The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-22
MUSICAL AND
LITERARY NOTES.


nared TO Heine. whose lyrics have Says
George Brandes) inspired about 5000
songs. including 100 musical versions OF
'Du Dist vie cine Blume.'
Al Cologne. Dr. Franz Wullner pro-
duced Richard Strauss new symphonic
poem Don Qulx0te,' which In fantastic
vaearies beats "Eulensplegel' and
"Zarathustra.'
new violin concerto CMS. by Mlros-
lao weber, original, melodious. concise
and finely scored. was produced. with
the composer as Interpreter OF the CRATE
ful solo part with signal success at
Munich. Fred Lowe has been appointed
conductor al the Imperial opera. Vienna,
in consequence OF the brilliant success
achieved on the occasion OF his recent
visit as director OF tho famous "Kain"
orchestra in the Austrian capital. Felix
Weincartner has signed a tcn-years con-
tract as successor TO Lowe at Munich.
Tho third "I.uitpold prize opera DER
toIle Eherstein." by Arthur Konnemsnn.
ha sheen pronounced the most difficult
work since the production Of Tristan"
which nearly led 90 an operate revolu-
ton about thirty years ago, with this diff
ference. that "Eberstcin" IS likely 10
disappear after the fourth representa-
ton.
A musical novelty from the publishing
house Of Clayton +. Sunny Co. Of Chi
cago, H.. IS entitled The Natural Laws
of Musical Expression by Hans Schmitt,
professor at the Vienna Conservatory OF
Music, translated by Frances A. van
Sanford Mr. Schmidt treats the sub
\. la. I aftru 90
and Laws Of velocity Any one &C.
quainted with hiJ writings will know
that the subject is clearly handled Va
rious well known compositions serve to
illustrate his ideas. Every paragraph.
every sentence Of tho little work is inn
portant. It is a very instructive treat
ise on the subject and must be highly
recommended 10 all musical students.
The price Of the attractive booklet,
bound in flexible cloth, is 50 cents.
Water Unser" an oratorio by Eduard
Levy. OF Breslau. Germany. who had al
ready attracted attention by some songs
Is noteworthy for the abolition OF the
recitation and the connection OF the
choruses Cthe best part OF the work.
ysirs and orchestral interludos.
The celebrated Munich tenor. Heinrich
Yogi. gave at Bayreuth. a recital COM
posed exclusively Of his own songs, with
marked success. He is writing an opera.
In his comic opera Die Baerenhaeu-
ter" Siegfried Wagner does not intend
20 follow In the footsteps Of his famous
father, as we learn that the music OF this
comic opera will belong rather 10 the
schools of Mozart and Weber than Wag
ner.
A new book for such who are or wish
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The oratorio. "The TRANSPORTATION"
by tho Able Per0si, conductor of San
Marco, Venice, had q triumphant sue
cess. profound scholarship being welded
10 italian melody. II has been given al
ready five times, and will next be heard
in Milan and numerous other cities.
The sudden death OF Anton Seidl hav-
ing deprived his own orchestra and the
Philharmonics OF their leader. NJ Ysaye
will carry out this seasons engagements
Of the former, while ID. van der Stucken,
Of Cincinnati, IS TO conduct the remain
ing concerts of the latter. Theodore
Thomas and Eugene Ysaye ara both talk
ed Of as likely permanent successors to
seidl.
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above studies are designed as a cOmbi-
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one hand almost invariably plays in
slow tempo, thus insuring a certain
amount Of slow practice. The irregular
changes OF rhythm demand close atten-
ton and tend 10 develop concentration.
The resulting Independence OF the hands
and enforced mental activity will serve
as an excellent preparation for Bach
playing.
After the brilliant success achieved by
Erik Schmedes as "Lohengrin" at the
Imperial Opera. Vienna, his permanent
engagement followed as foregone cen
clusion.
Edward Strauss will soon start on an
extensive German tournee, including
Hamburg. probably Berlin. and terminal
ing with a visit TO Holland for the Coro-
nation festivities.
Carl Goldmsrk was elected successor 10
Johannes Brahms on the directorate OF
tho "Gesellschaft der AIusikfreunde."
At Ling Austria, the City Council has
founded an Anton Bruckner Verein" for
the performance OF the composers works
every two years on a grand scale. The
impression produced by the first con-
cert, First symphony IN c minor. a 7
part capella Ave Maria" and Gre
do from the great Mass No. in r minor.
under August Gollerich. was extraordi-
nary.
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