The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-18
MUSICAL NOTES.

The need of comic opera librettos seems
to be growing daily. 1t is said that
score writer's may be had for the ask
ing, and that managers find the great
est difficulty in finding suitable books for
the opera. An instance of the need of
librettos was given in Scranton on Thurs
day evening, when n meritOriouS COM
pany sang some really good music to
that uncomfortable heart-rcnding dramatic
chestnut "Shamus OBrien." 1t is dif-
flCult to understand how any manager
would risk launching an opera under
that wornout title or imagine that the
public could be persuaded to endure an
other dose of "Shamus O'Brien" even If
accompanied by inspiration of song riv
alling celestial harps. oh, for the libret-
tist who will produce something original
If not new!
Mr. and Mrs. j. Alfred Pennington
went to New York yesterday and will
be present this afternoon at the recep-
tion given to the great French organist
and composer, Alexandra Guilmant, with
whom Mr.. Pennington studied in Paris
The reception is given by Mr.. William
c. Carl, the well-known New York or
ganist.
1t is said that MIR. Southworth's ap-
peal in the interest OF the Scranton
stringed quartettc has already been re-
sponded to by public citizens who desire
that the chamber concert series shall
not be abandoned. 1t is hoped that 9TH
erS will follow suit in short order and
| that the talented members of the quar-
| tette may receive substantial evidence
that their efforts have been appreciated
| by the musical people of Scranton.
There is said to be a close resemblance
| between Gregorwitch, the Russian violin
list, and Mr.. B. b. Megargee, of Scran-
| ton.
The departure of Miss Louise Linder,
who has recently located i'm Illinois, will
| be a loss to musical circles of Scranton.
| Miss Lindcr possesses as Il fine soprano
| voice and is piano player of great abil-
| ity.
The second of Mr.. Southworth's series
| of musicales will occur next Monday
evening and will take the form of a
German song recital. The programme,
| entirely German. will be given by Miss
| Cordelia Freeman, soprano with piano
and violin numbers by Mr.. Southworth
| and Miss Julia Allen. Miss Freeman is
remarkably well fitted to interpret Ger
man songs, having devoted her time dur
ing two years in Berlin to their study
with the great teacher. Royal Professor
| Julius Hey.
| Mr.. William llanlcy gave delightful
musicale at his home last Thursday even
| ing. Selections We're rendered by the or
| Chestra from the Sunday school of the
| Second Presbyterian church. Mr.. George
| Hoffman sang several beautiful solos and
| Misses Olive Withers, Ruth Hanley and
Mr.. Charles Doersam gave piano num-
| bcrs.
I ! Il
Mr.. ]. NJ. Chance has prepared the fol-
| lowing programme of music for the even
| ing service in the Second Presbyterian
| church:
Organ Prelude .Guilmant
| Anthem, 80, Sing Unto the Lord"
Dudley Buck
Offertory, Quartette, from the Cantata
| Under the Palms" ................R Root
| Organ Postlude .Guilmant
Mr.. Chance gave a musical talk to his
pupils last Wednesday afternoon choosing
as his subject, THE Sonata" The fol-
lowing selections were played:
Sonata in f minor ............,.Beethoven
Allegro.
Andante
MnuCtt.
Finale.
Mr.. Charles Doersam.
Sonata Pathetique .".,,..,....,.B Beethoven
Allegro.
AdagO.
ROndO
Miss Olive Withcrs.
| Midsummer Nights Dream. .Mendelssohr
Miss Mabel Rcnnic.