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I. Polonaise—Fantaisie in A flat, Op. 61 Mazurka in C minor Impromptu in G flat

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II. Scherzo in E major, No. 4 Two Etudes Berceuse Ballade in A flat

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“Artur Rubinstein made his first American appearanc FRED TRULL and a grand executant; and now ... he is king of his prof« TENOR has not been his like since Busoni!” So wrote Virgil Thomson, noted critic of the New Teacher of Singing world-famous artist, currently on his fourteenth consecut Coach - Accompanist pianists of all time. Born in Warsaw, Poland, son of a hand-loom manu: MEMBER NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TEACHERS OF SINGING, INC. three. At six, he already had performed at a charity concer Berlin under the baton of the venerable Joachim, who had a; STUDIO - 1225 KIMBALL BLDG. Phone: HA 7-7755 — Res. SU 7-4200 (PROGRAM NOTES COI

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Sonata B Flat Major, composed 1828 . Schubert Bruno Glade Pianist - Teacher • Outstanding success in England as Soloist under Sir John Barbirolli Tickets: $1.90 and $3.70 (1 ax incl.) "I was deeply impressed by his fine artistry and excellent inter­ pretation." Eugene Ormandy, April 23, 1946 • "Bruno Glade excels — highly developed keyboard technique — a good musician and excellent pianist." Felix Borowski, Chicago Sun-Times, May 5, 1949 Mail orders to: ALLIED ARTS CORP. "Crystalline beauty of tone—Truly memorable performance." Musical Courier, June, 1949 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago 6 AMERICAN CONSERVATORY 501 Kimball Bldg. Res. Phone: Bittersweet 8-3188 RAM NOTES COSMOPOLITAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND CONCERT arance more than forty years ago. He has long been a great musician TAUNO HANNIKAINEN, conducting profession . . . He is a master pianist and a master musician. There The COSMOPOLITAN SCHOOL ORCHESTRA assisted by soloists Jew York Herald Tribune, after a recent Rubinstein concert. The to be given secutive tour of the , ranks as one of the greatest SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 1951 at 3:00 P.M. manufacturer, he first displayed signs of musical talent at the age of ELEVENTH STREET THEATRE jncert in Warsaw. At eleven, young Artur made his formal debut in 62 E. Eleventh Street lad assumed responsibility for Artur’s musical future. By the time TICKETS: $1.20 tax inch Unreserved seats WRITE OR CALL FOR TICKETS 306 South Wabash HArrison 7-4868 iS COt riNUED ON NEXT PAGE) Member NASM------

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9 PROGRAM NOTES—Continued Rubinstein was fifteen, his reputation had spread throughout Europe and he had earned the praise of Saint-Saëns, Pader­ ewski and Max Bruch. In 1906, he paid his first visit to America where he gave 75 concerts in three months. Rubinstein returned to Europe to begin his global peregrinations, which have since covered more than two million miles and have taken him to every country in the world except Tibet. Upon the outbreak of World War I, he tried to join the Polish legion but his knowledge of eight languages made him more valuable as an interpreter. He was so shocked by the brutalities of the German army that he swore never again to play in that country. He has kept that vow for 34 years. In 1946, the most international of all living artists, Rubinstein became a U. S. citizen. He is prouder of the simple document that officially makes him an American than any of the many decorations and citations he has received from uni­ versities and governments. Wherever Rubinstein plays, his concerts evoke unparalleled demonstrations. His appearances in Paris have set an all-

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THE WINNER: CHICAGOLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL AUGUST 1950—SUZANNE HAMILTON, dramatic soprano. CAROL SMITH, contralto, soloist Grant Park August 1950. "The best of the Bach was Carol Smith's gentle way with 'Schlage doch' "—Cassidy, Chicago Tribune. "—a charming presence, Miss Smith possesses a lower register of fabulous richness and warmth of color. . . sang with genuine feeling for the style . . —Sablosky, Chicago Daily News. Soloist: WGN Theater of the Air. ALLAN KELLER, tenor, "" with Grant Park Opera Co. Soloist WCFL, WGN. "It was a melodic rendering"—Sun-Times, July 1950 SYLVIA FABRY, contralto, soloist Chicago Fair, "Frontiers of Freedom", June to Sept. 1950. AUDREY PAUL, mezzo-contralto—daily programs WMBI—oratorio—concerts. EVELYN REYNOLDS, mezzo, "Roberta"—"Clothilde" Music Theatre, Skokie. JEAN CRANDLE, lyric soprano, First Place Winner in Cook County, Chicago Music Festival 1950. MILES NEKOLNY, baritone, First Place Winner in Cook County, Chicago Musical Festival 1950. THE LAKE SHORE QUARTET SUZANNE HAMILTON, soprano NORMA FRATIA, contralto THOMAS DATZ, tenor MILES NEKOLNY, baritone "—their work reveals outstanding talent and excellent training. Pleasing to the eye as well as to the ear . . ." —Spokane Daily Chronicle, June 1950.

"A Singer Who From the Studio of LOLA «■« | p i

ORCHESTRA HALL SUNDAY AFT., APRIL 15th Jan PEERCE AMERICA'S FOREMOST TENOR - METROPOLITAN OPERA CO.

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11 PROGRAM NOTES—Continued time record. In Rome, box-office lines have formed at four o’clock in the morning the day tickets were put on sale. In Dallas, he topped all attendance figures when he played with the Dallas Symphony.

Rubinstein, whose name has become familiar to movie audiences, will be seen on the screen this season in a new film, “Of Men and Music.”

The film was produced by World Artists, a new organization in which Rubinstein shares an interest with some of the most important names in music along with Impresario S. Hurok. In addition to the pianist, the film stars Nadine Conner and Jan Peerce, Jascha Heifetz and and the Symphony. Rubinstein is deeply interested in this project because he feels it presents an opportunity to bring good music into neighborhood movie houses in an authentic setting which portrays a side of the artist the public never has an opportunity to see.

“Perhaps you remember one of the movies I appeared in,” Rubinstein recalled in an interview here recently. “It was ‘Carnegie Hall,’ produced by Boris Morros. Boris came to me and showed me the list of artists who would be in the picture. Everybody was included. And he said to me. ‘But we must have you. Such a picture without Rubinstein is unthinkable. You will be the jewel in the crown.’ I listened and then I said to him, Boris, I know what will happen—you will get all of us into this movie, and then you will have as the star . . . Harry James!”

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ORCHESTRA HALL Sunday Afternoon, April 8th

Final Chicago Appearance This Season

AMERICA'S GREAT SINGER

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14 PROGRAM NOTES—Continued Bores’ eyes popped open. “How could you know? We have only this minute signed Harry James. But don't worry, he appears only at the end for three minutes.” “And now perhaps you understand why this time, when we can just make music without interrupting Chopin for a love scene; without cowboys or Indians, I am happy.” In recent years, Rubinstein has been seen in two films and has recorded the sound track for two more. “The ordeal of sitting under hot lights,” he declared, “facing the cold eyes of impersonal cameras is difficult. And the lines I must speak I find more frightening than a Carnegie Hall concert. I prefer to record all day than be photographed for an hour.” Despite Rubinstein’s aversion for the lens, the complexities of picture-making fascinate him. When he began work in Hollywood, the master pianist would return day after day to watch the progress of the film. During rest periods, he enter­ tained the cast and technicians on the set with thousands of dollars worth of superb music—free. Hollywood regards him now as a “regular fellow,” a real trouper. It was not always so. Having scheduled to begin recording his first film, “I’ve Always Loved You,” Republic’s officials were a little dubious about how to treat the famous artist. When Rubinstein entered, peeled off his coat, rolled up his sleeves and said, “All right — let’s start playing some music,” they relaxed. He became a favorite from the stars down.

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