The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-06
Gathered in the
World of r1el0dy.
Interesting Notes About rlusiclans
At Home and Abroad.

was great example Of the value Of
voice cultivation. The voice which
charmed her audience appeared to be
the acme Of purity and displayed an
intensity Of feeling which brought out
the hidden beauties Of all the songs
rendered. A feature which attracted
considerable admiration also, was the
natural vibration of the singers voice,
which, even in the lullaby, added so
materially to the charm of the simple
music. Although but "a years of age,
Miss Bloodgood has achieved great
fame and has secured for herself
great name in the world Of song.
Malcolm Douglas, composer of the
music of the Brownies" spectacular
entertainment, is one Of the hustling
up-to-date young journalists who In
addition to musical talents possess keen
business abilities. The idea Of placing
the Brownies" upon the stage origi-
mated with Mr.. Douglas, and 1t was at
his sggestion that Artist Palmer Cox
decided to engage in the theatrical en-
terprise. The financial success of the
DToWHlca cNCi WhcIC 40 tiC bCSl GNi-
dence of the foresight of the young
composer whose bright music has con-
tributed so much to the enjoyment of
those who have witnessed the novel
Brownie" entertainments.
Professor T. ]. Davies has removed his
studio to the Powell building.
The Lyric Glee club Of this city will
give q concert at Pittston on April IL
for the benefit of the Pittston hospital.
The club Is under the direction of T. j.
Davies, Mus. Bac., and on the evening
of the concert Miss Florence Richmond
will act as accompanist.
SHARPS AND FLATS:
Mr.. Damrosch IL endeavoring to secure
Klafsky for next years Wagner season.
William Carleton will sing the leading
role In Estelle Clayton's comic opera,
s'The viking"
On account Of the great success Ysaye
has met with In this country he will re-
main here under the same management
until the middle Of May.
Operas recently given at Alexandria,
Egypt, include Aida" "Othello." ''Trov-
atore," Lucia" "Favorita," "Cavalleria
Rusticana" and "Gioconda."
Paderewsk is alleged to have declared
that there are only two musical nations in
the world, the Gypsies and the JeT,'. With
the others music Is a matter Of cultivation.
Frau Sucher has Informed an interview
er that she is astonished at the intelli-
gence of American audiences and that
they are much more familiar with Wagner
than she expected
Richard Stahl. who wrote the music to
"The Sea King" is dramatizing THE
Heavenly Twins" The twins themselves
are to be the chief feature; and there will
be much music in the play.
Miss Mae Edwards, of Philadelphia, who
was called upon suddenly to take the part
of Kitty Glover in Princess Bonnie" dur
ing its engagement in Baltimore, created
most favorable impression, being bright
and exceedingly clever. She is destined 10
become quite popular in comic opera.
Arrangements have been completed
whereby Pauline Hall will, at the close of
her present season, make tour OF Europe
on bicycle, accompanied by George q.
Mcclellan and Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan Is.
Harrison. Miss Hall will sail on the City
Of New York in May and return about
Sept. /.
An Italian paper says that the violon-
cello upon which Signor Pratti plays is
valued at 5000 Ysaye has a Guardagnini
worth $500, and Jean Gerady plays upon
IL Guarnerius valued at $4,000. The Strad-
ivarius that belonged to Ernst, and said
to be worth $l0,0O0 has come into the pos.
session of Lady Halle.
Wagner is a much-written-about indi-
vidual. Herr Oesterlein, of Vienna, has
collected 5000 documents relating to him.
This collection includes 1900 books and
pamphlets, GOO portraits and busts and 800
manuscripts. Herr Oesterlein has occu-
pied himself for many years with this col
lie ction, and now offers 1t for sale for S22,
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