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Artur Rubinstein is assisting artist Sunday afternoon, April 19th, when he will be heard in the Saint-Saëns Concerto No. 2 and César Franck “Symphonic Varia­ tions.” The Franck-Pierne and Scriabin works will com­ prise the first part of the program. On April 23 and 24, when the concert opens with the Bach-Respighi Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, Nathan Milstein will play the Prokofieff Violin Concerto No. 1 in memory of the composer, which will be fol­ lowed by the Fifth Symphony of Beethoven and the first performance of the Eighth Annual George Gersh­ win Memorial Contest (1952) winning composition, iNothing the music lover could want “Night Music,” by George Rochberg. Saturday night, the program contains Berlioz’ Overture to “Benvenuto surpasses The SARATOGA for sheer Cellini,” the Beethoven Fifth Symphony, the Chausson pleasure. Capehart’s ultra sensitive Symphony in B-flat (which the Philharmonic has not television chassis—with *Reserve Sup­ played in five years) and Ravel’s “La Valse.” Sunday ply Video Power—is engineered in ad­ is the same, except that instead of the Beethoven Sym­ phony, Nathan Milstein will be heard in the Mendelssohn Concerto. vance for UHF and VHF reception in Lithuanian Pianist-Composer, Vytautas Bacevicius, primary and fringe reception areas. graduated from the Conservatory of Paris in 1928 with high honors as pianist-virtuoso and composer, receiving Its 21-inch Crystal-Clear picture is a the diploma “Premier Prix.” He studied piano with marvel of true-to-life clarity. An AM- Joseph Turczynski (Poland) and Santiego Riera (Paris), professor of “Conservatoire National de Paris,” FM radio and phonograph, which pupil of Thomas—a famed Chopin pupil. Mr. Bacevicius plays all types, sizes and speeds of studied composition with K. Sikorski (Poland) and Nicolai Tcherepnine (Paris). When he was 15 years records automatically, open up a vast of age he made his first debut as soloist (playing a treasure-house of music for you. Two Mozart Concerto) with the Philharmonic Orchestra in Lodz, Poland. Since 1928 he has toured in the prin­ 12-inch concert-grand speakers pro­ cipal cities of Europe giving over 300 recitals and vide the full range and depth of ex­ symphony concerts with such conductors as Philipp Gaubert, Nicolai Malko, Albert Wolff, Gregory Fitelberg, Leon Jongen, Juan clusive Symphonic-Tone. Add to this, Jose Castro, etc. In South America he gave 24 concerts and in this country cabinetry of authentic design and dis­ up-to-date over 200 concerts, including radio and symphonic appearances. In 1938 he was a member of the jury to the International Pianists contest in tinctive beauty, and you have an in­ Brussels. He holds the title of Cavalier of the Crown of Leopold III. Mr. strument of endless enjoyment. We Bacevicius’ compositions are published in Vienna, Univeral Edition in Paris, Edition Hengel, Au Menestrel; and in New York, Paragon Music Publishers. will be glad to show you this, or other This is his 6th Carnegie Hall recital.______fine Capeharts, at your convenience. •PATRONS OF CARNEGIE HALL HAYNES-GRIFFIN PLEASE KEEP THIS PROGRAM FOR ADVANCE MUSIC SHOP LISTINGS OF CONCERT DATES 420 Madison Avenue, New York 17, N.Y. In answer to countless requests for advance listings of concert PLaza 9-7235 events, your program now contains a concert calendar for the coming month. Take it home for your convenience in planning your next date at Carnegie Hall. 10 (PhilhaJimjonjic-S^y^^ (plans Dimitri Mitropoulos, who has returned to the Of 9mfwAlancA fJuont Philharmonic-Symphony to conduct the remain­ der of the season—which ends Sunday afternoon, April 26—has been reengaged as Musical Direc­ Ün ÛuihoJiiiij tor of the Society and is now deep in plans for next season. He will again balance the old with The young—the fresh—the beau­ the new, the familiar with the controversial. tiful colors that spell Spring will be Internationally famous, Dimitri Mitropoulos is worn everywhere from now into sum­ Greek by birth, American by adoption. He first mer. There will be pastel coats, came to this country in 1936 as guest conductor dresses and suits as well as shoes, of the Boston Symphony; from 1937 to 1949 belts and handbags. Few can resist he was Musical Director of the Minneapolis Sym? the charm of these delicate colors. phony. He was appointed the Philharmonic’s regular conductor for 1950-51; since 1951-52 he has been Musical Director. Everyone can wear the flattery of pastels. Nothing compares to the Bruno Walter, George Szell and Guido Can­ buoyancy and clarity they give to the telli are reengaged as guest conductors for next skin. No other colors make a woman season. Andre Kostelanetz has been announced look more feminine and attractive. for the first time as guest leader. Franco When a pastel ensemble is worn the Autori has been reengaged as associate conductor face will reflect a glorious freshness. for the fifth consecutive year. Wilfrid Pelletier Delicately tinted accessories used to has been appointed Musical Director of the brighten a dark costume make the Young People’s Concerts. eyes seem larger and more luminous. Dr. Walter’s long career in this country has To help achieve a natural trans­ been inseparably interwoven with the Philhar­ lucence that offers subtle coverage, I monic-Symphony since he made his American have created two new pastel shades debut with the New York Symphony in 1923. of Anatome Fluid Make-Up—Ivory His programs, which will be devoted to com­ to give candle-lighted softness to posers such as Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms, pink-toned skins, and Naturelle to will be typical of the musical culture of which offer the delicate flush of youth to he is a symbol. Dr. Walter has written: “The pale complexions. Their matching works of the creative spirit last, they are cloud-soft Face Powders give the essentially imperishable, while the world-stirring final touch of perfection to the skin. historical activities of even the most eminent men are circumscribed by time. Napoleon is dead— Women throughout the country but Beethoven lives.” use this make-up for the natural love­ liness and day-long radiance it gives George Szell, who is now in his seventh sea­ to their skins. They are aware that son as Musical Director of the Cleveland Or­ natural estrogenic hormones — the chestra, is also well-known on the Philharmonic very substances that nature supplies podium where, with the exception of two sea­ to keep the skin fresh and young— sons, he has been a regular guest since 1944-45. are combined in this unusual make­ He will once more bring to his programs the up to keep their complexions flawless. high standards of musicianship and the technical authority which are characteristic of him. With the trend so definitely to­ ward colorful clothing and lighter After two years as guest conductor, Guido make-up it makes little difference Cantelli will return to a public which has whether a woman wears the new recognized in the young Italian maestro an or­ pastel fashions or vibrant colors; she chestra conductor of the first rank. His repertoire must keep her make-up soft. She must reflects his traditional roots, his contemporary also keep her complexion fresh and affinities and his Latin spirit. clear because the added illumination cast by these colors on the skin de­ Andre Kostelanetz will conduct three special mands a flawless complexion. Saturday night concerts outside the regular sub­ scription series, in January, February and March, Let Ivory or Naturelle give your 1954. These concerts, it is hoped, will introduce complexion the Dresden quality that good music to a new non-subscription audience is so exquisitely feminine and bright attracted by the wide personal popularity of the with beauty. conductor. —Germaine Monteil 13

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PROGRAM CONTINUED Saint-Saëns...... Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, No. 2, G minor, Opus 22 I. Andante sostenuto II. Allegretto scherzando 111. Presto Artur Rubinstein Franck...... Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra Artur Rubinstein STROM BERG-CARLSON (Mr. Rubinstein plays the Steinway Piano) "Custom Four Hundred” Managers High-fidelity radio-and-record equip­ BRUNO ZIRATO ment which brings you all the musical The Steinway is the official piano of beauty that modern records possess, The Philharmonic-Symphony Society but so many record-players fail to re­ produce. Tested and approved by Columbia and Victor Records . Available as com­ • ponent parts, for the audiophile to ORCHESTRA PENSION FUND assemble himself, or as complete cus­ It is requested that subscribers who are unable to use their tickets tom installations, with TV optional. kindly return them to the Philharmonic-Symphony Offices, 113 W. Let us demonstrate tomorrow! 57th St., for resale for benefit of the Society’s Pension Fund. All tickets received will be acknowledged. Such donations of tickets constitute income tax deductions, as provided by law.

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TOWN HALL Sun. Aft., April 19 JAMES HALL at 3 o'clock Bass Program: Bach, Handel, Mozart, Lully, Haydn, Purcell, Brahms (Vier ernste Gesänge), Group of Spirituals. Allen Brown at the Steinway

TOWN HALL Sun. Eve., April 19 Ida ELKAN & I. Rudolph KATZ at 8:30 Pianist In Joint Recital Violinist Program: Sonate in E, J. S. Bach, Ida Elkan; Sonata in D, Mozart; Sonata Op. 47 (Kreutzer), Beethoven. (Baldwin Piano)

TOWN HALL Sun. Eve., April 26 JOSEPH COLE at 8:30 Baritone "His natural voice is of excellent quality. Mr. Cole understands the importance of making vocal tone a reflection of the text." Felix Borowski, Chicago Sun Times, April 26, 1948 William Browning at the Steinway

CARNEGIE HALL Sun. Eve., April 26, 1953 VYTAUTAS BACEVICIUS at 8:30 Pianist-Composer Program: Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue, Bach-Bulow; Sonata D minor, Sonata G major, Scarlatti; Nocturne, Op. 27, Scherzo in C-sharp minor, Chopin; Sonata, Op. 52 (first performance) Bacevicius; La Vallee des Cloches, Ravel; The Snow is Dancing, Debussy; In Lithuania, Grudodis; Fantasia quasi Sonata, Liszt. (Steinway Piano)

TOWN ri A L Thurs. Eve., April 30 L DRUSILLA HUFFMASTER Pianist at 8:30 Program: Two Preludes and Fugues, B-flat minor, No. 22, C-sharp major, No. 3, Bach; 3 Sonatas, C major, D minor, D major, Scarlatti; Sonata A major, Op. 101, Beethoven; Nocturne D-flat major, 3 Preludes, B-flat minor, F major, D minor, Bal­ lade F major, Chopin; Gnomenreigen, Liszt; Ondine, Ravel; Three Fantastic Danaes, Shostakovich; Toccata, Prokofieff. (Steinway Piano) 15

THE PHILHARMONIC-SYMPHONY SOCIETY OF NEW YORK Where To Go 1952 — One Hundred Eleventh Season — 1953 Under the Direction of After The Show DIMITRI MITROPOULOS 'Virginia Sorbeô Peótaurant Thursday Evening, April 23 at 8:45 o’clock Friday Afternoon, April 24 at 2:30 o’clock “There’s no recipe for talent— Assisting Artist: NATHAN MILSTEIN In music or food” BACH-RESPIGHI Passacaglia and Fugue, C minor PROKOFIEFF Violin Concerto No. 1, I) major 101 WEST 57th ST. (In memory of the composer) HOCHBERG ...... —...... * Night Music (First Performances Anywhere) BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5, C minor •Gershwin Memorial Award, 1952 Saturday Evening, April 25 at 8:45 o’clock VX BERLIOZ Overture, Benvenuto Cellini Pussian Poom BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5, C minor CHAUSSON Symphony in B-flat major RAVEL Choreographic Poem, La Valse “Finest in Russian Cuisine” i Sunday Afternoon, April 26 at 2:30 o’clock NEXT DOOR (Last Concert of the Season) Assisting Artist: )3 NATHAN MILSTEIN |5 BERLIOZ Overture, Benvenuto Cellini E MENDELSSOHN. Violin Concerto, E minor CHAUSSON Symphony in B-flat major R W EI Wonted Choreographic Poem, La Valse on tke Park VliMuMulbulUullffi ÍK “One of New York’s Fine Restaurants” Record Releases 112 CENTRAL PARK SOUTH FIRST CHAIR VIRTUOSI FEATURED IN NEW COLUMBIA RECORDING ML 4629-1-12" Eight virtuoso first chair men of The Philadelphia Orchestra, that ensemble which “is even better . . . than any other orchestra has ever been,”* are heard in a unique group of extended solo selections on a new Columbia Masterworks release. Sold for the benefit of the Orchestra’s Pension Fund, the recording presents RESTAURANTS leading members of what has been described as an “orchestra of virtuosi,” under the direction of . “No compromise with quality” One of the most distinguished members of the Orchestra is the internationally famous oboist, Marcel Tabuteau, heard in this recording in Handel’s “Con­ certo No. 3 in G Minor for and Strings.” Equally celebrated among Philadelphia first chair men is William Kincaid, Schrafffi 57 Street one of the world’s greatest flutists, who is heard in Charles Grififes’ “Poem for Flute and Orchestra.” Concertmaster Jacob Krachmalnick is heard in Beethoven’s lyric “Romance “Good Food & Home Size Drinks” No. 2 in F Major for Violin and Orchestra.” Mason Jones, soloist in Chabrier’s “Larghetto for and Orchestra” joined the Orchestra in 1938, even before he had won his diploma from 14 Curtis Institute. Mr. Jones is also an ac- <>mplished composer. Cellist Lome Monroe, soloist in von Weber’s “Adagio and Rondo,” joined the Philadelphia Orchestra two years ago at the age of 26. Sol Schoenbach, soloist in Burrill Phillips’ “Concert Piece for and String Orchestra,’ one of the Orchestra’s youngest members when he joined the ensemble in 1937, J^arrei’ Peátaurant Purcell’s “Trumpet Voluntary in D Major” is performed by Samuel Krauss, a member of the Orchestra since 1944. 50 West 56th Street Soloist in von Weber’s “Concertino for and Orchestra” is Anthony Gigliotti, who became a Philadelphia first chair man in 1949 after several "Pour bion mangar" seasons with The Little Orchestra Society in New York

•From review by Virgil Thomson, Music Critic. New York Herald Tribune. 16

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coming events

TOWN HALL Tuesday Evening, April 28th at 8:30 fàdkwi J arnioni

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Program: Handel, Arne, Schumann, Brahms, Marcel Frank, Bax, Cowell, Faure, Kennedy-Fraser, Vaughn- Williams, Aaron Copland and Paul Bowles.

MARCEL FRANK at the Baldwin

TOWN HALL Wednesday Evening, April 29th at 8:30

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Frances Blaisdell ...... Flutist Lucien Kirsch Laporte...... 'Cellist Lucille Burnham...... Pianist

First New York Recital

Program: Loeillet, Handel, Bach, Hindemith, Debussy, Dutilleux, Milhaud, Martinu and 1st performance of Sonata for Flute and 'Cello, Anis Fuleihan.

(Steinway Piano) 18 Institute For J. S. Bach A vocational Music A Non-Profit Making Organization Mass in B Minor Board of Advisers Myra Has«—Jos« Iturbi—Yolanda Mero— Nathan Milstein—Gregor Plafigorsky—Artur IN TOWN HALL • APRIL 21. 8:30 o'clock Rubinstein—Rudolf Serkin—Alexander Smal- lens—Gladys Swarthout—— Efrem Zimbalist THE CONCERT CHOIR, MARGARET HILLIS. Conductor ENRICH YOUR LIFE WITH MUSICI It's Tickets now available at the Town Hall Box Office NEVER too late and you are NEVER too old to get satisfaction in some form of musical (Broadcast by the Voice of America) expression. Study for the fun of it and forget about being a professional. We have the RIGHT teacher for you in all price ranges, in all musical categories and for all degrees of musical skill even if you have never had a lesson. SCHOOL OF MUSIC Private Instruction Not operated as a music school—lessons The Manhattan School of Music will be the only degree-granting given in the studios of the various teachers music school in operation in New York City this summer. For this associated with the Institute. reason, Darrell Peter, the director, is making plans to offer as inter­ Piano—Voice—Violin—Cello—Orchestral In. struments—Theory—Counterpoint—Ensemble esting and diversified a Summer Session as possible. In addition to all Work—Solfege—Score Reading—Entire Non­ the regular theory courses and instruction in all applied music fields, Professional Entertainments Coached master classes in piano and violin will be held by Robert Goldsand —Inquire— MISS GLADYS DOUGLAS. Secretary and Raphael Bronstein, respectively. The Manhattan School of Music Room 1204, Steinway Building has been fortunate in obtaining the services of Mme. Karin Branzell, 113 West 57th Street formerly of the Metropolitan Opera, and well known for her author­ Telephone: Circle 7-4108 itative teaching and lecturing. Mme. Branzell will conduct a master class for performers and auditors in place of Friedrich Schorr, who will be on leave of absence for the summer. An Opera Workshop, with Mme. Rose Landver and Ethel Evans will be included in the Summer Session, which opens on June 8 and con­ tinues through July 31st.

CARNEGIE RECITAL HALL APRIL, 1953 19, Sun. 5:30 p.m.—Shirley Bichler, Pianist 19, Sun. 8:30 p.m.—Chamber Orchestra Concert, conducted by Herman Newman 20, Mon. 8:30 p.m.—Margot Ward, Singer and Lutinist 21, Tues. 8:30 p.m.—Meeting, Aquarium Society CANCER 22, Wed. 12:15 Noon—Church of Divine Unity, Rev. Helen Zagat 22, Wed. 8:00 p.m.—Church of Divine Unity, Rev. Helen Zagat AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 23, Thurs.. 8:30 p.m.—Guy Ferrari, Orchestral Concert 24, Fri. 12:15 Noon—Church of Divine Unity, Rev. Helen Zagat 24, Fri. 8:30 p.m.—Concert by Celtic Choral Society 25, Sat. 8:30 p.m.—Sandra Strick, Pianist 26, Sun. 11:001 a.m.—Church of Divine Unity, Rev. Helen Zagat y f f r if m MUSIC EDUCATION PRIVATE INSTRUCTION SCHOOLS Mold the Stall MAX JACOBS Manhattan School of Music Violin Instructor — Conductor SUMMER SESSION Carnegie Hall has become the Classes in JUNE 8 - JULY 31 symbol of culture in America, dedi­ Author of "Modern Violin Scale Studies" 238 E. 105th ST. LE 4-3773 915 Carnegie Hall Tel. EL 5-5269 cated to the principle of freedom and tolerance. The Hall attracts au­ GEORGE ARMSTRONG The Pardee School of Music 489 West End Ave., N. Y. 24 diences of more than one million TEACHER OF PIANO (near W. 84th St.) EN 2-4774 Technique, Interpretation SUMMER SCHOOL, July 6-Aug. 14 people each year and operates on Repertoire Courses for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Monthly Student Musicales Musicianship Classes - Teachers' Courses the theory that talent knows no bar­ Private lessons in all instruments and in Studio 505, Carnegie Hall Cl 6-9721 voice Enroll at any time riers of race or creed. Bulletin on request CLAIRE COCI The Carnegie Hall does not engage or Studio of Organ Mannes Music School Teaching—Concert Coaching sponsor the events presented in the David Mannes, Founder Studio for Practice Main or Recital Hall but acts solely Felix Salzer, Exec. Dir. 175 West 72nd St. TR 4-0422 157 E. 74th St.______BU 8-0656 as Lessor to those artists, or their Adults, Children (Any Age!) taught managers, who wish to rent our fa­ to Read-Play Piano Pleasingly in "12 wrk Concentrated Lessons," including College of Music cilities. The Hall is leased to artists, Arved Kurtz, Dir. Chartered 1878 Theory, and Harmony. Modern meth­ managers and organizations who ar­ ods used. Classic or Popular. 75th Anniversary Year Class or individual Instruction, daytime range programs, set standards of LEILA TYNDALL MOSES and evening, from primary through college and professional courses. performance and methods of presen­ 315 W. 86 St., N.Y. 24 SC 4-6351 114 E. 85 St., N. Y. 28, RE 7-5751 tation, fix ticket prices and handle the multifarious details connected with a performance in a public au­ WHY SAY “I’M TOO OLD TO LEARN TO PLAY PIANO?” ditorium. No one is too old, or too young, in this modern world of ours! Desire is all one needs plus a Piano, and a Piano Teacher who While Carnegie Hall is a privately applies good Psychology and Pedagogy to the individual requirements owned property, we have always of each pupil, and teaching him how to make his mind direct his playing. considered the Main Hall as a quasi­ Of what advantage is Piano Study? It is a means of Self-expression, public institution in the sense that a wonderful outlet for the Emotions. It helps one to relax and enjoy we do not exercise censorship of a fine hobby, but best of all, it develops a great asset—the power of Concentration! events, except at the direction of Leila Tyndall Moses, a former Pupil and Assistant of the late Dr. Governmental agencies designated to Wm. Mason (a Pupil) tells us Mason was the Pioneer of protect the community. the Modern Technic using Rotary Motion, Arm Weight, and Relaxation, which he applied in teaching his original work of “Touch and Technic.” Our staff is imbued with the spirit By means of it, one gains accuracy in playing, perfect time and that we are stewards of the great rhythm, a beautiful touch, pedalling, concentrating, interpretation, etc. tradition which has made Carnegie Miss Moses uses the principal essentials of Dr. Mason’s work in Hall the international mecca of the conjunction with her own very concentrated Course: arts. We feel a deep responsibility “Piano Playing in 12 Lessons,” and other good Modern Methods to to maintain this tradition. develop her pupils. They are delighted with their rapid progress in playing, fluency in reading music, a knowledge of Theory, Transposition, and Harmony. This is all acquired through the study of interesting, melodious Classic and Semi-classic Pieces, with a minimum of required study.