The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-24

Nov. % with concert by the mems
chorus with Dusolina Giannini, So
prano soloist.
= This will be the third time in as
many seasons that Miss Giannini
has been given the honor of appear
), ing with the club in its opening
concert.
The events that follow show the
schedule for the season to be one
of highest artistic merit, many
names notable in the world of mu-
sic beng included in the list of
artists engaged.
For the two other concerts by the
chorus the assisting artists will be
Elena Gerhardt, Feb. q, and Flor
3 ence Austral and John Amadio on
May Ia. OF thess three sopranos,
each of different type and style, it
would be hard to say which is most
= popular with Maennerchor audi
enceS.
Giannini has won her audiences
with her exotic personality as well
=, as her Superbly smooth and flowing
lyricism. Nine. Gerhardt has held
undisputed sway in the realm Of
lieder for many years, each season
seeming to add to her artistic glory,
and Nine. Austral brings with her
one of the greatest dramatic So
prano voices of our day.
s With Mime. Austral is her hus-
j. band, Amadio, really wonderful
Z artist on his chosen instrument, the
+ flute. Karl Reckzeh continues as
director of The chorus.
For the Sunday afternoon con-
certs the Flonzaley string quartet
will return for their customary two
programs and there will be two vio-
lin recitals, two pianists and cell
: list.
The Flonzaleys are among the
favored artists who return season
after season and are welcomed with
increasing delight as the perfection
of their art never fails to enthuse
their audiences. They have an
especial fondness for the Maenner-
Choir, and were, two seasons ago,
made honorary members of the club
by it's president, John P. Frenzel.
Their concerts will be given Dec. II
and March IL.
Myra Hess, pianist, and Hans
Kindley. cellist, will make their first
appearances before the club. Miss
Hess, who has been sensation IN
New York musical circles, will play
recital Jan. %, and Mr.. Kindley,
who is hailed by some of the critics
sas the greatest cellist of our day,
will be heard April Is.
The two violinists who will ap-
pear before the club are Georges
Enesco, Roumanian, and Joseph
Szigeti, Hungarian. Both of thes.
are superb artists and their appear
ances are eagerly anticipated by
the club. M. Enesco will play a
recital Feb. S, and NJ Szigeti will
appear. Jan. 8. Yolando Nero,
pianist, who created SUCH q ia
vorable impression two seasons ago
( in her concert before the club has
been engaged to give a, recital on
4 March 25. On Feb. IL a childrens
party will be given by the ladies'
auxiliary.
Z All of the Maennerchor activities
are limited to its club members.
Kappa chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon,
national honorary musical sorority,
associated with the Metropolitan
School of Music, announce their
program for the coming year 1927
%. One of the features of the year
will be the three musical teas, which
will be given in the ballroom of the
Marott Hotel on Oct. rs, Jan. rs and
March 49, These are open to the
pubic.
The Mu Phi's are giving these teas
for the benefit Of their Scholarship
fund. which is to be awarded to
worthy musicians, and may also be
used for loans without interest to
young musicians in furthering their
musical education. Mu Phi Epsilon
has been able to 10 great deal of
good in other cities for the advance
ment of music in America through
this method, and Kappa chapter is
working toward this same goal. Two
scholarships are being awarded this
fall through the local chapter, one
in voice and the other in piano.
Mrs. Clyde E. Titus is chairman Of
: the finance committee in charge OF
: the sale of tickets for the series of
teas.
At the other five regular program
meetings the sorority will take up
T the study of Edgar Stillman Kelley's
book on musical instruments, as this
lis the third year book in the course
of study suggested by the National
Federation of Music Clubs
/, The study, as announced by the
program committee, composed CT
Mary Norman, chairman; Helen
Quig and Leone Kinder, will be
taken up under five heads. At the
meeting next Wednesday evening,
r Sept %, which will be held at the
home of Mrs. B. E. Neal, in Haver-
sticks Park, Mrs. c. E. Titus will
discuss the subject Primitive, ORR
entail and Medieval Instruments in
November Prof. Charles Hanson will
talk on the, subject Of 1.-THE Or
gam; in February, 1.-THE Piano and
Its Predecessors" will be the subject
of a paper by Miss Helen Quig; in
April, The Violin Family" by Miss
Selma zahl; in May. "The Modern
Orchestra" will be discussed by Miss