The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-11-01
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MAscseni has given 10 his publishers. Bon
| zoGno. the completed orchestral score OF his
new opera. Friend Fritz" which he has I'm
ished within the space OF few months. In
the mean time he has almost completed q
third opera. called " The Rantzaus." Friend
| Fritz" is said 10 be less dramatic than Rustic
Chivalry." but equally full Of melody. The
libretto is founded upon Erkmann Chartrain's
clever story. entitled "EAmi Fritz" The
| opera will receive it's first representation in
Rome under the composers baton at an early
date Miss La Calve will sing Susei: De Lucia.
Fritz. and Lheric. Rabbi Ddrid Friend
| Fritz" consists Of three acts. with . prelude
and an intermezzo sinfonico.
Meanwhile vergn. the librettist OF the "Cav-
alleria Rusticana." is suing Mascagni. the
composer. and Sonzogno. the publisher. for
his share OF the enormous profits OF this popu-
lar work.
Heinrich Grnnfeld. the violoncellist. enjoys
the memory Of the friendship Of Field Marshal
| Won Moltke. Many time has this artist cheered
the war veteran with his instrument. and the
very evening OF Won Moltke's death was set
apart by him for tho enjoyment Of q private
visit from Mr.. Granfeld and the favored cello.
The Music Club. organized last spring. is OF
. social character. It's members are not only
professionals and amateurs. but include some
| persons who are simply interested In music.
The officers number Anton seidl. E. c. Stanton.
Victor Herbert, America Gori. Jesse Williams.
| Rudolph Aronson. and Richard Arnold Several
receptions will be given during the winter at
their pleasant rooms. 80 West Thirty first
| street
Tonight those clever midget actors. banded
together under the name OK tho Liliputians.
INT The ss snny tt Somednn fanE Ebert
4 n fD UI tNln ~ pNnr asyNa
sEesches. and there WHIPS will Be sometSns
novelty in the appearance. OF the Liliputian
playing a different instrument The concert
promises to be Interesting to o degree.
Tho third Sunday concert at the 1enox Ly-
ceum will occur Tonight. Anton Seidls or
chestra will play several selections new TO this
helm. the pianist. and, Rose Stewart. grace
full. pretty woman. and an admirable soprano.
to reprint in America the novelties Of Euro
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Of Paris. n'' ''''''A'"''N " ~ "A0 ''''"AN''
Victoria. who. during the recent illness Of this
singer; sent her own physician from Balmoral
the Teutonic on Nov. l. ' '' -''" " ~
1920 q night during his season in America
and his brother Edouard S40o.
Giulia yalda the American prima donna.
hos recovered from her illness. and will sing
the part Of 4rnidd in Giucks beautiful old
| opera OF that title. soon to be given in London.
Frank q. Desserts Mass in minor will be
given shortly in church in Vienna. 1t is said
yet yet been Performed in Austria ''D'''''' A''
T Tho t old hs5P JsW Yn
after an absence OF i've years
opera. "Falstan." about Which the Italian
papers are much excited.
OPERA called "s Marsis The brpetto Is By n 5o
BEEN BY one Of Of bsen dramas nave
Mrs W. s. Palmer has been selected to al
the place Of soprano Of the North Baptist
place vacated by Mrs Donnelly.
- Rqbinsssin,s; opera; called The Gypsiss"
poem OF the same title. is nearly completed.
the his eap oD DSS E sTs1S
whom he takes great interest.
written for the pianoiorts. are going to be
ballet TssD the vii ia s k
and executed in the best possible manner.
celist in Mr.. Seidl's orchestra. who is to the
orchestra th what the ,brGe L To the violin
& The soul the the
the enthusiasm Of the band radiate from this
clever musician. who rarely looks at his music.
and IN the most difficult positions. all over his
beautiful instrument. BIT few know that he
ss Peis Fhoas Sfofsf 0aS
versatility than for his talent. Mr. Herbert is
not brn n a many az PIT PIT
mus MUSICAL edacaton z soo ees
this, post in the METROPOLITAN orchestra Mr.
his PERSONALITY Is So attractive that strans S
the s genial first cello and New YorIers are dis
appointed II they. go to an orchestral concert
and miss Herbert from his accustomed seat
Berlin Is to have new opera house. which
will cost from four to Ave million marks. The
s s, asrr is s is
director.
The ancient Berner march. played at the late
celebration Of the foundation OF Berne, has
air OF Switzerland is SO intimately connected |
said to have been played as the swiss entered
Rome in 1902.
Capt. Billy" is the title of new Lever de |
ridedu by Harry Greenbank and +. Collier. re- |
Gently given at the Savoy Theatre in London. |
1t is said to be amusing. though too close an |
imitation of Gilbert TO be original
Frau Cosima Wagner has secured q young |
Norwegian artist, Ellen Galbranson. to replace !
Materna next summer as kundry in Parsifal."
It is Just announced that Frau Amal.e Fried |
rich Materna Of Wagnerian renown will visit |
the United States in the early spring. She has
already signed o contract for u number OF |
concerts.
cycle OF Mozart's operas will be given at |
the Vienna Opera House in December for the |
centenary of the great composers death.
Special attention will be paid TO the lesser
operas. which are little heard. but contain
much beautiful music.
The Grnnfeld brothers will give O. concert on
the evening OF Nov > and on tho afternoon OF
Nov. 7 ut 2:30 In the Madison Square Garden
Hall
The programme for the first concert Of the