The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-05
MORIZ ROSENTHAI.

prodigy. for at the age of he began to
show unmistakable signs OF musical
ability. His first public appearance
was at the age of TO- when he played
Chopin's Rondo in Z for two piano
fortes with MikuH, who was his mas
ter. Later he moved to Vienna, where
he studied under Rafael Joseffy. At
the age Of IA ne gave a successful con-
cert in the latter city, and subsequent
ly removed to Belgrade and Bucharest.
where he was court pianist of Rou-
mania. Liszt. hearing OF his ability,
invited him to pay q visit to Weimar.
where ne remained two years. From
there he went to Paris and st. Peters,
burg, where his playing created a sem
sation. In order to complete his gem
eral> studies, he settled down once more
in Vienna, where he took several de-
grees at the state gymnasium. Rosen-
thai will make his first appearance at
q special concert given at Carnegie
Music Hall on November TO-
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The distinction OF being to America
today what Peg Wellington was to the
London stage Of few generations ago,
belongs, perhaps. more than to any oth-
er native player, TO Lillian Russell.
Peg Wellington stunned her public
with her sudden flash in their midst.
From obscurity to idolatry was for
Peg Wellington step. So it was with
the fair Lillian. No native artist has
won the homage paid to the American
diva. Her beauty. her gowns. her
manners. habits, faults and virtues
have been newspaper subjects for
dozen years. This season her manag-
ers, Canary & Lederer, are to present
the songrstress In new territory. This
the songstress in new territory. This
selection. An American Beauty" Is
the title Of the opera in which Miss
Russell will appear here.
A matter Of special interest to the
music loving public Is the announce
/ ment Of the coming of Miss Katherine
Timberman, a contralto Of wide cul-
ture and experience to fill the position
Of teacher Of singing in Prof. J. A. PEN
nington's school Of music. Miss Tim
herman ~ a pupil Of Nine. Marchesi,
Paris, and Mr.. George Henscel, Lon
don. and has only Just returned from
a concert tour abroad. After concert
izing In England, including London
and the provinces. her manager ex-
tended her tour to the Transvaal, Of
which she has many interesting remin-
iscenes. not the least OF which Is that
of being kept prisoner of war at Jo-
hannesburg until Dr. Jamison's defeat.
Miss Zimmerman will enter upoh her
teaching duties next week and will be
h.,, a N, N ronita1 =, b1. ~.
, ture.
The many friends Of Miss Van Der
WORT, contralto, will no doubt be
pleased to hear her magnificent voice
again at Elm Park church. Miss Van
Dervoort has returned from her sum-
mer vacation greatly refreshed by the
season of rest and prepared to do even
I better work in the future. In the in
! terpretation of sacred songs Miss Van
Dervoort has few peers, and her efforts
are always appreciated by Ieople of
| musical taste.
| J. Remington Fairlamb. organist and
composer. who officiated at Elm Park
church in the absence of Mr.. Penning-
ton during the summer months. won
many friends and admirers in musical
circles in Scranton by his ability and
uniform courtesy. Prof. Farlamb
would be valuable acquisition to the
! musical coterie Of the city, and II Is to
be hoped that his future visits may be
! frequent.
Miss Friedlander, Of Madison avenue.
| gave a pleasing musicale at her home
on Thursday evening in honor of Mrs.
X. P. Strine. Vocal solos by Miss Mar
garet TORY and Mr.. Strine and read
| ings by Mrs. Strine were among the in
| teresting features Of the entertain-
ment.
| Prof. ]. Alfred Pennington returned
this week from his vacation and will
take his place at the organ in Elm
Park church tomorrow. Prof. PEN
nington returns full Of enthusiasm for
his teaching and concert work of the
coming year.
Reeve Jones. the we'll known pianist,
is now established at 3O2 Adams ave-
nue. in the studio formerly occupied by
the late Fred Kopff. violinist The SUI
dio will be open for the reception Of
pupils on Monday.
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| Orsanist j. Willis Conant, of St
Luke's church. has returned from his
summer vacation and will resume piano
organ and theoretical work at his new
studio on Quincy avenue on Septem-
| ber 10.
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Miss s. Louise Hardenberg. who has
been spending the summer at Homes
| dale, will return to the city and reopen
her pianoforte school on Monday next,
September Z.
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Miss Mary DeLong will resume piano.
forte teaching at her studio in Powell's
building on Monday next.
CRUEL FORGETFULNESS
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