall on the 8th December, 1896. A 76 THE YEAK'S MUSIC.

Festival Overture in D, by Mr. R. H. Walthew, was the novelty on this occasion, and proved to be a most spirited and vigorous composition which was very favourably received. The programme included Mendelssohn's "Ruy Bias" over ture, and Beethoven's Second Symphony. Miss Eldina Bligh played the solo part of 's first violin Concerto in G minor. The choir sang a selection of madrigals and part-songs ; Mrs. Hutchinson sang some solos ; and the concert concluded with Wagner's " Kaiser Marsch." Second concert, 9th February, 1897. — A new elegiac overture, "Les Tenebres," by Miss Edith Swepstone, was produced with success. It is an appropriately sombre work, but vigorously scored. Handel's Organ Concerto (No. 2) in B flat was excellently played by Dr. J. F. Bridge, with a manuscript from his own pen. Other orchestral pieces were Haydn's Symphony in D (No. 5) ; the overture, entr'acte, and ballet air in G from Schubert's " Rosaniunde " music; and the ballet music from Delibes' " Coppelia." Miss Irma Sethe played some violin solos ; and some unac companied part- music was well rendered by the choir. It was a matter of great regret that, owing to illness, Mr. George Kitchin was unable to conduct on this occasion. Excellent substitutes were found in Mr. Arthur W. Payne for the orchestra, and Mr. S. J. Edwards for the choir. The third and last concert of the season was given on the 5th April. Mr. Arthur W. Payne again conducted the orchestra, and Mr. S. J. Edwards the choir, in tho continued absence, through ill-health, of Mr. George ELitchin. Two novelties of a slight description were introduced, viz., a short but pleasing suite, in three movements, entitled " Norwegian Scenes," by Mr. Albert E. Matt, well-known as a trombone- player ; and a "Berceuse," for strings, by Mr. Louis H. HiUier, the theme of which had already become familiar through other arrangements of it. Miss Agnes Zimmermann played Hans Huber's Pianoforte Concerto in C (op. 36), first introduced to London by her at one of Mr. Henschel's concerts in 1886. Rossini's overture to " William Tell," Mozart's overture to "The Magic Flute," and the ballet music from Gounod's "La Heine de Saba," were included in the programme ; some ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS — WESTMINSTER. 77 glees and part-songs were w.ell sung by the choir, and Mdme. Alice Gomez was the solo vocalist.

STROLLING PLAYERS' ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. The sixty-third concert of this Society took place at the Queen's Hall on December 17th, 1896, under the direction of Mr. Norfolk Megone. No novelties were included in the pro gramme, which contained Beethoven's Eighth Symphony, the " Leonora " Overture, No. 3, and the Prelude to " Tristan und Isolde." The vocalists were Miss Grace Burt, M. Eugene de Dauchwardt, and Mr. Harrison Brockbank. The third Members' Concert of the fifteenth season was given on February 18th, 1897, when three novelties were included in the programme, two of which were performed for the first time. These were " Three Japanese Dances," by Mr. Albert Fox ; a Concertstiick for Pianoforte and Orchestra by Mr. A. W. Ketelbey, the brilliant solo part of which was well played by the composer ; and Benjamin Godard's Suite for Orchestra, entitled "Scenes Poetiques," which had not previously been performed in London. The last- named work is of a pastoral character, and is in four movements, the attractiveness of which is largely due to the charm and delicacy of the orchestration. Mrs. Helen Trust and Miss Florence Hoskins were the vocalists.

THE WESTMINSTER ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. Conductor — Stewart Macpherson, Esq. On the 16th December, 1896, an excellent concert was given at the Westminster Town Hall to a crowded audience. Anew Romance in D for Violin and Orchestra by Mr. Macpherson was well played by Mr. Gerald Walenn. The programme included Beethoven's "Pastoral" Symphony; Mendelssohn's " Hebrides " Overture ; and Schumann's Pianoforte Concerto, the solo part of which was played by Miss Llewela Davies. The orchestra numbered sixty-two players, including four teen ladies. Miss Clara Williams sang airs by Sullivan and Grieg. 78 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. The thirty-sixth concert was given on March 31st, 1897. No novelties were produced, but the programme was a good one, including Hermann Goetz's Symphony in F ; Mr. Walter Maofarren's Overture to " Othello," conducted by the com poser ; and Max Bruch's Violin Concerto in G minor, the solo part of which was effectively played by M. Duloup. Miss Jessie King was the vocalist. The thirty-seventh concert was given on the 2nd June. A Romance and a Caprice for Violin and Orchestra by Signor Simonetti formed the novelty of the evening, the solo parts being skilfully played by the composer. These bright and melodious pieces were warmly applauded. The Overture to " Der Freischiitz " commenced the programme, which included Miss Rosalind Ellicott's Fantasia for Pianoforte and Orchestra in A minor, first produced at the Gloucester Festival of 1895. The solo was played with much spirit by Miss Clara Asher. The concert ended with Gade's Symphony in D minor (op. 25), with pianoforte obbligato well rendered, by Mr. Harold E. Macpherson. Miss Kate Lee sang Brahms's songs, " Gestille Sehnsucht " and " Geistliches Wiegenlied," with viola obbligato played by Mr. W. H. Hann.

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE AMATEUR ORCHESTRA. Conductor — Ma. A. Eandeookr. This orchestra, which now consists of over 110 performers, more than a third of whom are ladies, gave a concert at the Imperial Institute on March 10th, 1897. The orchestral selection included Dvorak's Fourth Symphony in G (op. 88) ; Moszkowski's Suite "From Foreign Lands," and Auber's Overture to " La Sirene."

CLARENCE ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. Under the conductorship of Mr. Lennox Clayton, this Society gave a concert at St. Martin's Town Hall on April 29th. The band, which numbers about eighty, including several lady violinists, played with considerable spirit and precision. The programme, comprising Schubert's " Unfinished " Symphony ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS —SAURET. 79

Massenet's " Phedre " Overture, Mr. R. H. Walthew's spirited Festal Overture, the Prelude to the Third Act of " Lohen grin," and one of Grieg's Norwegian Dances, was most credit ably rendered. Mr. Walthew played pianoforte pieces by Liszt and Chopin ; and vocal pieces were contributed by Miss Greta Williams and Mr. Arthur Walenn.

MISS ADELA VERNE.* An orchestral concert, with Mr. Henschel as conductor, was given by this talented young pianist at the Queen's Hall on June 4th. Chopin's Concerto in E minor, Saint-Saens's Concerto in G minor, and Mozart's Concerto in E flat for two pianofortes, were all well played. The concert-giver was joined in the last-named work by Miss Mathilde Verne.

MDME. BURMEISTER-PETERSEN. At the orchestral concert given on May 28th, at St. James's Hall, this lady was the soloist in her husband's Pianoforte Concerto in D minor, which had previously been heard in this country at a Crystal Palace concert in the spring of 1891. The pianoforte part in this work, and in Liszt's brilliant Con certo in E flat, was effectively rendered by Mdme. Petersen, and the orchestral portions were well played under Mr. Hen- schel's direction. Dvorak's Overture to "Der Bauer ein Schelm," two movements from a Suite by Arthur Foote, and one of Brahms's Hungarian Dances, completed the programme.

M. EMILE SAURET. The accomplished Violin Professor of the Royal Academy gave an orchestral concert on May 25th, at St. James's Hall, under the conductorship of Sir Alexander Mackenzie. He met with great success in M. Saint-Saens's Violin Concerto in B minor (op. 61), the solo part of which was played with such breadth of style and masterly brilliancy that M. Sauret was * See also p. 105 for Recital without Orchestra. 80 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. recalled to the platform four times. An " Elegie and Hondo" for the Violin, from his own pen, served to display M. Sauret's ability as a composer. The orchestra gave capital perform ances of Mozart s Overture to " The Magic Flute," and of Sir Alexander Mackenzie's picturesque suite " From the North." Mr. Arthur Oswald was the vocalist.

MISS EILEEN O'MOORE. An orchestral concert was given by this young violinist at St. James's Hall, on February 23rd, 1897, with Mr. G. H. Betjemann as conductor. The concert-giver played pieces by Ernst, Spohr, and Tscha'ikowsky, with spirit and refinement. The orchestra played Weber's Overture to " Oberon " and Mr. F. H. Cowen's four " English Dances in the Olden Style."

MDLLE. IRMA SETHE. This accomplished Belgian artist gave an attractive orches tral concert on May 25th, at St. James's Hall. Her chief performances were in Max Bruch's Second Violin Concerto in D minor (op. 44), and in that by M. Saint-Saens in B minor (op. 61). These works, as well as solos by Bach, Gustav Ernest, and Wieniawski, were played with masterly skill and brilliancy. An efficient orchestra, conducted by Herr Gustav Ernest, in addition to playing in the , gave good performances of Weber's Overture to "Oberon" and Grieg's first "Peer Gynt " Suite. Miss Maude Danks was the vocalist.

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MONDAY AND SATURDAY POPULAR CONCERTS. The 1896-7 (thirty-ninth) season opened on Monday, November 9th, 1896. Mdme. Soldat, a former pupil of Herr Joachim, was the leader in Beethoven's Quartet in E flat (op. 74), and in Schumann's Pianoforte Trio in C minor CHAMBER CONCERTS — POPULAR. 81

(op. 110). Mr. Leonard Borwick was the pianist, and played Chopin's Sonata in B minor. Mdme. Blanche Marchesi sang airs by Handel, Spontini, Benjamin Godard, and Schumann. At the first Saturday Concert, on November 14th, Mr. Eugene d' Albert attracted a crowded audience, and gave a remarkably fine rendering of Beethoven's Sonata in F minor (op. 57), playing, as an encore, the second movement of that master's Sonata in E flat (op. 31, No. 3). The concerted works, with Mdme. Soldat leading, were Mozart's Quartet in D minor, and Brahms's Pianoforte Quintet in F minor (op. 34). Mdme. Blanche Marchesi was again the vocalist, and gave fine renderings of songs by Handel, Schubert, Brahms, and Paladilhe. Monday, November 16th. — The concerted works were Cheru- bini's Quartet in D minor (No. 3), and Arensky's Piano forte Trio in the same key. Mr. Leonard Borwick played Schumann's Pianoforte Sonata in G minor (op. 22) ; and Mr. Watkin Mills sang airs by Battishill and Massenet. Mdme. Soldat was the leading violinist. Saturday, November 21st. — Brahms's Clarinet Quintet in B minor (op. 115) was the chief attraction, the executants being Mr. Clinton in the clarinet part, and Mdme. Soldat, Messrs. Pies, Gibson, and Ludwig, in the string parts. The other concerted piece was Mendelssohn's Pianoforte Quartet in B minor (op. 3, No. 3). Mdlle. Clotilde Kleeberg was the pianist, and played Beethoven's Sonata in E flat (op. 31, No. 3). Mr. Kennerley Rumford was the vocalist. Saturday, November 28th. — The concerted works were Haydn's Quartet in E flat (op. 64, No. 2), and Beethoven's Pianoforte Trio in B flat (op. 97), the violinist being Mdme. Soldat, and the pianist Mr. Eugene d' Albert. The former played two movements from Bach's Suite in E ; and the latter Schumann's Fantasia in C (op. 17). Mr. Plunket Greene sang three old German songs dating between the fourteenth and eighteenth centuries, and lyrics by Dr. Hubert Parry and Professor Stanford. G 82 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

Monday, November 30th. — Lady Halle, Miss Fanny Davies, and Signor Piatti, made their first appearance of this season. Dvorak's Quartet in F (op. 96), composed in America, and with themes based on Negro melodies, opened the concert, which concluded with Saint-Sae'ns's Pianoforte Quartet in B flat (op. 41). Miss Fanny Davies played Schumann's three Romances (op. 28) ; and Mr. Plunket Greene sang an interesting selection of songs by Purcell, Maurice Greene, Wagner, Brahms, and Hollander. Saturday, December 5th. — Brahms's Sonata in E flat, one of the Duet-Sonatas (op. 120), first played in London by Miss Fanny Davies and Herr Muhlfeld, was played for the first time at these concerts by the lady just named, with Mr. Clinton as clarinettist. Dvorak's Quartet in F (op. 96) was repeated ; Lady Halle and Miss Fanny Davies were encored in solos by Max Bruch and Chopin respectively; and Mdme. Bertha Moore sang pieces by Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, and Somervell. Monday, December 7th. — Two works, played for the first time at these concerts, were Professor Villiers Stanford's Quartet for strings in A minor (op. 45), dedicated to Mr. Richard Gompertz ; and a new sonata for violoncello and pianoforte in B minor (op. 32), by Signor Piatti. The latter was played by the composer and Mr. Henry Bird. Mdlle. Clotilde Kleeberg played Mendelssohn's "Variations Seri- -euses," with Scarlatti's "Pastorale" as an encore. Mdme. Alice Gomez was the vocalist, one of her contributions being a " " by Mr. Edward Elgar. Monday, December 14th. — This concert was notable for the introduction of Miss 's (Mrs. Bedford) song-cycle, "In a Persian Garden," written for four voices with pianoforte accompaniment. The composer has taken for her text part of a translation, by E. Fitzgerald, of Omar Khayyam's "Rubaiyat," written probably in the early part of the twelfth century. The solo parts were sung by Miss Evangeline Florence, Mdme. Marian McKenzie, Mr. Ben Davies, and Mr. Thomas Meux. The programme included Mozart's Quintet in G minor and Schumann's " Marchener- ziihlungen" (op. 132), the clarinet part of the latter being played by Lady Halle on the violin. CHAMBER CONCERTS — POPULAR. 83 Saturday, December 19th. — At this concert, the last before Christmas, were performed two novelties to these concerts, viz., Grieg's Quartet for Strings in G minor (op. 27), and Mr. Gabriel Faure's Sonata in A for pianoforte and violin, played by the composer and M. Johannes Wolff. The solo pianist was Miss Adela Verne, who played three pieces by Chopin with much charm. Miss Agnes Witting was the vocalist, and sang lyrics by Brahms, Henschel, and Hubert Parry. Monday, January 4th, 1897. — The large audience attend ing the resumption of these concerts was probably attracted chiefly by Tscha'ikowsky's Pianoforte Trio in A minor (op. 50), "A la Memoire d'un Grand Artiste." Nicolas, the brother of , is the great artist referred to. The sad ending of this fine trio suggests comparisons with the ending of the composer's " Symphonie Pathetique." A fine ren dering of the work was given by Lady Halle, Mr. Leonard Borwick, and Signor Piatti. The concert opened with Beethoven's Quartet in F minor (op. 95) ; Mr. Borwick played pieces by Brahms and Chopin; and Miss Evangeline Florence sang an unfamiliar air, " Care Selve," from Handel's "Atalanta.'? Saturday, January 9th. — A very large audience was attracted by Beethoven's ever popular Septet (op. 20). Schu mann's " Marchenbilder " for pianoforte and viola (op. 113) were played by Miss Hona Eibenschiitz and Mr. Alfred Gibson; the former playing as her pianoforte solos three of Scarlatti's harpsichord pieces. Mrs. Helen Trust was the vocalist. Monday, January 11th. — The principal feature of this concert was a superb rendering of Schubert's Octet in F (op. 166) for strings and wind, by Lady Halle, Messrs. Eies, Gibson, Clinton, Paersch, Wotton, Piatti, and Reynolds. Beethoven's Sonata for Pianoforte and Violoncello in A major (op. 69) was played by Miss Eibenschiitz and Signor Piatti, the former introducing three pieces by the Norse composer, Ole Olsen, for her pianoforte solos. Miss Louise Dale sang ,songs by Rubinstein and Sullivan. Saturday, January 16th.— Professor Villiers Stanford's in A minor (op. 45), was repeated, Lady Halle leading. The other concerted work was Beethoven's 84 THE YEAS'S MUSIC. String Trio in C minor (op. 9, No. 3). Miss Katie Goodson played Schumann's " Kinderscenen " (op. 15); Lady Hall6 played Handel's in D ; and Mr. Kennerley Rumford contributed songs by Schumann, Mr. Arthur Somer vell, and Professor Villiers Stanford. Monday, January 18th. — The concerted works performed at this concert were Tschaikowsky's String Quartet in D (op. 11), and Rubinstein's Pianoforte Trio in B flat (op. 52). M. Slivinski was the pianist, and played Schumann's Carneval for his solo. Miss Thudichum was the vocalist. Saturday, January 23rd. — The programme commenced with a repetition performance of Tschaikowsky's StringQuartet in D (op. 11), played on the previous Monday. Miss Fanny Davies played Rubinstein's Eomance in E flat and Study in 0, and was encored ; subsequently joining with Signor Piatti in a performance of Beethoven's Sonata in D, for pianoforte and violoncello (op. 102, 'No. 2). Lady Halle played Professor Stan ford's Irish pieces for the Violin, and Mr. Byard sang songs by Salvator Rosa, Lotti, and Schubert. Monday, January 25th. — The concert opened with a per formance of Mozart's Quartet in B flat, written in 1790, the last but one of his works in this form. Lady Halle and M. Slivinski gave a fine performance of Schumann's Sonata for Pianoforte and Violin in A minor (op. 105) ; the pianist playing for his solos three pieces by Chopin. Madame Bertha Moore sang airs by Mendelssohn and Thome. Saturday, January 30th. — Beethoven'^ Septet for strings and wind was repeated at this concert, by desire, and the same master's Pianoforte Sonata in E flat (op. 27, No. 1) was well played by Miss Adela Verne. The programme also contained the two movements of Mendelssohn's Quartet in A minor. Monday, February 1st. — This concert was devoted to Schu bert's compositions, in commemoration of the centenary of that master's birth on January 31st. The programme opened with the Quartet in G (op. 161), finely played by Lady Halle, Messrs. Ries, Gibson, and Piatti, and concluded with the Quintet in C (op. 163). Miss Fanny Davies played the Impromptu in B flat (op. 124, No. 3) ; and Miss Bertha Salter was the vocalist. CHAMBER CONCERTS — POPULAR. 85

Saturday, February 6th. — The song-cycle, "In a Persian Garden," by Miss Liza Lehmann, was repeated at this concert ; Beethoven's early Quartet in C minor (op. 18, No. 4), and his pianoforte and violin Sonata in C minor (op. 30, No. 3) were included in the programme, the latter being played by Miss Katie Goodson and M. Johannes Wolff. The gifted young pianist gave for her solos Brahms' s early Scherzo in E flat minor, and the Intermezzo from op. 119. Monday, February 8th. — Mendelssohn's Quintet in B flat (op. 87), which served to open the enterprise in February 1859, was the principal concerted work at this concert. Miss Adela Verne played Chopin's Ballade in A flat ; Lady Halle Elayed Professor Stanford's Irish pieces for violin ("A lament," " Hush Song," and ""); and Mdme. Alice Gomez sang songs by Schubert and Brahms. Saturday, February 13th. — A large audience was attracted to hear Beethoven's " Kreutzer " Sonata, which was admir ably played by Lady Halle and Mr. Leonard Borwick. The latter played for solo Bach's " Italian " Concerto. Schubert's Quartet in G (op. 161) was repeated. Mr. James Leyland contributed songs by Scarlatti and Dvorak. Monday, February 15th. — Brahms was well represented at this concert ; his string Quintet in G (op. Ill); the revised version of the early Pianoforte Trio in B (op. 8) ; and the Variations on a theme by Paganini (op. 35), for pianoforte solo (played by Mr. Frederic Lamond), being included in the programme. The Misses Florence and Bertha Salter sang dueta by Schumann, Brahms, and Delibes. Saturday, February 20th. — This concert was opened with a fine performance of Schubert's Quintet in C (op. 163) (played also at the concert on Monday, February 1st) by Lady Halle, Messrs. Ries, Gibson, Ludwig, and Piatti. Mozart's Duet in G, for violin and viola, written in 1783, was played by Lady Halle and Mr. Gibson ; and Miss Adela Verne played .with great success Schumann's "Nachtstiick" in F (op. 23, No. 4), and Rubinstein's Staccato Study in C (op. 23, No. 2). The vocalist was Mdme. Leaa Law, who sang " Chi vive Amante," from Handel's twenty-fourth Italian Opera, " Poro." 86 THE YEAR's MUSIC.

Monday, February 22nd. — Sgambati's String Quartet in C sharp minor (op. 17), given for the first time at these concerts, was the principal attraction on this occasion ; Miss Adela Verne played Mendelssohn's " Rondo Capriccioso " with considerable brilliance and effect. Mozart's Trio in E concluded the programme. Mr. Thomas Meux dis played his fine voice to advantage in " Agamemnon's air "Diane Impitoyable" (Iphigenie en Aulide), and in Vulcan's song from " Philemon et Baucis." Monday, March 1st. — Herr Joachim made his first appearance this season, and in addition to leading in Beet hoven's " Easoumowski " Quartet in C (op. 59, No. 3), joined with Miss Fanny Davies in a performance of Brahms's Duet Sonata in G(op. 78). Saturday, March 13th. — In consequence of Herr Joachim's engagement at the Crystal Palace, Lady Halle was again the leading violinist, and introduced a " Senerade Melan- colique " by Tschaikowsky, originally written for violin and orchestra. The accompaniment was played on the pianoforte by Mr. Henry Bird. Saturday, April 3rd. — This concert was notable for the first appearance of the celebrated Joachim Quartet from , engaged by Mr. Arthur Chappell, for the last four concerts of the season. Herr Kruse (2nd violin) and Herr Wirth (viola) were new to London, but Herr Hausmann (violoncello) was not a stranger. Largely increased audiences were the result of this welcome variety in the proceedings. The general opinion appears to have been that the ensemble of this Quartet was perfect, and that they played literally as " one man." The works performed were Beethoven's Quartets in B flat (op. 18, No. 6) ; in F minor (op. 95) ; and C sharp minor (op. 131), illustrating in succession the master's three periods. Madame Marchesi was the vocalist. Monday, April 5th. — The Quartets on this occasion were Mozart's in E flat ; Brahms's in A minor (op. 51, No. 2), and Beethoven's in B flat (op. 130). Madame Marchesi was again the vocalist. Saturday, April 10th. — At this, the final Saturday Concert, were performed Haydn's Quartet in G (op. 17, No. 5) ; Beethoven's in A minor (op. 132), and Schumann's in A CHAMBER CONCERTS — MUSICAL GUILD. 87 (op. 41, No. 3). Miss Agnes Witting was the vocalist, and sang Schumann's " Aufenthalt " ; " Hark, Hark, the Lark," and "Die junge Nonne." Monday, April 12th. — The thirty-ninth Season concluded with this Concert. The programme comprised Beethoven's Quartet in A (op. 18, No. 5); Brahms's String Quintet in G (op. Ill), with Mr. Hobday as second viola; and Schumann's Pianoforte Quintet in E flat (op. 44), with Miss Fanny Davies as pianist. Miss Ada Crossley sang airs by Asidi, Brahms, and Hubert Parry.

THE MUSICAL GUILD. The 1896 autumn series of this Society's Chamber Concerts began on October 27th, at the Kensington Town Hall, when a new Suite in A major for violin and pianoforte, by Mr. T. T. Noble, was played by Mr. Arthur Bent and the composer. Beethoven's String Quartet in F (op. 59) was played by Messrs. Arthur Bent, Wallace Sutcliffe, Alfred Hobday, and Paul Lud wig. The other concerted work was Brahms's Piano forte Quartet in A (op. 26), which was well rendered by Miss Ethel Sharpe, Miss Isabella Donkersley, Messrs. Hobday and P. Ludwig. Miss Helen Buckley, who has a resonant and well-trained soprano voice, was heard to great advantage in Massenet's Air " Pleurez mes yeux," from " Le Cid." At the second concert a Sonata in G minor (op. 5) for violin and pianoforte, by Robert Kahn, was played by Miss Wini fred Holiday and Miss Maggie Moore. It proved to be a very uninteresting work. Three of_ Brahms's choruses for female voices, with accompaniments for harp and two horns (op. 17), were sung by the Ladies' Choir of the Royal College of Music, but, owing to the slow tempi adopted, very dull and unsatis factory renderings were given. Miss Jessie Grimson gave an excellent performance of the "Romance" from Joachim's " Hungarian " Violin Concerto, and then played with splendid spirit two Slavonic Dances by Dvorak. Haydn's Pianoforte Trip in C (op. 3) completed the programme, and was played by Miss Moore, Miss Holiday, and Mr. Werge. At the third concert, on November 24th, in addition to a performance of Schubert's Octet, which opened the pro 88 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. gramme, two novelties were produced. One was a set of Variations, for two pianofortes, on a theme of the late Sir G. A. Macfarren, composed by Miss Dora Bright, who, with Miss Ethel Sharpe, gave an excellent performance of the work. The other novelty was a Pianoforte Trio in A, by Mr. A. Davidson Arnott, which was played by Miss Annie Grimson, Messrs. Wallace Sutcliffe and Arthur Williams. Mr. William Hackstoun was the vocalist. At the last concert of the series, on December 8th, excellent performances were given of Mozart's String Quintet in C, played by Messrs. Bent, Samuel Grimson, Tomlinson, Kearne, and Paul Ludwig ; and of Brahms's Pianoforte Quartet in G minor, played by Miss Ethel Sharpe, Miss Isabella Donkersley, Messrs. Alfred Hobday and Paul Ludwig, with remarkable finish, delicacy, and purity of tone, as well as with vigour and breadth. Mr. Ludwig played, some violoncello solos by Locatelli, with great success ; and Mr. Plunket Greene sang Brahms's "Komm bald," Grieg's " Ein Schwan," and Schumann's " Waldesgesprach," and produced a novelty in the shape of a setting by Professor Stanford of the Clown's songs from "Twelfth Night." The first concert of the 1897 and sixteenth series was given on February 9th, before a scanty audience. The programme comprised Beethoven's Quartet for strings in F minor (op. 95); Schutt's Suite for pianoforte and violin in D minor (op. 44) ; and Brahms's Pianoforte Quartet in C minor (op. 60). The instru mentalists were Miss Ethel Sharpe, Messrs. A. Bent, W. Sutcliffe, E. Tomlinson, and Paul Ludwig. Mr. Francis Harford sang songs by Schubert and Coleridge Taylor. At the second concert, ou February 23rd, Dr. Hubert Parry's "Partita " in D minor, for violin and pianoforte, was finely played by Miss Isabella Donkersley and Miss Annie Fry. Mr. Julian Pascal played Chopin's B flat minor Pianoforte Sonata ; and Brahms's Sextet in B flat completed the pro gramme. Mrs. Hutchinson was the vocalist. On March 9th a new String Quartet in D minor (op. 64), by Professor C. V. Stanford, was introduced by Messrs. Arthur Bent, Wallace Sutcliffe, Alfred Hobday, and Paul Ludwig, who gave an excellent performance of it. Schumann's CHAMBER CONCERTS— MUSICAL GUILD. 89 " Marchenerzahlungen," for clarinet and pianoforte, finely played by Messrs. C. Draper and Herbert F. Sharpe, and a Beethoven Trio were the other concerted pieces. Mr. Walter Ford was the vocalist. The last concert took place before a very small audience. Beethoven's String Quintet in C (op. 29), and Schumann's Pianoforte Quintet, were excellently played. In the former wort the performers were Miss Isabella Donkersley, Messrs. Wallace Sutcliffe, Percy Kearne (the Hon. Sec.), Ernest Tomlinson, and Arthur Williams; while in the latter work Miss Ethel Sharpe, who did the fullest justice to the piano forte part, was associated with Miss Donkersley, Messrs. Sutcliffe, Tomlinson, and Williams in a very fine performance. Mr. Arthur Bent played a Violin Sonata by Tartini ; and Miss Lucia Eydell, who has a fine, well-trained alto voice, was the vocalist. It is a matter for deep regret that the Musical Guild should have been forced to announce the discontinuance of these concerts after the completion of the season just dealt with. For eight years these concerts were carried on with perseve rance, enthusiasm, and high endeavour by young musicians who had studied at the Royal College of Music. The reasons given for the decision taken are " the failure to obtain genu inely wide and substantial support," and. "the ever-increasing difficulty of obtaining sufficient rehearsals, owing to the fact that the members have constantly to relinquish good paying engagements to attend rehearsals." In connexion with the latter reason it should be borne in mind that it is the natural consequence of the former, and that for years the members not only received no fees for playing, but contributed towards defraying the expenses. The lack of adequate support is certainly a reflection on the musical enthusiasm of the neigh bourhood in which these concerts were held, and it is not quite easy to understand why concerts, with consistently high-class programmes performed by some of our most promising young artists, should be treated with apathy by the "cultivated" inhabitants of Kensington. The secret of the matter probably is that the concerts were conducted entirely on artistic lines. Commercial considerations were not allowed to influence the policy of the Guild, and consequently there were no sensations. Now audiences, even cultivated ones, love the personal and the sensational element in concerts, and had the Guild 90 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. pandered to this taste, and secured the services at their concerts of those artists who, for the time being, were " all the rage," it is quite possible their concerts would still be running, and that instead of suffering pecuniary loss they would be making a handsome profit.

MR. RICHARD GOMPERTZ'S STRING QUARTET CONCERTS. The sixth series of these concerts commenced on Novem ber 11th, 1896, at the Queen's (small) Hall, when the first performance was given of a new String Quartet in D minor (op. 64), by Professor Villiers Stanford. Beethoven's Quartet in E flat (op. 127) was also finely played, the executants being, as usual, Messrs. Gompertz, Haydn Inwards, Emil Kreuz, and Charles Ould. Mrs. Henschel was the vocalist, and sang songs by Henschel, Sgambati, and Davidoff . At the second concert on November 11th was produced a new Quartet in G (op. 106) by Dvorak. The programme also included Beethoven's great Quartet in six movements in B flat (op. 130). Slavonic music was also a feature of the third concert on December 9th, when was played, for the first time in London, a Quartet in E flat by Tschaikowsky (op. 30). The third movement is an Andante Junebre e doloroso, an unquestionably fine movement worthy of the composer of the " Symphonie Pathetique." The last movement is in sharp contrast, being of a cheerful character throughout. Beethoven's Quartet in C sharp minor (op. 131) was also played; and Mr. Plunket Greene contributed an excellent selection of songs. The fourth concert possessed special interest on account of the first performance in England of Dvorak's String Quartet in A flat (op. 105). The other quartet played on this occasion was Beethoven's in A minor (op. 132). Brahms's Vocal Quartets (op. 92) were included in the programme, and were sung by Mrs. Hutchinson, Mdme. Hope-Glenn, Mr. Walter Ford, and Mr. Herbert Thorndike, with Mr. Henry Bird at the pianoforte. At the fifth concert no novelty was presented, but admir able performances were given of Brahms's Quartet in B flat .CHAMBER CONCERTS— BOHEMIAN STRING. 91 (op. 67), and Beethoven's Quartet in F major (op. 135). The vocalists were Miss Alma Ribolla and Mr. Stephen Ribolla.

THE BOHEMIAN STRING QUARTET. This quartet party, which has acquired considerable Con tinental reputation, gave seven concerts in London during the season under review. The first two were given in the Queen's (small) Hall, but the accommodation there proving too limited, the remainder were given at St. James's Hall. The Quartet was founded by Herr Hanus Wihan, the violoncellist of the company, the other members being Karel Hoffmann (first violin), Joseph Suk (second violin), and Oskar Nedbal (viola). The performance of these talented players attracted considerable attention, particularly on account of the remarkably effective interpretation given of music of a Slavonic character. The exuberant fancy, the fervour, the rapid changes of sentiment and tempo distinguish ing such music were expressed with striking spirit, sympathy, and fidelity. In classical chamber music of a severer type their playing was, perhaps, somewhat wanting in breadth and dignity of style, but the attack was remarkable for unanimity and spirit, and the ensemble secured was of a highly finished character. At the first concert, on February 19th, 1897, the programme consisted of Schubert's Posthumous Quartet in D minor, Dvorak's Quartet in G (op. 78), and Beethoven's Quartet in F (op. 18). At the second concert, on February 23rd, the quartets were Schubert's in A minor, Smetana's in E minor, and Beethoven's in F (op. 59. No. 1). The third concert was given at St. James's Hall on March 8th, the programme consisting of Haydn's Quartet in D minor, Dvorak's Quartet in A flat (op. 105), and Brahms's Quintet in F minor (op. 34), the pianoforte part in the last named being admirably played by Miss Fanny Davies. At the fourth concert on March 15th were played Brahms's Quartet in A minor (op. 51, No. 2), Beethoven's Quartet in F minor (op. 95), and a new quartet in B flat (op. 11), by Joseph Suk, the last-named work being performed for the first time in England. 92 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

The fifth and last concert of the first series was given on March 23rd, when the worts chosen were Mozart's Quartet in D (No. 20 of B. and H. edition), Schumann's Quartet in F (op. 41, No. 2), and Dvorak's Quintet in A (op. 81), the pianoforte part of which was brilliantly played by Miss Fanny Davies. The sixth and seventh concerts, being the first two of a second series, were given on May 3rd and 1 3th, but other con certs which were announced to follow had to be abandoned owing to Herr Oskar Nedbal, the viola player of the Quartet, being compelled to return to the Continent. At the concert on May 3rd, Tschaikowsky's Quartet in F (op. 22) was a distinctive feature of the programme, and most ably played. A fine rendering was also given of Schumann's Quintet in E flat (op. 44), the pianoforte part of which was played by Mdlle. Johanna Heymann. On May 13th the concert was notable for the first per formance in England of a quartet in F (op. 119), by Karl Bendl, the composor of many Czechish national operas, choral works, and songs. It is dedicated to the Bohemian String Quartet, by whom it was played with the utmost spirit and sympathy. The other quartets played were Beethoven's in G (op. 18), and Schubert's in D minor (posthumous).

THE KNEISEL STRING QUARTET. This excellent quartet paity, on their return from America, gave three concerts at St. James's Hall. The members are MM. Franz Kneisel, Otto Roth, L. Svecenski, and A. Schroeder, and their playing was remarkable for its complete unanimity. The programme of the first concert comprised a quartet by Dittersdorf, Beethoven's " Eazoumowski " Quartet, No. 2, and Grieg's Quartet in G minor. At the second concert the quartets played were Dvorak's in E major (op. 80), Beet hoven's " posthumous" in A minor, and Haydn's " " Quartet. The last concert was given on June 9th, and was notable for the production of an attractive and well-written quartet in E flat (op. 55) by Mr. . This was stated to have been originally composed in 1870, but revised last year. The work was excellently played and most favourably received. CHAMBER CONCERTS — WALENN. D3 MESSRS. WALENN'S CHAMBER CONCERTS. The first concert of this series -was held in the Queen's (small) Hall on October 20th, 1896, the chief feature being the performance, for the first time in public, of a Pianoforte Trio by Dr. Hubert Parry, which, although written in 1884, has not yet been published. The work proved to be of a most attractive character, and was excel lently played by Miss Fanny Davies, Mr. Gerald Walenn, and Mr. Herbert Walenn. The last named played, for the first time in London, an effective " Tema con variazioni " for violoncello by Hugo Becker ; Miss Fanny Davies gave ex cellent renderings of three of Chopin's Pianoforte Studies, respectively in F minor, C sharp minor, and G flat ; and Mr. Arthur Walenn sang a selection of songs, including Mr. R. H. Walthew's artistic setting of Poe's "Eldorado." This interesting concert was concluded with a performance of Haydn's Pianoforte Trio in G. The second concert on November 17th was distinguished by the first performance in London of a Pianoforte Trio in G minor (op. 15), by F. Smetana. This powerful and attractive work is in three movements, based upon expressive themes of Bohemian character, and was well played by Miss Maude Rihll, Mr. Gerald Walenn, and Mr. Herbert Walenn. Mr. Arthur Walenn was the vocalist. At the third concert, on December 14th, 1896, was per formed, for the first time in London, Christian Sinding's Pianoforte Trio in D (op. 23), a work of bold and vigorous character. A spirited rendering was given by Messrs. Her bert Parsons, Gerald Walenn, and Herbert Walenn. Mdme. Kate Lee and Mr. Arthur Walenn were the vocalists. At the fourth concert, on February 16th, 1897, the pro gramme opened with a Pianoforte Trio by Paul A. Pabst, one of the modern school of Russian composers, whose work is almost unknown here. This trio is dedicated to the memory of Anton Rubinstein, the third movement being entitled Reverie elegiaque. An admirable rendering was given by Mdme. Frickenhaus, Mr. Gerald Walenn, and Mr. Herbert Walenn. The vocalists were Mdlle. Paolina Gilardoni and Mr. Arthur Walenn. At the fifth concert, on March 23rd, special interest was 94 THE YEAK'S MUSIC. attached to the performance, for the first time in London, of a Pianoforte Trio in D minor (op. 107), by Mr. E. Bossi, a professor of composition at the Bologna Conservatoire. The opening movement contains excellent thematic material vigorously developed. The slow movement, entitled " Dia- logo," is of a very melodious character; and a short and merry Scherzo leads without break into a vigorous and effec tive Finale. Miss Dora Bright, Mr. Gerald Walenn, and Mr. Herbert Walenn gave an effective rendering of the work. The vocalists were Miss Knutsson and Mr. Arthur Walenn. This series was concluded on April 27th, when the first performance in England was given of Edward Schiitt's Piano forte Trio in E minor (op. 51). The work, which is bold and spirited and of somewhat Slavonic character, was well ren dered by Miss Maude Rihll, Mr. Gerald "Walenn, and Mr. Herbert Walenn. The vocalists were Miss Esther Palliser and Mr. Arthur Walenn.

MR. ERNEST FOWLES'S BRITISH CHAMBER-MUSIC CONCERTS. The first concert of the 1896 series was given in the Queen's (small) Hall on November 4th, 1896, when the programme included Sir A. Mackenzie's Pianoforte Quartet in E flat, and Professor Stanford's Pianoforte and Violin Sonata in D. The players were Miss Agnes Zimmermann, Mr. Gompertz, Miss Cecilia Gates, and Mr. Paul Ludwig. Mr. Arthur Oswald was the vocalist. Second Concert, Nov. 18, 1896. — The programme included Mr. R. H. "Walthew's Trio in C minor for Pianoforte, Violin and Clarinet, performed for the first time ; Dr. Parry's Theme and nineteen Variations in D minor for Pianoforte alone ; and Algernon Ashton's Trio in A (op. 88) for Pianoforte, Violin, and Violoncello. The instrumentalists were Messrs. Ernest Fowles, Jasper Sutcliffe, Paul Ludwig, and Charles Draper. Mrs. Henschel was the vocalist. Third Concert, Dee. 8, 1896. — Mr. Joseph Speaight's String Quartet in G minor was performed for the first time ; the other concerted work being Mr. Gerard F. Cobb's Pianoforte Quintet CHAMBER CONCERTS — BERNHARD-CARRODUS. 95 in C (op. 22), with Miss Dora Bright as pianist. This lady played for her solo Chopin's Barcarolle in F sharp (op. 60). The strings were played by Messrs. Jasper and Wallace Sut- cliffe, Leonard Fowles and Edward Howell. Miss Marian McKenzie was the vocalist. Fourth Concert, Dee. 16, 1896. — An interesting programme was presented, containing a novelty in the shape of a Sonata in B flat for Pianoforte and Viola (No. 2) by Mr. Leonard Fowles, played by Messrs. Ernest Fowles and Alfred Hobday. The former also played Grieg's Ballade in G minor for Piano forte (op. 24). Mr. 8. Coleridge-Taylor's " Fantasiestiicke " in E minor (op. 5) for String Quartet was played by Messrs. Gompertz, Wallace Sutcliffe, Alfred Hobday, and Whitehouse; and the concert concluded with G. A. Macfarren's Quintet in G minor for Pianoforte, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, and Double Bass, the performers being Messrs. Ernest Fowles, Gompertz, Leonard Fowles, Whitehouse, and Haydn Waud. Mrs. Helen Trust was the vocalist. The four concerts of the 1897 (fourth) season, which took place on October 26th, November 9th and 23rd, and Decem ber 9th, and at each of which a new work by an English composer was produced, in addition to other works by British composers, will receive notice in our next issue.

THE BERNHARD-CARRODUS STRING QUARTET. Messrs. B. M., R., and J. F. Carrodus, and Mr. W. Richardson (Viola), gave the first of their 1896-7 Concerts at the Queen's (small) Hall on November 12th, 1896. The programme included Mozarfs Quartet in E flat ; Schumann's in A minor (op. 41); and Grieg's Sonata (op. 13) for Pianoforte and Violin, the last named played by Mrs. S. Passmore and Mr. B. M. Carrodus. Miss Florence Hoskins was the vocalist, and Mr. Fountain Meen the accompanist. The second concert, on November 26th, comprised Beet hoven's String Quartet (op. 59, No. 3), Mendelssohn's "Varia tions Concertantes " for Pianoforte and Violoncello, and G. A. Macfarren's Quintet for Pianoforte, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, and contra-bass. The pianist was Miss Suzanne S. Stokvis ; and Miss J essie King was the vocalist. At the final concert, on December 7th, was produced a 96 THE YEAR'S MUSIC novelty in the shape of a MS. Sonata in A for Violin and Pianoforte, by Mr. Edward lies, an effective work which was ably performed by Mr. B. M. Carrodus and the composer. Spohr's Quartet (No. 2) in G minor opened the concert, which concluded with Beethoven's Septet in E flat. Mdme. Bertha Moore was the vocalist.

MR. LUARD SELBY. At a concert at the Queen's (small) Hall on November 10th, 1896, most of the works performed were Mr. Selby's. They included a Quintet in A for Pianoforte and Strings ; a Sonata in B for Pianoforte and Violin; and several songs. The instrumentalists were the composer, Messrs. J. and W. Sutcliffe, A. Hobday, and A. Williams. The vocalists were Mrs. Hutchinson and Mr. Kennerley Rumford.

MISS LLEWELA DAVIES and MR. FREDERIC GRIFFITH. An interesting selection of Chamber Music at the Qeeen's (small) Hall was given on November 11th, 1896. The pro gramme contained a Fantasie for Flute and Pianoforte by Meyer Olberleben ; a melodious Sextet for Pianoforte and Wind by Ludwig Thuille ; and Mendelssohn's " Variations Serieuses." Mr. Lewis Thomas was the vocalist.

MDME. AMINA GOODWIN & MDME. LILIAN GRIFFITHS. An attractive Chamber Concert at the Queen's (small) Hall on October 21st, 1896, the programme included Arensky's Pianoforte Trio in D minor (op. 32), (Mr. W. H. Squire playing the violoncello part), and Nicode's Sonata in G (op. 25) for Pianoforte and Violoncello, in which Mr. Squire took part with Mdme. Amina Goodwin, the performance being the first of this work in London. The concert-givers played several solos with effect, and some songs were sung by Mr. Edwin Wareham. MISS ANNA LANG (Violin) and MDME. VITELLESCHI. At a recital of old and modern Italian music at the Queen's (small) Hall on the afternoon of December 4th, the programme opened with one of Corelli's String Trios, which was followed by other antique pieces by Salvator Rosa, Jomelli, and Locatelli. CHAMBER CONCERTS— BROUSIL. 97 Later compositions by Mercadante, Paganini, Sgambati, Martucci, and Enrico Bossi was also given. The concert- givers were assisted by Miss Atkinson, Mr. Paul Ludwig, Mr. Edfrin Wolseley, and Mdtne. Clara Samuell.

THE "GRIMSON FAMILY." At the Queen's (small) Hall on February 3rd, 1897, the pro gramme contained Dvorak's Quartet in A minor (op. 8 1 ) and Gade's Octet for Strings (op. 17). Five members of this talented family have secured open Scholarships at the Royal College of Music. Artistic and technical qualities of a high order were evident alike in the solos and concerted pieces performed. Miss Florence Armriding was the vocalist.

MR. FEEDERICK FREDERIKSEN. At his fifth annual concert in the Queen's (small) Hall, on November 20th, 1896, he played a Suite in G minor for Piano forte and Violoncello by the Scandinavian composer Johan Halvorsen, assisted by Miss Lucie Hillier at the Pianoforte. Miss Clara Williams and Mr. William Nicholl were the vocalists.

MR. HANS BROUSIL'S THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS. In the 1897 series of these concerts the practice has been continued of devoting the first part of the programme to one composer, and the second part to selections from various composers. At the first concert, on March 4th, at the Queen's (small) Hall, Beethoven's Septet was the chief feature, the performers being Messrs. Emile Sauret, Wallace Sutcliffe, J. H. Waud, G. A. Clinton, E. F. James, A. Borsdorf, and the concert-giver (violoncello). Mdme. Bertha Moore was the vocalist ; and in the second part Messrs. Sauret and Brousil played solo pieces. On March 18th Brahms was the composer illustrated in the first part. The Trio in C minor (op. 101) was well rendered by Miss Muriel Elliott) Messrs. Richard Gompertz and Hans n 98 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Brousil. The second Rhapsody for pianoforte was played by Miss Elliott; and Miss Filliinger sang the songs " Feldein- samkeit" (No. 2, op. 86) and "Es schauen die Blumen" (No. 3, op. 96). In the second part Mr. Gompertz gave a highly finished performance of the Romance from Joachim's "Hungarian" Concerto, Miss Elliott played Chopin's Ballade in A flat, and Mr. Brousil played Piatti's " Bergamasca " (op. 14). At the third concert, on April 29th, Davidoff's Pianoforte Quintet in A minor (op. 40) was introduced, and proved to be a pleasing and interesting work. The performers were Messrs. Franz Liebich, A. Kumnier, Wallace Sutcliffe, E. Tomlinson, and Hans Brousil. The last named gave a finished performance of the same composer's Romance (op. 23), and "Am Springbriinnen " (op. 20, No. 2); and in the second section played Popper's Tarantella (op. 85). Mr. Kummer con tributed violin solos, and Mr. Liebich played Liszt's Grand Polonaise in C major. At the final concert, on May 1 3th, a repetition was given (by desire) of Beethoven's Septet, the players being the samo as on the previous occasion. Messrs. Sauret and Brousil played solo pieces, and Mdme. Minna Fischer was the vocalist.

MR. GEORGE A. CLINTON'S CHAMBER CONCERTS. The first of a series of these concerts was given at the Queen's (small) Hall on April 2nd, 1897, when the chief works performed were Beethoven's Serenade in D (op. 25) for flute, violin, and viola ; Brahms's Trio in A minor (op. 114) for pianoforte, clarinet, and violoncello; and Mozart's Clarinet Quintet in A. The instrumentalists who took part were Miss Fanny Davies (pianoforte), Messrs. Ludwig, Collins, Hobday, and Whitehouse (strings), Mr. Fransella (flute), and the concert-giver (clarinet). Miss Bertha Salter was the vocalist. At the second concert, on May 7th, was presented a programme of exceptional interest, which contained two works seldom heard, and one which was new to London. The last named was Klughardt's " Schilflieder " (op. 28), CHAMBER CONCEETS — MUSICAL ARTISTS' SOCIETY. < 99 for pianoforte, oboe, and viola, a tasteful composition, though somewhat lacking in variety. Ludwig Thuille's Sextet in B flat (op. 6), for pianoforte, flute, ohoe, clarinet, horn and bassoon, was ably rendered by Miss Adela Verne, and Messrs. Fransella, Malsch, Clinton, Borsdorf, and T. Wotton, the third movement (gavotte and trio) being encored. The same players (except the pianist) took part in Bheinberger's Nonetto in E flat (op. 39), in which they were joined by Miss Jessie Grimson (violin), Mr. Hobday (viola), Mr. Melling (violoncello), and Mr. Winterbottom (double bass). Miss Louise Phillips contributed songs in her usual refined and artistic manner^ - -

MR. ISIDOR COHN'S TRIO CONCERTS. This capable pianist gave a series of Trio Concerts at the Stein way Hall, on May 7th and 17th, and June 2nd, 1897. The first part of the programme at the first concert was devoted to Brahms, and an excellent performance was given of the Pianoforte Trio in C (op. 87), Mr. Cohn being assisted by Mr. Gompertz and Mr. Whitehouse, who subse quently took part in Beethoven's Trio in B flat (op. 97). The concert-giver played some of Brahms's pieces for piano forte solo, and Miss Filliinger was heard to much advantage in some Lieder. At the second concert the Trios were Robert Volkmann's in B flat minor and Mendelssohn's in C minor ; pianoforte solos by Chopin and Rubinstein, and various songs were also given. Mr. C. H. Elderhorst was the violinist on this occasion, and Mrs. Hutchinson the vocalist.

THE MUSICAL ARTISTS* SOCIETY. At the 80th concert of this Society given at St. Martin's Hall, on March 15th, 1897, a. new Pianoforte Quartet, by Mr. Gerard F. Cobb was produced. Mr. Albert and Mr. Algernon Ashton played four pieces for violoncello and pianoforte, com posed by the latter, viz., two Phantasiestiicke (op. 12), and a

99040 100 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Gigue and Scherzo (op. 84). Mrs. Charlton Speer sang a tuneful setting, by Mr. Stewart Macpherson, of " What does little birdie say?" At the Society's eighty-first concert, on May 10th, Mr. R. H. Walthew's in C minor opened the pro gramme, and was well played by Mr. Julian Egerton, Miss Edie Reynolds, and the composer. Dr. F. E. Gladstone's String Quartet in G was well played by Misses Marie Motot and Mary Noverre, Messrs. Alfred Hobday and B. Albert, but, although well laid-out for the instruments and soundly written, it failed to arouse interest.

MR. LOUIS H. HILLIER. At his Annual Concert held at St. James's Hall, on March 12th, 1897, Mr. Hillier appeared in the double capacity of composer and quartet leader. Mdlle. Irma Sethe played in her usual highly finished style three of his violin pieces, one of which, " Mazourke Melaneolique," was heard for the first time. Mdlle. Bertha Balthazar, a promising young pianist, played an effective composition, also by Mr. Hillier, entitled " Sulla Laguna," in addition to Bach's Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue. The Hillier Belgian String Quartet played the first movement of a Quartet in A, by Borodin ; and a Quartet, for the first time in England, by V. Ewald. Misses Constance Bolton and Marie Cabrera were the vocalists.

MISS MARIE OLSON, MISS ETHEL BARNS, and MR. CHAELES PHILLIPS. These artists gave a Pianoforte, Violin, and Song Recital, at St. James's Hall, on February 25th, 1897. The ladies opened the concert with Brahms's Sonata in D minor (op. 108) for pianoforte and violin, and subsequently contributed solos, the most important being Bach's " Chaconne," skilfully played by Miss Barns; and Beethoven's " Appassionata " Sonata, played by Miss Olson. Mr. Charles Phillips, who has a baritone voice of pleasing quality, sang with finish and expression an excellent selection of songs, including a new and graceful lyric by Mr. Edward Elgar, entitled "Like to the Damask Rose." CHAMBER CONCERTS DOLMETSCH. 101

MISS A. V. MUKLE and MISS FRANCES THOMAS. The concert given by these ladies at the Queen's (small) Hall on March 29th, 1897, was of a very interesting and unusual character. Miss Mukle is an accomplished pianist, and Miss Thomas an able clarinettist. They took part, with Miss May Mukle as violoncellist, in an interesting Trio in B flat (op. 29), by Vincent d'Indy. Rheinberger's Nonet in E flat (op. 130), for violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn, was also performed, the concert-givers in this case being associated with Misses A. and F. Marshall, R. Watson, and Leila Bull, and Messrs. Chapman, Rice, and Brain. Miss Saidie Kaiser sang with taste a graceful song by Miss A. V. Mukle, entitled " When my Oretchen sings," and also vocal pieces by Dvorak and Brahms.

MR. RENE ORTMANS. A Chamrer Concert was given by this artist at the Queen's (small) Hall on March 27th 1897, which was notable for being the occasion of the first performance in London of Cesar Franck's String Quartet in D. This work was written in 1889, the year before the Composer's death, and was first performed by the Sotiete Nationale on April 19th, 1890. It is in four movements, and, although melancholy in character, is a well-written work, with distinctive themes skilfully developed and earnestly expressed.

MR. . This musician gave an excellent concert of seventeenth and eighteenth century music on July 21st, at the Steinway Hall, the pieces being played upon fine specimens of the old instruments for which they had been written. The programme included two pieces for the virginals, one of them by ; a Fantasie for two viols, entitled "The Lady Katherine Audley's Bells" by John Jenkins; Divisions on a Ground for viola-da-gamba, accompanied by the harpsichord, by Christopher Simpson ; and some 102 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. interesting songs, one of which, with lute accompaniment, was encored. The principal performers were Miss Louise Macpherson, the vocalist ; Miss Helene Dolmetsch, Miss ElocGe Dolmetsch, and the concert-giver.

MR. S. COLEBIDGE TAYLOR. On June 5th this young composer gave a concert at the Salle Erard, when the programme consisted of nine new songs, some pieces for violin and pianoforte (" Hiawathan sketches "), and five Fantasiestucke for String Quartet, all of his own composition. Additional interest was given to the concert by the appearance of the gifted young negro poet, Mr. Paul Dunbar, who recited some of his own lyrics ; Mr. Taylor being of partly African descent, the recitations and music alike had a unique interest from the " national " point of view. Mr. Dunbar's lyrics have had such favourable notice in the literary reviews, that it is unnecessary to do more than refer to them here. Mr. Taylor's music, although at present deficient in melodic beauty, possesses remarkable originality, the quick movements of the violin pieces being distinguished by great vigour, strange rhythms, and an altogether new and peculiar individuality. Miss Marie Motto played the difficult violin pieces with much effect ; Miss Helen Jaxon and Mr. Gregory Hast were the vocalists.

INSTRUMENTAL RECITALS.

MR. EUGENE D' ALBERT. On November 3rd, 1896, at the Conserva toire, this talented artist played Beethoven's "Waldstein" sonata, Schumann's Fantasie in C, Chopin's Ballade in A flat, and pieces by Liszt. On November 7th, at his Recital at St. James's Hall, Mr. d' Albert played Beethoven's Sonata in E flat (op. 31, INSTRUMENTAL RECITALS — SAUER. 103

No. 3), Mendelssohn's " Variations Serieuse3 " (op. 54), and a Suite in D minor, written by the pianist when a pupil at the National Training School, now the Royal College of Music. This work consists of an Allemande, Courante, Sara- bande, Gavotte, Musette, and Gigue, written in the style of the old masters. It is clever and pleasing, and was splendidly played. Chopin's Scherzo in B minor (op. 20), and pieces by Rubinstein and Tausig, were also finely played. On November 24th, in the afternoon, Mr. d' Albert gave a Beethoven Recital at St. James's Hall, when he played five sonatas, viz., the " Moonlight," the " Waldstein," and the last three sonatas — in E (op. 109), in A flat (op. 110), and in C minor (op. 111). He thereby emulated the late Hans von Billow, who played the last five sonatas at one sitting. Mr. d' Albert also played the Thirty-two Variations in C minor. The severe task imposed upon himself in this Recital was accomplished in Mr. d' Albert's usual brilliant and masterly fashion. The two Recitals given at St. James's Hall on May 13th and 21st, 1897, were well attended, and Mr. d' Albert's efforts were enthusiastically received. On the first occasion he opened with his own Sonata in F sharp minor, a clever work in three movements. Other pieces were Beethoven's Rondo in G (op. 51, No. 2), Grieg's Ballade in G minor (op. 24), and Chopin's Ballade in A flat (op. 47), all of which were brilliantly played. The second Recital opened with Beethoven's Sonatas in A flat (op. 110), and in 0 minor (op. Ill), which were very finely rendered. In Chopin's Ballade in G minor, and in other pieces by the same master, the pianist's astonishing powers of execution were displayed to very great advantage.

HERB, EMIL SAUER. Herr Emil Satter gave his only 1896 Autumn Recital at St. James's Hall, on the afternoon of November 25th, before a large audience. Brahms's Sonata in F minor (op. 5), the same composer's Variations on a Theme by Handel (op. 24), selections from Chopin and Schumann, and pieces of the virtuoso type, were played in a manner that aroused the enthusiasm of the audience. At the end of the regular 104 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. programme three additional pieces were played in response to the demands for encores.

MR. FREDERICK LAMOND Mb.. Frederick Lamond's Pianoforte Recitals were unfor- tunately attended for some very fine performances were given. At the second Recital, on January 26th, 1897, he played Beethoven's Sonata in B flat (op. 106) and Schumann's "Etudes Symphoniques " (op. 13) in succession. At the following Recital, on February 2nd, the principal works played were Beethoven's penultimate Sonata in A flat (op. 110) and Schumann's Fantasia in C (op. 17). On February 9th an excellent programme was rendered, including Beethoven's final Sonata in C minor (op. Ill), Schubert's "Wanderer" fantasia in C (op. 15), Brahms's Variations on a Theme by Handel (op. 24), and a number of minor pieces by Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schubert, Henselt, Rubinstein, and Liszt. It is a. matter for regret that the Recitals given by Mr. Lamond at St. James's Hall, on May 4th and 11th, were not very well attended, since this Scottish artist is one of the most accomplished pianists of the day. In the Recital on May 4th the most, satisfactory performance was that of Brahms's Sonata in F minor (op. 5) ; while at the second Recital excellent renderings were given of Beethoven's " Waldstein " sonata in C (op. 53), and of Schumann's Sonata in F sharp minor (op. 11)

MISS F. DAVIES and MISS L. PHILLIPS. Miss Fanny Davies and Miss Louise Phillips gave a Pianoforte and Vocal Recital at St. James's Hall on January 29th. The instrumental numbers, which were beautifully played by Miss Davies, included Brahms's Variations on a Theme by Handel (op. 24) and pieces by Schubert, Men delssohn, and Rubinstein. Miss Phillips sang, with her usual exquisite taste and finish, Schumann's song-cycle " Frauenliebe und Leben " (op. 42), selections by Schubert, Brahms, Parry, Somervell, and some " Old French " pieces. INSTRUMENTAL RECITALS — TORRENS- JOHNSON. 105

MISS ADELA VERNE. Miss Adela Verne at her Pianoforte Recital, at St. James's Hall, on December 9th, 1896, confirmed the very favourable Her artistic and tech- nical qualities were displayed to advantage in Beethoven's Sonata in E flat (quasi una Fantasia, op. 27, No. 1), Schu mann's "Papillons" (op. 2), and pieces by Mendelssohn, Liszt, and Paderewski. She also introduced a showy " Etude de Concert," by Godfrey Pringle.

M DELAFOSSE. M. Leon Delafosse gave a Concert at St. James's Hall on December 10th, 1896, consisting entirely of compositions by the French composer, M. Gabriel Faure. The chief feature of the programme was the Pianoforte Quartet in G (No. 2), in which the composer appeared, and was assisted by Messrs. Johannes Wolff, Hobday, and Ludwig. Mdlle. Landi sang some songs in charming style, and M. Delafosse played several minor pianoforte pieces. At the recital on July 6th, M. Delafosse played with much delicacy and refinement Schumann's " Nachtstiick " in F (No. 4), Chopin's Prelude in D flat (No. 15), and a dainty " Romance " by M. Gabriel Faure. He also played a musical accompaniment, written by himself, to Montesquieu's poem, "Le Coucher de la Morte," which was recited by Mdme. Sarah Bernhardt. Messrs. Delafosse and Ysaye's Pianoforte and Violin Recitals (see page 111).

MISS E. TORRENS- JOHNSON. Miss Elizareth Torrens- Johnson gave a concert at the Qneen's (small) Hall on December 10th, assisted by Mr. Richard Gompertz and Miss Filliinger. In conjunction with the former a spirited rendering was given of Brahms's Duo- Sonata in D minor (op. 108). Beethoven's Sonata in E flat (op. 27, No. 1), and Schumann's "Papillons," were played by Miss Torrens-Johnson with success. Miss Filliinger gave finished renderings of songs by Schubert and Schumann. 106 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

MISS HEYMANN. Miss Johanna Heymann gave four well-attended pianoforte recitals at St. James's Hall, on October 29th, November 10th and 20th, and December 1st, 1896. In addition to familiar works by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, and Grieg, Miss Heymann played several novelties, including "Aus dem Julklapp," by J. Rontgen ; "Elfenspiel" and " Fantasiestiick," by Carl Heymann; a " Valse Arabesque," by J. H. Lack ; and " Aus den Zwieges- prachen," by Amanda Rontgen.

MISS KATIE GOODSON. Miss Katie Goodson, a pupil of Leschetitzky, gave her first pianoforte recital in London, at St. James's Hall, on Novem ber 3rd, 1896. This promising young pianist, who combines a brilliant technique with a powerful and sympathetic touch, played Mendelssohn's "Variations Serieuses"; a new work by Edward Schiitt, consisting of a Prelude, Nocturnette, and Serenade d'Arlequin (op. 48), for the first time in- London ; and pieces by Chopin, Leschetitzky, Moszkowski, and Pa- derewski. At the recital given at St. James's Hall on June 4th, this very youthful pianist played with complete success a Sonata in A, by Mozart, Beethoven's very difficult Sonata in C Papilions " (op. 2), and

M. PADEREWSKI.1 An enthusiastic audience attended the recital given by M. Paderewski at the Queen's Hall on June 15th. Beethoven's Sonata in D minor (op. 31, No. 2), Schumann's " Carnival" (op. 9), Brahms's Variations on a Theme by Handel (op. 24), and several compositions by Chopin, Rubinstein, and Liszt were played by the talented Polish pianist with marvellous execution and irresistible effect. 1 See p. 72 for Recital with Orchestra. INSTRUMENTAL EECITALS— GABRILOWITSCH. 107

MASSRS. ROSS and MOORE'S PIANOEORTE RECITALS. A recital was given, by these talented young English pianists, who have already made a reputation on the Continent as finished artists, at the Queen's (small) Hall, on March 1st, 1897. They have made a special study of duet-playing, and have arrived at a very high standard of excellence in that branch of the musical art, combining the highest executive skill with great expression and artistic feeling. The works performed on this occasion were Mozart's Sonata in D, a Barcarolle by Moszkowski (specially arranged by the com poser for the concert-givers), Henselt's study " Si oiseau j'etais," Sinding's Variations in E flat minor, and Rubin- Btein's Staccato Study in C. Miss Bertha Oppenheimer was the vocalist. A second recital was given before a numerous audience at St. James's Hall, on April 27th, with equally successful results. The perfection to which duet-playing can be brought was shown in their performance of Mozart's Sonata in D, Schumann's Variations in B flat (op. 46), and various pieces by Kirchner, Liszt, and Chopin, the last taken from a series arranged by Professor Oscar Raif . Mrs. Hutchinson was the vocalist, and contributed songs by Durand, J. J. Rousseau, and Brahms.

THE MISSES SUTRO. A very enjoyable pianoforte recital was given by these young pianists at St. James's Hall on May 31st, when the programme included Reinecke's Variations on a Sarabande of Bach, a Suite Concertante arranged by Saint-Saens from Gounod, Variations in E flat minor by Christian Sinding, and various other pieces for two pianofortes by Ignaz Briill, Algernon Ashton, Dvorak, and Chaminade. The playing of the Misses Sutro was delightful throughout, their tone, style, and being excellent.

M. GABRILOWITSCH. This young Russian pianist, who created a most favourable impression on his first appearance in London in 1896, gave 108 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. two recitals at St. James's Hall on June 8th and 17th. On the former date he gave a very fine performance of Beethoven's Sonata in E flat (op. 81). An arrangement of one of Bach's organ fugues, Schumann's " Faschingsschwank aus Wien," and two pieces by Chopin were also played, but in a some what unequal manner, owing, apparently, to nervousness. Two pieces, from his own pen, proved to be tastefully written, entitled " Melodie Orientale" and Menuet.

MISS FLORA EIBENSCHUTZ. This pianist gave a pianoforte recital, consisting wholly of compositions by Brahms, at St. James's Hall, on February 26th, 1897. Excellent renderings were given of the early Sonata in F minor (op. 5), the Ballade in B major (op. 10), the Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel (op. 24), the Rhapsodie in G minor (op. 79), and of various minor pieces. The undertaking was a somewhat arduous one, but was carried through with great success.

MDME. FRICKENHATJS. This excellent pianist gave a concert at St. James's Hall on March 31st, which was well attended. The programme opened with Brahms's Sonata in F minor (op. 5), played by the concert-giver with vigour and expression. Minor solos by Scarlatti, Chopin, Schumann, Richard Strauss, Sinding, Rubinstein, Brassin, and Dupont were interpreted in a com pletely artistic manner. Mrs. Norman Salmond joined Mdme. Frickenhaus in an admirable rendering of Saint-Saens's brilliant Polonaise for two pianofortes (op. 77).

MISS ELSIE HALL. A highly successful recital was given by this young pianist at St. James's Hall on April 7th, 1897. She is an Australian by birth, but for some time studied under Mr. John Farmer, INSTRUMENTAL RECITALS— AMY HARE. 109

of Harrow, and subsequently at the Berlin Hochschule, where she won the Mendelssohn Scholarship. Miss Hall gave a clear and accurate rendering of Bach's " Partita " in G; and played with much intelligence other pieces by various com posers, the recital ending with an effective performance of Beethoven's " Kreutzer " sonata, the violin part being played by Herr Kruse, the second violinist in the Joachim Quartet.

MISS EDITH A. GREENHILL. A lakge and appreciative audience attended Miss Greenhill's pianoforte recital on July 6th, at the Salle Erard. An excel lent programme included Preludes by Bach, Handel, and Mendelssohn ; Brahms's Variations on a Theme by Schumann (op. 9) ; Beethoven's Sonata in D minor (op. 31, No. 2), and pieces by Field, Chopin, Liszt, Cramer, Steibelt, Henselt, and Rubinstein, all of which were well and tastefully rendered.

MR. make: HAMBOURG. This young pianist gave a pianoforte recital at the Queen's Hall on March 2nd, 1897, his programme including Schu mann's " Faschingssch wank aus Wien," Beethoven's Sonata in E flat (op. 31, No. 3), Brahms's Variations on a Theme by Paganini, and Chopin's Sonata in B flat minor (op. 35). Clear evidence was given by Mr. Hambourg in his perform ance of the progress he has made in his ait since he came to London a few years ago as a juvenile prodigy.

MISS AMY HARE. At a well-attended pianoforte recital at St. James's Hall on March 9th, 1897, Miss Amy Hare played Haydn's Variations in F minor, Liszt's " Ricordanza," and Schubert's " Wan derer " fantasia (op. 15). She was joined by M. Johannes Wolff in Grieg's Sonata for Pianoforte and Violin in C minor (op. 45). Proof was given by this pianist of the possession of considerable capacity as an executant, but her style is some what cold. 110 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. MISS SOPHIE FEEEMAN. This promising young pianist gave a recital at the Steinway Hall on April 29th. Beethoven's Sonata (op. 53) was brilli antly rendered, and Miss Freeman then joined Messrs. Martin Jacoby and Albert in a meritorious performance of Dvorak's Trio in B flat. Among shorter pieces played by the concert- giver, Mr. Francesco Berger's" Moto Contrario " and " de Concert" were the most successful. Mdme. Amy Sherwin was the vocalist. '

MISS EMMA BARNETT. At the pianoforte recital given at the Queen's (small) Hall on May 10th, the principal features were Schubert's Sonata in D major (op. 53) and Schumann's "Carnival" (op. 9). Tscha'ikowsky's Barcarolle was also played with adequate expression. Some slight pianoforte pieces by Mr. J. F. Bar- nett were introduced, one of which, "Dream Maiden, ".was performed for the first time, and was favourably received. Miss Ada Davies was the vocalist.

' MISS MARIE MOTTO. This lady, who is one oi the most promising violinists of the Royal College of Music, gave her first Concert, on February 22nd, at St. James's Hall, before a numerous audience. She possesses a pure and sympathetic tone, has considerable power of expression, and in addition phrases with clearness and intelligence. In co-operation with Mr. Leonard Borwick an excellent performance was given of Beethoven's "Kreutzer" sonata. Miss Motto also played with much refinement and finish the Andante and Hondo from Lalo's " Symphonie Espa- gnole," and subsequently joined Messrs. Leonard Borwick, Alfred Hobday, and R. Purcell Jones in an effective and spirited rendering of Brahms's Pianoforte Quartet in Q minor (op. 25). Mr. Plunket Greene was the vocalist.

MR. CYDE TWELVETREES. At his first Violoncello Recital at Steinway Hall on May 7th, 1897, Mr. Twelvetrees imparted considerable interest to his INSTRUMENTAL EECITALS — DELAFOSSE. Ill programme by including in it Edouard Lalo's Concerto in D for Violoncello and Orchestra; the orchestral part of which was played on a pianoforte. It is a very pleasing work, and was well played by the concert-giver, who produced a good tone, and showed himself to be possessed of a refined style and great executive ability. Miss Ada Walters was the pianist, and Mdlle. Aimee Ferdinand the vocalist.

SARASATE CONCERTS. The first Concert of Senor Sarasate's 1896 winter series, was given at St. James's Hall on Monday afternoon, November 2nd, with Dr. Otto Neitzel as pianist. These artists were heard together in Schubert's " Rondo Brillant " in B minor, and in Raff s Sonata in E minor (op. 73). Senor Sarasate played as his solos four of Dvorak's Slavonic Dances, and his own "Airs Ecossais." The programme of the second Concert on Monday afternoon, November 9th, included Brahms's Sonata in G (op. 78), and Goldmark's Suite (No. 2). The last Concert of this series took place on Monday after noon, November 30th, when the programme included Bach's Sonata in E (No. 3), and Saint-Saens's Sonata (op. 102), both for Pianoforte and Violin. Senor Sarasate's solos were his own, " Zigeunerweisen " and a Bolero. On June 12th and 19th Senor Sarasate gave two Violin Recitals at St. James's Hall, again assisted by Dr. Otto Neitzel. The programme consisted of familiar compositions which were played with the Spanish virtuoso's customary brilliance, refine ment, and sweetness of tone. The pianist gave further evidence of his inability to subordinate his instrument in accompaniments, and at the first concert was twice requested by a member of the audience to play more softly.

MESSRS. DELAEOSSE and YSAYE'S PIANOFORTE AND VIOLIN RECITALS. The first of these Concerts was held at St. James's Hall on Tuesday afternoon, October 20th, 1896. 112 THE YEAR'S MTJSIC.

Included in the programme were Saint-Saens's Sonata for Pianoforte and Violin (No. 2) in E flat, first introduced here by Senor Sarasate and Dr. Otto Neitzel at their concert on June 20th, 1896; Raff's " Sonata Chromatique," and a Con- certsttick for Violin, by F. Kasse. The second Recital was given on October 27th, the pro gramme including Schumann's Sonata for Pianoforte and Violin in D minor (op. 121), and Beethoven's " Kreutzer " sonata. M. Ysaye played solos by Rode and Vieuxtemps.

MR. THEODORE WERNER. Mr. Theodore "Werner gave the first of six Violin Recitals at St. James's Hall on the afternoon of January 22nd, 1897. He has studied under Herr Joachim, and proved himself in his playing to be possessed of a fine rich tone and masterly technique. Rust's Sonata in D minor, and Raff's Suite in G (op. 180), were the principal items of the programme, which also included Selections by Spohr, Wieniawski, and Vieux temps. On February 4th the chief works performed were Tartini's celebrated Sonata in G minor, Spohr's " Dramatic " concerto, and Beethoven's Romance in F, all of which were finely played both as regards expression and execution. On February 18th Bach's famous Chaconne in D minor was played with the breadth and dignity which is absolutely necessary for the satisfactory interpretation of Bach's music. Paganini's Grand Concerto in B minor served to display Mr. Werner's capacity in quite a different style of music and execution, while between these pieces Svendsen's Romance in G formed an effective contrast, and afforded the player an opportunity of displaying greater warmth of expression. 's "Garden Melody," and Wieniawski's " Romance sans Paroles et Rondo Elegant" were played with much sympathetic charm. At the fourth Recital, on March 4th, Mr. Werner revived a Sonata in D by Nardini, a pupil of Tartini. With the aid of other excellent artists a performance was also given of Beet hoven's Septet. INSTRUMENTAL RECITALS — MaoCARTHY. 113

TERESINA TUA. Teresina Tua, the charming young Italian violinist, now the Comtesse de Franchi-Verni, gave a Recital at St. James's Hall on January 25th, 1897, at which she gave proof of con siderable advance in the higher qualities of style and ex pression since she last played in London in 1889. With Miss Fanny Davies as pianist an excellent performance was given of Brahms's Sonata for Pianoforte and Violin in A (op. 100). Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, with pianoforte accompani ment, was admirably rendered ; and other pieces by Vieux- temps and Sarasate were played in a style that entitles this artist to a place in the front rank of lady violinists.

MR. CHARLES JACOBY. Mr. Charles Jacory, a former violin pupil of the Royal College of Music, gave two Recitals at Queen's (small) Hall on October 27th and November 5th, 1896. His programmes included compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Wieni- awski, and Sarasate. He also introduced a new violin and pianoforte Sonata in D minor, by Mr. H. Walford Davies, another former pupil of the Royal College, a work of excep tional merit, which was beautifully played by Mr. Jacoby and the composer.

MISS FANNY WOOLF. Miss Fanny Woolf gave an interesting Violin Eecital at Stein way Hall on December 10th, 1896. Her good tone and brilliant execution were well displayed in Godard's Second Violin Concerto (op. 131). Bach's Prelude and Fugue in G- minor, and Spohr's Duet for Two Violins in D minor, were included in the programme, M. Johannes Wolff being the concert-giver's associate in the latter work. Mr. Charles Copland and Miss Frances Holliday were the vocalists, and Mr. F. A. Sewell the masterly accompanist.

MISS MAUD MacCARTHY. Miss Maud MacCarthy, who gave a Violin Eecital at the Queen's (small) Hall on the afternoon of December 15th, is a I 114 THE YEAR'S MtrSIC. very young but highly promising pupil of Mr. Arbos. She played, with Miss Fanny Davies at the pianoforte, Beethoven's "Kreutzer" sonata, and also Wieniawski's " Airs Eusses, " and pieces by Nardini and Professor Stanford, manifesting ease, confidence, and exceptional ability throughout her performance. It may be noted here that she played also at Mr. Mann's benefit concert at the Crystal Palace in April, 1897. On June 11th, at St. James's Hall, Miss Maud MaeCarthy gave a concert in which proof was afforded of the excellent progress she is making in her art. Admirable performances were given, with Miss Fanny Davies at the pianoforte, of Brahms's Sonata in G (op. 78), and of the " Romance" from Wieniawski's Violin Concerto (op. 22). The young violinist was fortunate in securing the assistance of Mdme. Albani as vocalist.

ME. HENRY SUCH'S VIOLIN BECITALS. Mr. Henry Such, a pupil of Joachim, gave three Violin Recitals at St. James's Hall. Finished performances were given of Bach's Chaconne at the first concert on October 24th, 1896, and of one of the same composer's Pianoforte and at the second concert on November 13th. Mr. Such gave another recital on May 12th, when after playing in conjunction with Mdlle. Johanna Heymann in Beethoven's Sonata in G (op. 30, No. 3) for Pianoforte and Violin, he gave Max Bruch's Second Violin Concerto in D minor, with pianoforte accompaniment by Mr. Henry Bird. In these works, as well as in smaller solos, Mr. Such proved himself to be a sound executant. Mdlle. Heymann gave pianoforte solos, and Miss Marie Cabrera sang songs by Franz and Schubert.

HERE BALLING. Herr Michael Balling gave, on October 28th, 1896, at the Queen's (small) Hall, the first of a series of Recitals designed to display the special qualities of the Ritter viola-alta, an instrument invented to supersede the ordinary viola. The instrument was brought to the notice of the English public CHORAL CONCERTS — ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY. 115 some few years ago, when the inventor tried it with Mr. Mann's orchestra at the Crystal Palace. Its success in this country is very doubtful, for not only has it the disadvantage of increased size, but the ordinary viola now has more admirers and players than ever before. Judging from the beautiful tone produced by such masters of the instrument as Messrs. Emil Kreuz and Alfred Hobday, it seems probable that the majority of viola players were formerly inclined to treat it with scant respect, to play it in a perfunctory manner, and to be satisfied with a decidedly inferior quality of instru ment. Students now take up the viola as a special study, with the result that the distinctive qualities of the instru ment are displayed to the best possible advantage ; conse quently any proposal to substitute some other instrument for it is likely to meet with very little favour either from amateurs or professionals.

CHORAL CONCERTS.

THE ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY. Conductor — Proj,e3Boii J. F. Bridoe, Mus.Doc. At the first concert of the twenty-sixth season of this famous Society, held on October 29th, 1896, Professor Bridge made his first appearance as Conductor. The work performed was Haydn's "Creation." The soloists were Mdme. Albani, Mr. Iver McKay, and Mr. Andrew Black. During the evening the late Sir 's anthem, "As we have borne the image of the earthly," was sung by the Choir as an In Memoriam of the deceased musician, whose bust, executed in bronze by Mr. Herbert Hampton, was placed on this occasion at the back of the Conductor's seat. On November 19th, Sir Arthur Sullivan's popular "Golden Legend " was conducted by the composer. The soloists were Miss Margaret Macintyre, Miss Sarah Berry, Mr. Ben Davies, Mr. Henschel, and Mr. Charles Ackerman. At the third concert, on December 10th, Mendelssohn's 116 THE tear's music. "St. Paul" received a very fine interpretation, the Choir singing with perfect unanimity and magnificent volume of tone. The soloists were Miss Ella Russell, Miss Lucie Johnstone, Mr. Edward Lloyd, and Mr. Plunket Greene. At the fourth concert, on December 21st, Schubert's " Song of Miriam" and Handel's "" were the works performed. The duet, " The Lord is a man of war," was on this occasion sung by Messrs. Andrew Black and Watkin Mills, and not by 400 and basses, as on many previous occasions. The other vocalists were Miss Maggie Purvis, Mdme. Belle Cole, and Mr. Edward Lloyd. The fifth concert, on February 10th, 1897, was remarkable for a very fine performance of Mendelssohn's " Elijah," under the direction of Professor Bridge, who, by adopting a quicker tempo in most of the numbers, secured an increase in dramatic force and earnestness. The vocalists were Miss Ella Russell, Miss Maggie Purvis, Miss Marian McKenzie, Mdme. Emily Himing, Mr. Ben Davies, Mr. Avalon Collard, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Frederick Bevan. At the sixth concert, on March 3rd (Ash Wednesday), the work performed was Gounod's " Redemption." The vocalists were Miss Esther Palliser, Miss Maggie Purvis, Mrs. Katharine Fisk, Mr. Andrew Black, Mr. Lloyd Chandos, and Mr. Norman Salmond. The works performed at the seventh concert, on March 25th, were Spohr's "Last Judgment" and Dr. Hubert Parry's "Job." The former was conducted by Professor Bridge, the soloists being Miss Esther Palliser, Mdme. Emily Hining, Mr. Iver McKay, and Mr. Daniel Price. A very fine rendering was given of "Job," under the direction of the composer. Mr. Henschel interpreted the part of Job with his usual dramatic vigour and earnestness. The other soloists were Mr. Iver McKay, Mr. Daniel Price, and Miss Hilda Foster, a pupil of the Royal College of Music, who rendered the part of the Shepherd Boy with considerable charm and skill. CHORAL CONCERTS — QUEEN'S HALL. 117 At the eighth concert, on April 16th (Good Friday), the usual performance of the "" was given, the soloists being Miss Edith Palliser, Mdme. Belle Cole, Mr. Lloyd Chandos, and Mr. Santley. On the 6th May the season was concluded by a Commem oration Concert in honour of the Queen's sixty years' reign. Professor Bridge's new arrangement of the National Anthem opened the concert, with an altered second verse, written by Dean Hole. The programme began with Mr. Eaton Faning's " Queen's Song," the text by Sir Edwin Arnold. This was followed by Handel's anthems, " Zadok the Priest " and " The King shall rejoice," which formed part of the Coronation music in 1838. The most interesting feature of the concert was the production of Professor Bridge's setting of Mr. 's poem, " The Flag of England," the solo part of which was sung by Mdme. Albani with much fervour. The work aroused the greatest enthusiasm, and Professor Bridge was recalled four times. The second half of the programme comprised Mendelssohn's " Hymn of Praise," the soloists engaged, in addition to Mdme. Albani, being Miss Anna Williams, Miss Muriel Foster, Mr. Edward Lloyd, and Mr. Daniel Price. Mr. H. L. Balfour acted as organist throughout the season.

QUEEN'S HALL CHORAL SOCIETY. Conductor — Mr. A. Randegoer. This Society started its '96-7 season on November 5th, 1896, with an excellent performance of Haydn's " Creation," with Miss Evangeline Florence, Mr. Hirwen Jones, and Mr. Watkin Mills, as soloists. On December 3rd M. Saint-Sae'ns's Biblical opera, "Samson et Dalila " was performed in concert form. This work, although composed in 1869, was not performed (and then imperfectly) in England until 1893, at one of the Promenade Concerts at Covent Garden. Mdme. Brema, Mr. Edward Lloyd, and Mr. Andrew Black were the principal vocalists ; minor charac ters being taken by Messrs. Reginald Brophy, Ley Vernon, Thomas Meuz, and A. H. Gee. The choral portions were extremely well rendered. 118 THE YEAK'S MUSIC. On the afternoon of New Tear's Day an excellent perform ance of "Elijah" was given, the principal vocalists being Mdme. Ella Russell, Miss Ada Crossley, Mr. Ben Davies, and Mr. Santley. The second Quartet consisted of Miss Hoare, Mdme. Himing, Mr. Reginald Brophy, and Mr. Hinchliff. January 16th. — A repetition was given of M. Saint-Saens's "Samson etDalila" to a much larger audience than at the December performance. A very fine performance was given, the soloists being the same as before, except that Mr. Watkin Mills replaced Mr. Andrew Black. February 4th. — A very successful performance was given of Sullivan's " The Golden Legend." The solo parts were rendered by Miss Thudichum, Miss Hilda Wilson, Mr. Edward Lloyd, and Mr. Watkin Mills. The small part of the Forester was sung by Mr. F. B. Ranalow. On March 3rd were performed Rossini's " Stabat Mater," and Mendelssohn's " Hymn of Praise." In the former work, the soloists were Miss Thudichum, Mdme. Belle Cole, Mr. Ben Davies, and Signor Foli. The Symphony to the " Hymn of Praise " was admirably played ; and the solos were well sung by Miss Thudichum and Mr. Ben Davies, Miss Margaret Hoare taking part with the former in the duet, "I waited for the Lord." March 5th. — A third performance was given of Saint- Saens's " Samson et Dalila," with the same soloists as on December 3rd, except that two of the minor characters were taken by Messrs. E. Branscombe and W. H. Brereton, vice Messrs. Ley Vernon and A. H. Gee. March 18th. — An exceedingly good performance was given of Berlioz's "Faust." The Choir was augmented by the boys of the London Training School for Choristers. Mdme. Marie Duma, Mr. Edward Branscombe (in place of Mr. Lloyd Chandos, unwell), Mr. F. B. Eanalow, and Mr. Watkin Mills were the soloists. April 16th (Good Friday). — Gounod's " Redemption " was performed with Mdme. Marie Duma, Miss Margaret Hoare, Miss Hilda Wilson, Mr. Andrew Black, Mr. Iver McKay, and Mr.Lempriere Pringle as the soloists. CHORAL CONCERTS— BACH CHOIR. 119

May 13th. — Mendelssohn's "St. Paul" was performed, the soloists being Mdme. Clara Samuell, Miss Ada Crossley, Mr. Edward Lloyd, Mr. John Sandbrook (in place of Mr. Andrew Black, indisposed), and Mr. Louis Frolich. May 27th (Ascension Day). — The Season terminated with a performance of Mendelssohn's "Elijah." The principal soloists were Miss Thudichum, Mdme. Belle Cole, Mr. Lloyd Chandos, and Mr. Santley. The second Quartet were Miss Clara Williams, Miss Lucie Johnstone (who sang " Woe unto them"), Mr. R. Brophy, and Mr. F. B. Ranalow.

THE BACH CHOIR. On April 6th, 8th, and 10th, 1897, this Choir gave a Bach Festival in the Queen's Hall to large audiences. The Festival was inaugurated in 1895, and the original intention was to make it triennial, but the first celebration was so successful that it was decided to repeat it this year instead of in 1898. As on the first occasion, this Festival was opened with the Passion music according to St. Matthew, and concluded with the B minor Mass, the intervening day being devoted to choral and instrumental selections. The Passion music was sung in German ; the wood- wind players were increased to eight and eight ; and Mr. Fuller Maitland played the accompaniments to the recitatives on a harpsichord. By these . means it is possible the performance more nearly obtained the effects which Bach had in mind, except, of course, as regards the rendering of the German text, which probably puzzled any Germans present equally with other members of the audience. The Choir was assisted in the by the choristers of St. Mary Ab botts, Kensington. The soloists were Miss Fillunger, Mdme. Marian McKenzie, Messrs. Robert Kaufmann, Kennerley Rumford, and Francis Harford. On the Selection Day, the two most important works were the Church , " Wachet, betet " (" Watch and Pray ") and "Wachet auf " (" Wake, awake ! "). The second of these is one of Bach's finest cantatas, and the violin obbligato of the soprano and bass duet " Wann kommst du ? " (sung by Mrs. Hutchinson and Mr. Kennerley Rumford) was played by Dr. Joachim. The famous violinist also played the Concerto 120 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. in E for Violin (with orchestra of strings) and the famous Chaconne from the D minor Suite. Sir Walter Parratt gave a brilliant performance of the Toccata and Fugue in D minor for Organ ; and the programme was completed with the Orchestral Suite in D (No. 1), and the final Quartet and Chorus from the Church Cantata "Ich hatte viel Bekiimmerniss." Mdme. Marian McKenzie and Mr. Kauf mann were the other vocalists. In the Mass on the third day, Mdme. Medora Henson, Mdme. McKenzie, Mr. Kaufmann, and Mr. Andrew Black were the soloists, and gave admirable renderings of their respective parts. The choruses were sung with care and intelligence, but the usual lack of tone, warmth, and dramatic feeling which characterizes this Choir was again evident, and was often productive of a sense of monotony during the performance. Professor Stanford conducted.

CONCERT IN HONOUR OF THE FOREIGN DELEGATES TO THE INTERNATIONAL OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS AND MARINE ENGINEERS. This excellent concert was given at the Queen's Hall on July 8th, and served the purpose of making our guests acquainted with some of the best modern British music, with our best choral singing, and with the fine quality of our present native orchestral playing. This was done by including in the pro gramme compositions by Sir Alexander Mackenzie, Dr. C. Hubert Parry, Sir Arthur Sullivan, and Professor Villiers Stanford ; by bringing specially to the Metropolis a con tingent of 225 members of the Leeds Festival Choir of 1 895, and by the performances of an orchestra of 113 players, con sisting, with the exception of nineteen, of present or former pupils of the Royal College of Music. The Leeds Festival attraction of the concert, for a finer body of voices has never been heard in London. There were contingents from Leeds, , Huddersfield, Halifax, Dewsbury and Batley, forming a perfectly balanced body of singers, who astonished and thrilled the audience with their sonorous, penetrating tone, their fearless attack, and their sustained strength. Assisted by the fine College Orchestra they gave a magnificent performance of Dr. Parry's ode, CHORAL CONCERTS— HANDEL SOCIETY. 121

" Blest Pair of Sirens," probably that composer's finest work. The concert opened with Sir A. Mackenzie's spirited "Britannia" overture. Sir Arthur Sullivan was represented by the Prologue to his " Golden Legend," the part of Lucifer being finely sung by Mr. Andrew Black. Professor Stanford's vigorous settings for bass solo, male chorus, and orchestra of three " cavalier tunes " by Robert Browning, wont with ex cellent spirit and swing, the third, " Marching Along," being encored. Mr. Andrew Black was heard to very great advan tage in the solo part. The programme included, out of compliment to the foreign delegates, some compositions by representative foreign com posers. For the selection was the from Gounod's "Romeo and Juliet"; for Russia, Tschaikowsky's "Francesca da Rimini " fantasia for orchestra ; for Italy, the Scena for Desdemona from Act IV. of Verdi's "Otello," including the " Willow Song" and " Ave Maria " ; and for (with Austria), Brahms's "Academic Festival" overture ; the "Gau- deamus igitur " at the end, played by the wind instruments, being also sung by the chorus in four-part harmony, as was done, with the sanction of the composer, at Cambridge in 1 892 on its first performance in this country. The Programme was completed by the choruses, ''The People shall hear," and " Sing ye to the Lord " (solo, Mdme. Albani), from Handel's " Israel in Egypt," in which all the traditional fine qualities of Yorkshire singers were fully displayed. Professor Stanford conducted throughout, and his effective arrangement of the National Anthem (solo, Mdme. Albani) closed a concert of exceptional interest and merit.

THE HANDEL SOCIETY. An invitation concert was given by this society on June 29th, at the Queen's Hall. The first part of the programme con tained nothing by Handel, the works included heing Schu mann's "New Year's Song"; Schubert's "Song1 of Miriam " (the soprano solo part well sung by Miss Helen Jaxon) ; Mr. Edward German's Overture to " Richard III. " ; and Professor Stanford's choral ballad "Phaudrig Crohoore," conducted by the composer, and well rendered. The second part was entirely devoted to Handel, and included the Organ Concerto (No. 2, in A, from the third set), played by Mr. 122 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. E. G. Croager with an excellent cadenza from his own pen. The concert concluded with the , " The King shall rejoice." Mr. G. S. Liddle was the conductor.

LOMBARD AMATEUR MUSICAL SOCIETY. This Society, which was founded in 1872 for the practice of male-voice part-music, gave a concert at St. Martin's Town Hall on February 25th, 1897, under the conductorship of Mr. A. H. D. Prendergast, who has held office since 1874. Among the most successful pieces sung were Mr. Prendergast's set ting of Shakespeare's "Take, oh take, those lips away" (encored), and Spofforth's "Health to my dear."

THE VICTORIA MADRIGAL SOCIETY. This Society gave an excellent concert at St. Martin's Town Hall on April 1st, 1897, in aid of the Prince of Wales's Hospital Fund. In addition to familiar pieces, a pleasing madrigal, " I Lov'd a Lass," by Dr. J. Stanley Murray, the conductor of the society, was sung in public for the first time, and was favourably received. The voices of the choir are of good quality, and the tone well balanced ; the pieces performed were rendered with precision and delicacy. Miss Stanley Lucas, Mr. Barton McGuckin, and Mr. W. A. Peterkin contributed vocal solos; and Mdlle. Henrietta Murkens played some violin solos with breadth and freedom of stjde.

THE CIVIL SERVICE VOCAL UNION. An interesting concert, under the conductorship of Mr. Alfred Furse, was given at the Cannon Street Hotel on May 6th. The most notable feature was Schubert's fine cantata, "Night in the Forest" (op. 139b.), which, on this occasion, was sung to the accompaniment of four French horns, in accordance with the composer's intentions. The romance and LONDON BALLAD CONCERTS — BOOSEY. 123 beauty of the music were greatly enhanced by this additional tone-colour, and the society is to be congratulated on its observance of the centenary of Schubert's birth by the pro duction of such a beautiful composition in its original form. Other pieces were well sung, including two choruses from Mendelssohn's " CEdipus " music, and Barnby's Madrigal, "In Laudem Amoris." Mr. John Dunn played several violin solos, and Messrs. Charles Chilley and A. H. Gee were the solo vocalists.

BALLAD CONCERTS.

THE LONDON BALLAD CONCERTS (MESSRS. BOOSEY & CO.). The thirty-first season began on November 4th, 1896, and comprised eleven concerts. At the third concert, on November 26th, and on several subsequent occasions, was performed Bemberg's " La Ballade du Desespere " — pour Voix et Declamation — by students of the Royal Academy of Music. Miss Gertrude Bevan and Miss Ellen Bowick took the parts of Death and the Poet respec tively, the latter reciting her part with excellent taste and deep feeling. The accompaniments for violin, violoncello, and pianoforte were well rendered by Miss Edith E. Byford, Miss May H. Mukle, and Miss Mabel E. Colyer. At the seventh concert, on January 23rd, 1897, a Wagner selection was given, including "Wotan's Farewell " from " The Valkyrie " (Mr. Andrew Black) ; the "Prize Song " from " Die Meistersinger" (Mr. Edward Lloyd); " Elizabeth's Greeting" from " Tann- hauser " (Miss Esther Palliser), and the Quintet, " Dazzling as the Dawn," from "Die Meistersinger," sung by Misses Esther Palliser and Ada Crossley, and Messrs. Lloyd, Samuel Masters, and Plunket Greene. At the eighth concert, on February 3rd, a selection of Schubert's songs was included in the programme ; and at the ninth concert, on February 1 3th, the second part was devoted to English music of the olden 124 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. time, performed upon the original instruments for which it was written, under the direction of Mr. Arnold Dolmetsch. These instruments were the lute and viola d'amore (Mr. Arnold Dolmetsch), the viol-da-gamba (Miss Helene Dol metsch) ; and the virginals and the harpsichord (Miss Elodie Dolmetsch). The music performed dated from 1560 to 1692. The usual sacred concert was given on Ash Wednesday (March 3rd), at which Mr. Plunket Greene sang two old Ger man sacred songs of the fourteenth and early part of the seventeenth centuries respectively. i Among the novelties produced during the season may be mentioned Mr. Eaton Faning's part song, " The Fortune- Teller's Song"; Mr. B. H. Walthew's songs, "Eldorado" and "When I am dead, my dearest," and duet "The Shepherd's Eoundelay " ; Professor Stanford's " The Calico Dress"; Mr. Arthur Somervell's "Evening Shadows "; Mr. Edward German's " Who'll buy my Lavender? " ; and some Manx songs arranged by Mr. W. H. Gill. Mr. Eaton Faning's Choir, and the Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir (under the direction of Mdme. Clara Novello Davies), sang part songs, &c., in excellent style. Messrs. Waddington Cooke and S. Liddle were the accompanists.

THE ST. JAMES'S HALL BALLAD CONCERTS (CHAPPELL & CO.). The 1896-7 season began on November 4th, 1896, and comprised ten concerts which, from their character, would be more appropriately designated, as miscellaneous than as ballad concerts. They consisted, in addition to ballads and modern songs, of operatic selections, humorous part-songs, pianoforte, violin, violoncello and mandoline solos, and recitations, &c., by popular actresses. The clever " Imitations " by Miss Cissie Loi'tus, who appeared at four successive concerts, proved a great attraction. While excellent in their way, artists of the highest talent being engaged, these concerts have not sufficient serious musical interest to require detailed notice here, MISCELLANEOUS CONCERTS— JARON. 125

MISCELLANEOUS CONCERTS.

MESSES. PLUNKET GREENE awd LEONARD BORWICK'S SONG AND PIANOFOETE RECITALS. An interesting recital was given by these talented artists at St. James's Hall on October 30th, 1896. Mr. Plunket Greene's contributions included four old German sacred songs by Johann Sohulz, C. D. Schubart, a traditional air of the fourteenth century, "Joseph, lieber Joseph meine," and another, "Ein frohlich Gesang." He also sang some old Irish airs arranged by Professor Stanford, and songs by Schubert, Schumann, and Grieg. Mr. Leonard Borwick's pianoforte solos included Chopin's Fantasia in F minor, and minor pieces by Nawratil, Brahms, and Tschaikowsky. Three further recitals were given on February 5th and 1 9th> and March 5th. The first was a Schubert "In Memoriam ' performance, the programme containing the Pianoforte Sonata in C minor, some minor solos, and ten songs. At the second recital Mr. Borwick played a Fantasia in C minor by Bach, and Brahms's Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, op. 24 ; while Mr. Plunket Greene gave a fine selection of songs by Bach, Handel, Schumann, Mendels sohn, and Brahms. Pieces by Professor Stanford and Mr. R. H. Walthew were also included in the programme. The third recital was largely attended, the programme containing an interesting selection of compositions which were, for the most part, unfamiliar.

MISS PAULINE JORAN. Miss Pauline Joran, at her concert on December 10th, 1896, at St. James's Hall, gave proof of her capacity both as vocalist and violinist. Her vocal contributions included a couple of airs from Puccini's "Manon Lescaut," the Valse from "Romeo et Juliette," and the Habanera from "." As instru mentalist Miss Joran took part with her sister (Miss Elise Joran) in Eduard Schiitte's Suite (op. 44) ; and played also a Romanza and Scherzo by Franz Ries. 126 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Miss Joran had already made known to the public her efficiency in the double capacity by her performance of the gipsy youth in Maseagni's "L'amico Fritz.". Miss Elise Joran played some pianoforte solos and Mr. Richard Green contributed some songs.

MR. DAVID BISPHAM. Mr. David Bispham's concert at St. James's Hall, on October 31st, 1896, prior to his departure for America, was distin guished by the performance, for the first time in London, of Brahms's "Four Serious Songs" (op. 121). The text of these songs is Biblical, Eeclesiastes being drawn upon in three instances. They are earnest and dignified in character, although sad in tone, and were most impressively rendered by Mr. Bispham. Mdlle. Landi also sang ; M. Johannes Wolff played some violin solos, and Mr. Henry Bird was the accompanist. On May 10th, 1897, Mr. Bispham gave a most interesting Brahms " In Memoriam " concert at St. James's Hall. The performance of the " Four Serious Songs " appropriately opened the programme, and they were followed by the entire series of fifteen Lieder, entitled "Magelone" (op. 33). The words of these are translated from the German of L. Tieck, and embody a pretty fairy story. The most effective of the songs are " Sind es Schmerzen," "Ruhe, Siissliebchen," and "Geliebter, wo zaudert dein irrender Fuss." Many of them were rendered by Mr. Bispham with great intelligence and artistic effect, others being equally, well sung by Miss Rosa Olitzka, Miss Marie Engle, and Mr. Reginald Groome. Mr. Leonard Borwick was a perfect accompanist. Mr. Bispham's delivery of a rfoumi of the original story, told in the language of fairy lore, added very considerably to the interest of the performance.

MR. WALTER FORD. Mr. Walter Ford gave an interesting concert in the Queen's (small) Hall on November 6th, 1896, when, among other songs, he sang Somervell's " Tears, idle tears," Sterndale MISCELLANEOUS CONCERTS GREEN. 127 Bennett's "Maiden mine," and Miss Carmichael's arrange ment of Galliard's "With early morn." In place of Miss Fillunger, who was unwell, Mrs. Henschel sang several songs with great charm of style, including Mr. Henschel's " Shouggie Shou " and " There was an Ancient King." Mdlle. Irma Sethe and Mr. Henry Bird played Brahms' s Duo Sonata in A major (op. 100), the former playing also some violin solos.

MDME. BLANCHE MAECHESI. This gifted and accomplished artist gave two vocal recitals at St. James's Hall on March 22nd and 30th, 1897, which were well attended and in every way successful. A compre hensive selection of songs was given on each occasion, the composers drawn upon at the first recital being Handel, Schu bert, Brahms, Cesar Franck, Moret, and Blumenthal ; and at the second, Gluck, Brahms, Schumann, Wagner, Widor, Chaminade, Faure, and Charpentier. Each song was rendered with the utmost finish and refinement, and with strict atten tion to the true expression of the sentiment of the words. Two further recitals were given in the same Hall on May 14th and 21st, at which Mdme. Marchesi again displayed her versatility, and her consummate skill in vocalization. At the first, she sang, in Italian, airs by Handel and Schubert ; in German, lieder by Schumann and Brahms ; and in French, chansons by Godard, Charpentier, and Ernest Moret. At the second recital, she sang a selection of lyrics of great musical interest, with equal skill. Mr. Henry Bramsen gave valuable assistance at these recitals by his admirably rendered violoncello solos.

MISS ROSA GREEN. ThIb lady, who gave a concert at the Queen's (small) Hall on April 5th, 1897, possesses a mezzo-soprano voice of rich quality, which has been well trained. Miss Green sang in various languages ; and she was specially successful in Bem- berg's "Chant Hindou," and Vidal's " Printemps Nouveau." Mr. Andrew Black, Mr. Leon Mozin, and the Hillier Belgian String Quartet rendered assistance. 128 THE TEAR'S MUSIC.

MDLLE. CHAMINADE. The annual concert of this composer and pianist was given on June 10th, at St. James's Hall. Three new songs, severally entitled "Mon Cceur chante," " Avril s'eveille," and " Fleur du Matin," were effectively sung by Mdme. Ronchini; a new lyric, " Espoir," was sung by Sign or Ancona ; and two other novelties, "Veux-tu?" and "Sans Amour," were sung by Mdme. Marchesi. Six new pianoforte pieces were well played by Mdlle. Chaminade, who was ably assisted in a couple of pieces for two pianofortes by Mdlle. Ten Have. Miss Clara Butt sang some French songs ; and the opening movement of Grieg's Sonata for Pianoforte and Violin (op. 45) was well played by Mdlle. Ten Have and M. Johannes Wolff.

M. JAQUES-DALCROZE. This Swiss composer gave three concerts, consisting entirely of his own music, on May 14th and 28th, and June 10th; the first and second at the Steinway Hall, the third at St. James's Hall. On May 14th the programme consisted of pianoforte and violin pieces and some songs. On May 28th three well- written movements for string quartet, some pianoforte pieces and some songs were presented. On both occasions the piano forte pieces were neatly and expressively played by M. Dalcroze, and the songs were well sung by Mdlle. Faliero. Assistance was also rendered at the second concert by Messrs. Alberto Bachmann, Charles Jacobi, Alfred Hobday, Herbert Walenn, and W. L. Barrett. The final concert introduced to a London audience " Le Poeme Alpestre," a lyrical work for soli, chorus, and orchestra, originally produced at the Geneva Exhibition on May 27th, 1896. The text is of a patriotic character. Certain portions of the music are of considerable merit, although as a whole the work is characterized by fortissimo effects, and a free use of the brass. The soloists were Mdlle. Nina Faliero and Messrs. Eugene de Dankwardt, Charles Loden, and Charles Clark. The composer conducted.

MR. N. VERT. Mr. N. Vekt, the well-known musical agent, gave a miscel laneous concert at St. James's Hall, on October 10th, 1896. SUNDAY CONCERTS. 129

The vocalists included Miss Macintyre, Mr. Edward Lloyd, and Mr. Santley ; M. Hollmann played some violoncello solos ; and Mr. George Grossmith gave some humorous musical sketches. MDME. PAULA PLOWITZ-CAVOUB, The wife of the musical agent known as Ernest Cavour, gave a concert at the Steinway Hall on October 22nd, 1896, to the programme of which she contributed "In gentle murmurs," from Handel's " ," and Lowe's " Die Uhr." Mdlle. Irma Sethe played violin solos with much charm of style ; Herr Alfred Reisenauer played pianoforte pieces by Chopin, Moszkowsky, and Liszt ; Miss May Campbell Taylor played violoncello solos; and Mrs. Montague Eordham, the Misses Tomson and Mr. Alfred Adams were, in addition to the con cert-giver, the vocalists.

MDME. ANTOINETTE STERLING. This lady made her re-appearance at St. James's Hall, on January 15th, 1897, after an American tour, and received a warm greeting from the audience. Assistance was rendered by Miss Fanny Davies, M. Johannes Wolff, Mr. Waddington Cooke and Mr. Orlando Harley.

SUNDAY CONCERTS. These concerts are now a recognized feature of London life, and have probably been an important factor in the recently developed popularity of orchestral and other concerts of the best classical music. Considering the prejudice which existed against Sunday concerts ten years ago, it must be admitted that the general attitude of the public at the present time is sig nificant of the growth of a spirit of toleration regarding Sunday observance. The 1896-7 season of the Queen's Sail Sunday Afternoon Orchestral Concerts, conducted by Signor A. Randegger, was characterized by excellent performances of works of great artistic interest, among which may be mentioned Beethoven's Symphonies, Nos. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8 ; "Leonora" and " Eg- mont " Overtures, the Fourth Pianoforte Concerto (soloist, Dr, K 130 THE YEAK'S MUSIC.

Otto Neitzel), and the First Movement of the Violin Concerto (solo by the clever young English violinist, Percy Frostick) ; Mozart's Symphonies in G minor, and Overture to " Le Nozze di Figaro"; Mendelssohn's "Scotch" and "Italian" Sym phonies, and his Pianoforte Concerto in G minor (soloist, Mdlle. Clotilde Kleeberg) ; Schubert's Symphony in C minor and the "Unfinished," Dvorak's Fourth Symphony; Max Bruch's Violin Concerto in G minor (soloist, Senor Arbos) ; M. Emil Sauret's Violin Concerto in D minor (solo part played by the composer); German's "Gipsy" and D minor Suites; Mac kenzie's Orchestral arrangement of his Benedictus ; various excerpts from Wagner's works ; and the first performance in London of the Sacred Dance from MancinelH's "Hero and Leander," produced at the Norwich Festival. Several first-class vocalists appeared, and Messrs. Henry J. Wood and Percy Pitt were the accompanists. The 1897-8 season is being carried on under the conductor- ship of Mr. Henry J. Wood, the usual Queen's Hall Orchestra being employed, instead of the previous specially engaged orchestra. The National Sunday League continued to give good Con certs in various parts of the Metropolis, the most important being those at the Queen's Hall on Sunday evenings, with an orchestra and chorus of three hundred and fifty performers, under Mr. Churchill Sibley. The choral works performed during the 1896-7 season included Handel's " The Messiah," "Judas Maccabaeus," and "Samson" ; Haydn's "Creation"; Mendelssohn's " Elijah " and " Hymn of Praise " ; Gounod's " Redemption " ; Verdi's " Requiem " ; Rossini's " Stabat Mater"; Sullivan's "Golden Legend"; Barnby's "Re- bekah"; Mackenzie's "Dream of Jubal"; and the first per formance in London of Mr. Edward Elgar's "The Light of Life," produced at the Worcester Festival. The Afternoon Concerts at Sail were distin guished by the admirable performances of the Royal Artillery String Band, conducted by Cavaliere L. Zavertal. The pro grammes also included vocal selections by well-known artists, and performances on the great organ. A new and excellent series of Sunday Evening Chamber Concerts was given in 1896-7 at the Queen's (small) Hall. The quartet players were Senor Arbos (first violin); Mr. SUNDAY CONCERTS. 131

Ferdinand "Weist Hill (second violin), Mr. Alfred Hobday (viola), and Mr. W. H. Squire (violoncello). Accompanist, Mr. Henry J. Wood. Other instrumentalists who appeared were Miss Dora Bright, Miss Kate Goodson, Mdme. Amina Goodwin, Mrs. Norman Salmond, Mdme. Ethel Sharpe, Senor Manuel Gomez, and Mr. E. Tomlinson. The vocalists included Mesdames Bella Cole, Kate Cove, Maggie Davies, Marie Duma, Lucile Hill, Marie Hooton, Clara Samuell, Hulda Simons, Emily Squire, Helen Trust, and Messrs. Reginald Brophy and W< A. Peterkin. The first performance was given of "Three Sketches" for violoncello and pianoforte, by Mr. Edward German, consisting of Valsette, Souvenir, and Bolero. A high standard was maintained throughout the season, both as regards the selec tion of the programmes and their execution. The Eighteenth (1896-7) Season of the People's Concert Society consisted of thirty-one concerts. These were given at Westminster Town Hall (6), Bermondsey Settlement (6), Bishopsgate Institute (6), Holloway Hall (12), and Aldgate Public Baths (1). The total number of concerts given by the Society now amounts to 849. The South Place Sunday Popular Concerts, first established by the People's Concert Society, completed ten years' success ful work in February, 1897. The eleventh Season, which con cluded on April 11th, brought the number of concerts given to a total of 256. The Committee are to be congratulated on their efforts adequately to celebrate the Schubert Centenary by a special Schubert Concert, and by the inclusion in the programme of each concert after Christmas (with one excep tion) of one or more of Schubert's compositions. The audi ence thereby had the opportunity of hearing seventeen instru mental chamber works and twenty songs by this great composer, an achievement which contrasts very favourably with the lack 'of interest in this direction exhibited by our representative concert institutions. Other special features were a Beethoven Concert, and a Concert of Scandinavian music. At the latter Svendsen's Octet in A ; Grieg's Piano forte Concerts ; and songs illustrating Danish, Norwegian and Swedish vocal music, were included in the programme. The Seventh Season of Sunday Afternoon Concerts at the Leighton Hall Neighbourhood Guild consisted of 21 concerts, making a total of 164. GRAND OPERA.

The Summer Opera Season at Covent Garden was the first given entirely by the new management (in succession to the late Sir ), who were fortunate in being able to secure many brilliant audiences of notable visitors who were in London for the festivities connected with the Queen's Record Reign. The principal features were the first appear ance in England, and fine performance, of M. Jean de Reszke, in the German version of the title-rd?« of " Siegfried "; the production of M. D'Erlanger's (Fred. Regnal) " Ines Mendo," and of Dr. Kienzl's " Der Evangeliman " ; and the engagement of Herr Anton Seidl as conductor. The last-named directed the first performances in England in 1882 of the "Nibelung's Ring," at the old " Her Majesty's " Theatre. Among the most successful new singers who appeared were Mdme. Saville, Mdme. Clementine de Vere, Miss Susan Strong, Miss Marie Brema, Fraulein Sedlmair, and MM. Dippel, Fugere, Note, and Renaud. Mdme. Melba ap peared at a few special performances. Mdme. Eames not only sang beautifully, but displayed increased warmth and dramatic feeling. The admirable arrangements of Mr. Neil Forsyth at the State performance on June 23rd, resulted in a brilliantly successful evening, regarded from a " society " point of view, although the performance of an act from each of three different operas was scarcely satisfactory to the artistic sense. The following is a list of the Operas performed, and in order that the table may be of further use in the future, the names of the principal artists who represented the various characters during the season are given : — GRAND OPERA COVENT GARDEN. 133

Gounod's " Faust." Conductor— Signor Manoinrlu. Faust MM. Alvarez, Bonnard, and Van Dyck. Marguerite .... Mdmes. Eames and Melba. Valentine Signor Ancona and M. Note. Mephistopheles . . . M. Plancon. Martha Mdlle. Bauermeister. Wagner M. Thomas Meux. Gounod's " Romeo et Juliette." Conductor — Sigxor Mlsomui. Romeo MM. Jean de Reszke and Scaramberg. Juliette Mdmes. Eames, Saville, and Melba (State per formance.) Friar MM. and Plan9on. Page Mdlle. Jane de Vigne. Gertrude Mdlle. Bauermeister. Merculio MM. Bars and Note. Capulet M. Gilibert. Tybalt M. Paz. Duke M. Dufraue. Meyerreer's "Les Huguenots." Conductor — M. Flon. Valentine .... Miss Macintyre (State performance), and Mdlle. Pacary. Queen Miss Marie Engle. Urbain Mdme. Brazzi. De Nevers .... MM. Note and Renaud (State performance). Raoul MM. Alvarez and Dupeyron. St. Bris M. Plancon. Marcel M. Journet. Bizet's " Carmen." Conductor — M. Flon. Carmen Mdlle. Zelie de Lussan. Don Jose MM. Alvarez and Salignac. Miehaela .... Miss Marie Engle and Miss Margaret Reid. Fraequita .... Mdlle. Bauermeister. Mercedes Mdlle. de Vigne. Fscamitto .... Signor Ancona. Massenet's "Manon." Manon ..... Mdme. Saville. Le Chevalier des Grieux M. Van Dyck, and M. Bonnard (vice M. Van Dyck indisposed). Lescaut M. Dufrane. 134 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

M. Bruneatj's " L'Attaque dtj Moulin." Conductor — M. Flon. Frangoise .... Miss Esther Palliser. Mareelline .... Miss Marie Brema. The Miller . . . . M. Note. Dominique . . . . M. Scaramberg. Other characters by MM. Bars, Bonnard, and Dufrane;

Mozart's "Don Juan." Conductor — Siqnor Mancixklli. Zerline Mdlle. Zelie de Lussan. Donna Anna . . . Mdme. Adini. Donna Alvina . . . Miss Macintyre. Don Juan .... M. Renaud. Leporello . . . . M. Fugere. Mozart's "Le Nozze di Figaro." Conductor— SiaiOb A. Easdkooee. Susanna Mdme. Clementine de Vere. Countess Mdme. Eames. Cherubino .... Mdlle. de Lnssan. Mareellina .... Mdlle. Bauermeister. Figaro Signor Ancona. Count M. Ed. de Reske. Dr. Sartolo .... Mr. Lempriere Pringle.

Wagner's " Tannhatjser." Conductor — Signor Mancinelli. Elizabeth Mdme. Eames and Mdlle. Facary (vice Mdme. Eames indisposed). Venus ..... Mdme. Brazzi and Mdlle. Pacary. Tannhauser . . . . M. Van Dyck and M. Dupeyron {vice M. Van Dyck indisposed) . Wolfram .... Mr. David Bispham, MM. Note and Renaud. Hermann . . . . M. Jonrnet.

Wagner's "Lohengrin." Conductor — Hrer Anton Sridl. Elsa Mdme. Eames and Miss Marguerite Macintyre. Ortrud Mesdames Marie Brema, Meisslinger, and Sohu- mann-Heink. Lohengrin .... Herr Dippel and MM. Jean de Reszke and Van Dyck. Heinrich der Vogler . M. Edouard de Reszke. Telramund .... Mr. David Bispham and Herr Bracks. Heerrufer .... Mr. Lempriere Pringle. GRAND OPEKA — COVENT GARDEN. 135

Wagner's "Die Walkcre." Conductor— Hrer AntoicXSridl. Sieglinde Miss Susan Strong. Brunnhilde .... Mdlle. Adini and Miss Marie Brema. Friclta Mdme. Schumann-Heink. Siegmumd .... Herr Dippel and M. Van Dyck. Wotun Mr. David Bispham. Kunding Mr. Lempriere Pringle.

Wagner's "Tristan tjnd Isolde." Conductor — Hser Anton Seidl. Isolde Mdlle. Sedlmair. Srangdne .... Miss Marie Brema. Tristan M. Jean de Reszke. ' Kurwenal .... Mr. David Bispham. Helot Mr. Lempriere Pringle. King Marke. . . . M. Edouard de Reszke. Shepherd Herr Simon.

Wagner's "Siegfried." Conductor — Hrer Anton Seidl. jBriinnhilde .... Miss Susan Strong. Erda Mdme. Sehumann-Heink. The Woodbird . . . Mdme. Saville. Siegfried M. Jean de Reszke. Der Wanderer . . . M. Edouard de Reszke. Alberich Mr. David Bispham. Mime Herr Lieban.

Wagner's " Die Meisterblnger." Conductor— Siqnor Mancinrlli. Eva Mdme. Eames. Walther M. Jean de Reszke. Hans Sachs . . . . M. E. de Reszke. Pogner M. Plancon. Sechmesser .... Mr. David Bispham. Dr. Wilhelm Kienzl's " Der Evangelimann." Conductor— M. Flos. Martha Miss Marie Engle. Magdalena .... Mdme. Schumann-Heink. Zitterbart .... Herr Lieban. Mathias M. Van Dyck. Johannes .... Mr. D. Bispham. Justiciary Engel . . Mr. L. Pringle. Peasants MM. Bars, Meux, and Simon. 136 the year's music,

M. d'Erlakger's (Fred. Regnal) "Ikes Mendo." Conductor — M. Flon. Ines Mdme. Saville. Salvador M. Alvarez. Juan Mendo . . , . M. Eenaud. Other characters by Mesdames Bauermeister, De Yigne, Margaret Reid, and MM. Bars, Bonnard, Dufrane, Gilibert, and Journet. Verdi's "Ai'da." Conductor — Sionor Mancinelli. Aida Miss Susan Strong. Amneris Miss Marie Brema. Rhadames .... Signor Ceppi. Amonaaro .... Signor Ancona. Sainfis M. Plancon. The King .... Mr. Lempriere Pringle. Verdi's " La Traviata." (Substituted for Wagner's " Tristan und Isolde." Conductor— M. FlON. Heroine Mdme. Saville. Alfredo M. Salignac. Germont Signor Ancona.

STATE PERFORMANCE, JUNE 23rd. Tannhauser (Second Act). Conductor — Hrer Skidl. Elizabeth Mdme. Eames. Tannhiiuser . . . . M. Van Dyok. Wolfram M. Renaud. Romeo et Juliette (Third Act). Conductor — SiaNOb ILurcnrllu. Juliette . . . Mdme. Melba. Romeo. . . . M. Jean de Reszke. Friar . . . . M. E. de Reszke. Les HuauENOTs (Fourth Act). Conductor — M. Flon. Valentine .... Miss Marguerite Macintyre. Saoul M. Alvarez. Comte de Nevers . . M. Renaud. 1 GRAND OPERA — ROYAL CARL ROSA. 137

ROYAL . London Offices: 16, Victoria Street, Westminster. If additional proof were required of the musical apathy of the South as compared with the North of England, referred to in the Introductory Article on "The Music of 1897," it could be found by a consideration of the operations of the Carl Bosa Company. In the 1896-7 Season visits were paid to Bradford, Leeds, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Liverpool, and Man ; also to Edinburgh and , to Belfast, and to Bristol. No southern or eastern town appears to have been visited, except the Metropolis, where two seasons of three and of four weeks were given ; neither of which, though, was quite so satisfactory as Londoners had a right to expect. It is interesting to note that although some of the old operas are still popular in the provinces, the Wagnerian operas, in their English form, are performed to large and appreciative audiences. The first visit to London was for a three weeks' season at the Garrick Theatre, beginning on January 18th, 1897, where the stage was too small to give an adequate representation of the works performed. The season opened with a performance of " Tannhauser," the title-rd/e being represented by Mr. Hedmondt; Elizabeth, by Miss Eita Elandi ; Venus, by Meisslinger ; Shepherd, by Miss Lily Williams ; Wolfram, by Mr. Ludwig ; and the Landgrave, by Mr. C. Tilbury. Herr Richard Eckhold conducted. Gounod's "Rorneo and Juliet" was given on the following evening, with Mr. Philip and Miss Alice Esty in the leading parts. Miss Lily Heenan was the Page, and Mr. Alec Marsh, Mereutio. On January 20th, the first performance in London was given of Godard's " La Vivandiere," which was favourably, but not enthusiastically, received. This work was originally produced at the Comique, in April, 1895, within three months of the composer's death; and was first played in England, at Liverpool, by the Carl Rosa Company, in March, 1896. The part of the VivandieVe was excellently played and sung by Mdlle. Zelie de Lussan; the principal other parts being George, Mr. Hedmondt ; Joanne, Miss Bessie Macdonald ; Marquis de Rieul, Mr. Tilbury ; and a captain, sergeant, and soldier, by Messrs. Winkworth, "W". Paull, and F. A. Wood. M. Jacquinot conducted, and chorus and orchestra were alike efficient. 138 THE YEAE'S MUSIC.

In the performance of " Faust," on January 21st, the prin cipal characters were sustained by Miss Alice Esty {Marguerite), Mr. Philip Brozel (Faust), Miss Kirkby Lunn (Siebel), Mr. Alec Marsh (Mephistopheles), and Mr. George Fox ( Valentine). The chorus was good. The most important event of the season was the perform ance, on January 22nd, of Wagner's " Die Meistersinger," for the first time in London in English. The work was first produced by this company at Manchester, onApril 16th, 1896, since which date it has been repeatedly played in the provinces. The company was consequently able to give a rendering which was remarkable for its all-round excellence and completeness of ensemble. The principal characters were extremely well represented by Miss Alice Esty [Eva), Mr. Hedmondt ( Walter), Miss Kirkby Lunn (Magdahna), Hans Sachs (Mr. Lu&wig), Mr. Homer Lind (Beekmesser), Mr. Charles Tilbury (Pogner), and Mr. F. A. Wood (David). The chorus entered into their work with great spirit, and the orchestra was good, except that it was too powerful for the house. Herr Eckhold conducted. Other operas performed were Ambroise Thomas's " Mignon , " on January 23rd, with Miss Alice Esty and Mr. Robert Cun ningham in the two principal characters ; Bizet's " Carmen," on January 26th, with Mdlle. Pauline Joran (Carmen), and Mr. Hedmondt (Don Jose); Wagner's "Lohengrin," on January 28th, with Mr. Philip Brozel in the title-r<5^, and Miss Rita Elandi as Elsa ; and " The Valkyrie," on February 3rd, with Mr. Hedmondt (Siegmund), Miss Alice Esty (Sieg- linde), Miss Elandi (Brunnhilde), Miss Kirkby Lunn (Fricka), and Mr. Ludwig (Wotan). Several performances were given of "Cavalleria Busticana " and "Pagliacci," Mdme. Marie Duma and Mr. Hedmondt playing the two chief parts in the former, while in the latter Miss Bessie Macdonald gave a most successful rendering of the part of Nedda, evincing considerable histrionic and vocal ability. Mr. Brozel's embodiment of Canto reached a high standard of excellence. Although the season at the " Garrick" was not altogether satisfactory, owing to the stage being too small for operatic purposes, the general standard of the performances made it easy to overlook this defect. Allowance could not so readily be made, however, for the mistaken policy of the company in endeavouring to give performances in the provinces con GRAND OPERA — ROYAL CARL ROSA. 139 currently with those given in London at Covent Garden Theatre. As provincial managers objected to the withdrawal of the trained chorus of the company, it became imperative to secure the services of a " scratch" chorus of varied nationality. Consequently the performances of the Autumn Season were conspicuously lacking in those qualities of all-round efficiency which usually distinguish this company. The season opened on October 2nd, 1897, with the first performance in London of Puccini's "La Boheme," first pro duced by this company at the Manchester Theatre Royal, on April 22nd. The charm and humour of Murger's " Vie de Boheme," on which the opera is founded, are missing from the libretto, and the dramatic interest is not sufficient to com pensate for the loss. An English translation probably reduces still further any of the peculiarly French character of Murger's work which the original libretto may possess, while the musical setting is intensely Italian in style and expression. The work is not, therefore, likely to become popular in this country. Miss Alice Esty and Miss Bessie Macdonald were very good as Mimi and Musetta, while MM. Salvi and Maggi impersonated the parts of Rudolf and Marcel. The other novelty was the production of Mr. Hamish Mac- Cunn's new opera, in four acts, entitled, " Diarmid," on October 23rd. The libretto, by the Marquis of Lorne, is based upon two Celtic ballads, the one dealing with a Norse invasion, and the other with the loves of Diarmid and Grania. The supernatural influences which the author has included in his stories do not increase sympathy with the principal charac ters. This opera is said to be one of a cycle of four of a similar character on which author and composer are engaged. The music contains some pleasing numbers, but is not generally of sufficient interest and distinction to lead to its permanent inclusion in the company's repertoire. Other operas performed were Wagner's " Die Meister- singer," "Tannhauser,"and "Lohengrin"; Gounod's "Faust" and "Romeo and Juliet"; Bizet's "Carmen"; Mascagni's " " ; Leon Cavallo's " Pagliacci " ; Wallace's ""; and Balfe's "Bohemian Girl." Promising appearances were made by Miss Maude Rondes, Miss Lilian Coomber, Mr. Barron Berthald, and Mr. Lloyd d'Aubigne, who are new recruits to the company ; while other artists who fully sustained their reputations were Mdme. Marie Duma, Miss Alice Esty, Miss Rita Elandi, Mdlle. 140 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Olitzka, and Miss Agnes Janson ; and Messrs. Brozel, Lem- priere Pringle, Frank Wood, and Homer Lind. The con ductors were Herr Richard Eckhold and Signor Seppilli.

NOTES FOR 1898. The Grand Season at Covent Garden will open on May 9th, 1898. Although Mr. Maurice Grau has not completed his arrangements, it is reported that the new-comers will include Madame GadsM, the Wagnerian soprano, Signor Campanari and Herr Von Eooy, the , and possibly Madame Heglon and Mdlle. Ackte from Paris. The company will, it is understood, include Madame Eames ' and Miss Marie Brema ; MM. Van Dyck, Dippel, PlanQon, Renaud, Pringle, and Reichmann. M. Jean de Reszke will, it is hoped, be heard as Siegmund, and Madame Calve as Ophelia and Sapho. Miss Ella Russell is also engaged. Among the operas under consideration are Saint-Saen's "Henry VIII," Massenet's " Sapho," Mancinelli's "Hero and Leander," and Spinelli's "A Basso-Porto." The "Nibelung" cycle has been practically arranged for on the model, as there will be no Festival at that place this summer. The curtain will be rung up each afternoon at 5 o'clock, and the experiment is likely to be attended with great success, as already the advance booking is very encouraging. It is also reported that Professor Stanford's new Irish Opera, libretto by Mr. Stephenson, will be produced early in the year. LIGHT OPERA.

The more recent features in connexion with this depart ment of music are the apparent decline of so-called Musical Comedy of the Variety order, and the revival of genuine Light Opera in the shape of modernized Opera Bouffe, which are further indications of a growing improvement in the musical taste of the public. Offenbach's " La Perichole " was revived at the Garrick Theatre ; a version of Lecocq's ' ' La Petite Mariee," entitled "The Scarlet Feather," was produced at the Shaftesbury, and a revised version of Offenbach's "La Grande Duchesse" at the Savoy. At the last-named theatre, Sullivan's " Yeoman of the Guard " was also revived. The production during the year of the following operatic works calls for mention : — " The Duchess of Dijon," by Captain and Mr. ; " The French Maid," by the same author and composer; "Lost, Stolen, or Strayed," by J. C. Goodwin and W. Morse; "II Piccolo Haydn," by the Brothers Cipollini ; "Regina B. A.," by A. Sturgess and J. M. Glover ; " The Wizard of the Nile," by H. B. Smith and V. Herbert; and "The Yashmak," by Cecil Raleigh, Seymour Hicks, and N. Lambelet. Mention must also be made of the Incidental Music to the " Little Minister," at the Haymarket, by Sir Alexander Mackenzie ; and Mr. T. Tertius Noble's music to the "Wasps "of Aristophanes, performed at Cambridge. With regard to the personal successes of the year, Mr. , of the Savoy, continues to advance his reputation, and, with the added equipment of sound vocalisation, he perhaps personifies the best traditions of light opera. As singers, Mr. Hedmondt and Mr. Homer Lind met with much 142 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. appreciation, and the attractiveness of that typical musical comedy, "," was extended to the provinces by the aid of a singularly fine touring company, from which must be singled out Miss and a young baritone, Mr. J ohn Coates, who possesses a voice and method of excep tional quality and finish. Detailed notices follow of " His Majesty" (Mackenzie); "Hansel und Gretel," revival; "H Maestro di Cappella " (Paer) ; " KSnigskinder " (Humperdinck) ; " La Poupee " (Audran) ; " Love's Magic " (Zavertal) ; "Marie Tanner" (Ivimey); "The 'Prentice Pillar " (Somerville), and "Rip Van Winkle " (Leoni).

" HIS MAJESTY " AT THE SAVOY. Sir Alexander Mackenzie, in writing his first comio»opera, was decidedly unfortunate in being handicapped by a libretto which required six closely printed pages to set forth the intricacies of the argument. Sir A. Mackenzie's music, however, did much to help the story, and was marked by masterly and musicianly treatment; although it must be admitted that it was often too elaborate in style, and more in the nature of grand than light opera. At the opening performance on February 20th, 1897, which Sir A. Mackenzie conducted, five or six numbers were encored, and the work was very favourably received. Madame Palmay and Miss Florence Perry, Messrs. George Grossmith, Walter Passmore, Charles Kenningham, and Jones Hewson impersonated the chief characters. Mr. W. Passmore in the character of Boodel, the master of the revels, was extremely amusing, and in achieving a distinct personal success did much at the same time to save the fortunes of the piece. The opera, the full title of which is " His Majesty, or the Court of Vingolia," was, as is usual at the Savoy, sumptuously mounted.

PAER'S "IL MAESTRO DI CAPELLA." This opera-buffa was mounted at the Prince of Wales's Theatre on February 16th, 1897, as the first piece to "A Pierrot's Life," then being played there. It was LIGHT OPERA— LA POUPfiE. 143 originally produced at the "Feydeau," Paris, in 1821, and the libretto, by Madame Sophie Gay, although a mere episode, is of a diverting character. Abundant opportunity is afforded for grotesque effects and satirical allusions to the affectations of operatic singers, of which the composer has made excellent use. The music reflects the style of Cimarosa, with a touch of Mozart and sometimes Rossini, and possesses considerable musical interest. The three characters were effectively played by Miss Pauline Joran, Signor Maggi, and Mr. Austin Boyd, and the instrumental portion was well rendered under the conductorship of Mr. E. Levi.

"LOVE'S MAGIC" AT WOOLWICH. This , which was first played at Woolwich seven years previously, was reproduced at the Royal Artillery Theatre, on February 9th, 1897, with great success. The book, which displays sound workmanship and is admirably adapted for the stage, was written by Lieut.-Colonel Jocelyn, and the melodious and effective music was composed by Cavaliere L. Zavertal. Mr. Broughton Black played the part of the Magician, Mr. Arthur Court acted as substitute for Mr. , indisposed, and Miss Maisie Turner sustained the part of the Magician's supposed daughter. The orchestra was occupied by the band of the Royal Artillery, conducted by Cavaliere Zavertal. A new burletta, entitled " Marie Tanner," by Messrs. Broughton Black, Poland Henry, and John W. Ivimey, the last-named being responsible for the music, was also ably performed.

"LA POUPEE." An English version by Mr. Arthur Sturgess of MM. Ordonneau and Edmond Audran's " La Poupee " was produced at the Prince of Wales's Theatre on February 24th, 1897, and proved to be one of the chief successes of the year. The libretto is full of diverting 144 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. situations and humorous incidents ; and the music is of a melodious and vivacious character, which is in keeping with the spirit of the work. The part of Alesia was cleverly impersonated by Mdlle. Alice Favier, whose gestures as the doll were very quaint, and who sang with much taste. Mr. Courtice Pounds appeared as Lancelot, and Mr. Norman Salmond as Father Maxime. Mr. Willie Edouin impersonated Hilariw with striking individuality, and the other parts were capably sustained. An efficient orchestra was conducted by ' Mr. George Byng.

"RIP VAN WINKLE." Mr. E. C. Hepmondt began a short autumn season of English opera at Her Majesty's Theatre on September 4th, 1897, with Messrs. William Ackerman and Franco Leoni's opera "Kip Van Winkle." Mr. Leoni, who has lived for some time in England, is an Italian by birth, and was a fellow pupil of Mascagni at . The libretto, as in the case of Planquette's comic opera of the same name, is founded on 's romance, the only change of importance being that Mr. Ackerman has changed Rip's wife from a scold into an amiable spouse. The music is of a very pleasing character ; the songs melodious ; the choruses skilfully written, and the orchestration effective. The strongest number in the work is the orchestral piece played as the curtain rises for the last Act, when Rip slowly awakes from his twenty years' sleep, and finally staggers down the path which leads to the village. The title.-rdle was sustained by Mr. Hedmondt, who, both histrionically and vocally, gave forcible expression to the humour and pathos of the part. Other characters were played by Miss Attalie Claire ( ), Miss Isa McCusker (Katrina), Miss Ada Davies (Alice), Mr. Homer Lind (Derrick), Mr. Arthur Winckworth ( Vedder), and Mr. Herbert Linwood (Knickerbocker). Mention is also due of Miss Nellie Reed, for her pantomime as the Gnome, and of Miss Koss-Selwicke for her graceful gestures and dancing as the Spirit of the Mountain. "Kip Van Winkle" was performed until September 21st, when LIGHT OPERA — HUMPERDINCK. 145

HUMPERDINCK'S FAIRY OPERA, " HANSEL UND GRETEL," was revived, and Mr. Leoni's work reserved for certain evenings and Saturday afternoons. The cast was for the most part familiar, Mr. Hedmondt having secured the services of Miss Marie Elba. Miss Edith Miller, and Madame Julia Lennox, who respectively represented the characters of Hansel, the Witch, and Gertrude, as on the first production of the work in England by the Carl Rosa Company at Daly's Theatre on December 26th, 1894. Miss Margaret Ormerod, who has played the part in London and in the Provinces, was the Oretel, and Mr. William Paull, the father {Peter). The songs of the Sandman and the Beioman were sung by Miss Ada Davies. Mr. Max Laistner was the conductor.

"THE 'PRENTICE PILLAR." This operetta, by Mr. Reginald Somerville, was produced at Her Majesty's Theatre on September 24th. Mr. Gus Eden, the librettest, has taken the legend of the famous clustered pillar of Roslin chapel for his subject, and has not improved it by the introduction of a double-dyed villain of an almost forgotten melodramatic type. The music, though immature in style, is much better than the book, and contains a very pretty intermezzo illustrating the " Dawn of Day." Miss Attalie Claire as the sculptor's daughter, and Mr. William Paull as the 'prentice, worked loyally for the success of the work.

HUMPERDINCK'S " KONIGSKINDER." Much interest was attached to the production, on October 1.3th, 1897, at the Court Theatre, of an English version of this work by Messrs. Carl Armbruster and John Davidson. The treatment of the libretto does not seem to have been a happy one. The title which was adopted, viz., "The Children of the King," makes the story impossible, for if the Goose L 146 THE YEAR'S MTTSIC. Girl and the Prince were children of the king, they could not marry. It should, of course, have been " Kings' Children," or "Royal Children." Of much more importance is the failure in this version to preserve the rhythm of the spoken words with the orchestral accompaniment, which Herr Hum- perdinck made great efforts to secure by marking, in the original, every spoken word as though it were to be vocalised. Much of the musical interest of the work was, in consequence, lost ; and to this may be attributed, in a large measure, the disappointment felt by many who had been charmed with the composer's ' ' Hansel und Gretel." Moreover, the happy ending adopted at the Court Theatre results in an anti-climax. Never theless, the work possesses a peculiar charm, which was well brought out by the sympathetic manner in which the characters of the Goose Girl, the Witch, the Prince, and the Minstrel, were respectively interpreted by Miss Cissie Loftus, Miss Isabel Bateman, Mr. Martin Harvey, and Mr. Dion Boucicault. It may be noted that the play was performed without an over ture, which was, however, subsequently produced, under the composer's direction, at the last concert of the Philharmonic Autumn Season, on December 2nd, 1897. An efficient orchestra was conducted by Mr. Carl Armbruster, who, on the 15th October, was succeeded by Mr. Kiefert. FESTIVALS.

In order that the record of Musical Festivals, contained in the last volume of the Year's Music, may be continued with out a break, it is necessary to include in the following article notices of certain Festivals which were held in 1896. Descrip tions of the Bristol, Cheltenham, Hovingham, and Sheffield Festivals, 1896, consequently begin the article.

BRISTOL FESTIVAL, 1896. The ninth celebration of this triennial festival took place on October 14th to 17th, 1896. Mr. George Riseley was the conductor, in succession to the late Sir Charles Halle; the chorus numbered 500 and the orchestra 100. Native composers were well represented by the following works : Walter Mac- farren's " Othello "Overture; Dr. Parry's "Blest Pair of Sirens" and "Job;" and Sullivan's "In Memoriam" and " Golden Legend ; " German's Suite in D minor ; Hamish MacCunn's "Land of the Mountain and the Flood ; " Prout's Organ Concerto in E flat ; and Somervell's Orchestral Ballad, "Helen of Kirkconnel." Of the composers named, Messrs. Macfarren, Parry, German, MacCunn, Prout, and Somervell were present to conduct their own works. The novelties produced were Gounod's "Requiem Mass ; " a setting of Coleridge's " Hymn before Sunrise" for baritone solo, chorus, and orchestra, by Mr. P. Napier Miles ; and Mr. J. L. Roeckel's " Siddartha," a " dramatic scene " for baritone solo and orchestra. Performances were given also of " The Messiah," " Elijah," two parts of the " Creation," Brahms's " German " Requiem, and numerous selections from Wagner's works. The principal vocalists included Madame Albani, Fraulein Malten (the celebrated Wagnerian singer from ), Miss Palliser, Miss Hilda Wilson, Miss Witting, Messrs. Lloyd, Ben Davies, Braxton Smith, Andrew Black, Worlock, Watkin Mills, Plunket Greene, and Bispham. 148 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

CHELTENHAM MUSICAL FESTIVAL, 1896. The fourth triennial musical festival at Cheltenham took place on November 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 1896, in the Assembly Eooms. Mr. J. A. Matthews was the conductor. The per formers numbered 300, the chorus consisting of the Chelten ham Festival Society, with contingents from societies in union with the County of Gloucester Musical Festival Association ; and the orchestra consisting of members of the latter society with amateur members of the former. The principal works performed were Sullivan's " Golden Legend," Mendelssohn's "Elijah," and the first part of Hadyn's "Creation." The novelties produced were of a minor character, viz., " Morning," a pastoral for soprano solo (Mdme. Monteith) and chorus, composed for the festival by Dr. Iliffe, and conducted by him; "Cherry Ripe," and " Waken, Lords and Ladies gay," two-part songs, by Mr. A. Herbert Brewer, who conducted an excellent rendering of them ; and a Serenata for strings and harps, by Mr. H. J. Taylor, who also conducted its performance. The first concert included Mr. E. Elgar's "," a " Scene Espagnole" for orchestra. The principals in the " Golden Legend " were Miss Maggie Davies, Madame Belle Cole, Mr. Lloyd Chandos, Mr. David Hughes, and Mr. T. Woodward ; in the " Elijah," Miss Esther Palliser, Mdme. Marie Hooton, Miss Susah Harrhy, and Mr. James Gawthrop; in the "Creation," Mdme. Zippora Monteith, Mr. Hamlyn Crimp, and Mr. Henry Sunman.

THE HOVINGHAM MUSICAL FESTIVAL, 1896. The seventh festival in the pretty village of Hovingham (Yorks.), was given on September 23rd and 24th, 1896. Two novelties were produced, the more important being Mr. Arthur Somervell's setting for contralto solo, chorus, and orchestra, of stanzas from one of Mr. Robert Bridges's " Shorter Poems," entitled "Elegy on a Lady whom grief for the death of her beloved killed." Tho second novelty was a dramatic scena for baritone solo and orchestra, by Dr. Alan Gray, founded on Byron's " Vision of Belshazzar." Excellent performances were also given of Dvorak's " Stabat FESTIVALS— SHEFFIELD. 149

Mater," Mendelssohn's " St. Paul," and Sterndale Bennett's "Naiads" Overture. Miss Norah Clench, a pupil of Dr. Joachim, gave most able renderings of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto ; and Mr. Leonard Borwick gave a very fine per formance of Beethoven's Pianoforte Concerto in E flat. The principal vocalists were Miss Clara Samuell, Mrs. Burrell, Mr. Hirwen Jones, Mr. Andrew Black, and Mr. Philip Lincey. Canon Hudson was again the Conductor, and the festival was held in the Concert Hall, generously provided by Sir William Worsley.

THE SHEFFIELD MUSICAL FESTIVAL, 1896. Although performances in the nature of a festival were given at Sheffield at various times some years ago (see note at end of this article), the present may be considered to be the first festival of a character to bring Sheffield into line with the other festival towns. Atrial performance of "Elijah," organized and successfully carried out, some time ago, by the numerous musical associations of the city, led to the matter being taken up by influential people. A Festival Staff was appointed, with the Duke of Norfolk as President, the Con ductor first appointed being Sir Joseph Barnby, on whose death the post was accepted by Mr. August Manns. The Committee limited the festival of 1896 to two days, October 13 th and 14th, and confined the programme to works which were either well known or had already gained public approval. The concerts were given in the Albert Hall, a building not too spacious, but acoustically good, and possessing the advan tage of a very fine organ. Excellent performances were secured of the "Elijah," " The Golden Legend," Dr. Parry's "Job," and Berlioz's " Faust; " the purely orchestral works, including Beethoven's "Pastoral" Symphony, Saint-Saens's Symphonic Poem "Lo Rouet d'Omphale," Dvorak's Sym phony "From the New World," Handel's Organ Concerto No. 2 in B flat, Grieg's Overture, " In Autumn," and Stern- dale Bennett's Overture, "Paradise and the Peri." The principal vocalists were Miss Ella Russell, Mdme. Medora Henson, Master Sterndale Bennett, Miss Ada Crossley, Mrs. B. Burrell, Mr. Ben Davies, Mr. Herbert Grover, Mr. Santley, Mr. Plunket Greene, Mr. David Bispham, and Mr. 150 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Arthur Barlow. The Chorus Master was Dr. H. Coward • the Organist, Mr. J. W. Phillips ; and the Gonductor, Mr. August Manns. The singing of the Chorus, a purely voluntary one, which numbered 312 in all, was one of the chief features of the festival. Splendidly trained by Dr. Coward, their observance of every shade of expression, their enunciation, and their dramatic fervour were as remarkable as their full, rich, and powerful tone. The orchestra was mainly composed of mem bers of the Crystal Palace Band. The festival performances referred to in the opening para graph took place in 1786 (three days); in 1805 (three days) ; and in 1823 (on a somewhat smaller scale).

BIRMINGHAM MUSICAL FESTIVAL, 1897. This important triennial festival was held in the Town Hall on October 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th, 1897, in aid of the funds of the General Hospital, which benefited to the extent of £5,000, as compared with £4,400 in 1894. The orchestra comprised eighty -six " strings," thirty-two " wind," and eight percus sion, numbering one hundred and twenty-six in all. The chorus included about three hundred and fifty performers, who had been carefully trained by Dr. Swinnerton Heap. Three important novelties by native composers were produced, viz., Dr. Villiers Stanford's " Requiem " ; Mr. German's Symphonic Poem " Hamlet," and Mr. Somervell's " Ode to the Sea." The Requiem, dated September, 1896, was written in memory of Lord Leighton, and is numbered Op. 63. British Requiems are very few, and, indeed, it has been stated that Professor Stanford's is the first important setting of the Roman Catholic office ever composed by a prominent British musician. The composer himself on Wednesday morning, October 6th, con ducted the performance of his work, at the conclusion of which he received most enthusiastic applause, chorus and audience recalling him to the platform again and again. The principal vocalists were Mdme. Albani, Miss Marie Brema, Mr. E. Lloyd, and Mr. Plunket Greene. Mr. German's Symphonic Poem " Hamlet " was produoed on Tuesday evening, October 5th, the composer conducting, and securing a good performance of his ambitious work. Mr. Somervell's " Ode to the Sea " was produced onThurs FESTIVALS — BIKMINGHAM. 151 day evening, October 7th, the composer conducting. The work is written for soprano solo, chorus, and orchestra, but the composer was probably severely hampered by Mr. Law rence Binyon's libretto, which is unsuited for musical treat ment. Mdme. Albani gave the fullest effect to the solo part, and the work was generally well performed. On Wednesday evening, October 6th, was produced, under Dr. Richter's direction, a new edition of Purcell's " King Arthur," prepared by Mr. J. A. Fuller Maitland, the soloists being Miss Anna Williams, Miss Evangeline Florence, Miss Ada Crossley, Mr. George May (alto), Mr. Ben Davies, and Mr. Bispham. It may here be mentioned that Mr. W. H. Cummings has also recently brought out a new edition of this work. Mr. Ben Davies gave a spirited delivery of the Britons' battle song, the popular " Come, if you dare," and Mr. Bisp ham in the Frost Song evoked a storm of applause by his realistic rendering of this early example of a curious use of the tremolo. Other works included in the programme were Beethoven's " Abenlied " (with orchestral transcription of the accompani ment by Dr. Richter), the Fifth Symphony in C minor, and the "Leonora" Overture, No. 3; Mozart's " Non mi dir" (Mdme. Albani), and the Symphony in G minor ; Bach's Can tata " 0 Light everlasting " ; Handel's " Messiah " ; Berlioz's "Faust"; Gluck's Overture "Iphigema in Aulis " ; Schu bert's Mass in E flat; Dr. Hubert Parry's "Job"; Tschai- kowsky's " Pathetique " Symphony, No. 6; Cowen's tenor scena "Dream of Endymion " ; Wagner's "Die Meister- singer" Overture, Scene 3, Act III. ; and Siegmund's Love Song from "Die Walkiire " and the "Siegfried" Idyll; Brahms'* "Song of Destiny," the Symphony No. 1; and Variations on an air by Haydn; Dvorak's "Carnival" Over ture; Marschner's Song "An jenem Tag" (Hans Heiling) ; Schumann's "Manfred" Overture; Weber's Air "Ocean, thou mighty monster"; Cherubini's "Medea" Overture; and Mendelssohn's " Elijah." In the last-named work Mr. Andrew Black took the part of the prophet. Successful as the festival was as a whole, there were certain features which were not satisfactory, such as the intonation of the chorus, the unusual tempi adopted in some cases, and a general depression attributed by some critics to the adoption of the low pitch. In Schubert's Mass in E, on Friday morning, October 8th, 152 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Miss Anna Williams made her last appearance at a great musical festival ; and it may be here mentioned that before the performance Miss Williams was presented with a mag nificent bouquet by the ladies of the choir, and a handsome feather fan subscribed for by the gentlemen singers.

BOURNEMOUTH FIRST MUSICAL FESTIVAL, 1897.1 Hon. Set. — Johji B. M. Caxv, M.A., Buraham Grange, Bournemouth. This festival was held in the Pavilion of the Winter Gardens on May 5th, 1897. The chorus numbered two hundred and fifty, and were drawn from Bournemouth and the surrounding district. Mr. junior's band formed the nucleus of an excellent orchestra. The afternoon concert was somewhat poorly attended, although the programme was particularly interesting, in cluding Dr. Parry's " Ode on St. Cecilia's Day," and Tschai- kowsky's " Symphonie Pathetique." Dr. Parry's work was admirably rendered, the chorus giving full effect to the con certed numbers, singing with sympathy and spirit throughout. The solos were well sung by Miss Anna Williams and Mr. Piorpoint. An excellent interpretation was given of the Russian master's symphony, a work which afforded the orchestra full scope for the display of its good qualities. Songs were contributed by Mdme. Newling, Miss Lucie Johnstone, and Mr. Braxton Smith, and the concert, which opened with the "Tannhauser " Overture, concluded with the march from the same opera. There was a better attendance in the evening, when a per formance was given of Gounod's " The Redemption." The chorus again sang admirably and the orchestra was excellent, a most impressive and creditable interpretation of the whole work being consequently secured. The solos were undertaken by Miss Anna Williams, Mdme. Newling, Miss Lucie John stone, Mr. Braxton Smith, Mr. Bantock Piorpoint, Mr. Gerald Lee, and Mr. Andrew Black. The choral works throughout the festival were conducted by Mr. August Manns, and the purely orchestral music by Mr. Dan Godfrey, junior, except the " Tannhauser " March, which was conducted by Mr. Duncan Hume. 1 The next Festival is fixed for March 31st and April 1st, 1898. FESTIVALS — BRIDLINGTON. 153

BRIDLINGTON MUSICAL FESTIVAL. The fourth musical festival of this Yorkshire watering- place was celebrated on May 6th, 1897. A decidedly ambitious programme was presented, which comprised Dvorak's "Spec tre's Bride"; Beethoven's Fifth Symphony; three Wagner Overtures; two new and "specially composed" works, viz., Mr. J. Camidge's " Introduction and three Dances " for Orchestra, and Mr. J. W. Hudson's ballad for contralto and orchestra, a setting of Sir Walter Scott's " Troubadour " ; Mr. Somervell's Leeds Cantata "The Forsaken Merman"; and Mendelssohn's "LaudaSion," under its British title, "Praise Jehovah." That such a programme could be successfully carried through in a one-day festival at a small place like Bridlington is a striking illustration of what can be achieved by the energy, ability, and enterprise of the well-to-do amateur ; for Mr. A. W. M. Bosville, the conductor, must be credited not only with the qualities which achieve success from a musical point of view, but also with the financial means which make it possible for such a festival to be undertaken at all. Bridlington not possessing an efficient orchestra of its own, Mr. Bosville had to get together a band of some sixty players from all parts of the country, and as only one day could be given to rehearsal, it was, of course, impossible to secure finished renderings of the instrumental work. An excellent performance was given of Dvorak's Cantata, the band, led by Mr. Q. Buckley, showing to considerable advantage in this work. Mr. Camidge's new work, owing to hurried and insufficient rehearsal, was imperfectly rendered, but contained some charming and tuneful music. The new work by Mr. Hudson, which he conducted himself, proved to be an effective piece, well laid out for the orchestra. The solo part was nicely sung by Mrs. Burrell. The principal vocalists, in addition to the lady just named, were Miss Agnes Nicholls, Mrs. Bosville, Mr. Hirwen Jones, Mr. Francis Harford, who sang the solo part in ' ' The Forsaken Merman, " and Mr. Albert Archdeacon, who was the Narrator in " The Spectre's Bride." Mr. Bosville conducted with energy and earnestness.1 1 The Fifth Annual Festival is fixed for April 21st, 1898. 154 THK YEAR'S MUSIC.

MUSICAL FESTIVAL AT CARNARVON. This Festival, which was held at the Pavilion, Carnarvon, on July 1st, 1897, by the Calvinistie Methodists of the Arvon division of Carnarvonshire, was notable as being the first occasion in the history of such festivals in the northern half of the Principality at which a full orchestra of about 100 performers was engaged. It included a contingent from Liverpool under the leadership of Mr. T. Shaw, and members of the Bangor, Carnarvon, and Portmadoc orchestral bands. The choristers numbered over 5,000. Mr. D. Jenkins con ducted. The music performed does not call for special notice.

CHESTER MUSICAL FESTIVAL, 1897. This Triennial Festival was celebrated on July 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 1897. According to the Chester custom a special service was held in the Cathedral on the Sunday preceding the Festival, when Mendelssohn's " Hymn of Praise " was performed, the solos being sung by Miss Anna Williams, Miss Hilda Foster, and Mr. Hirwen Jones. Monday and Tuesday were devoted to rehearsal, the Festival proper beginning on Wednesday morning. The "National Anthem," "Zadok the Priest," and Sullivan's "Festival Te Deum," were selected as the Festival contribu tions to the " Longest Reign " celebrations, the soprano solo in the last-named being admirably sung by Miss Palliser. Part I. of the "Creation" was very finely rendered, the soloists being Miss Anna Williams, Mr. Hirwen Jones, and Mr. Daniel Price. The orchestra gave an excellent rendering of Tscha'ikowsky's " Symphonie Pathetique" ; and Gounod's " Messe Solennelle " gained much in effect by being heard in a cathedral. The solos in the mass were sung by the artists already named in connexion with the " Creation." At the second performance on Wednesday a novelty was presented in Adolf Jensen's descriptive scene for orchestra, " The Walk to Emmaus," said to be the first performance in England. The work being in no recognized musical form, and being without a key to the scenes musically depicted, is somewhat vague and unsatisfactory in its general effect. It received a most careful rendering under Dr. J. C. Bridge's FESTIVALS — CHESTER. 155 direction. "Judas Maccabseus" followed, Handelian work going with splendid spirit and swing. Miss Palliser, Miss Ravogli, Miss Hilda Foster, Mr. Lloyd, and Mr. Watkin Mills were the soloists. The first appearance of Miss Giulia Ravogli in oratorio excited special interest, and her success was as unqualified as it was gratifying. On Thursday morniDg there was a good attendance to hear Dvorak's " Stabat Mater" and Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise." In the latter work, which was performed for the second time during the week, the same soloists were engaged, except that Mr. Edward Lloyd replaced Mr. Hirwen Jones. The ' ' Stabat Mater " was rendered in a way that did the full est justice to Dvorak's beautiful music. The solos were ex tremely well sung by Miss Palliser, Miss Giulia Ravogli, Mr. Edward Lloyd, and Mr. Watkin Mills. In order to give the chorus a rest, and to enable them to enjoy the hospitality of the Duke of Westminster at Eaton Hall, Thursday evening was occupied with a concert of orchestral pieces and songs in the . Is it not time that Chester supplied itself with a proper concert hall ? Friday morning's programme was full of interest, and in cluded two novelties — Dr. J. C. Bridge's " Resurgam " and Mr. Granville Bantock's Symphonic Overture, "Saul." Other works were Spohr's Symphony for double orchestra, "The Earthly and the Divine in Human Life," Schubert's Mass in E flat, and the Introduction and "Love-Feast" from Wag ner's "Parsifal." Spohr's work has been very seldom per formed in this country, possibly only twice, once in London, and once in Liverpool under Julius Benedict. It may be described as an unsuccessful experiment of Spohr's; but the work, nevertheless, contains many beautiful and melodious themes, those representing the heavenly element in life being played by a small orchestra, while the earthly music is played by a large orchestra. The opus number is 121. Mr. Ban- tock conducted his own "symphonic " work, which is an able work of passionate and tragic character. The organ takes an 'important part in one of the episodes, and considerable com mand of resource is displayed in the orchestral treatment. Dr. J. C. Bridge's new work, " Resurgam," is set to a poem by the late Rev. Gerard Moultrie, and dedicated to the memory of his parents. The music, while simple and un pretentious, is appropriately expressive and distinctive in character. 156 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

The Festival closed on Friday evening with a performance of Mendelssohn's "Elijah." It may be of interest to note here that according to the 1897 prospectus these Festivals " began in 1772, continued till 1829, and were resumed in 1879." Dr. J. C. Bridge, the organist of the Cathedral and the present conductor, was largely instrumental in re-establishing the Festivals eighteen years ago. It should also be mentioned that the chorus, on this occa sion drawn from Chester, Yorkshire, and Lancashire, was splendidly efficient — vigorous in attack and sonorous in tone. An excellent orchestra, drawn from various centres, was led by Mr. Willy Hess, of .

CUMBERLAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL, 1897. This Festival is chiefly noteworthy as affording a proof of the progress made in musical stud y in the district, and also as providing a stimulus to local musical enthusiasm. It was held at Workington on January 1st and 2nd, 1897, and com prised competitions in almost every branch of music, and performances of "Judas Maccabseus" and the "Messiah." The first-named oratorio was given in the Jubilee Hall on January 2nd before a large audience. The soloists were Miss McCowan, Miss Maggie Wilson, Miss Moffit, Mr. Ben Davies, and Mr. John Browning, of Leeds. The last-named artist has a considerable reputation in the north of England, which is thoroughly well deserved, for he has a fine voice and an excellent style. The chorus, which had been trained by Mr. Joseph Scott, sang capitally. The accompaniments were well played by a small but efficient band, led by Mr. F. Furnace, and assisted by Mr. Goddard at the pianoforte. The "Messiah" was performed on the Sunday evening following after church service hours. Dr. McNaught adjudicated at the competitions and con- . ducted at the . The Festival was initiated in 1872 by Mr. W. Griffiths, to whose labours and perseverance its development to its present large dimensions is chiefly due. FESTIVALS — THREE CHOIRS. 157

HANDEL FESTIVAL, 1897. This Triennial Festival was held at the Crystal Palace on June 11th (General Rehearsal) ; June 14th (tho " Messiah ") ; June 16th (Selection Day); and June 18th ("Israel in Egypt"). The approaching Jubilee celebrations at the time seriously affected the attendance, which amounted to 67,378, as compared with 86,337 in 1888, and 76,406 at the last Festival in 1894. In the " Messiah" the soloists were Mdme. Albani, Mdme. Marian McKenzie, Mr. Edward Lloyd, and Mr. Santley. On Selection Day only familiar pieces were performed, the soloists being Mdme. Albani, Miss Ella Russell, Mdme. Nordica, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Barton McGuckin, Mr. Andrew Black, and Mr. Santley. Mr. Walter Hedgcock played the solo in the Organ Concerto in B flat (No. 2 of the second set). The performance of " Israel in Egypt " was the most suc cessful feature of the Festival, and the disaster of 1894, when a chorus had to be stopped and started afresh, was not re peated. The soloists were Miss Ella Russell, Mdme. Clara Samuell, Miss Butt, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Andrew Black, and Mr. Santley. Mr. Manns conducted with his usual zeal and ability.

THE THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL, , 1897. The one hundred and seventy-fourth Festival was held at Hereford, beginning on Sunday, September 12th, and closing on Friday, September 17th. Following the example set at Worcester last year, the service and sermon on the Tuesday morning were abandoned, and a special service was held on Sunday morning, the music being supplied by the band and chorus, with some of the principal vocalists engaged at the festival. On this occasion particular musical interest was attached to the service owing to ihe production of a Te Deum and Benedictus specially composed by Mr. Edward Elgar. Other selections in the special service were Schubert's " Un finished " symphony in B minor ; a number, " How lovely is Thy dwelling-place," from Brahms' s "German" Requiem; Elgar's " Imperial " march ; and Beethoven's " Hallelujah," from the " Mount of Olives." 158 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

The programme for the Tuesday morning performance was appropriately framed with regard to the Commemoration of the Queen's Longest Reign, and comprised the National Anthem (solo by Miss Anna Williams) ; Handel's " Zadok the Priest"; Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, in C minor; Saint- Saens's "The Heavens declare" ; Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise," and a " Hymn of Thanksgiving for the Queen's Long Reign," composed for the Festival by Dr. Charles Harford Lloyd. The soloists were Mdme. Albani, Miss Anna Williams, Miss Jessie King, Messrs. Edward Lloyd, Daniel Price, Wat- kin Mills, and Plunket Greene. Dr. C. H. Lloyd conducted the performance of his own work, the first and third move ments of which introduce the famous hymn tune " Bedford." On Tuesday evening a miscellaneous concert was given in the Shire Hall, the programme including the Overture to " Die Zauberflote " ; Grieg's Pianoforte Concerto in A minor (solo played by Mr. Oscar Meyer), and a group of Wagner pieces, including the " Flying Dutchman " Overture, the Vors- piel and Liebestod of " Tristan," and the Prelude to the third act of " Die Meistersinger." Mdme. Albani, Miss Marie Brema, and Mr. Plunket Greene were the vocalists. On Wednesday morning the programme opened with Bach's Cantata " A Stronghold Sure," continued with a new Magni ficat (Latin text) by Dr. Hubert Parry, and a selection from " Parsifal," and ended with Spohr's " Last Judgment." Dr. Parry's work, which was conducted by the composer, employs but one soloist (Miss Anna Williams), for whom there are two airs, besides incidental passages ; and contains much beautiful and impressive music. The " Elijah " was given on Wednesday evening, when there was the largest attendance of the week, viz., 1,706. On Thursday morning the programme included Beethoven's , Tschaikowsky's " Symphonie Pathetique," and the first part of Haydn's " Creation." The choir, who had volunteered for extra rehearsals of the Mass, gave a very fine rendering of Beethoven's difficult work. The soloists were Mdme. Albani, Miss Hilda Wilson, Mr. Edward Lloyd and Mr. Watkin Mills. On Thursday evening Gounod's " Redemption " was per formed in the Cathedral, and on Friday morning the Fes tival concluded with a performance of the " Messiah." Mr. Sinclair, the conductor, announced during the Festival, that within the next three years, and probably at Gloucester FESTIVALS — NONCONFOKMIST. 159 in 1898, the whole of the chorus will be drawn from the Three Choir cities, without any sort of outside help. This year the Leeds contingent was limited to forty vocalists.

THE IRISH "FEIS CEOIL," 1897. This Musical Festival was held in Dublin from May 17th to 22nd. The scheme of the competitions and concerts was designed mainly on the lines of the Welsh . All the competitive events of the Feis were filled, and the prizes, amounting to £415, reached every part of the country. The first Feis Concert was of ancient and middle period Irish music, and besides ancient songs in the Irish language, and unison choruses with band of harps, included the Irish pipes and harp. In the middle modern periods, Cooke, Rooke, Moore, Stevenson, Mornington, Roche, John Field, and others were represented. At the second concert, on May 19th, Dr. J. C. Culwick's prize Concert-overture was per formed ; John Field's Pianoforte Concerto in A flat (Dr. Laurence Walker, Belfast); Augusta Holmes's symphonic poem "Irlande," and other compositions, Mdme. Marie Duma and Mr. Iver McKay being the principal vocalists. The third concert, on May 20th, opened with the prize Irish cantata " Deirdre," by . Performances of Professor Stanford's " Cavalier Songs," and part of his Irish Symphony; Wallace's song, " 'Tis the Harp in the Air " and " Lurline " overture concluded the Feis Concerts, which were under the direction of Dr. Joseph Smith. On the evening of May 21st the prizes were distributed by the Countess Plunkett. Satur day, May 22nd, was devoted to band and instrumental con tests. The presence in Dublin of nine Irish pipers, and many Irish singers, led to their tunes being recorded by the phono graph for future investigation. Numbers of interested experts were consequently enabled to hear them during the day.

NONCONFORMIST CHOIR UNION, 1897. Thb Ninth Annual Festival was held at the Crystal Palace on June 26th, under the conductorship of Mr. E. Minshall. 160 the Year's music. The choir of about 4,000 voices represented nearly forty London and Suburban, and upwards of a hundred provincial societies, Yorkshire and Lancashire sending very large con tingents. The programme included Professor Prout's eetting of the Hundredth Psalm, the soprano solo in which was sung by Miss Margaret Hoare ; anthems by Mr. J. H. Maunder and Mr. Orlando A. Mansfield; and several secular part-songs. The Nonconformist Union Band, conducted by Mr. T. R. Croger, played several orchestral pieces. In the competition for choirs numbering from twenty- six to forty, the Stacksteads Wesleyan Choir won the prize, which was awarded them by Dr. Turpin. The competition for smaller choirs did not take place owing to insufficient entries.

STKATFOKD MUSICAL FESTIVAL, 1897. This Festival was founded in 1883. It was derived from the Welsh Eisteddfod, and was instituted by the present chairman, Mr. J. 8. Curwen, with the co-operation of an active musical council, now numbering about 120 professors of music, organists, choirmasters, conductors, and other practical workers. During the past fifteen years upwards of 4,000 competitors have presented themselves, and prizes of the value of £925 have been awarded to encourage musical study. At the fifteenth of these gatherings there were over forty contests, beginning on April 1st, 1897, and there were no fewer than 450 entries for the prizes offered for proficiency in nearly every branch of the art. The adjudicators included such well-known musicians as the late Mr. H. C. Banister, Dr. Creser, Mr. Eaton Faning, Mr. Tobias A. Matthay, and Mr. Visetti. For the 1898 Festival the following dates are announced : — Public competitions, March 24th, 25th, 26th, and 28th; • concert by the prize-winners, March 31st; brass band contests, August 13th.

TONI0 SOL-FA FESTIVAL, 1897. This annual gathering took place at the Crystal Palace on July 17th. Large juvenile and adult choirs each gave lengthy FESTIVALS. concerts, but nothing was produced calling for special notice. The " Great "Welsh Festival," which came between the two concerts, consisted entirely of works by one composer, Dr. , who, though an able musician, is surely not entitled to be the sole representative composer at a Welsh Festival. A novelty in this section of the day's proceedings was a tone-poem, called " A dream," written for two choirs, organ, orchestra, and four brass bands. Dr. Joseph Parry conducted his work, but the performance of the choral portions was weak and ineffective.

WELSH NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD, 1897. This National Festival, which is held alternately in North and in South Wales, was celebrated on this occasion at Newport during the first week in August, and was devoted, as usual, to Prize Competitions in various branches of music and to Concerts. The chief interest in the former department centred in the principal choral competition for prizes of £200 and of £50. Eight Choirs competed — seven from South Wales and one from Anglesea. Sir A. C. MacKenzie, Mr. W. Macfarren, and Mr. Emlyn Evans, who were the adjudicators, awarded the £200 prize to Pontypool, and the £50 prize to Anglesea. The first of the four Concerts given was devoted entirely to military band music, which was rendered by the band of the Royal Marines under Mr. Frank Winterbottom. The second Concert consisted of a performance of Mendels sohn's "Elijah," conducted by Mr. E- Bernard Newman. The soloists were Mdme. Henson, Miss Butt, Mr. Ben Davies, and Mr. Ffranggon-Davies. An adequate Newport orchestra was led by Mr. Woodward of Cheltenham ; and the large chorus was drawn from Newport town and district. At the third evening Concert a miscellaneous programme Was presented, containing a considerable number of Welsh and other songs. The more important items were Mr. Walter Macfarren's overture to "Othello," conducted by the veteran composer; and an overture and ballad for chorus and orchestra, entitled "Battle of the Severn," composed by Mr. D. C. Williams, who conducted the performance. At the fourth Concert an excellent performance was given II 162 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. of Sir A. C. MaeKenzie's " Dream of Jubal," conducted by the composer. The solos were undertaken by Miss Maggie Davies, Miss Butt, Mr. Ben Davies, and Mr. David Hughes. The passages in blank verse were finely read by Mr. Ffrang

In the chapter, "London Concerts," pp. 42 — 131, the work done by the principal musical associations in the Metropolis is detailed at length. The following particulars are now given of those London and suburban societies which, like their pro vincial counterparts, are effecting much good work during the musical year.

The Arrey Glee Cujr. [ Praident—Ba A. W. Blomtold, A.R.A. Vice- President — Edward Ford Noeth. Secretary — Frkd W. Farkrr. The Abbey Glee Club was founded in the year 1841 by a few of the members of the choir of , for the practice and cultivation of Glee music. There are 150 non professional members, and a large number of professional members, ten of whom are paid for their attendance. There are ten meetings in the year, so that each paid professional member in turn is the conductor. The place of meeting is at the "Westminster Town Hall.

Bayswateb — Weatbourne Grove Violin School and Orchestral Society. Principal— 1. White, 60, Richmond Road, Westboorne Grove.' Concerts held from time to time at Paddington Baths Hall, Queen's Road.

Bbbmoitoset — The Settlement Choral and Orchestral Union. Conductor*- JoBM E. Bosun). Numbers 200 performers. On April 8th, 1897, at the local Town Hall, a performance of "Israel in Egypt" was given, preceded by the "Occasional" Overture. ..

164 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Brockley — St. Peter's Choral Society. Conductor— C. J. FaoBT, Moa.Doc, 72, Wickham Road, Broekley. About 200 members. Works performed during the twelfth season (beginning October, 1896, to May, 1897), in St. Peter's Hall, Broekley, S.E. :— Mendelssohn's " St. Paul," Berlioz's " Faust," Spohr's "Last Judgment," Rossini's "Stabat Mater," Haydn's "Creation," Berlioz's "Faust" (second time), Sullivan's "Prodigal Son."

Brocxley — St. Peter's Hall Orchestral Society. Conductor— Mr. Qsoeoi J. WmSB. Established 1880. Number of members, 45. Dates of concerts during 1897: April 8th, December 22nd. Classical and miscellaneous music.

Bow and Brohley — Institute Choir. Conductor— W. McNauoht, 66, Oolvestone , West Hackney. Founded 1876. Present membership, about 110. Meets in Institute Hall. The following were the works performed during the season, 1897-8, "Blest Pair of Sirens " (Parry), twice ; " The Charge of the Light Brigade " (third performance), " Hear my Prayer," Cowen's " Four English Dances " (by the Band), Music to "Midsummer Night's Dream," "Hymn to Music" (Buck), "The Swan and the Skylark" (Goring Thomas).

Chelsea — String Orohestra. Conductor— Miss Maude Alois, 67, Dieppe Street, W. Kensington. For amateur string players. An orchestra for beginners in ensemble and orchestral playing. Founded January, 1894. Meets at private- houses in South Kensington and Chelsea. Present number, 13 string players and pianist. Concerts in March, July, and December. MUSIC IN LONDON AND SUBURBS. 165 Clapham — Philharmonic) Society. Director— W. Mackway. Secretary- F. Quick, Assembly Rooms, Clapham. 1896-7 season. First concert on December 14th, 1896, at St. Anne's Hall, High. Street, Clapham: Brahms's " Song of Destiny"; and new part song by Alicia Needham, "Songs of our Land."

Clapton — "Wesleyan Orchestral Society. Conductor— Wm. Boltox, Warwiok Cottage, Upper Clapton. Son. Secretary — Chas. Still, 9, St. James's Villas, Clapton. Date of foundation, October, 1888. Number of members, 26. Place of meeting, Clapton Wesleyan Lecture Hall, Downs Road, Clapton.

Dulwich— The Choral Society. Conductor— W '. H. Thomson. Established 1891. Rehearsals are held every Thursday evening at 8 o'clock, beginning in October. Those desirous of becoming members should communicate with the Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. H. Skinner, 33, Kitto Road, Nunhead.

Ealing — Choral Society. President — Loed Georgs Hamilton. Conductor — J. Cliffs Foerister, F.R.C.O., 3, Mount Park Road, Ealing. . The Ealing Choral Society was founded in the year 1887, by J. Cliff e Forrester, and now numbers about 100 members. During its existence the following works have been performed: Handel's "Judas Haccabsous," " Acis and Galatea"; Mendelssohn's "Elijah," " St. Paul," "Lorelei," "Hymn of Praise," "Lauda Sion"; Schubert's "Song of Miriam" ; Hiller's " Song of Victory" ; Gade's " Crusaders," "Spring's Message," "Zion"; Barnett's "Ancient Mariner"; Purcell's " King Arthur"; Cowen's " St. John's Eve," " Rose Maiden"; Sullivan's "Prodigal Son "; Stanford's "Revenge"; Smart's "Bride of Dunkeron," and other works. 166 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. This year, Mendelssohn's "Elijah," Stanford's "Revenge," and Gade's " Crusaders" were performed in the early part of the year, and Sullivan's "Golden Legend" on January 25th, 1898, and, later on, Rossini's "Stabat Mater," and Men delssohn's "Athalie." The concerts reach a high level of excellence, and there is a complete orchestra composed of local talent, supplemented by professional players from well-known London orchestras, Richter, Philharmonic, and Crystal Palace. The Society meet for rehearsal every Tuesday at the Victoria Hall, Ealing.

Finsbuey — Choral Association. Conductor— Dr. Ctonikohim Woods. The 1896-7 season opened on November 26th, [1896, at Holloway Hall, with the performance of Dvorak's "The Spectre's Bride." Soloists, Mdme. Clara Samuell, Mr. Iver McKay, and Mr. Bantock Pierpoint. March 25th, 1897. Gounod's " Redemption."

Forest — School of Music, 175, Earlham Grove, Forest Gate, E. Was commenced in 1885. In union with Trinity College, London, and the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music. Thirteenth Season, 1897-8. — Winter Term : Friday, Janu ary 7th, to Thursday, March 31st. Spring Term : Friday, April 1st, to Thursday, June 30th. Summer Half -Term: Six Lessons, given between July 1st and September 30th.

Grosvenor Choral Society. Bon. Conductor— Dayid Woodhoum, St. Saviour's, St. George's Square. Bon. Secretary— W . HucilnUEror.it, 116, Ebury Street. Founded 1872. This society, established for the practice of part music — oratorios, cantatas, choruses, glees, &c. — affords opportunities for amateurs to make themselves familiar with MUSIC IN LONDON AND SUBURBS. 167 the works of many musical composers ; and as one of the bye-laws requires the conductor to select soloists for the concerts from the members of the choir, if efficient, young singers of ability who join the society have the advantage of gaining experience in the concert room. Concerts are given on the last Friday in each month, at the Grosvenor Hall, Buckingham Palace Road. Chorus, 70.

Hackney — Choral Society. Conductor— T. H. Washes, 30, Gunton Boad, Upper Clapton. Was formed, in 1883, of former supporters of the Finsbury Choral Union and the Southgate Eoad Choral Association. The headquarters of the society have been established since the union, at Morley Hall, Triangle, Hackney, where it has gone on steadily from season to season. Mr. Thomas H. Warner, Licentiate of the Tonic Sol-fa College, has been from the commencement of the society the conductor. Season 1897-8: February, Roeckel's "Victorian Age." Good Friday, "Messiah" (15th Annual Performance). May, Bennett's " May Queen."

Hampstead — South Hampstead Orchestra. Conductress— Has. Jdliax Mjeshall. Twelfth Annual Concert at St. James's Hall, May 26th, 1897. — Brahms' Second Symphony in D, Tschai'kowsky's Suite " Casse-noisette," Beethoven's "Egmont" and Weber's "Jubilee" Overtures; also Max Bruch's "Scottish" Fan tasia, solo violin part by Miss Lilian Wright. Vocalist, Mr. Henschel.

Hampstead— Popular Concerts. Held in the Vestry Hall. Consist of performances of best classical chamber music, executed by first-class professional artists. 168 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Hampstead*— Conservatoire. Students' Concert, April 5th, 1897. The orchestra, con ducted by Mr. Ceoil J. Sharp, played the overture to "Don Giovanni " and Wagner's " Siegfried Idyll."

Hiohritot— Philharmonio Society. Conductor— Q, H. Betjemann. The first concert of the nineteenth season was given on November 24th, 1896, at the Highbury Athenaeum, when Handel's " Judas Maccaba?us" was performed. Miss Bertha Rossow was the principal soprano ; the other vocalists being Mrs. Creser, Miss Edith Nutter, Mr. "Whitney Mockridge, and Mr. Watkin Mills. Mr. Ellis Roberts was the leader of an efficient orohestra; and Mr. Fountain Meen was the organist. At the concert of January 26th, 1897, was performed Mr. Erskine Allon's cantata, "The Oak of Geismar," dealing with the conflict between Christianity and Paganism. The words are adapted from the story under this name by Henry van Dyke, of New York, by Florence Perugini- Campbell. The soloists were Miss Evangeline Florence, Mr. Ben Davies, and Mr. Bantock Pierpoint. Professor Yilliers Stanford's Irish ballad, "Phaudrig Crohoore," produced at the Norwich Festival in October, 1896, was also performed. The performance of Mendelssohn's "Athalie," on March 9th, was of special interest. The usual "illustrative verses" were discarded, and an abridged form of the late W. Bar tholomew's translation of Bacine's tragedy was recited by several elocutionists. Mr. Charles Fry, who made his hun dredth appearance as reciter in this work, undertook the character of Joad, the High Priest ; Mdme. Rose Dafforne (Mrs. Betjemann) that of Athalie ; and Mr. Arthur Fayne that of Abner. The secondary characters were undertaken by Misses Annie M. Child, May Cull, and Kate Reid Neill ; and Messrs. Adrian Harley and Percy Varley. The soloists were Miss Beatrice Stanley Lucas, Miss Gertrude Bevan, and Mdme, Dews, MUSIC IN LONDON AND SUBURBS. 169 Hiobgate — Philharmonic Society. Bon. Secrttary — Charles H. Gardner, 72, Highgate Road, N.W. Conductor— William A. Gardner, Med., K.A.M., Prinoipal of the Highgate Conservatoire. The society was established in the year 1891, for the study and practice of vocal music, and each year has brought additional strength in numbers and quality. Iu 1894, an orchestral society was added, which has proved highly suc cessful, and has brought together sufficient members (with the aid of professional wind) to accompany the oratorios, cantatas, &c. Since the formation of the society the following works have been performed : Handel's " Messiah " (part) ; Mendelssohn's " Lauda Sion"; "Hear my prayer"; Jensen's "Feast of Adonis"; Macfarren's "May Day"; Sullivan's " Prodigal Son " ; Cowen's " St. John's Eve" ; Mendelssohn's " Athalie," "42nd Psalm"; Haydn's "Creation"; Romberg's "Lay of the Bell" ; Mendelssohn's " Pf. Concerto in G Minor," "Pf. Concerto in D Minor" (part); Mozart's "Pf. Concerto in C Minor"; Mendelssohn's "Elijah"; Schumann's "Pf. Con certo in A Minor," besides similar works. Subscriptions for the Season : Subscribers, £1 Is. ; Prac tising Members, 7s. 6d. ; or 5s. each Practising Member if more than two in a family join.

Hornbey ant Crotjch End— Orchestral Society. Conductor— Heney J. Baksr. Sixth season opened on January 14th, 1897. Programme included Sterndale Bennett's overture, "The Naiades," and Beethoven's First Symphony.

Hounslow — Royal Military College of Music, Kneller Hall. Commandant— Colonel Farquhar Glrnnie. Founded the year after the Crimean War. Wholly managed by War Office since 1867 as the training school of military music. The staff of instruction consists of a Director of Music and nine professors. THE TEAR'S MUSIC. Kenninqton — Orchestral Society. Musical Director — Orrel Hikchliff. Hon. Secretary — R. Heathfield, 61, Arlingford Road, Lower Tnlae Hill. Established 1881. The above society meets for practice in St. John's School, Camberwell New Road (entrance in Warham Street), on Thursday evenings, at 8 o'clock, and affords to instrumentalists excellent practioe in all kinds of orchestral music.

Kensington (South) — St. Cuthbert's Hall Choral Society. Conductor — Cyril Mili.rr. May 19th, 1897. At the Hall, Philbeach Gardens, Ken sington, "Acis and Galatea," and Elgar's ballad for chorus and orchestra, "The Banner of St. George " (first performance in England).

Kyrle Society. Conductor— F. A. W. Docker. The Kyrle Society was founded in 1877. Its president is H.R.H. the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, K.G. Its vice-president, H.R.H. Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lorne. The society has many branches, and the musical branch holds its rehearsals of the choir at Bedford College, York Place, Baker Street, W. The members number about 100, and perform oratorios in the churches and halls of the poorer parts of London. The organist is Dr. E. H. Turpin.

The Lomraiu) Amatetje Musicai Society. Eon. Conductor — A. H. D. Prenderqast. Hon. Secretary — E. J. Brown, Morden Cliff, Lewisham. The Lombard Amateur Musical Society (now numbering about thirty performing members) was founded in the year 1872, by about a dozen gentlemen, for the weekly practice of male- voice Part-music ; an Open Night being held occasion MUSIC IN LONDON AND SUBURBS. 171

ally, to which friends of the members were admitted by invitation only. In the year 1876 the society was reconstituted by the addition of a large body of non-performing members, with the aid of whose subscriptions three or four Smoking Concerts and a Ladies' Night have ever since been given annually. Concerts have also been given, at intervals, for the benefit of Charitable Institutions. Some of the original members are still in the society, and the present Conductor has held that office since the year 1874. Concerts, 1898 — January 12th, February 16th, and March 31st, St. Martin's Town Hall. (See Advt.)

Thr London G-regorian Choral Association. President — Hia Grace the Duke of Newcastle. Ban. Secretary— R. A. Turner, 61, Mount Pleasant Road, Ladywell, S.B. Bon, Organist and Director of the Ohoir — Dr. Warwick Jordax, Radford Road, Hither Green, S.E. The object of this Association is to circulate information on the subject of the Ancient Plain-Song, to amend the actual performance of this part of the authorized music of the Church, and by well-conducted and heartily performed Services, in various churches (which are, or may become, each in its own locality, centres of attraction and good models for imitation), to exemplify the various portions of the Plain- Song, as set to our English Book of Common Prayer.. It is desired to disarm prejudice, overcome objections, and com mend to wider acceptance, a style of congregational worship suited as well to the small congregation of two or three gathered together, as to the assembled thousands of devout worshippers in Cathedrals and the larger Parish Churches on occasions of great Choral gatherings. Founded 1870. Services held 1897 : — St. Saviour's Collegiate Church, Opening-day, Evensong. 300 voices. St. Paul's Cathedral. Annual Festival Service of the Asso- 172 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. ciation, 1,200 voices. Annual Festival of the Guild of St. Luke, 300 voices. Annual Festival of the Church Guilds Union, 200 voices. Annual General Meetings of Association, held in December.

Mile End — Peoples' Palaoe Choral Sooiety. Conductor — C. H. Alles Gill. January 23rd, 1897. Sullivan's " Golden Legend." March 13th, 1897. Gounod's "Faust."

New Gross — The Goldsmiths' Company's Technical and Reoreative Institute. Conductor— C. J. FaosT, Mus.Doo. Caktir., P.R.C.O. Concerts given by the Goldsmiths' Institute Choir and Orchestra during season, commencing October, 1896, to June, 1897, in the Central Hall of the Institute. (Members number about 140.) Works performed: Costa's "Eli," Handel's "Messiah," Barnett's "Ancient Mariner," Haydn's "Creation," Stern- dale Bennett's " May Queen," Handel's " Acis and Galatea," "Messiah," and Cowen's "Rose Maiden." Six Students' Concerts are held in the year. Weekly Organ Recitals are given by Charles Joseph Frost, Mus.Doc. Cantab., F.R.C.O., from October to April.

Richmond — Philharmonic Society. Conductor— James Brown, Mus.B. Caxtar., Sidmouth Lodge, Richmond. Hon. Secretary— J. H. Alararisr, The Hollies, King's Road, Richmond. Founded 1890. Members 200 (including honorary mem bers). Place of meeting: Eton Street Schoolroom, Rich mond. April 28th, 1897, Dvorak's " Spectre's Bride."

St. Cecilia Ladies' Orchestra. Conductor— Miss Makoarkt Carter, A.R.C.M., F.R.A.M., 34, Dnnsmure Boad, Stamford Hill, N. Founded November, 1896. Number of members, 21. Place of meeting, above address. MUSIC IN LONDON AND SUBURBS. 173

South London— Choral Association, Camberwell New Road. Conductor — Leonard C. Venarles. Leader of the Sand— T. E. Gatehouse. Accompanist — W. H. Harper. Conductor of Orchestral Society — E. CARRICSt. Chief Secretary— J auks E. Costkllo. Established 1869. Incorporated 1890. The Series of Concerts, 1897-8, is as follows : 24th Novem ber, 1897, E. Elgar's "King Olaf"; 21st December, 1897, Vocal and Orchestral Selections; February, 1898, Haydn's " Creation" (Parts I. and II.), and Smart's " Bride of Dunker- on"; March, 1898, Violin Recital, under the direction of Mr. T. E. Gatehouse; April, 1898, Wallace's "Maritana"; May, 1898, Vocal and Orchestral Selections.

South London — Musical Club, Gresham Hall, Angel Road, Brixton. Conductor— C. Stevens.

Stock-Well — P.-T. Centre Choral Society. Conductor— Maskell Hardy, 9, Bramfield Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. 100 Members, who must be Students at the Centre. In 1897, February. Cowen's " St. John's Eve," and Part- Songs. Pull Orchestra.

Stoke Newinqton — Choral Association. Conductor— 'Percy Taylor. First concert of this new society was given at Morley Hall, Hackney, on January, 18th, 1897. Chorus and orchestra number 150 members. Mackenzie's "The Bride," and Sullivan's " Kenilworth," were performed. March 29th. Barnett's "Ancient Mariner" and miscel laneous selection, in aid of the Prince of Wales's Hospital Fund.

Streatham — Choral Society. Conductor— Stewart Alacpherson, Elmswood, Tooting Bee Road, S.W. On December 21st, 1896, at the Streatham Town Hall, 174- THE YEAK'S MUSIC. Stanford's choral ballad, "Phaudrig Crohoore" (first per formance in London), and Sullivan's " Golden Legend." May 3rd. Gounod's " Messe Solennelle," and Mendels sohn's "Athalie," with Mr. Charles Fry to recite the illustrative verses.

Surriton— Joseph Ivimey's Popular Chamber Concerts. Assembly Rooms. Eighth season concluded on March 13th, 1897, with the sixty-fourth concert, when the programme included Brahms's Trio in E flat (op. 40) for pianoforte, horn, and violin ; Schumann's Duet (op. 70) for pianoforte and violin ; and Beethoven's Septet (op. 20).

Sydenham and Forest Hill — Musical Society. Bon. Treasurer — G. Adams, 14, Peak Hill Avenue, Sydenham. Concert, February 17th, 1897, Park Hall, Sydenham. Macfarren's "May-Day," and MacCunn's "Lord Ullin's Daughter." Rehearsal, Tuesday evenings, at 8.30, the National Schools, Kirkdale, Sydenham.

The Tromrone Quartet. Patront— Sir Aethcr SdlliTaN, Otto Goldschmidt, Aoomt Masks, Sir Walter Faeratt, Sir A. 0. Mackenzie. Director-- George Case, 1, Heath Street, Hampstead, Tromb.-Prof. B.C. II. Founded 1885. Played at the Leighton and Millais funerals at St. Paul's. Has introduced, for first time in England, Beethoven's "Equale," Schiitz's "Lament of David over Absalom," and other works for trombone quartet.

Wandswobth— Technical Institute Choral Society. Oonducior—MiSKshh HAbDT. Meets on Tuesday nights at the Institute. Membership open to all singers. Sixty Members. Founded in January, 1897. MUSIC IN LONDON AND SUBURBS. 175 Performed in April, 1897, at Wandsworth Town Hall, Co wen's " Rose Maiden," and Part-songs. Full orchestra. March, 1898. "Creation," Haydn; and "Hero and Leander," Lloyd. Full orchestral accompaniments.

Wandsworth — Technical Institute Orchestral Society. Conductor— Maskell Hardy. Meets on Tuesday nights at the Institute. Founded . October, 1897. For March, 1898 : Haydn's "No. 7" Symphony, Mozart's "Jupiter " Symphony, and accompaniments to "Creation," etc.

West Ham — Choral and Orchestral Society. Conductor— W. Hardiho Bohner, 173, Earlham Grove, Forest Gate, E. Founded 1894. 130 Members. Concerts in Stratford Town Hall. 1896. December 10th, "Spring's Message" (Gade), and Miscellaneous. 1897. February 25th, "Elijah" (Mendelssohn). Good Friday, Thirteenth Psalm (Mendelssohn), " Stabat Mater " (Bossini), and other items.

West Sam — Philharmonic Society. Conductor— H. A. Dokald. Recently established to further the cause of instrumental music in the district. First concert on March 18th, 1897, at Stratford Town Hall. About 80 performers. Programme included Schubert's "Un finished" Symphony, and some of his "Rosamunde " music, Mendelssohn's Pianoforte Concerto in G minor, and "Ruy Bias " Overture. 176 THE YEAR'S MUSIC Wlmrlbdon — Male-Voice Choir. Conductor— Henry W. Wkstoh, Mos.B. (Dtorlm), A.B.C.M., F.R.C.O., 69, West Hill, Wandsworth. Eon. Secretary— J. W. Towksehd, Wendreda, Lancaster Road, Wimbledon. Society founded 1894. Present membership 40.

Wimrledon Hill — Choral Society. Conductor— H. W. Westox, Mds.Bac.

Wimrledon — Amateur Operatic Company. Conductor— H. W. Westos, Mus.Bac.

Kr. William Carter's Choir. General Superintendent— Q. J. Hitchcock, 28, Colville Square, Notting Hill, W. The next Rehearsals will be held in Queensgate Hall, Harrington Road, near South Kensington Railway Station, on Tuesday evenings, 1st and 8th March, at 7.30. Election of new members in November, at 23, Colville Square, Notting Hill, W.

The Musical Artists' Society.1 St. Martin's Hall, Charing Cross Road, Trafalgar Square. Musical Director — Alfred Gilrert, " The Woodlands," 14, Maida Vale, W. Established 1874. Affords opportunity to Composers for the performance of their works. Executants have also the advantage of public appearances. The annual subscription, due 1st January, is One Guinea, which entitles each Member or Associate to admission, and also to an extra Ticket for each Concert. The Concert Programmes are made up of Chamber Music, either entirely new or of acknowledged excellence, and at each Concert one or more Standard Classical Works will be introduced. 1 See also p. 99. MUSIC IN LONDON AND SUBURBS. 177

Waonbe Society. President — Edward DAmrRBUTHBb Executive Committee — Atojdor L. Birxstinol, Treasurer. B. L. Mosrly. Charles Dowdrswell, Bon. Sec. Dh. Hurert Parry. Alfred Forhav. Louis N. Pareer. H. F. Frost. Cecil J. Sharp. G. C. ASHTON JoXSON. Philip A. Wilkins. Editor— W. A. Ellis, Woodberry, Heme Hill, 8.E. Secretary— W. H. Edwards, 13, Colet Gardens, West Kensington, W. The Allgemeiner - Verein, of which the Wagner Society of London is a Branch, was founded in 1883 — the year of the Master's death — in order not only to spread a knowledge of the works and art-principles of the great poet and composer, but to ensure the maintenance of the Bayreuth Theatre and its model performances. The London Branch, numbering nearly 200 members, in common with all the other Branches, pays to the Central-Leitung of the Verein the sum of 4s. per head towards the support of the Bayreuth enter prise. The balance of the subscriptions (one guinea a member) is devoted to the general working of the branch. Upon the stage the victory of Richard Wagner has been so complete, even in England, that the Society is gradually diminishing in point of numbers, and it is not unnatural to ask why it should go on fighting when the battle is already won. A battle indeed is won, yet the one important duty before the Society is to complete the issue of Richard Wagner's Prose-Works, which it is calculated will extend to the end of 1899.

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There can be no doubt that it is in the provinces where the real musical zealot is to be found in the greatest numbers. Fashion and patronage make London the goal of the com poser and artist, but it is, after all, in the counties where most musicians are bred, and, what is more, encouraged and grounded in the art which the National Training Institutions are now doing so much to develop. Volumes might be written about the zeal and enterprise of country enthusiasts, whose work and influence are still felt, even if they did not lust after fame and advertisement. The earnestness of provincial societies, their whole-hearted love of music, and unrestrained desire for advancement in the knowledge and practice of it, prove that the stigma, "Unmusical England," applies only to a minority. It is not to be wondered at if at times the provincial lover of music is strongly inclined to emphasize the claims of country societies for a proper recognition of their high standard of musi cal achievement. A letter addressed to the Editor of the Year's Mtrsic well illustrates this. The writer is the secretary of a northern association, and the following extracts will be found interesting : — "It is difficult to make a Londoner understand that London is not the hub of the musical universe. This is proved from the fact, which I can testify to, that we never look to London for a lead. We believe there is more genuine music for music's (art's) sake in a small town like this than in 1 For particulars of Musical Festivals in the Provinces see pp. 147-162. MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES— BERKS. 179 all London. We may be mistaken, but that is our idea. What we do want is good orchestral players, and we, by our local society, are doing our best to supply ourselves. London has, perhaps, the finest supply of first-class talent of this order of any town in oreation, but it is too far off for us, and too expensive. We should like London to give us the best choral society as an example for the rest of us, but, instead, West Hiding choristers have to be imported to show Londoners how choruses should be sung." All this is well to the point, thoroughly genuine, and laudably independent. In the appended article, arranged under alpha betical heads of counties and towns (following the method adopted in the Year's Art), an endeavour has been made to give information of a useful kind about the more important provincial musical societies, and, as is stated in the Note at the beginning of this work, in future editions this article should be much expanded. The vigour and capacity of Yorkshire and Lancashire associations decidedly call for especial mention, and it is pleasing also to notice the musical enterprise of the West Country,

BERKS. Reading — Orphans Society. President— Q. W. Palmur. Conductor— Da. F. J. Bead. Secretary— A. L. Goadry. Men's voices. Founded 1882. Number of members, 50. Season 1896-7. — December, 1896, Orchestral concert. Janu ary, 1897, Miscellaneous. April, 1897, Miscellaneous. (Leon ard Borwick, pianist.) Season 1897-8. — December, 1897, Orchestral Concert. Janu ary, 1898, Miscellaneous, Gompertz Quartet. April, 1898, Miscellaneous. 180 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

CAMBRIDGESHIEE. Camrridge — University Musical Society. Conductor — Dr. Alan Gray. Number of members, 300. Works performed, Schubert's Mass in G,"Exultate," S. Wesley, and miscellaneous ; Haydn's "Spring" and Mozart's " Hafner " symphony; Brahms's " German Requiem " and Schubert's Symphony in 0. Cham ber Concerts, Dr. Joachim and the Gompeitz Quartet.

Camrridge — The Royal College of Music Orchestra. During the October Term of 1896, the Royal College of Music Orchestra, under Professor Stanford, made their first appearance in Cambridge, and gave excellent and spirited performances of TschaTkowsky's " Symphonie Pathetique," the Overtures to "William Tell" and " Die Meistersinger," Lalo's " Symphonie Espagnole," and Eord's scene in " ."

CHESHIRE.1 Runcorn — Philharmonic Society. Conductor— Granville Bantock. Hon. Secretary— W. C. Cooks, Lowland Road. Choir and orchestra of 130. Concerts, 1897-8 : Novem ber 17, "Wagner selections. Artists, Miss Alice Esty and Mr. Alec Marsh. January 26th, Stanford's "The Revenge," Grieg's " Holberg Suite." March, Haydn's " Passion."

CUMBERLAND.2 Carlisle— Choral Society. Conductor — William Metcalfe. Founded 1849. Number of members, 110. Place of meet ing, County Hall. Christmas, 1897, " The Rose Maiden " and. miscellaneous. 1 For Chester Festival, see p. 154. 1 For Cumberland Festival, see p. 15C, MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES — DEVON. 181

DEVON. Exetee — The Diocesan Choral Association. Patron — Bishop of Exeter. President — The Hon. Mark Bolle. Diocesan Choirmaster and Conductor — T. Koylands-Smith, Huish Lodge, Cockington, Torquay. * Numbering about 4,000 singers. Eight festivals were held last year. Exeter — Western Counties Musical Association. Conductor— Da. Wood. At the Twentieth Annual Eestival held at the Victoria Hall, in April, Dvorak's " Stabat Mater" and Beethoven's "Mount of Olives" were performed. Dr. Tozer's new oratorio, " Balaam and Balak," was also produced. Vocalists, Miss Mabel Berrey, Miss Kate Redman, Mr. Herbert Grover, and Mr. Daniel Price. Band and chorus, 400. Exeter — The Orchestral Society. Conductor— B. B. Moore. Secretary— E. Petherick. Started in the year 1883. It is chiefly composed of amateurs, but a few of the strings and most of the wind are professionals. On December 2nd, the principal item of the programme was Mendelssohn's in G minor. The piano part was played by Dr. Edwards, of Barnstaple. During its existence the society has performed Mendelssohn's Scotch and Italian, Beethoven's Nos. 1 and 2, and Schumann's No. 1 Symphonies, Schumann's Piano Concerto, also Mendels sohn's in D minor and G minor, and most of the well-known concert overtures. Exeter — The Oratorio Society. The Oratorio Society gave two concerts on the afternoon and evening of December 4th, 1896, in celebration of its jubilee, when were performed Bossini's " Stabat Mater," and Sullivan's " Martyr of Antioch," the latter for the first time in Devon. At the evening concert the programme included a part-song, "A Hymn to Night," composed by Mr. H. M. Imbert Terry, President of the Society. 182 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

Newton Arbot — Choral Society. Bon. Conductor— W. J. Bow*, A.E.C.O., Claremont. In rehearsal for Easter concert, 1898, Mendelssohn's " Athalie " and Haydn's " Spring." From 60 to 80 members. SroitouTH — Amateur Operatic Society. Musical Director — J. A. Bellamy. Forty members, meeting at Manor Hall, Sidmouth. Season 1897.— June 15th and 16th, "," Sulli van ; " Mock Turtles," Eaton Faning August 4th, 5th, and 6th, " Gondoliers," Sullivan. Season 1898. — Work to be given, " ," Sullivan. Sedmotjth — Choral and Orchestral Society. Conductor — J. A. Bellamy. Twenty-second Season. Number of members, 150 ; meeting at Manor Hall, Sidmouth. Season 1896-7. December 23rd, " Westward Ho," Roeckel, and miscellaneous. January 19th, "Merrie Men," Birch, and miscellaneous orchestral. May 14th, "Revenge," Stanford, and miscel laneous. Season 1897-1898. —Handel's "Messiah" and Ballad Concert. Totnes — Choral Society. Conductor— Hkerert Worth. Founded in 1893, for the study principally of sacred music. About 60 members. Next concert, "Elijah."

DURHAM. Bishop Auckland — Musical Society. Conductor— N. Kilrurs, Mcs.B., Caxtar. Secretary— J. Wilkinsos. Established 1875. Number of members, about 120. Prac tices are held in South Road School Room. Concerts in the Town Hall, Bishop Auckland. Works performed with full MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES— DURHAM. 183 band and chorus: "Judas Maccabeus," and "King Olaf," Elgar ; " Samson," Handel, and " Spectre's Bride," Dvorak.

Darlihgton — Orchestral Society. Conductor — Fred Tovey, 87, Stanhope Road, Darlington. Secretary — Mr. Langton, Pieremont Crescent. Founded 1880. There are now 50 members. Practice weekly during the winter months at the Union Street School Eoom. Next concert will be in the Spring of 1898, for which is being prepare d Beethoven's Symphony No. 8.

South Shields — Choral Society. Conductor— M. Fairs, 8, Logan Terrace. Bon. Secretaries— 3 '. B. Laidler, 73, King Street ; W. T. Allan, Thorney Terrace. Hon. Treasurer— -V '. Grunhut, Russell Street. The society was formed in September, 1884. The number of vocal members is 200 to 250, and 200 honorary members. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings, from October until March, in St. Paul's Hall. Works performed, "The Hymn of Praise," "Elijah," "Spectre's Bride," " Acis and Gala tea," " The Sun- Worshippers," and " The Golden Legend," with a large and competent orchestra, Miss Paterson, Miss Jessie King, Mr. Lloyd Chandos, and Mr. John Sandbrook, soloists. Season 1897-98.— Mendelssohn's "The First Walpurgis Night," and " Ncenia," by Goetz, on December 8th ; and on March 30th, 1898, Gounod's "The Redemption." Soloists already engaged for this concert are Mdme. Duma, Mr. James Leyland, and Mr. Watkin Mills. Full orchestra at both concerts.

Sunderland — Philharmonic Society. Conductor— N. Kilrurn, Mos.Bac, Castar. Bon. Secretary— 1. Q. Haddock, 25, Murton Street. Instituted 1860. Members, 220. Works performed 1896-7 : ' Elijah," " Messiah," " Crusaders," " Te Deum," Dvorak. First Concert, 1897-8 : — " Judas Maccabseus," andBrahms's 9 184 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

."Tragic Overture" (Op. 81). Vocalists, Mdme. Duma, Miss Muriel Foster, Mr. Lloyd Chandos, Mr. Daniel Price.

TruEMOtrTH — Amateur Vocal Society. Conductor— W. Bird. Bon. Secretary— Ij. E. Shout, 8, Hotspur Street. Formed in 1892. Meets for private practice once a week in the Season in the Priory School Room. Subscription, 5s. Orchestra of 40. Active members, 120.

ESSEX. Chelmsford — Musical Society. Conductor— F. E. Fryk, Mus.Bac, Cantar., F.R.C.O. Founded 1881. About 100 active members, including orches tra. Season, October to March, with weekly practices at the Crane Court Assembly Room. The standard oratorios have been performed, including "Elijah," "St. Paul," "Messiah," "Judas," "Eli," "Christ mas Oratorio" (Parts I. and II.), Purcell's "Ode to St. Cecilia," Rossini's "Stabat Mater," Beethoven's "Mass in C," Spohr's "Calvary," and "The Last Judgment." Two concerts in the season. Present season's works are the "Messiah," "The Last Judgment," and "Hymn of Praise."

Eppino Forest — Church Choir Association. Conductor— J. W. Uilyett, Leytonstone. Organist— Hrnry Ridiko, F.R.C.O. The Epping Forest Church Choir Association held its first festival at St. John's, Buckhurst Hill, on September 7th, 1881. Twelve festivals have been held, and a large number of minor festivals, repetitions of the great service, in the churches of the district. Several of the annual festivals have been held at the Diocesan Cathedral of St. Albans ; one at Ely ; two at King's College, Cambridge ; one at Peterborough ; two at Canterbury ; one at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle ; and one at Norwich. MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES — GLOUCESTER. 185 Leytonstone — Choral Society. Conductor — J. "W-. UlilTETT. The society was established in 1882 for the study of un accompanied part singing, and obtained the first prize at the Stratford Musical Festivals of 1884, 1893, and 1896. The rehearsals are held in the Elliott Rooms every Monday evening at 8 o'clock, beginning October 11th. There are vacancies for ladies and gentlemen with good voices and able to read music. Application should be made at the Elliott Rooms on the evenings of rehearsal, or to the Secretary, 81, Fairlop Road, Leytonstone. Subscriptions : Vocal Members, 5s. ; Honorary Members, 7s. 6d. Lotjohton — Choral Society. Conductor— Henry Riding, IYR.C.O., Beech Hill, Waltham Abbey. Bon. Secretary— E. O. Baerett, M.A. Meets at Loughton School. Has recently performed "Elijah," "Creation," "May Queen," "St. John's Eve," "Stabat Mater," "Hymn of Praise," &c.

Loughton — Operatic Society. Conductor— Henry Ridino, F.B.C.O., Beech Hill, Waltham Abbey. Has performed " Yeoman of the Guard," "Trial by Jury," "," &c., and is now rehearsing " ."

Wanstead — Sheridan Dramatic and Operatic Society. Musical Director— VbnsKt Riding, F.R.C.O., Beech Hill, Waltham Abbey. Is now rehearsing the " Vicar of Bray."

GLOUOESTER. Bristol — Choral Society.1 Conductor — George Riskley. The chief concert of the season was on May 1st, in memory of Brahms. The programme included "Behold, all Flesh is 1 For notice of Bristol Triennial Festival, see p. 147. 186 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Grass," from the German Requiem ; overture and second and third acts of Wagner's " Flying Dutchman." Choir, 600. Vocalists : Misses Esther Palliser, Jessie King, and Messrs. Hirwen Jones, Andrew Black, and Montague Worlock. On January 12th, 1897, Mr. Riseley was presented with a cheque for £500 by his Bristol friends.

Beistol — Orpheua Glee Society. The Bristol Orpheus Glee Society gave its annual concert on February 25th, under Mr. George Riseley's direction. Two new pieces by Mr. C. Lee Williams were sung, viz., "To Music," and "Lost Time," the words from Moore's " Irish Melodies." Dr. Benjamin Cooke's " Ode to Handel," and Laurent deRille's " The Destruction of Gaza," were sung for the first time at these concerts. "Health to the Queen" was also sung, being an adaptation of Spofforth's gleo, " Health to my Dear."

Bristol and Cluton — Philharmonic Society. Bon. Secretary (vocal)— Martin Griffiths, 18, Hampton Road, Redland. Conductors— Edwaed Pa vey, 36, Hampton Road, Redland; Edwaed Cook, 7, Leicester Place, Clifton. Formerly the Clifton Amateur Orchestral Society, to which has been joined a choir, and the name will be for the future "Bristol and Clifton Philharmonic Society." The society is one of the most flourishing in the city, the orchestra num bering over 100 members. The first concert, '97-8 Season, was held at the Victoria Rooms, Clifton, January 15th, when the "Prodigal Son" (Sullivan) was performed; also Overture "Oberon," Suite "Highland Memories," Hamish MacCunn, March, "Tannhauser," and part songs. The concert of the Clifton Amateur Society was held last March at the Victoria Rooms, and was a great success, the orchestra numbering 85. There was no choir. Beethoven'a Piano Concerto in C Minor; Grieg's Suite "Sigurd Jor sal- par"; Golterman's Concerto in A Minor for Violoncello and MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES — GLOUCESTER. 187 Orchestra, solo being played by the conductor, Mr. Edward Pavey. Other important works were also performed.

Bristol — The Sooiety of Bristol Glee-Men. Conductor — Walter Kidner. Pounded 1886 for the practice and singing of male voice glees and part songs, and one concert given in each year, known as the Ladies' Night, and occasionally concerts given in neighbouring towns on behalf of charity. Membership of 33 honorary and 86 active (singing) members. Meetings held at the Imperial Hotel, Clifton, on alternate Tuesdays. Annual subscription, One Guinea. Concert at Tredegar Hall, Newport, Mon., on Tuesday, March 22nd, 1898, in connexion with Newport Orchestral Society. Proceeds to local charities.

'Cheltenham — The New Philharmonic Sooiety. Mon. Setrtlarv.—A. Lovell, 11, Promenade, Cheltenham. Conductor— C. J. Phillips. The society was founded in 1893, and now numbers upwards of 100 members. Place of meeting, Ladies' College, Monday nights. Next concert, February 8th, 1898. Dvorak's "Spectre's Bride," Leonora Overture No. 3, and " Tannhauser " March and Chorus, with Madame Bertha Eossow, Mr. Wm. Green, and Mr. Albert Archdeacon. Works already performed : Schumann's " Paradise and the Peri," Verdi's Eequiem, Goring Thomas's "Swan and Sky lark," Saint Saens' " Heavens Declare " and Mendelssohn's " Hymn of Praise." Cheltenham. A new opera, entitled " The Lady of Bayonne," was pro duced at the Cheltenham Theatre, on February 9th, libretto 1 For notice of Cheltenham Musical Festival, see p. 148. 188 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. by Dr. Macgowan, and music by Dr. Dyer. An efficient orchestra, led by Mr. Lewis Hann, was conducted by the composer. "Weston-sotee-Mase — Orchestral Society. Conductor— E. Paviy, Hampton Road, Redland, Bristol. The band numbers between 60 and 70. At the first con cert Mendelssohn's Pianoforte Concerto in G Minor, " Italian " Symphony, Cavatine Jadassohn, Violoncello and Orchestra, and other important works, were performed. The society has been in existence some years, and is doing good educational work in the town.

HANTS. Basingstoke — Choral Society. Conductor — H. E. Powell, Music and Musical Instrument Depository, Basingstoke. Formed in 1886. With branch society, the Hartley Whit ney Choral Class, there are between 80 or 90 members. Works performed in the past seasons : "Messiah," "Elijah," "St. Paul," "Creation" (twice), "Prodigal Son" (twice), Sullivan, "Ancient Mariner," Barnett, &c. A centenary performance of the " Creation " in April, 1898.

BoTJENEMOTTTH.1 On March 1st, Mr. Dan Godfrey, Jun., gave his 100th Symphony Concert, in the Pavilion of the Winter Gardens. A fine rendering was given of Tschaikowsky's " Symphonie Pathetique," and at the conclusion of the concert, a presenta tion was made to Mr. Godfrey, in recognition of his valuable services to music here. Eastleiqh —Temperance Choral Society. Conductor— W. Q. Hedoes, High Street, Eastleigh. Pounded 1890. Place of meeting, Music Saloon, High Street. 1 For Musical Festival, see p. 152. MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES— HANTS. 189

Farbham — Temperance Choral Union. ; Conductor— W. G. Hedges, High Street, Eastleigh. Founded 1893. Place of meeting, Long Room, West Street. Works in progress for Season 1897-98 : Mendelssohn's 42nd Psalm and "Elijah," and Schubert's " Song of Miriam."

Southampton — Abstainers' Choir. Conductor— W. Q. Hedges, High Street, Eastleigh. Founded 1880.

Southrotjrne-on-Sea — Musical Society. Conductor— X. Macklin, Organist and Choir Master of St. Katharine's Church. Founded June, 1893. Chorus of about 40. Supported by small orchestra of ten performers (string). Meeting weekly, Monday evenings, at 8 p.m., in the Music Room at the Parsonage, through the kindness of the vicar, the Rev. L. P. Whigham. Last works performed: "The Ghost," by Behrend, and " The Holy City " (Gaul).

Winchester — Test Valley Musical Society. Conductor— E. H. Morerly. This society is now in its nineteenth season. In May, 1 897, Dvorak's "The Spectre's Bride" was given. Vocalists, Mrs. Hutchinson, Messrs. Douglas Powell and Hirwen Jones. Leader of orchestra, Mr. Alfred Burnett.

Ventnoh — Choral Society. Conductor — Edwin Lemare, The Mount, . Established 1860. Gives one concert a year. In February next, 1898, the 39th regular Concert will be given. Works : Sullivan's "Light of the World." Last year, Mendelssohn's " Elijah." Small orchestra and about 100 voices. 190 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

HEKEFOKDSHIRE. (For Notice of " Three Choirs Festival," see p. 167.)

HEETS. East Herts — Choral Sooiety. President— Earl Cowpeb. Conductor— James L. Geegoey, Mds.Bao., F.E.O.O. Number of members, 100. Place of meeting, Shire Hall' Hertford. May 13th, 1897, Haydn's " Spring," Mendelssohn's " Hear my Prayer," and miscellaneous ; with complete orchestra of 37. May, 1898, Handel's " Judas Maccabseus."

Hertford — St. Andrew's Choral Society. Conductor — Jahes L. Greooey, Mus.Bac, F.E.C.O. Number of members, 40. Practice-room, St. Nicholas Hall, Hertford. April, 1897, Cunningham Woods' " King Harold."

St. Alrans — Oratorio Society. Conductor— . H. Speee, Mus.Bac. Formed in 1887. Present number of members, about 90. Concerts in the Town Hall. Three concerts in the season. Last season were performed : " The Redemption," " Hymn of Praise," " The Revenge." This season: "The Messiah," "St. Paul," and "The Jackdaw of Rheims " (W. H. Speer).

KENT. Dover — Dover College Musical Sooiety. Conductor— Eet. A. H. Steyrns, Mus.Bac, Oxos., 4, St. John's Road, Dover. Eounded 1880. Members comprise masters and members of the College, 60 in number. Concerts and rehearsals in the College Hall. "Works in hand: Benedict's "St. Peter," and Sullivan's "On Shore and Sea." MUSIC IN THE PBOVINCES— LANCASHIRE. 191

LANCASHIRE. LiveSpool — Philharmonic Society, 11, Lord Street (Commerce Court), and 14, Harrington Street. Chairman — John Wilson. Conductor — Frederick Cowen. Secretary — Grorge Broadrent. Deputy Chairmen— Tseo. Von Sorre, Walter H. Wilson. Committee — Geo- H. Beown. Sir W. B. Forwood. J. H. Clayton. T. E. Paget. A. A. Paton. Wm. Badcliffe. Joshua Sing. T. C. Bylky. Lt.-Col. H. Wainwright. Sir Thomas Brocklrrank, Bart. H. A. Watson. J. M. Caw. John Wilson. William King, T. E. Withers. a. e. rodkwald. The Earl of Derey, E.G. Edward Segar. Thomas Gee. J. N. Stoltrrfoht. B. E. Meade Kino. Throdore Von Sorre. A. P. Mionot. Walter H. Wilson. This influential society is now in its 59th season. In the past season Berlioz' "The Trojans at Carthage" was per formed for the first time in England. Performers engaged in the 1897-8 season include Mdlle. Pregi, Mdme. Blanche Marchesi, Miss Clara Butt, Miss Mabel Berrey, Miss Ada Crossley, M. Plangon, Mr. Edward Lloyd, Mr. Andrew Black, Mr. Santley, M. Gregorowitch, Mr. Eugen d'Albert, and Mr. Lamond. The last balance-sheet shows an expenditure of £4,800, of which £1,372 was paid to principals. The novelty for the 1897-8 season isElgar's "King Olaf."

Liteepool — Orchestral Society. The Liverpool Orchestral Society at the first Ladies' Concert of the season, on October 17th, 1896, played Tschai'kowsky's " Symphonie Pathetique," German's "Richard III." Overture, Berlioz's Hungarian March, and Mendelssohn's Violin Con certo (soloist, Mr. Brodsky). On December 12th, 1896, Professor Stanford conductod a performance of his "Irish " Symphony. 192 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

Liverpool — Ross Concert. Considerable musical and personal interest was attached to the first appearance of the brothers, Messrs. Alfred and Charles Ross, on their return from Berlin, where they had been studying for some time past. Mr. Ross, sen., is a local professor, and his boys, some years ago, were notable in the city as musical prodigies. At their concert in St. George's Hall, on October 10th, 1896, Mr. Alfred Ross played a violin concerto by Vieuxtemps, while Mr. Charles Eoss, with a fellow student, Mr. Moore, gave some examples of their remarkable ensemble playing. Further reference to Messrs. Ross and Moore's performances will be found on p. 107.

Liverpool — People's Orchestra. On March 3rd, the People's Orchestra gave a Ladies' Concert, when Mozart's Pianoforte Concerto in A (solo by Mr. Leonard Borwick), and Tschaikowsky's " Symphonie Pathetique," were performed under the direction of Mr. A. E. Rodewald.

Liverpool — Various Matters. The Right Hon. Earl of Derby, K.G. (Lord Mayor of Liverpool), unveiled a bust of the late Mr. W. T. Best, the famous organist, in St. George's Hall, on October 20th, 1896. Dr. Peace, of Glasgow, was, after the final test at the Albert Hall, London, on January 19th, elected organist to the Corporation of Liverpool. The Schiever Quartet (Messrs. Schiever, Akeroyd, Cour- voisier, and Carl Fuchs) gave a selection of Chamber Music, on March 13th, before the members of the Liverpool Section of the Incorporated Society of Musicians ; and, with Mr. Leonard Borwick at the pianoforte, gave the third of their regular concerts on March 20th, in the Concert Hall of the College of Music. MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES — LANCASHIRE. 193

Manchester — Halle Concerts. The Manchester Orchestral (or Halle) Concerts were con tinued in 1896-97, on Thursday evenings, in the Free Trade Hall, under the direction of Mr. F. H. Cowen. At the first concert of this, the thirty-ninth session, Sefior Sarasate was the soloist, and Mr. Eugene d' Albert at the third. On December 3rd, 1896, Mr. Mark Hambourg was the soloist in Schumann's Pianoforte Concerto, and Mr. Cowen's Suite de Ballet, "Fairyland," was performed. Mr. John Dunn was the solo violinist. On December 10th, Mendelssohn's overture, " The Son and Stranger," was played for the first time at these concerts, and Mdme. Soldat played the solo in Brahms's Violin Concerto in D. Liszt's Symphonic Poem, " Tasso," and the Prelude to Goldmark's opera, " The Cricket on the Hearth," were also performed. At the Saturday Orchestral Concert on December 5th, Mr. Tivadar Nachez played F. Cliffe's Violin Concerto, and Mr. Sims Reeves re-appeared, and met with an enthusiastic welcome. . At the last concert in December, a performance was given of Saint Saens's " Samson and Delilah." On January 7th, Dvorak's new Violoncello Concerto was produced, with Mr. Carl Fuchs as soloist. On January 14th, Tschaikowsky's " Symphonie Pathetique " was performed, and Teresina Tua played Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto. On January 21st, Dvorak's " Spectre's Bride," Dr. Parry's "Blest Pair of Sirens," and Professor Stanford's "The Revenge," were the works performed. At the Halle Concert on January 28th,Herr Willy Burmester played Beethoven's Violin Concerto ; and Hamish MacCunn's Overture, "Land of the Mountain and the Flood," was played by the Orchestra for the first time. On February 18th, Cowen's " The Transfiguration," the first choral work by the conductor introduced at these concerts, was performed. On February 25th, Herr Hugo Becker played MarceJlo's .0 194 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Violoncello Sonata (edited by Piatti), and a solo-piece by- Saint Saens. The Sisters Salter sang duets, including two by Mr. Cowen, "What the Birds Say," and "Violets." The orchestral novelties -were Dvorak's Serenade in E for strings, and Tschai'kowsky's Suite de Ballet, "Casse Noisette." On March 11th, the season closed with a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

Manchbstee — Brodsky Conoerts. At Mr. Brodsky's first Subscription Chamber Concert on December 16th, M. Siloti took (part in Tschai'kowsky's Trio (Op. 50), " To the Memory of a Great Artist," and joined Mr. Dayas in Arensky's Suite for two pianofortes. The concluding concert of the Brodsky Quartet Party, included performances of Schumann's Quartet in F (Op. 41), Schubert's Quintet in C (Op. 163), and Mozart's Clarinet Quintet in A, with Mr. P. Norton as clarinettist.

Manchester — Royal College of Musio. Principal — Me. Brodsky. During the annual festival week Brahms's Symphony (No. 2), Beethoven's Leonora Overture (No. 3), and the first act of Mozart's " II Flauto Magico " were given.

Manchester — Schiller- Anstalt. Director— Oi.Ni 'Emms. The Schiller- Anstalt was founded in 1859 (Schiller's Cen tenary), and the concerts were st&rted in 1886. They are held in the Schiller-Anstalt Hall. The concluding concert at the Schiller-Anstalt on March 1 6th, was noteworthy for a repetition of Tschai'kowsky's Pianoforte, MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES — LANCASHIRE. 195

Trio, introduced at the first of the Brodsky Concerts on December 16th, 1896. Mr. Leonard Borwick was the pianist, M. Emile Sauret, the Violinist, and Mr. Carl Fuchs as violoncellist. Mrs. Helen Trust was the vocalist. Choeley. In recognition of Alderman Arthur G. Leigh's 30 years' untiring service in the promotion of music, a public presenta tion was recently made to him by the choir and congregation of St. George's, Chorley.

Pemrerton — Pemberton and District Choral Society. Conductor — J. H. Aldred, The Woodlands, Spring Bank, near Wigan. Established 1895. Number of members, 140. Place of rehearsal, St. John's Schools, Pemberton. Last year's performance : "Messiah." This season's performance (now in rehearsal) : " Samson."

Pendleton — Choral Union. President— Benjamin Armitaoe, Chomlea. Vice-Prteidentt— Lees Khowles, M.P. ; W. Hotodswoeth. Conductor— Feed. W. Blacow, A.K.O.O., 41, Bolton Eoad, Pendleton. Twenty-eighth season. Four concerts given — Gems from the Operas, principals, Mr. Josef Cantor and Mdme. Laura Smart; Handel's Oratorio, "The Messiah"; Selections of National Music ; " The Bohemian Girl " (Opera).

St. Helen's — Mdme. Helen Swift's Operatic Society. Conductor— James Unsworth. Founded 1884. Average 60 members, including orchestra. Last (the twelfth) annual performance, " Iolanthe." The following operas have been given: "La Somnam- bula," "Cinderella" (Farmer), "," "Martha," " Daughter of the Regiment," " Marriage of Figaro," &c. 196 THE YEAK'S MUSIC. Washington — Musical Society. • Conductor — F. H. Ceossley. Established in 1834. One hundred and eighty singing members and 35 instrumental members. 1898 concerts — February 8th, Jensen's "Feast of Adonis"; March 23rd, Schubert's "Song of Miriam."

Upholland — Upholland and District Choral Society. Conductor— J. H. Ai.dred, The Woodlands, Spring Bank, near Wigan. Formed October, 1896. Number of members, 80. Place of rehearsal : Upholland Boys' School. Last concert: Pattison's " Ancient Mariner." This season's concert (now in rehearsal) : Van Bree's . " St. Cecilia's Day."

LEICESTER. Leicester — Philharmonic Society, Rutland Street. Hon. Conductors. B. Ellis, F.R.O.O. Hon. Secretary— 3 . S. Collier. Date of foundation, 1886. Number of members, 260. Meets every Thursday at the Temperance Hall, at 8 o'clock, from September 1st to March 31st. Works performed last season : Colin McAlpin's new opera, " King Arthur," first produced by the above society; Verdi's " Eequiem."

MONMOUTH. Newport — Orchestral Society. Conductor— E. Bekkaed Newman. Founded 1868. Obtained first prize this year at National Eisteddfod. Concerts this season : November 16th, 1897, and March 22nd, 1898. MUSIC IN THE PEOVINCES — NORFOLK. 197

Nbwport — Philharmonic Society. Conductor — E. Berkard Newmas. Secretary— -E. Fawckun. Founded 1880. Concerts this season : December 2nd, Eossini's "Stabat Mater"; February 21st, Madrigals, &c.

NORFOLK. Great Yarmouth — Orchestral Society. Conductor— C. W. Moss, F.R.C.O., 21, Trafalgar Road. Founded in 1890, to afford its members opportunity for practising weekly the best class of orchestral music. Number of members, 40.

Gerat Yarmouth— Musical Society. 1 Conductor— Hatdon Hark, 56, Eegcnt Road, Great Yarmouth. Founded in 1858. The society has in past years performed most of the standard works, such as "The Messiah," "Creation," "Elijah" (seven or eight times), " Lobgesang," " Martyr of Antioch," "Ancient Mariner," "May Queen," " Last Judgment," " Bride of Dunkeron," " St. John's Eve," "Judas Maccabeeus," "Samson," &c. The " Creation" was given on December 7th, and another concert will be given about Easter. Work not decided. Orchestra of about 40 performers.

Norwich — Orchestral Union. President— Sir F. Bridge. Conductor— Ersest HarcOURt, 26, Surrey Street. Started in 1891. One hundred and thirty members. Full orchestra. New works or old masters' neglected compositions. Works performed: " Jephtha," "Alexander's Feast" (Handel), Dr. Arne's "Hezekiah," " Return of Spring" (J. Harcourt), Choral Fantasia (Beethoven), "Boadicea" (Bridge). 198 the yeab's Mtrsic.

Norwich — Philharmonic Society. Conductor — Dr. Hill. At the 93rd concert Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony, Co wen's Four Dances in the Olden Style, Schubert's "Rosa- munde " overture, and " Tancredi " were given.

Norwich — Gate House Choir. The Norwich "Gate House" Choir gave its fifty-first concert on February 5th, when Mozart's Mass (No. 3 in F) was the principal work performed, under the conductorship of Mr. "Kingston Rudd, with accompaniment, played by a quartet of strings, organ, and pianoforte,

Norwich — Orchestral Society. The Norwich Orchestral Society, at their eighth concert, on December 10th, 1896, performed Romberg's Cantata, "The Harmony of the Spheres," and Beethoven's Choral Fantasia, the pianoforte part in the latter being played by Mdme. Van Eyk.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. Northampton — Choral Society. Conductor— Brock Sampson. Bon. Secretary- Vf '. P. Ghay, College Street. Established in 1852. Band and chorus of 150. Works performed in 1897 : " -The Redemption" and Sir G. Macfarren's " Lady of the Lake." Artists: Miss Marie Roberts, Miss Emily Davies, Miss Annie Layton, Miss Minnie Pryce ; Messrs. Bright, Jones, Gawthrop, Burgon, A. Warren, Tapp,and R. Grice. MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES — NORTHUMBERLAND. 199

NORTHUMBERLAND. Newcastle and Gateshead — Choral Union. Conductor — J. M. Preston. Hon. Secretary — Eort. B. Ferry, 15, Cromwell Terrace, Oateshead. Founded in the yeax 1888 as the Gateshead Choral Society. The following are particulars of past and forthcoming events of the above Society: — . 1896. November 17th, Mendelssohn's "Elijah "; Novem ber 25th, Mendelssohn's " Elijah " (popular performance with organ accompaniment) ; December 23rd, Handel's "Messiah." 1897. April 8th, Brahms's " Deutsches Requiem"; November 16th, Haydn's "Creation"; December 15th, Handel's "Messiah." 1898. January 26th, Haydn's "Creation " (popular per formance with organ accompaniment) : March 31st, Elgar's " King Olaf." The Society has a chorus of 400 members, who meet for rehearsals in the Theatre of the Literary and Philosophical Society, Newcastle-on-Tyne, weekly during the season.

Newcastle — Various. Mr. Eugen d'Albert gave a Pianoforte Recital on October 2nd, 1896, in Olympia. An exceptional interest was attached to his appearance in Newcastle, since his youth was largely passed in that city ; and it was as Northumberland Scholar that Mr. d'Albert entered the National Training School of Music, now the Royal College, some twenty years ago. At the Annual Concert of the Northern Musicians' Bene volent Society in the Town Hall, on December 14th, the following works were performed : — Edward German's '.' Gipsy " Suite ; Schumann's Pianoforte Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), solo by Mr. Samuel S. Wiggins ; Schubert's " Un finished " Symphony in B Minor ; Weber's Clarinet Concerto in F Minor (Op. 73), solo by Mr. R. Smith, Jun. ; and Weber's "Jubel" Overture (Op. 59). Mr. J. H. Beers conducted. 200 THE YEAK'S MUSIC.

NOTTS. Newark — Philharmonic Society. Bon. Secretary— A.. H. Ellis, Appleton Villas. Established in October, 1887. There are now 100 vocal members, 60 honorary, and 20 orchestral members.

Nottingham — Sacred Harmonic Society. Conductor— Dr, W. Lrmap.e. The Sacred Harmonic Society opened its 1896-7 season on October 28th, 1896, with a Concert-Recital of Gounod's " Romeo and Juliet," with the aid of the Halle* Orchestra, conducted by Mr. F. H. Cowen. The choruses had been prepared under the direction of Dr. William Lemare, the new Conductor of the Society. The Concert, on January 28th, inoluded Haydn's " Creation " and Stanford's "The Revenge." The soloists were Mdme. Ella Russell, Mr. Edward Lloyd and Mr. Andrew Black. Dr. William Lemare conducted.

Nottingham — Midland Orchestral Union. The Midland Orchestral Union, founded and organized by Mr. Wm. Allen, J.P., and numbering over 70 performers, gave its first concert on November 28th, 1896, under Dr. Wm. Lemare. The programme included Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony, and Cowen's new Suite de Ballet "Fairyland." - The second concert, was given on January 22nd, when Mendelssohn's Pianoforte Concerto in D minor was played, with Miss Cantelo as soloist. Owing to the heavy loss incurred on previous concerts of the Midland Orchestral Union, that given on March 5th was announced as the last. Miss Jaxon was the vocalist, and Dr. William Lemare conducted. MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES — SHROPSHIRE. 201 Nottingham — Mechanics' Institution Amateur Operatic Society. Conductor and Stage Managtr—3. E. Pickeeill, 14, Ayr Street, Forest Road. Founded 1893. Fifty members. Meets weekly during winter months for rehearsal at the Mechanics' Institution. Has performed Offenbach's "Madame Favart," 1897, and will perform 's " Pirates of Penzance," February 14th to 19th, 1898. The performances are given on a very complete scale.

SHROPSHIRE. Shrewsrury — Orchestral Society. Conductor— W. C. Hay, 2, Claremont Bank, . Established in 1890. Sixty Members. Two concerts annually, November and April. Practices weekly on Mondays in Wyle Cop Board School, 7.30 to 9.

Dawley. Conductor— Mr. Smart, Newport, Salop. Fourth season. " Messiah," January, 1898.

Madeley. Conductor — Mr. Smart, Newport, Salop. Twenty-second year. Barnett's "Ancient Mariner," De cember, 1896. Newport. Conductor — Mr. Smart, Newport, Salop. Eleventh season. H. Smart's "Bride of Dunkeron," December, 1896. St. Geoeor's. Conductor — Mr."Smart, Newport, Salop. Third season. "Hymn of Praise," December, 1896; and "May Queen," April, 1897. 202 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

SOMERSET. Bruton — Choral Society. Bon. Conductor— E. T. A. Huongs. Bon. Secretary— S. J. Jones, Bruton. Tounded in September, 1895. Members 60 (without or chestra). Last year the work done was C. H. Lloyd's " Hero and Leander." This year Mendelssohn's " Lorelei," and Jensen's " Feast of Adonis."

Midsomer Norton and District — Choral Society. Pretiievi— Da. Wauqh. Bon. Secretaries— Him Waooh, Edqar Krao. Conductor — Walter J. Kidxrr. Founded 1887. Between 80 and 100 members. Place of meeting, Midsomer Norton. Accompanist, Mrs. J. Thatcher. Annual concerts at Drill Hall, Midsomer Norton, with band when work requires it. Works already produced : Mendelssohn's " Hear my Prayer," Cowen's " St. John's Eve," Handel's " Messiah," Gaul's "Ruth," Gaul's "Joan of Arc," Bennett's "May Queen," Lee Williams's " Last Night at Bethany," Stainer's " Daughter of Jairus."

Yatton — Choral Society. Conductor— Herrert Lloyd. Started October, 1894. Membership, 40 to 50. Works performed: Gaul's "Joan of Arc,", and "Euth," and concerts given illustrating the growth of the " Carol " and the music of the church. Now rehearsing Cowen's " St. John's Eve." Place of meeting : Assembly Rooms, Yatton ; Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES — STAFFORDSHIRE. 203

STAFFORDSHIRE. Lichfield — Amateur Musical Society. ' Conductor — John B. Lott, Mus.Bac. Oxon., Organist of the Cathedral. Founded 1881. Members about 90. Practising room: School of Art. February, 1897. Jubilee performance of "Elijah," in St. James's Hall. February, 1898. Costa's "Naaman," in St. James's Hall.

Stoke-upon-Trknt — North Staffordshire Philharmonic Society. Conductor — Dr. C. Swijtnerton Heap. Founded in 1875. Amongst the works performed are Men delssohn's "Elijah," "St. Paul," "Hymn of Praise," Gounod's "Redemption," Cowen's " Sleeping Beauty," Sul livan's " Light of the World," Handel's " Messiah," "Samson"; Heap's " Fair Rosamond," " Maid of Astolat"; Parry's "Judith," Brahms's "Song of Destiny," Prout's "Red Cross Knight," Bennett's "May Queen," Elgar's "King Olaf," &c. At the first concert last season Dr. Heap's ' ' Maid of Astolat " was given in the presence of H.R.H. the Prince and Princess of Wales, and Duke and Duchess of Sutherland. Rehearsals are held every week in the Stoke Town Hall. At the 1st concert this season Berlioz's " Faust " will be given, and at the 2nd, Mendelssohn's " Elijah."

Swadlincote — Harmonic Society. Conductor— Henry Buckley, Burton-on-Trent. Founded September, 1879. Number of members averages about 60 (not including hon. members). Place of meeting, National Schools, Swadlincote. This season Costa's "Eli" on December 14th, and "Judas Maccabaeus " in April, 1898. 204 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. West Bhomwich — Amateur Operatic Society. Bon. Secretary— Samuel Reynolds, 25, Thynne Street, Weist Bromwich. Conductor — J. R. Oooee. The West Bromwich Amateur Operatic Society was formed in 1895. Present membership 38 — 16 ladies and 22 gentle men. Past performances : Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan's "Trial by Jury," "H.M.S. Pinafore," "Pirates of Penzance," and " Yeoman of the Guard." Each performance has been given in aid of some charitable work.

SUFFOLK. Ipswich— Choral Society. Conductor— B. H. Burton, College Street. ^Reorganized in 1896, in which year the "Messiah" was performed. In 1897, "Redemption" and "Elijah." The number of members is about 200.

SUSSEX. Chichester— Musical Society. , President — The Lord Bishop of Chichester. Conductor — Dr. F. J. Read. Secretary— F. B. Tompkins. Founded 1878. Number of members, 100. Season 1896-7. "Israel in Egypt," December, 1896, and in May, 1897, one private concert and one public miscel laneous concert. Season 1897-8. The "Messiah," December, 1897; Spring, 1898, miscellaneous. There are also occasional concerts of chamber music.

Hastings and St. Leonard's— Orchestral Society. Founder— Francis Lloyd. Conductor— F. H. Hallett. There are 50 playing members and 46 honorary members. MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES — WARWICK. 205

Members' subscriptions supply the working expenses. Con certs are by invitation. Members assemble each Thursday evening, 8.0 to 9.30, at the Queen's Avenue Assembly Rooms, Hastings. Two concerts each season. Last season, February 9th and May 4th, 1897, all the items were by British composers in recognition of the 60th year of Queen Victoria's reign.

WARWICK. Bieminqham 1 — Festival Choral Society. Conductor — Dr. C. Swiknerton Heap. The chorus of this influential association formed the nucleus of the Birmingham Festival body of singers (see p. 150). Two free concerts were given during the Jubilee Festivities, including Faning's " The Queen's Song," Cowen's " All hail the glorious reign." Orchestral Concerts will be given in 1897-8. Dvorak's " Spectre's Bride " was revived in April, after a lapse of eleven years. Vocalists : Miss Ella Russell, Mr. Edward Branseombe, and Mr. Bantock Pierpoint. Birmingham— Stockley's Concerts. At Mr. Stockley's Second Subscription Concert on November 26th Dvorak's Symphony "From the New World," Reinecke's Prelude to "Manfred," and Beethoven's Triple Concerto (Op. 56), for violin, violoncello, pianoforte, and orchestra (soloists the Mossel Family). Mr. Ivan Mossel also played Saint-Saens's Violoncello Concerto (Op. 33). At Mr. Stockley's Orchestral Concert, on February 12th, the works performed were Beethoven's Symphony in C minor, the " Tannhauser " Overture, Scharwenka's "Andante Reli- gioso," the Overture to " Athalie," Eaff's Suite (Op. 200) for 1 For notice of Birmingham Festival, see p. 150. 206 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

pianoforte and orchestra, and a Romance for small orchestra by Mr. E. "W. Riekett, a local musician. Dr. Winn was the soloist in Raff's Suite. Mr. W. 0. Stockley, who had just completed his twenty- fourth series of Annual Orchestral Concerts (founded by him in 1872), made his farewell appearance on March 11th.

Birmingham — RandellVChoir. Place of meeting, St. Martin's Mission Room, Banvick Street, 7.30 to 9.15 p.m.

WESTMORELAND. [Kendal — Amateur Orchestral Society, 13, Stricklandgate. Bon. Secretary— Edward Faerer. Bon. Conductor— Vincztst 8. Smith. Founded 1874. Number of playing members 45. Programme of last Concert: second Violin Concerto, D minor, " Wieniawski " ; selection, " Tannhauser "; overtures, Men delssohn's " Ruy Blas," Humperdinck's " Hansel und Gretel "j suite, Bronstet's " Scenes Bearnaises."

WILTS. ' Caxne — Musical Society. Conductor— W. PullEM.'.Hheldon. House, Calne. J Eleventh season. Sixty members. Works performed: " St. Paul" and "Elijah."

Saxisrttry — Philharmonic Society. Conductor — Mr. Alfred Foley. Formed in 1894. About 100 members. Concerts at large County Hall, Salisbury. MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES — YORKS. 207 Teowreidoe — Musical Union. Conductor— H. Millington, Music Saloon, . Established in 1881. Works during last season were : "Elijah," "Messiah," and Costa's "Eli," both performed with full orchestral accompaniments and professional vocalists, numbering together about 120 performers. The Society is doing good work in promoting the cause of music in the neighbourhood. Westbtjry — Philharmonic Society. Conductor — Alfred Foley, Salisbury. Small Society, about 50, started 1892. Two concerts ayear. Miscellaneous programmes. Band and chorus. Meet at Institute, at Westbury.

WOKCESTEKSHIKE. Stourrridge — People's Concert Society. Conductor — Hedley Batchell, 60, Hagley Road, Stourbridge. Founded February, 1884, to provide good music at popular prices. There is an amateur band and chorus of upwards of 150 members, who meet together for rehearsal every week. These numbers are augmented by professional players at the con certs. The programmes have included the " Messiah," " Elijah," " Redemption," "Creation," &c. Beethoven and Haydn's Symphonies, and several Concertos for the violin and piano.

YORKSHIKE. Bradford — Festival Choral Society. Hon. Secretary— Q. F. Sewell, 52, Godwin Street, Bradford. Conductor— F. H. Coweh. Chorus Master— H. A. Branscohre. Organist — Charles Holt. The Bradford Festival Choral Society was established in J856. Number of members, 300, who form an important 208 THE YEAE'S MUSIC. section of the Leeds Festival Chorus. Meets at the Mechanics' Institute, on Friday evenings, at 7.30. Works performed last season, 1896-7: Parry's "King Saul," Mendelssohn's " Elijah," Tinel's " St. Francis," Men delssohn's " St. Paul." Works for this season, 1897-8: Cowen's "Transfiguration," Elgar's "King Olaf," Goring Thomas's " Swan and Skylark," Dvorak's " Stabat Mater," Berlioz's " The Trojans," Gounod's " Redemption."

Bradford — Subscription Concerts. Committee or Management. W. Alfred Dewhirst, Chairman. F. Healey. H. Behrens. ' Sir Angus Holden, Baet, M.P. Julics Delius. Ed. Linck. J. K. Empsall. T. Leavens Renton. Col. William H. Foster, M.P. D. Salmond. Secretary — Bennet Carter, St. George's Hall. Conductor — F. H. Cowen. Founded in 1865. Contents of St. George's Hall: stalls, 528; area 900; gallery, 1,650; generally full. The 1897-8 series is as follows : — October 22nd. — Orchestral. Dr. Bichter's Orchestra- Vocalist, Mr. D. Bispham ; conductor, Dr. Bichter. November 19th. — Vocal and Instrumental. Vocalists: Mdme. Albani, Miss Clara Butt, and Mr. Lempriere Pringle. Instrumentalists : Miss Fanny Davies, Miss Maud McCarthy, "and Herr Hausmann. Accompanist: Mr. F. A. Sewell (native of Bradford). December 10th. — Choral. Dvorak's " Stabat Mater," and (by request) Goring Thomas's " The Swan and the Skylark." Solo Vocalists : Miss Esther Palliser, Miss Ada Crossley, Mr. Herbert Grover, and Mr. Andrew Black. January 14th. — Orchestral. Solo pianoforte, M. Slivinski; vocalist, Mdlle. Olitzka. February 11th.— Choral. Berlioz's " The Trojans." Prin cipal vocalists : Mdme. Duma, Mrs. Catherine Fisk, Mr. Edward Lloyd, Mr. Hirwen Jones, and Mr. Douglas Powell. March 4th. — Orchestral. Solo violin, Dr. Joachim ; vocalist, Miss Marie Brema. MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES— YORKS. 209

The Halle Orchestra has been engaged for the same number of concerts as before, and for the orchestral concerts the augmented band, which will consist (with the exception of any instruments that may not be required by the programme) of 101 performers. The choral works will, as usual, be rendered by the Brad ford Festival Choral Society. All the stalls have been taken by subscribers.

Bradford — Permanent Orchestra, etc. The Bradford Permanent Orchestra gave a concert on October 24th, 1896, in St. George's Hall, when the Programme consisted entirely of compositions by Professor Stanford, who conducted their performance. The principal works were "Phaudrig Crohoore," "The Revenge," and the "Irish" Symphony. The chorus was that of the Festival Choral Society, who, on November 6th, with the assistance of the Permanent Orchestra, gave a performance of Dr. Parry's " King Saul," the composer conducting. On January 23rd, the Permanent Orchestra played Schu bert's "Unfinished" Symphony; four pieces from Mendel ssohn's " Midsummer Night's Dream " ; and a selection from " Die Meistersinger." Mr. Willy Hess played Spohr's Ninth Violin Concerto. On February 20th, at the Bradford Permanent Orchestra's Concert, Mr. Scott played Rheinberger's C minor Organ Concerto ; Mr. F. Norton played Weber's Clarinet Concerto ; and Miss Florence sang the " Spring Song " to an orchestral version of the accompaniment. At the last concert, on March 1 3th, the chief item was Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, with Mr. John Dunn as soloist. On November 21st, Herr Stavenhagen played the solo in Beethoven's Pianoforte Concerto in C minor, with a cadenza from his own pen ; and, on December 5th, several Wagner selections were played under Mr. Bartle's direction. On November 28th Mdme. Bertha Moore gave an entor- P 210 THE YEAE'S MUSIC. tainment at which was produced a drawing-room operetta for four characters, entitled "When One Door Shuts Another Opens," by Mr. Charles Thomas, music by Harriet Young, who played the accompaniment on the pianoforte. The characters were well represented by Mdmes. Moore, Gertrude Woodall, Mr. Charles Copland and Mr. Murray Grahame. At a concert given on November 30th, by Mr. E. E. Blake, a youth of seventeen, great promise was shown in the com positions of the concert giver, which included sonatas for pianoforte and violin, songs, and pieces for violin and for pianoforte solo. Brvrrley — Choral Sooiety. Son. Secretary — A. Ellam, Highgate, Beverley. Conductor— Johk Cahidoe, Organist of the Minster. Formed on January 4th, 1896. The number of members is about 190. Practices are held in the Norwood Schoolroom. Last season, Brahms's " Song of Destiny," Somervell's "Forsaken Merman," and Rossini's " Stabat Mater," were performed, and the "Creation."

Bridlinoton1 — Musical Society. Bon. Secretary— 3 . J. Colemak, 6, Promenade. Works, 1897-8 : Dvorak's " Stabat Mater," Mendelssohn's " Hymn of Praise," Bridge's "Inchcape Eock."

Clkokheaton — Philharmonic Society. Secretary— 3. S. Weioht, 61, Northgate. Conductor— W. H. Wrioht. Founded 1841. Works performed include those of Handel, Mendelssohn, Haydn, Gounod, Beethoven, Rosenberg, Spohr, Barnby, Birch, Mozart, Rossini, Cowen, Gade, Smart, Wallace, and Jackson. Next concert, March 9th. " Judas Maccabaeus." Princi pals: Misses A. Nicholls and Muriel Foster; Messrs. W. Green and Douglas Powell. 1 For notice of Bridlington Musical Festival, see p. 153. MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES — YOKES. 211

Hedon — South Holderness Choral Society. Conductor— Dr. G. H. Smith. Founded 1895. Membership, 80. Works performed in. 1897 : Barnby's " Eebekah," Haydn's "Spring."

Hotdeesfield — Subscription Concerts. Director since 1867 — John Watjuhron, Fairfield. The season 1897-8 of concerts in the Town Hall, Hudders- field, includes : — October 12th. — The following London artistes were engaged in Beethoven's Septet, and Mozart's Quintet for clarinet and strings ; violin, Mr. Gerald Walenn ; second violin, Mr. E. Hopkinson ; viola, Mr. A. Hobday ; violoncello, Mr. R. Melling ; contra-basso, Mr. Ch. Winterbottom ; clarinet, Mr. G. A. Clinton ; horn, Mr. A. Borsdorf ; bassoon, Mr. T. Wot- ton; solo pianoforte, Miss Adela Verne; vocalists, Mdme. Bertha Moore and Mr. Charles Copland; accompanist, Mr. J. E. Ibeson. October 26th. — Touring party : Mdme. Melba, Mdme. Belle Cole, Mr. Ben Davies, and Mr. Douglas Powell ; solo pianoforte, Miss Llewella Davies; solo violin, M. Gorski; solo flute, Mr. Frederic Griffith ; accompanist, Mr. . November 9th. — Solo pianoforte, Eugen D'Albert; solo violin, Mdlle. Irma Sethe ; vocalist, Mr. Plunket Greene ; accompanist, Mr. Ibeson. November 23rd. — Vocalists: Mdme. Albani and Herr Eobert Kaufmann ; solo violin, Mdlle. TeresinaTua (Comtesse de Franchi-Verney) ; solo organ, Dr. Peace (organist of St. George's Hall, Liverpool) ; accompanist, Mr. F. A. Sewell. December 14th. — Orchestral concert by the Halle Orchestra of 70 performers ; solo violin, Mr. John Dunn ; vocalist, Miss Lilian Tree ; conductor, Mr. F. H. Cowen. January 11th, 1898. — Vocalists: Miss Maggie Davies, Miss Sarah Berry, and the Meister Glee Singers — Mr. William 212 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Sexton, Mr. Gregory Hast, Mr. W. G. Forington, and Mr. Webster Norcross ; solo harp, Miss Stewart ; solo violin, Mr. Bromley Booth; solo organ, Mr. Arthur Pearson; accompanist, Mr. Ibeson. January 25th. — Pianoforte and song recital by Miss Fanny Davies and Miss Louise Phillips. February 8th.— Vocalists : Miss Evangeline Florence, Miss Clara Butt, Mr. Edward Lloyd, and Mr. Watkin Mills ; solo pianoforte, Mr. Felix Corbett ; solo violin, Miss Rowe ; accom panist, Mr. Ibeson. February 22nd. — Orchestral concert by the Halle Orchestra ; vocalist, Mr. Andrew Black ; conductor, Mr. F. H. Cowen, at whose suggestion the whole of the programme will be selected from Wagner's works. March 8th. — Solo violin, Herr Willy Burmester ; solo piano forte, Mr. Mark Hambourg; vocalists, Miss Helen Jaxon, Miss Florence Christie and Mr. Arthur Barlow ; accompanist, Mr. Ibeson. March 22nd. — Grand military concert by the Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards. Principal soloists : flute, Musn. Green ; oboe, Musn. Prout ; , Musn. Walton and Sergt. Browne ; bassoon, Musn. McKenna ; cornet, Sergt. Knight ; horn, Musn. Pailthorpe ; trombone, Musn. Oakden ; eupho nium, Musn. Percival; conductor, Mr. A. Williams, Mus. Bac.

Huix — Vocal Society. Bon. Secretary— H. A. Maer, Eldon Grove, Beverley Road. Established 1850. Works, 1897-8: Sullivan's "Golden Legend" and Dvorak's " Stabat Mater."

Leeds— The Leeds Orchestra. Conductor— E. Elliott, 96, Bankside Street, Leeds. Formed in 1894. Number of members, 40. Place of meet ing : St. John's Parish Eoom, Mark Lane, Leeds. Fridays at 7.45. MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES — YORKS. 213

Programmes have included Beethoven's Symphony in C and D, Schubert's Overture "Rosamunde," Massenet's " Scenes Pittoresques," Nicolai's " Merry Wives of Windsor," Vieuxtemps' Violin Concerto in E, Suites by Ries for Violin.

Leeds — Philharmonic Society. Conductor — A. Bryschlag. Schumann's " Faust " Epilogue was performed in Leeds (for the first time in the city) in March. Vocalists : Miss Thudichum, Mr. W. Green and Mr. "Watkin Mills.

Leeds — Choral Union. Conductor — Alfred Bentok. The fiftieth anniversary of Mendelssohn's death was com memorated by performances of " St. Paul," and " The Lorelei Fragment." Miss Ella Russell, Mdme. Dews, Messrs. Blag- boro and Grice were engaged.

Leeds — Symphony Society. The Leeds Symphony Society, an amateur organization, .gave a concert under its new conductor, Mr. A. E. Grimshaw, on December 8th, and played a Haydn Symphony, and Massenet's " Dernier Sommeil de la Vierge."

Middlesrrough— Musical Union. Conductor— N. Kilrorn, Mds. Bao. Bon. Secretary— C. Hood. This enterprising union was the first provincial society to give Dvorak's " Spectre's Bride." The past season's series was of a high character. The first concert comprised a Jubilee commemoration per formance of Mendelssohn's "Elijah," with Mr. Santley in the title-role, the other solo parts being taken by Miss Maggie . Davies, Miss Hannah Jones, and Mr. Ed. Branscombe. At the second concert an innovation was made by the per formance of the overture and incidental music to 's 214 THE YEAR'S MUSIO. "Manfred," by Kobert Schumann, the recitation of the poem being given by Mr. Charles Fry. ; At the third concert, in addition to Dr. Joachim and Miss Fanny Davies ; the Committee had engaged Signor Piatti, the eminent 'cellist, but illness prevented him coming to Middles brough. An efficient substitute was found in Mr. Paul Ludwig, who played the music set down in the programme for Signor Piatti. The vocalist at this ^concert was Miss Louise Phillips. An interesting part of the programme was the performance of some of the Love-Song Waltzes of Brahms by the Chorus, the pianoforte accompaniment being played by Mrs. T. H. Ward and Mr. Theo. Hornung. The orchestral section of the society, under the able guidance of Mr. Hornung, has attained to a degree of efficiency which but a few years ago would have been regarded as quite beyond its reach. It now takes a most valuable and prominent part in the society's work. The chorus has fully maintained its reputation as a highly trained and efficient body of vocalists. Twenty-four practices were held, and the attendance of members was as follows, viz. : — Average number of members over the season : soprano, 85 ; alto, 55 ; tenor, 27 ; bass, 43 ; total 210. Average attendance at each practice : soprano, 66*16 ; alto, 40-91 ; tenor, 20-54 ; bass, 30-96 ; total 158-58. Percentage of members at each practice : soprano, 77-83 ; alto, 74-38 ; tenor, 76-09 ; bass, 72 ; total 75-51. The 1897-8 programme is as follows : — December 8th, 1897: Bach's Christmas Oratorios. Vocalists: Miss Ada Crossley, Messrs. W. Green, and D. Price. February 16th, 1898: Halle Orchestra; conductor, Mr. F. Cowen. Beethoven's "Leonora" Overture, Lizst's "Rhap- sodie Hongroise," and Tscha'ikowsky's " Symphonie Pathe- tique." April 10th : Mr. B. Elgar's new Cantata " King Olaf." Vocalists : Mdme. Duma, Mr. Lloyd Chandos, and Mr. Thornton. - - MUSIC fNT THE PEOVINCES — YOKKS. 215 Ripon — Musical Society. Bon. Secretary— Zowa Whithax. Founded on the 30th September, 1884, and contains at present about 70 members. Rehearsals are held every Monday evening in the Small Public Hall. The fixtures for 1897-8 are : " St. John's Eve," and " Here- ward."

Sheffield1 — St. Cecilia Musical Sooiety. Bon Secretary— Joseph Platts, Intake Road, Park. Established in 1884. Membership 200. Rehearsals every Friday' evening in the Lower Albert Hall from September to April. Works 1897-8 : February: Beethoven's "Mount of Olives, and part of "Creation," the "Messiah," and "Elijah."

Sheffield — Amateur Musical Society. Conductor — F. Schollhamher, 63, Hanover Street. Bon. Secretary — F. Gross. Founded 1863 ; 150 members. Last season Gounod's "Redemption" was given with pro fessional soloists and an excellent orchestra, and (in the Spring Concert) Goring Thomas's "Swan and Skylark," E. Elgar's Cantata, " King Olaf." Soloists engaged were Mdme. Medora Henson and Mr. W. Green ; the bass solos being sung by one of the society's members, Mr. J. Lycett. An excellent orchestra, among which are several members of Halle's Manchester Orchestra, is usually engaged.

Sheffield — Musical Union. The Musical Union gave a concert on November 26th, 1896, when the programme consisted entirely of compositions by Dr. Henry Coward, the conductor of the Society, the principal work being " The Story of Bethany." 1 For notice of Sheffield Musical Festival, see p. 149 216 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

The Musical Union performed Dr. Parry's "Job," on March 23rd, under Dr. Coward's direction. The principals were Mr. Bantock Pierpoint, Mr. W. P. Lewis, Mr. Harry Stubbs, and Master Eddie Lowe (of St. Mary's Church Choir). In the miscellaneous section, Mr. E. P. Reynolds played pianoforte solos, including Schumann's Concerto in A.

Sheffield — Amateur Instrumental Society. The Amateur Instrumental Society opened its twenty-fifth Season on December 8th, 1896, when Dr. Henry Coward conducted performances of Raff's " Lenore " Symphony, Mendelssohn's " Ruy Blas " Overture, a selection from " Tannhauser," and other works. On March 2nd, the most interesting feature of the programme was Mr. Christopher Wilson's String Suite. Mr. E. P. Reynolds played Weber's " Concertstiick," and Schumann's " Carnaval."

Sheffield — Collegiate Orchestral Society. The Collegiate Orchestral Society gave its second Subscrip-' tion Concert of the season, on March 1st, when Schumann's Symphony (No. 4), Mendelssohn's " Military " Overture, Dvorak's " Slavische Tanze," the Prelude to Act III. of "Lohengrin," and Sullivan's " Macbeth " music were per formed under the direction of Mr. S. Suckley.

Whitry — Choral Society. lion. Conductor— Hkney Halloatk. Founded 1879. About 100 practising and 110 honorary members. Meets every Tuesday, October to end of March, in Board Schoolroom. Has performed "Alexander's Feast," "Messiah," "Judas," "Samson," "Acis and Galatea," "Creation,-" "Seasons," "Hear my Prayer," "Elijah," "Lobgesang," MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES — WALES. 217 " Revenge," "Rose Maiden," "Hero andLeander," "Spring's Message," "May Queen," &c. ; Part Songs, Glees, Overtures, Symphonies. Present Session : "Inehcape Rock," Gade's "Crusaders," Beethoven's Symphony, No. 2. York — Musical Society. Conductor — Canon Hudson. Dvorak's " Stabat Mater," given in March, 1897. Vocalists, Mdme. Clara Samuell, Mrs. Burrell, Mr. Joseph Beed, and Mr. Arthur Walenn.

WALES.1 Banqoe — The Cathedral. Organist— T. Westiakk-Mohoan. During tho year 1897 a magnificent new organ was erected in the Cathedral by Messrs. William Hill & Son mainly owing to the energies of the Cathedral organist, Mr. . T. Westlake-Morgan, who succeeded in raising a sum of £2,500 for that purpose. The instrument is a noble one, with 64 speaking stops spread over four manuals and pedal. The tone is excellent, and in every sense Cathedral-like. During the building of the new organ, fully choral services were conducted, "unaccompanied," for some four or five months, until, in September, Sir Walter Parratt, of Windsor, came to open the instrument. The opening services included, besides Sir Walter's recital, a performance of Gounod's " Messe Solennelle," and Stainer's "Daughter of Jairus." The Cathedral was crowded to its utmost capacity, as it was also on Jubilee Sunday, when most impressive services were held. A pianoforte was effectively used in lieu of the organ, and Attwood's Te Deum in C, together with his Anthem, "," was rendered. Preparations are in progress for a large Archidiaconal 1 For Carnarvon Festival, see p. 154 ; and for Eisteddfod, see p. 161. 218 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

Festival (Welsh, and English) to be held next April, under the conductorship of Mr. Westlake-Morgan. The Lord Bishop of Bangor's new Welsh Hymnal, edited by Dr. Roland Rogers, has been issued, and his lordship's new series of Welsh Anthems and Services, under Mr. West- lake-Morgan's editorship, has been commenced. Cakdipf — Musical Society. Conductor— T . E. Aylward. Chorus of 250. Band of 70 and organ. Works performed, Season 1896-7 : April 28th, 1897, Tinel's " Die Mohnblumen " (first performance in England). Season 1897-8 December 8th, 1897, Dvorak's "Stabat Mater," Sullivan's "Martyr of Antioch." February 16th, 1898, Miscellaneous; solo pianoforte, Mr. Mark Hambourg. April 20th, 1898, Dr. Hubert Parry's " St. Cecilia's Day," Harford Lloyd's " Hero and Loander," &c. Caedht — Chamber Musical Sooiety. Eon. Secretary— 3. H. Shacklrton, 17, Silver Street, Cardiff.; Founded 1895. Working members, string quintett, wind quintett, and pianist. Six concerts yearly in Art Gallery. . Last seasons, 1896-7, comprised the following, among others: Nonettos, Op. 77 (G. Onslow), Op. 31 (Spohr), Septet, Op. 20 (Beethoven), Quintet, strings and pianoforte, Op. 44 (Schumann), Op. 76 (Javasshon), "Wind Quintets, Op. 99, Nos. 18, 14 (Reicha), Op. 32 (Taffanel), Quartet, string, Op. 74, No. 2 (Haydn), Quartet, wind, Op. 7 (E. Walckiers), Sonata (Grieg), violin, Ballade (Chopin). Denrigh — Philharmonic Sooiety, etc. Conductor— J. H. Williams, 64, Love Lane, Denbigh. This society was founded in 1877, its object being the giving of performances of classical works, especially oratorios. This year a centenary performance of Haydn's " Creation " will be given. Members, about 1 00. Mr. Alfred Allen's organ recitals are well supported. MUSIC IN THE PKOVINCES — SCOTLAND. 219 St. David's Cathedral. The recitals of Mr. H. 0. Morris are of much interest. Tenby — Choral Society. Hon. Secretary and Treasurer— Beamish Hamilton, Tudor House, Tenby. For the past seven years conducted most successfully by Mr. Cattley. Dec. 15th, " Judas Maccabteus " (Selections).

Tenry — Male Voice Choir. Conductor— Richard Williams. This male voice choir has competed in five Eisteddfodan in the past eighteen months, and has only been beaten once.

SCOTLAND. BLaisaowbiE — Choral Society. Conductor— E. F. Parker. ' Criefp — Musical Association. Secretary— J. McGregor Bell, Grosvenor Cottage. Over 100 members. Session 1897-8: Handel's "Messiah" and Balfe's " Bohemian Girl." Dundee. At the third Scottish Orchestral Concert, given on February 3rd, under the direction of Mr. , the orchestral works included Tschaikowsky's "Symphonie Pathetique," Schubert's " Rosamunde " music, the overture to "The Fly ing Dutchman," and a selection from "." Mr. Willy Hess was the solo violinist, and played Spohr's Concerto (No. 9), and Saint-Saens's Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso. Edinrurgh — Amateur Vocal Club. Conductor— A. 3. Carle, 52, Hanover Street, Edinburgh. Founded 1883. Number of members, 56. 220 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Edinrurgh — Choral Union. Conductor— T. H. Collinsou, Coates Hoiwe, Manor Place. Works performed in 1896-7 : Haydn's " Spring," Mass in G (Twelfth Mass). Vocalists : Miss Maggie Davies, Miss Sarah Berry, Messrs. Hirwen Jones and Robert Grice.

Edinbtjeqh — Various. Mr. Eugen d' Albert gave his first Recital on October 17th, 1896, in the Music Hall. Dr. Hans Riehter's Annual Concert was given at the Music Hall on October 21st, 1896, when the programme included Richard Strauss's "Till Eulenspiegel," Dvorak's "Capric- cioso," and a Wagner selection. Mr. Learmont Drysdale's " Mystic Musical Play," entitled "The Plague," was successfully produced at the Lyceum Theatre. The parts of the husband and wife were repre sented by Mr. Forbes Robertsbn and Miss Lily Hanbury respectively, and that of the Apothecary by Mr. Ian Robert- son, the author of the play. These characters have speaking parts only, the singing being rendered by an unseen choir. The instrumental music accompanies the spoken dialogue, to the varying emotions of which it endeavours to give appropriate expression. The Dolmetsch Concert party gave interesting performances of ancient music on the instruments for which the music was written on December 3rd and 9th ; and Herr Emil Sauer and M. Siloti gave Pianoforte Recitals during December. At the Paterson Orchestral Concerts, conducted by Mr. Kes, were performed Brahms's C Minor Symphony, and Mendelssohn's " Italian " Symphony. On December 7th, 1896, Mdme. Soldat was the soloist in Max Bruch's "Scottish" Fantasia for Violin and Orchestra ; and on December 14th Mr. Kes himself was the soloist in Tscha'fkowsky's Violin Concerto. At the Paterson Orchestral Concert on January 11th, a Wagner programme was presented, the second part being MUSIC IN TAB! PROVINCES — SCOTLAND. 221 devoted to the first Act of the "Walkiire." The vocalists were Mr. Hedmondt, Mr. George Holmes, and Mrs. Saddler-Fogg. The orchestra was augmented for the occasion. At the con cert on December 21st M. Sapellnikoff was the soloist in Schumann's Pianoforte Concerto, and on January 4th Miss Ilona Eibenschiitz in Grieg's A minor Pianoforte Concerto. On January 18th, Mrs. Henschel made a successful re-appearance. Messrs. Paterson's tenth series of Orchestral Concerts came to a close on February 15th, when Mdme. Ella Russell made her only appearance of the season. At the concert on Feb. 1st, Schubert's Symphony in C was played in commemoration of the master's birth centenary, on January 31st. Mr. Willy Hess was the solo violinist. The first of four Saturday Popular Orchestral Concerts was given by the Scottish Orchestra on December 19th, 1896, when the programme included Tscha'ikowsky's " Romeo and Juliet" Overture, Humperdinck's "Hansel und Gretel" Overture, Moszkowski's " Boabdil " Ballet music, and a Liszt Rhapsody. At the second concert Mr. Maurice Sons was the soloist in Max Bruch's Violin Concerto in G minor. At the last Saturday Popular Orchestral Concert of the season, on February 6th, Saint-Saens's Tarantelle for Flute and Clarinet, was played by Messrs. Halstead and Fawcett. At Professor Nieck's Concert, on February 10th, a selected choir of 50 voices sang the " Stabat Mater," by Astorga and by Pergolesi, and also Durante's "Magnificat." A Bach Toccata and a Handel Concerto were played by Mr. A. Scott Jupp. The Professor conducted. At the first concert of Mr. Moonie's choir, on March 19th, Cowen's "Water Lily" and Saint-Saens's "The Heavens Declare," were performed with the aid of a small, but efficient, orchestra.

GiasQoW — Various. Mr. Eugen d' Albert gave a pianoforte recital at St. An drew's Hall on October 15th, 1896, this being his first public appearance in Glasgow — his native city. 222 ; the yeae's music.

At the Classical Concert of the Choral and Orchestral Union on December 1st, 1896, under Mr. Willem Kes, were per formed Tschaikowsky's " Romeo and Juliet" Overture, Beet hoven's Second Symphony, Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody (No. 2), and Weber's Concertstiick for Pianoforte and Orchestra, with Mdlle. Clotilde Kleeberg as soloist. At the Popular Concert on December 5th, Tschaikowsky's Overture was repeated, and Mr. Maurice Sons, the leader of the Scottish Orchestra, played the solo in one of Max Bruch's Violin Concertos. On December 8th, Mdme. Soldat played the solo of Max Bruch's ' ' Scottish " Fantasia for Violin and Orchestra, and other works in the programme were Brahms's First Sym phony, and MacCunn's " The Ship o' the Fiend." At the concert of the Choral and Orchestral Union, on December 29th, Mr. Willem Kes, the conductor of the Scottish Orchestra, played Tschaikowsky's Violin Concerto. On January 5th were performed Dvorak's Overture "In der Natur," Beethoven's Pianoforte Concerto No. 4 (soloist, M. Sapellnikoff), and Schumann's Symphony (No 1 in B flat). On January 19th, Miss Ilona Eibenschiitz played Beethoven's Pianoforte Concerto (No. 3 in C minor), and much interest was attached to the first performance of Mr. Willem Kes's new Symphony in E. At the Twelfth Concert, on January 26th, Mr. Philip E. Halstead, a local pianist, played in the place of Mr. Leonard Borwick, who was unable to appear, owing, to the sudden death of his father. Mr. Halstead played Mozart's Pianoforte Concerto in C minor, and solos by Stavenhagen. At the following Saturday concert the " popu lar" programme included Schubert's Symphony in 0, played in view of the composer's birth centenary on January 31st. At the Classical Concert, on February 2nd, Beethoven's Seventh Symphony was performed ; and Mr. Willy Hess, as solo violinist, played Spohr's Ninth Concerto. Goldmark's Prelude to " Merlin " was played for the first time in Glas gow. At the Fourteenth Concert, Beethoven's Eighth Concerto was the principal orchestral item. Mr. Maurice Sons played MUSIC IN THE PROVINCES— SCOTLAND. 223

Dvorak's Violin Concerto and Max Bruch's Romance (that dedicated to the late Herr Heekmann). At the Popular Con cert, on February 13th, Mr. Willem Kes's new Symphony- was repeated. The programme also included Mackenzie's " Burns " Rhapsody (No. 2). Mr. Daniel Price was the vocalist, and Miss Nora Clench the solo violinist. On Feb ruary 16th, the final concert of the Classical Series was given, the programme being devoted to Beethoven's " Ruins of Athens " and the Choral Symphony. Mr. Kes and Mr. Joseph Bradley were the conductors. A plebiscite taken at both a classical and a popular concert, gave the the following inter esting results: — Symphonies: Tscha'ikowsky's "Pathetique" first, with 455 votes; Schubert's "Unfinished," 447; and Dvorak's "From the New World," 159. Suites: Grieg's "Peer Gynt" came easily first. Overtures: " Tannhauser," "The Flying Dutchman," and "Die Meistersinger," were the first three favourites. Wagner was also at the head of the Miscellaneous pieces with the Introduction to Act III. of "Lohengrin." The programme of the last Popular Concert on Saturday, February 20th, was framed largely in accord ance with the voting shown above. On February 13th, Mr. Kes gave a concert in commemora tion of the anniversary of Wagner's death, when selections were given from " The Flying Dutohman," " Lohengrin," the "Walkiire," and "Die Meistersinger." All the sub scribers to the Scottish Orchestra were invited to this, a private concert. On March 1st, Herr Willy Burmester, aided by Mr. Ernest Hutcheson, gave a concert, the programme containing pieces by Beethoven, Spohr, Bach, and Wieniawski, in all of which the violinist displayed the technique for which he is so re-» markable. A few nights later Mr. and Mrs. Henschel gave a Vocal Recital, the programme being as varied and interesting as is usually the case at these performances. The 1897-8 programme includes Spohr's "Last Judg ment," Bach's "St. Matthew" (Passion Music), Berlioz's 224 THE YEAR'S MtfSIC. " Faust." " Messiah " on New Year's Day. Vocalists, Mdmes. Ella Russell, Belle Cole, Messrs. Daniel Price and Atherton Smith.

Peeth — Musical Society. Conductor— F. Graves, Atholl House, Perth, N.B. Numbering at present about 125 active members, was formed, under the name of The Choral Society, in 1840 or 1841. Mr. Kennedy, the famous Scottish vocalist, was appointed conductor in 1849. The first performance of the "Messiah" ever given in Perth was in 1866, under Dr. Hempel, who played the accompaniments on the piano himself. Since then all the usual oratorios have been heard, besides many novelties. Sir Arthur Sullivan and Mr. Manns have, on occasion, both conducted the society's concerts. The most remarkable performances of recent years have been " Cavalleria Rusticana," in 1894; "Israel in Egypt," 1895; "Elijah," 1896, in which the choral unions of Cupar joined and formed a chorus of about 250, the largest ever heard in Perth. Tlds year the society will give a concert performance of Tannhauser in March, and the " Messiah " on Christmas Day, and there is some intention of endeavouring to establish a musical festival in Perth in the year 1900, on the lines of the English festivals.

WisHaW, N.B. — Newmains Musical Association. Conductor— Rorert Booth, I.S.M. Secretary — B. G. Girson, School Cottages. Chorus, upwards of 100 voices. Orchestra of 40 players. The music chosen for this season's study includes, among others, the following pieces : — I. Vocal and Instrumental: Handel's " Zadok the Priest " (Coronation Anthem, 3 choruses) ; Beethoven's " Hallelujah Chorus" (Mount of Olives); Wagner's " of MtTSIC IN THE PROVINCES — IRELAND. 225

Song" (Tannhauser) ; Gounod's Soldiers' Chorus, &c. (Faust) ; &e. II. Orchestral: Herold's "Zampa" (Overture); Handel's "Occasional Oratorio" (Overture); Rossini's "L'ltaliana in Algeria" (Overture); Sullivan's "Gondoliers" (Selection); Selection of National Melodies, &c.

IRELAND. Belfast — Philharmonic Society. Conductor — Fraxcis Koeller. Secretary— E. J. Dowdall, 2, May Street. Founded 1874. Concerts given in the Ulster Hall (seating accommodation for 1,550). Weekly rehearsals for orchestra and chorus, September to March. Orchestra, 80. Chorus, 220. Concerts, 1897-8 : October 22nd, Brahms's " Song of Des tiny," and the Irish Dirge, " The Ulster Lament." November 17th, "The Redemption." December 17th and 18th, the "Messiah." February 4th, 1898, Mozart's "Requiem." March 3rd, 1898, Paderewski's Eecital. Vocalists and performers engaged : Madame Ella Russell, Misses Brema, Esther Palliser, Lucie Johnstone, Agnes Nicholls, Daisy Creeny, and Mdme. Duma. Messrs. Hirwen Jones, Herbert Grover, William Green, M. Thomas, Frangcon Davies, Archdeacon, and George Ferguson. Mdlle. Ella Pancera, Irma Sethe, and Mr. Watkis.

Durlin — Musical Society. Conductor— Da. Joseph Smith. At the Jubilee Concert the programme was : Beethoven's " Engedi," Mendelssohn's " Hear my Prayer," Gounod's " By Babylon's Wave," Sullivan's " Light of the World " (Sym phony), Handel's "Zadok the Priest." Vocalists: Mdme. Marie Duma, and Messrs. Dene and Marchant. Q 226 THE TEAR'S MUSIC. Durlin — University of Dublin Choral Society. Conductor — Cbarlss F. Marchakt. The programme arranged for the Jubilee Concert included Handel's "Dettingen Te Deum" and " Zadok the Priest," Weber's "Jubilee Overture," and Stewart's " The King shall Rejoice." Vocalists : Miss Wann, Messrs. Melfort, D' Alton, and Dudgeon.

Durlin — Instrumental Club. The first public concert of the Dublin Instrumental Club was given in the Antient Concert Rooms, on January 13th, when a varied programme was performed, comprising orches tral, chamber, and vocal selections. The orchestra, number ing about seventy players, was led by Mr. P. J. Griffith, and conducted by M. 0. Grisard. COUNTY COUNCILS AND MUSIC.

It is eight years ago since the Local Taxation Act was passed, whereby it became unnecessary to put into force the pro visions of the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and, at the same time, enabled local authorities to have at their disposal a huge amount (£800,000 in England alone) annually to expend in the furtherance of technical education. The subjects on which money may be spent cover a wide field, and include "Music-singing and Musical notation, ; instrumental and orchestral music." At intervals, Blue Books are issued in which statistics are given, and from these it may be gathered what districts are actively encouraging the art and science of music. The particulars furnished are not explicit, but the latest return shows that " Music" is provided for in the estimates of the following counties : — Buckingham. Lancaster, cumrerland, stafford. Isle of Ely. Warwick. Kent. Westmoreland. Wilts. and in the Boroughs of : — Aston Manor. Coventry. Great Crosry. Lichfield. TTpholland. " Vocal Music " is taught in the counties and boroughs of : — Ashton-tjnder-Lyne. Garston. Camrridge. Leigh. Chester. Nottingham, eccles. eutland. " Yocal and Instrumental Music," as follows : — Dorset. Sussex (East). Salop. Wolverhampton. 228 THE YEAR'S MUSIC, "Singing and the Theory of Music" are taught in West Bromwich and Walsall, the latter branch being provided for in Tunbridge Wells and Bacup; and at Staly bridge "Ele ments of Music " are taught. Other counties and boroughs are: — Lincoln, Lindsey, Padiham ("Music, including Sing ing "), West Sussex (Singing and Musical Notation), Black burn (Harmony and Singing), Middleton (Violin and Theory), and Bilston (Violin and Tonic- Sol-Ea). In many places in this volume it has been necessary to refer to the musical prowess of Yorkshire, and doubtless it is due to the "born gifts " of the inhabitants of the largest county that no pro vision is apparently made for musical instruction. It is more than probable, however, that, under the head "other subjects not stated," Music and many another worthy art lie concealed. As regards the expenditure of the London County Council on music, at present the estimate is in respect of the bands which play on public spaces. Last year £7,800 was spent in this laudable direction. MUSIC ABROAD.

FOREIGN. Agram. — A new opera, "Armida," by the Czech composer, Ivan Zajc, was produced on November 21st, 1896, at the Landes Theatre,. The subject is a Venetian love-story, and has nothing in common with that of Gluck's opera of the same title. Amsterdam. — Hans Sommer's opera, "Der Meermann," with a Dutch translation of the libretto, was produced here on March 5th. Successful performances, under the composer's direction, have taken place recently, both here and in other leading towns of Holland, of Mdlle. Cornelie van Osterzee's orchestral tone-pictures, " Idylls of the King," first produced by the Berlin Philharmonic Society. (See also under Utrecht.) Annaberg. — A new three-act comic opera, "Potemkin," by the Italo-German composer, Ugo Afferni, was brought out here on January 31st, 1897, and has been accepted for per formance in several other German theatres. Antwerp. — M. Jan Blocks.' s new opera " Herberg-prin- cess," was produced for the first time at the Flemish Theatre on October 10th, 1896. An opera, "Mazeppa," by the Vicomtesse de Grandval, was brought out on November 27th, 1896, at the Royal Theatre. The music school founded by M. , the distinguished Flemish composer, having just received its charter as a Royal Conservatoire, the event was celebrated on September 12th. Two of M. Benoit's works, "De Strijdkreet" and "Reis de wereld rond" were performed at the Grand Place, in the open air ; and in the evening a festival hymn, composed by him for the Exhibition of 1885, was sung in the Concert Hall by a choir numbering over 1,000 voices, under the direction of M. Mortelmans. 230 THE TEAR'S MUSIC. Augsburg. — A new opera, " Der Strike der Schmiede " (" The Blacksmiths' Strike "), by Max Josef Beer, the libretto by Victor Leon, after the poem by F. Coppee, was brought out here on February 28th. Bale. — A concert in memory of Brahms was given here on April 4th, when the "Deutsches Requiem" was performed by the Choral Society under the direction of Dr. Volkland. Barcelona. — A new opera, " Artus," by the young Spanish composer, Amadeo Vives, was brought out on May 27th, with great success, at the Novedades Theatre. At the Liceo, where the season has been an exceptionally brilliant one, M. Saint- Saens's "Samson et Dalila" was performed, the composer being present. Bayreuth. — On May 22nd, which is also Wagner's birth day, the 25th anniversary of the laying of the foundation- stone of the Festspielhaus was celebrated. The 1897 Festival began on July 19th, and consisted of three cycles of " Der King des Nibelungen," and eight per formances of " Parsifal." The second cycle began on August 2nd with " Das Rheingold," in which the part of Wotan was admirably rendered by M. Van Rooy, from Rotterdam. This artist, who is the possessor of a magnificent baritone voice, is considered to be the best Wotan that has appeared in Bayreuth since Herr Betz created the character in 1876. In the performance of " Die Walkiire," on the following evening, the principal characters were represented by Frau Sucher {Sieglinde), Herr Vogl (Siegmund), Frau Gulbranson [Brunnhilde), and Herr Wachter (Eicnding). The superb scenic effects in the second and third acts would be impossible in London with our antiquated stage machinery. In "Siegfried," the young tenor, Herr Burgstaller, who was " discovered " by Frau , and trained at Bayreuth, was unfortunately not in good voice, but looked Frau Gulbranson was the Brunnhilde, Herr Breuer the Mime, and M. Van Rooy was splendid in voice and manner as Wotan. The cycle of the "Ring" was finished on Thursday, August 5th, with "Die Gotterdammerung," when Herr Burgstaller was in much finer voice. Herr Siegfried Wagner conducted this cycle, the fine orchestra consisting of nearly 130 skilled players. MUSIC ABROAD. 231

After two days' rest, there were two performances of " Parsifal," at the first pf which M. Van Dyck, in the titular part, sang and played with much earnestness. Herr Anton Seidl conducted both performances. At the General Meeting of the German Wagner Society, held here on July 21st, the President stated that there had been a reduction in the membership by 1,000 during the last twelve months. Berlin. — At the third Philharmonic Concert of the season, on November 9th, 1896, under Herr Nikisch's direction, were produced Dvorak's " Scherzo Capriccioso " for orchestra, and Herr Mahler's symphonic poem, entitled "What the flowers in the meadow tell me." A performance at of the entire " Ring des Nibelungen," in accordance, as far as possible, with Bayreuth traditions, and with many of the artists recently engaged there, was concluded on December 13th, 1896. Herr Wein- gartner conducted, and was decorated by the , who was present on all four evenings. Berlioz's opera, "Benvenuto Cellini," was produced for the first time, in Berlin, on November 21st, 1896. Herr Richard Strauss's symphonic poem, " Thus spake Zarathustra," was performed for the first time at the Phil harmonic Concert on November 30th, 1896. At the Philharmonic Concert of the 11th January, 1897, under Herr Nikisch's direction, a new symphony in B flat, by Herr E. Gernsheim, was produced. Herr H. von Herzogenberg has been appointed to the pro fessorate at the Royal Hochschule, vacated by the recent death of . At the Lessing Theatre, on May 1st, Messrs. and 's opera, " The Geisha," was given for the first time, in Germany, with great success. At the Philharmonic Concert on April 28th, M. Colonne, of Paris, was the conductor, The concert of the Stern'sche Gesangverein on April 24th was devoted to the memory of Brahms, and comprised the " Deutsches Requiem," the Adagio from the Violin Concerto, and Sebastian Bach's cantata, " Liebster Gott wann werd ich sterben." The post of second violin in the Joachim Quartet, vacated by Herr Kruse, has been taken by Professor Carl Halir. 232 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

Moritz Moszkowski, the composer, for many years resident here, is about to take up his residence in the Trench capital. . — The third festival of chamber music, under the auspices of the Beethoven House Society, was held here from May 23rd to 27th. The Joachim, Frankfort, and Cologne Quartets took part ; also Herr Miihlfeld, the eminent clarinettist, and Mr. Leonard Borwick, the last-named British artist meeting with a particularly cordial reception. Bremen. — Herr Weingartner's new symphony, " King Lear," was produced for the first time at the Philharmonio Concert on December 28th, 1896, under the composer's direction. Bronn. — Goldmark's comic opera, "The Cricket on the Hearth," was brought out at the Municipal Theatre on October 3rd, 1896. Brussels. — Massenet's early opera, " Don Cesar de Bazan," was produced for the first time at the Theatre de la Monnaie on November 21st, 1896. M. Saint-Saens's "Phryne," first performed at the Paris Opera Comique in 1893, was brought out on December 2nd, 1896. M. Vincent d'lndy's new opera, " Fervaal," was produced on March 12th, 1897, at the Theatre de la Monnaie. The composer, who is one of the foremost of the " young French school," has written both libretto and music in this, his first serious attempt for the stage. M. Flon conducted. The International Exhibition was formally opened by King Leopold on May 10th, the ceremony including the perform ance of an inaugural cantata by M. Paul Gilson, one of the most talented of the younger Flemish school of musicians. A concert was given here by an orchestra of thirty-seven clarinettists, under the conductorship of M. Poncelet, Pro fessor at the Royal Conservatoire, the programme comprising Mozart's Symphony in G minor, the Adagio from Beethoven's " Sonata Pathetique," Weber's " Moto continuo," and a Khapsody by Liszt. The first performance of M. Edgar Tinel's drame musicale, " Sainte Godelive," the libretto by Hilda Rarn, took place in the Concert Hall of the Exhibition on July 22nd. Beethoven's " Missa Solemnis " was performed for the first time in the Belgian capital on August 8th, at the Exhibition Hall, by the " Legia " Choral Society of Liege. MUSIC ABROAD. 233

Buda-Pesth. — The first performance in the Hungarian language of Goldmark's " The Cricket on the Hearth " took place at the Royal Theatre on October 4th, 1896, under the direction of M. Alexander Erkel. The composer, who is a Hungarian by birth, was present, and had to appear before the curtain no less than fourteen times during the per formance. A. two-act opera, entitled " Caren," by the young Hungarian composer, Carl Czobor, was produced at the National Opera on November 28th, 1896. The action for breach of contract brought by the authori ties of the Royal Opera against Herr Arthur Nikiseh, its former principal conductor, resulted in a favourable verdict for the latter. The directors claimed 200,000 francs as damages. - On February 15th, 1897, Schubert's Mass in E 'flat was performed for the first time by the Philharmonic Society and the members of the Verein der Musikfreunde, under the direction of Dr. . The 100th performance was given on February 22nd, at the Boyal Theatre, of Goldmark's opera, " Die Konigin von Saba." At the last Philharmonic Concert of the season on April 7th, under Dr. Hans Richter, a novelty was introduced in the shape of a fantasia for pianoforte and orchestra, by a young Hungarian composer, A. von Buttykay. Herr Humperdinck, on April 11th, conducted the 50th performance at the Royal Opera of his " Hansel und Gretel."

Carlsrnha. — MM. Paul and Lucien Hillemaeher's three- act opera " Le Drac," under its German title of " Der Fluth- geist," was produced for the first time on any stage on November 16th, 1896, at the Hof-Theater. Herr Mottl con ducted, and his wife sustained the principal female part. The composers are natives of Paris, and have each been awarded the Prix de at the Conservatoire. The special operatic performances at the Grand Ducal Theatre, under the direction of Herr , commenced on September 5th with " Tristan und Isolde," and concluded with Gluck's "Orphee" on September 30th. The scheme included Berlioz's " La Prise de Troie" and " & Carthage," and Beethoven's " Fidelio." 234 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Cassel.— The 200th performance (since 1814) of "Don Giovanni " and the 100th of Weber's " Oberon," were re corded at the Hof -Theater in December, 1896. Eugen d' Albert's fairy opera " Der Rubin," first brought out at Weimar some two years ago, was produced at the Hof- Theater, on June 4th, under the composer's direction. Christiania. — Mdme. Bergliot Djsen, daughter of Bjorn- spn and daughter-in-law of the dramatist, made her public debut here as a vocalist on April 6th, at a recital given by Bjornson in the Municipal Hall, of some of Victor Hugo's poems. She is a pupil of Mdme. Marchesi, and sang a number of songs by native composers. Coburg. — The first performance took place on November 1st, 1896, at the Hof -Theater, of an opera by Herr Johannes Doebber, entitled "The Smith of Gretna Green," the libretto by Herr Felix Dahn. Cologne. — Reznieek's comic opera "Donna Diana," as yet produced only on two or three German stages, was brought out at the Stadt-Theater on October 4th, 1896. A new opera, " Wulfrin," by Herr Reinhold Hermann, was produced at the Stadt-Theater on November 28th, 1896. At one of the popular concerts at the Gurzenich Hall in August, a new symphonic poem " The Corsair," by Herr Franz Kessel, attracted considerable attention. . — A monument was unveiled here in Sep tember, erected to , the well-known Danish com poser, whose works have met with much appreciation in England. Several members of the Danish Royal family assisted at the ceremony. Dresden. — Schubert's setting of Korner's "Der Vierjah- rige Posten" was produced for the first time in the stage version of Dr. Robert Hirschfeld, of Vienna, on September 23rd, 1896, at the Royal Theatre, in celebration of the birth anniversary of the warrior-poet. Herr Schuch directed the performance. The first performance on any stage of Herr August Bungert's " Odysseus Heimkehr " took place on Decem ber 12th, 1896, at the Royal Theatre. This is the third drama of the Odyssey Tetralogy, the other dramas being » MUSIC ABROAD. 235 entitled respectively "Circe," "Nausicaa," and "Death of Ulysses." An "Iliad " consisting of two dramas, " Achilles " and. " Clytemnestra," which is nearly completed, forms, with (he "Odyssey," a dramatic composition of gigantic propor tions, on which it is said the composer has been engaged for the last fifteen jrears. The performance of the " Odysseus Heimkehr" was directed by Herr Schuch. Owing to its great and continued success the directors of the Royal Opera, Berlin, have acquired the right of producing the entire tetralogy. The valuable private musical library in the possession of of Saxony has now been incorporated with the Royal Public Library here. The first performance here of Bruckner's " Te Deum " was given in April at one of Herr Nicode's concerts, with the choir reinforced by the Bach-Verein, the Robert Schumann Sing- akademie, the Neustadt Choral Society, and others. At the Royal Opera a new three-act comic opera " Die Rosenthalerin," by Herr Anton Riickauf, was brought out under Capellmeister Schuch's direction on May 7th. Mr. Henschel's " Stabat Mater " was performed for the first time at the Lutheran Church in May, the composer and his wife taking part in the solos. Brontheim. — An oratorio by the Norwegian composer, Ole Olsen, written for the occasion, was performed during the celebrations connected with the 900th. anniversary of the foundation of this town. Diisseldorf. — At an orchestral concert on November 12th, 1896, under Herr Kohn, bandmaster of the 39th Fusilier Regiment, a selection of British music was performed, con sisting of Hamish MacCunn's Overture " Land of the Moun tain and the Fiood;" Mackenzie's " Benedictus ;" and three Dances from Edward German's music to " Henry VIII." The first German performance of Peter Benoit's " Lucifer" was given on March 3rd, by the Musikverein here, conducted by Herr Buths. Florence.— Signor Leoncavallo, the composer of "I Pagliacci," has written a "Hymn to the Muses," which he has dedicated to the tenor, M. Van Dyck. Frankfort-on-Main. — Herr Hans Pfitzner's music-drama, 236 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. " Der arme Heinrich," was produced at the Stadt- Theater, on January 10th, 1897, under Dr. Rottenburg's direction. Geneva. — M. Jacques Dalcroze, the well-known Genevese composer, introduced, at a concert given in February, 1897, at the Salle de la Reformation, several new works, both vocal and instrumental, and also excerpts from his new opera, "Sancho," which is now being rehearsed at the Opera here. . — A curious ceremony was performed at the Muni cipal Palace in the autumn of 1896, when the receptacle containing Paganini's violin was opened for the purpose of providing the instrument with a fresh set of strings. In the presence of the fathers of the city, Signor Leandro Campaneri then played upon the famous instrument the " Campanella " of its former master, and one or two other pieces, after which it was replaced. Gotha. — In granting its annual subvention to the Court Theatre, the diet of the principality has imposed the follow ing condition upon the directors : that in the course of the season at least seven performances shall be given at popular prices, viz., 40 pfennig, or about 4£d. each. . — Ignaz Briihl's as yet unpublished three-act opera, " Gloria," was performed for the first time at the Stadt-Theater towards the end of 1896. 's new one-act opera, " Runenzauber," was produced at the same time. The new four-act opera " Aucassin und Nicolete," by Herr August Enna, the Danish musician, composer of " Die Hexe" and "Cleopatra," was brought out on the 12th January, 1897, at the Stadt-Theater. Herr , the well-known composer and con ductor at the Stadt-Theater, formerly of the Buda Pesth Opera, has resigned his position here and will take up his residence in Vienna. He will be succeeded by Court Capell- meister Gille, of Rostock. Herr Weingartner, of Berlin, has resigned the conductorship of the Philharmonic Concerts, and will, most likely, be succeeded by Herr Nikisch, of Leipsic. A commemorative tablet has been placed against the house, No. 10, Alsterglacis, inhabited by Hans von Biilow from 1887 until his death, three years ago. The great pianist is also to have his statue erected here. MUSIC ABROAD. 237 Leipsic. — At a concert of the Liszt- Verein in November, 1896, a new symphonic poem entitled " Rosmersholm," founded on Ibsen's play, was produced. Gustav Brecher, the composer, who is only seventeen, has been encouraged in his studies by Herr Richard Strauss and Professor Krause. A new four-act opera, " Kukuska," was performed for the first time at the Stadt-Theater on November the 27th, 1896. It is the first operatic production of Herr Franz Lehar, a resident of Trieste. At the fifth concert of the Liszt Society, Herr Mahler's new Symphony in C minor was produced for the first time, under the composer's direction. The new Concert Hall of the Kaufhaus, erected on the site of the historical old Gewandhaus, was opened on February 2nd, 1897, by the King of Saxony in person. The first authoritative biography of Heinrich Marschner, the composer of " Der Vampyr " and " Templer und Jiidin," has been published by the firm of Reclam. The author is Dr. Wittmann, keeper of archives at Pressburg, where the composer for some time resided. The renovated and partly rebuilt church of St. John, con taining the remains of Sebastian Bach, was newly consecrated on March 28th ; and on April 4th an inaugurative concert was given, consisting entirely of Bach's compositions, in which the Leipsic " Quartett fur Kirchengesang, " as well as the choristers of St. John, took part, under the direction of Cantor Eothig. On May 29th, at the Stadt-Theater, Napravnik's opera "Dubrovsky," libretto by M. Modest Tschai'kowsky, was performed. (See also under ). Iiinz. — The Municipal Council have unanimously resolved to erect a monument here to the late Anton Bruckner, and a commemorative tablet is to be placed at the house where he resided while holding the organistship at the Cathedral. The council also voted the necessary funds for organizing a series of some twelve popular concerts devoted to the performance, by the Linz Musikverein, of the principal compositions of the master. Lyons. — The first performance in France of Wagner's " Die Meistersinger," with M. Ernst's translation, took place here on December 30th, 1896. 238 THE YEAK'S MUSIC. Magdeburg. — On October 1 1th, 1 896, the Kirchen-Gesang- verein celebrated the completion of its jubilee, a special feature of which was supplied by the fact that the Society is still conducted by its founder, Music-director Gustav Rebling. Mains. — Mr. Isidore de Lara's opera "Amy Robsart" was produced here at the Stadt-Theater in the first week of April. Mannheim. — Eugen d' Albert's opera " Gernot " was pro duced at the Court Theatre for the first time on April 11th, under the direction of the composer, and with the leading part interpreted by Mdme. d' Albert. The annual meeting of the Allgemeine Deutsche Musik- verein was held here from May 27th to June 1st, the per formances in connexion with which were, as usual, represen tative of various styles and schools. Milan. — Puccini's "La Boheme " was produced for the first time at the La Scala Theatre, on March 22nd ; and on April 4th the first Italian performance was given of " Han sel und Gretel " (here called " Nino e Rita ") at the Manzoni Theatre. . — Mr. Isidore de Lara's new opera " Moina" was produced for the first time, on March 15th, at the theatre here, with a cast including Signora Emma Bellincioni, MM. Van Dyck, Maurel, and Melehissedech ; and an excellent orchestra conducted by M. Jehin. The scene of the opera is laid in Ireland in the last century, and appeals largely to Irish sympathies, the libretto being by M. Louis- Gallet. Moscow. — Herr Willy Burmester made a successful appear ance at the Philharmonic Society's concert on November 21st, 1896. . — Herr , the famous Wagnerian conductor, has resigned the first Capellmeistership at the Royal Theatre, which he has held with distinction for twenty- four years. He is succeeded by Herr Richard Strauss and Dr. Erdmannsdoerfer. The prize of 6,000 marks in the com petition for an opera, initiated by the Prince Regent of , has been divided equally between Herren Thuille, of Munich ; Koennemann, of Ostrau ; and Zemlinsky, of Vienna. Ninety-eight scores were submitted. MUSIC ABROAD. 239 The first performance of Humperdinck's " Die Kcinigskin- der " was given on January 23rd, 1897, at the Royal Theatre. Herr Ernst Possart, the Intendant of the Royal Theatre, gave a public recital of Tennyson's "Enoch Arden," accom panied on the pianoforte by Herr Richard Strauss, who has written some very effective incidental music to the poem, consisting of a prelude, intermezzo, and melodramatic accom paniments. The recital was repeated in April at Frankfort- on-Main. Herr Anton Beer gave a performance of his own composi tions on March 3 1 st, assisted by the pianist Fraulein Hoffmann and members of the Kaim Orchestra. Tschaikowsky's one-act opera "Iolanthe" was produced for the first time at the Royal Opera on May 20th. Naples. — Umberto Giordano's opera "Andrea Chenier" was produced at the San Carlo Theatre, on March 20th, for the first time. The composer was recalled no less than thirty times during the evening. Nuremberg. — A two-act comic opera, "Eppelein von Gailingen," by Herr Eduard Ringler, director of the chorus here, was produced at the Stadt-Theater during December, 1896. Fampelnna. — Senor Sarasate, the eminent violinist, has presented to this, his native town, his collection of works of art and other objects of intrinsic value, among them being gifts by the late Emperor Napoleon, the Empress Augusta, and other royal personages. The collection is to form the nucleus of a museum for the town. Paris. — On December 3rd, 1896, Mdlle. Van Zandt made her re-appearance at the Opera Comique in the part of Lakmi, " specially written for her by Delibes. An extremely cordial reception was accorded her, as though the audience were resolved on making amends for the unjust treatment extended to her some years ago. At the Lamoureux concert, on December 27th, the first per formance was given of M. Boellmann's " Fantaisie dialoguee " for organ and orchestra. Another new composition, intro duced in the concert, on January 10th, 1897, wasM. Colomer's "La Chasse fantastique." At M. Colonne's concert, on December 20th, 1896, a first hearing was afforded to the music written by M. Leroux for the " Persians " of iEschylus. 240 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

M. Alfred Bruneau's new lyric drama " Messidor," libretto by M. Zola, was produced at the Ope'ra, on February 1 9th, 1897. At the Opera Comique "Kermaria," an operatic idyll in a prologue and three episodes, was brought out on February 8th, 1897, the music by M. Camille Erlanger, and the poem by M. Ghensi. At the concert given on January 30th, 1897, by the Soci6 e de Musique d'Ensemble, under the direction of M. Rene Lenormand, a number of English songs by Miss Maude V. White and Mdme. Liza Lehmann were charmingly sung by Miss Skipper. Mr. Harold Bauer, the English pianist and pupil of M. Paderewski (formerly well known to Londoners as a highly gifted violinist), gave his first concert of the season on January 26th, 1897. At M. Colonne's concert, on March 14th, a first hearing was given to a short choral and orchestral work, with two solo voices, entitled " Jeunesse," written to verses of M. Hettich by a young composer, M. Georges Hue. The Lamoureux concert, of March 7th, included the first performance of a semi-sacred work by M. Theodore Dubois, entitled " Notre-Dame de la Mer," a setting for soli, chorus, orchestra, and organ, of verses by M. . A concert was given on May 2nd, at the Conservatoire, in aid of the monument to be erected to Vieuxtemps, when M. Marsick played the great violinist's' Fourth Concerto, and joined M. Loeb in a rendering of the same composer's duet for violin and violoncello. Concerts were given in May, by MM. Pugno and Ysaye, devoted to the sonata for pianoforte and violin, ancient and modern ; by M. Guilmant, the distinguished organist, at the Trocadero, with the assistance of the St. Gervais Choir, under the direction of M. Bordes ; and by MM. Marsick and Harold Bauer, assisted by M. Salmon, the violoncellist. At the last- named the programmes always include two sonatas for piano forte and violin, and a trio. At the concert given by these artists on May 13th, extremely fine performances were given of the Pianoforte Trio in C minor by Brahms, and of Beethoven's "Kreutzer" Sonata. At the Festival concert given in aid of the Litolff monument, on April 29th, M. Paderewski played the Liszt Concerto in E flat, the Scherzo from the Concerto in D by Litolff, and Chopin's F minor Concerto. MUSIC ABROAD. 241

The orchestra of the Berlin Philharmonic Society, under Herr Nikisch, gave a successful series of five concerts. On June 1st, a new ballet-pantomime, entitled "l'Etoile," music by M. Andre Wormser, was performed for the first time at the Opera. . A commemorative tablet has been placed on No. 12, Place Vendome, the house were Chopin died on October 17th, 1849. Similar honours are, in accordance with a decision of the Municipal Council, to be paid to Ambroise Thomas, Benjamin Godard, and Pasdeloup. The violoncello of the late M. Jaequard, a Bergonzi well known to connoisseurs, has been sold by auction for 9,650 francs. Fan. — At one of the Concerts Classiques, on April 2nd, 1897, at the Salle des Fetes, the performance consisted entirely of music by British composers, including Sterndale B ennett' s overture, ' ' The Wood Nymphs, ' ' Stanford' s ' ' Irish ' ' symphony, Mackenzie's " Scotch " rhapsody, Cowen's " Lan guage of Flowers " suite, Sir Herbert Oakley's " Edinburgh " march, as well as minor pieces by John Bull, Dr. Arne, and . Concise biographical notes were given on the programme. M. Edouard Brunei conducted. Prague. — A new four-act opera, " Dubrovsky," the libretto founded upon a novel by Pushkin, written by M. Tschai- kowsky (a brother of the composer), the music by M. Edouard Napravnik, of Czech nationality, was performed for the first time on December 18th, 1896, at the National Bohemian Theatre. (See also under Leipsic.) The Philharmonic Society's concert, on April 27th, was devoted to composers of Czech nationality, and included the following new works : — A Symphony (op. 24) by Carl Weeiss ; a Tarantella for full orchestra, by Carl Bendl; a Serenade, by Joseph Suk (of the Bohemian Quartet); and Dvorak's "Vodnik" (" Der Wassermann "). A new opera, " Perdita," by the young Czech composer, Joseph Nesvara, was successfully produced at the National Theatre, on May 27th, the libretto being a close adaptation of Shakespeare's "A Winter's Tale." The one-act opera "Pepita Jimenez," by Senor Albeniz, was brought out at the German Theatre, on June 20th. Mr. Money-Coutts's libretto had been well adapted, in German, by Herr 0. Berggruen. R 242 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

St. Petersburg. — A projected performance here of Kienzl's opera, " Der Evangelimann," was prohibited by the authori ties, on "religious grounds." In the early part of December, 1896, the new building of the Conservatoire was inaugurated in the presence of their Imperial Majesties and numerous State dignitaries, the pro fessors, and their pupils. A "Solemn Overture," for chorus, orchestra, and organ, composed by Anton Rubinstein shortly before his death, with a view to this event, was the chief musical performance on the occasion. A new four-act opera, "Lenore," was produced at the Imperial Italian Opera on March 23rd. The libretto is a dramatised version of Burger's well-known ballad, and the composer is M. Jules Kapry, a French musician residing here. Stockholm. — At the Scandinavian Musical Festival, held here at Whitsuntide, the works produced included those by Norman, Ole Olsen, Wenneiberg, Grieg, Gade, Emil Hart- mann, Svendsen, and A. Sodermann. There was a choir of 700 voices with an orchestra of 150 players. Grieg and Svendsen were the principal conductors. Stuttgart. — The fifth Suabian Musical Festival, held here from 15th to 17th May, included the performance of Schubert's Mass in E flat, and Brahms' s Rhapsody for contralto solo, male chorus and orchestra. Utrecht. — Mdlle. Cornelie van Osterzee, the Dutch com poser, introduced at a concert here, under her personal direc tion, a new orchestral work, " Idylls of the King," a series of symphonic tone-pictures founded upon Tennyson's epic cycle. Two numbers of the series have been accepted by Herr Nikisch for performance at the Philharmonic Concerts in Berlin. (See also under Amsterdam.) Venice. — Signor Leoncavallo's new opera " La Boheme," founded, like Puccini's, on Henri Miirger's romance, was produced, for the first time, at the Teatro Fenice on May 6th. Signor Antonio Smareglia's new four-act opera " Falena " was produced for the first time, on September 4th, at the BoBsini Theatre. MUSIC ABKOAD. 243 Verviers. — The Municipal Council have voted 10,000 francs towards the monument to be erected to Vieuxtemps, the eminent violinist. Vienna. — Jeno Hubay's three-act opera " Der Dorflump " (" The Village Vagabond") was produced at the Theater-an- der-Wien, on October 29th, 1896, a work essentially Hun garian in character. Andre Messager's opera, " Le Chevalier d'Harmenthal," in a German version by Dr. Kalbeck, was brought out at the Imperial Opera on November, 27th, 1896. Herr Jahn conducted, and the principal parts were sung by Frau Forster, Herren Van Dyck, Ritter, and Hesch. In anticipation of the composer's birth-centenary, on the 31st January, 1897, a Schubert Exhibition was opened on the 20th of the month, at the Kiinstler Haus, by the Emperor, in the presence of the members of the Imperial Family, the German, Italian, and French Ambassadors, and the principal local authorities. About a thousand objects were exhibited. Numerous Celebration Concerts were given during January and February. The 100th performance of Beethoven's " Fidelio " was recorded at the Imperial Opera, on December 17th, 1896. Among successful concert-givers here in January, 1897, were Mr. Ben Davies and Mdlle. Camilla Landi. In memory of Brahms, who died on April 3rd, the com poser's " Deutsches Requiem " was performed by the Gesells- chaft der Musikfreunde, on April 11th. A complete performance of the " Nibelungen " tetralogy was given at the Imperial Opera during the last week of April, with Frau Sedlmair and Herr Winkelmann in leading parts. On May 1 st Herr Gustav Mahler entered upon his duties as assistant- conductor of the Opera. The sum of 1,000 florins was distributed by the Tonkiinst- ler Verein among necessitous musicians of both sexes on May 7th, the anniversary of Brahms's birth, in honour of the composer's memory. A handsome monument, erected over the grave of Franz von Suppe, was unveiled, in June, at the Central Cemetery. The 100 th performance of "Die Meistersinger " was re corded at the Imperial Opera, on August 19th, Dr. Hans Richter conducting. A complete performance of the " Nibelungen Ring " took place between August 25th and 29th, under Herr Mahler's 244 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. direction, " Rheingold " being given, as at Bayreuth, without a break. Warsaw. — Special performances were given at the Imperial Theatre, in July, in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the death of the popular Polish composer, Stanislas Moniuszko, whose numerous operatic works, " Halka," " Don Quixote," " Loteoza," and others still enjoy great vogue in Poland, and whose charming and characteristic songs have become more

Weimar. — Herr Xaver Scharwenka's opera, " Matas- wintha," was produced for the first time on any stage, at the Court Theatre, on October 4th, 1896, under the direction of Herr Stavenhagen. The libretto is founded upon the well- known novel by Felix Dahn, " Ein Kampf urn Rom." Frau- lein Joachim, daughter of the eminent violinist, sang the chief part, the other leading female role being taken by Frau Sta venhagen. A performance was given, on June 20th, at the Court Theatre, in aid of the Liszt Memorial Fund, when that composer's symphonic poem, " Tasso," and selections from " Parsifal " were given, under the direction of Herr Stavenhagen. Zurich. — On November 13th, 1896, the first performance took place here, in a German version by Ludwig Hartmann, of a new opera, "Maruzza," by the Sicilian composer P. Floridia, who is also the author of the libretto.

COLONIAL. Adelaide (South Australia). — The late Sir Thomas Elder bequeathed £25,000 to the chair of music filled by Professor Ives ; and the University Council, being anxious to obtain advice as to the best way of utilising the gift, deputed the Professor to visit the principal musical institutions in England and on the Continent, to inquire into the various methods of instruction and examination. Professor Ives had consultations with Sir , Sir A. C. Mackenzie, Dr. Hubert MUSIC ABROAD. 245

Parry, Sir Frederick Bridge, and other eminent English authorities previous to undertaking further enquiries on the Continent. Malvern (Victoria, Australia). — Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise" was sung at St. George's Church, on October 8th, 1896, by the choir, assisted by the Choral Society and an orchestra of twenty performers. This was the first occasion on which an orchestra had been employed in the parish church. . — Dr. Hubert Parry's oratorio, " Judith," was performed for the first time in Melbourne, on November 21st, 1896, at the Town Hall, by the Philharmonic Society, con ducted by Mr. George Peake. An impressive performance of Bach's " St. Matthew " Passion Music, was given on April 1st, 1897, in St. Paul's Cathedral, under the conductorship of Mr. Ernest Wood. The Musical Society of Victoria held its monthly meeting on May 1st, 1897, at the Royal Arcade Rooms. The President, Mr. E. A. Jager, made reference to the death of Johannes Brahms, and read some extracts from Hadow's excellent " Studies in Modern Music," in which the late composer's work and influence are criticised. An interesting programme was subsequently performed, including Mendelssohn's Sonata in B flat for pianoforte and violoncello, Goetz's Trio in G minor (Op. 1), and Beethoven's Variations in F (Op. 34). The principal feature of the Musical Society of Victoria's Concert on August 28th, 1897, was the performance, for the first time at the Society's Concerts, of Mozart's Clarinet Quintet. The programme also included Gade's Sonata for pianoforte and violin in D minor (Op. 21), Chopin's Scherzo in B flat minor, Silas's Gavotte and Passepied for pianoforte duet, and songs by Dvorak, Dessauer, Schira and other composers. Sydney (New South. Wales). — The Liedertafel gave its nineteenth concert on December 12th, 1896, when the programme included Professor Villiers Stanford's choral ballad, "The Revenge," which was admirably rendered. Mr. J. A. Delaney conducted. Mr. Laurence Phillip made a successful debut in Grieg's Pianoforte Sonata (Op. 7), and Miss E. 0. King was the vocalist. A Jubilee Concert was given on July 6th, 1897, at the York 246 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Street Contenary Hall, under the direction of Mr. W. L. B. Mote. The conductor had composed for the occasion a Jubilee hymn, " Sixty Tears of Service Splendid," and Master Arnold Mote, a " Queen's Commemoration March " for organ solo. The orchestra played J. E. "West's march, " Victoria — our Queen," and combined with the choir in fiving an effective rendering of Eaton Faning's " The Queen's ong." According to the Official Programme issued in connexion 'with the celebration of the Queen's Record Reign, on June 22nd, arrangements were made for nineteen bands to play from 8 to 10 p.m. in different parts of the city ; the services of seven of them, consisting of two hundred and fifty per formers (massed), being utilized at a Continental, held in the Outer Domain. Auckland (New Zealand). — An effective performance of Mr. A. H. D. Prendergast's " The Second Advent " was given on December 2nd, 1896. Wellington (New Zealand) . — Four new compositions were produced at a concert given on November 18th, 1896, at the Concert Hall, in connexion with the inaugural ceremonies of the Exhibition. The most important was a cantata entitled " Himemoa," the text of which, by Mr. A. H. Adams, is based on a Maori legend. M. A. P. Hill is the composer. The other works were a concert- overture for orchestra by Mr. M. Barnett, a setting of the eighth Psalm, " 0 Lord our Governor," and an anthem entitled "The Earth is the Lord's." The Orchestral Society gave the first concert of its eighth season in the Opera House, on August 1 7th, under the direc tion of Mr. Maughan Barnett. The programme included Beethoven's First Symphony, the overtures to " Life for the Czar" (Glinka) and "Fierrebras" (Schubert), a March by Lachner, a Melodie by Paderewski, and selections from Rameau and Rubinstein. Cape Town. — The third of the series of chamber-music concerts took place in the Good Hope Hall on July 2 1st, 1897, when the programme included Schumann's Pianoforte Quintet in E flat, and the slow movement from Beethoven's Pianoforte Trio (Op. 2). At Mrs. McKay's Annual Concert, given in the Good Hope Hall, on September 22nd, 1897, the programme began with a Quintet of Beethoven's for wind instruments and pianoforte. MUSIC ABROAD. 247

Durban (Natal). — The Musical Association performed Collier's opera, "," as a Concert Recital in the Town Hall, the chorus and orchestra numbering about 150. Grahamstown (Cape Colony). — Mr. Theophil Wendt, from the Royal Academy of Music, London, gave a Concert in the Town Hall, on September 15th, 1896, when he played a number of pianoforte solos by Chopin, Liszt, and Grieg; and was assisted by Mr. Percy Ould (violinist), and Miss Minnie Taylor (vocalist). Fort Elizabeth (Cape Colony). — Mr. Sims Reeves made his first appearance here, at the Town Hall, on September 24th, 1896, and received an enthusiastic welcome. George Town (Demerara). — A performance of Mendels sohn's "Elijah" was given on February 11th, 1897, at St. Philip's Church, by a choir and orchestra under the direction of Mr. W. R. Colbeck. Malta.— The dedication of the English Church of St. Paul was commemorated on January 23rd, 1897, by the performance of a selection from the first part of Mendelssohn's " St. Paul." The accompaniments were played by the string band of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Trinidad. — A performance of Sterndale Bennett's sacred cantata, " The "Woman of Samaria," was given on Feb ruary 23rd, by the Choral Society, at Greyfriars Church. The accompaniments were played by Herr Nothnagell's orchestra, and Mr. Adamson conducted. Montreal. — The Handel and Haydn Society opened its second season on December 10th, 1896, with the performance of three short works, "Hear my Prayer" (Mendelssohn), " Blest Pair of Sirens " (Parry), and " The Lord is King" (Barnby). The chorus numbered about 130 voices, and was conducted by Mr. Horace W. Reyner. The Philharmonic Society gave their annual performance of Handel's ' ' Messiah ' ' on December 22nd, 1896. Toronto. — A Jubilee performance of Mendelssohn's " Elijah " was given in Massey Hall, on November 28th, 1 896, conducted by Mr. F. H. Torrington. The chorus consisted of 250 voices, and the band was composed of members of the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra. LIST OF NEW AND OTHER WORKS PER FORMED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ENGLAND, DURING 1896—7.

. Composer. Title of Work. "Where Performed. Date. Ames, Carlowitz. Petite Suite for Orchestra, Queen's Hall Promenade] Nov. 28, W " A Summer Day in the| Country." Axe risky, Anton. Second Orchestral Suite Do. Jan. tO, '97. (op. 23), "8ilhouettes." Symphony in B (op. 4). Queen's Hall Symphony] May 1, *97. Arnott, A. David* on. Pianoforte Trio in A. Musical Guild. Nov. 24, '96. Andean, Edmond. Comic Opera, "La Pou Prince of Wales' Theatre Feb. 24, '97. pee" (English version by Arthur Sturgess). Bach— Raft. Raff's Orchestral arrange Queen's Hall Symphony Feb. 20, '97. ment of Bach's Chaconne Ban took, Granville. Symphonic Overture, Chester Festival. jJuly 23, "97. " Saul." Barclay-Jones, A. First Symphony in C minor Crystal Palace. Dec. 5, "96 Barnett, J. F. 11 Dream Maiden," for| Emma Bamett's Con* May 10, >97.| Pianoforte Solo. cert. Becker, Hugo. " Tema con variazioni," for| Walenn Concert (flrst| Oct. 20, '96. Violoncello. time in London). Bendl, Karl. Quartet in F (op. 119). Bohemian Quartet. May 13, *97 Berlioz "The Trojans at Car-| Liverpool Philharmonic.] thage." Borodine, Alex. "Danses Polovtsiennes"] Queen's Hall Symphony|April 3, '97.| ("Prince Igor"). Bossi, £. Pianoforte Trio in D minor Walenn Concert. (First Mar. 23, "97. (op. 107). time in London). Bonrgault — Ducou- " Rhapsodie Cambodgi- Lamoureux ConcertsjNov. ; '96. dray. enne." Queen's Hall. Brahms, Johannes. Four Serious Songs " (op. David Bispham's Concert] Oct. 81, "96. 121). Brahms— Dvorak. Brahma'HungarianDances! Queen's Hall Promenade] Nov. 7, '96. Nos. 17 to 21 (orches trated by Dvorak). Brewer, A. Herbert Cherry Ripe," Part Song. Cheltenham Festival. Nov. *96. " Waken.Lords and Ladies| Do. Gay," Part Song. Bridge, Dr. J. C. 'Resurgam." Chester Festival. July 23, '97. Bridge, 6ir J. F. 'The Flag of England,' Royal Choral Society, May 6, *97. for Solo and Chorus. Albert Hall. Cright, Dora. Variations on a Theme Musical Guild. iNov. 24, '96. of the late Sir G. A. Macfarren, for two Pfs. LIST OF NEW AND OTHER WORKS. 249

Composer. Title of Work. Where Performed. Date. Bright, Dora. Liebeslied, " Orchestra. Queen's Hall Promenade Mar. 6, '97. Dunning, Herbert. Overture, 1 Spring and Philharmonic July 1, '97. Youth." Burgmein, J. Fantasia Hongroise Queen's Hall Promenade Mar. 13, '97. Camidge, J. Introduction and Three! Bridlington Festival. May 6, '97. Dances for Orchestra. Chabrier, E. ' Joyeuse Marche," "Sla Queen's Hall Promenade vonic DaDce," from Opera, "Le roi malgre lui." Cippolini. Operetta, " H Piccolo Lyric Theatre. Nov. 16, '97 Haydn." . Cobb, Gerard F. Pianoforte Quartet (MS.). Musical Artists' Society. Mar. 15, '97 Cowen, F. H. Symphony, " The Idyllic " Richter. May 81, '97 (No. 6). Scena for Voice and Orches Do. June 17, '97 tra, " The Dream of En- dymion" (poem by Mr.| Joseph Bennett). Commemoration Ode. Crowther, G. W. F. " Concertstflck " fort Queen's Hall Promenade! Pianoforte and Orchestra Cui, C6sar. : Suite Miniature " (op.20) Do. Sept. 1, '97. Dargomijsky. Cossack Dance." Queen's Hall Symphony! Jan. 9, '97 Davies, H. Walford. Sonata, in D minor, for Charles Jacoby's Concert] Nov. 6, '96. Violin and Pianoforte. Delafosse, Leon. Accompaniment to Mon Delafosse Concert. July 6, '97. tesquieu's Poem, '1 Lej Coucher de la Morte." DiSlibes. Ballet from " Kassya." Queen's Hall Promenade Jan. 9, '97,| d'Erlanger, F.(Fred. Opera, " Ines Mendo." Covent Garden. July 10, '97. Begnal). jd'Indy, Vincent. La Foret enchantee," Crystal Palace. Nov. 14, '96 Symphonic Poem (com posed in 1878). Draescke, Felix. Tragic" Symphony (op, iQueen's Hall Symphony| Feb. 27, '97. 40). Drysdale, Learraont. Musical Play, " Thei Lyceum Theatre, Edin Plague." burgh. Dubois, Theodore. Overture, " Frithiof." Lamoureux Concerts, Nov. Queen's Hall. Dvorak. Symphonic Poem, " The Richter. Oot. 26, '96. Golden Spinning Wheel. ' Quartet in G (op. 106). Gompertz Quartet. Not. 11, '96 Quartet in A flat (op. 105) Do. 11 Der Wassermann" (" The Queen's Hall Promenade '„ 14, '96 Water Sprite"). " Die Mittagshexe " (" The Da. „ 21, '96 Noon Witch ").J "Te Deum." Henschel's Concert. Deo. 3, '96. 250 THE TEAR'S MUSIC.

Composer. Title of Work. Where Performed. Date.

Dvorak. Concerto for Violoncello, Manchester, Hall<5 Con-|jan. 7, 'VI. \ cert. ti Overture, " Mein Heim." Roy. Amat. Orchestral. April 2, 'OT.j Dyer, Dr. Opera, " Lady of Bayonne" Cheltenham Theatre. Feb. 9,'Hl Elgar, Edward. j« King Olaf," Cantata. Crystal Palace. (First April 8, '97. time in London) "The Banner of St.George" St. Cnthbert's Hall| May 19, '97. Choral Society. "Te Deum" and "Bene-| Hereford Festival. 8ept.l2,'97. dictus." Elvey, Sir George— Gavotte a la mode aneienne, Queen's Hall Promenade Dee. 5, '96. Wood, H. J. by Sir . orchestrated by Mr! Henry J. Wood. Ewald.T. String Quartet. L. H. Hillier's Concert. |Mar. 12, "97. Faning, Eaton. Part Song, " The Fortune- London Ballad Concerts|!fov. 4, 'SB. Teller's Song." (Messrs. Boosey & Co. ' »» Queen's Song. Royal Choral Society. May 6, '97. Ford, Ernest, Scenes des Bacchanales," Queen's Hall Promenade Jan. 16, '97. arraDged from the com poser's " Faust " ballet. Fox, Albert. Three Japanese Dances."] Strolling Players. I Feb. 18, '97. Fowles, Leonard. Sonata in B flat, for Piano Fowles' British Chamber|Dec. 16, '96, forte and Viola (No. 2). Concerts. Franchetti, Alberto. Symphony in E minor. Queen's Hall PromenadelOct. 8, '96. Frunck, Cesar. 3ymphonic Prelude to 2nd| Lamoureux Concert, Nov. '96. part of Sacred Cantata, Queen's Hall. '' Eedemption." (Com (First performance in posed in 1872). London) Symphony in D. Do. Symphonio Poem 11 Le| Queen's Hall Symphony Mar. 20, '97 Chasseur Maudit." |String Quartet in D Bend Ortmans' Concert „ 27, '97. Written in 1389. (First performance in London.) Frewin, T. H. " Mazeppa," Ballade for! Queen's Hall Promenade Sept. 26, '96. Orchestra. Seven "Sketches for Or Do, , 10, '97. chestra." German, Edward. : Borneo and Juliet" Or Crystal Palace. (Firstl April 10, '97. chestral Suite. time in Concert-room). | Fantasia, " In Commemor Philharmonic. Jon* 17, '97.' ation." Symphonic Poem, " Ham. Birmingham Festival. Oct. 6, '97.1 let." : Three Sketches " fori Pianoforte and Violon-| cello. Glazounow/Alex. Scenes de Ballet (op. 52) Queen's nail Promenade Sept. 24, '96. Fifth Symphony in B flat Queen's Hall Symphony Jan. 80, '97 (op. 65). LIST OF NEW AND OTHER WORKS. 251

Composer. Title of Work. Where Performed. Date. Glazounow, Alex. " Carnival " Overture (op. Queen's Hall Symphony May 8, '97. 46). Fourth Symphony in E flatl Philharmonie. July 1, '97. (op. 48) Glover, J. M. Operetta, "Regina, B.A."| Birmingham. Aug. 2, '97. Godard, Benjamin. |Opera, "LaVivandiere." iGarrick Theatre (Carl Jan. 20, '97 Rosa). (First time in London.) Orchestral Suite, " Scenes Strolling Players' Or-|Feb. 18, '97. chestral. (First " in London.) Gounod, C. Requiem Mass." Bristol Festival. Oct. '96. Gray, Dr. Alan. Dramatic Scena for Bari Hovingham Festival. Sept. '98. tone and Orchestra, founded on Byron's " Vision of Belshazzar." Grieg— Due. Melody in F, and two of Queen's Hall Promenade Oct. 6, '96. the set of 25 Pianoforte Sieces entitled " Nor- ische Tanze und Folks- weisen," by Edward Grieg, transcribed for String Orchestra by F. Due. 1 Grieg— Sitt. |Norwegian Dances (op. 86), Do. Deo. 12, '96. by Eduard Grieg, or-| chestrated by Hans Sitt. Henschel, G. 'Soon Night will Pass," Henschel's Concert. „ 8, '96. Morning Hymn for| ChoruB and Orchestra. Quartet in E flat (op. 55). Hneisel Quartet. June 9, '97 Hermann, Carl. 'Elfenspiel" and "Fan-| Johanna Heymann's Nov. 10, '96. tasiestuck" Pianoforte] Concert. Solos. Hillier, Louis H. " Berceuse" for Strings. Stock Exchange Orches- April 6, '97 traL Mazeurke Melanco- L. E. Hillier's Annual|Mar. 12, '97, lique" for Violin. Concert. Horrocks, Miss Amy Orchestral Legend, "Un Queen's Hall Promenade|Feb. 6, '97. E. dine." Hudson, J. W. Ballad for Contralto and Bridlington Festival. |May 6, '97. Orchestra, a Setting of Sir Walter Scott's " Troubadour." Humperdinck, E. Introduction to Act II. ofj Queen's Hall Symphony|Feb. 27, '97 " Konigskinder." Opera, " Konigskinder." IConrt Theatre. |Oct. 18, W. lies, Edward. MS. Sonata in A for Violin1 B. Carrodns' Quartet. Dec. 7, "96. and Pianoforte. Diffe, Dr. 'Morning," Pastoral for] Cheltenham Festival. iNov. *96. Soprano Solo and Chorus. Itasse, Leon. 'Rhapsodie Espagnole." Queen's Hall Promenade pot. 8, '96. Ilvimey, John W« Burletta, " Marie Tanner.",Royal Artillery Theatre,|Feb. 9, '97. I Woolwich. i 252 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

Composer. Title of Work. Where Performed. Date.

Jacques — Dal croze. Le Poeme Alpestre," for] Jacqnes— Dalcroze Con June 10, '97 Soli, Chorus, and Or cert. chestra. Jensen, Adolf. The Walk to Emmaus Chester Festival. July 21, '97 Descriptive Scene for| Orchestra. Kes, Willem. Symphony in E. GlapgowChor.&Orch.Un.l Jan. 19, '97 Ketelbey, A. W. " Concertstiick" for Piano Strolling Players' Or Feb. 18, '97 forte and Orchestra. chestral. Kienz], Dr.Wilhelm " Der Evangelimann." Co vent Garden. July 2/97. Kistler, Cyril. Feat March." Queen's Hall Promenade Klughardt, A. Violoncello Concerto. Crystal Palace. Oct. 3, '96 Schilflieder" (op. 28).. G. A. Clinton's Chamber May 7, '97 for Pianoforte, Oboe, and Concerts. (Firsttime Viola. in London.) Lack, J..H. Valse Arabesque." Heymann's Concerts. Noy. 20, '96.1 Lalo. Orchestral Suite from| Queen's Hall Promenade Oct. 24, '96. ballet " No Lehmann, Liza. Song Cycle, " In a Persian Monday Popnlar. |Dec. 14, '96. Garden." (For four Voices with Pianoforte Accompaniment) . Leoni, Franco. Opera, Rip van Winkle. Her Majesty's Theatre. Sept. 4, '97. Lloyd, Dr. Charles " Hymn of Thanksgiving Hereford Festival. 14, Harford. for the Queen's Long Reign." McAlpin, Colin. Opera, " King Arthur." Leicester Philharmonic. MacCunn, Hamish Orchestral Suite (op. 30) Crystal Palace. (First Mar. 13, '97 " Highland Memories.' time in London) . Opera, "Diarmid." Covent Garden (Carl Oct. 23, '97, Mackenzie, Sir A. C. 1 His Majesty." . Feb. 20, '97 Pianoforte Concerto in E Philharmonic. |Mar. 24, '97.] (Scotch). Incidental Music to Play. Eaymarket Theatre. Nov. 6, '97 The Little Minister." Macpherson, Stewart] Romance in D for Violin Westminster Orchestral Deo. 16, '96 and Oichestra. Martin,8ir George C. ' Te Deum." St. Paul's Commemora [June 22, '97 tion Service. Massenet. Overture to " Le Cid." Queen's Hall Promenade' Oct. 1, '96. Rhapsodie Mauresque 1 Do. 8, '96. and March from " Lei Cid Matras, Miss Maud. "Ballade for Violin and| Do. Mar. 13. '97 Orchestra.' Matt, Albert E. Orchestral Suite, " Nor. Stock Exchange Orches April 6,*97 wegian Scenes." tral. Miles, P. Napier. Setting of Coleridge's Bristol Festival. Oct. '. Hymn before Sunrise," for Baritone Solo, Chorus, and Orchestra, LIST OF NEW AND OTHER WORKS. 253

Composer. Title of Work. Where Performed. Moszkowaki. Three numbers from ballet, Queen's Hall Promenade] "Laurin." Mottl. Suite for Orchestra " Balletl Do. |jan 16, '97. Airs from the operas of Gluck." Mount, George. Concert Overture. Royal Amateur Orches-| Dec. 2, '96., tral. " Diamond Jubilee " Oyer-| Do. May 19, '97. ture. Murray, Dr. J Madiigal, * Ilov'd a Lass. Victoria Madrigal So April 1, '97. Stanley. ciety. Napravnik. Romance and Fandango. Queen's Hall Promenade Sept. 8, '97. Nicodd, J. L. Symphonic Variations in| Do. C minor. Sonata in G (op. 25), fori Mesdames Goodwin and| Oct. 21, '97. Pianoforte and Violon Griffith's Concert. cello. (First performance in London.) Noble, T. Tertius. Suite in A, for Violin and Musical Guild. 27, '96. Pianoforte. Music to the 11 Wasps of|Cambridge. Aristophanes. Paderewski— Ford. " Minuet in A," by Pade- Queen's Hall Promenade rewski, orchestrated by Oct. 10, '98 Ernest Ford. Paer. Opera-buffa, "H Maestro! Prince of Wales' Theatre Feb. 16, '97 di Capella." Parry, Dr. Joseph. Tone-Poem, "A Dream, Crystal Palace, Great July 17, '97 for Two Choirs. Orgai Welsh Festival Orchestra, and Four| Brass Bands. Parry, Dr. Hubert. Pianoforte Trio. Walenn Concerts. Oct. 20, '96. " Theme and Variations inl Philharmonic. it E minor, for Orchestra."] June 3, '97, n "Magnificat." Hereford Festival. Sept. 15, '97. Piatti, Signor. Sonata for Pianoforte and„ Monday 1Popular. Dec. 12, '96. Violoncello in E minor (op. 32). Fierne. Gabriel. Orchestral Suite, "Izeyl, |Queen's Hall Promenade] Jan. 23, "97, Pitt, Percy, Coronation March." Do. 8ept. 23, '96 Miniature Suite, " Fetes Do. Dec. 12, '96. it Galantes." Clarinet Concertino on Do. Oct. 9, '97 Themes by Cavallini. Puccini. La Boheme." Manchester Theatre! April 22, '97. Royal (Carl Rosa). Regnal, Fred. (F. Opera, " Ines Mendo." Covent Garden. July 10, '97. d'Erlanger). Rimsky, Korsakoff. " Capriccio Espagnol " (op. Queen's Hall Promenade] Sept. 24, '96. 34). » Mlada," Ballet Suite. Crystal Palace. Oct. 10, '96. 254 THE YEAR'S MUSIC.

Title of Work. Where Performed. Date. Rimsky, Korsakoff. Symphony Suite (op. Queen's Hall 6, '96. " Scheherazade." Roeckel, J. L. " Siddartha," Scene n for " DramaticBaritone, Bristol Festival. Dot. '96. Solo, and Orchestra. 1 Aus dem Julklapp ' Johanna Heymann'B 29, '96. Pianoforte Solo. 1 Concert. 'Aus den ZwiegeBprachen' Do. Deo. 1, '96. Pianoforte Solo. Rozkosny. Introduction to " Die Royal Artillery Band, April 23, '97. Moldaunixe." Queen's Hall. Saint- Saeng. Pianoforte Concerto in F Lamoureux Concerts, Mar. '97. (op. 103J. Queen's Hall. if " La Fiancee du Timba Queen's Hall Symphony1 May 29, '97. lier," for Solo, Voice, and| Orchestra. Schiitt, Edward. Pianoforte Concerto in F. M. Colonne's Concerts, Oot. 14, '96 Queen's Hall. Prelude, Nocturnette, and Katie Goodson'aConcert. Nov. 8, '96. » Serenade d'Arlequin (op. 48). for Pianoforte Solo Pianoforte Trio in E minor Walenn Concerts. April 27, '97. (op. 61). Selby, B. Luard. " Idyll" for Orchestra. Henschel's Concert. Mar. 11, '97. Romance and Caprice for Westminster Orchestral. June 2, '97. Violin and Orchestra. 8inding, Christian. Pianoforte Trio in D (op. Walenn Concerts, (First Dec. 14, '96. 23). time in London.)' Slaughter, Walter. Light Opera, "The DuchessjMetropole Theatre !,Cam- Nov. 1, '97. of Dijon." herwell.berwell. „ Light Opera, "The French Maid'' Smetana, F. "Richard III.," SymphonicJ Henschel's Conoerts. „ 12, '96. Poem. Pianoforte Trio in G minor Walenn Concerts. (First] „ IT, '86. performance in Lon- (op. 16). don.) ' Aus Bohmen's Hain und Herr Mottl's Concerts, May 11, '97. Fleur," Symphonio Poem. Queen's Hall. Somervell, Arthur. Setting of an Elegy, by Mr. Hovingham Festival. 8ept. '96. Robert Bridges, for Con tralto Solo, Chorus, and| Orchestra. Ode to the Sea," for So Birmingham Festival. Oot. 7, '97. prano Solo, Chorus, and] Orchestra. Somerville,Reginald Operetta. "The 'Prentice Her Majesty's Theatre Sept. 24, '97. Pillar." Speaight, Joseph. String Quartet in G minor. Fowles' British Chamber Dec. 8, '96. Concerts. Squire, W. H. Entr'acte, Queen's Hall Promenade ISept. 4, '97. Dreams.' LIST OF NEW AND OTHER WOEKS. 255

Composer. Title of Work. Where Performed. Date. Stanford, Dr. C, String Quartet in D minor Gompertz Quartet, Villiers. (op. 64). 1 Nov. 11, '96. Clown's Songs from Musical Guild. [Dee. 8,>96. 'Twelfth Night." Choral ballad "Phaudrig Streatham Choral. (First 21, '96 Crohoore." time in London). |" Requiem. Birmingham Festival. Oct. 6, '97 Strauss, Richard. First Symphony in F minor Crystal Palaoe. Nov. 28, '96. (op. 12). ThuB spake Zarathustra," .Symphonic Poem. Do. Mar. 6, '97. First Tone-Poem, "Don Richter. May 24, '97 Juan" (op. 20). Suk, Joseph. |String Quartet in B flat, 1 (op. 11). Bohemian Quartet. Mar. 16, '97.| Sullivan, Sir A. Victoria and Merrie Eng. . land," Ballet Music. Swepstone, Edith. lElegiao Overture, " Les Stock Exchange Orches Feb. 9, '97. Tenebres." tral. Taylor, H. J. Serenata for Strings and Cheltenham Festival. •96 Harps. Nov. |Thieriot, Ferdinand Sinfonietta" in E (op. 66) . Gompertz Quartet. „ 7, '96 Tinel, Edgar. Die Mohnblumen." Cardiff Musical Society. April 28, '97. Tozer, Dr. {Oratorio, " Balaam and Exeter, Western Coun- April, '97. Balak ties Musical Associatn . Tschaikowsky. Suite (op. 71a), from the [Queen's Hall Promenade Oct. 17, '96. 1 Ballet, "The Nut- oracker." Overture to " L'Orage. |Queen's Hall Symphony Feb. 20, '97. Overture to "Voivoda.' Do. May 15, '97 Suite for Orchestra (No. 8, Do. in G, opt 65). it " Variations sur un Theme I Philharmonic. June 17, •97,1 rococo, in A (op 33), for Violoncello and Orches tra. Quartet in E flat (op. 30). Gompertz Quartet. (First time in London.) Dec. 9, '96. Umlauft, Paul. Prelude to " E vanthia. ' Queen's Hall Promenade] Mar. 27, '97. Wallace, Wm. "Amboss oder Hammer," Crystal Palace. Symphonic Prelude Oct. 17, "96. IWalthew, R. H. |Trio in C minor (Piano, Fowles' British Chamber! Nov. 18, '96. Violin, and Clarinet) . Concerts. Festal " Overture in D Stock Exch. Orchestral. Deo. 8, '96. West, John E. Incidental Music to " King Queen's Hall Promenade Robert of Sicily." Oot. 8, '96 Williams, C. Lee. Part Songs, " To Music Bristol Orpheus Glee Feb. 26, '97. and " Lost Time." Society. Young, Harriet. Operetta, "When one door Bradford. Nov. 28, '96. 1 shuts another opens." MUSICAL EXHIBITIONS.

MUSIC SECTION OP THE VICTORIAN ERA EXHIBI TION, EARL'S COURT. The Exhibition at Earl's Court was opened on May 24th, 1897, by H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge. The exhibits in the music section were arranged and catalogued by Mr. Barclay Squire. The collection of portraits of musicians, amounting to nearly two hundred in number, included a portrait of Paderewski, painted by the Princess Louise ; Sir Walter Parratt, Master of the Queen's music; and Dr. Hubert Parry, Principal of the Royal College of Music, Thomas Attwood, Alfred Novello, C. E. Horn, Goring Thomas (at the age of six), and Sterndale Bennett among composers ; and Sims Reeves among vocalists ; Lady Halle, Joachim, and Sarasate among violinists ; and Sir George Grove representing musical literature. The autographs included a large contribution from Mr. W. H. Cummings' fine collection, one of which was a pianoforte arrangement of the "Wedding March" in Mendelssohn's own hand. A full score of "St. Paul " contains an entry by the Prince Consort of a performance of the work he attended in Exeter Hall in 1845. A music-desk decorated by Mendelssohn, and the com poser's autograph pianoforte score of "Elijah," were exhibited by his daughter, Mrs. Benecke. Miss Agnes Zimmermann lent a wooden fan, on which were inscribed musical quotations by Brahms, Eubinstein, Mdme. Schumann, Sir Charles and Lady Halle, Joachim, Piatti, and others. Other interesting exhibits were Mozart's corrections of Thomas Attwood's harmony exercises ; the manuscripts of Clay's " Sands of Dee," and C. K. Salaman's " I arise from Dreams of Thee ;" " Sketches " for the "Mikado," and the full score of that popular work; Professor Stanford's "Revenge," bearing a signature of Tennyson; Cowen's "Ruth," J. F. Barnett's " Ancient Mariner," and Parry's " De Profundis." There were also many letters, among which were some MUSICAL EXHIBITIONS. 257 from Mendelssohn to Jenny land, and from Wagner to Roeckel. The music publishers' section contained many interesting autograph letters and music manuscripts. Messrs. Novello & Co. exhibited the original assignments of Mendelssohn's " St. Paul" and " Hymn of Praise," and of Gounod's " Mors et Vita." For the former the sums paid were thirty and twenty-five guineas, respectively, whereas for the last-named the French composer received no less than £4,000.

MUSIC SECTION, IMPERIAL VICTORIAN EXHIBITION, CRYSTAL PALACE. The principal feature of the music section, located in the Egyptian Court, was the collection of the late Sir Michael Costa, kindly lent by Madame Raphael Costa. Of special interest was the MS. of a libretto for a cantata on the subject of Prometheus and Pandora, written by the great Duke of "Wellington. The manuscript, probably dating from the Iron Duke's college days, consists of about 150 lines, and, judging from the manner in which the corrections have been made, seems to have been put to paper at one setting. A huge and elaborate baton, presented to Costa in 1876 by members of the Glasgow Choral Union, was exhibited. A curious exhibit was a small card on which were six minia ture razors, about an inch long, having ivory handles and silver blades. These were presented to Costa, then a beardless youth of about twenty, by the gentlemen of the orchestra at the King'-s Theatre in 1830, when he was appointed maestro al piano. In a large case was shown a splendid collection of testi monials presented to the veteran conductor, Mr. August Manns, who has held sway over the music at the Crystal Palace for nearly the whole of its history. Sir George Grove was naturally an exhibitor. He lent MSS. by S. Wesley, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn. The autograph of the full score of Sir Alexander Mackenzie's spirited overture, "Rule, Britannia," rightly found a place in this collection. By per mission of the Queen, Messrs. John Broadwood & Sons exhibited a handsome grand pianoforte from the Red Dra wing- Room at Windsor Castle. This instrument, which is in a splendid state of preservation, although it has been much s 258 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. played upon, was in the of 1851, and was then selected by the Prince Consort for Her Majesty's use.

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC TRADES EXHIBITION. This exhibition was held at the Agricultural Hall, Isling ton, from the 9th to 20th July, 1897, and although not so large as its predecessor, contained interesting features in con nexion with modern musical manufactures. Two or three of the ancient pianofortes attracted considerable attention ; and there was a great variety of curious automatic instruments. A series of vocal and instrumental competitions extended almost throughout the period during which the Exhibition was open. The military band contests were the most attrac tive, and there were fairly numerous entries for prizes amounting to nearly £350. The Exhibition was brought to a close with a concert by prize-winners.

THE VIENNA SCHUBERT EXHIBITION. In commemoration of the composer's birth-centenary, on the 31st January, 1897, a Schubert Exhibition was opened at the Kiinstler Haus, in Vienna, by the Emperor, in the presence of the members of the Imperial Eamily, the German, Italian, and French Ambassadors, and the principal local authorities. His Majesty delivered a speech, extolling Schubert as the representative of the purest art and creator of the noblest form of song whom Austria had reared. About a thousand objects were exhibited. Among Schubert's manuscripts, his music to the " Lady of the Lake" and Ossian's Songs were of particular interest to British visitors. In the large central room was the picture by Johann Schmidt of one of Schubert's parties of friends, to whom he is singing his new songs and accompanying them on the pianoforte. Over the picture hung the guitar he played before he had a pianoforte, quaintly formed like an ancient lyre. Among the originals of the poetic persons in Schubert's works, two were of special interest, shown in pencil drawings ient by Professor Max Miiller, of Oxford. They were the poet Miiller, who wrote the famous " Miillerlieder," and his wife, the heroine of the songs, and father and mother of Professor Max Miiller. UNIVERSITY DEGREES IN MUSIC.

A precis of the regulations in force for degrees in music at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Dublin, London, Durham, Royal University of Ireland, and Victoria Univer sity, will be found in the following article. First, the following list of all "Doctors in Music " holding degrees conferred by the above institutions should be of interest : — DOCTORS IN MUSIC. H.E.H. Alexaxdra, Pmnckss of Wales, B. Univ., Ireland, and TTniv. of Wales. Abernethy, F. N., Oxon. Ennin, J. M., London. Abram, J.. Oxon. Eveleigh, W. G., Oxon. Alderson. A. P., Durham. Fisher, H., Camb. Allison, H. C, Dublin. Froggatt, A. T., Dublin. Allnm, C. E., Dublin. Frost, C. J., Camb. Armes, P., M.A., Oxon and Durham. Gater, W. H., SB.A-, Dublin. Arnold, G. B- Oxon. Giok, T., Dublin. Borrow, W. H., Dublin. Gilbert, W. B., Oxon. Bates, P., Dublin. Gladstone, F. 15., Camb. Belcher, W. T., Oxon. Gower, J. H., Oxon. Bell, Rev. G., Jf.A., Dublin. Gray, A., LL.it., Camb. Bellerby, E. J., Oxon. Green, Rev. J.E., B.A., Dublin. Bennett, G. J., Camb. Greenish, A. J., Camb. Boito, A., Camb. Greenish, F. R., Oxon. Botting, H. W., Durham. Greig, J., M.A., Oxon. Bridge, J. C, M.A., Oxon. Grieg, Edward, Camb. Bridge, Sir J. F., Oxon. Hall, C. J., London. Briggs, C. H., Camb. Ham, A., Dublin. Brown, E., Oxon. Hannaford, W. H., Dublin. Bruch, M., Camb. Harding. H. A., Oxon. Bunnett, E., Camb. Harper, E. E., Dublin. Carr, F. Osmond, Jf.A., Oxon. Harwood, B., Oxford. Carroll, H., Dublin. Hatherley, Very Rev. G. 8., St. Andrew's. Chambers, C, Camb. Haydoek, F. W., Dublin. Cooney, E., Dublin. Heap, C. 8., Camb. Corbett, S., Camb. Hiles, H., Oxon. Coward, H., Oxon. Hill, H., Camb. Coy, H., Oxon. Hinton, J. W., Jf.A., Dublin. CreBer, W., Oxon. Holloway, A. B., Oxon. Crow, E. J., Camb. Hunt, Rev. H. G. B., Dublin. Crow, R. W., Camb. Huntley, G. F., Camb. Culwick, J. C, Dublin. Hutchinson, T., Oxon. Dale, A.S., Oxon. Difle, F., Jf.^.,Oxon. Dodds, T. W., Oxon. Jackson, J. W., Dublin. Dunstan, R., Camb. Joachim, J., Oxon. and Camb Dvorak, A., Camb. Joze, T. R. G., Dublin. Dyer, A. E., Oxon. Keetom, H., Oxon. Earnshaw, R. H., Dublin. King, Alfred, Oxon. Edwards, H. J., Oxon. Koeller, F., Oxon. Ely, T., London. little, H. W., Oxon 260 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Lloyd, C. H., M.A , Oxon. Robinson, B., Durham. Mackenzie, Sir A. C, Camb. and Edin. Rogers, R., Oxon. Maclean, C. D., M.A., Oxon. Rogers, Rev. T., M.A., Durham. Mahaffy, Rev. J. P., D.D., Dublin. Rowton, Rev. S. J., M.A., Dublin and Malone, Robt., Dublin. Durham. Mann, A. H., Oxon. Saint-Saims, C. C, Camb. Marks, J. C, Oxon. Sangster, W. E., Oxon. Marks, T. O., Dublin. Saunders, J. G., Oxon. Marsden, G., Camb. Sawyer, F. J., Oxon. McBurney, S., Dublin. Shinn, F. G., Durham. Mee, Rev. J. H., M.A., Oxon. Smith, G. H., Oxon. Merrick, Frank, Dublin. 8mith, J., Dublin Middleton.E. B., Camb. Stainer, Sir J., U.A., S.C.L., Magd., Monk, E.G., Oxon. Oxon, Durham, and Dublin. Monk, M. J., Oxon. Stanford, 0. V., M.A., D.C.I., Oxon. Oakeley, Sir H. 8., M.A.,LL.D., Oxon, and Camb. Dublin, and St. Andrew's. Statham, Pev. W., B.A., Durham, Palmer, C. C. Oxon. Steggall, 0., Camb. Parratt. Sir W., Oxon. Stokes, W., Camb. Parry, C. H. H., M.A., D.C.L., Camb., Sullivan, Sir A. S., Oxon and Camb. Oxon., and Dublin. Sweeting, E. T., Oxon. Parry, J., Camb. Taylor, C. M., Eoyal Univ., Ireland. Patterson, Annie W., B.A., E. Univ., Taylor, E. W., Oxon. . Ireland. Taylor, J., Oxon. Peace, A. L., Oxon. Thomas, W. E., Oxon. Pearce, C. W., Camb. Torrance, G. W., M.A., Dublin Plant, A. B., Oxon. Tozer, A. E., Oxon. and Dur. Plumridge, B., Oxon. Tozer, F., Oxon. Pole, W., Oxon. Trotter, T. B. Y., U.A., Oxon. Price, W. G., Oxon. Vincent, C, New, Oxon. Pringuer, B. T., Oxon. Walker, A. B., B.A., London. Prior, G., Oxon. Walker, L., Camb. Prout, E., B.A., Dublin. Wareing, E. W., Camb. Bea, W., Durham. Warriner, John, Dublin. • Bead, F. J. Oxon. Watson, E., Camb. Eeynolds, C. T., Oxon. Weekes, S., Dublin. Beynolds, W. J., London, Wilson, A. W., Oxon. Bichardson, A. M., Oxon. Wilson, D. F., Oxon. Bichter, Bans, Oxon. Winn, R. M., Oxon. Hideout, P. R., London. Wood, C, Camb. Roberts, J. V., Oxon. Woolley, E., B.A., E. Univ. Ireland. In addition, the following gentlemen hold the Canterbury degree of Doctor in Music :— A putter, B. Martin, Sir G. C. Ford, B. E. McNaught, W. G. Benniker, B. F. Summers, J. Eopkins, E. J. Turpin, E. B. Jordan, C. Warwick. Verrinder, C. G. Lemare, W. Wood, D. J. Longhurst, W. H.

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD. University Professor — Sir John Stajnee. I. OF EXAMINATIONS PRELIMINARY TO TEE FIRST EXAMINATION. Eace candidate for the first examination shall exhibit to the Clerk of the Schools (on behalf of the Professor) a certificate or certificates UNIVERSITY DEGREES IN MUSIC — OXFORD. 261 that he has either passed Kesponsions or an Examination statutably exempting therefrom, or that he has satisfied the Masters of the Schools in the Preliminary Examination provided for Students of Music in any two of the following languages — Greek, Latin, French, German, Italian. Residence for a Degree in Music is not required.

II. FOE THE DEGEEE OF BACHELOE IN MTJ3IC. First Examination. The first examination will comprise Harmony and Counterpoint in not more than four parts, and the harmonization of a given melody. The examination will be partly vivd voce, and partly per scripta. Second Examination. 1. Candidates, who have duly passed the first examination, must then send an exercise to the Professor of Music at his residence, 10, South Parks Road, Oxford, any time before the last day of January or the last day of July. The exercise must be — A sacred or secular vocal work consisting of not more than four movements, namely : — i. a five-part chorus. ii. a song or duet. iii. an unaccompanied vocal quartet. iv. a five-part choral fugue. These movements may appear in any other order. The whole is to have an accompaniment for a string band, which must exhibit a fair amount of independent structure, and contain full marks for " bowing," &c. Throughout the work all directions of " expression " are to be inserted. A pianoforte accompaniment is to be added throughout, which must contain no new matter, but be merely a reduction from the score. 2. The Professor having signified the approval of the exercise by the Examiners, the candidate must present himself at the second examination, Which embraces the following subjects : — Harmony — Counterpoint, in not more than five parts — Harmo nization of a given melody — Fugue, to be composed in the room — Form in Composition — Musical History — Orchestra 262 THE YEAK'S MUSIC. tion — A critical knowledge of the full scores of such standard classical compositions as shall be selected previously by the Professor of Music, and announced after the first examination. This examination will be partly vivd voce, and partly per scripta.

III. FOR THE DEGREE OP DOCTOR IN MUSIC. Five years must intervene between the two degrees, but candi dates may qualify for the degree at any time after their admission to the degree of Bachelor in Music by taking the steps hereafter described. 1. The candidate for the doctorate must in the first place compose an exercise. It must be — A Cantata, secular or sacred, or Oratorio, in length of perform ance from forty to sixty minutes, scored for a full orchestra, and containing an overture in modern form (concert overture), an eight-part choral fugue, and at least one other chorus in eight-part harmony. A pianoforte accompaniment reduced from the full score must be added. 2. The Professor having signified his approval of the exercise, The next subjects of examination are as follows : — Harmony — Eight-part Counterpart — Double and Triple Coun terpoint — Fugue, to be composed in the room in not more than six parts — Form in Composition — Instrumentation- Musical History. This examination is exclusively per scripta. FEES. The fees he will have to pay are as follows : — For the Preliminary Examination. £ s. a. On entering his name for the preliminary ex amination for Students of Music 110 For the Degree of Bachelor in Music. On attending before the Vice-Chancellor for matriculation 2 10 0 On entering his name for the first examina tion 2 0 0 On entering his name for the second examina tion 2 0 0 After passing both examinations . 7 0 0 Before admission to the degree of Bachelor in Music 5 0 0 UNIVERSITY DEGREES IN MUSIC — CAMBRIDGE. 263 For the Degree of Doctor in Music. £ r. a. On entering his name for the examination . 2 0 0 To the Professor ot Music for each candidate approved by him for the degree of Doctor in Music .200 Before admission to the degree of Doctor in Music 25 0 0

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE. University Professor — Dr. C. V. Stanford. [The regulations summarized below will remain in force, so far as they relate to the Mus.B. degree only until the twenty-fourth of June, nineteen hundred and two, and, so far as they relate to the Mus.D. degree, only until the twenty-fourth of June, nineteen hundred. From and after the first of October, nineteen hundred and two, the Mus.B. degree will be conferred only on candidates who shall have " resided "for not fewer than nine Terms within the precincts of the University. From and after the first of October, nineteen hundred, the Mus.D. degree will be conferred only on Candidates who shall have already taken the Mus.B. degree, or a degree in some other faculty. I. — Preliminary Requirements. A. Admission to the University. It is required of a candidate for a degree in music that his name be entered either, (a) On the boards of some College in the University, or, (b) On the list of Non-Collegiate Students of the University. A candidate on admission becomes liable to the following pay ments : — (1) Admission fee. This varies at different colleges from £5 downwards. For the Non- Collegiate Student it is £1 15s. (2) Caution money. £15 at a College, £3 for a Non-Colle giate Student. (3) Quarterly Payments. In most Colleges 10s. paid in ad vance for each quarter so long as the candidate's name is on the College boards. These quarterly payments can generally be compounded for and the candidate can become a Life Member of the College on payment of twenty-five guineas. For a Non- Collegiate Student the quarterly payment is 10s. in respect of the quarter in which he is matriculated, and in respect of each succeeding quarter up to, and including, that in which he is admitted to the Mus.B. degree. Afterwards the quarterly pay ment is 4s. 3d. 264 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. A candidate must also be matriculated. There is no examination to be passed for Matriculation. The candidate, attired in his aca demic dress, and accompanied by the Praelector or Censor, has to present himself at the Registry at the hour appointed, to pay the Matriculation Fee (£5), and to subscribe his names in full to the following declaration : — " I promise to observe the Statutes and Ordinances of the University as far as they concern me, and to pay due_ respect and obedience to the Chancellor and other officers of the University." B. Literary and Scientific Qualifications. No person can be admitted as a candidate for the degree of Mus.B. unless (a) He have passed Parts I. and II. of the " Previous Exami nation " of the University, or, (b) Produce evidence of having satisfied the Examiners in .one of the " Senior Local Examinations " of the University : In English Grammar and Arithmetic. In two at least of the subjects in Section B (viz. English). In one of the four languages included in Sections C and D (viz. Latin, Greek, French, or German) and in Section E (Euclid and Algebra). or, (c) Produce a certificate of having satisfied the Examiners in one of " the Higher Local Examinations " of the University. or, (d) Produce any " higher certificate " of the " Oxford and Cambridge Schools Examination Board." The above conditions are not required of the holder of a degree in any faculty, except music, obtained by examination at any incor porated University in the United Kingdom ; but they are impera tive in all other cases, and no other examinations or certificates of any kind can be accepted in the place of those here specified. II. — The Examination for the Degree op Mus.B; This examination consists of three parts : (Part 1) A preliminary examination in Acoustics, Counter point and Harmony. (Part 2) The Exercise. (Part 3) A more advanced examination in Musical know ledge. The following are the subjects for examination (Part 1) : — (a) Acoustics. Sensation and external cause of sound. Mode of its transmission Nature of wave-motion in general. Application of the wave-theory to sound. Elements of a musical sound. Loudness and extent of vibration. Pitch and rapidity of vibration. Measures of absolute, and of relative, pitch. Resonance. Analysis of compound sounds. Helmholtz's theory of musical quality. Motion of sounding strings. UNIVERSITY DEGREES IN MUSIC — CAMBRIDGE. 265 The pianoforte and other stringed instruments. Motion of Bounding air-columns. Flute and reed stops of the organ. Orchestral wind- instruments. The human voice. Interference. Beats. Helm- holtz's theory of consonance and dissonance. Combination-tones. Consonant chords. Construction of the musical scale. Exact and tempered intonation. Equal temperament. Systems of pitch- notation. No knowledge of Mathematics beyond Arithmetic will be required to satisfy the Examiners in this subject. (6) Counterpoint in not more than three parts, including Double Counterpoint in the Octave, (c) Harmony in not more than four parts. (Part 2) The Exercise. The Exercise is to be a composition on a sacred or secular subject written for the occasion, occupying about twenty, but not more than five-and-twenty minutes in performance, and fulfilling the following conditions : — (a) That it comprise some portion for a solo voice, and some considerable portion for a chorus of five real vocal parts. (fy That it comprise a specimen of Canon and of Fugue. (c) That the whole have an accompaniment for a band of bowed instruments only, with or without organ. (Part 3) The more advanced examination. The following will be the subjects for this examination : — (a) Counterpoint in not more than five parts, including Double Counterpoint. (6) Harmony. (c) Canon in two parts. (d) Fugue in two parts, especially as to the relation of Subject and Answer. (e) Form in Composition as exemplified in the Sonata. (/) The pitch and quality of the stops of the Organ. (a) Such knowledge of the quality, pitch, and compass of orchestral instruments as is necessary for reading from score. (h) The analysis of some classical composition, both with regard to Harmony and Form, the name of which is to be announced. in the Cambridge University Reporter by the Examiner at least six weeks before the date of the examination. (») The playing at sight from Figured Bass and from Vocal and Orchestral Score. General Musical History. A general knowledge of the standard classical works of the great composers. No person can be accepted as a candidate for the second or third part of the examination until he has qualified in the preceding part 26G THE YEAR'S MUSIC. or parts ; but, having so qualified, he may present himself for the subsequent part or parts at any future examination. A candidate who has passed Part 1, viz., the Preliminary Examina tion in Acoustics, Counterpoint, and Harmony, is entitled on com pleting his ninth term of residence to receive the degree of Bachelor of Arts, provided at the time of passing that examination he had entered on his ninth term of residence, having previously kept eight terms, and had passed the "Previous " and the "General " Examina tions of the University. Such candidate, if wishing to proceed to a degree in Music, is not required to present himself again for Part 1. Each part of the examination is conducted by three Examiners at least, viz., the Professor of Music, and two (or more) Examiners nominated by the Board of Musical Studies and elected by the Senate, of whom one at least must be a member of the Senate or a Mus.Doc. of the University. (Part 1) of the examination will be conducted partly on paper and partly vivd voce, and will be held on the Tuesday and Wednesday next but three before the general admission to the ordinary B.A. degree in the Easter Term. The names of candidates, together with the required certificates, should be sent by the Tutors (either directly or through the Pralectors) or by the Censor of Non-Collegiate Students to the Registrary at least one fortnight before the examina tion, in accordance with the usual notice issued by him. Candidates for the degree in Arts should be specified as such. The names of the successful candidates will be published in the Senate House at the latest at 10 a.m. on the Thursday before the general admission to the ordinary B.A. degree in the Easter Term. The names of the candidates will be arranged in two classes, those in the first class being placed in order of merit, and those in the second alphabetically. On or before the fifth day previous to the first day of this examina tion each candidate is required to pay to the Registrary of the University (either directly or through his Tutor) an examination fee of £2 2s. Unless this has been done, the candidate can only be admitted to the examination by special permission and after payment of an additional fee of £1. No information of any kind can be given to rejected candidates as to the cause of their failure, either in this or any other Part or Parts of the Examination for the Degrees in Music. The candidate is also required to pay to the University a fee of £2 2s. This fee must be sent to the Professor of Music on the day on which the Exercise is sent in. (Part 3). The more advanced examination will be partly written, and partly vivd voce, and will be held on the same days of the year as Part 1. Each candidate must pay to the Registrary, either directly or UNIVERSITY DEGREES IN MUSIC — CAMBRIDGE. 267 through his Tutor, an examination fee of £3 3s. on or before the fourth day previous to the first day of this examination. Unless this has been done the candidate can only be admitted to the examination by special permission, and after payment of an additional fee of £1. Each candidate is required, on the morning of taking his degree, ( 1) To sign his name in full in the Kegistrary's book. (2) To pay to the Senior Proctor the University Degree Fee (£6). (3) To pay to his College the College Degree Fee, varying in different Colleges from £4 to £10, or if a Non-Collegiate Student, a fee of £3 3s. to the Non-Collegiate Students' Board.

III. — The Examination for the Degree of Mds.D. It is required in the case of a candidate for this degree : (a) That his name be on the boards of some College in the University, or on the list of Non-Collegiate Students. (6) That he hold the degree of Bachelor of Music in the University, and that three years shall have elapsed since his admission jto that Degree. The examination to the Degree of Mus.D. consists of two parts. (Part 1) An examination, partly written, partly vivd voce, in the foil owing subjects ; — (a) Counterpoint in not more than eight parts, including double', triple, and quadruple Counterpoint. (6) The highest branches of harmony, (c) Canon of various kinds in not more than four parts. {d) Fugue and Double Fugue in not more than four parts. (e) Form in composition. (f) Instrumentation and scoring of Chamber and Orchestral Music. (g) The analysis of some classical composition, the name of which will be announced by the Examiners in the Cambridge University Reporter, at least six weeks before the day for examination. (h) The art of music historically and critically considered. Each candidate, on presenting himself for this examination, must pay to the Registrary a fee of £'i 3s. (Part 2) The Exercise, which must be a Composition on a sacred or secular subject, written for the occasion, occupying not less than forty nor more than sixty minutes in performance, and fulfilling the following conditions : — (a) That it comprise some portion for one or more solo voices, and some considerable portion for a chorus of eight real vocal parts. 268 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. (6) That it comprise at least one specimen of Canon and at least one specimen of Fugue. (c) That it comprise an instrumental overture, or an interlude, in the form of the first movement of a Symphony or Sonata. (<2) That the whole (except some single piece be for voices alone) have an accompaniment for a full band. The candidate is required to pay to the University a fee of ,£3 3s. This fee must be sent to the Professor of Music on the day on which the Exercise is sent in. No Exercise for the degree of Mus.D. will be finally " approved " by the Examiners until the candidate has been orally examined by them in it. The Professor oi Music will inform the candidates whether their Exercise has been so far accepted as to admit of their being examined in it. The examinations for the degree of Mus.D. are conducted by the Professor of Music and (two or more) other Examiners, of whom one at least must be a member of the Senate or a Mus.Doc. of the University. Before receiving his degree the successlul candidate is required to deposit in the University Library a fair copy of his Exercise endorsed by the Professor of Music as containing such emendations, and such only as the Examiners may require. He must on the morning of receiving his degree (1) Sign his name in full in the Registrary's book. (2) Pay to the Senior Proctor the University Degree Fee of £10. (3) Pay to his College the College Degree Fee (varying at different Colleges from £12 downwards), or, if a Non- Collegiate Student, a fee of £3 3s. to the Non- Collegiate Students' Board.

UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN. University Professor — Dr. Erenezer Peout. DEGREES IN MUSIC. Candidates for degrees in music must be matriculated in arts, but are not required, as in the other faculties, to proceed with the arts course. To matriculate, the candidate must pass an examination in Latin and English composition ; arithmetic, ordinary rules ; algebra to simple equations ; Euclid, books i. ii. and iii. ; English history, modern geography, and any two Greek, and any two Latin, authors of their own selection. For Greek, candidates for degrees in music may substitute French, German, or Italian. They will be required to translate easy passages from these languages at sight, and to trans late a passage of English into them. UNIVERSITY DEGREES IN MtTSlC — DUBLIN. 269 Candidates for degrees in music will also be examined at their Matriculation in acoustics; no knowledge of mathematics, beyond that of arithmetic, being required. BACHELOR IN MUSIC. The examination will be divided into two parts :— I. Preliminary Examination to include — (a) Harmony up to four parts from a figured bass. (6) The addition of three parts to a given melody, placed in any voice. (c) Counterpoint up to four parts (combined counterpoint not required) . (d) A general knowledge of Beethoven's pianoforte sonatas. (e) The history of English Church Music from Tallis to Purcell, both included. II. Further Examination — Candidates proceeding to the second examination for Mus.B. must send to the Registrar of the School of Music, not later than two months before the date of the examination, an exercise, vocal or in strumental, in not less than four movements, containing specimens of two-part canonic and four-part fugal writing. If vocal, a portion to be for four-part chorus, and a portion for one or two solo voices, and the accompaniment for string quartet. If the exercise be in strumental, it must be in strictly classical form. If the exercise be approved by the Examiners, the candidate shall proceed to a further examination, consisting of — (a) Harmony up to five parts on a figured bass. (6) The addition of four parts to a given melody, placed in any voice. (c) Counterpoint up to five parts, including combined counter point. (d) Double counterpoint. (e) Canon in two parts. (/) Fugal construction. (g) A knowledge of Bach's " Wohltemperirtes Clavier." \h) The history of the Oratorio, as treated by Handel, Haydn, and Mendelssohn. N.B. — Exercises need not be publicly performed unless the can didate desire it, and then at his own expense. DOCTOR IN MUSIC. A Doctor in Music must be Mus.Bac. of the University of Dublin, or of Oxford or Cambridge. He must send to the Registrar, not less 270 THE YEAK'S MUSIC. than two months before the date of examination, a work for voices and orchestra, comprising : (a) An. overture. h) At least one choral movement in eight real parts. (c) At least one solo with orchestra. (d) Specimens of canonic and fugal writing. If the exercise be approved by the examiners, the candidate will proceed to a final examination in — (ct) Harmony and counterpoint up to eight parts. (6) Double and triple counterpoint. (cj Canon up to four parts. [a) The writing of a fugue in not more than four parts. (e) The instrumentation of a given passage. If) A general acquaintance with the lives and works of the great masters. N.B. — All the several musical examinations will be held con currently, twice a year, in June and December, on days announced in the Calendar, and will be conducted partly on paper and partly vivd voce. FEES. Fee for matriculation £15 Bachelor of Music* . 10 Doctor of Music • 20 * If candidate Is B.A. of the University, the fee is only £5.

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON. BACHELOR OF MtJSIO (B.MUS.). Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Music shall be required to have passed the Matriculation Examination, and to pass two sub sequent examinations. MATBIOOT,ATION. Candidates for any degree in this University must have passed the Matriculation Examination. No exemption from this rule is allowed on account of degrees obtained or examinations passed at any other University. Candidates shall not be approved by the examiners unless they have shown a competent knowledge in each of the following subjects, according to the details specified under the several heads : — 1. Latin ; 2. One of the following languages : Greek, French, German, Sanskrit, Arabic ; 1 UNIVERSITY DEGREES IN MUSIC— LONDON. 271 3. The English Language ; and English History, with the Geography relating thereto ; 4. Mathematics ; 5. Mechanics ; 6. One of the following branches of experimental science : Chemistry ; Heat and Light ; Magnetism and Electricity ; Botany. INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATION IN MUSIC. Every candidate entering for the first time must pay a fee of Five Pounds to the Registrar. Candidates shall be examined in the following subjects : — The relations between Musical Sounds and the Vibrations of Sonorous Bodies, as affecting the pitch of the sounds. The simpler properties of Stretched Strings, and the Sounds pro duced by them. Compound Vibrations. Nodes. The nature of Harmonics. The general theory and simpler phenomena of Compound Sounds. The theoretical nature of Consonance and Dissonance as deter mined by Helmholtz. The theoretical nature and values of Musical Intervals. The theoretical construction of the Modern Scales. Temperament. Melody. Time. Rhythm. The principles of the Construction of Chords. The History of Music, in so far as it relates to the growth of Musical Forms and Rules. Practical Harmony in not more than four parts. Counterpoint in all species in not more than four parts. [N.B. — Candidates must show in their answers that they are familiar with the Notation and Grammar of Music] B.MUS. EXAMINATION. Every candidate for this examination shall be required to have passed the Intermediate Examination in Music at least one year previously. Every candidate entering for the first time must pay a fee of Five Pounds to the Registrar. Every candidate for this examination shall be required to transmit to the Registrar, at least eight weeks before the commencement of the examination, a Musical Exercise, clearly and legibly written in the proper clefs, of such length as to occupy from 20 to 40 minutes in performance, and fulfilling the following conditions : — (a) It must be a Vocal Composition to any words the writer may select. 272 mfi year's music. (b) It must contain real five-part Vocal Counterpoint, with specimens of imitation, canon and fugue. (c) It must have accompaniments for a Quintet String Band. {d) It must be a good composition in a musical point of view. If the exercise be approved by the Examiners, the qualifications of the candidate will be further tested by an examination in the follow ing subjects : — Practical Harmony and Thorough Bass. Counterpoint, in not more than five parts, with Canon and Fugue. Form in Musical Composition. Instrumentation, so far as is necessary for understanding and reading a full score. Arranging for the Pianoforte, from an instrumental score. A critical knowledge of the full scores of such standard Classical Compositions as shall be announced beforehand. A Diploma, under the seal of the University, and signed by the Chancellor, shall be delivered at the public presentation for degrees to each candidate who has passed. DOCTOR OF MT/SIC (D.MUS.) Every candidate for the degree of Doctor of Music shall be required to have obtained the degree of Bachelor of Music in this University, and to pass two subsequent examinations, for which he may present himself either in the same year (provided he has obtained the degree of Bachelor of Music at least two years previously), or in different years, as he may prefer. INTERMEDIATE D.MUS. EXAMINATION. Every candidate entering for the first time must pay a fee of Five Pounds to the Registrar. Candidates shall be examined in the following subjects : — The phenomena of Sound in general, and the general nature of Aerial Sound-waves. The special characteristics of Musical Sounds ; the Physical Causes determining their pitch, loudness, and quality. Standards of Pitch. The more elaborate phenomena of Compound Sounds. The theoretical nature of Sounds of Musical Instruments of various kinds, including the Human Voice. The principles of Stretched Strings. The phenomena attending the combinations of Two Sounds. The various Theories proposed for the explanation of Conso nance and Dissonance. Beats. Resultant or Combination Tones. UNIVERSITY DEGREES IN MUSIC — LONDON. 273 The theoretical nature of Musical Intervals, and the Philo sophical Modes of denning and representing them. The theoretical values of the various Intervals used in Music. Musical Scales. The scales of various nations, and of the Greeks in particular. The theoretical construction of the modern Scales. The theory of Temperament, and its various practical applica tions. The Greek and the Church Modes, and their relation to Modern Tonality. The history of Measured Music. The principles of Melodial Progression. The history of Harmony and Counterpoint. The theoretical nature of Chords generally, and in particular of the various Concords and Discords in ordinary use ; also of Discords arising accidentally. The theoretical principles governing Progressions in Harmony, especially those connected with Discords. The theoretical principles determining the rules of Counter point. The general distinction between Physical and jEsthetical or Artistic principles, as bearing on musical forms and rules. Practical Harmony in not more than eight parts. Counterpoint in all species in not more than eight parts. D.MUS. EXAMINATION. Every candidate entering for the first time must pay a fee of Five Pounds to the Registrar. Every candidate for this examination shall be required to transmit to the Registrar, at least eight weeks before the commencement of the examination, a Musical Exercise, clearly and legibly written in the proper clefs, of such length as to occupy from forty to sixty minutes in performance, and fulfilling the following conditions : — (a) It must be a Vocal Composition to any words the writer may select. (6) It must contain eight real-part Vocal Harmony with good eight-part Fugal Counterpoint. (c) It must also contain portions for one or more Solo voices. (d) It must have accompaniments for a full Orchestra, and must contain an instrumental Overture, or Interlude, in the form of the first movement of a Classical Symphony or Sonata. (e) It must be a good composition in a musical point of view. If the exercise be approved by the Examiners, the qualifications of the candidate will be further tested by an examination in the follow ing subjects : — Practical Harmony of the more advanced character. Counterpoint in eight real parts, with Canon, Fugue, &c. T 274 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Form in Composition. The treatment in Voices of Composition. Instrumentation for full Orchestra. A general acquaintance with the Names and Epochs of the greatest Musical Composers, with the character of their works. A critical knowledge, in some detail, of the great standard Classical compositions. Although technical skill in performance will constitute no part of the qualification for this degree, any candidate may offer to be examined in — (a) Playing at sight from a full orchestral score. (b) Extempore Composition, in regular form, on a given subject. Any candidate otherwise approved shall obtain a distinguishing mark for merit in either or bofn of these particulars. A Diploma under the seal of the University, and signed by the Chancellor, shall be delivered at the public presentation for degrees to each candidate who has passed.

UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM. University Professor — Dr. Philip Ariebs. FACULTY OF MUSIC. Unless he is a graduate in Arts of a British University, a can didate for the degree of Bachelor of Music must first pass the examination for the Testamur or Certificate of Proficiency in General Education, Fee : £1. He may obtain this Certificate by — (o) satisfying the Examiners in any three of the following twelve subjects : — English, Geography, Arithmetic, English History, Religious Knowledge, Euclid, Algebra, Elementary Mechanics, Latin, Greek, French, German. or (6), in any two of the last four languages. FIRST EXAMINATION IN MUSIC. Subjects : Harmony and Counterpoint, in not more than four parts ; partly per scripta and partly vivd voce. Fees : £2 as " Student in Music, " and £2 for the examination. Exercise for examination. 1. This (which may be either a sacred or secular work) is to con sist of four movements only : A four-part chorus (with a short intro ductory symphony) ; an unaccompanied quartet a solo ; a five-part choral fugue. (These movements may, of course, be in any other order.) UNIVERSITY DEGREES IN MUSIC — DURHAM. 275 2. The accompaniments are to consist of the usual string-band only. 3. A pianoforte part is to be added throughout, but this must be merely condensed from the vocal and instrumental parts, and must on no account contain new matter. 4. The whole must be neatly and legibly written, and " directs ' ' must be placed at the end of each line before a turn- over, showing the coming notes overleaf. 5. The work must not exceed twenty minutes in length of per formance. 6. The name and address of the composer must be on the title- page. 7. Each exercise, when sent in, must be accompanied by a fee of £1 10s., and by a certificate, duly signed by the candidate, to the effect that it is his unaided composition.

PINAL EXAMINATION IN MUSIC. Fee : £2. SUBJECTS. 1. Harmony in not more than five parts (of a figured bass and also of a given melody). 2. Counterpoint in not more than five parts. 3. Fugue, Canon, and Form. (A short fugue, in not more than four parts, to be composed on a given subject ; a canon to be con tinued for a certain number of bars ; explanations of musical forms to be given.) 4. History of Music. (Such as is contained in any good general history from A.D. 1500 to the present time.) The Special Subjects for the vivd voce portion of the examination are : — The full scores of certain selected works, announced beforehand. Questions may also be asked on any subjects connected with the candidate's papers. Degree Fee: £3. DEGREE OP DOCTOR IN MUSIC. No grace for the Degree of Doctor in Music shall be granted unless the Petitioner shall be of " fifteen terms' standing," and shall have composed an Exercise, and passed an Examination in Music. The Exercise shall consist of a vocal composition, sacred or secular, receded by an Instrumental Overture, and containing eight-part armony and good fugal counterpoint, with an accompaniment for a full band. PARTICULARS. The Exercise must contain the following five movements, and may contain one other movement — not wholly instrumental — at the 276 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. option of the composer, to whose discretion the order of the middle movements is left. i. Overture (in binary form). ii. A short, unaccompanied movement, in eight real vocal parts. iii. Recit. (either choral, or for a single voice ; preferably the former). iv. Aria. v. Fugue (for double choir ; eight voices on two subjects). By " full band " is understood two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two , four horns, two , three , drums, and the usual string quintett. The Score must stand in this order : f Flutes (Horns ( 1st Violin Voice, or Voices ( Violoncello ( Basso Each Exercise must be sent in with fee of £3. After receiving his Exercise, with an intimation that the Exami ners have accepted it, the Candidate may present himself for exami nation in the following subjects : — i. Harmony ; ii. Counterpoint (each of these including exam ples in eight parts) ; iii. Imitation, Canon, and Fugue ; iv. Form ; v. Instrumentation ; vi. History of Music (a.d. 1 500 to the present time) ; vii. Elementary Acoustics ; viii. Knowledge of the Scores of the standard works of the great composers. Fee on taking the Degree, ,£10.

ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND. B.MTTS. DEGREE. The course for this degree shall be one of at least three years' duration. All candidates for the degree are required to pass the following examinations : — The Matriculation Examination. Fee .£1 . The First University Examination. Fee £1. The First Examination in Music. Fee £1. The Degree Examination. Fee £1 and £2. Candidates at each of the Professional Examinations will be examined (i.) on paper ; (ii.) orally ; (iii.) practically, by playing prescribed pieces on some musical instrument. Those candidates only who shall have been adjudged by the Examiners to have acquitted themselves creditably at the Pass Examination shall be admitted to the further Examination for UNIVERSITY DEGREES IN MUSIC — ROYAL UNIVERSITY. 277 Honours ; and their answering at the Pass Examination shall be taken into account in determining their class of merit, the Pass Marks being for this purpose divided by two. MATRICULATION. Candidates at this examination will be required to answer in the following subjects : — Latin. Any one of the following languages : — Greek, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Celtic, Sanskrit, Hebrew, or Arabic. English Language and Literature.] Elementary Mathematics. Natural Philosophy. No candidate will be allowed to pass the examination who does not exhibit a competent knowledge of the Grammar of Latin and whatever other Language he presents, and of translation from Eng lish into Latin, and the Modern Language which may be presented as an alternative for Greek. THE FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION. Students will be admitted to this examination after the lapse of one Academical year from the time of their Matriculation. Candidates will be required to answer in the following subjects : — Latin. Any one of the following languages : — Greek, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Celtic, Sanskrit, Hebrew, or Arabic. English Language and Literature. Mathematics. Natural Philosophy. THE FIRST EXAMINATION IN MUSIC. Students will be admitted to this Examination after the lapse of one Academical year from the time of passing the First University Examination. Candidates will be required to answer in the following : — Pass — The Elements of Acoustics. — The laws of the production and measurement of simple sounds. Theory and simpler phenomena of compound sounds. Consonance and Dissonance. Elements of Music. — Musical intervals, scales, clefs, time, rhythm ; construction of chords ; elementary harmony. Musical History. — Outlines of Modern Musical History from the beginning of the eighteenth century to the present time. The growth of the principal instrumental forms. Practical :— Pianoforte, Organ, or Violin playing. 278 THE YEAK'S MUSIC. A. The Pianoforte Course will, for the present, consist of the following works : — Mozart . . Sonata in D major, No. 6 (Pauer's Edition). Mendelssohn . Lieder ohne Worte, Nos. 23 and 30. B. The Organ Course will, for the present, consist of the follow ing :— /. S. Bach . . Prelude and Fugue in E minor. (Vol. III., No. 10. Griepenkerl and Koitzsch Edition.) Mendelssohn. . The Andante tranquiUo from the third Organ Sonata. C. The Violin Course will, for the present, consist of the follow ing :— Raff . . . Cavatina in D. Handel . . Sonata in A major. THE EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OP B.MUS. Students shall be admitted to the examination for this Degree after the lapse of one Academical year from the time of passing the First Examination in Music. Each candidate will be required to pay a further fee of £2 before being admitted to the degree. Every candidate must also send to the Secretaries, one month previous to the examination, the score of a Musical Exercise, and at the same time a statutable declaration that the- exercise so pre sented is his (or her) own unaided composition. This exercise shall consist of a vocal composition in four real parts, and containing examples of the usual contrapuntal devices, and having accompani ment for either a string band or organ. Candidates whose exercises are approved by the Examiners shall be examined in the following subjects : — Pass — I. Harmony. Counterpoint in not more than five parts ; Canon and Fugue. The various forms of vocal composition. II. (a) The history of (i.) the organ and pianoforte ; (ii.) stringed (bowed) instruments. (6) The history of Modern Music from the beginning of the sixteenth century to the present time. III. The elements of Instrumentation ; compass and capabilities of the various instruments used in the modern orchestra. [Berlioz. Modern Instrumentation and Orchestration.] IV. Analysis of the full scores of the following : — Haydn . . . Beethoven . . First Symphony. V. Practical. UNIVERSITY DEGREES IN MUSIC — ROYAL UNIVERSITY. 279 A. Organ course : — J. S. Bach . . Prelude and Fugue in 0 major (V ol. II., No. 1, Griepenkerl and Boitzsch edition). Rheinberger . . Pastoral Sonata, first and second move ment. B. Pianoforte course : — Beethoven . . Sonata in C major, Op. 2 ; No. 3. Weber . . Polacca brillante, Op. 72. C. Violin course : — bpohrc 7 . . . jI BarcarolleScherzino in in D. G Beethoven . . Sonata in C minor, Op. 30, No. 2. EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OP MUSIC. Candidates may present themselves for the examination for this Degree after the lapse of three Academical years from the time of obtaining the degree of B.Mus. Candidates must give notice, in writing, to the Secretaries of their intention to present themselves, and must pay the prescribed fee of £2, at least one month previous to the examination. They must also state the instrument they select for the Practical Examination. - Each candidate will be required to pay a fee of £3 before being admitted to the degree. Every candidate shall also be required to send to the Secretaries, one month previous to the examination, a musical exercise, and at the same time a statutable declaration that the exercise so presented is his (or her) own unaided composition. This exercise shall be a vocal composition to any words the candi date may select. It shall contain real eight-part writing, and shall have accompaniments for a full orchestra. It must also include an instrumental overture, or prelude, in classical form, and portions for one or more solo voices. Candidates whose exercises are approved by the Examiners shall be examined in the following subjects : — Acoustics. The phenomena and laws governing the production of musical sounds, Consonance, and Dissonance, and their depend ence upon beats, partials, differentials, and summation tones. Harmony and Counterpoint in eight real parts. The History of Music from the earliest historic period. The ancient Greek and ecclesiastical modes. Temperament. The various systems of tuning keyed instru ments. Just intonation. The influence of temperament on the theory and practice of Music. Fugue on two simultaneous subjects (double fugue) in four parts. The History of Harmony and Counterpoint. 280 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Analysis of the full scores of the following : — Mendelssohn . Elijah. Beethoven . . Symphony in P major (Pastorale), No. 6. Mozart . . Don Giovanni. Beethoven . . Choral Symphony in D minor, No. 9. Practical. A. Organ course : — J. S. Bach . . Prelude and Fugue in B minor (Vol. II., No. 10, Griepenkerl and Roitzsch edition). Mendelssohn . Fifth Organ Sonata. B. Pianoforte course : — Beethoven . . Sonata in F minor, Op. 57. Liszt . . . Rhapsodies Hongroises, Nos. 2 and 4. C. Violin course : — Beethoven . . Sonata in A minor (Kreutzer). Medals. The Senate may, at the Examinations for the Degrees of B.Mus. and D.Mus., award Gold or Silver Medals to such candidates as they may consider to have merited the same.

THE VICTORIA UNIVERSITY. The Colleges of the University are the Owens College, Manchester ; University College, Liverpool; and Yorkshire College, Leeds. FIRST EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF MUSIC. Candidates, before presenting themselves for the First Examina tion, are required to have passed the Entrance Examination or such other examination as may have been recognized for this purpose by the Council. The subjects of the First Examination are : — Harmony. History of Music. Principles of Sound. SECOND EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF MUSIC. The subjects for the Second Examination are :— Harmony. Counterpoint. History of Music' Musical Forms. UNIVERSITY DEGREES IN MUSIC — VICTORIA. 281 THIRD EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF MUSIC. The subjects for the Third Examination are : — Counterpoint. Composition. Orchestration. Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Music are required, after passing the Third Examination, to present an original exercise, such as would occupy not less than a quarter of an hour in performance, accompanied by a written declaration in each case that it is the can didate's unaided composition. No candidate will be admitted to the Degree of Bachelor of Music unless the Examiners shall have certi fied to the General Board of Studies that his or her exercise has been approved by them. EXAMINATION AND DEGREE FEES. For the Entrance Examination in Arts . . and for each subsequent Examination . For the First Examination ..... For the Second Examination .... For the Third Examination .... No fee admits to more than one examination. On conferring the Degree of Mus.Bac. . On conferring the Degree of Mus.Doc. .

The Universities of Aberdeen, Glasgow, St. Andrew's, and Wales do not issue Regulations. With regard to Edinburgh, Mr. T. L. Southgate, in the Kalendar of the Union of Graduates in Music, points out that recently the Reid endow ment of £70,000 (made in the early part of the century) has been put into practical use. Regulations are now in force, combining a Music examination with a severe Arts course, which should make the Edinburgh degree a worthy ambition for the Scottish student. OBITUARY OF THE YEAR 1897.

The year's musical losses are especially heavy ; the in the foreign ranks being particularly noticeable. Only brief personal descriptions of musicians are appended to their names, but an exception must be made in the case of the great German composer, Johannes Brahms, a short biography of whom begins this regrettable but necessary article. JOHANNES BRAHMS. On the 3rd April, 1897, died Johannes Brahms — one of the greatest of modern German composers. He was born at Hamburg on May 7th, 1833, his father being a double-bass player in the opera band of that city. His musical education began in very early years under the tuition of a pianoforte teacher named Qossel, and was sub sequently carried on with brilliant success under Eduard Marxsen, of Altona. At the age of 14 he gave a pianoforte recital, at which a set of variations on a Volkslied was brought forward as an example of his creative power, but fortunately for himself and this art his friends made no effort to force him into the career of a pianoforte prodigy. While acting as accompanist to Remenyi, a Hungarian violinist, on a concert tour in 1853, Brahms made the acquaintance of Joachim and Liszt, the former of whom became one of his most intimate friends and enthusiastic admirers. The influence of Joachim upon Brahms must have been very great, for not only had he already achieved an European fame for himself, but he was an artist guided by the highest ideals and the most earnest purpose. Some of the most popular and attractive of Brahms's compositions are well-known to have been composed expressly for Joachim , and to have been first played by him. It is stated that Joachim's attention was first aroused by the ability of Brahms to transpose the pianoforte part of the "Kreutzer" sonata from A to B fiat at a moment's notice, when it was found at a concert where they were playing that the pianoforte was half a tone fiat. Acquaintance with Brahms's ability as a composer, led Joachim to give him a letter of introduction to Schumann, who was so impressed with his extraordinary powers, that in a famous article written in the New Zeitschrift fiir Musik, he hailed the young composer as " one who should claim the master ship by no gradual development, but burst upon us fully equipped, as Minerva sprang from the brain of Jupiter." OBITUARY OF THE YEAR 1897 — BRAHMS. 283 In 1854, Brahms stayed for some time with Liszt, at Weimar, and appeared on several occasions as a pianist at Hanover. Abont the same time he was appointed choir-director and music-master to the Prince of Lippe-Detmold, which post aiforded him the necessary quiet and leisure for the development of his powers. After a few years he resigned his appointment and returned to Hamburg, subse quently living for a time in Switzerland, where he enjoyed the friendship, sympathy and good advice of . In 1862, Brahms appeared in Vienna, and gave a number of pianoforte recitals, and in 1867 took up" his residence there. In 1863 and 1864 he officiated temporarily as conductor of the " Sing-Academie," and from 1872 to 1875 as director of the famous concerts of the " Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde " (to which institution he be queathed a large part of his fortune). In the meantime (January, 1859), he made an appearance at one of the Gewandhaus concerts at , playing his own Pianoforte Concerto (op. 15), but not meeting with success. This concerto has been described as " one of the least attractive of the composer's works, exhibiting all the harsh ness of his early manner in an excessive degree." It may be interesting to note that when this work was published in the early sixties, it appeared in the same group with some compositions which at once became almost universally popular, among them being the Sextet in B flat for strings (op. 18). In spite of repeated invitations, Brahms never visited England, and on two occasions he declined the honour of a degree at Cambridge. He, however, accepted a similar honour from the University of Breslau, which conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, in celebration of which he wrote the " Academic " Overture (op. 80). This exhilarating work is mostly built upon the themes of German students' songs, some of which, like the " Gaudeamus " with which the work closes most brilliantly, are well-known in England. It was first performed (privately) at Breslau, on January 4th, 1881. Opus 81 was in striking contrast to the " Academic," and was entitled the "Tragic " Overture. With the exception of opera, Brahms composed masterly works in every branch of music. It is probable that he will be considered to have excelled in the domain of concerted chamber-music, the Sextets for Strings and the great Clarinet Quintet in B minor (op. 115) having been received favourably even by those most antago nistic to his works generally. Dr. Hubert Parry (with others) holds, however, that his genius is most strikingly illustrated in his songs. " Brahms's songs," he says, "represent the most advanced development in respect of the perfect balance of the elements of art ; and they present also endless phases of feeling and emotion, from light-hearted merriment and childlike innocent gaiety to a high pitch of passion. They are often dramatic in the same sense that Beethoven is dramatic, and portray the char 284 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. acters of various kinds of human, beings with an amazing subtlety and power. Finally, it is in his songs that Brahms shows the most easily recognizable examples of what people call beauty, and it often is genial beauty of the highest order." The foregoing may, perhaps, be adequately illustrated by such examples as " Liebestreu " and "Verrath" for dramatic feeling; " Feldeinsamkeit " for poetic charm ; " Vergebliches Standchen " for delicate gaiety ; and "0 wtirst' ich doch den Weg zurouck",for tender sadness. Brahms's unaccompanied choral music (such as the part-songs and the motets) is not so often heard in this country as it deserves to be. Of his works for chorus and orchestra the most important examples are the "Song of Destiny," " Schicksalslied " (op. 54), and the " German Requiem " (op. 45). It is worthy of note, as an example of the gradual development of Brahms's work, and of his severe restraint and self-criticism, that his first Symphony was not produced until 1876, more than twenty years after Schumann had encouraged him to attempt this branch of com position. This work (op. 68), in C minor, is sometimes described in this country as the " Cambridge " Symphony. Only four sets of songs separate this important work from the Second Symphony, in D major (op. 73), a work in strongest contrast to the First. Again, the Third Symphony, in F major (op. 90), and the Fourth, in E minor (op. 98), are in strong contrast, the last- named, although a masterly work, being far the least attractive of the four Symphonies. Among Brahms's important compositions for solo instrument and orchestra may be mentioned the two Pianoforte Concertos, the Con certo for Violin and Violoncello, and the splendid Violin Concerto (op. 77), written for Joachim, and often played by him in England. The work following the last named is the first Sonata for Violin and Pianoforte, in Q (op. 78). Brahms was a man of marked individuality. . He had a strong objection to being lionized and interviewed ; he disliked publicity, hated writing letters, and avoided social functions. He was a man of considerable culture ; possessed a choice library, and was well acquainted with the masterpieces of European literature. His gift for repartee was remarkable, and his wit of a decidedly caustic character. In a discussion on Rubinstein's " Nero," with some other musicians, he quietly remarked : " I think that Nero's character has been excellently pictured. It is indeed cruel music." On another occasion a 'cellist complaining of Brahms's loud playing on the piano forte, exclaimed, " But I cannot hear myself ! " " You happy man ! " rejoined Brahms drily. It has been said that Brahms's Spartan simplicity of life was " one of many points of resemblance with Beethoven which extended to such physical characteristics aa the thick-set build, small stature, and the proportion or want of proportion between the body and the lion-like head with its eyes of OBITUARY OF THE YEAR 1897 — HOME. 285 regard and fire and nobility of expression.' " Like Brahms, as the representative composer of what has been termed " absolute " music, as opposed to purely dramatic and programme music, probably had little sympathy with Wagner's methods, but he recognized his genius and testified his respect by sending a wreath to Venice, on Wagner's death, in 1883. His great admiration for the genius of Johannes Strauss has been quoted as a proof of his catholicity of taste, and it is stated that he inscribed on Madame von Biilow's fan a few bars of the " Blue Danube " Waltz, with the charming compliment " unfortunately not by Johannes Brahms." Some few years ago Herr Joachim, in acknowledging a presenta tion made to him at St. James's Hall, expressed his conviction that the ideal of the musician should be " to uphold the dignity of art." It may be safely asserted that the compositions of Brahms would successfully bear the application of this test in every instance ; and it can scarcely fail, therefore, that his influence in the domain of music will, in the future, as in the past, tend towards the suppres sion of the unworthy, and the achievement of the noblest and best.

HOME AND COLONIAL. Allon, H. E., Composer, April 3. Aschaji, Mrs. Roger (Maggie Reece), Contralto, August. Atkins, P., Cardiff Organist, December 5. Banister, Henry 0., Professor of Harmony, R.A.M., Nov. 20. Beale, Thtjrley, Baritone, May 5. Best, W. T., Liverpool Organist, May 10. Bradford, Dr. Jacor, Composer of " Judith," April 19. Bradley, F., Birmingham Organist, November 1. Broad, W. B., Organist, January 18. Bruce, Lord Charles, Chairman Associated Board, B.C.M. and R.A.M., April 16. Buxlen, A. W., Prsetoria Organist, April 5. Caldicott, Alfred J., Composer, October 24. Caradog (Or. R. Jones), Welsh Musician, December 3, Clinton, James, Clarinet Player, February 4. Davis, John, Dowlais Choirman, December 3. Dunstan, Jessie, Soprano, March 26. Garland, W. H., Bradford. Festival Choral Society, Conductor, February 13. Garrett, Dr. George Mursell, Composer, April. 286 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Harraden, Samuel, Calcutta Musician, July 17. Harris, Charles, Stage Manager, February 3. Johnston, Mrs. G. H., Birmingham Patroness, April. Leader, John, Hon. Sec. Leslie's Choir, February 13. Lehfeldt, Madame, Teacher Guildhall, January 31. Lockwood, Ernest, Harpist, April 21. Lohr, G. A., Leicester Organist, August 25. Mannering, Edward Hill, Member Sacred Harmonic Society, June 13. Naylor, Dr. John, Organist , May 15. Noyer, M. A., Organist Carmelite Church, Kensington, May 9. Pughe-Evans, D., Swansea Composer, February 3. Reed, Henry Dore, Manager German Reed's, July 26. Rodway, G., Promoter Entertainments, Liverpool, March 18. Ross, John, Liverpool Musician, November 22. Siddons, J., Oldest English Chorister, April 2. Simpson, W. Spareow, Succentor St. Paul's, March 28. Smallwood, W., Composer, August 6. Smith, Henry, Oboe and Cornet Anglais Player, August 3. Spark, Dr. W., Leeds Organist, June 16. Stonex, Henry, Chorus Master, Great Yarmouth, January 10. Sttmner, W., Organist Wimbledon, June 6. Tours Berthold, Composer, March 11. Tozer, Gilrert, Organist, September 17. Trimnell, Thomas Tallis, New Zealand Organist, September 15. Williams, Marian, Welsh Vocalist, August 2. Williams, Martha (Mrs. C. Locker), Contralto, August 20. Winterrottom, J., Bandmaster R.M.A., May 16. Wynne, Madame Edith, Soprano Vocalist, January 24. Young, M. W.> Organist Lincoln Cathedral, March 4.

FOBEIGN. Alessandro, A., Mantua Composer, March 25. Alwens, E., Stutgart Professor, September 25. Barrier, Mabie, Paris Soprano, August 21. Bargiel, Propessor W., Berlin Professor, February 23. Barth,G., 1st. Conductor, Vienna Maenner-Gesangverein, May 13. Bassi, N., Cremona Violinist, August 9. Bauer Alrin, Dresden Flautist, June 20. Bazzini, Cavaliere, Director Milan Conservatoire, February 12. Becker, Ida, Berlin Song Writer, May 15. Behr, Henry, Leipzig Basso, March 13. OBITUARY OF THE YEAR 1897 — FOREIGN. 287 Bendl, Carl, Bohemian Composer, September 20. Berger, Otto, Bohemian Violoncellist, June 30. Bertal, G., Paris Librettist, July 28. Biaggi, G. A., Author, Milan, March 21. Bianchi, G., Baritone, June 25. Bletjer, L., Berlin Violinist, September 15. Boellmann, L., Alsatian Organist, October 11. Boetz, Garl, Former Secretary to Richard Wagner, June 8. Bolelli, G., Violinist, Bologna, July 3. Borschitzky, F., Professor, October 22. Bossi, Fratj V. (Olga Gross), Singer, January 21. Brahms, J., Composer, April 3. Bruckmann, B., Zurich Composer, April 2. Bucheister, L., Composer, July 29. Cano, A., Madrid Professor, October 14. Castlemary, Count Armand, Operatic Bass, February 10. Cavazza, G., Trumpet Player, Bologna, August 3. Cecchi, P., Melbourne Teacher of Madame Melba, April 4. Coccetti, G., Florence Impresario, February 16. Cocoitjs, T., Leipzig Professor, October 24. Cohn-Hollander, Fratj C, Vienna Pianist, July 25. Cross Michael, Philadelphia Organist, September 26. Damcke, Madame, Pianist, Paris, June 8. Dannstrom, J., Stockholm Composer, October 18. Davld, A. J., Paris Composer, June 24. Deldevez, M. , Conductor Paris Opera, November 6. Del. Signore Carlo, Genoa Director, November. De Montarieu, Baron, Toulouse Composer, March 6. De Vaux, L., Paris Pianist, July 2. Dietsch, Madame, Teacher and Singer, Paris, August 8. Ehrlich, A., Dresden Conductor, April 7. Eiohhorn, E., Youthful Prodigy, July 22. Elrert, E., Buda Pest, Composer, August 28. Emery, Fanny, Czernowitz Teacher, November 15. Ermer, C, Arnstadt Ducal Director, April 4. • Esterhazy, Count Nicolas, Hungarian Diletante, May 7. Faivre Amelie, French Contralto, November 20. Fischrach, G., Alsace Author, June 18. Fischer, J., Brussels Musician, September 21. Foerster, A., Loebau, Saxony, February 18. Fotjrnier, Alex, French Composer, September 12. Frei, Victor, Ohio Organist, August 13. Fbiere, F., Berlin Director, May 1. 288 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Gallay, J., Paris Author, November 2. Gat.TiT, L., Milan Organist, July 31. Gerstenrerg, F., Vienna Conductor, August 24. Gillet, Henri, Violoncellist, Lamoureux Orchestra, August 3. Giraldoni, L., Moscow Professor, September 20. GoDEFEom, F., Harpist, July 8. Guindani, B., Cremona Composer, July 6. Gunther, Dr. O., Leipzig Professor, September 12. Hall, Edna, Boston Singer, February 12. Hart, August, Stettin Teacher, May 29. Heiser, W., German Composer, September 10. Herdtmann, C, Moscow Organist, January 20. Hermann, W., Oboe Player, Stuttgart, July 27. • Hess, Carl, Dresden Pianist, September 6. Hierer, Otto, Court Cappelmeister , Munich, January 9. Hiersch, J., Vienna Professor, May 10, Jotjy, Jules, Writer of French Chansons, March 20. Kamm, F., St. Gall, Professor, April 19. Karyakin, M., Russian Baritone, January 22. Eempees, Madame, Amsterdam Vocalist, September 28. Kxraly, Ottilia, Hungarian Singer, September 30. Kxehnken, J. H., Cincinnatti Organ Builder, March 14. Kothe, B., Breslau Composer, August 28. Kratz, R., Dusseldorf Director, January 26. Krelle, T., Violinist, Berlin, June 22. Kreun, F., Capellmeister Viennese Hofburg, June 18. Krolop, F., Berlin Bass, May 30. Kuczyaki, P., Berlin Pianist, October 21. Kut.ke, E., Author, Vienna, March 20. Laratt, L., Dresden Tenor, February 28. Laitotjt, Olive, Director Opera, Nice, July 14. Lafleurance, J. B., Paris Flautist, November 8. Land, J. P. N., Author, Leyden, April 30. Lavoye, Annie, Paris Vocalist, October 10. Lazase, M., Brussels Pianist, August 6. Lenz, Carl, Vienna Musician, October 15. Letamendi, Dr., Madrid Critic, June 20. Lowan, A. D., Author, Amsterdam, April 18. Marellini, T., Florence Composer, March 10. Malanqon, Cornelie, Original Valentine, February 26. Mancio, F., Singer, Vienna, February 4. Manetta, F., Colonna Composer, March 30. Maretzek, Max, Operatic Manager, New York, May 4. OBITUARY OF THE YEAR 1897 — FOREIGN. 289

Mazzone, L., Naples Composer, February 17. Meilkac, Henri, Librettist, July 6. Meiners, G. B., Italian Composer, August 5. Mela, V., Italian Composer, November 21. Meluzzi, S., Chapelmaster, Vatican, April 17. Mengelrerg, Max, Violoncellist, July 8. Meriel, Paul, Director Toulouse Conservatoire, February 24. Mere, H., Capellmeister, Wiesbaden, June 16. Meyer, L. H., Berlin Beethoven Conservatoire, February 2. Michel, Charles, Paris Organist, May 30. Miktjli, Carl, Pupil of Chopin, May 21. Molchiori, A., Violinist, Milan, July 24. MiiLLER, Hans, Berlin Professor, April 12. MuNZER, T., Darmstadt Intendant, May 18. Neuendorff, A., New York Conductor, December 8. Neuner, L., German Violin Maker, June 22. Newland, R. A., Indianopolis Organist, September 18. Noufflard, G. F., Lugano Author, March 4. Olivieri, G., United States Teacher, November 13. Pabst, Paul, Moscow Director, May 24. Persichtni, V., Rome Professor, September 19. Ppeffer, C, Vienna Chorus Director, February 17. Philipot, Jules, Operatic Composer, March 11. Piatti, B., Cremona Flautist, March 31. Pinsuti, Domenico, Composer, June 15. Pluddemann, M., Berlia Composer, October 8. Pohle, H., Writer, Hamburg, June 10. Pollini, H., Hamburg Manager, November 26. Pomteochi, N., Bergamo Composer, June 3. Quaranta, F., Milan Composer, March 26. Quintilio, V., Mexico Conservatoire, February 25. Bamann, B., Dresden Professor, March 13. Raurer, T., Baden Teacher, January 31. Bedaelli, N., Composer Savona, January 11. Biga, G., Violoncellist Liege, January 28. Boentgen, G., Leipzig Violinist, December 12. Rossi, M., Vienna Violinist, June 4. Ruscheweyh, A., Promoter Silesian Festivals, May 17. Scheele Anton, Hanover Singer, March 18. Schrotter, H., Tenor, Brunswick, August 2. Schulz, F., Berlin Composer, May 27. Seerach, M., German Actress, August 2. Severlen R., Stuttgart Professor, October 27. u 290 THE YEAK'S MUSIC. Siegert, F., Leipzig Conductor, November 28. SlEVERS, H., Trumpet Player, August 15. Skerle, A., Harpist, Graz, January 20. Spahr, F., Berlin Violinist, January 18. Spittel, A., Gotha Director, February 18. Stagno, R., Italian Tenor, April 26. Stoltz, E., Paris Organ Builder, July 11. Stjcco, R., Berlin Teacher, November 29. Taskin, M., Tenor, Opera Comique, October 5. Tertninck, J., Briinn Tenor, May 12. Thayer, A. W., Biographer of Beethoven, July 15. Thiard-Laforest, J., Capellmeister, Pressburg, March 2. Tignani, Extrico, Violoncellist, Pesaro, February 13. Tbicrel, B., Trier Composer, August 2, Turkb, Otto, Zwickau Organist, October 31. Ucko, L., Tenor, June 4. Uerrelee, A., Berlin Composer, March 15. Vajda, J., Lyrical Poet, Buda Pesth, January 17. Van der Linden, W., Hague Musical Director, April 5. Van der Eijken, H., Haarlem Organist, April 10. Verdi, Signora, Wife of Verdi, November 14. Von Redern, Helene, Operatic Singer, May 14. Von Eiehl, W. H, Musical Author, Munich, November 16. Von Stryga, A., Interpreter of Croatian Songs, March 7. Weinlich, Hans, Graz Teacher, September 4. Weiss, G., Berlin Teacher, October 1. Wolf, Hermann, Composer, December 7. Wolf, Johannes, Bonn Director, April 4. Zschocher, J., Musical Director, Leipzig, January 6 DIRECTORY OF VOCALISTS.

Vocalists, by profession, desiring their names, vocal desig nations, and addresses to appear in The Year's Music, 1899, should communicate with the publishers, Messrs. J. S. Virtue ft Co., Ltd., 294, City Road, before September 1st, 1898. Changes of address should be notified immediately. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the publishers.

SOPRANO VOCALISTS. Alderton, MissEttie, F. 13 Southwold-rd., Upper Clapton, N.E. Allen, Miss Percival, 4, St. Woodstock-st., W. Allester, Miss Jeanie C. 15, Cecile-pk., Crouch-end, N. Aubrey, Miss A. K. 13, Canterbury-rd., Croydon. Aylward, Miss Amy, 35, Devonshire-st., Portland-place, W. Balls, Miss, 8, Canninia-rd., , S.W. Banks, Miss Agnes, Marylands, Ifield Wood, Crawley, Sussex. Beecroft, Miss Ada, Willow-grove-ho., Leeds. Berry, Miss Mabel, 61, Carlisle-mansions, Victoria-st., S.W. Beste, Miss Rosabelle, 43, Josephine-av. , Brixton-hill, S.W. Bethell, Miss Florence, 240, -mansions, Holloway-rd., N. Bird, Miss Rosa, c/o The Albion Concert Bureau, 298, Regent-st., S.W. Blackwall, Madame Carrie, Sloane-ho., Sloane-sq., S.W. Blamy, Miss Teresa, 36, Westwick-gdns., W. Kensington, W. Bond, Miss Maud, 24, Prestonville-rd., Brighton. BoutaU, Miss Harriet, 52, Hayter-rd., Brixton-hill, S.W. Boyle, Mrs. Amelia, 51, Grove-st., Newcastle-on-Tyne. Brereton, Mrs. W. H. 195, Adelaide-rd., N.W. Burnett, Mrs. Bertha, Cromer, Streatham-common, S.W. Burton, Miss Gertrude, 44, Penge-rd., S. Norwood, S.E. Calkin, Miss Mabel, 26, King Henry's-rd., S. Hampstead, N.W. Carter, Violet S. 13, SUver-st., Falcon-sq., E.C. Cavanagh, Miss Adelaide, 78, St. Paul's-rd., Canonbury, N. Cestria, Miss Louise, 45, Bridge-st., Chester. Challis, Miss Ella, 48, Tollington-park, N. Charles, Master Archie, 25, Tavistock-cres., Westbourne-pk., W. Charters, Miss Caroline Hildebrand, 10, Glengyle-ter., Edinburgh. Cherry, Miss Kate, 13, Pond-pl., Onslow-sq., S.W. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. 292 THE YEAE'S MUSIC. Clements, Miss Nellie, 6, Bouverie-rd., Stoke Newington, N. Coldrey, Miss Kate, 33, Greyhound-rd., Tottenham. Cove, Miss Kate, The Laburnums, St. Marks-sq., Kensington. Cowley, Miss Minnie, Ashley-ho., The Green, South Tottenham. Cromey, Miss Florence, 10, Oakfield-pl., Clifton, Bristol. Crouch, Miss Mary Elizabeth, 55, West Cumberland-st., Glasgow. Cuma, Miss Mary, 2, Berkeley-rd., Regent's-pk.-rd., N.W. Cundy, Madame, Gt. Portland-st., N.W. Davies, Miss Emily, c/o Mendelssohn Parry, II, Northumberland- mansion. Davies, Miss Emily, Severn-ho., Seven Sisters-rd., Finsbury-pk., N. Davies, Mrs. Mary, 5, Douro-pl., Victoria-rd., Kensington, W Day, Madame Eleanor, Strathaven, Hendon, N.W. De Solla, Miss Blanche, 5, Harrington-sq., N.W. De Solla, Miss Hadie, 5, Harrington-sq., N.W. Devonshire, Miss Amy, B. Lea-vale, Tenison-av., Cambridge. Devonshire, Miss Amy, 110, Broomwood-rd., Wandsworth. Dickens, Miss Charlotte, North End-ho., Stanhope-st., Mornington- crescent, N.W. Dormer, Miss Edith, 22, Disraeli-rd., Putney, S.W. Du Bedat, Miss Marie, 6, Roseford-gdns., Shepherd's Bush, London.W. Dubrucq, Madame Marie, Hillcrest, 52, Central-hill, Upper Norwood. Dutreuil, Miss Elise, 14, Beverley-rd., Anerley S.E. Ellerton, Miss Leonora, 32, Victoria-rd., Clapham-common, S.W. Eungbliit, Madame Jenny, 12, Archibald-rd., Tufnell-park, N. Faull, Miss Eugenie, 77, St. Agnes-pl.,Kennington-pk., S.E. Fletcher, Miss Amy, 45, Aberdeen-rd., Highbury Grange, N. Florence, Miss Ida, 31, Oxford-rd., Finsbury-pk., N. Formes, Miss Violet, 78, St. Paul's-rd., Canonbury, N. Fusselle, Miss Kate, Instow-ho., 37, Harrington-sq., N.W. Gambogi, Miss Elvira, 21, Manor-pl., Paddington, W. Geere, Miss Gertrude, 23, Upper Wellington-rd., Brighton. George, Madame Isabel, 18, Bolingbroke-rd., Kensington, W. Gray, Miss Cecilia, 171, Stanhope-st., N.W. Gwynne, Miss May, 30, Shepherd's Bush-rd., West Kensington-pk., W. Haddon, May, 43, St. Michael's-rd., Bowes-pk., N. Hammacott, Miss Rosina, 81, Gloucester ter., Hyde-pk., W. Harrison, Madame Lilla, c/o The Albion Concert Bureau, 298, Regent-st. Hoare, Miss M. 15, Mowbray-rd., Brondesbury, London, N.W. Holden, Miss Annie Elizabeth, 61, Toller-la., Bradford. Holding, Miss Amelia, 21, Manor-pl., Paddington, W. Holmes, Miss Marion, Auckland ho., 22, Linden-grove, Peckham- rye, S.E. Hotine, Miss Jessie, Craignorth, 33, Upper Bedford-pl., Russell-sq., W.C. Hughes, Miss Gertrude, 43, Compton-rd., Canonbury, N. Hutchinson, Mrs. 21, West Cromwell-rd., S.W. Inch, Mrs. Ellen, 6, Langholme-cres., Darlington. Inskip, Miss K. W. 38, Canonbury-rd., Islington, N. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. DIRECTORY OF VOCALISTS — SOPRANO. 293 Jackson, Miss Beatrice, Si, Tavistock-sq., W.C. Jeaffreson, Miss Lily Holcroft, 52, Clarendon-av., Leamington, Spa. Jones, Madame Julia, 106, Tumell-pk.-rd., N. Jones, Madame Minnie, 30, Farrant-av., Wood Green, N. Joran, Miss Pauline, 15, Mortimer-st., Cavendish-sq., W. Judge, Miss Clara M. 27, Medlar-st., Camberwell-rd., S.E. Kingsley, Miss Elsie, c/o The Albion Concert Bureau, 298, Regent-st., W. Kovrigin, MissDe, 2, First-av., Cliftonville, Margate. Kuhn, Miss Adele, 21, Forest Drive, Leytonstone. Landergan, Miss Florence, 38, Maryland's-rd., Maida-vale, W. Lawrie, Miss Annie, 25, Grafton-rd., West Kensington, W. Lean, Miss Amy, 8, Radnor-pl., Plymouth. Leoni, Miss Florence, 26, Bryanston-st., Portman-sq., W. Leslie, Miss Edith 7, Colville-sq., W. Leslie, Miss Maud, 41, Crystal Palace-rd., Dulwich, S.E. r Lewin, Miss Blanche, Claremont, Ford-pk.-rd., Plymouth. Liebhart, Madame Louise, 67, Warwick-rd., Maida-vale, W. Loaring, Madame Ada, Merrion, 22, Wellington-rd., Peckham, S.E. Loder, Miss Alice, II, Petherton-rd., Canonbury, N. Mackenzie, Miss Elsie, 27, Torrington-sq., W.C. Maitland, Madame Agnes, 25, Falkland-rd., N.W. Mallia, Madame Marie, Claremont, Hermon-hill, Snaresbrook, N.E. Mallows, Miss Annie, 9, Warrington-gdns., Maida-vale, W. Manton, Miss Florence, 30, Frederick-st., Gray's Inn-rd., W.C. Maris, Miss Stella, 70, Hillier-rd., Wandsworth-common, S.W. Marks, Miss Marie, Augustus-ho., 91, Amhurst-rd., Hackney, N.E. Marshall, Miss Edith, 380, Brixton-rd., S.W. Maxted, Miss Gertrude, Ferrybridge-ho., Clifton-gdns., Maida-vale, W Mayes, Miss Kathleen, 77, Coltman-st., Hull. Miller, Miss Ethel, The Royal Mews, Buckingham-palace, S.W. Millet, Mr- Ben, 78, St. Paul's-rd., Canonbury, N. Molitor, Miss Amelie, 6, Sunderland-terrace, Bayswater, W. Molteno, Miss Agnes, 12, Andover-rd., Southsea. Monk, Miss Florence, 4, Northolme-rd., Highbury-pk., London, N. Monteith, Madame Zippora, 17, Alma-sq., Abbey-rd , N.W. Moody, Madame Fanny, 15, King's-st., Portman-sq., W. Moore, Miss Ada, 2, Markham-sq., Sloane-sq., S.W. Moore, Madame Bertha, 29, Clarendon-rd., Holland-pk. -avenue, W. Mordaunt, Miss Grace, 107, Richmond-rd., Hackney, N.E. Morgan, Miss Gwynneth, 19, Holland-pk.-avenue, W. Morton, Miss Mary, c/o Mr. Lloyd Edwards, Poplar School of Music, 237, East India-rd., London. Moss, Miss Rose, 29, Coburg-rd., OldKent-rd., S.E. Motterway, Miss Alice, 119, Gurney-rd., Stratford, E. Mullen, Madame Adelaide, Oxford and Cambridge-mansions, Hvde- park, W. Munn, Miss Ada, 74, St. John's-rd., Clapham Junction, S.W. Nicholls, Miss Kate, Hampton-ho., Terrace-rd., Upton Manor, E. Nicholson, Miss Sissie, 20, Clyde-rd., Addiscombe, Croydon. Nightingale, Miss C. 18, Golden-sq., W. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. 294 THE YEAE'S MUSIC. Norledge, Madame Annie, 221, South Lambeth-rd., S.W. Paget, Madame Adeline, 8, Argyll-st., W. Palliser, Miss Esther, 45, Rossetti-mansions, Cheyne-walk, S.W. Parsons, Madame Annie, 102, Sparkenhoe-st., Leicester. Pate, Miss Lily, Avenue-ho., Lewisham, S.E. Pedgrift, Master Frederic, 59, Grandison-rd., S.W. Phillips, Miss Louis, 172, Adelaide-rd., N.W. Plante, Miss Edith R., 44, Hampstead-rd., N.W. Powell, Miss Blanche, 154, Elgin-av., Maida Vale. Powles, Miss Edith, Vere-lo., Willington, Burton-on-Trent. Price, Miss Jennie Maldwyn, Southfield, Hornsea, Hull. Pritchard, Miss Jennie, c/o Mendelssohn Parry, II, Northumberland-mans. Purvis, Miss Maggie, 33, Cheniston- gardens, Kensington, W. Quail, Miss A. 15, Stamford-hill, N. Quick, Miss Selina, 3, Marco-rd., Hammersmith, W. Redfern, Miss Lilian, 19, Lawn-rd., Haverstock-hill, N.W. Richards, Miss M., 38, St. John's-pk., N. Richards, Miss Marianne, 42, Pemberton-gdns., Upper Holloway, N. Robinson, Miss Minnie, 6, Baker-st., W. Rock, Miss Louise, 26, Annandale-rd., Greenwich, S.E. Rock, Madame Marianne, 26, Annandale-rd., Vanbrugh-hill, Greenwich, S.E. Rogers, Miss Martha Eleanor, School for the Blind, Hardman-st., Liver pool. Rose, Madame Clara Samuell, 3, Gordon-pl., Gordon-sq., W.C. Roselli, Miss M. Alice, Holme-lo., 9, Clyde-st., Redclifie-gdns., London, S.W. Rowe, Miss Aimee, 66, Bolingbroke-grove, Wandsworth-common, S.W. Rowe, Miss Mary Ethel, J 13, Park-st., Greenheys, Manchester. Ruthven, Miss Edith, 25, Cambridge-rd., Gunnersbury, Chiswick, W. Sargent, Miss Amy, 124, Marylebone-rd., N.W. Saxon, Miss Marie, 36, Silverthorne-rd., Battersea, S.W. Serpell, Miss Edith, 5, Poplar-av., Willesden-green, N.W. Shaloe, Miss K. 50, Christchurch-rd., Streatham-hill, S.W. Simons, Miss Alice, 19, Stamford-hill, N. Simpson, Miss Marguerite, 17, Henderson-ter., Edinburgh. Sinclair, Miss A. E. 46, Ringstead-rd., Catford, S.E. Smart, Madame Laura, 50, Church-st., Liverpool. Smith, Miss Kate, 54, Bonham-rd., Brixton-hill, S.W. Smith, Miss Annie Gill, 16, Bridge-st., Evesham. Smith, Madame Bessie Monten, 35. Hayter-rd., Brixton-hill, S.W. Snow, Miss Gertrude, Trent-ho., Oxford-rd., Gunnersbury, W. Spackman, Miss Agnes E., 3, Barnard- vil., Bathwick, Bath. Spoor, Miss Edith Gwenllian, 69, Manor-rd., Brockley, London, S.E. Stanesby, Madame C. R. 104, Ferme-pk.-rd., Hornsey, N. Stow, Miss Edith, 9, Hilldrop-rd., Camden-rd"., N. Sugden, Miss Alice, 56, Harrington-st., Hampstead-rd., N.W. Swift, Miss Helen, 77, Ormskirk-st., St. Helen's, Lancashire. Swinfen, Miss Annie, 6, Eskdale-villas, Mostyn-rd., Brixton, S.W. Talbot, Miss Clarissa, 56, Ondine-rd., E. Dulwich, S.E. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. DIKECTORY OF VOCALISTS — MEZZO-SOPRANO. 295 Taylor, Miss FredericaB. 47, Cambridge-gdns.,N. Kensington, London, W. Tetley, Mrs. Hamilton, 6, Wilberforce-rd., Finsbury-pk., N. Thudlchum, Miss, II, Pembroke-gdns., Kensington, W. Tomkins, Miss Gertrude, 13, Endwell-rd., Brockley, S.E. Tomlinson, Madame Henrietta (Mrs. S. Midgley), 12, Oak-av., Bradford. Trust, Mrs. Helen, 33, Grove End-rd., N.W. Tudor, Miss Minnie, 2, Rochester-rd., Camden-rd., N.W. Turnbull, Miss Lilian, 10, Cecile-pk. , Crouch-end, N. Vickery, Miss Ethel M. I, Nightingale-sq., Balham, S.W. Villiers, Marie, Osnabruch, Harringay-pk., Crouch-end, N. Walton, Mrs. Ellis, 102, Belsize-rd., Hampstead, N.W. Ward, Miss Lily Marshall, 14, Peel-st., Nottingham. Warr, Miss A. C. 27, Raul-rd., Peckham, S.E. Watkinson, Miss Francis, 33, Lett-rd., Stratford, E. Webber, Madame Bessie, 72, Queen's-rd., Finsbury-pk., N. Wesson, Mrs. Herbert, 335, Goldhawk-rd., Ravenscourt-pk., W. Whatford, Mrs. Clara, 13, Cleveland- ter., Middlesborough. Whitfield-Rose, Madame, 33, Gordon-rd., Peckham, S.E. Wilkinson, Miss Urquhart, 209, Sumatra-rd., West Hampstead, N.W. Wilmot-Briggs, Miss, 85, London-rd., Clapton, N.E. Winn, Miss Ethel, " Winnstay," Chatsworth-rd., Brondesbury, N.W. Wright, Miss Etta, Brightholme, 28, Albany-rd., Stroud-green, N. Woodford, Miss Esmee, 67, Eardley-cres., Earl's Court, London, S.W.

MEZZO-SOPRANO VOCALISTS. Barsdorf, Miss Florence, 43, Romola-rd., Herne-hill, S.E. Batstone, Miss Alice M. 36, Farnley-rd., South Norwood, S.E. Brooks, Miss Louey, 170, Buckingham Palace-rd., S.W. Carole, San Madame, 3, Gayton-rd., Harrow. Carter, Miss Emerson, 14, Northanger-rd., Streatham-common, S.W. Davis, Miss Gwen, 88, North Side, Clapham-common, S.W. Farrell, Miss Amy, Belair, Trent-rd., Brixton-hill, S.W. Fawssett, Mrs. Jeanie, 80, Grosvenor-gdns., Haven-green, Ealing, W. Flower, Miss May, Branksome, Ormeley-rd., Balham, S.W. France, Miss Louis, Glencairn, Alderbrook-rd., Clapham-common. Francis, Miss Rosa, c/o J. H. Jay, 19, Pembury-grove, Clapton, N.E. For Oratorios, Cantatas, Ballad Concerts, Banquets, At Homes, &c. ; in London or Provinces. Goodwin, Miss Lucie, Holly-bank, The Park, South Norwood, S.E. Gordon, Miss Marion, 40, Hogarth-rd., Earl's Court, S.W. Green, Miss Rosa, 36, York-st., Portman-sq., W. Grimsdick, Miss E. A. 149, Barnsbury-rd., Islington, N. Hanson, Miss R. 4, Cannon-hill, Birkenhead. Hardy, Miss Kate, 23, Adelaide-rd., N.W. Hemery, Madame Valentine, 12, Hanover-st., Peckham, S.E. Hull, Madame Kate, 28, Seven Sisters-rd., Holloway, N. James, Miss Katherine, 139, Amesbury-av., Streatham-hill, S.W. Johnston, Miss Ella, 167, Fairfoot-rd., Bow, E. ukes, Madame Haigh, 22, Camden-grove, Peckham, S.E. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires oan effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. 296 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Kreuz, Miss Fannie, 69, Bethune-rd., Stamford-hill, N. Lambourne, Miss May, 46, Selhurst-rd., Selhurst, S.E. Leo, Miss Rosa, 18, Maclise-rd., Kensington, W. Marks, Miss Ethel, Margrave-ho., St. Albans, Herts. Oakeshott, Miss Alice, 26, Mount-pk.-cres., Ealing, W. Pate, Miss Jessie, Waverly-college, Silverdale, Sydenham, S.E. Pryer, Miss Blanche, 105, Stondon-pk., Forest-hill, S.E. Pulvermacher, Miss Lena, 9, Bleinheim-gdns., Willesden-gr., N.W Reeves, Miss Sims, The Cottage, South Norwood-hill, S.E. Rogers, Miss Frances, 22, Cecile-pk., Crouch-end, N. Sargood, Miss Mary, 143, St. George's-rd., Southwark, S.E. Seddon, Miss Gertrude A. 85, Dempsey-st., Stepney, E. Wacher, Madame, 75, Union-grove, Clapham, S.W. "Webb, Miss Nellie, Highbury-villa, 183, Stanstead-rd., Forest -hill. Williams, Miss Jessie, Thanet Hall, Margate. Willis, Miss Nellie, 9, Rochester -ter., Camden-rd., N.W. Wolveley, Miss Helen de, 744, High-rd., Tottenham, N. CONTRALTO VOCALISTS. Alguro, Mdlle. Clelia, 119, Avenell-rd., Aubert-pk., Highbury, N. Barber, Miss Constance, 21, Granard-rd., Wandsworth-common, S.W. Barnard, Miss Dora, 6, Lordship-pk., Stoke Newington. Bevans, Miss Ethel, 87, Camden-rd., N.W. Birch, Miss, Wisteria-ho., Wisteria-rd., Lewisham, S.E. Blinkhorn, Miss Marian, 20, Langham-st., Portland-pl., W. Bourne, Madame Florence, Ingle-nook, Poplar-av., Edgbaston, Birmingham. Browning, Miss Jessie, c/o Mendelssohn Parry, 11, Northumberland-mans., W. Bunsen, Mdlle. Victoria de, 144, Bloomfied-ter., Westbourne-ter., W. Chamberlain, Miss Minnie, 9, St. Mary's-rd., Westbourne-pk., W. Claydon, Miss Bessie, 3a, Tremadoc-rd., Clapham, S.W. Clegg, Miss Edith, 21, Manor-pl., Paddington, W. Clive, Miss Beryl, 235, New-cross-rd., S.E. Clough, Miss Maude, Fontenay, (Filday-rd.), Lewisham, S.E. Coleman, Madame Helen, 649A, Wandsworth-rd., S.W. Coleman, Miss May, 90, Holland-rd., Kensington, W. Cooper, Mrs. E. J. 21, Hemberton-rd., Clapham, S.W. Corner, Miss Lillian, 22, Campbell-rd., Bow, E. Cornmell, Mrs. 4, Eldon-rd., Kensington, W. Crane, Miss Florence, 75, Upper-Lichlield-grove, Finchley, N. Crux, Madame E. 8, Elgin-av., Maida Vale, W. Croft, Miss Florence, 75, Brecknock-rd., N.W. Dafforne, Madame Rose, 136, Junction-rd., N. Dore, Miss Bessie, 10, Park-hall-rd., East Finchley, N. Edwards, Miss Flora, 29, Ferndale-rd., Clapham, S.W. Evans, Miss Maude, 204, Albion-rd., Stoke Newington, N. Evans- Warwick, Madame, 25, Tavistock-cres., Westbourne-pk., W. Fairman, Miss Alice, 21, Westwick-gdns., West Kensington, W. Fenn, Miss Susetta, Witney-ho., 29, Acre-lane, Brixton, S.W. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. DIRECTOR? OF VOCALISTS— CONTRALTO. 297 Foxcroft, Miss Emily, 76, Calabria-rd., Highbury, N. Gibson, Miss Evelyn B. 13, Grove-rd., Willesden-gr., N.W. Gilbert, Ethie, 40, Ferme-pk.-rd., Stroud-gr., N. Glove, Miss Florence, 30, Calabria-rd., Highbury, N. Goodwin, Miss Clarissa, Holly Bank, The Park, S. Norwood, S.E. Grahame-Coles, Madame, 34, Formosa-st., Maida Vale, W. Grant, Miss Bessie, 38, Florence-rd., Stroud-gr., N. Grant, Miss Winifred, 25, River-st., E.C. Grey, Madame Annie, 143, Princes-st., Edinburgh. Gwydyr, Miss Adela, 249, Ladbroke-grove, Bayswater, W. Hands, Miss Edith, 23, Burgoyne-rd., Harringay, N. Harris, Miss Bayley, The Cabin, Twyford, Berks. Harding, Miss Clara, L. 23, Oppidan's-rd., N.W. ; and Nelson-ter., De- vizes-rd., Salisbury. Hart, Miss Emily, 33, Castle-gate, Newark-on-Trent. Hawkins, Miss Florence J. 5, Crossfield-rd.,' Hampstead, N.W. Hills, Hettie, 7. Burgoyne rd., Harringay, N. Hipwell, Miss Frances, 23, Holmdale-rd., West Hampstead, N.W. Hooton, Miss Marie, 47, Ridgmount-gdns., W.C. Hoskins, Miss Florence, 90, Oxford-gdns., Notting-hill, W. Hovey, Miss Lilian, Belle-villa, 82, Norfolk-rd., Sheffield. Howard-Hodges, Miss Winifred, Goring-on-Thames, and RAM., Hanover-sq., W. Hubbard, Mabel, 49, Bromfelda-rd., Clapham, S.W. Hulme, Miss Helen, 18, Philbeach-gdns., S.W. Inverni, Madame Elise, Portland-pl., W. Jack, Miss Muriel, 6, Whittingstall-rd., Fulham, S.W. Johnstone, Miss Lucie, 13, Cromwell-grove, West Kensington. Jones, Miss Hannah, c/o Mendelssohn Parry, 11, Northumberland-mans. Kehrein, Miss Marie, 24, Malvern-rd., Hornsey, N. Kellaway, Miss Theresa, 19, Shelbourne-rd., Holloway, N. Kimbell, Miss H., 379, Hornsey-rd., N. King, Miss Lizzie, Hill Top, Wallwood-rd., Leytonstone. Kingsley, Miss Sissie, c/o The Albion Concert Bureau, 298, Regent-st. Kirton, Madame Minnie, 5, Harringay-pk., Crouch-end., N. Kirton, Miss Minnie, 8, Ivy-gardens, Crouch-end. Lake, Miss Rosa, 43, Freegrove-rd., Camden-rd., N.W. Langford, Miss Jennie, 38, Albany-st., Hull. Latter, Miss M. E., 16, Belmont-hill, Lee, S.E. Law, Madame Lena, 53, Alexandra-rd., St. John's-wood, N.W. Layton, Miss Annie, Stanley-ho., Milner-st., Cadogan-sq., S.W. Leslie, Miss Edith, 7, Colville-sq., W. Lindo, Miss B., 61, Warrington-cres., Maida-vale, W. Lynne, Miss Mary, 27, Offley-rd., Brixton-rd., S.W. Lymn,Madame Fanny (Mrs. G. E. Rowe), 1, Mansfield-grove, Nottingham. Maas, Madame Joyce, 18, Park Side, Albert-gate, S.W. Macaulay, Miss Gertrude, 198, Belsize-rd., Kilburn, N.W. Major, Miss Ethel, Cloudesley-st., Islington, N. Marchant, Miss Ellen, 22, Walham-gr., Fulham, S.W. Martin, Miss Amy, Trentham, Forest-hill, S.E. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. 298 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. May, Madame Marie, 50, Bramfield-rd., Wandsworth-common, S.W. Mayfield, Miss Gertrude, 100, Hereford-rd., Paddington, W. McKay, Mrs. Bradshawe, 44, Highbury-pl., N. McKenzie, Madame Marian, Prince's-ho., Victoria-st., S.W. Meer, Mrs. Clara, 23, Marlborough-rd., Bradford. Michie, Miss Pattie, 10, Springfield-rd., N.W. Miller, Madame Lucy, 92, Norroy-rd., Putney, S.W. Molson, Miss Annie, 8, Brownlow-st., Holbom, W.C. Morgan, Miss Mary, 19, Holland-pk.-av., W. Neal, Miss Lizzie, 34, Sutherland-av., W. Nutter, Miss Edith, The Pollard Elms, Upper Clapton, N.E. Old, Miss Susie S. Gascoyne, 141, Edgware-rd., W. Olive, Madame Stephanie, 65, Fortess-rd., N.W. Oliver, Miss Florence, 4, Upper Phillimore-gdns., W. Oxford, Miss Alys, Harringay-rd., Harringay-pk., N. Pack, Miss Dorothea, 24, Malmesbury-rd., Bow. Pate, Miss Ella, Avenue-ho., Lewisham, S.E. Pettican, Miss Helen, 142, Marylebone-rd., N.W. Plowitz-Cavour, Madame Paula, 136, Adelaide-rd., N.W. ; and 167, New Bond-st., W. Pratt, Miss A. Royston, Amberley, Palmer's-gr. Prenton, Miss Maude, 86, Netherwood-rd., W. • Rees, Miss Alys, 43, Lancaster-rd., Notting-hill, W. Richardson, Mrs. Frank, 68, South-hiU-pk., Hampstead. Riga, Madame Edna, 142, Elgin-av., Maida-vale, W. Robinson, Mrs. Hamilton, 54, Baron's Court-rd., West Kensington, W. Robinson, Madame Rina, 95, Carleton-rd., Tufnell-pk., N. Oratorios, Ballads, &c. ; of Royal Albert and Queen's Halls, London, Cam bridge, Sheffield, &c. Robiolio, Madame Frederica, 176, Piccadilly, London, W. Sartly, Miss Beatrice, 1, Harley-rd., Hampstead, N.W. Saunders, Miss Helen, 25, Cloudesley-st., Barnsbury, N. Severn, Miss Marion, 32, Baker-st., W. Severn, Miss Marion, 84, Baker-st., Portman-sq., London, W. Slater, Miss Ada, 54, Dunsmure-rd., Stamford-hill, N. Smith, Miss Hamilton, 61, Warwick-rd., Maida Vale, London, W. Spackman, Miss Charlotte, 14, Albert-pl., Cheltenham. Sterling, Madame Antoinette, 125, Ashley-gdns., S.W. Stones, Miss Annie, 21, Manor-pl., Paddington, W. Sweeney, Miss Lottie, 86, Town-st., Armley, nr. Leeds. Taylor, Miss Edith, Longford, Gloucester. Thiel, Madame Margaret, (nee Pfeilschmidt), 125, Eccles Old-rd., Pendle ton, Manchester. Thomas, Madame Eliza, Zion-ho., Harlesden, N.W. Trowbridge, Miss Leslie, 66, Acacia-rd., St. John's-wood, N.W. Van Heddeghem, Miss Blanche, 27, OfBey-rd., Brixton-rd., S.W. Venning, Miss Florence, 14, Angell-rd., Brixton. Vereker, Miss Margaret, 12, Endsleigh-gdns., W.C. Vinall, Madame Helen, 156, Kentish-town-rd., N.W. (of the St. James's Hall, Queen's Hall, and Provincial Concerts for Oratorios and Ballads). Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires) oan street this by arrangement with the Publishers. DIKECTOKY OF VOCALISTS — TENOK. 299 Ward, Miss Jessie Marshall, 14, Peel-st., Nottingham. Watkins, Mad,ame A. H., 30, Studholme-st., Peckham, S.E. Watkis, Miss Helena, 27, Park-rd., Forest-hill, S.E. Westcott, Miss Marie, 60, Mildmay-rd., N. Williams, Miss Rose, 18, Ashmere-grove, Brixton, S.W. Wilson, Miss Annie, 48, Slockwell-pk.-rd., S.W. Winn, Madame Cozens, 142, Church-rd., Tottenham, N.

ALTO VOCALISTS. Belmton, Francis, J. II, Elm-grove, Hammersmith, W. Button, H. Elliott, 13, Stratford-rd., Kensington, W. Davison, Munro, 142, Stroud Green-rd., N. Edwards, Albert Edward, 35, Knowle-rd., Brixton, S.W. Frost, W. A. 16, Amwell-st., E.C. Henry, Frank, 148, Earl's Court-rd., S.W. Knight, He'nry, 4, Umfreville-rd., Harringay, N. Lowe, H., 84, Second-av., Manor-pk., E. May, George, 67, Ad/s-rd., East Duhvich, S.E. Pawsey, Alfred, 84, Gresham-rd., Brixton, S.W. Powell, Thomas, 86, Waller-rd., New Cross, S.E. Ray, Charles, 21, Oakley-rd., Canonbury, N. Richardson, W. W. 35, Fitzwilliam-rd., Clapham, S.W. Shearing, S. C. 34, Marnock-rd., Crofton-pk., S.E. Thompson, H. 78. St. PauPs-rd., Canonbury, N.

TENOR VOCALISTS. Abbott, Walton, Arvon-cot., Pritchard-st., Wednesbury. Archer, Clavering, 27, Garfield-rd., Lavender Hill, S.W. Baker, Handel, 32, Union-grove, Clapham. Ball, George, 66, Ladbroke-grove, W. Banks, George, Kelvin-grove, Hereford. Barnardo, J. A. West London Institute of Music, 76, Edgware-rd., W. Bayne, James, 67, Carleton-o-d., Tufnell-pk., N. Beaumont, Henry, ia Oxford & Cambridge-mansions, Hyde-pk., W. Bennetts, Vivian, 15, Oxford Circus-av., W. Branscombe, Edward, 47, Ridgmont-gdns., W.C. Brown, Sadleno, 28, Milner-sq., Islington, N. Bucknell, T. F., Belgrave-gardens, Ilford, Essex. Bundock, W. Burwell, 36, Coniger-rd., Parson's Green, S.W. Burdge, George, Neo-villa, Mervan-rd., Brixton, S.W. Butler, Charles J. 127, St. John's-rd., St. John's, S.E. Cairns, E. Wilson, 26, Hanover-pk., Peckham, S.W. Cassidy, Thomas, Granville-ho., St. John's-pk., N. Chadwick, Charles, 35, Beauchamp-rd, Lavender Hill, S.W. Chandos, Lloyd, 32, Addison-rd. North, Holland-pk., W. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. 300 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Cheesman, Alfred, 30, Kildoran-rd. , Brixton, S.W. Cheeseman, F. W. 94, Ashbury-rd., Shaftesbury-pk., S.W. Chilley, Charles, 38, Carson-rd., West Dulwich, S.E. Clayton, D'Arcy, 75, Brecknock-rd., N.W. Coates, William, 6, Shaftesbury-rd., Hammersmith, W. Coles, George, 8, Akerman-rd., Brixton, S.W. Constable, Clifford, 28, Heslop-rd., Balham-pk.-rd., S.W. Cooper, Henry, 36, Lonsdale-sq., N. , Court, Arthur, II, Grove Hill-rd., -pk., S.E. Cozens, Fred. Eversleigh, Vernon-rd., Clapham, S.W. Cross, J. Lynton, 4, Fairfax-rd., Wightman-rd., N. Dalzell, Edward, 9, Chivalry-rd., Wandsworth-common. David, Trefeleyn, 16, St. Peter's-st., Islington, N. Davis, Frederic William, 123, Wakehurst-rd., Wandsworth-common, London, S.W. Deane, Montague, 48, Croftdown-rd., Highgate-rd., N.W. Dene, Mervyn, 64, Westbourne-pk. -villas, W. Dunn, Sinclair, 67, Berners-st., W. • Edmonds, Frank, 115, Abbeville -rd., Clapham, S.W. Ellison, Charles, 42, Florence-rd., New Cross, London, S.E. Emlyn, Herbert, 112, Seymour-rd., Harringay-pk., N. Esmond, Wilfred, 16, Clifford's-inn, E.C. Evans, Richard, 297, Camden-rd., N. Ferrand, Lyon, 5, Ashburton-pl., Cambridgeport, Mass., U.S.A. Finlay, Duncan, Bedford-ho., Spurstow-rd., Hackney, N.E. Ford, R. Moffat, 15, Red Lion-sq., W.C. Ford, Walter, II, Langham-st., W. Foxon, William Drabble, 5, Broomgrove-cres., Sheffield. Franckeiss, Henry B. c/o The Albion Concert Bureau, 298, Regent-st., W. Gawthrop, James, 5, Hazelmere-rd., Brondesbury-rd., N.W. Geese, Edward, 17, Clarence-rd., Gunnersbury-rd., W. Goodworth, W. G. W. 72, Queen's-rd., Finsbury-pk., N. Grace, Walter, 27, Saisford-st., N.W. Graham, Murray, Coundon, Orleans-rd., Hornsey-rise, N. Gregory, George Herbert, 15, Wilham-bank, Boston. Greenwood, Alfred, 109, Talgarth-rd.. West Kennsington, W. Greenhill, J. 13, St. Mary's-ter., Paddington, W. Griffin, T. Bennett, 49, Queen's-rd., Finsbuiy-pk., N. Grover, Ager, 29, Clapham-rd., S.W. Grover, Herbert, 6, Cork-st., W. Guetary, Senor, c/o W. Adlington, 224, Regent-st., W. Hall, F. E. 63, Ashmere-rd., St. Peter's-pk., W. Hardy, Maskell, Handel-ho., 9, Bramfield-rd., Wandsworth-com., S1W. Henderson, Dalgety, Gothic-lodge, Lordship-lane, Dulwich. Director of " The Bohemians " (Smoking Concerts) Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen-st., W.C. Howgrave, Frank, 56, Granville-pk., Blackheath, S.E. Humphry, E. F. 83, King's-rd., Chelsea, S.W. Humphreys. Maldwyn, 6, Cork-st., W. Hyde, F. C. Field, Lea- Vale, Tenison-av., Cambridge. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. DIKECTOKY OF VOCALISTS — TENOR. 301 Ingram, Walter, 113, Landcroft-rd., East Dulwich, S.E. Tenor and Elocutionist, for Oratorios, Concerts, Banquets, &c. Complete Vocal and Elocutionary Recitals provided. Isom, Sydney, 80, St. George's-av., Tufnell-pk. James, Albert, 29, Paget-rd., Stoke Newington, N. Johnson, Ben, 220, Uxbridge-rd., Ealing, W. Jones, Hirwen, 8, Nottingham-pl., W. Jones, Sidwell, 3, Birnam-rd., Tol!ington-pk., N. Jones, Norman McLeod, c/o The Albion Concert Bureau, 298,Regent-st.,W. Jones, W. Tod, c/o The Albion Concert Bureau, 298, Regent-st., W. Kearton, Harper, Salcott-rd., Wandsworth-common. Kenningham, Alfred, Orpheus-lodge, Coniger-rd., Parson's-green, S.W. Knight, William, 65, Santos-rd., Wandsworth, S.W. Lane, Patrick Chattdeau Bernard, 10, Denmark-av., Wimbledon. Lewys, Dyved, 42, Ainger-rd., Primrose Hill, N.W. Lorimer, George, 13, Trossachs-rd., East Dulwich, S.E. Luke, Gerald R. 32, St. John's-hill-grove, New Wandsworth, S.W. Macgregor, Leslie, 13, Charlotte-rd., Wallington. Mackway, Walter, S. Ambrose, Vernon-rd., Clapham, London, S.W. Marion, Sidney, 42, Norcott-rd., Stoke Newington, N. McGuckin, Barton, Junior Constitutional Club, Piccadilly. McKay, Iver, 3, Merton-rd., South Hampstead, N.W. Nicholl, William, 8, Weymouth-st., Portland-pl. , W. O'Shaughnessy, J. 50, Goldhurst-ter., South Hampstead, N.W. Packer, W. Fred, 104, St. Paul's-rd., Camden-sq., N.W. Page, Wills, 24, Shardeloes-rd., New Cross, S.E. Pawsey, H. W. 15, Hurley-rd., Lower Kennington-lane, S.E. Pearce, A. 30, Henslove-rd., East Dulwich. Pearce, Faithful, c/o Mendelssohn Parry, 1 1, Northumberland-mansions. Pepper, Wilfrid, 76, Hewitt-rd., Harringay, N. Phillips, Edmund, 22, Portland-pl. South, Clapham-rd., S.W. Pinnington. Alfred, 50, Overstrand-mansions, Battersea-pk., S.W Pocklington, W. H. 5, Arthur-rd., Holloway, N. Pottowe, Manners, 163, Fernhead-rd., St. Peter's-pk., W. Pounds, Courtice, 89B, Buckingham-palace-rd. , S.W. Poynter, E. D. 62, Ridge-rd., Stroud Green, N. Probert, John, 7, Oak-villas, -rd., N. Reynolds, Frank W., 259, Kennington-rd., S.E. Richardson, A. H. 58, Pellatt-grove, Wood Green, N. Richards, Gwilym, 30, Redburn-st, Tedworth-sq., Chelsea, S.W. Robinson, W. J. Shakespeare, c/o The Albion Concert Bureau, 298, Regent- st., W. Rogers, F. 22, Cecile-pk, Crouch End, N. Rook, S. Filmer, 114, Loughborough-pk., Brixton. Roome, Leonard, 47, Mayola-rd., Clapton, N.E. Schofield, S. 78, St. Paul's-rd., Canonbury, N. Seddon, George T. H. 85, Dempsey-st., Stepney, E. Selby, Arthur, 47, Caldervale-rd., Elms-rd., Clapham-pk., S.W. Slaughter, Henry, 8, Freemantle-rd , Forest Gate, E. Smith, Braxton, 61, Carlisle-mansions, Victoria-st., S.W. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. 302 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Smith, Kingston, 70, Hanley-rd., Crouch-hill, N. St. Aubyn, Douglas, 50, Lancaster-rd., Stroud-green, N. Stedman, John, 58, Berners-st., W. Strickland, R. E. 35, Oakley-rd., Canonbury, N. Stronach, John Alexander Younger, 30, Haddington-pl., Edinburgh. Strong, David, 4, Finborough-rd., Fulham-rd., S.W. Strong, Charles, 86, Waller-rd., New Cross, S.E. Stubbs, Harry,, 98, HoUand-rd., Brixton, S.W. Tapley, Joseph, c/o Alfred Moul, 16, Shaftesbury-av., W. Thompson, Arthur, 16, Hilldrop-rd., N. Thomas, Arthur, 9, Ormonde-ter., Regent's-pk., N.W. Toomer, Walter, 8, Hanley-rd., Hornsey-rise, N. Triggs, Richard, 33, Huntington-st., Barnsbury, N. Turnpenny, Henry, Southgate-rd., Wood Green, N. Van Lennep, M. 48, Bessborough-st., S.W. Walshe, William, c/o The Albion Concert Bureau, 298, Regent-st., W. Weston, Arthur, 52 and 53, Newgate-st., E.C. Whitaker, Frederick, 3D, Montague-mansions, Portman-sq., W. White, C. A., 40, Fenwick-rd., East Dulwich, S.E. Williams Fredk. 39, Upper Tulse-hUl, S.W. Wilmot Arthur, 173, St. James's-rd., Croydon, Surrey. Young, William James, Heaton-vil., 69, Heaton Moor-rd., nr. Stockport, and 51, Barton-arcade, Manchester.

BARITONE VOCALISTS. Abecasis, Signor Victor, 1 6, Carlton- villas, Cricklewood, N.W. Akhurst, Charles, 1, Lynton-rd., Brondesbury, N. W. Archer, Edgar, c/o The Albion Concert Bureau, 298, Regent-st., W. Avery, John, 63, Windsor-rd., Forest Gate, E. Bailey, Henry, 49, Richmond-gdns., W. Kensington-pk., W. Bayley, Reuben, 70, Fentiman-rd., Clapham-rd., S.W. Barrington, Reginald, 4, Nash's-cottage, Earlsfield, S.W. Bentley, Alfred, 56, Mildmay-grove, N. Birch, Frederick, 4, Down's-rd., Clapton, N.E. Bispham, David, 19, Kensington-gore, S.W. Black, Broughton, 2, Ormonde-ter., Regent's-pk., N.W. Blackney, James, 105, Woodstock-rd., Finsbury-pk., N. Borwell, A. Montague, 8, Clifford's-inn, Fleet-st.,E.C, Oratorios, Ballads, Albert Hall, Queen's Hall, St. James's Hall, and Crystal Palace Concerts, &c. Bowen, F. 79, Mildmay-pk., N. Brand, James, 20, Honiton-rd., Kilburn, N.W. Breeze, Louis, 68, Clova-rd., Forest Gate, E. Broadbent, Frank, 142, Marylebone-rd., N.W. Bruce, Arnold, 56, Forburg-rd., Stoke Newington, N.E. Busby, Arthur, 32, St. Oswald's-rd., West Brompton, S.W. Canton, William Josef, 50, Church-st., Liverpool. Carter, Robinson, 20, Morella-rd., Wandsworth-common, S.W. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires cam effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. DIRECTORY OF VOCALISTS— BARITONE. 303 Claus, Josef, 57, Sydney-st., Chelsea. Coates, John, 9M, Hyde-pk.-mansions, W. Collings, Edward, 485, Old Kent-rd., S.E. Engagements accepted for Sacred, Ballad, and Select Jovial Concerts, Clubs, &c. Colville, H. 20, Cambridge-gdns., Hanwell, W. Cope, S. Surrey-lodge, Queen's-rd., S. Norwood, S.E. Coxford, Arthur P., Glemsford-ho., 10, Parkhouse-st., Camberwell, S.E. Crane, William, 27, Prince of Wales-rd., N.W. Croker, Norris, 24, The Avenue, Brondesbury, N.W. Teacher of Singing, Author of Handbook for Singers, and Seventy Vocal Exercises; Augener. Crook, Thomas, 33, Pancras-sq., N.W. Crowther, William, 21, Sewardstone-rd., N.E. Cunliife, Wilfrid, 19, Upper Gloucester-pl., Dorset-square. Davies, Merrion, 5, Burns's-rd., Harlesden, N.W. Davis, Jeff, 6, Forest-pl., Leytonstone. Defty, Alfred E. Gresham-ho., 67, Pepys-rd., New Cross, S.E. Dene, Marvyn, c/o W. Adlington, 224, Regent-st., W. Denis, Gilbert, 2, Talbot-villa, Wembley. Dennant, Robert, 4, Aubert-pk., N. Dewell, Alf. 39, Trafalgar-rd., Peckham, S.E. Dixon, Conway, 6, Overton-rd., Brixton, S.W. Dodds, Walter, 2, Trinity-pl., Windsor. Dutton, R. Courtier, care of The Albion Concert Bureau, 298, Regent-st., W. Dyott, William, I, Myrtle-cres., Acton, W. Evans, Sackville, 14, Greencroft-gdns., Hampstead, N.W. Ford, E. Hartley, 15, Kent-gdns., Ealing, W. Gee, A. H. 1, Angell-pk.-gdns., Brixton, S.W. George, Robert, 18, Bolinbroke-rd., Kensington, W. Gibson, Walter, Pyon's-inn-chambers, 303, Strand, W.C. Gibbs, Charles, 15, Blythe-rd., West Kensington, W. Goddard, R. Henri, 19, Oakfield-rd., Stroud Green, N. Gray, Hubert, 152, Seven Sisters-rd., N. Gray, S. Wesley, 43, Park-rd., New Wandsworth, S.W. Gray, Thomas S. The Laburnums, Trigon-rd., Clapham-rd., S.W. Grande, L. G. 50, Brecknock-rd., Camden-rd., N. Grice, Robert, 38, Tytherton-rd., Tufnell-pk., N. Hadley, J T. 56, Fairmount-rd., Brixton-hill, S.W. Haigh, A. P. 22, Camden-grove, Peckham, S.E. Hall, C. 128, Clarendon-st., Westbourne-sq., W. Heller, Gordon, 20, Blenheim-ter., Leeds Hoard, W. H. 46, Selhurst-rd., Selhurst. S.E. Holland, Edwin, 31, Nottingham-pl., W. Holt, Lancelot, 21, Whitehall-pk., N. Hosking, Frederic, 37, Lawford-rd., Camden-rd., N.W. Hustler, Abel, 90, Kennington-pk.-rd., S.E. Hutchinson, J. T. 9, Baker-st., Portman-sq., W. lies, Edward, 31, York-st., Portman-sq., \V. Jamieson, Sydney, 35, Elgin-av., Maida-vale, W. Singers wishful to emphasize special feature! of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. 304 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Jones, Marshall, 380, Brixton-rd., S.W. Lacy, F. St. John, Albany-chambers, York-st., Queen Anne's Gate, S.W. (see advt.) Lakeman, George, Dunster-ho., Hornsey-lane, N. Land, Frank, 12, Andover-rd., Southsea. Layton, Alfred J., Stanley-ho., Milner-st., Cadogan-sq., S.W. Lines, Pontis, 79, Fairfax-rd., South Hampstead, N.W. Ludwig, W. Wood Court, Hornsey-lane, N. Mackenzie, G. A. Fem-vUla, Mackenzie-rd., Beckenhara. Mannering, Sydney, 6, Wentworth-ter. , New Southgate. Marchant, Percy, 37, Clifton-rd., Peckham, S.E. Lyric Author and Composer and Teacher of Voice Production, available for Opera or Concerts. Marks, Emil, Augustus-ho., 91, Amhurst-rd., Hackney, N.E. Mason, Arthur P. 68, Chesilton-rd., Fulham, S.W. May, Harry, 28, Cathcart-hill, Highgate, N. Mepstead, George, 71, Graces-rd., Camberwell, S.E. Moore, Lionel, Haslemere, Ravensbourne-rd., Shortlands, Kent. Mummery, T. A. 17, Lincoln-rd., East Finchley, N. Musgrave, A. 2, Graces-rd., Camberwell. Nicholson, A. E. (Reginald Barrington), 61, Summerley-st., Earlsfield, S.W. Oliver, Frank, 21, St. James' s-mansions, West-end-lane, N.W. Oswald, Arthur L., 176, Belsize-rd., Hampstead, N.W. Penna, Frederic, St. Lawrence-mansions, Kilburn, N.W. Last Season's Lectures; Mendelssohn's portrait; "Elijah"; "Voice Training for Speaking and Singing " ; " Truth in Singing." Pate, Edgar F. Avenue-ho, Lewisham, S.E. Payne, Joseph, 6, Laurel-mansions, Fortune-gr.-rd., W. Hampstead, N.W. Phillips, Charles, 55, Holbein-house, Sloane-sq., S.W. Pierpoint, Bantock, 44, Plympton-rd., Brondesbury, N.W. Porter-Irwin, F. C. Rosedale, Ilford, Essex. Portway, Harold C. 76, Redesdale-st., Chelsea, S.W. Powley, Tom, 80, Margravine-gdns., West Kensington. Price, Daniel, Royal College of Music, South Kensington. Ranalow, F. 74, Nightingale-lane, Balham, S.W. Roberts, W. 2, Graces-rd., Camberwell. Russell, Reuben, 57, Market-st., Norfolk-sq., W. Sargood, Ernest, 65, Gurney-st., Walworth, S.E. Santley, Charles, 67, Carlton-hill, N.W. Sargent, Fred. A. Langley-rd., Watford. Shirtcliffe, H.F. 12, Kitto-rd., St. Catherine's-pk., S.E. Smith, Charles, Fairmead, WoodrifT-rd., Leytonstone, N.E. Smith, Etherington, 86, Waller-rd., New Cross, S.E. St. Aubyn, Victor, 1, Avenue-ter., Acton, W. Stewart, Shakespeare, 67, St. John's-rd. north, Holloway, N. Strugnell, Arthur, 142, Elgin-av., Maida-vale, W. Stubbs, George, 62, Holland-rd., Brixton, S.W. Surridge, C. W. 37, Douglas-rd., Canonbury, N. Singers wiehful to emphasize special features of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. DIRECTORY OP VOCALISTS — BASS. 305 Tabb, R. P. 71, Great Queen-st., W.C. Thevenard, Charles, Great Ormond-st., W.C. Thorn, Albert, 16, Cambridge-st., S.W. Thorn, Hansen, 115, Green-st., Upton-pk., N. Thorne, Gilbert, 12, Archibald-rd., Tufhell-pk., N. Thorp, Gabriel, 214, Ladbroke-grove, W. Principal London Concerts, Teacher of Singing, Baritone, "Sylvan Part Singers" (Male Voice Quartette). Tufnail, Musgrove, 22, Ferndale-rd., Clapham, S.W. Verrinder, Dr. C. G., 1, Finborough-rd., South Kensington, S.W. Villa, G. 31, Fitzroy-sq., W.C. Wallers, John, c/o The Albion Concert Bureau, 298, Regent-st., W. Wallet, Lorne, Brockhurst, Woodside-pk., Finchley, N. Walenn, Arthur, Lincoln-ho., Dartmouth-pk.-hill, N.W. Watkins, Alfred, 30, Studholme-st., Peckham, S.E. Watkin-Mills, R., Milbrook, East Putney, S.W. Welchman, C. W. F. 34, Narbonne-av., Clapham-common, S.W. Wills, Arthur, 1, Greencroft-gdns., N.W.

BASS VOCALISTS. Alderton, Alfred, 13, Southwold-rd., Upper Clapton. Aldred, J. H. The Woodlands, Spring Bank, Wigan. Archer, Edgar, 153, Adelaide-rd., N.W. Barlow, Arthur, 6, Beech-mansions, West Hampstead, N.W. Begg, A. Gordon, 31, Moore-pk.-rd., Fulham, S.W. Betts, W. Seamer, 19, Comyn-rd., Wandsworth. Bevan, Frederick, 21, Bonham-rd., Brixton-rise, S.W. Bishop, Samuel John, 29, Elmside, Exeter. Bonner, Arthur, 23, Streathbourne-rd., S.W. Brandt, Carl, 85, London-wall, E.C. Brereton, W. H. 195, Adelaide-rd., N.W. Budge, F. 28, Albert-sq., Clapham-rd., S.W. Bull, H. Whorlow, 156, Brooke-rd., Stoke Newington, N. Carter, Fred, W. 19, Mysore-rd., Clapham Junction, S.W. Cavanagh, Thomas, 78, St. Paul's-rd., Canonbury, N. Clive, F. Franklin, 87, Camden-rd., N.W. Collings, Edward, 485, Old Kent-rd., S.E. Engagements accepted for Sacred, Ballad and Select Jovial Concerts. (Clubs, &c.) Constable, Charles, 34, Sutherland-av., W. Donnelley, George, 29, Thornhill-sq., Barnsbury, N. Formes, Conrad, 78, St. Paul's-rd., Canonbury, N. Fowler, Adolph, 127, Gloucester- rd., Regent's-pk., N.W. Glencorse, Peter, 30, Pitt-st., Edinburgh. Gomme, S. B. Gateside, Eastern-rd., East Finchley. Grieves, T. A. 29, Baronsmere-rd., East Finchley. Griffiths, Percy B. c/o Albion Concert Bureau, 298, RegeDt-st., W. Grove, Ben, 38, Bassein-pk.-rd., Shepherd's Bush, W. Habbijam, Frederic, 16, Anstey-rd., Camberwell, S.E. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of tbelr repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. X 306 THE YEAR'S MUSIC. Harm, W. "W. 61, Benwell-rd., Drayton-pk., N. Harvey, Frank, Hillcrest, 52, Central-hill, Upper Norwood, S.E. Hastings, William, 19, Warbeck-rd., Uxbridge-rd., W. Heller, P. Gordon, 20, Blenheim-ter., Leeds. Henry, Charles E. c/o Bell Organ Co., Ltd., 49, Holborn Viaduct, E.C. Solo Bass, St. Margaret's, Westminster. Of the " Minster " Male Voice Quartette. Teacher of Singing. Hilton, Robert, Ribblesdale-villa, 55, Union-rd., Clapham, S.W. Johnson, Manasseh, Hatfield, Herts. Johnstone, David Brown, 16, Burnbank-ter., Glasgow. Kemp, Henry Ward, Kelvin-vil., Dewsbury. Levien, John Joseph Newburn, 39, Kempsfbrd-gdns., South Kensington, London, S.W. Lindon, Barry, 29, Richmond-rd., Barnsbury, N. Manton, G. E. 51, Frithville-gdns., Shepherd's Bush, W. Manners, Charles, 15, King-st., Portman-sq., W. Miles, R. E. 42, Tyrwhitt-rd., Brockley, S.E. Morley, Alfred, St. Winifred's, Lordship-lane, S.E. Moore, John, 9, Addison-rd. -north, Holland-pk., W. Oxenham, J. H. 24, De Beauvoir-rd., N. Peterkin, W. A. 6, Queen's-rd., St.-john's-wood, N.W. Pierpoint, Bantock, 41, Plymouth-rd., Brondesbury, London, N.W. Pope, Henry, 15, Craven-rd., W. Professor of Singing, late of Carl Rosa Opera, Crystal Palace, Albert Hall Concerts, &c. Prenton, Henry, 86, Netherwood-rd., W. Rawnsley, Sydney, 32, St. Oswald's-rd., West Brompton, S.W. Reeves, Charles, 51, Linden-av., Kensal-rise, W. Reynolds, Horace, 86, Waller-rd., New Cross, S.E. Richards, Alex. 6, Raveley-st., Tufnell-pk., N. Roberts, Egbert, 45, Pentonville-rd., N. Robb, T. H. 4, Stafford-pl., Buckingham-gate, S.W. Russell, Swabey, 3D, Montague-mansions, Portman-sq., W. Sandbrook, John, 15, Ladbroke-rd., Notting-hill-gate, W. Shepley, Sutton, 97, Dahlberg-rd., Brixton, S.W. Simons, W. H. 256, Friern-rd., East Dulwich, S.E. Skinner, W. T. 33, Kitto-rd., St. Catherine's-pk., New Cross, S.E. Smith, Stanley, 21, St. Stephen's-sq., W. Stickland, Albert Edward, St. James's School-ho., Kennington, S.E. Stickland, H. R. All Saints' Schools, Muriel-st., N. Taylor, Alfred, 4, Upper Dorset-sq., Bryanston-sq., W. Thurgood, George, 28, King-st., Portman-sq., W. Tucker, Alex. St. Audries, Enfield, N. Tufnail, Musgrove, 23, Ferndale-rd., Clapham. Tyckelmoore, Walter, 56, Wilberforce-rd., N. Walter, Albert, 23, Montpelier-rd., Kentish-town, W. Webbe, Samuel, 18, Storey-st., Hull.

Singers wishful to emphasise special features of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. DIRECTORY OF VOCALISTS — HUMOROUS. 307

HUMOROUS VOCALISTS. Akhurst, Charles, I, Lynton-rd., Brondesbury, N.W. Allan, Leslie, 98, Marchmont-st., Burton-cres., W.C. Albert, Ben, 63, Appach-rd., Brixton, S.W. Arnold, Fred, 34, Lynton-rd., Brondesbury. Arthur, Wallis, 49, Offord-rd., N. Ballard, Will, 126, Midhope-bdgs., Gray's Inn-rd., W.C. Banks, Walter, 26, Digby-rd., Brownswood-pk., N. Bluff, Harry, 46, Loraine-rd., Hornsey, N, Berry, W. H. Fuller-ho., Winchelsea-rd., Tottenham, Blackmore, George, 38, Fortnam-rd., Holloway, N. Burney, Herbert, 28, Milner-sq., Islington, N. Canton, Josef, 50, Church-st., Liverpool. Chilcott, Jas. Kingston-on-Thames. Cooper, Fred W. 22, College-pl., Camden Town, N.W. Cozens, Fred. H. Eversleigh, Vernon-rd., Clapham. Clements, Fred. 68, Parkhurst-rd., Upper Holloway. Clare, Tom, 29, Hewitt-rd., Harringay, N. Day, Tom, 14, Medina-rd., Seven Sisters-rd., Holloway, N. Dunn, Finlay, Bedford-house, Spurstowe-rd., Hackney, N.E. Edwards, Will, 2, Lady Margaret-rd. , N.W. Edwards, Will. E. 2, Lady Margaret-rd., Kentish-town. Edwards, Wilfred, 64, Strand, W.C. Frood, Chas. F. 87, St. George's-av., Tumell-pk., N. Graham, Stanley, c/o John Galpin, 78, Fleet-st., E.C. George, Walter, 15, Clifford's Inn, Fleet-st., E.C. Hawkes, Harry, 22, St. Paul's, E.C. HalL Harry, 26, Eldon-st., E.C. Henry, Roland, 148, Fenchurch-st., E.C. Hopkins, R. B. 17, Kellett-rd., Brixton. Hudson, Harry, 11, Brewer-st., Goswell-rd., E.C. Hilton, Arthur, 35, Aldebert-ter., S. Lambeth-rd., S.W. Irving, Vernon, 3, Kniver-rd., South Sydenham, S.E. James, Wilson, Dtmster-ho., Hornsey-lane, N. Kent, Edward, 1, Campden-grove, Kensington, W. Lloyd, George, Peel-villa, Gladstone-rd., Watford. Mantall, Sinclair, 5, Pond-pl., Brompton-rd. Melrose, Arthur, 68, Thurlow-hill, West Norwood. • Noel, W. H. 51, King-sq., Goswell-rd., E.C. Nott, Chas. E. 52, Arodene-rd., Brixton, S.E. Payne, Phil, 157, Lee-rd., Blackheath, S.E. Porter, John, 68, Allison-rd., Harringay, N. Rae, Bob, Algan-rd., Isleworth. Roberts, R. A. 34, Richmond-gdns., West Kensington, W. Robins, George, n, Stanley-rd., Wimbledon, S.W. Rome, Fred. 1 14, Leighton-rd., N.W. Russell, Gurney, 266, Brockley-rd., S.E. Skeet, Edgar B. 23, Park-lane, Clissold-pk. Singers wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires can e&eot this by arrangement with the Publishers. 308 the Year's music. Spurr, Mel B. Twickenham. Stephens, Fred. W. 5, Moncrieff-st., Hanover-pk., S.E. Stracey, Wilfred, 58, Narbonne-av., Clapham-common, S.W. Thorne, Ambrose, 116, Camden-st., N.W. Tudor, Val, 14, Hampstead-hill-gdns., N.W. Wallis, Arthur, 49, Offord-rd., Barnsbury. Watkins, Alfred, 30, Studholme-st., Peckham, S.E. Way, Owen, 61, Brook-st., Kennington, S.E. Welch, Dick, II, Argyle-st., King's Cross, N. White, Alec, 50, St. Paul's-rd., Camden-sq., N.W. Wilson, Albert E. 16, Poole-rd., Cassland-rd., N.E. Wood, E. J. 22, Barforth-rd., Peckham-rye, S.E. Wright, Sam, 88, Barry-rd., East Dulwich, S.E. Bingera wishful to emphasize special features of their repertoires can effect this by arrangement with the Publishers. INDEX.

The alphabetical arrangement of information adopted in a major portion of The Year's Music will, it is hoped, obviate the necessity of frequent reference to this Index, which, however, has been made fairly copious. Attention is espe cially directed to a feature which should commend itself to readers interested in the performances of works by composers who, at the present time, are receiving much notice from con cert managers. In this Index, therefore, will be found de tailed reference to the compositions, performed during the past season, of the following masters : — Brahms, Sir J. F. Bridge, F. H. Cowen, Dvorak, Eugen d' Albert, E. Elgar, Eaton Faning, E. German, Glazounoff, Grieg, Humperdinck, H. MacCunn, Sir A. Mackenzie, Moszkowski, Dr. Hubert Parry, Saint-Saens, Schubert, A. Somervell, Prof. Stanford, Richard Strauss, Sir A. Sullivan, and Tschaikowsky.

Arrey oiee ciub,i63 Bayreuth, 230 Abroad, Music, 229 Bayswater., 163 Adelaide, 244 Belfast Philharmonic Society, 225 Albert Hall Sunday Concerts, 130 Berkshire, Music in, 179 Agram, 229 Berlin, 231 Amateur Orchestral Society, Royal, 74 Bermondsey Settlement Union, 163 Amsterdam, 229 Bernhard-Carrodus String Quartet, 95 Annaberg, 229 Beverley Choral Society, 210 Antwerp, 229 Birmingham Festival, 160 Amies, Dr., 274 Birmingham, Festival Choral Society, Artillery band concerts, Royal, 74 205 Associated Board of R.AM. and R.C.A., Birmingham, Randell Choir, 206 33 Birmingham, Stockley concerts, 205 Association, The Musical, 32 Bishop Auckland Society, 182 Auckland, 246 Bispham concert, 126 Augsburg, 230. Blairgowrie Choral Society, 219 Australian music, 244 ; Bohemian String Quartet, 91 Bonn, 232, Boosey concerts, 123 BACH CHOIR, 119 Borwick Leonard, recitals, 125 Bale, 230 Bournemouth concerts, 188 Ballad concerts, London, 123 Bournemouth Festival, 152 Balling Recitals, 115 Bow and Bromley Institute, 164 Bangor Cathedral, 217 Bradford Festival Choral Society, 207 Bantock, Granville concert, 72 Bradford Subscription Concert, 208 Barcelona, 230 Bradford Permanent Orchestra, 209 Barnett, Emma, recital, 110 Brahms, Johannes — Bams, Ethel, concert, 100 Overture, "Academic Festal" (op. 80), Basingstoke Society, 188 61, 121 310 INDEX. Brahms, Johannes (continued) — Brahms, Johannes (continued)— Overture, " Tragic " (op. 81). 41, 50,61, Ballade in B for Pianoforte (op. 10), 184 108 Symphony No 1 in C minor (op. 68), 43, Scherzo in E flat minor, 85 62, 151, 220, 222 Intermezzo from op. 119 for Pianoforte, Symphony No. 2 in D minor (op. 73), 86 61, 72, 167, 194 "Ithapsodie" for Pianoforte (No. 2), Pianoforte Concerto in D minor (op. 97, 108 15), 53 Songs with Viola obbligato, 78 Concerto for Violin and 'Cello in A 16 Lieder " Magelone " (op. 33), 126 minor (op. 102), 63 Song, 11 Komm bald," 88 Concerto for Violin (Adagio), 231 Songs, " Feldeinsamkeit" and "Es Variations on Haydn's chorale, " St. schauen die Blumen," 97 Antonii," 67, 151 " Four Serious Songs " (op. 121), 126, Hungarian Dances Nos. 5 and '6, or 248 chestrated by Albert Barlow, 71, 72, Hadow on Brahms (Studies in modern 79 music), 246 Hungarian Dances Nos. 17 to 21, or Brahms, Obituary notice of, 282 chestrated by Dvorak, 66, 248 Bremen, 232 "Eequiem," 53, 147, 157, 180, 186, 199, Bridge, Sir J. F.— 230, 231, 243 Lecture, " Sixty Years of Mnslo," 2 Song of Destiny, 151, 203, 210, 225 " The Flag of England," for solo, Rhapsody for contralto, male chorus chorus, and orchestra, 117, 248 and orchestra, 242 Arrangement of National Anthem, 117 Three choruses for female voices (op. Cadenza to Handel's organ concerto 17), 87 No. 2 in B flat, 76 Vocal Quartets (op. 92), 90 Bridlington Festival, 153 Love-song waltzes, 214 Bridlington Musical Society, 210 Sextet in B flat, 88 Bristol Choral Society, 185 Pianoforte Quintet in F minor (op. 34), Bristol Festival, 147 81,91 Bristol, Gleemen, 187 Quintet in G (op. Ill), 86, 87 Bristol, Orpheus Glee Society, 186 Clarinet Qnintet in B minor (op. 1161, Bristol Philharmonic Society, 186 81 Brockley Choral and Orchestral Societies, Pianoforte Quartet in G minor (op. 25), 164 88,110 Brousil concerts, 97 Pianoforte Quartet in A (op. 26), 87 Brunn, 232 Pianoforte Quartet in C minor (op. 60), Bruton Society, 202 88 Brussels, 232 Quartet in A minor (op. 51, No. 2), 86, Buda Pesth, 233 91 Burmeister- Petersen conoert, 79 Quartet in B flat (op. 67), 90 Pianoforte Trio in B (op. 8), revised version, 85 CALNE SOCIETY, 206 Pianoforte Trio in C (op. 87), 99 Cambridge, degrees in Music, 263 PianofortelTrio in C minor (op. 101), Cambridge, Royal College of Music 97, 240 Orchestra, 180 Trio in E flat (op 40) Pianoforte, Horn, Cambridge University Society, 180 and Violin, 174 Cambridgeshire, music in, 180 Trio in A minor (op. 114) for Pianoforte Canada, music in, 247 Clarinet, and 'Cello, 98 Canterbury, Doctors in Music, 260 Sonata for Violin and Pianoforte in G Cape Town, 246 (op. 78), 86, 111, 114 Cardiff, Chamber Musical Socieiy, 218 Sonata for Pianoforte and Violin in A Cardiff Society, 218 (op. 100), 118, 127 Carl Eosa Opera Company, 137 Sonata in D minor for Pianoforte and Carlisle Choral Society, 180 Violin (op. 108), 100, 106 Carlsruhe, 233 Sonata in E flat for Clarinet and Piano Carnarvon Festival, 154 forte (op. 120), 82 Carter's choir, 176 Variations on a Theme by Schumann Cassel, 234 (op. 9), 109 Chamber concerts, London, 80 Variations on a Theme by Handel, for Chaminade concert, 128 Pianoforte (op. 24), 103, 104 (twice), Chappell concerts, 124 106, 108, 126 Chelsea String Orchestra, 164 Variations on a Theme, by Paganini Chelmsford Society, 184 (op. 36), for Pianoforte Solo, 86, 109 Cheltenham Festival, 148 Pianoforte Sonata in F minor (op. 5, Cheltenham, New Philharmonic Society, 103, 104, 108 (twice) INDEX. 311 Cheltenham Theatre, 187 Denbigh Philharmonic Society, 218 Cheshire, music in, 180 Devonshire, Mnsio in, 181 Chester Festival, 154 Doctors in Musio, List of, 259 Choral concerts, London, 115 Dolmetsch concert, 101 Chichester Society, 201 Drontheim, 235 Chorley, 195 Dublin Institute Club, 226 Christiania, 234 Dublin Musical Society, 225 Civil Service Vooal Union, 122 Dublin University Degrees in Music, 268 Clapham Philharmonic Society, 165 Dublin University Musical Society, 226 Clapton, Wesleyan Orchestral Sooiety, Dulwich Choral Society, 165 165 Dundee, 219 Clarence Orchestral Society, 78 Dunn, John, 7 Cleokheaton Society, 210 Durban, 247 Cliffe, F.. Violin Conoerto, 42, 43, 47 Durham, Musio in, 182 Clinton. George, concerts, 98 Durham, University Degrees in,Mnsic,274 Coates, John, 142 Dusseldorf, 235 Coburg, 234 Dvorak— Cohn, Isidor, concerts, 99 Carneval Overture (2nd), 49, 67 Colleges and Schools, 11 Der Bauer ein Schelm overture, 55, 79 Cologne, 234 In der Natur overture, 67 Colonial music, 244 Mein Heim overture, 75 Colonne concerts, 69 Otello overture, 67 Covent Garden Opera, 132 First symphony in D (op. 60), 43 Copenhagen, 234 Fourth symphony in G (op. 88). 78, ISO County Councils and mnsio, 227 Symphony in E minor, No. 6 (op. 95), Cowen, F. H.— New World Symphony, 65, 60, 149, 223 Symphony No. 6, " Idyllic," 67. 249 Der Wasserman, 61, 65 Suite, " Jjanguage of Flowers," 241 Golden Spinning Wheel, 66 Suite de Ballet, "Fairyland," 193, 200 Scherzo Capriocioso, 43. 66, 220 " Four English Dances in the Olden Slavic Dance in C (op. 46 No. 1), 65, 87, Style," 47, 7S (twice), 80, 164, 198 111, 216 " Commemoration Ode," 2, 249 Slavic Dance in A flat (op. 46,' No. 3), " All hail the glorious reign," 205 65, 87, 111 Scena, "The Dream of Endymion," Slavic Rhapsody (No. 1 in F), 55 44, 151, 249 Violin Concerto in A, 55 " Rose Maiden," 165, 172, 175, 180, 217 Violoncello concerto, 193 " St. John's Eve," 165. 169, 173, 185, Serenade in E, 194 197, 202 (twice), 215 Stabat Mater. 149, 155, 181, 208, 210, " Sleeping Beauty," 203 212, 217, 218 " The Transfiguration," 193, 208 Te Deum, 52, 55, 183 Vocal duets, 194 Speotre's Bride, 153, 166, 183 (twice), Crieff Association, 219 187, 189, 193, 205, 213 Crowest, F., Life of Verdi, by, 4 Quintet in A (op. 81), 92 Crystal Palaoe concerts, 45 Quartet in G (op. 78), 91 ' Crystal Palaoe Exhibition, 267 Quartet in AS&at (op. 15), 91 Cumberland Festival, 166 Quartet in E major (op. 80), 92 Cumberland, music in, ISO Quartet in A minor (op. 81), 97 Cummings, W. H-— Quartet in F (op. 96), 82 (twice" Lecture : 11 Music during the Queen's Quartet in G (op. 106), 90 Keign," 3 Quartet in A flat (op. 105), 90 New edition of Purcell's " King Songs, 85 Arthur," 151 Curwen, J. Spencer, Lecture by, 3 EALING Choral Society, 166 Earl's Court Exhibition, 266 D' ALBERT, EUGEN— Eastleigh Society, 188 Pianoforte concerto, No. 2, in E East Herts Society, 190 (op. 12), 43, 46 Edinburgh Amateur Vocal Club, 219 Pianoforte suite in D minor, 103 Edinburgh Choral Union, 220 Pianoforte sonata in F sharp minor, 103 Edinburgh University Degrees, 281 Fairy opera, " Der Rubin," 234 Edinburgh Various Concerts, 220 Opera, " Gemot," 238 Eibenschiitz reoital, 108 Recital, 102 Eisteddfod, 161 Davies, Llewela, concert, 96 J Elgar, E.— Davies, F., recital, 104 "Scene Espagnole" for orchestra Darlington Orchestral Society, 183 " Sevillana," 148 Dawley Society, 201 Bavarian dances, 51 Delafosse, recital, 105, 111 "Imperial March," 1S7 312 INDEX. Elgar, E. [continued) — Georgetown, 247 Cantata, "King Olaf," 50, 173, 183, German, E.— 199, 203, 208, 214, 215, 250 Overture to Richard III., 121,191 Choral ballad, '' The Banner of St. English Fantasia, 11 In Commemora George," 170 tion," 44, 250 "The Light of Life," 130 Suite in D minor, 130, 147 "Te Deum"and " Benedictus," 157, Suite, " Gipsy," 74. 75, 130, 191 250 Symphonic poem, " Hamlet," 51, 150, Lyric, " Like to the damask rose," 100 250 Engineers' Band, Royal, 74 Dances from music to " Henry VIII ," Epping FoTest Association, 181 235 Essex, Music in, 184 Suite, " Romeo and Juliet," 50, 250 Examining Bodies, 33 " Three Sketches," for pianoforte and Exeter Diocesan Choral Association, 181 'cello, 131, 250 Exeter Orchestral Society, 1st Song, " Who'll buy my lavender," 124 Exeter Oratorio Society, 181 Glasgow concerts, 221 Exeter Western Counties Association, 181 Glazounoff, *A. — Exhibitions, Musical, 256 Carnival overture (op. 45). 62, 250 Symphony, No. 4, iu E flat (op. 48), 45, 251 Symphony, No. 5, in B flat (op. 55), 60, FANING, EATON- 250 "The Queen's Song," 2, 117, 205, 246 8cenes de Ballet (op. 52), 65, 250 Part song, " The Fortune Teller's Gloucestershire, Musio iu, 185 Song," 124, 250 Gompertz concerts, 90 " Mock Turtles," 182 Goodson, Katie, recital, 106 Fareham Union, 189 . Goodwin Amina, concert, 96 Festivals— Gotha, 236 Birmingham, 150 Grahamsiown, 247 Bournemouth, 152 Grand Opera, 132 Bridlington, 153 Great Yarmouth Musical Society, 197 Bristol, 147 Great Yarmouth Orchestral Society, 197 Carnarvon, 154 Green, Rosa, concert, 127 Cheltenham, 148 Greene, Plunket, recitals, 125 Chester, 154 Greenhill, Edith, recital, 109 Cumberland, 156 Gregorian Choral Association, 171 Eisteddfod, 161 Gregorowitsch, 7 Handel, 157 Grieg, E.— Hovingham, 148 Concert-Overture "In Autumn" (op. Irish " Feis Ceoil," 150 11), 61, 149 Nonconformist, 159 Suite (First) " Peer Gynt," 61, 80, 2>3 Sheffield, 149 Suite (Second) " Peer Gynt," 62 Stratford, 160 Suite " Aus Holberg's Zeit," 180 Three Choir's, 157 Selection from Incidental Music to Tonic Sol Fa, 160 " Sigurd Jorsalfar," 62, 186 Finsbury Choral Association, 166 Four Norwegian Dances, orchestrated Florence, 235 by Hans Sitt, 62, 65, 79, 251 Ford, Walter, concert, 126 Melody in F, &c , arranged for String Foreign Music, 229 Orchestra by F. Due, 65, 261 Forest Gate School, 166 Pianoforte Concerto in A minor (op. Fowles concerts, 95 16). 53. 62. 168, 221 Frankfort, 235 Quartet in G minor (op. 27), 83. 92 Frederiksen concert, 97 Sonata for Pianoforte and Violin (op. Freeman, Sophie, recital, 110 13), 95 Frickenhaus recital, 108 Sonata for Pianoforte and Violin (op. Fnller-Maitland, J. A.— 45), in C minor, 109, 128 Lecture, "Music in England during Sonata for Pianoforte (op. 7), 245 the reign of Queen Victoria," 2 Ballade in G minor for Pianoforte (op. New edition of Purcell's King 24), 95, 103 Song " Ein Schwan," 88 Arthur," 8, 151 Griffiths, Lilian, concert, 96 Griffith, Frederic, concert, 96 Grimson concert, 97 riABEILOWITSCH recital, 107 Grosvenor Choral Society, 166 IT Gateshead Choral Union, 199 Grove, Sir George, 3 Geisha, The, 141, 211 Guildhall- Exhibition and Prizes, 26 Geneva, 236 Guilhall Professors, 23 Genoa, 236 Guildhall School of Music, 23 INDEX. 313 HACKNEY Choral Society, 167 Leeds, Choral Union, 213 Hall, Elsie, recital, 8 Leeds Orchestra, 212 Hall Society, 121 Lecls Philharmonic Society, 210 Hambourg recital, 109 Leeds Symphony Society, 213 Hamburg, 236 Leicester Philharmonic Society, 196 Hampshire, Music in, 188 Leicestershire, music in, 196 HampBtead Conservatoire, 168 Leigh ton Hall, Neighbourhood Guild, 131 Hampstead Orchestra, 167 l.eipsic, 237 Hampstead, popular concerts, 1G7 Leytonstone Choral Society, 185 Handel Festival, 167 Lichfield Amateur Society, 203 Hansel und Gretel, 145 Light opera. 141 Hare, Amy, recital, 109 Linz, 2^7 Hastings Orchestral 8ociety,204 Liverpool Orchestral Society, 191 Uedon Society, 211 Liverpool People's Orchestra, 192 Henschel concerts, 52 Liverpool Philharmonic Society, 191 Hertford Society, 19U Liverpool Ross concert, 191 Hertfordshire, Music in, 1"0 Liverpool, various, 192 Heymann recital, 106 Lombard Amateur Musical Society, 122, Huddersfield concerts, 211 170 Hull Society, 212 London concerts, 42 Highbury PhilUarmonio Society, 108 Ballad, 123 Highgate Philharmonic Society, 169 Chamber, 80 Hillier concert. 100 Choral, 115 His Majesty, 142 Instrumental Recitals, 102 Hornsey and Crouch End Society, 169 Miscellaneous, 125 Hounslow Koyal College of Music, 163 Orchestral, 42 Hovingham Festival, 148 Sunday, 129 Humperdinck— London Gregorian Choral Association, Opera, " Hansel and Gretel," 145, 206, 171 221, 233, 238 London Musical Institutions, 11 Opera, 1' Konigskinder," 141, 145, 2.J9, London Societies, 163 251 London Symphony Concerts, 1886-1897 Overture, *' Kiinigskinder," 45 Works performed at, 54 Introduction to Act II. from H Konigs- London University, Degrees in Music, kinder," 61, 261 271 Loughton Choral Society, 185 TL MAESTRO DI CAPELLA, 142 Loughton Operatic Society, 185 X Imperial Institute Amateur Orches Love's M>gic, 143 tra, 78 Lyons' 237 Incorporated Society of Musicians, 37 Instrumental lecitals. London, 102 International Music Trades Exhibition, MacCARTHY, Maud, recital, 113 258 MacCunn, Hamish— Ipswich Choral Society, 201 Overture, *' Land of the Mountain and Ireland, music in, 225 the Flood," 147, 193. 235 Irish Festival, 159 Orches'ral Suite, "Highland Memo Ivimey concerts, 174 ries " (op. 30), 43, 49, 186. 252 " Lord Ullin's Daughter," 174 JACOBY, CHARLES, Recital, 113 Opera," Ship o' u theDiarmid," Fiend," 139, 222 252 Jaques-Dalcroze concerts, 128 Mackenzie, Sir A. C. — Joran, Pauline, recital, 125 Overture, 11 Britannia," 44, 64, 121 Suite, " From the North," 80 Rhapsody, " Burns," 223 KENDAL Amateur Society, 206 Rhapsodv, " Scotch," 241 Kennington Orchestral Society, 170 Orchestral Arrangement of the " Bene Kensington, St. Cuthbert's Society, 170 dicts,'' 120, 235 Kent, music in, 190 Incidental Music to " The Little Mini Klein, Hermann, lecture by, 3 ster" Play, 141, 252 Kneisel String Quartet, 92 Pianoforte Concerto in E, " Scottish, '' Konigskinder, 145 43, 252 Kyrle Society, 170 Symphonic Ballad, " La Belle Dame LAMOND recital, 104 sans merci," 48 Lamoureux concerts, 71 Pianoforte Quartet in E flat, 94 Lancashire, music in, 191 "Dream of Jubal," 130, 162 Lang, Anna, concert, 93 "The Bride," 173 La Poupee, 143 , Comic Opera, " His Majesty," 111, 142.. 314 INDEX. Madeley Society, 201 Norwich Orchestral Union, 197 Magdeburg, 238 Norwioh Phlharmonic Society, 198 9 Mainz, 23S Nottingham Amateur Operatic Society, Malta, 247 201 Malvern (Australia), 245 Nottingham Midland Orchestral Union, Manchester Brodaky concerts, 194 200 Manchester Halle concerts, 193 Nottingham Sacred Harmonic Society, Manchester Royal College of Music, 194 200 Manchester, Schiller Anstalt, 194 Nottinghamshire, musio in, 200 Mannheim, 233 Novelties, Queen's Hail, 65 Marchesi, Blanche, conoert, 127 Novelties, 1897, List of, 248 Melbourne, 245 Nuremberg, 239 Middlesbjough Musioal Union, 213 Midsomer Norton Society, 202 Milan, 238 Mile End People's Palace, 17a OBITUARY of the year 1897 Miscellaneous concerts, London, 125 Olson conoert, 100 Monte Carlo, 238 O'Moore, Eileen, conoert, 80 .' Monday and Saturday popular concerts, Opera, Grand, 132 80 Opera, Light, 141 Monmouthshire, music In, 196 Orchestral concerts, London, 42 Montreal, 247 Ortman's concert, 101 Moore recital, 107 Oxford University degrees in music, 260 Moscow, 238 Moszkowski, M. — Suite "From Foreign Lands," 78 PAIIEREWSKI concert, 72 . Ballet Musio from "Boabdil," 65, 75, Paderewski recital, 106 221, 253 Pampeluna, 239 " Malaguena," from Opera " Boabdil," Paris 239 60 Parratt, Sir Walter, 217 Danoes, 74 Parry, Dr. C. H. H.— Barcarolle, for Pianoforte Duet, 107 . 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PIANOFORTES, NEW YORK AND LONDON. Gold Medal, Inventions Exhibition, 1885. Gold Medal, Society of Arts, 1886. STEIN WAT & SONS are the only Manufacturers who make all component parts of their Pianofortes, exterior and interior (including the casting of the full Metal Frames), in their own Factories. THE STEINWAY GRAND and UPRIGHT PIANO FORTES chiefly appeal to the taste of the cultured and musical classes. It may be truly said that the Steinway Piano is the cheapest because the rest and most durarle. THE STEINWAY PIANOFORTES owe their even main tenance of the highest excellence to the numerous inventions for increasing the volume and purity of tone, and securing unfailing accuracy and ease of touch, as well as to the system of the manufacture of all parts of the instrument from the raw material upwards, being thereby able to ensure by careful selection that only faultless material is used. This system, though costly, results in the production of instruments that practically last INDEFINITELY, and command larger prices second hand than is usually paid for new instruments of other makers. STEINWAY & SONS are the only Manufacturers who have never made a cheap or medium-priced instrument, and are therefore prepared to cater to that class who desire to possess the best the WORLD PRODUCES. THE STEINWAY PIANOFORTES enjoy the most world wide demand, the perfect system of their manufacture enabling them to withstand the temperature of any climate ; and their merits have been widely recognised by the principal Courts of Europe, Steinway & Sons possessing a larger number of Royal Appointments than any other firm of Pianoforte Manufacturers in the world.

STEINWAY & SONS, Pianoforte Manufacturers by Special Appointment to HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES, H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, HIS MAJESTY THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY, HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN OF SPAIN, HER MAJESTY THE . Steinway Hall, New York; Steinway Hall, Lower Seymour St., Portman Sq,, London, W.