The independent-reporter., 1922-08-31
Opening of kneisel Hall Attended by
Skowhegan Musician

those who were privileged to be pres
ent.
Kneisel Hall is the munificent gift
of music lover, critic and connois-
seur, who to the regret of all, was
unable to be present at its dedica
ton.
The building stands on an emin
ence in the village of Blue Hill. Its
dimensions are 81 by As feet; the mu
sic room occupying 62 feet of the
length, and all the width; having a
seating capacity OF about three hun
dred. Ii contains a library, a study
kitchenette, and bath. a spacious
veranda commands 4 wonderful view
of the harbor, Bluehill mountain and
The valley with its attractive village
Within, one may see. beyond the ar
ray of music stands and grand piano.
the stone chipney, with its big old
fashioned fireplace. now fragrant
with pine b0ughs Over it. upon
the mantle, are portrait photographs
of many composers and artists iIo-
ratio Parker, Frank Damrosch, Mr..
krehbiel, and others Upon the walls
are hung a most interesting array of
pictures. indeed, no young music
student could spend Il more profitable
half hour than in their study.
Rare old Italian prints alternate
| with scenes from Vienna, that Nee
ca of musical art. There are two
| portraits of Beethoven. also autOgra
| phed likenesses of Tschaikowsky, and
Brahms. Not least in interest is a
| photograph Of the original Boston
symphony Orchestra, under Nikisch,
with Mr.. Kneisel as coneertmaster,
and around him the "Old guard all
| of whom have since made great names
| for Themselves in musical America
The original kneiscl quartet may
also be seen, with MesSrs. Roth, Sve-
ccnsi and Schroeder. On asking
| why a certain picture was autograph
ed "The Krehbiel Mozart | was in
| formed that it Is Il copy of the por
| trait of Mozart, by an unknown ar
| list; the picture itself unreeognized
until its discovery in Paris few
years ago by II. e. Krehbiel The
key to its identity was found in the
fact that the window behind Mozart
shows the spires and towers of Salz-
burg, his birthplace.
1t is golden room this hall of
music-lofty, finished in every detail.
bright, as If the sunshine Of the
| Maine woods were shining from sof
lily tinted walls and ceiling. In the
| center, over tue directors i stand.
| hangs an American flag. gift from
| the Thursday Musical Club OF New
| York, which with masses of flowers,
| rnt Oh this memorable day their note
of added color.
| There were glowing face. too, and
| in the final numbers of the program
warm glow Of feeling which told of
Young hearts alight with ambition and
| earnest purpose And in the midst
tauding quietly with upraised hand.
TODD Mr. knciscl the center of that
eircle of afGcciionate regard. Pupils
| old and new We'd with one another
! 10 do hltb homage, and IN The wish
10 give their gratitude and affection
ono form Of worthy expression.
Around Franz Enc sci, the much
loved master aud artist has been
| grouped for years an ever widening
circle of friends. colleagues and pu-
5il9, which includes many famous per
ions, not only in Boston and New
York, but all over the world.
In the program on the opening day
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