a NOVEMBER 27, 1920

and American Endeavor in Grand Opera, Symphony and Chamber Music and Classic Dancing BY IZETTA MAY. MCHENRY

faculty Natban Fryer, bead of tbe piano de> done has been proven by several well-known CONTEST ANNOUNCED FINE OPENING partment; Lonla Ediln, principal teacher of tbe artists who, from the beginning of their ca¬ Tlolin. and Victor D. Gomez, wbo la to be in reer, have eliminated all jiasses and yet tbelr For All American Musiciana—Pr cbarfe of tbe cello claasea. Mr. Blorb, who audiences are always large. Mme. llopekirk's From $100 to $5,000 Offered by ban but recently returned from New York, la decision baa been warmly commended by Tbe Federated Music Clubs For Chicago Grand Opera Co completing bin plana for tbe work to be under¬ Boston Globe and they advocate organizing In order to stimulate interest in American taken during tbe aeaton and ia most en- many more aeries of such concerts with pro¬ music, and to encourage better music and a tbusiastic over tbe co-operation accorded bim grams offered by carefully selected artists, higher standard for American artists, teachers Business Director Herbert M by those citizens of Cleveland who have made and furthermore urge that there be ellmlnaled and composers, tbe executive officers of the Fed¬ it possible to organize tbe Institute of Music. Johnson Predicts Greatest from these concerts artists wbo are so anxious erated Music Clubs of America, In session In ASKS BAKLANOFF BE to be presented before tbe public that they will Akron, Uhlo, last week, announced nativnal Season in History of BARRED FROM OPERA guarantee to take care of any defii'lt wlib b contests for Amnlcan composers, singers, pian¬ Organization may occur. Tbe Globe also advocates tbe ists and violinists. Prises ranging from tiou Chicago, Nor. 19.—It is reported today that giving of these concerts as n means of af- to will be given, and elimination om- a written request that Georges Baklanoff be fording more opportunity fur native talent, and tests will be held in every 9tate and district, Chicago, Nor, 18.—With dash, brilliancy and tbe district winners competing for national artistry tbe Chicago Grand Opera Company EDGAR ALLEN SCHOFIELD honors at the biennial session of tbe federa¬ opened its seaeon last night under what was tion at Rock Island, Ill., in June, 10:11. Win¬ termed the most favorable aus|)lces in its ners of the national contests will be flnanced history. and booked for a concert tour of tbe entire Gino Marinuzzi's story opera of the French I'nited States under tbe auspices of the feder- Kevolutiun had its American premiere. Tbe eration. Mrs. Louis Yager, of Chicago, was Iicrformaace was scenically spectacular and vo¬ named director of contests for vov-allsts and cally and urchestrally brilliant. Yvonne Gall musicians, and Mrs. Oscar IliiDdley, of Bir¬ sang the rule of the heroine, Isaura, with mingham, Ala., and Mrs. Ella Mae Smith, (K>wer, feeling and beauty. Edward Johnson, of Columbus, will have charge of tbe contests tenor, appeared at bis best in tbe part of for composers. Mazurec. Olga Carrara made her Chicago debut as Glorianda. Carlo GaleflS was Tigoronsly AMERICAN COMPOSER applauded in tbe part of the father. Vottorio aaug the part of tbe notary. Tbe remainder Honored at New York Chamber Musio of tbe cast inclnded Carl Bltterl and 8aIIastro Society’e Concert Cival. New York, Nov. IT.—Tbe first concert of Much praise was given the highly trained the season by tbe New York Chamber Music and capable chorus. It was also commented on Society was given last evening at Aeolian Hail. that tbe exquisite acting and dramatic |>ower This organization consists of a iKxly of players of tbe members of tbe cast made the opening of tbe instruments of the string quartet, to¬ notable one. Tbe operatic critics today a gether with those of tbe double bass, flute, pronounce Mr. Marinuzzi's production sue- a oboe, clarinet, batsoin, born am] piano. Tbe cesa artistically. According to old opera- director la tbe pianist. Miss Carolyn Beebe, goers society was never ao resplendent on any wbo is also founder of tbe society. A tribute previous opeuing night. Practically «II of tbe was paid to the late Charles T. Griffes. one s«)cial leaders of Chicago were present. It of Ameiica'a most pn^mising young romp'o-eri. wis a fascinating di>play of ebonldcrs, coif- Three of bis tone ixiems. groiified under tbe furet, gowns and Jewels. announcement "In Memoriam,” were given, Herbert M. Johnson, businesa director of tbe which he arranged for itring and wind instru¬ opera company, said to tbe reporters: ments specially for the society. The re¬ “We have every reason to anticipate tbe mainder of tbe program comprised Donald greatest season In the history of tbe Chicago Tovey'a varietiona on a them* by G-O'-k; Ore- Opera Asaociation. The subscrhition list la flee'a “Beflectlona and Sbailows,” and I’srcy fairly satisfactory. While It ia regrettable that Grainger's Children's Mar<'b, “Over the Hills we cannot induce more people to realize that and Far Away.'* arrangnl by Hie eomixxor for the subscription is tbe backbone of opera we tbe aoelety. Much creMETROPOLITAN OPERA CO, INCA” MUSIC RECITAL' Opens Season Auspiciously — Huge By Carlos Valderrama Provea Most In Audience Attends Every Per¬ teresting formance

New Y’ork City, Not. 19.—Yesterday after- New York, Not. 20.—Tbe 1920-'.’l aeasi^n of soon at tbe Manhattan Opera House, before the Metroixditan Oi>rra Company opened bril¬ S distinctly interested tho small audience, liantly Monday, Novcmtier 15, when "lor Julve'* s native I’eruvian, Carlos Valderrama, played was presented, with Caruso ami Ubaritone. Is one of America'a most successful slnsrrs. He received the tbelr beat. “Alda" was tbe opers given renders on tbe piano admirably preludes, greater part of hla training in this country at tbe New England Conaervatory of Music, and later atudird rhapsodies, songs, colonial airs, depicting the with Dudley Buck In New York, and fur a time atudird tn London. Mr. Bchoflcld lui toured the rnited the se<-oDd night wlHi Emmy m-Htinn In ttie States with celelirated oichrstras and grand opera singers, snd was the originalor of tlie role of l.ir- title" role, and tills niaiked Hie (list appear- Incas at prayer and worship, ceremonial d.mce, klns in "The GUI of tlie Golden Wtst" when It was given lu English. As a cuiiivrt aitlst h« riiioya a anre of Guisefipe Uanise, wbo sang very well ainging and fighting, with as mnrh variety moat excellent leputathin. the rdc of Amonnsro. Ollier o|>eras gl'en dur¬ and effect as tiossible thru tbe means of but ooe ing the week were “Zaro," '‘Csvallerls Itu-il- instrument. The interpretation of these addi¬ barred from eingiog this season was received thus making it possible to advance as a nation cami," “Jrlstnn and Isolde" (itiven in F.n«Ii*b). tions to onr American music by an onbestra by tbe directors of tbe Chicago Opera Company, in tbe ranks of music. Mine, IIo|iekirk'a re- For each and every performanee hundrcls have equipped with the necessary tom-toms and the letter having been written-by Dr. Herbert citals will be watched with much Intereat. been turned away, ao great is the demand for weird effects would greatly enhance their value. L. Willett, president of tbe Chicago Church Seats. Tbe minor strains predominate tbruont all of Federation and a professor in the Cnlveraity THE FREER RECITAL these comiiositiona of course. In his “YaraTi, of Chicago. THE SNOW BIRD' Song of the Andes,” and the ‘Temvian Triste The writer cited as his reasons Baklanoff a The Four Afternoons of Music in Chi- Melgar,” Inga Jollevna, anprano, assisted in tbe aliegi-d relations with Elvira .kmazar, wb<} last csgo Start Under Promising A New Opera by Theodore Stearna, To Ipterpretationa and wai also well rer'eived. year filed a deiwrtation warrant for Baklanoff Auspices Be Produced by Chicago Opera Tils pnigram, while rendered flawlessly, is of under the Mann art. Baklanoff, wbo returned ■ ■ Company too much sameness to receive the popular favor to Chicago today, was detained by the immi- Chicago, Nov. 18.—The Four Afternoona of and acclaim that the evident hard work of- Mr. grution autboritiea at Ellla Island for a time. Music, in charge of Eleanor Everest Fieer, Announcement ia nuule that the Chic.vgo Opera Valderrama deserve*. on hia return to this country a few weeks ago. dlitlngulshed Cblcago comimser, started Mon- Aaaoclation will ppsluce early in the season a According to re|>ort pressure was brought to ‘(•''.v. November 15, at 4 o'elork. In Orehestra new oper#, “The Snow Bird,” by Theodore INSTITUTE OF MUSIC bear on the State Department and a parole D.ill foyer. The o|>enlog address was iiy Mrs. Stearns. The comimser descrllies It as a ‘‘lyric granted. Katharine Knowles Robbins. The remainder of episode in one act,*' for which tbe libretto and Of Cleveland To Open New Home Late the program was as follows: score were written liy him. The 0|iera 1« FI' berian in Its theme and the libretto was irans- in November—Several Members POPULAR PRICED RECITALS Sonnets from the I’ortiiguese, 1-3. Freer, Mrs. Added to Faculty John Sidney Burnet, Mrs. Beulah T. I'or'er, lat*-d into I'rench by Hie conn»«aer'a wife. Mrs. Will Be Tried in Boaton piano; Mrs. John Welcber, violin; Miss Dor- Stearns, kiuiwn on tlie oporatle stage as Mar¬ Announcement la made by the directors of - oHiy Bell, liarp; Mr. .Mvin JaeolisoD, violoncello; guerite laniare. Theodore Stearns ia a natlie of the Cleveland Institute of Music, of Cleve- • With tbe object in view of Introducing Fix Prelndea, Chopin; Spring Night, Schumann- Ohio, received bla education at Oberlln, and land, 0., that the work of remodeling tbe worth-while compositions to students, Mme. Liszt; Mr. Silvio Kchuitl. Sonnets, 4-7, Freer, entered upon hit newspaper work on Tlie Clc'c- building recently pnrebased for the new borne Helen Ho|>ekirk, of B'lston, Maas., ia arranging Two nerrot Pieces (la>nto-.MIegro), Cyril Scott. land Plain Dealer, loiler he was sent abroad of tbe institute Is progressing so satisfac- a aeries of Monday morning piano recitals to Eroica, Liazt. Bonnets, 8-11, Freer. 01 representsHve of the Associated Press, and torily that it is hoped to open the building late be given at popnlar prices. It la interesting Mrs. Freer stated that ail seats f„r tbe four it was while In Rnrope that be commenced to in Novemlier with a reception for Ernest Bloch, to learn that there will be no free list wbat- aflernorms bid tieen wilil out and tli.it more study miisle. In nddlHon to "The Snow Bird ’ who wss re< ently appointed director of tbe oeever, which is a ite^i that onght to be taken than $1,000 ia already asaure,| for local and he lias another opera of greater length almost urganlzutlon. Tliere have been added tu the by other givers of concerts. That It can bn forelfD pbilantbrotiy. completed.

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