The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
MUSIC AND
MUSICIANS.

Johann Strauss best and most popular
operetta. ode Fledermaus," was played
at the Imperial Opera, Vienna, as a COM
memoration Of the waltz Kings deah
June 3d), probably the liveliest work
ever given on a similar occasion. The
chorus was composed of solo artists and
an performers concerned acted and sang
with extraordinary nerve and enthusiasm
under Gustav Mahler's baton. The blue
Danube" waltz was played during an
entr acte by the famous orchestra as 1t
had probably never been played before.
Or. Hans Richter who has consented 70
remain in Vienna. I'm consideration OF an
exceptionally increased salary. IS TO have
the title of General Music Director" spe-
cially created for him.
An excellent little book FOR young piano
forte students, entitled Intervals, Chords
and Ear Training" has just been publish
ed by the Oliver Ditson Company, Boston.
The author, Jean Parkmann Brown, find
ing en- her own successful teaching how
important 81 IS that the cultivation Of the
ear should always accompany the training
Of the fingers. has here compiled for pu-
pill and teacher a simple yet remarkably
comprehensive set of examples and eXer-
cises in rudimentary harmony william
II. Sherwood, writing Of the book, says
ct shows a clear and correct appreciation
Of the real inner sense Of the subjects
touched upon, and an admirable adapta-
bility 10 the task. 10 cannot fail 20 be
the right way to lead children and others
to a correct understanding of the ele-
ments Of tone and harmony without which
they never can be on the right path"
The book IS Of a convenient size, and at
tractively bound IN durable linen covers
The book is warmly recommended to all
music-loving people, young and old.
The same firm has published T. Z.
Orths Op. 8. Mother Goose Songs With
out words. d" IN a handsome volume. In
the "ForewOrd" the author says: "ln
teaching my own and other children
piano playing I have found 10 a great
help 20 give with a melody some familiar
words in the same rhythm. No words
are so dear to the child as the nursery
rhymes. As versions of Mother Goose
vary. I have set down the words the
rhythm of which the music follows exact
~ CThere are seventy charming little
pieces with the words on the opposite
page) This identity Of rhythm as Wen
as similarity Of spirit will help beginners
in music, find response in the home cir
Gle, and be Of use in the kindergarten,
where the words can be repeated aloud
while the music goes on.
Walter Damroch's Manila TIE Dcum.
which has become Of such fame through
the press. is called by the MUSICAL Cou-
rier 'the trashiest and most pretentious
piece Of music ever composed by an Anne
rican citizen-born in Posen." II is very
often through musical proceedings proved
that political pull is stronger than ar
tstic merit"
Miss VI. p. Johnson. who has been
piano and violin instructor at Peace In
stitute Raleigh ~ c.. will occupy that
position at Converse College, spartans-
burg, S. c.. next season.
Victor Herbert who. some time ago. has
had some difficulty with the Musical
Union. has been reinstated by the union in
full standing as member.
A new and revised edition Of c. Chaml-
nade's "The Flatterer." has Just come
from the press Of Kunkel Brothers. St.
Louis. These active publishers have IS
sued some Of the best and most advanced
plano music In their excellent Kunkel
Edllon Mention IS here also made OF
Kunkers Musical Review" perhaps the
best monthly existing. as for practical
value.
The first requisite in a musician is that
he should respect, acknowledge and do
homage TO what is great and sublime in
mis- art.-Mendelssohn.
The capacity 20 understand the intrioa-
cies Of music IS extremely limited among
the public.-Berlioz.
The process by which musical magma
ton Is awakened can be more explained
tnan its effect.-Hiler.
There is something deep and good IN
melody. for body and soul go strongly
together.-Carlyle.
CHARLES FRED. MUTTER.