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The Bi ilbdoara JANUARY 22, 1924 and _ Musical Authorities Will Address "Motion Picture Musical Conference in New York City Next Week As announced in our. last week's ismue, en Smportant conference 1s to be held next week at ‘the Hotel Astor, New York City, for the pur Joseph Weber, president National Federation of ‘Musicians: Hugo Riesenfeld, director Rivoll, ‘Rialto and Criterion theaters of New York City; Gamuel Rothapfel, director Capitol Theater, New York City; Ernest B. Volght, of the Boston Muste Company; O, M.\ Tremaine, dlrector National Music Advance Bureau; “Mra, ‘Winifred Stoner, editur Forecast; Mrs, A. F_ ‘Overndorfter, general chairman Federation of ‘Women's Clubs of United States, and others. ‘There will also bo several Homa Table disenmions, ted by men well known fn musical ‘and motion pleture circles, ‘Wo can not urge too strongly that the Motion ‘Picture Musical Conference be ettended by all ‘those interested in the causo of music, ‘The motion picture theaters havo done much to faaillarize the masses with the better class of amusic, and they afford opportunity of reaching ‘the general public, such as cannot perhaps be ‘edtelned from any other source, and if such an ‘organization as is planned can be formed and moving picture theater managers, their musical directors and musical men be assured greater cooperation, and with one and all working for ‘the same purpore, pamery,’to broaden the scope of music in the “movie” theaters, greater ‘Drogress will be made. Send your name and eddrees to Charles D. Insacson, 720: Seventh ‘erenze, New York City, advising him that you ‘will attend the conference, GERVASE ELWES, Famous English Tenor, Killed Suddenly As a distinct shock came the news the mornSng of January 13 that Gervase Elwes, notod English tenor, was struck by a train on bis ‘arrival in Boston from New York and died ‘almost immediately. Mr. Elwes and his wife ‘had Just left the train at the Back Bay Station “and the noted singer, fn returning an ‘overcoat to a conductor, had leaned too far over ‘the track ana was hit by a rafiroad car. Gervase Elwes was recognized as one of the mort noted English musicians who ever visited ‘this country. His singing of the works of both ‘exslent and modern composers hae won for him the highest praise. His death ta a distinct los ‘to the musical world. MENGELBERG Proves Masterful Go Conductor=Enthii« tion Accorded Him ree Concerts ‘New York, Jan. 14—This week marked the appearance of Willen Mengelberg as guest conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra. ‘Two matinees and one evening concert were given, and at each Mr. Mengelberg was acconted an enthusiastic reception by the audience. At the first matinee both conductor and men worked at a disadvantage, due to in ‘wuflclent time for rehearsals, but much imrovement was evidenced when on Thursday tho eecond afternoon concert was given. The memDers of the orchestra under the direction of this remarcable leader gave 2 notable perform‘ance of Mabler's “D Major Symphony,” and in ‘this conductor and men were as one. ‘Friday Drought the first evening performance with Mr. Mengelberg as guest conductor, His ‘appearance on the stage brought warm applause, ‘which lasted for some time. Weber's “Oberoa!™ THE AMERICAN CONCERT FIELD American Endeavor in Grand Opera, Symphony and Chamber Music and. Classic Dancing", BY IZETTA MAY MCHENRY’ ~ was the opening number of the program, and ‘was given exceptionally well, but the feature of ‘the évening was the rendition of Strauss’ “Don Joan.” Thruout this number Mr. Mendelberg emonstrated that bo isa masterful conductor players and gav ‘Freatest musical treats heard this season, Tamultous applause followed this number, and Conductor Mengelberg was recalled time after time and also presented with a hugo wreath and also Gora offerings. He, too, applauded the players in the orchestra and fosisted that ° ‘they share fn the applause. New Yorkers are fortunate in that Mr. Mengelberg 1s to conduct ‘wany more concerts of the Nations! Symphony tolre for the Srst week will be “‘Monna Vanna" on Tuesday, in which Mary Garden and Loclen Moratore Will sing the leading roles, and Hear! ‘Morin, the pew French conductor, will direct the performance. Wednesday evening “Le Chemineau’ will be presented with Yvonne Gall, Marjorle Maxwell, Hector Dufranpe and Georges Baklanoff in the cast. “The Jewels of ‘the Madonsa” will be given Thursday evening with a cast tncloding Rats, Maxwell, Carmen Pascova, Forrest Lamont and Giacomo Bimini. For this opera tho new Ttalian director, Pietro ‘Ctmint, will conduct, Friday evening will bring the premiere New York performance of Marlpuzl's -“‘Jacquerie,”” ‘mendous sensation’ upon. ite premlere per ‘formance in Chicago early in the present season. CHARLES MARSHALL SUBSIDY FOR GRAND OPERA Increased by French Government subsidy to the French opera 49 hoped better productions will-r ie public again become tnterented ‘opera, as thru indifferent performances at Grand Opera House Parisians have been. tog the Opera Comique. “NORMA” To Open New York Season of Chicago ‘Opera Company ‘The opera to inaugurate the New York sea son of the Chicago Grand Opera Company ‘Janvary 24 will be “Norma,". with Rosa ‘in the ‘t8tle role, and Forrest Lamont, American tenor, will appear a» “Polllone,”” ‘The reper ‘The principal roles will be sung by Yvonne Gall, Olga Carrara, Edward Johnsoo, and Galem, with the composer as conductor, “Car men" will bo cung at the first Saturday matinee, and Saturday night the opera will be “‘Rigoletto’* with the principal roles sung by Florence Macbeth, the American coloratura soprano? ‘Tita Schipa and Titta Ruff. ‘The subscription sale has, according to statement mate by ene ae es bee eee the history of any New York season of the AMERICAN ARTISTS * ‘To Be Heard With Washi Rubin0 Be Heard With Washingtén Rubin ‘Washington, D. ©., Jan. 15.—Under the auspices of the Rubinstein Club of this city the dates for the next three concerts ‘been January 25, March 15 and May 3, artists will be solotste at tho known tenor, and Mana-Zucce, composerpianiet. wiiich crested a tre. SCHOLA CANTORUM Presents Interestin ian Program of Rus. Jusie ‘The Schola Cantorum, of New York City, with Kurt Schindler conducting, gave the first concert American performance was given to a group of ‘six songs by the same composer. The latter Airection of Mr, Schindler, w: and showed that much progress has been made dur ing the year. Specially worthy of praise ‘was the work of the chorus thraout the pres entation of Rachmanioofs six anthems, in ‘which Judeon House, tenor, also assisted. Mme, ‘Nina Koshets was heard to best advantege in Rachmaninoff's ““Vocalise” and a pastorale by Stravinsky. Her high votes lacked sweetness, also Armness. To Kurt Schindler New York musl¢ lorers are indebted for his tireless effort to present yearly concerts of excellent choral music, also affording them an opportunity to ear compositions written by noted composers for choral clubs, such a8 the Schola Cantorum. ‘The second concert of the season will be given Wednesday evening, March 16, when a program of Spanish and Italian music will be, presented, with Margaret D’Alvares, noted contralto, as sololst. PHILADELPHIA To Have Musicales at Populai Announcement has just been made that « series of five Friday evening musicales will be given in Philadelphia at which noted artists ‘will be presented. One tmportant feature is that the concerts will be given at admission prices within the reach of all who want to hear good music. The frat concert will take place January 21 at the Metropolitan Opera House, and the artists will be Mme. Frances Alda, of the Metropolitan Opera Company, and Charies Hackett, & member of that or ganization. ‘The other concerts will be given February 4 and 25, March 4 and April 8, apd the artists will be Pasquale Amato, Alessandro Boncl, Leopold Godowsky, Allce Neilsen, Mme, Paviowa and Max Bosen. FOUR NOTED MUSICIANS ‘To Give Concert in Philadelphia ‘Much interest ts being taken in the forthe coming concert to be given February 1 at the ‘Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia, by four noted musicians. ‘The four artists to be heard aro: ‘Teach Seidel, world-famons Russian vioUnlat; Kitty Beale, coloratura soprano, of the Metropolitan Opera Company; Hane Kindler, famous cellist, of the Philadelphia: Symphooy Orchestra, and Morris Lelson, pianist. A drilMant program is to be given and the advance sale of tickets indicates a-large endience will ‘De tn attendance, INDIANAPOLIS ‘To Have a Series of Splendid Musical Attractions: Indlanapolts, Jan, 16—Under the auspices of ‘the Ong B, Talbot Fine Arts Association music Jovers of thie clty will havo an opportunity to hear tho La Scala Orchestra, the celebrated ‘Toscanini directing, Smday afternoon, Febra‘azy 6; on the evening of March 31 the Detrolt ‘Symphony Orchestra will give a concert, and ‘Jan Koubelik, celebrated violinist, ts announced for a recital Sunday afternoon, Apzil 10. RICHMOND To HEAR CELEBRATED ARTISTS Prices Richmend, Va., Jan. 17.—Not in any pre ceding musical season bave there been 90 many Gistinguished artiste booked for engagements 4a Richmond. “In January concerts were give ‘by Mme. Schumann-Hetnk, the LaSeala Orchestra ‘and others. Under the local management of Mra,..Bertha -D, Gtockdell, the Oincinnat! Bymphooy Orchestra, Eugene ‘éaye conductor, ‘wit give a concert February. 28, and also io February a recital will. bo given “by Frits Krelsler, Gernlding Ferrar is promised in & concert some time in March,