Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-20
MUSICAL STUDENTS
round by the Hundreds in
Germany's Capital.
Mrs. KOtzshamar Tells of Some Mas
tiers and Their Methods.
The American Girls Club and the Grand Work
u Is Doing.



the one which offers 10 the student OF
instrumental music the most general
and special advantages. SO many OF
the worlds famous players, composers
| and teachers make the beautiful Ger
man capital their home that the very
atmosphere and environment is con-
| slant inspiration. Handsome, fascin-
atlng Teresa carreno we found lived
on the street adjoining ours; her home
as attractive as its mistress. and filed
with souvenirs Of many triumphs. What
power and endurance in her playing
combined with the tender abandon OF
the southern nature. one hears In
Berlin so much that is unusual in
music. Two OF the most remarkable
concerts were given in midsummer by
an orchestra OF Finnland musicians.
accompanied by a native vocalist
possessing 4 charming voice and per-
sunality. The varied numbers on the
program. songs, suites, symphonies
Were all by FINLAND composers. and
not only exceedingly mclodious but
original in treatment While the minor
key predominatrd the themes were
often bright in character, the songs
being extremely beautiful ana highly
dramatic. Jean Sibi'us. their greatest
symphonic writer. viii surely through
his genius make his name and country
famous in musical history. To the un-
firing efforts NJ Robert kajavius VINO
has given his life 70 the cause of
music, is due the orchestral organiza-
t!on. Their playing showed excellent
tone and fine shading. lacking some
what III volume This y their first
tour outside of FINLAND. and they met
With an enthusiastic reception.
What musicians but are familiar with
the name r. Barih, which naturally
suggests the "Hoch- Schulz" oF which
he is the head. in connection with the
renowned Niolinist Joa him The
Hoch SchuIe is pleasantly situated
little back from Potsdamer Strasse.
surrounded by trees ana flowers. but
once within it's doors are dark pas
sages and drcary rooms which even
Herr Schuz's cheerful countenlnce
fails to tighten. This gentleman is
Professor Rarth's first assistant con
scientious and painstaking. one glance
at Professor Barth shows corclusivelv
the conservative teacher in whose
curriculum is no place for new
theories. II seems a strange coinci-
dence that under the shadow Of the
Hoch- Schulz. in fact in the adjoining
building. should be established the
Clavier school. the two So dametri
Cally opposed in method. Each year
the clavier gains firmer hold in Ger
many, many Of the younger prominent
professors advocating its principles.
Undoubtedly Herr Doctor Ernst jed
licZkd stands at the head being the
most popular teacher in Berlin. Every
day from four till half past he holds
a spree when callers are
seen and lessons assigned. We pre-
scented ourselves as the clock struck
the hour. having left cards and letters
Of introduction the previous forenoon.
The instant We heard his cordial
greeting We felt the charm Of a per
sonality which has done much to bring
success. or medium height Herr Jed
liczka shows a strongly marked face,
eyes and genial smile irresistibly at
tractiye. Early as Il was. several Of
our country women preceded us. 50 We
occupied ourselves while waiting. in
taking mental notes Of our surround
ings. The two connecting rooms
looked distinctly musicianly; pictures
Of Beethoven and the old masters hang
above the two concert grands. in the
larger room, whose corners are filled
with palms and vines. Upon the walls
are many laurel wreaths tied with
gold-lettered ribbons, testimonies
given by admiring audiences. Prof. |
Jedliczka possesses an inexhaustible
supply of patience. over and over he
will carefully explain a difficult point. |
indicate passages requiring harder
study Showing such interest and en- |
thusiasm il is not surprising he has 50
large a following of devoted pupils. a |
most interesting experience Of our
summer was joining a teachers |
class. conducted by Frau Kisch- |
Schorr, the members being |
musicians. composers and kapel /
meisters from Russia, South America !
and Germany. We cannot say too !
much in praise of the manner in which |
Frau Schorr successfully completed a |
most difficult task. lmpartinG an en- |
tirely different piano method to middle |
aged men. teachers Of music nearly |
half their lives. requires tact and |
ability to no ordinary degree. For five
years Frau SChorr was pupil Of |
LeschetitZky. and is finished ard 4
brilliant pianist. Being convinced that !
it was possible to obtain results IN |
shorter time She studied the ClaVier |
method ard as the leading teacher I'M
der Mr.. Virgil of the famous Berlin |
test class. which showed phenomenal /
results from six months training Of !
children, possessing average ability |
but no musical talent. In no way,
she repea teddy asserts does the Virgil |
method of technic conflict with Les |
chetitzkys if correctly taught accent, |
chords and octave work with all foun- !
dational training are exactly the same |
with the one great advantage. that |
by the means OF the Cla.vier and the |
method the goal is sooner reached. |
Through the kindness Of mutual |
friends we had the pleasure Of meet
ing and listening TO Arthur Hoch
mann. a young pianist but nineteen.
whose unusual talent promises a most |
brilliant future. He is fivoritc
pupil of Xavier Scharwenka. 70 whom /
he is indebted for his thorough train
ing. Within a year. owing to Schar-
Nenka's serious Illness. he has studied
with D'Albert who Is very enthusiasts
tic over his playing. For the renowned
artist he first played Beethoven