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SANTA ANA DAILY REGISTER. SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER II, 1030 JACQUES FRANCOIS HALEVY BY RUTH Jacques Francois Halevy, one of the most noted exponents of Franch opera comique during the first half of the nineteeth century, Is today valued as one of the foremost of a group of French composers who centered their creative gifts upon this form of musical expression during this productive period in the development of music. Chief among Halevy's contemporaries who devoted themselves to the art of comic opera were Francois Boieldieu, Louis Herold and Daniel Auber, foremost of the group. Today the only operatic work of this group featured to any extent is the tragic opera, "The masterpiece, which is still included occasionally in the repertoire of the New York Metropolitan Opera company, and has proved a favorite vehicle with various great modern tenors of both continents. Born in Paris, May 27th, 1799, Halevy was of Jewish parentage.

Many of the noted composers Including Mendelssohn, Beyerbeer, and Rubenstein, have been proud to claim this strain of Jewish blood, as have also so many famous virtuosos. At ten, Halevy entered that famous old institution of musical learning, the Paris Conservatory, and studied piano with Lambers, harmony with Berton, and eventually took up counterpoint Cherubini, director of the Institution, and one of the most famous teachers in Europe, remaining under his personal supervision in this subject for five years. At twenty Halevy, through the composition of a cantata, "Her- was fortunate in receiving the coveted Prix de Rome, which enabled him to spend several years in Italy, where he concentrated his efforts on the study of opera. There he also composed various minor works, and returned to Paris, but it was not until his 28th year that he was able to produce his iinst opera, in the French center. This work did not prove especially successful.

During this early period of effort, the public remained indifferent to Halevy, and he tasted the bitterness of discouragement more than once. I He continued to compose works of minor importance, one of the best being a ballet, when he was about 31. Four years later came firet real success. He completed the score of an opera, that Herold had begun. Fortune smiled upon this accomplishment, and the work was acclaimed by both critics and public when it was produced.

The following year. (1835) masterpiece, a tragic opera of real importance was produced in lavish ANDREWS style, and proved a tremendous success, so that the fame of its ambitious composer was now well established. This work, of historic type, is today considered a classic of really great merit. For years it was one of favorite operas, and strange to say, it was while singing in it, he was stricken with the illness which finally proved fatal to him. Six months after bringing out "The came a comio work, which was somewhat of a novelty.

Halevy was still high on the crest of the wave of popular favor, and this work was well-received. The next ten years was prolific, and Halevy brought out In rapid succession various operas, "Guido et (1S38); "Lea (1839); "Le (1840); Reine de (1841); Val music to (1849) and (1850), produced In London with tremendous success. musical knowledge was vast. His works evidenced depth of sentiment, refinement, and clever instrumentation, but he never would cater to the public taste in order to achieve a temporary popularity. His ideals were high, and he sought ever to give forth of his very best.

Second-rate work he abominated. is an art God has given to he often remarked. it the voices of all nations may unite their prayers In one harmonious Not alone as a composer did Halevy render a valuable service to the cause of music, but as a teacher of theory and composition at the Paris Conservatory over a period of 55 years, up until the time of his death, he exerted a vast influence. Many of his pupils later became famed among France's foremost composers, including Gounod, Bizet, (composer of Victor Masse, Bazin and Duvernoy. His kind, open, friendly nature made him well-loved, and he was a favorite in both social and artistic circles of Paris during that period.

During his active career, Halevy filled various posts ofhonor, In addition to his activities as com- poser and teacher. From 1829 to 1845, over 16 years, he was di- rector of singing at the Paris Opera House. At 37 he was appointed to succeed Relcha in the Institut de France. Later, literary gifts, which were quite exceptional, made possible his appointment to the coveted post of Secretary of the Academie de Beaux Arts, in 1854. His death, which occurred in Nice eight years later, on March 17, 1862, during his 63rd year, was followed by his burial i in Paris, where he had spent so many years of rich and varied musical activity.

CONCERT MASTER Sylvain Noack, below, is director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra. He is head of the violin department of the Orange County School of Fine Arts and will play at the faculty recital of that institution on October 17 at 8 p.m. in the Anaheim high school auditorium. WILL PLAY AT BOOK REVIEWS 8y MARY BURKE KING Margaret Barnes, author of of Sylvain Noack will he heard October 17 at 8 p. at the faculty recital of he Orange County School of Fine Arts in the high school auditorium at Anaheim.

The famous concert master of the Los Angeles Philharmonics orchestra is head of the school's violin department and has assisting him Kathryne Kilbourne and Olllmae Enlow Matthews, both of Santa Ana. Norma Gould, head of the dancing department, will appear for two solo dances, Vera Gay, accompanist. Franz Dnrvas, pianist, will play Rhapsody No. Marcia Levings will give a group of two 'cello numbers. A playlet of Revolutionary times Kisses of by Booth Tarklngton, will be read by Daphne Goss Hellerman.

Tudor Williams, head of the voice department and handsome Welsh man who sang with Jeritza In and a solo part in of the Golden Los Angeles Grand Opera presentation, will sing a group of three songs. The concert is open to the public without charge. The Glory of the Nightingales, by that the lawyer and Malory leave Edwin Arlington Robinson, publish- the room. When they return ed by The Macmillan company. Nightingale has committed suicide, and Malory has no time to wait for Time, that very precious thing In his wealth.

The implication la plain our lives, is essential for the en- I that Malory had known when he Joymenfof "The Glory of the Night- left that Nightingale would kill; ingnles," It is true of the reading himself. had said noth- of all poetry, but particularly of I ing about waiting. And Malory had longer poems with depth and most known particularly of one of Edwin Arling- 1 Another book may prove useful ton Robinson's poems. And it is to those who are interested in Rob- time well spent. The story of the poem is soon told, and its telling detracts In no i LOS ANGELES Open L.

A. Symphony The opening pair of concerts to be offered by Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra in Philharmonic auditorium Thursday and Friday, October 23 and 24. will be given under the direction of Conductor Artur Rodzinski, who announces for his opening program the following numbers: by J. S. Bach, arranged by O.

Respighi. J. Brahms Claude Debussy. Ravel. Tibbet to Open Artists Series The 1930-31 concert course annually In Los Angeles under the management of E.

Behymer, well-known impresario, will feature on its opening program, November 4, the appearance of Lawrence Tibbett, celebrated young baritone of Metropolitan Opera company fame, as well as of the sensational eound-film success, Rogue filmed lasrt year. Tibbett, a former Los Angeles boy, has to his many recent successes in the musical world, not the least of which are his appearances on the concert stage. Form New Organization A new organization, the Musical Arts Guild, has recently been formed in Los Angeles, for the purpose of aiding professional artists, and to prevent them from being exploited unfairly. The organization includes about 250 of Los Angeles and most prominent musical figures. EAST Organize School During the winter state and sectional orchestras will be organized throughout the United States by the National High School Orchestra and Band association, in order to promote contests In music in various branches, in high schools throughout the country.

Sectional orchestras will be formed in at least 30 different states, The following schedule of aectlon- al musical activities has already been made public: In March, 1931, an All-Southern Orchestra and Chorus will be held in Memphis, in connection with the Southern Conference for music Education. During April a i Southwestern Orchestra and Chorus will be held in Colorado Springs, I Colo. April will also feature a North Central conference in Des 1 Moines, Iowa. During May a group drawn from New England states will convene in Boston. Such activities on the part of various sectional and state group3 will enable hundreds of eager high school music students all over the nation to have the inspiration of playing together who could not possibly hope to participate in the activities staged annually by the National High School Orchestra association.

Music in St. Louie The St. Louis Symphony orchestra, one of tho leading symphonic organizations In the United States, will engage three guest conductors this season. E. Fernandez Arbos, conductor of the Madrid Symphony orchestra, will open the St.

Symphony 51st season and will direct its concerts until Christmas. Vladimir Uolschmann of Paris will take the baton In January, to remain four weeks, and will be followed by Georg Szell, of Prague, to conduct the last four weeks of St. concert season. It is possible a fourth guest conductor may also be engaged. FOREIGN Quebec Folk Festival October 16.

17 an.I 18 will feature tho celebration of festival of French-Canadian folk songs and handicrafts. The event is sponsored by the Canadian Pacific Railway company, and will be held at the Chateau Frontenac In Quebec province. Here, as at the two preceding festivals, visitors from all parts of Canada, France, Great Britain, and tho United States will gather to witness the presentation of ballad operas, folk songs and dances, with typically French and French-Canadian music. The two ballad operas to be offered during the festival Include French-Canadian by Alberic Bourgeoie, and Order of Good by Louvlgny de Montigny. Ban American The French union Is asking restrictions against the admission of American bands into France, in an effort to curb the Inroads of music.

Cairo Muaic Congress The Egyptian government is planning a congress of Oriental to be held in Cairo in 1931. Composers and performers interested in Oriental music are asked to communicate with the Egyptian authorities, Chaliapin With Sound It le reported that Fredor Chaliapin has recently signed a contract with the Gaumont-France Film company to sing in the talkies. He choso the French firm despite more remunerative offers from American companies because he preferred to remain in Europe. LEONTINE REDON MEZZO SOPRANO (Mondays) Room 13 Phone 226 ptit yuri, I (tri LOUIS GRAVEURE RICHARD GARRICK STUDIO DRAMA PUBLIC SPEAKING DEPORTMENT MOVIETONE TECHNIQUE CORRECT ENGLISH ALL INSTRUCTION PERSONALLY CONDUCTED BY RICHARD GARRICK IN PRIVATE LESSONS 200 East Sixth Cor. Bush Orange County School of Fine Arts Phone 4312 422 West Center Street MRS.

KATE E. McCULLAH, Director Anaheim, California FACULTY RECITAL Anaheim High School Auditorium Friday, October 17, 1930, 8:00 Sylvain Noack, violin; Franz Darvas, piano; Tudor Williams, baritone; Norma Gould, dance; Marcia Levings, ceilo; Daphne Hellerman, dramatic art. You and Your Friends are Cordially Invited to Attend This Recital. There is no Charge for Admission, Concert Bechstein Courtesy of DANZ PIANO CO, POETS' CORNER LAGUNA SUNSETS Another day la ending, The sun is sinking fast; Across the great Pacific A golden path is cast. A few more seconds pass, She is hiding the sprays, Like a gorgeous ball of fire Gathered from sunny days.

She sinks a little lower And reminds you of a mold, Then a quaint lantern, Now a speck of gold. Now the wondrous afterglow, Sometimes red and' jade. And other times you see it With its lovely pastel shade. These sunsets belong to Laguna, She holds them with rare pride, You cannot take them from her, They will always here abide. (Dedicated to my sons, Ed, Joe and Jim Choate, and to Miss Rose Haidenberg.) CHOATE.

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Axtel, L. Thin on Good i Food. degree from tho reading of the poem, in fact it adds to it, for a fore-knowledge of "what It is all about" causes one to more fully appreciate here and there. The background of the story is a tragedy in the lives of Nightingale, the las': in line of a very old family, and Malory, a physician, and Agatha, whom Nightingale loved. Malory was friend, "king of as It is put.

Nightingale introduced Agatha and Malory and tho latter came between them. Nightingale was made bitter. He had his revenge hut Agatha was sacrificed on the altar of his hate for Malory. Nightingale speculated with money, which had been entrusted to him, and lost tt. Agatha met her death in the strain of the adversity that fell upon herself and Malory.

Malory had left to wander alone. When the poem opens Malory Is traveling along the road back to Sharon where he had poetry. It is Introduction to Edwin Arlington by Charles Cestre, professor of American literature and civilization at the University of Paris. It is published by the Macmillan company. American Girl, by John R.

Tunis, a Book League of America selection. "American is an extremely interesting book. I read it practical at a sitting. Which makes me think of some illustrations of such trite phrases which I saw one time. The one illustrating "reading at a pictured a male reviewer with very long hair and beard, grown quite Rip Van Winkle-like while ho remained in his chair reading "at one The phrase is however intended to signify that "American is really absorbing.

It is John R. first novel. It Is ono of the few novels in America has dealt with the matter of sports in a critical vein. While the tennis background of the novel Is not un lived, where Agatha is buried and i duly conspioious, one feels through- beyond which Nightingale dwells in I a castle by the sea. He is going to I kill Nightingale.

But when after a visit to grave, he travels on and confronts Nightingale, at the moment of the culmination of his much treasured plan to kill him, fie finds him a prey to arthritis and locomotor ataxia with death already placing a hand upon him. Malory's hand is stayed, his gun is placed in a drawer, he agrees to remain the night In castle. Tho poem Is of tho meeting and psychological reaction of Malory land Nightingale, the latter strong- i willed, still proud, lonely and re; morseful because of the suffering he caused Agatha, Malory full of bitterness and revenge for the past, but a man who could pity while he hated. The poet does not tell at length tho story which is tho background of the meeting of the two men but with what one critic calls a simony of it is sketched in as necessity demands. Malory stays the night with Nightingale who the next day wills him his wealth which Malory Is to use in medical service.

Malory Is chained by tho service demanded but he Is given opportunity of atonement for coming between Nightingale and Agatha and of joy In service. Then tho sick man asks ut the work the tragedy of a sport in which the author is correct, all Its champions are victims. In making tho "American symbolic of American life, John Tunis has added something significant to our fiction. The career of Florence Farley has in it the ever- tormenting problem that seems to face many girls the problem of choosing between a career and marriage. Florence Farley's choice reflects the trend of our age.

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Egypt and homo inspired them. The traveler home will love them, even it not particularly fond of poems. They embody sentiment and discernment which quite arouses en- i thuslasm. One with the title on tho closes with the question, now that safe, on tho picture. Who can he be? Be- heights away from the restlessness hold! he must be Mlney mo.

of tho world, shall I go down once One of the first poems of the again or climb on Into the sky bof)k abotn a jptle cat who wnnt- Anvono who has been on a moun- i i cd to be an elephant, but finally tain top and thought has had the 1 became quite satisfied to be a wee cat. or two are amusing, "Market book will make everyone who Day in Zagreb" and Little readg yvant a little girl or boy, Wife of the The las: next best thing is to get it named is about Ramose second who and vvin some glrl or boy lost his nose, but preserved trl- Nrpb it. umphant, at his knee sits his wife. Through the Apennines and the i tiie perfect of the Abruzzi, by Estella Pictureland, by Frank Owen, pub- Canzianl, published by Houghtcn- llshed by tho Ivintern Press. Mifflin Company.

It was a mother who noticed This is easily one of the most I on my table before i beautiful of the new books. It is ever I had given It much attention, illustrated by the author with 24 Mothers are always watching for lovely colored plates and many interesting and amusing and edu- more black and white drawings. cation al things for their children, must of course look at the map Children from all over the country fore beginning the book and then were asked to draw on any one will be quite astonished at the subject they wished. Then Mr. i wildness of the country and the Frank Owen wrote the short poems sparseness of Its population, and to Illustrate the drawings, and put their primitiveness in the center them in this book.

Some of the so thickly a populated country as ideas which Mr. Owen matches up Italy. with the pictures are really remark- In addition to the art work the able: one quite aarvels at hts in- book is it source book for the folk genuity. For ex mple there is one tales of the people of sections of picture of a little man In striped the Apennines, environs seldom by those who will read suit with his arms spread apart Now what to say under that picture that would interest the children! The title is and tho first verse says: I love all children, All children who are good And I'd like to hug them all If I only Another poem which has the lines does tho mew go When Kitty stops the book, and also for a study of their strange superstitions, customs of dress, songs and poetry. It is kept from being a weighty tome by personal glimpses of the author and artist and her father penetrating into the wild villages to which they had to walk afoot and where they had real difficulty in finding places to and food to eat.

the reminded mo of a picture In the I people remained inimical, in other New Yorker a few weeks ago of a places the exceeding tact of travel- little girl stroking a kitty. Her ers drew the inhabitants out so that mother wants her to hurry on but they posed Cor the pictures, dlsplay- she says, mother, let me ed their treasures and curios and hnvo ono more smooth on the sang their songs and told their Mr. genius is fully ex- tales. Those interested in this type pressed in connection with one very of literature will find the book a funny looking little man In a slen- genuine treasure..