The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-01
MUSICAL NOTES.

In speaking of the recent performance
of the "Mikado" in this city by ANA
teurs from Wilkes Barre, the Elmira
Telegram very properly suggests that
with the talent in Scranton an opera
| company could be easily organized that
would eclipse in excellence the best eff
forts of our Wilkes Barre friends. The
Telegram also names Professor Richard
Lindsay as the director best fitted by
natural ability and experience to con-
duct rehearsals Of such an organization.
Much time has been spent in bringing
out heavy productions by various musi-
cal societies Of the city, and it seems as
though something in lighter vein
would meet with approval from the
public. An amateur opera company
under direction Of Professor Lindsay
ought to meet with success musically
and financially.
The Thiele-Jones Concert company
have made arrangements to give mum.
ber of summer concerts under manage
ment of 0. Il. Jones, of the FrOthipg-
ham. The company which includes Err
nest Thiele, violinist; Mrs. Thiele, So
prano. and Reeve Jones, concert pian-
list, expect to give their first entertain
ment at Glen Summit on Wednesday
evening. They will make a tour OF
about six weeks visiting summer resorts
and close with a concert at the Froth-
ingham. The reputation of this trio Of
artists is such that 1t Is needless to
prophecy the musical success Of tho ~
terprse and under the management of
doubt prove financially encouraging
also.
Professor J. Franklin Crowell. one of
Americas greatest either players, has
located at Carbondale, and 1t is prob
able that he will be heard in this city
before the winter is over. The either
Is q common instrument in Germany
and Austria. where many excellent per-
formers may be found, but Is little
known in America. Being one of the
most difficult of strnged instruments
to play upon, few American musicians
possess the patience required to gain
perfection as performers Professor
Crowell is one of the few who have sue
ceeded in mastering the either. and is
said to rank with the foremost artists
of foreign birth. who occasionally give
us hints of the possibilities of the rare
instrument suggestive of the Celestial
harps. Professor Crowell will be a well
come addition to the musical ranks OF
this valley.
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A large number of music lovers gath
cred at Laurel Hill park on Sunday last
tf,n ,inty nnrfh
band. although the entertainment had
not been announced, and many were
disappointed. Tomorrow the band will
appear as usual. the concert beginning
at 9 o'clock. and an attractive pro-
gramme will be rendered.
Elm Park church congregation was
very fortunate during the month of
July in having such an able organist as
Nlr. George S. Eeechwood, OF Utica, n.
Y. His playing was of an artistic char
acter. showing great musical ability.
He certainly has bright future before
him. Mr.. Beechwood is pupil of Alex
Guilmant. Paris.
Miss Caroline A. Wolf soprano, and
Mr.. Alfred Wooler tenor, of the Elm
Park church quartette. are taking a
well earned vacation. Miss Wolf goes
to Boston. and Mr.. Wooler to Lake
Chautauqua.
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Owing to the stagnation of business
in the west. the Haydn Evans Giec
party have concluded to postpone their
western tour until another season.
Miss Pichel. formerly soloist at the
Green Ridge Presbyterian church, will
go to Chicago in the fall to fill an en-
gagement.
I.lewellyn Jones. barit6ne and ac-
companist. will spend his summer vaca-
ton i'm Boston.
The next recital given by pupils Of
Mr.. Southworth will occur at Powells
in September.
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Burt Blume. the well known baritone
of Chicago, is in the city visiting
friends.