New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-18
JESS DANDY.

specialist. but almost intolerabs KeaIot In his
department OF artistic activity. He can scarcely
be considered as candidate. however. Masche-
ronl. a conductor OF fine gifts and superb equip
ment is more likely to be approached, and. in de-
fault Of his engagement It would not surprise the
knowing II CleOfonte Csmpanini, a brother Of the
once admired tenor who has some acquaintance
with New-YoVS, was to receive an invitation cam
panarI. who has been engaged by Mr.. Hammer
stein. has his spurs both as virtuoso and con-
ductor though Nev-YorlI has never been Included
within his sphere Of influence He. too, Is thN
brother OF an admired snger.-the barytone Gu
seppe now a member OF Mr.. COnrieds company
Mr. Campanari was born IN Rovigo. Venice. on
October 20. 1889 He took to the violin as a
child and was introduced to London musical
society in the parlors OF Lady Wilburn by Sir Juus
Benedict. At fourteen years OF age, having already
travelled in Italy as a prodigy for two years ne
entered the Conservatory at Milan under Antonio
Bazzni studying counterpont and harmony under
Michele Saladino After graduation he studied con-
Quoting with Franco Faccio. then began his pro
fessionaI career as leader OF the violins and as
sistant conductor IN various italian opera houses
After visiting France and rev1sitng London ne
came to America in 1882 and effected his entrance
on the concert platform here at the fourth concert
OF the first season Of the Boston Symphony Orches-
ira, then under the direction OF Georg HenscheL
After some time spent in giving concerts IN the
United States Mr.. Campanari settled in Boston. be-
coming the head of the violin department Of the
newfoundland Conservatory OF Music and organic
ing the Carnpanari String Quartet He conducted a
Catholic festival in the old Music Hall, and was In
charge OF the music IN the Church Of the lmmacu-
late Conception. IN 1887 he returned TO and FOR
three years travelled with the Campanart Quartet.
giving concerts OF chamber music While thus en-
gagged It fell his lot TO play, with his brother
Giuseppe before Queen Margharita (the present
Queen Dowager) the first occasion OF her at
tending services in her chapel after her marriage TO
the King OF Italy. Returned TO America Mr.. Cam
panari succeeded Mr.. SChradieck head OF the
violin department and chorus director at the Col
Ieg9 OF Music, in Cincinnati and gave concerts OF
chamber music, etc In 1886 he again went to Italy.
and was next heard Of conductor Of a series OF
symphony concerts a the theatre La Scala in
Milan. Here he gave first hearings to such works
ne Dyorak's symphony From the New World"
Warner's Faust overture. Rinlsky-NorsakOw' s
..scheherezade' and compositions by Tschaikowsky
Next he was engaged for a series OF concerts with
men like Nikisch and Weingartner at the LCeo
Benedetto Marcello Venice after which he went 70
London and gave concerts with the entire Milanese
Orchestra fos four months. That work finished he
conducted a series OF concerts and operas with
Tamagno in Venice. Bologna, Milan. Narese and
FlorenJ He has composed songs. and his familiar
. ity with the voice will make him q particularly
valuable member Of Mr.. Hammerstein's forces.