The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-19
JAN sICKESz TO TOUR AMERICA
Young Artist VINO Has Created =
Sensation In Europe by His Eek rs-
ordinay MaSicai Talent

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4 Young Artist VINO Has Created y
Sensation In Europe by His Eek RAJ
ordinay MaSicai Talent.
The announcement hatlJan Sickesz,
he Dutch pianist, is TO give reel al
in this Guy ia the near future mas
,licted much favorable CONNECT.
The career of this artist is unique
and has been source of much discus
ION among those who have observed
now quickly Sickesz has gained recog-
nition. To those who know him his
rapid rise is not unexpected for he
combines with an arr istic lempera-
ment, uncommon energy, great VIII
power, we'll balanced mentali and
the highest musical gifts Such an
unusual combination il bound to OVER
come all obstacles and gain recognition
Jan Sickesz is descended from one "
the most aristocrauic families Of III
land; his uncle having been Minister
of the Kingdom. While still Young
lad, Sickesz eyinced q decided taleni
for the piano and EXPRESSED de ermI-
nation to become professional pianist
His ariStOcratiC parents fr0wned upon
this desire, but with that determine
tion which has always characterized
him, he insisted and succeeded IN
winning over his mother, who pos
seSSed musical talent of a very high
order, to his views
He began his studies under her
guidance, and at an early age entered
the Royal Conservatory of Amsterdam
where he made remarkable progress
His enthusiastic temperament caused
him TO grow impatient at the vi ra-
conservative methods which then pre-
vailed in the Conservatory, and with
the boldnaSs of youth he secured sew
eral public engagements in which he
acquitted himself with a success Only
equalled by his daring. He soon real
lied the ephemeral character OF this
youthful glory and fired by his ambl
tion he betook himself to Vienna 70
place himself under the direction OF
LeSchiteZky, the foremost teacher in
Europe.
The Master at once accepted tn
young Dutchman as a pupil ana for
three years Sickesz worked under his
guidance with all the fervour of his
ardent temperament. At the end of
that time Leschitezky declared him
to be an accomplished concert pianist.
Still was SickeSZ unSatiStied and with
a wise but uncommon modeSty he re
turned TO Vienna and continued under
his old Master for another year. Dur
ing his residence in Vienna he was
pianist in one of the most famou,
string quartets in that city, thus 90
tanning knowledge of Chamber mu
sic to which he owes much of his
ability as an ensemble and concert
pianist.
In the fall of 1905, after filling a
number of concert engagements in
Europe, Sickesz decided to see the
New York and came to America
Though his visit was in the nature Of
pleasure trip, his extraordinary abil-
ity Immediately made him sought af-
ter by the musical people OF New
York. He was engaged for many pri-
vate musicals, at one of which he was
heard by New York manager who
Immediately engaged him for tour
during the season of l907-S. Sichesz
| then returned TO Holland where an in
vitation awaited him 0 play with the
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Dur
ing the past season lie has played with
several large European Orchestras,
has given concerts in Vienna, Munich,
Gmunden, Schweningen, Paris, Lon
don and other prominent cities. The
European press has been unanimous
in its praise of Sickesz S temperament,
his tremendous power of appreciation
and his ample technique. He has re-
ceived an ovation at every appearance
and has been entertained repeatedly
by Royalty in the various cities he has
visited.