The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-12

effort was an additional solo, for which
Fugere had expressed wish. He was
working on his new opera, La VIVIAN
deere" He completed the three acts, and
had already sent in the orchestration OF the
first when death ended his labor.
GODDARD was one of the most prolific of
modern French composers, and brilliant
violinist. He was born at Paris. Aug. Is.
1s49. At the age of nine he played the vio-
lin in public. In 1863 he entered the Paris
Conservatory as pupil In Rebers har-
mony class and continued his violin study
under Vieuxtemps. With that master ne
made two concert tours Of Germany, and
at the age Of sixteen he published sonata
for violin and piano. The Prix Charter for
merit in the Department or Chamber Mu-
sic was bestowed on him by the Institut de
Paris for a series of chamber works, vio-
lin sonatas, a trio for piano-forte. violon-
cello and violin and quartets for strings.
These compositions exhibited qualities of "A
more serious character, which were fur
Their exemplifed in his symphonies.
With his dramatic taste and symphonic
aptitude GODDARD subsequently turned 20 the
theater, and encountered the usual difficult
ties that beset most young composers. For
years he tried in vain to find a theater 10
accept his principal works. He had already
produced the one-act opera, Les BiJoux
de Jeanette at the Theater de la Henais-
sance in 1875 but he was compelled 10 seek
a foreign stage for the production OF his
first important dramatic work. This was
Pedro de Zalamea," produced at Antwerp
in 1854 "Jocelyn'' also found fatheriand
In Belgium. but Paris welcomed IL later,
and the composer received a prize OF 1900
francs from the institute and the embel-
lishment of the Legion OF Honor.
GODDARD exhibited decided Individuality
says c. Leonard-Stuart in the preface 10
his edition OF the composers works, and
at the same time among native contem-
poraneous composers he was one OF the
most distinguished opponents OF the high
ideals and revolutionary orchestral meth
DDS Of the modern French school, founded
by Berlioz Endowed with extraordinary
facility Of production, his talents were
spread over a large area. He achieved
were effective and brilliant. He was per
haps greater in small things than In large.
There is an exquisite charm In his grace
full songs. while his piano-forte pieces pos
sess peculiar and distinctive fascination
His operas were less successful.
Moszkowski Grieg and Mile. Chaminade,
too, are known 10 most music lovers. but
the other names on the programme are
not familiar. therefore freshness and va
rety are promised. Particularly for the
benefit OF music students. block OF the
we'll as the higher-priced seats. may be
reserved at the Starr piano store Mrs.
Ona Il. Talbot announces that the stage
will be decorated and the lights arranged
in the fashion employed so pleasantly at
Miss Rueggers recital recently. A great
deal Of interest is manifested in Nine Rog-
er-Miclos's visit for reports OF her sue
cess with the Eastern orchestras and in
recitals OF French music have come 10 this
city and some indianapolis people have
heard OF her at Paris. Last week SIZE COM
pleted a tour OF the principal cities OF Can
ada, where, OF course, she was received
with especial cordiality on account OF her
nationality. In Paris she is a director OF
public instruction and member Of the
faculty Of the Conservatoire.
Fraulein Theresina Wagner. a graduate
OF the Conservatory of Music at Stuttgart,
Germany, viii give a musical recital in the
German House next Thursday evening. She
will be assisted by Master Ellis Levy vio-
lnist, of this city. and the double quartet
OF the Matinee Musicale. consisting OF Mes
danes +. Swain, Lulu Fisher. Her0d
Palmer. Morrison. Josephine Hyde. Eva
Jeffries. Carl Lieber. with Mrs. Frank
Edenharter as accompanied. Mrs. Frank
w. Flanner will recite, including two|
pieces OF her own composition. The enter
tainment will be under the auspices OF the
members OF the indianapolis German Lit
erary Club-Mrs. Charles NJ. Walker. Mrs.
Louis Burkhardt. Mrs. Julius karmann,
Mrs. Henry Adams. Mrs. Margaret Segur,
Mrs. James Eagelsfield. Mrs. III. O. Pant
ger, Mrs. Louis Hollweg. Mrs. Thomas
Howe. Mrs Frederick Francke, Mrs A. II.
Dietrichs. Mrs. May Wright Sewall. Mrs.
Fernandine Rees. Mrs. Philip Hildebrand.
Mrs. Henry Lane Bruner. Mrs Frederick
Bush, Mrs. Theodore Barnes, Mrs. Clemens
yonnegut. Mrs. Flora s. Wulschner. Ma