Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert Programs, Season 51,1931
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC . BROOKLYN Friday Evening, April 8, at 8.15 Under the auspices of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences and the Philharmonic Society of Brooklyn PR5GR7WVE BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA : 188M931" By M. A. De WOLFE HOWE Semicentennial Edition It is seventeen years since M. A. De Wolfe Howe's history of the Boston Symphony Orchestra was published. The Fiftieth season of the Orches- tra seemed a fitting time to re-publish this prized narrative of its earlier days, and likewise to record, in additional chapters, the last years of Dr. Muck's conductorship, and the years of Henri Rabaud, Pierre Monteux, and Dr. Serge Koussevitzky. New appendices include a complete list of the music played at the regular concerts, giving the dates of performances. The soloists and the personnel through fifty years are also recorded, and the address on Henry Lee Higginson made by Bliss Perry at the Bach Festival, March 25, 1931. Now on sale at the Box Office, or by money order to Symphony Hall, Boston Price |1,50 (postage included) ACADEMY OF MUSIC BROOKLYN FIFTY-FIRST SEASON, 1931-1932 INC. Di. SERGE KOUSSEVITZKY, Conductor FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 8, at 8.15 WITH HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE NOTES BY PHILIP HALE COPYRIGHT, 1932, BY BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC. THE OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Inc. BENTLEY W. WARREN President ERNEST B. DANE •. Treasurer ERNEST B. DANE ARTHUR LYMAN N. PENROSE HALLOWELL WILLIAM PHILLIPS M. A. DE WOLFE HOWE EDWARD M. PICKMAN FREDERICK E. LOWELL HENRY B. SAWYER BENTLEY W. WARREN W. H. BRENNAN, Manager G. E. JUDD, Assistant Manager Dr. SERGE KOUSSEVITZKY Orchestra Fifty-first Season, 1931-1932 Dr. SERGE KOUSSEVITZKY, Conductor Violins. Burgin, R. Elcus, G. Gundersen, R. Sauvlet, H. Cherkassky, P. Concert-master Kassman, N. Hamilton, V. Eisler, D. Theodorowicz, J. Hansen, E. Lauga, N. Fedorovsky, P. Leibovici, J. Pinfield, C. Mariotti, V. Leveen, P. Tapley, R. Thillois, F. Zung, M. Knudson, C. Gorodetzky, L. Mayer, P. Diamond, S. Zide, L. Fiedler, B. Bryant, M. Beale, M. Stonestreet, L. Messina, S. Murray, J. Del Sordo, R Erkelens, H. Seiniger, S. Violas. Lefranc, J. Fourcl, G. Bernard, A. Grover, H. Fiedler, A. Artieres, L. Caubape, J. Van Wynbergen, C. Werner H. Avierino, N. Deane, C Gerhardt, S. Jacob, R. Violoncellos. Bedetti, J, Langendoen, J. Chardon, Y. Stockbridge, C. Fabrizio, E. Zighera, A. Barth, C. Droeghmans, H. Warnke, J. Marjollet, L Basses. Kunze, M. Lemaire, J. Ludwig, O. Girard, H. Moleux, G. Vondrak, A. Oliver, F. Frankel, I. Dufresne, G. Kelley, A. Flutes. Oboes. Clarinets. Bassoons. Laurent, G. Gillet, F. Polatschek, V. Laus, A. Bladet, G. Devergie, J. Mimart, P. Allard, R. Amerena, P. Stanislaus, H. Arcieri, E. Panenka, E. Allegra, E. (E-flat Clarinet) Piccolo. English Horn Bass Clarinet. Contra-Bassoon. Battles, A. Speyer, L. Bettoncy, F. Piller, B. Horns. Horns. Trumpets. Trombones. Boettcher, G. Valkenier, W Mager, G. Raichman, J. Pogrebniak, S. Schindler, G. Lafosse, M. Hansotte, L. Van Den Berg, C. Lannoye, M. Grundey, T. Kenfield, L. Lorbeer, H. Blot, G. Perret, G. Adam, E. Voisin, R. Mann, J. Tubas. Harps. Timpani. Percussion. Sidow, P. Zighera, B. Ritter, A. Sternburg, S. Adam, E. Caughey, E. Polster, M. White, L. Organ. Celesta. Librarian. Snow, A. Fiedler, A. Rogers, L. J. The The SAVOY -PLAZA PLAZA Ideally located on Fifth The Savoy-Plaza, Avenue at the entrance to newer associate of Central Park, The Plaza The Plaza, faces Cen- offers the highest standards tral Park and offers of hospitality and cuisine. the same excellence Near business . transpor- of hospitality and tation. .theatres, . .shops cuisine that distin- . yet away from the noise guishes The Plaza. and confusion of the city. Henry A. 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ROBISON There will be no intermission 5 Overture to "Egmont," Op. 84 ... Ludwig van Beethoven (Born at Bonn, December 16 (?), 1770; died at Vienna, March 26, 1827) This overture was composed in 1810; it was published in 1811. The music to Goethe's play—overture, four entr'actes, two songs sung by Clarchen, "Clarchen's Death," "Melodrama," and "Triumph Symphony" (identical with the coda of the overture) for the end of the play, nine numbers in all—was performed for the first time with the tragedy at the Hofburg Theater, Vienna, May 24, 1810. Antonie Adamberger was the Clarchen. The overture is scored for two flutes (one interchangeable with piccolo), two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, kettledrums and strings. What Beethoven thought of Goethe is well known. In 1809 he wrote to Breitkopf and Hartel : "Goethe and Schiller are my favorite poets, as also Ossian and Homer, the latter of whom, unfortunately, I can read only in translation." In 1811 he -wrote to Bettina von Brentano: "when you write to Goethe about me, select all words which will express to him my inmost reverence and admiration. I am just on the point of writing to him about 'Egmont,' to which I Analytic Symphony Series DITSON A Twentieth Century PUBLICATION Musical Home Necessity THE ANALYTIC SYMPHONY SERIES Great Symphonies, arranged in the simplest possible playable form for two hands on the piano, with remarkably clear analy- ses by the eminent teacher and theorist, Dr. Percy Goetschius. Understanding depends upon knowledge, and this can be secured only by a study of the music itself, therefore real enjoyment of symphonic works is hugely enhanced by the use of this simplified edition. The cost is nominal — for sale by all representative dealers, or may be obtained direct from the publishers. Illustrated booklet describing the Analytic Symphony Series mailed on request. OLIVER DITSON COMPANY, Inc. 359 Boylston Street Boston, Mass. : — have written the music, and indeed purely out of love for his poems which cause me happiness. Who can be sufficiently thankful for a great poet, the richest jewel of a nation? And now, no more, dear good B. I came back from a bacchanalian festival only at four 6'clock this morning, at which, indeed, I was forced to laugh a great deal, with the result that I have to weep almost as much to-day. Noisy joy often drives me powerfully back into myself." This letter was dated February 10. On April 12 (1811) he wrote to Goethe: "Your Excellence "The pressing opportunity of a friend of mine, one of your great admirers (as I also am), who is leaving here" (Vienna) "in a great hurry, gives me only a moment to offer my thanks for the long time I have known you (for I know you from the days of my childhood) —that is very little for so much. Bettina Brentano has assured me that you would receive me in a kindly, yes, indeed, friendly spirit. But how could I think of such a reception, seeing that I am only in a position to approach you with the deepest reverence, with an in- expressibly deep feeling for your noble creations. You will shortly receive from Leipsic through Breitkopf and Hartel the music to 'Egmont,' this glorious 'Egmont,' with which I, with the same warmth with which I read it, was again through you impressed by it, and set it to music. I should much like to know your opinion of it ; even blame will be profitable for me and for my art, and will be as willingly received as the greatest praise. "Your Excellency's great admirer, "Ludwig van Beethoven." *A J^oeser Qharge ^Account Makes £'hopping £asy It takes only a few minutes to start a Loeser charge account . yet it will save you hours during a shopping year. Open an account today! Credit office, Fourth Floor. LOESER'S Fulton at Bond, Brooklyn TRiangle 5-8100 Goethe answered this letter at Carlsbad on June 25, 1811:—- "Your friendly letter, highly esteemed sir, I "received to my great pleasure through Herr von Oliva. I am most thankful to you for the opinions expressed therein, and I assure you that I can honestly reciprocate them, for I have never heard one of your great works performed by skilful artists and amateurs without wishing that I could for once admire you at the pianoforte, and take delight in your extraordinary talent. The good Bettina Brentano really de- serves the sympathy you have shown her. She speaks of you with rapture and the liveliest affection, and counts the hours she spent with you as the happiest of her life. The 'Egmont' music I shall probably find when I return home, and I thank you in advance—for I have already heard it spoken of in high terms by several persons, and I think I shall be able to give it this winter at our theatre, accompanied by the music in question ; by this means I hope to prepare great enjoyment both for myself and for your numerous admirers in our parts.