Music Trade Review -- © mbsi.org, arcade-museum.com -- digitized with support from namm.org June 20th, 1881. THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW. 149 MB. ERNEST EBERHAHD'S CONCERT. MUSICAL CHAT GRAND testimonial concert to Mr. Ernest Eberhard, director of the A Grand Conservatory of Music of 21 East 14th street, New York city, ABROAD. by his friends and pupils was given on Thursday evening, June 9th. The Under the title of "Phases of Musical England" will shortly be pub- night was a very inclement one and the audience was diminished in numbers lished a new work by Mr. Frederick J. Crowest, author of '' The Great Tone on that account. The programme which was very creditably performed Poets," In his new book Mr. Crowest will deal with some of the imperfec- contained the following numbers: ions of English musical art, under such heads as "Church Music." " Women 1. Variations for 2 Pianos, (Saint-Saens), Messrs. O. Hackh and H. and Music," "Singing and Singers," "Amateurs and Professionals," Schreyer. 2. Album Blatt, (Wagner-Wilhelmj), Mr. Leopold Lichtenberg. "Criticism," "Editing," "Commercialisms," "Street Music," &c. 3. "Let me Dream Again," (Sullivan), Miss Marian Lambert. 4. Con- certstiick, (Weber), Larghetto Affetuoso, (Departure); Allegro Passionata, L'Abbe Franz Liszt has been elected corresponding member of the Aca- (In the Battlefield); Marcia, (Entree); Presto Assai, (Wedding). (The demie des Beaux-Arts in the section of music in the place of the late M. Orchestra part on a 2d piano, by Miss Pieczonka, just from London), Herr Gsflspari. His two competitors were Johannes Brahms, of Vienna, and Albert Pieczonka. 5. Valse—Air from '' Chimes of Normandy," (Planquette), Arrigo Boito, of Milan. Mr. Harry Bragau. 6. Overture—"Semiramis," (Rossini), Mr. G. W. Mor- gan. 7. Soliloquy of Cleopatra, (Mary Bayard Clarke), Miss Charlotte A daughter of Signor Arditi has made a successful debut in London. Napier. 8. Airs Russes, (Wieniawski), Mr. Leopold Lichtenberg. 9. "King Miss Griswold, the American singer, made her debut in Paris, June 6th, of Thule and Jewel Song," ("Faust,") (Gounod), Miss Marian Lambert. in grand opera as Ophelia in Ambroise Thomas's "Hamlet," and achieved a 10 "Even'Bravest Heart," ("Faust,") (Gounod), Mr. Harry Bragau. decided succes. 11. Adagio and Intermezzo, (Bargiel), Mr. Charles Rietzel. 12. Duet, from "Love's Stratagem," (Fairlamb), (accompanied by the Composer), Miss Mile. Marie Van Zandt has received an offer of a splendid engagement Marian Lambert and Mr. Harry Bragau. for the Imperial Theatre, St. Petersburg, for next winter. At the close of the performance Mr. Eberhard was called on the stage Four cycles of Wagner's "Ring des Nibelungen" were to be given at and stated in a few words (thanking the audience and artists) that the pro-the Victoria Theatre, Berlin, during the month of May. Wagner's great ceeds of the concert would, be used towards founding a free scholarship. opera had never been given in Berlin before, and its performance was await- ed with intense interest. A letter to the Leipzig Signale says: "The 'Nibelungenring,' on its first performance here, has been extraordinarily MAPLESON AND NILSSON. successful at the Victoria Theatre. The approbation of the audience, who PRIVATE letter from Paris states: "Mr. J. H. Mapleson arrived filled every nook and corner of the spacious house, took the form, even on here early Sunday morning, and has put up at the Hotel du Rhin, Place the first night, when ' Rheingold' was given, of mild enthusiasm, but it rose VendomeA . The immediate reason of his visit to this capital is to meet Mr. to enthusiasm in the wildest acceptance of the term on the ' Walkiire' even- Henry Jarrett, who is well known as the agent of Mme. Nilsson, M. Faure, ing, and, were the word capable of still more comprehensive significance, Mr. Mass, Mile. Salla, and other operatic artists, and who returned here on such significance must be considered as having belong to it after the perfor- Monday via Havre, after a brilliant tour with Mile. Sara Bernhardt in the mance of the 'Gotterdammerung,'when the flickering fire of excitement United States. While he has been here Mr. Mapleson has so far entered into attained a fabulous height. Every night Wagner was the object of the most negotiations that it is hoped Mile. Van Zandt will, after all, cross to your fervent ovations." Madame Materna was the Briinnhilde, and among th« side to appear at Her Majesty's Theatre during a portion of the season. other singers were Herr and Frau Vogl {Siegmund and Sieglinde), Mme. The immediate purpose of Mr. Mapleson in visiting Paris was, however, to Kindermann, Herr Jager [Siegfried), and Herr Scaria (Wbtari). The music secure Mme. Nilsson. While he was in America Mr. Mapleson was author- was capitally given, but the scenic effects and the decorations left a great ized by Mr. Jarrett, her agent, to announce the name of Mme. Nilsson in deal to be desired. his prospectus; and, although he did not hold the counterpart signed by her of her engagement, yet his part, duly signed, is now in the possession of Mme. Herr Nessler, the composer of the opera "Der Rattenfanger von Nilsson, and at a concert at St. James's Hall, London, she expressly an- Hameln," has completed a new operatic work, " Der wilde Jager," the sub- nounced herself as 'By permission of Mr. Mapleson.' Since then Mme. ject of which is akin to that of "Der Freischiitz." The new work is to be Nilsson has asked that certain artists shall be engaged to support her, and brought out at the Leipzig Stad-Theater during next winter. Herr Neasler particularly that a great baritone shall be engaged for ' Meti stofele.' This is an Alsatian by birth. so points at M. Faure that it is not unlikely Mr. Mapleson will make an M. Gounod's new opera, "Le Tribut de Zamora," continues to be the -offer, which M. Faure will probably accept, particularly if ' Hamlet,' can be principal attraction at the Grand Opera, Paris, the first ten performances of played. Here the matter for the present rests; but it is confidently expected the work having produced the round sum of 194,000 francs. that Mr. Mapleson will be able to announce the rentree of Mme. Nilsson and M. Faure as Marguerite and Mephistopheleshj, at the latest, the Queen's birth- The manager of the Italian operatic company n6xt season, at the Teatro day, May 24. Mr. Jarrett will probably take a brief, rest after his labors in Tacon, Havannah, will be Strologo. America, but he will most likely be in London toward the end of the present In consequence of the great success gained by Theodore Henschel's month of May."—London Figaro, May 22. opera " Beautiful Melusine," in Hamburg, it will be represented in Konigs- In this connection the Figaro has also said: According to the New York burg next season. MUSICAL CRITIC, "Mr. Mapleson was delighted to meet with so much Hans Richter has been unanimously re-elected director of next season's success in Cincinnati. He told the people they ought to repeat the operatic Philharmonic Concerts, Vienna. festival every year for three weeks. He promised to bring them out next year Patti, Nilsson, and one or two other celebrities." The American mind Theodor Henschel's opera, "Die Schone Melusine," having proved a suc- seems to be somewhat exercised as to who the " one or two other celebri- cess in Hamburgh, will shortly bejproduced in Konigsberg. ties " may be. Mr. Mapleson, in announcing the names of these inferior Another pianist who has already won a reputation among the foremost problematical artists, is too modest to permaturely disclose the fact that it is virtuosos of the day—viz., Herr Lb'wenberg of Vienna—has arrived in Lon- not unlikely Queen Victoria herself may debuter as prima donna of Her don for the season. Majesty's Opera. Mr. Mapleson has heretofore been so lavish in promises and so nig- The Italian season at the Imperial Opera House, Vienna, commenced on gardly in performance, that it may be that one of the above statements May 1st, with "Lucia," the principal artists being Mdlle. Bianchi, Signori is as likely to be correct as the other. Peroti and Aldighieri. Herr Albert Niemann will next year make a tour in the United States. THE PATTI AFFAIR. Anton Rubinstein's " Maccabaer " will be performed next winter at the Liceo, Barcelona. WELL known entrepreneur has made the following statement to a re- porter in regard to the matter of Adelina Patti'a coming to the United Spontini's "Fernand Cortez" was selected as "Festival Opera" in StatesA : Brunswick, at the 50th anniversary of the Duke's accession. " The story of the case is very simple. Last year, Mme. Patti, fretting A new musical journal, Bologna Musicale, has been started in that town. over her ambiguous social position in London and in Paris, worried over her acquisition of a manor in Wales, and sighing for new worlds to conquer, Under the title " Phases of Musical England," will shortly be issued a thought it would be a good thing to try her fortunes in the United States. new work, from the pen of Mr. Frederick J. Crowest, who is already known She first sent to her lawyers to ascertain whether a contract entered into as the author of " The Great Tone Poets," "A Book of Musical Anecdotes," years previously with Mr. Maurice Strakosch and binding her to give him etc. The new work will deal with the under currents of musical life and the refusal of her services in America, on the same terms offered her by any work in England, under the heads of such subjects as—Church Music— other manager, could be set aside. Or being told that this could not be done, Women and Music—Editing—Encores—Critics and Criticism—Amateurs she offered Mr. Maurice Strakosch 100,000f. for a release. He accepted the and Professionals, &c, &c. offer, and received 40,000f. down, with a note for the balance, payable on the Miss Emma Juch, of this city, made her first appearance at her Majesty's day of Mme. Patti's arrival in America. Then the songstress commenced Theatre in London, on June 14, as Filina in " Mignon." Her stage presence thinking seriously of her American tour. Signor Pollini, of Hamburg, was is praised, and her voice is said to have been adequate to the exacting de- originally spoken of as her impresario, and this gentleman requested Mr. mands of the music alloted to the part, and the polacca was redemanded. Rudolf Bial to look into the question of halls, &c. Meanwhile the lady's in- tentions were noised about, and offers of engagement were forwarded her by The many friends of Miss Henrietta Beebe will be pleased to know that the dozen. She would, however, come to no decision until the success or failure for a stranger who went to London unheralded she has been very success- of her Paris season was an accomplished fact. The step taken in securing ful. Her firstappearanc e was at one of the Boosey "ballad concerts," in cabins aboard the Servia in October would indicate that the impression made which she was recalled after singing " Come live with me," a song which we by her stay in Paris was such as to convince her that a spell of absence from know in New York she sings with exquisite taste. The London Graphic, in Europe could do her no harm. Negotiations commenced with Mr. Rullmann commenting on this performance, said: "MissBeebe has a very sweet voice two weeks ago. Mr. Rullmann visited. the prima donna in her castle in and a finished delivery." She is to make further appearances under Mr. Wales. It required half a day to leach the place from London, and the de-Boosey's management and at Barnby's next oratorio season, and is in the lights of the journey may be imagined when the visitor wrote to his friends meantime studying with Signor Randegger, having also been invited to that he would, rather cross the ocean twice in December than repeat the trip. sing for Sir Julius Benedict at his home. These are substantial pro6fs of Mr. Rullmann offered $5,000 a concert for 50 concerts, an extra sum for Sig- initial success, which are no less well deserved than they are ^gratifying to nor Nicolini and all traveling expenses. Signor Nicolini told Mme. Patti the numerous admirers of one of the most artistic of our New York singers. that she ought to demand 2,000,000f. for their American tour—i. e., $8,000 a Italia Rossi, a lady baritone, has been singing at the Arena Torinese, concert—and not one sou less. And thereupon they parted. Turin.