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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1924 IVOGUN AND CASALS IN ARTIST RECITALS (Continued from Page 1) cital by Maria Ivogun, one of the leading sopranos of the Metropolitan Opera company, and the world's great- est musician and 'cellist, Pablo Casals. Accorded Lofty Praise Maria Ivogun is a Viennese prima donna. Though a member of the Metropolitan Opera company, she spends but a few weeks in America each year. She is at the same time prima donna in both the Munich and Vienna opera. As recently as May 27, she appeared in the Royal opera at Covent Garden, where she received a tremendous ovation. The London press gave her unstinted praise. In addition to these operatic appearances Ivogun has toured each spring or autumn the Scandinavian countries, where she is a great favorite, and in ~ Ossip Gabrilowitsch the summer Switzerland. Last April she completed her third concert tour of this country, which carried her to the Pacific coast. She has been definitely placed by all critics among the great artists of the day now appearing in America. Miss Ivogun has a personal charm of bear- ing and appearance, which matches the beauty of her rare lyric soprano voice. she gives concerts in Greatest of 'Cellists For centuries the violin has been considered supreme among string in- struments. But in the last few years the accomplishments of Pablo Casals have gone far toward changing tra- ditional beliefs. In his hand, the 'cello takes on the attributes of the violin and combines something of many other instruments as well. It is safe to say that he has been more widely acclaimed by musicians than any of his colleagues. Of him, Eugene Ysaye has said, "He is the greatest inter- pretive artist I have ever heard." Fritz Kreisler generously says, "He is the greatest musician who has ever drawn a bow." Joseph Hofmann is quoted as saying, "When I visited Russia, Casals was spoken of there as a veritable God." Casals was born in Vendrell, Spain. His father, an organist of some note, began the musical education of his son at the age of three. He gave the Reinald Werrenrath boy Pablo, instructions in solfege, piano and organ; later in composition, which was to be his real vocation. Casals, however, after he had taken his first lesson on the 'cello, dispelled that idea. Artist at 11 Years At 11 or 12 years of age he was already a finished musician capable of making his own way in the world. He was sent to study in Barcelona. There he played the organ in the churches, as did Bach in his early youth,--of whom Casals now stands acknowledged the greatest living in- terpreter. Soon he became a violinist in the orchestra of the opera and played the 'cello in one of the largest cafes. The Spanish cafe music is like that of our best concerts. Casals was soon recognized as a prodigy, and his fame attracted people from all over the country. Musicians came to hear the marvelous Spanish boy. The Queen, who learned of his extraordin- ary promise, granted him a pension which' enabled him to devote himself fully to his studies. At 17, after a short period of study in Brussels at the "Royal Conserva- toire" he finally went to Colonne where he became director of "Les Concerts Colonne," which is the most important orchestra in Paris and prob- ably in Europe. It took many weeks before an audience was granted to him, but once heard he was engaged im- mediately for the orchestra and the door to fame was thus open to him. From that time dates his world-wide success as a 'cellist and a musician. Soon after that he made his debut in Vienna where his genius created a furore. In addition, Casals has established and conducts in Barcelona, a Symphony orchestra which bears his name. He has played in all the countries of Europe. Everywhere his astonishing art has been acclaimed, and recognized by the highest honors. That rare distinction, the Beethoven Gold Medal of the Royal Philhar- monic Society of London is his. Among other decorations he has The Legion of Honor, and The Grand Cross of Alfonso III, the highest order awarded in his own land. He is an academician of Santa Cecelia, the highest Italian honor, and so on without number. Marries American Singer At the height of his brilliant Furopean career, the war broke. out and it is to that, we owe his first visit to America. Here he met Susan Metcalf, the well-known American singer, who later became his wife. Casals has discovered and launched many theretofore unknown musicians who now stand in the front rank. It would be possible to name scores of promising or successful musicians who acknowledge him as their bene- factor. But the most interesting and original thing that he has done for young artists in general was to free them from the prejudice in favor of instruments, old the lack of which Louise Homer had proven a great handicap to many a young artist who was unable to afford one, and despaired of making a success without one. Makes Interesting Test Casals conceived the idea of a test for 'cellos and violins. The test was made before the best known musicians and critics in Paris in a hall so dark- ened that Casals himself who played the instruments could not even see what were handed to him. All the best makes, old and new, were repre- sented and the same music played on each. Then a vote was cast for the two 'cellos that sounded best. In each case the vote gave first place to a modern instrument. The "Strad," however, did come in second. But of course Casal's point was well taken. While Winnetka has responded most enthusiastically, and subscriptions have been received for almost the full seating capacity of the New Trier High School auditorium, some of the neighboring villages, for various reasons, have not yet subscribed the full quota reserved for them. The MacDowell club has concluded, there- fore, that it would be unfair to longer refuse to accept the applications al- ready on the waiting list, or any other applications which may be received before the auditorium is sold out. The club has accordingly announced that all applicants on the waiting list have been accepted and that additional applications will be accepted in the order received, regardless of the vil- lage in which the applicant resides. Applications should be sent to the chairman, Mrs. Roland D. Whitman, 640 Hill road. Winnetka. PREPARE FOR GRIDIRON PLAY In preparation for the football sea- son next fall many prospective team men have been practicing sprints and dashes daily on the athletic field at New Trier High school. "ECHOES" APPEARS The "New Trier Echoes," which is the annual publication, at New Trier High school, came out yesterday. In the words of Edward Ravenscroft, its editor, "it is bigger and better than ever." SONS TRIM THEIR DADS IN BIG GET-TOGETHER Fathers of the Kenilworth Boy Scouts of the Joseph Sears school, Kenilworth, donated more than $300 to construct a Scouts' building in the Forest Preserve next year, at the Scouts and Fathers get-together held at the school last Friday. The boys defeated their dads in a baseball game by the score of 11 to 2, and now the fathers have issued altion and the boys entertained with an challenge to play another game June 17, at 7 o'clock in the evening. The fathers claim that their defeat was due to the fact that some of the star players were unable to appear for the last game. The boys were also award- ed the decision in the story-telling contest. Fathers, however, had some luck that evening, as they romped away with the tug-of-war and dodge ball contests. After the games Frank Watts lighted the camp fire by fric- impromptu vaudeville show. Refresh- ments were served by the Scouts. Bob Townley, the scoutmaster, has been requested by the fathers to ar- range for more gatherings like this for next year. With the final meeting of the Scouts Thursday evening, June 19, all but one of the Scouts will be advanced at least one grade. 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