Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25

came up to congratulate the Pittsburg soprano
| and to remind her of their former acquaint-
ance in Dresden; the president OF the society
| formally rendered her all the privileges OF
the LiederkranE whenever she comes to
New York, and Mr.. William Steinway,
| perhaps the most influential man in metro
politan musical circles, complimented her
very highly, said she ought to be heard at
some of the great concerts and made an ap-
pointment with her for the purpose OF intro
ducing her to the proper parties to gain tnat
desirablesobject.
The World, speaking of Miss Beesley's
appearance, recalled an incident that had
been narrated in its Dresden correspond
ence year or more ago, when the young
soprano had sung in Haydn's Imperial Mass
| at the Kreuz Church, producing such an I'M
preston that hundreds OF the congregation
waited at the entrance to catch a nearer
glimpse of the young American and greet
her as she passed to her carriage. All OF
which went to make up q very pleasant ex-
perience for Miss Beesley, such as is pleas
ant also for her Pittsburg friends and ad-
mirers to hear.
An Interesting Event.
Mrs. Kate -Lippa's piano recital
announced to be given at the Pittsburg Club
Theater Tuesday evening, the I'd prox., is
happening of more than passing interest.
For nearly a decade Mrs. Lippa has been
generally among us as q teacher, church
organist and occasional composer, possessing
exceptional gifts, but so modest and retiring
as to shun, rather than court and published
recognition even of these less public lines of
work. Only in a limited circle was it known
that, as Miss Kate Occieston, she had been
first prize winner ut the Leipzig Conserva-
tory and had achieved distinguished suc-'
cesses as a concert pianist in England. Her
English. reputation was so we'll established
that, years after her retirement, the name OF
Kate Occleston was included in some of the
obituary notices of DIR. Louis Mas as one
of the half dozen best pupils of that emil
nent master.
Following upon Mrs. Lippa's appearance
as pianist at the recent P. S. NJ. T. A. at
Philadelphia, the recital now announced
must be taken to indicate resolve to come
out and rejoin the rank OF concert piauists
among whom she once 30 successfully con-
tested. Mrs. Lippa presents choice pro-
gramme, on which is noted a nocturne of her
own composition and Chopin's E minor con-
certo the latter enlisting Mr.. Carl Retter at
sing Mrs. Lippa's ballad, "a Shadow" and
LISTS "Mignon."
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Cards for the Art Society.
Among the musical features of Art Socie-
tvs receptions for the remainder of this
season it is expected to have two lectures by
Mr.. H. E. KrehbieI, the eminent critic of
the New York Tribune, who stands in the
front rank of the country's musical litera-
teurs and lecturers; also an informal talk
from Mr. Beveridge Webster. Each of these
discourses is to be illustrated and relieved by
piano and vocal music, and it is further
planned TO arrange one rather elaborate
programme for performance probably, in
some larger Eall toward the end of the
season.
Attractive features are announced along
the other lines of art society's activity.
Eleven new members were elected by the
Altogether this old and respected society
seems to be just now in q particularly
fourishing, promising condition.
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A Proposed Publication.
1t is proposed to publish through the
house of James Pott, Astor Place, n. Y, a
collection of hymn tunes by the Rev. DR.. i.
S. B. Hodges, of Baltimore, in case there
seems to be sufficient demand to warrant the
step. Inquiry can be made OF the pub
Usher. Such a collection of the eminent
Cautor's compositions would form desir-
able companion to the volume of church
music by his celebrated father, DR.. Edward
Hodges, edited with loving care by the
daughter and sister, Miss Faustina Hasse
Hodges, herself well-known song writer.
This talented family is we'll known in
Pittsburg's social and musical circles.
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The Mendelssohn Quintette Club.
The first of Mr.. Cuttings series OF con-
certs at really popular prices-and with
special rates to musical students-will be
given next Tuesday evening, at Old City
Hail, with the Mendessohn Quintette Club.
of Boston, as the attraction. Mendelssohn's
Quintette in A, Op IS and Beethoven's
Quartette in G, Op 1S are programmed. If
these are to be given in their entirety, it
would seem that the club is now returning
in its forty-first season to that artistic stand
ard in the choice of compositions which
founded its early renown as the then best
chamber-music organization Of the country.
Mr.. Isadore Schnitzler, violinist. and Mr.
Thomas Ryan, the veteran clarinettist, are
prominent among the clubs instrumental
solosts. The singer is Miss Marie Barnard,
who is to render airs BY Mozart and Bellini.
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Music for the East End.
The Mendelssohn Club, of the East End,
will give the first concert of its third season
next Tuesday evening, at the new Masonic
Hall, Collins avenue. Until the recent
opening of this cozy little auditorium-on
the ground floor seating about $50 persons
the club could secure no suitable hall in the
East End this season; hence the tardy open
ing. The chorus OF so voices, under Mr..
James McCollum's baton. will sing num-
ber of part-songs and miscellaneous Choir
uses The other performers will be Miss
Jennie NJ. Evans, Miss Lizzie Reed, and
Messrs. John Gernert, John Horner. Frank
w. Bearl, George f. Wagner, j. II. Fred
arioo r Maver