The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-24

In this column anon. ne programme includes
among other numbers, tho overture to "Dc
Freischuts," by Carl Won Weber; "Recollcctions
Of Tannhaueser," from Wagncr's opera, and
other equally brilliant numbers to be an
nounced later.
When Nine. Eainss was making western tour
recently she consented to sing at a church fcs-
tival in aid Of the cathedral Of a certain prom-
ipent city, says the waverly Magazine. The
church authorities decided to charge an adms-
sion fee to the cathedral TO all who wished to
hear the great singer. Most people paid will
ingly. but one crank demanded admission on
the ground that he should not he charged for
going into public place Of worship. "Do you
mean to tell me-" he argued with tho door
keeper, THAT shall require ticket to enter
the kingdom Of hcavcnf
ly, "but then, you won't hear Nine Eamcs in
heaven" Then when the enormity Of his re-
mark dawned upon him that ticket seller turned
and fed.
The new opera. "Esmeralda." was produced
at the Metropolitan Opera House on last Mont
day evening, with Philip Broczel Grace Golden,
william PAUL and Lemprierc Pringle in tho
principal characters. The music is pleasing,
Wagner, and other parts OF Gounod, hut what.
ever else may be said, Mr.. Thomas has proved
himself n master Of the art of orchcstration
The opera was handsomely staged "M,gnon"
and "Trovatorc'' were repeated during the week.
and next week ''ll N. = Pinafore." "tavallcria
Risicana' and Il Pagliacci" will be sung.
The great tournce Of Eduard Strauss and his
famous vitEncse orchestra is really a ,riumrh
ant progress through the states and as each
large town is visited the enthusiasm and inter-
est increases Crowds OF people turned
away almost every night from the doors. and at
the matihccs the ladies and children are en-
tranced by the mclodous strains OF "Thc Beau
tiu Blue Danube" sounds from Vienna
Woods and the "Wicner Hut" waltMs At
Boston the audiences grew larger and larger as
the week progressed and the enthusiasm created
was beyond all bounds.
Lillian Blauvclt. who will be the leading So
prano at the Worcester festival. is spoken of as
"the American Sembrich' She has had her
share of lonors and attentions in Europe: Queen
Margherta gave her "bcautiful Souvenirs in
Guiding magnificent statue. which IL most
remarkable work of art'-thus expressed in an
interview with the lady sent out by Manager
Henry Wofsohn. During her present visit to
this country Nine Blauvclt is TO. sing at thirty
five concerts, and does not expect to go further
west than Minneapolis and St. Paul. She will
sail for Europe again Jan. ..
The November ,r,,nler of "The Musician" a
monthly periodical, contains in full sheet music
size composition Tor the piano entitled "God-
en- Sunset" by Mr.. Alfred Wooler, the we'll
known and successful music teacher and tenor
soloist Of this city. The dainty melody is as
dantily accompanied by the running passages OF
the left hand. and the effect is particularly pleas
ing, being written in the contrapuntal style.
Hatch Music Co. Of Philadelphia. are the pub
fishers of this, well as four other compos-
tions from Slr. wooler's pen.
NJ. Paderewski has resolved to revisit Eng gland
in the early spring. Mr.. Arlington, who has
been on a holiday with the great pianist has
arranged for him tour in Germany, commence
ing at Cologne. on Jan 81, and ending at Wcis-
baden, on March l. Immediately afterward NJ.
Padcrewski will go to England, where his tour
will commence at Birmingham, OH March A.,
and eight other rccitals will be given at Man.
chester, New Castle. Aberdeen. Glasgow, Edn-
burg, Bradford Sheffield and Liverpool.
Joseph Filler, the oboe Solois, of New York
city, is the wonder OF all musicians wherever he
performs. He has passed three score, and today
produces u beauty of tone from this most difficult
OF instruments, that appeals at once tos the
heart Of every true lover of music. lie is billed
for a solo at one OF the coming symphony con-
ccrts, where he occupies the first oboe chair
at each concert. Owing to a close resemblance
to Bismarck he is known as the "Grand OLD
Man. all over the musical world.
Tie Schubert quartette had great success at
Honcsdale last week. They are to appear in
the near future at lIawlcy, Waymart. Pleasant
Mount, Hancock and Bloomsbury. and on Dec
81 give a concert at 1unkhannock Excellent
support was given them AT lloncsdale by the
brilliant singing of Miss Martha Matthews and
Miss Beatrice Morris charming rccitaions.
DIR. Carl f. Duff, the famous basso, has beer
engaged solost for the symphony concert
Dec. 10, at the Lyceum. Mr. Duff is known
the country over as a thorough musician, pos
| scssing a deep. rich bass voice. over which ht
| exercises complete control. The symphony So
ciety is to be congratulated on their ability tc
procure such a noted solost.
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The Conservatory of Music will give its twcn-
ty-thrd public recital on the evening OF Thanks
giving day, when students OF various degrees OF
advancement will participate. An interesting
feature will be public demonstration of tho
work done in the children's classes under the
Falten method. There will be selections also a,
the close, played by members Of the faculty.
Maud Powell is still the most prominent lad,
violinist before the European musical public AT
the present time. This week she is giving two
rccitals in London, which prcccde Il tour oi
twenty concerts which she makes through tho
British isles. She leaves for America at the end
Of December.
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Mr. Watkins was such success in his work
at the Wayne county teachers institute that he
has been offered the position as musical director
for next years meeting.
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Mr. Haydn Evans will perform the Mcn'elssoln
Piano Concerto in G Minor at the next SYM
phony concert, Dec. 10. He will be accom-
panied by the entire orchestra Of sixty musi-
clans.
For a Cold in the Head