The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

Among new offerings for the piano by
the Oliver Ditson company are the fol-
lowing: Biedermann, A. j. Three
pieces, each four pages. /. Pleasant
Journey" In +, 6-S. Animate. 2.
"The Solitary Flower" In A minor,
S-4. Andante. 3. "Notturno." in Il fiat,
A.. Moderate assai The first has a
well-established motion,-a walking
rhythm, in fact. Both hands partici-
pate in the melody. The second piece as
the title suggests, is a melody accom-
panied by simple chords as we'll as by
Independent melodic phrases. The third
piece is less definitive. imaginative
(and suggestive) than the second But
it is similar In construction.
Bonadi. G.. La Belle Amazone." In
% fiat G fiat. and A fiat major, A
Ten pages. Allegro brillante. A piece
de concert. with generously large ef-
fects Octaves abound in many appli-
cations, especially in the right hand
Biedermann, A. J. Six pieces for grade
II. An exceptionally useful set of
pieces for a grade that is not over
supplied. Sudds, w. F. Merry Bohe-
mians." In A minor, "a. four pages.
Allegretto con entusiasmo. Somewhat
of mazurka character, but broader in
general conception than that familiar
form. and not wholly confined within
it's rhythm. Strelezki, Anton. Five
piano duets. Excellent for the artistic
training of two students OF similar at
tanments. Very desirable recital num-
bers. Bartlett, Homer n. "A Dream of
the Dance In E fiat and B flat major
SIS and 3-4. Five pages. Tempo di
Valse lente. Thoroughly musical. re-
fined, and interesting, and of value as
study in sustained melody. Bartlett
Homer N. Prayer at Eventide." In
r. fiat major A. Two pages. Andante
religioso. 1t will be used for its mus
ical quality and for the excellent study
1t offers in legato playing. Sudds. w.
F.. when First the Fields are Green"
In F, A fiat and y. fiat major. "a.
Three pages. Allegro moderate.
pretty dance. Smith, Wilson G.. Four
compositions: /. Romance Serenade:"
.. Dance of the Dryads;" 3, Souvenir
Waltz" L. "Third Tarentelle'' En-
quisite studies, all; musically and
pleasing.
Among new songs recently published
by the Oliver Oitson company we note:
Barrell. Edgar A. 30 God. Be Merciful
to Me-" Medium voice in d fiat. (E
fiat, or a fiat to F.. A simple and not
difficult church song, moderate in range
belonging to the emotional class of
sacred music. Frey, Adolf. Bow
Down Thine Ear. Lord" High voice
in T. fiat I'd to %. A fine sacred song,
earnest in spirit and churchly in style.
Adapted for use in churches of all de-
nominations. Mccoy, w. j. ITO the
Raindrops." High voice in F Cd to 81.
a1ra oh tt,cr
ber. Mccoy. w. J. AT the Garden
Gate" high voice in F Of to 81. A
bright little song of man and maid,
best suited in style and treatment for
soprano, though it might be used with
effect by light tenor, Arsini, Giusep-
pc. "Perhaps!" (ForseD High voice
in f sharp to sharp. Italian grace
of melody and fluent vocal writing,
combined with technical skill, make
this very attractive song. Useful
both for concert use and in teaching.
Arens, Franz X. when the Land was
White with Moonlight" High voice In
G (E fiat to az. Also for medium voice
in E.) This song is cast in a large
mold; the melody is broad and flowing.
there are well-contrasted emotional eff
fects, and the vocal part will give the
singer much pleasure.
The Catholic Choral union will render
the following programme at Monday
nights meeting of the Historical
society and Newman Magazine club:
PART FIRST.
Chorus Gloria" Twelfth Mass ....., Mozart |
Choral Club. |
Duet and Chorus, Il waited for the Lord
from Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise
Miss Mary INLAND, Miss Kathryn Mongan and |
Choral Club.
Soprano Solo (Ensembe) "sancta Maria"
Faurc |
Sopranos and Yiolns, with piano Accompaniment. |
Soprano Solo and Chorus, Hear My Prayer
Slcndclssohn |
Mrs. Joseph OBrien and Choral Club.
PART SECOND.
O Chorus, 'stabat Mater Dolorosa' . Rossini
Choral Club.
(b) Tenor Solo, "Cujus Animam''
T. Kirkwood.
(c) Bass Solo, ''Pro Peccatis''
j. 7. Watkins.
(d) Soprano and Chorus, "Inhammatus'
Miss Kathryn Mongan and Choral Club.
Soprano Solo, Easter Dawn ......... woodman
Mrs. Joseph o'Brien.
The members of the choral club are:
Catholic Choral Club--Nrs. Joseph OBrien,
Mrs. NJ j. Walsh, Miss Nellie Beamsh Miss
Teresa NJ. Hanaway Miss Jenette Bristley, Mrs
Ella Conncll, Mrs ID. J. Reedy, Miss kathryn
Mongan, Miss Mary Duffy, Miss Mary INLAND.
Altos--Miss Isabel Clarke, Miss Catherine Glib.
hons, Miss Eva Barrett, Miss Elizabeth Walsh,
Mrs. j. 4. Watkins, Miss katheryne Smith, Miss
Margaret Crossn, Miss Joe Foran. Miss NJ
Hughes Miss Victoria Griener
Tcnors-James Lansan, William Lynott, James
Doyle, John Shaughnessey, Edward Walsh John
Conway. Edward Battle, S. Hughes, r, Kirkwood
Bassos-Peter Howley, James Gallagher, Joseph
Keller j. Z. Watkins, Bert Johnson, Frank
Doyle, p. J. Quinn, T. Finnerty.
Ben Davies, the distinguished Welsh
tenor, who sings April 8 at the Home
for the Friendless benefit, on a recent
occasion, with a number of singers
were talking together regarding the
oratorio works, when the conservation !
turned TO the tenor part i'm Mendel,
ssohn's 'Elijah," Mr.. Davies remarked,
not thinking that his words would ever
appear in print: II have been ten years
trying to sing III With All Your
Heart" and only year ago did / be-
gin to satisfy myself" He Is worthy
to occupy a high place in the roll OF
tenor singers of the
world.
Il H
Under the leadership of Prof. f. A.
Fenstermacher, organist and choir
master the choir of Ashbury- NJ E,
church is one of the best In the city.
the solos and duet at last Sunday
morning services were rendered In the
artistic style and with an effect such