CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 1220 - 1231 MUSIC (Cont'd) 1220 DTD Sept. 18:3/1 - Brainard has just published some music en- 1221 - DTD Sept. 21:2/5 Professor Adams will give a musical soiree at the Melodeon this evening for the benefit of the orphan asylum lately established in Cleveland. 1222 DTD Sept. 21; adv: 2/5 Cleveland State Fair Waltzes, By Prof. R. Adams. Just published and for sale by S. Brainard & Co. 1223 - DTD Sept. 28; adv: 2/4 A grand complimentary concert is to be given Oct. 5. Prof. Norville having rendered his services for several months without receiving adequate pecuniary consideration, many leading citizens are sponsoring a complimentary concert in his honor. Among the performers for this concert will be 400 young singers. · 1224 DTD Oct. 5:3/1 Tonight Norville is to have his complimentary concert. The performers have been selected with the greatest care. Professor Norville has worked hard and we regret that he has not met with success. Let him have a crowded house tonight. (1) (2) (1) (3) (1) 1225 DTD Oct. 7:3/1 - Alfred Howard, the great violinist, will visit Cleveland in a few days. (3) 1226 DTD Oct. 18; adv: 2/6 Brainard and Company, 77 Superior st. ad- (4) Cradle of the Deep," "Kitty Neil." E. A. Payne Conductor. (5) 1229 DTD Oct. 25; adv: 2/5 Mons. C. Vaillant will give two hours in- (1) 1230 DTD Oct. 28:3/1 Warner's concert on Oct. 26 was applauded by all those present. (1) 1231 DTD Oct. 29:3/1 The friends of classical music will be glad to learn that Mons. Vaillant, well-known amatuer, will give a series of concerts here this winter. (2) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 1232 1243 MUSIC (Cont'd) 1232 - 29:3/1 DTD Oct. 29: 3/1 - A musical convention will be held in Cleveland on Nov. 1. There will be a great many distinguished singers in attendance; among them are Miss Phelps, a distinguished ballad singer from Rochester, and H. G. S. Whipple of Louisville, Ky. (2) 1233 DTD Nov. 2; adv: 2/5 - E. A. Payne and Company, 168 Superior st., advertise 14 books on music for sale. (3) 1234 - DTD Nov. 3:3/1 The great concert of the Musical convention takes place this evening at the Melodeon. It will be one of the most pleasant affairs of the city. Some of the artistic talent will be the Mendelssohn and Philharmonic societies. (2) 1235 DTD Nov. 3:3/1 The concert of the Musical convention comes off this evening. There are 12 singers included on the program. (2) The "Song of the Nightingale," by our local fellow 1237 DTD Nov. 8:3/1 - The following officers were elected by the Cleveland Mendelssohn society for one year: President, T. P. Handy; vice president, J. L. Severance; secretary, Oliver P. Hanks; treasurer, T. C. Severance; conductor, J. P. Holbrook; trustees, S. W. Treat, F. Abel, James H. Stanley and two others. The second annual meeting of this society was held Nov. 4. (1) (5) 1238 - DTD Nov. 10; adv: 2/4 The first of the Classical Quartette Soirees, under direction of Mons. C. Vaillant, will take place Nov. 18 at the Melodeon, (1) 1239 - DTD Nov. 10:3/1 M. Vallaint will give one of his classical quartette soirees on Nov. 13. All of the best musical talent of Cleveland will be there, and a rich treat is anticipated for the patrons. (1) 1240 - DTD Nov. 19; adv: 2/4 - Melodeon Hall. Mrs. Emma G. Bostwick of New York will give a Grand Concert tomorrow, assisted by Mr. Henry Appy, Solo Violinist; Mr. Julus Siede, First Flute; Miss Annie Oliver, Concertina; and Herb Tillow, Solo Pianist. (3) 1241 - DTD Nov. 19; adv: 2/5 - New Music "Our Old Homestead," "Little Eva's Vision," "When First I Saw Thy Smile" - S. Brainard and Company. (1) 1242 DTD Nov. 19; adv: 2/7 "The Georgian Slave." A ballad dedicated to Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe is sold by S. Brainard and Company. (2) 1243 DTD Nov. 19:3/1 The concert last night was one of the most won CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 1244 - 1253 MUSIC (Cont'd) derful ever heard in Cleveland. Strakosch himself; and little Patti received the admiration of all. She is a child woman and a singing prodigy. (1) 1244- DTD Nov. 19; adv: 3/4 - New Music Book. Melodia Sacra. Edited by B. F. Baker, A. N. Johnson, Josiah Osgood. For Choirs, Musical Associations and Singing Schools. Also a New Juvenile Singing Book - The Pestalozzian School Song Book, Edited by Geo. W. Pratt and J. C. Johnson. Sold by Holbrook and Long, 100 Superior st. (6) 1245 - DTD Nov. 22; adv: 2/4 The first soiree of the classical quartette under the direction of Mons. C. Valliant will take place at the Melodeon, Nov. 23. (4) 1246 DTD Nov. 22; adv: 2/4 - Leland's brass band and orchestra are prepared to furnish any number of musicians required for balls, parties, and serenades. Music is composed and arranged for bands. All communications will receive prompt attention by addressing J. M. Leland, Seneca st., first door south of the Baptist church. (2) 1247 DTD Nov. 22:3/1 Mr. Vallaint's concert will be held tomorrow even ing and a crowded house is expected. (1) 1248 - DTD Nov. 23:3/1 Park Benjamin will lecture before the Forest City lyceum this evening. His subject will be "Music and Musical Entertainments." (1) 1249 - DTD Nov. 25; adv: 2/5 - Spohr's Grand Violin School. Being the most celebrated, thorough, and progressive school for the violin. Complete edition, $3.00; Abridged edition $1.00. For sale by S. Brainard and Co. (5) 1250 DTD Dec. 1; adv: 2/5 - Melodeon Hall, Dec. 6. Melodeon Hall, Dec. 6. Mrs. Emma G. Bostwick will give her last concert, assisted by Henry Appy, Solo Violinist; Julius Siede, First Flute; Annie Oliver, Concert ine; Herr Thilow, Solo Pianist. (3) 1251 - DTD Dec. 11; adv: 2/4 Melodeon Hall, Dec. 16. Cleveland Philharmonic Society will give their first Concert for the benefit of the Cleveland Orphan Society. (1) 1252 - DTD Dec. 11; adv: 2/4 - Crobaugh's Band will attend private or public parties in the city or country, with any required number or variety of instruments. 40 Garden st. Or 6 Ontario st. (1) 1253 - DTD Dec. 16; adv: 2/5 Melodeon, Dec. 18 and 20. Grand Concerts by CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST. JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 1254 1263 MUSIC (Cont'd) Herr Freebertyser's Swiss Bell Ringers. Novelty Musical Sea Shells. (4) 1254 DTD Dec. 20; adv: 2/5 - Melodeon tomorrow evening. Second Soirees: Classical Quartette, under direction of Mons. C. Vallaint. (2) 1255 DTD Dec. 20; adv: 2/5 - Melodeon, Dec. 22. Ole Bull's Farewell Concert. Assisted by Signorina Adelina Patti, eight year old Musical Phenomenon. Director and Conductor, Maurice Strakosch. (6) 1256 DTD Dec. 20:3/1 The concert of the Philharmonic society came off in spite of the wind and weather. The music was delightful, and the talent of nearly all the musical artists of the city was combined. (2) 1257 - DTD Dec. 21:3/1 - The Swiss bell ringers have had large and fashionable audiences at the concerts given at the Melodeon. The bell music is beautiful and wonderful. It much exceeded our expectations both for beauty and skill. (3) 1258 - DTD Dec. 23; adv: 2/4 The Baker Vocalists. Four Gentlemen and two Ladies from the old Granite State will give one or more concerts in Cleveland about the first of January. Operas (2) 1259 DTD Mar. 23:2/3 - Professor Norville's new operetta, "The Fairies' Festival and Transformation," will be performed at the Melodeon on Mar. 30 and 31 by 400 young singers. This will be the most beautiful and pleasing entertainment ever offered to a Cleveland audience. Admission will be 25 cents. 1260 DTD Mar. 31:3/1 - Four hundred children performed in the operetta "The Fairies' Festival and Transformation" at Melodeon hall last evening. Professor Norville deserves great praise for the proficiency and promptness which characterizes his novel choir. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS (2) (2) 1261 DTD Jan. 13; adv: 3/3 - Oliver P. Hanks, dealer in Music and Musical Instruments of all kinds. Pianofortes, Melodeons, Guitars, for sale at lowest prices. Pianofortes tuned and repaired. (1) 1262 DTD June 4; adv: 4/4 - A. Corpus, piano manufacturer (late of Berlin), Miller's block, 71 Superior St., up- engaged in the manufacture of pianos, unsurpassed tone, and of superior quality, on lowest terms. 1263 - DTD June 5; adv: 2/4 S. Brainard & Co., Music publishers, wholesale and retail in music, musical instruments and fancy goods, Melodeon building, 77 Superior st. (1). (1) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 1264 - 1269 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS (Cont'd) 1264 DTD July 1; adv: 1/1 J. K. Morton, 3 Williams Block, Carhart's Patent Improved Melodeons. This is the only agency at Cleveland, and the only place where genuine Instruments can be obtained. (1) 1265 - DTD July 1; adv: 2/6 - E. A. Payne & Co., 168 Superior st., under Forest City House, will open, on July 5, a large and splendid assortment of Musical Instruments & Fancy Goods. (3) 1266 adv:2/7 DTD July 9; adv: 2/7 - Holbrook and Long, 100 Superior St. Stodart and Emerson Pianos, Dealers in Musical Merchandise of every description. (2) 1267 - DTD July 15; adv: 3/1 - Gilbert's Boudoir Pianoforte We are pleased to say that Mr. Gilbert, the experienced Boston maker, has produced an instrument occupying one-fourth the space, and fully equal in power, and sweetness of tone, to any square. Call, and see this beautiful instrument. J. K. Morgan has the Cleveland agency. (2) 1268 DTD Nov. 20:3/1 Messrs. Bishop and Child, manufacturers of melodeons, recently of Cincinnati, have taken rooms in Hurlbut's block, Ontario st. (1) 1269 DTD Dec. 9:2/2 In a letter to the editor, Edwin H. Nevin says: "The Plymouth church of this city has received a donation, a piano, from T. Gilbert and Company of Boston. Mr. Gilbert is one of the oldest and largest piano manufacturers in the country. By multiplying his sweettoned pianos, he is increasing greatly the aggregate of human happiness." See also Music (8) |
