The morning call., 1894-12-20
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS.

Dy uer VIII Tue iae Marchesa oil FepOl
tAlbonD has once more shown the truth OF the
proVerD, 'Ihe ruling passion strong In DEATH
and that ruling passion was the love OF chill
dren. The fame she had attained by her mag
nlilcent voice and great musical talent. the ad-
miration of the whole of the civilized world.
me respect Oh all those who knew her-ail these
were as nothing 10 her compared 10 the smile
of little BARN And SAD to say, she was child
less. But chlldless though she was, the smiles
OF the little ones never failed her when she went
out to gather them, as she invariably did In the
latter years OF her life. 1t is doubtful whether
there was single urchin among all those that
congregate OF bright afternoon In the Champs
Elysees who did not know Nine. la Marquese
oil Pepoli or, to can her by The sobriquet they
gave her, LA Dame Out Chante" Che lady who
sings, for she would take them in her lap and
sing softly to them, in that sill Incompatible
voice, for the privilege of hearing which SOW
eregns and the great ones OF the earth had
crowded opera-houses When she often de-
clined the urgent prayers OF her personal friends
10 sing to them In private, she sang unasked 10
the children.
The revival OF Verurs "Othello" at the Met
ropolitan Opera-house has been the most in
teresting event OF the season, so far. This IS
due not only 10 the intrinsic nobility Of the
opera itself, but also TO the splendid character
artists. Victor Maurel, who was CHOSEN by
the composer to create his Iago and his Fal-
staf was practically newcomer. He was In
this country twenty years ago when both his
voice and art were young. He returns with hls
voice somewhat worn. but his art that OF one
of the masters of the lyric stage Maurel is
the foremost barytone of the day. and his
Iago is one of his finest creations. His
embodiment OF the character has not been
a hyy nru
of living men. except Edwin Booth. His sing
Ing 10 the perfection OF dramatic style.
with its noble repose, its variety of delicate and
eloquent maners and its complete freedom
from cheap and vulgar device Tamagno's
Othello Is well known as an intensely tragic
role. Emma Eames made lovely heroine, and
sang with sentiment and refinement.
An Eastern writer says: "There are pianists
and pianistS. Rublnstein was the most modest
of men. and often remar, ed that he bad never
yet played The ma jor scale completely TO his
own satisfaction. The great vlrtu0so, VI ldmir
de PachmanD, is quie a contrast In this re-
spect 10 the famous Russian. had the good
fortune 10 meet him some lime ago, and en-
Joyed for about an hour the lively conversation
OF the eccentric pianist. Wien asked his opin-
ion OF Padert wski he replied: 'Paderewski
play lovely, most divine, exquisite; but tafter
an impressive PAUSE lie do not play so well as
l. Herr de Pachmann furthermore remarked
that he did not personally care very much for
Chopin, aud only made a specially OF his works
because critics considered him The greatest ex-
ponent of Chopin in existence. And added he,
after another Impressive pause, 'dey are right,
quite right"
Harry Burlelgh, young colored man. for
few seasons member of the faculty of the
National Conservatory OF Music, and barry
tone OF great promise, is favorite pupil OF DIR.
DYorak. BUreigh is native of Erie. After
graduating from the Erie High School he made
tour as member OF the FiSke jubilee
Singers. Then. after a successful compat ition,
he was awarded a free scholarship in the Ma
tional Conservatory, where he made such good
use of his opportunity that be was eventually
enrolled a member of the faculty. For a tim
a popular solo singer 10 the leading church
choIrs OF his native city, his services in SINH
lar capacity were sought for In New York. His
friends sometimes think that he may have con-
tributed toward the inspiration which gave TO
The world Dr.. Dvorak's New World SYM
phony."
A batch of cablegrams came The other day TO
several of the leading newspapers In New
York. containing brief but ardent expressions
of Mile. Calves gratitude TO those members of
the staff who were concerned with he appear
ance last season. This outburst, even from so
volatile lady as Mile. Calve, was puzzIing
until moments calculation showed that the
reviews of Miss de Lussan's debut in Gar
men" had just had time 10 reach her popular
predecessor Then with ingenious lmpul-
slveness she cabled her thanks. Miss de
Lussan made her second appearance in 'Car
men" at the Saturday matinee, but the house
was very poor one. The public, as well as
the critics, acknowledge the New York girl a
failure, compared TO the brilliant Calve.
NJ Martinez seems to be getting his plans for
a lyric theater at Paris into working order.
The institution Will be connected with the
Conservatory of Music, and all the performers
will be advanced pupils of the Conservatory.
The repertory VIII consist of fragments OF
grand operas, comic operas, comedies, etc., and
all the proceeds. after paying expenses, will be
given to the pupils to continue their studies.
NJ. Martinez believes that this practical school
OF lyric art will do much toward forming the
pupils into real artists.
Felix Mottl, the Carlsruhe conductor, is
drawing immensely in London. Nothing
could be more interesting than compari-
son between Motifs conducting and that of
Richter, both 10 their way mastery, and show
ing the temperament of the man. Richter Is
great in detail, and TO hear Beethoven or
Wagner work under MS baton Is almost as good
as a perusal Of the fun score. Motl. on the
other hand. is an emotional conductor and
exercises magnetic Influence over both his
band and his orchestra.
Paderewski seems to have recovered from
the indispositlon which prevented his Ameri-
can tour, and is announced to play in the Eng
lish provinces in mid.Januarv. Rosentha and
Sauer seem 10 be The only living panists who
can run the popular Pole al all closely in the
race for public favor. Sauer has only just
burst on the London public. Rosenthal will
make his English debut in February.
M. Andre Messenger, the French composer
and Miss Davis Che song-wriUer professionally
known as Miss slope Temple''), are shortly
10 be united in matrimony. Messenger has long
cherished an admiration for the lady. and has
even carried IL TO the extent OF initiating the
style of melody she writes. and introducing 1t
in o his operas. "Mlrette" is said to be very
reminiscent of Hope Temples songs.
DIR. Hubert Parry is being warmly conerat-
ulated on his appointment as director of the
Royal College of Music, London. The only
regret EXPRESSED Is lest his new duties should
hamper him In his work as a composer. Tie
font fg Not It'll h.