The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-08
MUSICAL GOSSIP.


special performance Of Johann Strauss pos
thumous operetta Wiener But," was given
in Dresden recently by the original Carl Theatre
company from Vienna for Mr.. Aronson, who
noted but few changes to be made for the
American production of the latest and most tune
ful work Of the "Watz King" the book OF
which is in ,Le hands of Glen MacDonOugh for
translation and adaptation Amelia Stone,
pretty American girl, who three years ago was
a member of IToyt & McKee's London company,
and who since has captivated her audiences in
Paris, Berlin. Vienna Budapest, Dresden, Nun
ich, Hamburg and Copenhagen, is engaged to
play the part of Vienna Dancing Girl in
"Wiener blut," which Ben Teal will stage and
Max Gabrie. will conduct.
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Hugo Becker, the 'cellist who visits this
country during the coming season, Is the pos
SCISSOR OF probably the finest violincello that is
in existence. 1t is one of the very few Stradi-
variuS instruments, that were made by this mas
ter and bears the late of l70S. 1t was found
in Spanish Closter, taken to Paris and after.
wards bought by Villiaune, after it was secured
by the well known 'ccist Elsie Christana, and
after her death it disappeared. 1t is presumed
that it was kept in the family and later sold
by them to a member Of the family Of the Duke
of Marlborough, and from whom some wealthy
and influential admirers of Becker acquired it
for him. In addition to the Stradivarius instru.
ment, he will also bring with him another in
strument of the old Italian make, for which he
lately refused $500
The coming tour OF Nine. Lillian Blauvelt,
which opens the latter part of September, bids
fair to be the most successful that has yet been
arranged for ais popular American singer Al
ter her appearance at both the Worcester and
Maine musical festivals she will make her New
York re.appearance in Carnegie hall on Tuesday
evening" Oct. lG, when she will have the as
sistance Of large orchestra On Oct. 81 she will
sing the soprano part in "Eliah," which is to
be given in Boston by the Handel and Haydn
society. This will be her first appearance in
that city in three years. She has also been en-
gagged by most of the large orchestral societies
aud the leading choral associations in the east
and middle western cities. Her tour will not
extend further west than Denver, Col.
Manager Rudolph Aronson, who fastened to
Europe five weeks ago returned the Ems
last Thursday Mr.. ArOnson sailed principally
| for the purpose of settling a number OF details
| with Herr Director Eduard Strauss, whose guest
| he was for a week while conccrtizing in North
| Germany with his famous orchestra from vi.
| enna, which is to begin its American tournee at
! the Waldorf-Astoria, in New York, Saturday
| evening, Oct. 20, and the Metropolitan Opera
| house Sunday Oct. 81, under Mr.. Aronson's d-
| Tection and comes to this city in February next
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The programme of music prepared for tomor.
rows services at the First Presbyterian church
| will contain
''Te Deum" (D) ..................Du Dudley Buck
| Duct-Tenor and bass.
| Trio-Soprano, alto and tenor
| Anthem-"O BE Joyful ......,....,....to .toombs
Mrs Kathryn Thiele, soprano; Mrs. Lilly Jo-
scph.Keler cortralto Mr.. David Stephens, ten
or; Mr.. ]. T. Watkins, baritone; Miss Rich.
mond, organst.
Harmony, the soul OF music without a knowl-
edge Of which no musician, whether vocalist or
| inStrumentalisk can ever hope to attain that
, proficiency which is so much desired. Harmony
is to the musician what grammar is TO the lin
guiSt; or the multiplication table to the mathC-
matican, Yet we and so many musicians and
even music teachers, who nave neglected learn
ing the first principles of the art Every musi.
clan, worthy the name, should at least know
the fundamental principles Of harmony"
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The musical festival, eisteddiod, held Labor
Day, on the West Side, developed keen rival
| rv in the tenor solo competition, the adiudicatoI
| claiming il to be ''thc best bunch of tCn0rs
he had ever listened to at an csteddfod," Mr.
David stephens, tenor aoloist OF the First Pres
bytcrian church quartette, carried off the prize
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'M. G. c. is the name OF march and two
step Just published by the composer, Mr. Will
liam Schlinv, a local musician The compost
tion has much merit both in melody and mar
mony the rythm at once sets the feet moving
The march will no doubt become popular
tdvoritc.
Mr. Alfred Woolcr, the well known nusi,
teacher, has recently received from England,
beautiful oil painting Of shpley Glen, the worl
Of his brother. who is rapidly gaining natona
fame as an artist Mr. Wooler has placed tn,
picture in his music studio
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! The people passing by the Carter building OF
Adams avenue and Linden street, saw a move
hosted by means of rope and tackle, through
window into the studios Of the Conservatory O
Music.
Mr.. Watkins will hear voices at his studio OF
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week
and will arrange hours for Lessons with hi
former pupils. Mr., Watkins method is bes
demonstrated by his own work and that of hi
pupils.
Mr.. Watkins has already booked several en-
gagements for himself the Schubert quartet
and various soloists during the coming season
lie looks forward to a busy season,
Miss Bessie r. Reel, the talented young plan
list of this city, will act as accompanist for th
vocal pupils during the coming term, at Ia
, studio of Mr. Alfred woolcr,
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The Conseryatory's new piano teacher, Mis-
Mabel A. French, arrived in this city yesterda
ilom Newport r, l., and is stopping at Hot,
Terrace.