Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - June 14, 1952, Winnipeg, Manitoba Page 15winnipeg free the world of music forgotten works there is nothing astonishing in the fact that apparently Only the Odd Lover music has Over heard or oven knows of an orchestral fantasia on Walloon tunes written by the brother of Ysac or that the same can be said with regard to an orchestral setting by Henry j Wood. Of Mussorgsky s pictures at an exhibition. As to the latter it May be pointed out that the now exclusive use of the Ravel version is mainly the consequence the ignorance of conductors and that were Wood s transcription made As to audience to the same and pre eminently a composer be opera to the exclusion of All else. This despite the occasional reminder that his requiem mass in commemoration of Manzoni has its own formidable qualities and Appeal especially when the final movement is studied in relation to the under lying spirit. The celebrated Ros Sini mass for which it was origin ally written. Verdi himself asked the question for example whether the Rossini mass in the preparation which he was so intimately concerned can stand comparison with other famous requiem masses to be beneficial in several ways. To turn to one of the worlds two greatest composers of opera and to find that a similar Lack of knowledge and neglect in Public performance in the matter of a work concerning which he himself was capable of enthusiasm is How Ever surely an astounding thing. Reference is being made to the Verdi string quartet his single essay in that form and the Only chamber composition he penned judging by what one has in discussion of the subject with All sorts of music lovers during Many Vars it is perhaps feasible to Sug Kost that the taking of a vote at nov top incl presentation of a Verdi opera at any theatre in the world today. With the possible exception of some in Italy would reveal Only n few people aware of the Veid accomplishment in question Anc. Fewer still Able to claim that they had Ever heard the quartet. Assumption it is a reasonable Assumption in the earlier years of the fail which themselves Are perhaps not such masterworks As the world pre tends to it is of course characteristic of Enius that the composition of the string quartet unexpectedly materialized while Verdi was at his Leisure in Naples in 1s73, awaiting the resumption of rehearsals of Aida which had been held up by the illness of the Soprano mme. Stolz. That under these Circum stances the composition should show some affinities of spirit and material with certain phases of Aida rigoletto and ii Trovatore is nol. Exactly surprising. Balanced against this aspect of the writing however is a passage prophetic of the miraculous falstaff of later years. Unrewarding perusal a curious facet of the quartet the composer s labors upon it and its introductions to audiences in Germany and Italy can be studied in Verdi s own letters of the period. Noted for his absolute integrity and forthrightness. A comparative perusal of these letters is nevertheless not rewarded with Complete understanding of every phase of the matter. There is for instance the note to Arrivabene in which Verdi tells his having the quartet per past half Century the quartet was played More often than nowadays. But its disappearance from the repertoire apart from sporadic performances was probably coincident with the increasing recognition of and formed one evening in my House and the attaching the least importance to it and without inviting anyone in but is Verdi in such airy phrasing tinged with the derogatory speaking of the performance of the quartet Clar c pc nine Al o his popularity As such. Only by such reasoning account rightly or can one wrongly. Cor a purr Cut Stato of affairs in which Verdi is generally accepted As Prim Mou tolf College Etui Ltd Isaa 70-88 Bloor Street last Toronto residential and Day school for girls Grade i to Hlll Cha fit location Roomy Resit tents modern Lahore to fits Tocu equipped gymnasium seer urial count school re opens 10th for proc Bart a Rita the prix Cifa miss Marjorie Trotter an Council for promote festivals j centres drama Ballet and this Model of the Winnipeg s Rainbow stage to be built this summer in Kildonan Park will be on display at the red River exhibition at the amphitheatre june 14 to 21. A free press arts has Giyen an idea of How he imagines the stage will look with an orchestra performing. A Boon to culture Rainbow state to help keep artists draw tourists 11 Oun vip no by Jocelyn my Hook Winnipeg is following the trend of Many other Large cities in can Ada and the United states m the erect an outdoor Kildonan Park this Vancouver s theatre under the stars in Stanley Park and the Hollywood bowl Are among i decision to theatre in summer. Lne Bummer jobs for Winnipeg dancers and artists but also lure out of town performers to Winnipeg. Go elsewhere some Winnipeg musicians stay in Winnipeg for the summer months and Are kept partly occupied by radio work. But Many find full time summer jobs in other cities beckoning them. Often out of town summer jobs Hollywood .c.uw.1 out of town summer Jura outdoor which Are Lavor i turn into More permanent ones Ite summer West coast. Attractions new York on the has its Ity of meaning becomes More of a Schrec with the evidence of the to i. V. _ Lewisohn stadium Chicago its Ravinia Park. Philadelphia its Robin Hood Dell and there Are others which draw music lovers Ballet and theatre enthusiasts for evening s enter Tam summer i following months and years show in the Maestro refusing Permis Ision for some performances exhibiting his warm of approbation debating on March 21, whether he should allow it to be performed in London Doub Iling each part by what Verdi really thought of the quartet in his heart however possibly lies under the note of exultation in another sentence m the i aforementioned lines to Arriva Bene i Don t know whether the quartet is Beautiful or ugly but i do know that it s a quartet. Having again heard the quartet recently the writer humbly a quies c is in that judgment to the uttermost of his enthusiasm. Next season perhaps. Miss Peggie Samp son and her colleagues might con Sider giving Winnipeg its first pub Lic performance of this undeservedly neglected and splendid work. A. A. Members of the Winnipeg Ballet Are remaining in Vancouver for the summer to dance at the theatre under the stars. When Winnipeg has its own outdoor theatre it will not Only provide and the artists Are then former when stage is Many ethnic groups will. Have a Well equipped outdoor theatre Lor their performances. The warm weather that often Means half empty Halls or even cancelled performances when late Spring or summer performances Are staged in indoor theatres will be a Rainbow stage productions. The stage of the theatre will be As wide and As deep As that of the civic auditorium so t a t video. Winnipeg s completed if Large choirs orchestras and other w Large groups will have rainbo All goes room sound Well it should be ready in late summer the Winnipeg symphony the Winnipeg Ballet musical comedy productions band con certs performances by the City s the stage will have full amplification and its de sign will follow the latest develop ments in outdoor stage construction. Dressing room space room for musicians equipment and for broadcasting will also be pro meet seeks Manitoba arts Council arts the seating to vary seating capacity at Rainbow stage will vary according to the Type of entertainment being offered. For productions where Good visibility is essential such As bal let and musical comedies capacity will be limited to about Reg. Hugo chairman of the Rainbow stage committee has stated. But for band and symphony concerts where a close View of the performance is not so Essen the outdoor theatre will accommodate up to 10.000 people with the use of High Fidelity sound he stated. Busy year of festivals for Europe an illustrated Booklet describe inc the music festivals of Bay University registrar reveals theory examination results _ inn ,1ov my Rotty based and and Ith other euro Pean musical events for 1952, has Centre been announced by the european Cle la culture. The Richard Wagner festival at Bayreuth. July 23 to aug. 2o is one of the highlights of the 1952 musical season with its symbolic traditions As the oldest of All festivals. The operas under the production reins of the great com Poser s grandsons will be under the musical direction of Herbert von Karajan Joseph Kilberth and Hans Knappert Busch. The second festival of Berlin to be held August 31 to sept. 30, is expected to surpass the great Success last year s and will be the scene several important musical events of International importance. First performances of Hindemith s Harmonie Der we t Harmony of the world and egg s Allegria will be Given by the Berj Lin philharmonic under the Baton the composer. The work will Furtwangler. Other on the Western Board of music syllabus also served for examinations written concurrently in Al Berta and Saskatchewan. Grading Hamburg opera visiting group at Scot festival since the Hamburg state opera will be the visa Tang company at Ine Edinburgh festival this summer most of the opera performances will be in German. However there will be one 1n English. _ it will be the Highland fair a Ballad Soncra which makes use of Highland airs. Joseph Mitchell was the following basis first equal. Results of May theory examinations conducted by the University of Manitoba school of music Barba been announced by the the examinations were conducted in 38 centres throughout Manitoba in addition to Winnipeg. The examination papers Lloyd palenc Haud Fanny Stelio. The stage will be set in speech Aru and with govern mental and commercial backing Tias been recommended. On motion of mrs. Margaret Marsh of Dauphin a Resolution ask ing for the setting up of such a Council to encourage the growth of culture was unanimously passed at the third annual conference of the Manitoba and Northwestern on Tario area Council of music Festi Vals. The conference held Here was attended by 19 delegates from nine music festivals. W. S. Dickson re presenting the Manitoba drama league sat in on the meetings. Reg. Hugo president of the men s musical club of Winnipeg and con Ference chairman reminded that the Federal government would be taking action to implement the Massey report during the coming year. To cont Der mrs. Marsh and James e. Good Man of flin Fjon were named to a committee to consider a series of concerts featuring Young artists or festival winners at flin flon the Pas Dauphin and Swan River. The meeting unanimously decided to ask the National film Board to produce a film similar to a City sings but emphasizing musical pro Gress in Small centres. The motion was presented by or. Goodman and seconded by one of the four Kenora delegates e. L. Carter. To solve the problem of the Over worked festivals should either allow extra time or provide Junior another adjudicator or. Hugo said the problem would be discussed next month at the conference of Canadian music festivals at Nelson b.c., he added. Referring to a Resolution passed at last year s conference asking for a provincial music supervisor or. Hugo said that after talking with c. K. Rogers chief inspector of Manitoba schools it was Felt the situation was hopeless at present since a music supervisor could not be appointed without appointing supervisors in other branches of education. Out of town delegates delegates attending the Confer ence included mrs. Alex cum rings Hamiota and mrs. Alex Spalding Miniota Northwestern Manitoba mrs. D. Rae and Bert Frances Rainy e l. Carter Carter Jin. Alice and mrs. Jean the Bruce Kenora Kenora District mrs. Ruth Harvey the As the Pas a j. Rei ice Steinbach Southeastern Mani k. H. Neufeld Winkler Southern Winnipeg delegates were Reg. Hugo r. W. Cooke James Seaton Ilmer Hubble and miss bran some Hall annual recital by of Shinn conservatory of music monday cum 16th senior Junior vocal and loops concerted numbers on pianos is commuted s.i5 recital Hall intranet 156 i icky a 10 Elm Avenue Toronto Junior and honour matriculation is land. Clam toot. Fall term commence september 4th. Early Bea titration Necea tary. It m Forsberg fort River t to. Slight depression against a Dock James e Goodman flin flon flin ground of huge Elm Trees. Ine mrs. Margaret site near the Park s Scotia Street Marsill and Huntley Cameron Dau Phin Dauphin regional Entrance was chosen carefully and is said to have greater advantages than any other site Avail Able. Good use can be made of a natural amphitheatre caused by a slight Rise in the ground. The Well treed site provides the Neces sary privacy and Freedom from traffic noises and lights. Rainbow stage promises to be a drawing card for tourists and will be an asset to the City As a cultural and entertainment Centre. The civic music league which ski of Fife Martin . A Kadi Iii the oks i presented jointly by the old Vic and the Glasgow citizens i theatre. Tyrone Guthrie who came to i new York last year to direct the metropolitan opera s new Carmen will be in charge of staging. Burgess. Class Honor Elsie Wiebe. Ronny Macdonald Ray Ler Dorothy Sheehan equal Ona. , 31 1 Cuddy Elizabeth Stewart Portage la equal Dorothy Greene. A in Clare Macmaster Dianne Mac Dirks first honors Turr. Honor Phyllis Greene Vera tracer the Willlam Bourns Marilyn put protect yourself from bad Ieather with a new roof consult Whitfield Bros 309 Avenue bldg. Pm. 928 742 rats Cost Money the Best weapon in the War on rats is Bruj. A. Killer is Seto does not at or general store available order by mail Rall View Wab Famlin postage paid Only me in. Warfarin paid Only Didt to uhf it tit us Etc warfarin 3 5 s St. John r g i n premieres to be Given at the festival include that of Conti Del prig Dionery and Blacher s piano concerto. Unique tradition a tradition of 51 years in the presentation of opera festivals unique in their Devotion to Classi in Sard in pc. T cism As Well As in the creation of new and modern interpretations Day Laycock Alec Harvey equal Marian Dianne Lye Mac Viva sane Vars Praete Douglas great German masters of Fri say Heger Joe berth Kleiber and Solti. The greatly expanded May festival of Wiesbaden which had its last performance on june 2, stressed the appearances of guest artists in opera v and Ballet from the important capitals other music festivals described and highlighted in the Booklet in clude those of Aix in Provence Besancon Bordeaux Florence Holland Lucerne Perugia Paris Strasbourg Venice and Vienna Coblenz expects More visitors at festival reservations already received for the operetta festival to take place in Coblenz Germany june 29 to sept. 14 indicate that the number of visitors will far exceed the attendance at last year s.-1001 nights programme. This year the Well known musical comedy in Weissen Roess l White horse inn will be presented on the famous floating stage on the Rhine it is anticipated that approximately visit ors who will attend Atice festival will stay in nearby towns and Vil Lages. Marlene Marian Day Leon a Fehr Grabe v theory Wach Robe Forest festival the Black Forest resort of St. Blasienz in Germany has announced that its famous Cathedral festival plays will be repeated this year with Hugo von Hoff Frinsthal s Das Grosse Welt Heater the great world scheduled for aur Dominion Sheila 1 equal Margaret a. Colt equal Nancy Anderson Fau Coner Bruce Frozine Carl v oot lib. Conceived the project three years Mccracken 3 has combined forces Vith the Junior chamber of Commerce in making arrangements for construction of the theatre. The City of Winnipeg has sub scribed toward the total required to construct the project Public contributions to raise the additional Are now being accepted by the Cham Ber of Commerce at 346 Mam Street Horace Everett is honorary chairman of the Campaign com Mittee. Donna earthy. Rita in Diane a Ahaiwe Hobbs Ruth Schroeder equal. Honor Isabel Slami Sld Audrai a Carol Rumions. Equal Joan Schick Abosh Bouchard Reml g. Laur Rol. Elder Linda arts Rothenburg to have new open air stage Ruthenburg on Tauber Ger Many popular among the world s tourists for its magnificent presentations of the historical play the master draught soon will have an open air stage. The town s medi Eval Wall and towers will serve As a perfect backdrop. Its picturesque streets ancient Marke Square and centuries old City Hall provide natural settings for this production shepherds dance and a number of Hans Sachs plays performed several times every Immer. Jarott Bouskill. Jhin severity Bailey Portage a Sam jew. Beatrice Jeannette Parl eau Tellier equal Susan Greene Joan a Shniderman a Ripe Dixie Delong equal of film Grade Karia Bardal Philip Batchelor. Lloyd Mary Gibson Joan Holtz Portage la Barbara Anne Kaminsky Brun we Kenneth Mckenize Lor s Eneus Elinor Sawula Dar Lene Jene Erlichman Jjon pm Beatrice Payn win Dauphin Ronald Gall Berlier Portage la Friedt Jummie Atra hint Evelyn Dobruskin Judith Betty Grade in first 01. Joyce p. Hill. Peter Dyck Verner Friesen Greta Loewen. Irm Kard Epp Nina Lainer. 9sst Chard. Lois Taylor equal Sally wan Bell Sandra Judith c Goudie teau j Bartel. We Echman Isaac. Nachou Ziarn Hearn Baker Frances Agathe Ian Lack famed Cantor Here for rites a synagogue Cantor Moshe Koussevitsky of new York will be guest Singer sunday at ceremonies marking the Cornerstone laying and dedication of the new Rosh Pina synagogue at 123 Matheson Avenue. Many of Winnipeg s jewish singers will take part in the Cere monies. Opening the service at 2 a m mrs. Sara Udow will conduct a 40-voice choir in the prayer from the jewish psalter How Beautiful Are thy tents. Mrs. Vera Omni sky will be soloist. Harold Green will provide Organ accompaniment the choir will also sing Sim Sholom or Grant thou peace which concludes the ancient prayer town As the eighteen Benedic ions soloists will be Morris Cohen and Norman Mittleman. During the afternoon programme Cantor Koussevitsky who has Given other recitals in Winnipeg will be heard in two liturgical selections. Portions of the afternoon Cere Mony will be broadcast on . A dedication psalm set to music of Veteran choirmaster Cantor Moses Jacob will open the Dedi cation service at 8 . David Boroditsky will be soloist. Belva who last month won the top award of the Manitoba music teachers scholar ship will be the Soprano so Loist in the psalm. Open the Gates of righteousness. This selection includes the phrase Rosh Pina meaning the Syna Gogue s name. The Agnes Bernauer festivals ill be held this year at Straubing Astle in Bavaria Germany from ugust., 10 to 24. The actors Al amateurs Are citizens of Strau no. Imm rial Oil Evergreen contract your isso Furnace Oil Supply Pioneer Gamp you can Send your children to Pioneer Camp with full Confidence that they will receive expert training in swimming canoeing Aqua planing and All waterfront activities. 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