New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-03
LISTKNINGi TO GOOD MUSIC At DETROIT
NOTABLE FEATURES OF CONCERT GIVEN pY
THE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

THE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
Detroit July Cspecial)-The cool weather h.,
contributed largely TO the Of this wears ma.,
ing Of the Music Teachers National Association "a.
the Detroit Opera House was crowded both nnorr,,.
and afternoon to-day. After organ solos in IN.
morning by II. c. MacDougall, of Providence ESSAY.
were read by james Ii. Howe, Of Greencastle Ind
and Charles II. Jarvis, Of Philadelphia. Mrs Fannis
Bloomfield Zeisler, the well7nown pianist Of Chicago
also heard. Mr. Howe discussed the past ures
ent and future OF the piano. Mr. Jarvis, who might
fairly be called reactonary in piano playing argued
that reversion to Thalberg and Hummel will be- only
return to the legitimate school of pano-p PLAYING
Mrs. Zcisler pleaded earnestly for the rights Of her
She argued aptly that women are natural not
creative in composition, but that on the reproductive
side Of musical art they have become in more than
instance famous. The essayist made some sly
hits at the ruder sex, urging that If women through
paucity medocrity Of ideas, should not attempt TO
compose, the same rule should be applicable
to a class Of male composers who rush
into that sanctuary Of art where angels
fear to tread piano recital followed, supplemented
by some good singing by Miss Wilson, of Detroit,
young Soprano who sang songs by Wilson G. smith,
Lavaee, Mcdowell and J. " Rogers. In the after
noon there more organ playing by A. A. Stanley,
more discussions, and a piano recital by Edward b.
Perry, the blind pianist of Boston.
The evening programme, at the Detroit Rink con-
most important number emphatically the second
piano concerto Of Z. A. Mcdowell, Of Boston, work
which has already been heard in NewYork In
junction with the Thomas orchestra, season before
last. The concerto grows on acquaintance 1t 10
moulded the broadcast possible lines, and is Of
decidedly modern cast. The orchestra then betrays
the hand Of master. Mr. Mcdowell is colorist
by instinct and his orchestral palette contains the
richest hues, used, however, not with prodigd
hand. but with a sanity and sObriety that speak
volumes for the composers selfrestraint. The first
movement is the best and broadcast. although the
presto is perfect scherzo in form and content
The work was played by Mr.. Mcdowell in a
manner that called forth the warmest praise. lie
Is that rare type Of the pianist, viruoso artist. and
as such is fully qualified reveal the beauties OF his
concerto work that ranks with the best c0nceros Of
modern times. The Thomas orchestra under Theodore
Thomas, played the rich orchestral accompaniment
with vigor and discretion
H. s. Cutters anthem for soprano solo, chorus and
orchestra. was to have been heard in Philadelphia at
the meeting Of the association; but was given this
evening for the first time II is work written on
eminently conservative lines. and contains much good
music although reminiscent Of many Of the masters
Of oratorio Mr. Cutler has studied his Beethoven and
Handel to good purpose and shows no little ski IN
handling choral forces. \ local soprano, Miss Cor
lete. took the solo part The chorus itte RACED
in details and weak in attack, on acquaintance proven
sufficiently sOnOrOus and wellrdned. ms was mora
evident in their singing of the excerpts from nush a:
ClarIe's oratorio Jerusalem" work OF antiquatef
pattern. the soprano solo Of which was sung by Mrs:
Whifemorc. Pdine's Island Fantasy was also On
the scheme and fairly well Interpreted
The other novelties Of the evening were love song
for soprano solo and orchestra. by A. NJ Forster u
Pittsburc and suite the second for string orchestra
By Arthur FOote, Of Boston Mr. Forester was happy
i'm his contribution TO the evenings scheme, as his song
melodious sensu0usly 30. and in addition IS richly
scored II was exceptionally well interpreted by
Miss Vocel of Pittsburg, a soprano. who possesses
good voice and uses IL we'll The Foote suite, while
not whit inferior his first is not so interesting
in It's entirety. II Is clever, graceful, tender and
pquant at once and liz composers good taste IN
nrchcsraon is well known. sufiCe it to say that It
lacked nothing in this particular. Governor Luce, OF
Michigan spoke a few words Of welcome az the outsee
of the performance, and the president OF the assoc
ton, Mr.. Parsons, replied.