Founded in 1898 by Mr. T. Tertius Noble, the York Symphony Orchestra, or, as it was popularly called, "Mr. Noble's Band," has done much under his able guidance to stimulate the interest in good orchestral music in York.
Mr. Noble's departure has deprived the orchestra not only of its conductor, but of its manager and moving spirit. A committee has been appointed to undertake the management of the orchestra, and to arrange the concerts for the coming season.
Dr. E. C. Bairstow, who succeeds Mr. Noble at the Minster, is showing a keen interest in the work of the orchestra, and it has been very fortunate in securing his help. It has been arranged that he will share with Miss Knocker the duties of conductor. Ever since its inception, Miss Knocker has been the able leader of the band, and her knowledge of the technics of stringed instruments - in which section are practically all the amateur members - will be of untold value in the preparation of works to be performed.
THE PROGRAMMES.
At the first. concert, on Wednesday, November 26th, Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite, Cherubini's Overture to Anacreon, Berlioz's Hungarian March, and German's ever-popular Henry VIII Dances will be performed. The singer engaged for this concert is Miss Caroline Hatchard, and glowing accounts of her work, written by the best musical critics of the day, have appeared in the press. She has sung at many of the best oratorio concerts, and also at Covent Garden in Grand Opera. Musical York may confidently look forward to the pleasure of hearing her at this concert. Herr Padel, whose beautiful playing is so well known in York, will play, with the orchestra, Schumann's delightful Piano Concerto in A minor.
The programme for the second concert, on March 16th, is not yet complete. Beethoven's Second Symphony and some of Dvorak's Slavonic Dances will be included amongst the items.
Mr. Campbell McInnes, who has previously appeared in York, and who is now in
the front rank of British baritones, has been engaged. A prospectus will be
issued early in the autumn.
The concerts, as hitherto, will be subscription concerts. Subscribers of five
shillings will be entitled to one front reserved seat for each concert, and
have a prior opportunity in the booking of seats. A subscriber of one guinea
and upwards becomes a vice-president of the Society.
THE COMMITTEE.
The following committee has been appointed - Dr. E. C. Bairstow and Miss E. G. Knocker, joint conductors; Mrs. Coning and Mr. K. E. T. Wilkinson, joint treasurers; Miss Jalland, Mr. J. W., Cowper, Mr. F. G. Fryer, Mr. John Groves, Rev. H. A., K. Hawkins, Mr. Herbert Hey; Dr. E..M. Smith, 27, Grosvenor Terrace, and Mr. B. McLellan, 17, Bootham Crescent, joint secretaries.
Further information regarding the orchestra and the concerts, and copies of the prospectus, may be obtained early in October from either of the secretaries.
Yorkshire Gazette , 9th August, 1913
YORK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The departure from the Country of Mr. T. Tertius Noble has deprived the York Symphohy Orchestra not only of its conductor. but of its manager and moving spirit, but amongst all the members there is a strong determination to maintain the high reputation which the orchestra has achieved since its foundation by Mr. Noble in 1896. Since that time "Mr. Noble's band," as the orchestra has been popularly called, has done much to stimulate interest in good orchestral music in the city and district. It is hoped that that interest will be increased, and that a still greater influence will be exerted in the future. While it is true that the the orchestra was largely the creation of Mr. Noble, it was never a "one man show." The late conductor was always the first to declare that the success attained was due to the unity of purpose which animated the members as a body. A short time ago a committee was appointed to undertake the management of the Orchestra and to arrange the concerts for the coming season.
THE NEXT CONCERTS.
Dr. E. C. Bairstow, who succeeds Mr. Noble at the Minster, is showing a keen interest in the work of the orchestra, which has been very fortunate in securing his help. It has been arranged that he will share with Miss Knocker the duties of conductor. Ever since its inception Miss Knocker has been the able leader of the band, and her knowledge of the technics of stringed instruments - in which are practically all the amateur members - will be of untold value in the preparation of works to be performed. At the first concert, to be given on Wednesday, 29 November, Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite, Cherubini's Overture to Anacreon, Berlioz' Hungarian March, and German's ever-popular Henry VIII. dances will be performed.
A POPULAR VOCALIST.
The singer engaged for this concert is Miss Caroline Hatchard, and glowing accounts of her work, written by the best musical critics of the day, have appeared in the Press. One of these writes: "She has one the sweetest and purest of soprano voices, and the softness and caressing beauty of her impeccable execution, make her in music that is not of intense passion one of the most perfect of singers." Another says: "She is gifted with a soprano voice of high range and of great freshness and purity, and with an attractive style." She has sung at many of the best oratorio concerts, and also at Covent Garden in Grand Opera. Musical York may confldently look forward to the pleasure of hearing her at this concert. Herr Padel, whose beautiful playing is so well known in York, will play, with the orchestra, Schumann's delightful Piano Concerto in A Minor.
THE SECOND CONCERT.
The programme for the second concert is not yet complete, but the date fixed is 16 March. Beethoven's Second Symphony and some of Dvorak's Slavonic Dances will be played and Mr. Campbell McInnes, who has previously appeared in York and who is now in the front rank of British baritones, has been engaged. A prospectus will be issued early in the autumn. The concerts, as hitherto, will be subscription concerts. Subscribers of five shillings will be entitled to one front reserved seat for each concert, and have a prior opportunity in the booking of seats. A subscriber of one guinea and upwards becomes a vice-president of the society. The following committee has been appointed:- Dr. E. C. Bairstow and Miss E. G. Knocker, joint conductors; Mrs. Coning and Mr. K. E. T. Wilkinson, joint treasures; Dr. E. M. Smith, 27, Grosvenor-ter., and Mr. B. G. McLellan, 17, Bootham-crescent, joint secretaries; Miss Jalland, Mr. J. W. Cowper, Mr. F. G. Fryer, Mr. John Groves, the Rev. H. A. K. Hawkins, Mr. Herbert Hey. Further information regarding the orchestra and the concerts, may be obtained from either of the secretaries, who, early in October, will be ready to supply copies of the prospectus.
Yorkshire Herald , 4th September, 1913.
Founded in 1898 by Mr. T. Tertius Noble, the York Symphony Orchestra, or, as it was popularly called, "Mr. Noble's Band," has done much under his able guidance to stimulate the interest in good orchestral music in York. Mr. Noble's departure has deprived the orchestra not only of its conductor, but of its manager and moving spirit. A general meeting was held in May, when a committee was appointed to undertake the management of the orchestra, and to arrange the concerts for the coming season. Dr. E. C. Bairstow, who succeeds Mr. Noble at the Minster, is showing an interest in the work of the orchestra, and it has been very fortunate in securing his help; it has been arranged that he will share with Miss Knocker the duties of conductor. Ever since its incept.ion, Miss Knocker has been the able leader of the band, and her knowledge of the technics of stringed instruments—in which section are practically all the amateur members—will be of the greatest value in the preparation of works to be performed.
At the first concert, to be given on Wednesday, November 29th, Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite, Cherubini's Overture to Anacreon, Berlioz' Hungarian March, and German's ever-popular Henry VIII. Dances will be performed. The singer engaged for this concert is Miss Caroline Hatchard, and glowing accounts of her work, written by the best musical critics of the day, have appeared in the press. One of these writes: "She has one the sweetest and purest of soprano voices, and the softness and caressing beauty of her impeccable execution, make her in music that is not of intense passion one of the most perfect of singers." Another says: "She is gifted with a soprano voice of high range and of great freshness and purity, and with an attractive style." She has sung at many of the best oratorio concerts, and also at Covent Garden in Grand Opera. Musical York may confldently look forward to the pleasure of hearing her at this concert. Herr Padel, whose beautiful playing is so well known in York, will play, with the orchestra, Schumann's delightful Piano Concerto in A Minor. The programme for the second concert is not yet complete. It will take place on March 16th, when Beethoven's Second Symphony and some of Dvorak's Slavonic Dances will be played. Mr. Campbell McInnes, who has previously appeared in York and who is now in the front rank of British baritons, has been engaged.
A prospectus will be issued early in the autumn. The concerts, as hitherto, will be subscription concerts. The following committee and officials have been appointed:- Dr. E. C. Bairstow and Miss E. G. Knocker, joint conductors; Mrs. Coning and Mr. K. E. T. Wilkinson, joint treasures; Dr. E. M. Smith and Mr. B. G. McLellan, joint secretaries; Miss Jalland, Mr. J. W. Cowper, Mr. F. G. Fryer, Mr. John Groves, the Rev. H. A. K. Hawkins, and Mr. Herbert Hey.
Yorkshire Herald , 5th November, 1913.
The York Symphony Orchestra is about to enter on a new season - the fifteenth - with Dr. E. C. Bairstow and Miss Knocker as co-conductors. Two concerts will be given during the forthcoming season, and excellent programmes have been arranged. Of special interest is the performance at the first concert of a new work by Mrs. Celeste D. Heckscher, the well-known American composer of songs. This is a suite of extremely attractive "Pyrenees Dances," cleverly scored for full modern orchestra. The York Symphony Orchestra has secured the honour of its first performance in this country. The services of Herr Padel have been obtained for the solo piano part of Schumann's Concerto, and at each concert a distinguished vocalist will contribute to the programme. Miss Caroline Hatchard, who has won golden opinions elsewhere, will make her first appearance in York and Mr. Campbell McInnes, the eminent baritone, will pay a welcome return visit. The second concert will include the overture "The Bartered Bride" (Smetana) Symphony 2 in D (Beethoven), and Slavonic Dances (Dvorak).
York Star , 6th November, 1913.
The York Symphony Orchestra, which occupies a high place amongst the music-loving section of the population of York, is just embarking upon its fifteenth season. Dr. E. C. Bairstow has been appointed Conductor in place of Mr. T. Tertius Noble, and Miss Knocker, whose name has been closely identified with the Orchestra since its formation in 1898, has accepted the office of Co-conductor. Excellent programmes have been arranged for the two concerts which will be given during the ensuing season. Special interest attaches to the performance at the first concert on Wednesday, November 26th, of a new work by Mrs. Celeste D. Heckscher, the well-known American composer of songs. This is a suite of attractive "Pyrenees Dances," cleverly scored for full orchestra, the honour of its first performance in this country being secured by the York Symphony Orchestra. For the November concert, the services of Herr Padel have been obtained for the solo piano part in Schumann's Concerto, and Miss Caroline Hatchard, the distinguished vocalist, will also make her first appearance in York. At the second concert, which will be held on Monday, March 16th, 1914, the chief items will be the performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 2 in D and Smetana's overture, "The Bartered Bride." On this occasion the vocalist will be Mr. Campbell McInnes, who will pay a welcome return visit to York.
Delittle's Advertiser , 6th November, 1913.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
The arrangements for the fifteenth season of the York Symphony Orchestra are now completed. As formerly, two concerts will be given, one on Wednesday, November 26th, 1913, and the second, on Monday, March 16th, 1914.
At the first concert the programme will include the overture to "Anacreon" (Cherubini), the "Peer Gynt" suite (Grieg), Schumann's Concerto for piano and orchestra in A minor, in which Herr Padel will play the solo piano; Berlioz's "Marche Hongroise," from "Faust."
There will also be played for the first time, we believe, by an English orchestra, an orchestral suite, "Dances of the Pyrenees," by Mrs. Celeste D. Heckscher, an American composer, whose work has won her distinction in her own country. The "Dances of the Pyrenees" suite was first produced by the Philadelphia Orchestra. There are five dances, melodious in character and full of verve. The fourth movement is a solo for the Viole d'Amour, a fifteenth century instrument not now often used. The solo will be rendered by Miss Knocker, with orchestral accompaniment.
Vocal contributions will be rendered by Miss Caroline Hatchard, of the Queen's Hall and other principal concerts, who is a most accomplished singer.
Dr. E. C. Bairstow, the Minster Organist, will be the conductor, and at his desire Miss Knocker has been appointed co-conductor.
The concerts start at 8 p.m., and seats may 'be booked by subscribers from November 10th to 15th for the first concert, at Mr. Arthur Anderson's, Coney Street.
Yorkshire Gazette , 8th November, 1913.
THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY
This season's prospectus of the York Symphony Orchestral Society has just been issued. It is fifteen years since the orchestra was first formed by Mr. T. Tertius Noble, who conducted with such remarkable skill up till last year His departure for America was a great loss to York, but it is with great pleasure that the society are able to announce that his successor as organist at the Minster, Dr. E. C. Baistow, has consented to occupy the vacant conductorship. Dr. Bairstow's renown as a musician and conductor is widely known and recognised and may be said to have preceded him to York. The orchestra has been exceedingly fortunate to secure his services, and at his express desire and with the cordial approval of the committee, Miss E. G. Knocker, who has been associated with the orchestra ever since its inauguration, rendering during that time services as leader and deputy-conductor which have been most highly appreciated, has been appointed co-conductor.
TWO CONCERTS.
~ Following the precedent of former years two concerts will be given in the forthcoming season, and programmes containing particularly attractive and inspiring music have been arranged. The first concert is to be given on Wednesday, 26 Nov., in the Exhibition Buildings, and it is extremely pleasing to note that the orchestra has secured the honour of the first performance in this country of a delightful and new work by that well known American composer of songs, Mrs. Celeste D. Heckscher, entitled "Pyrenees Dances." This item at any rate will be entirely up to-date The services of Herr Padel have been secured for the solo piano part of Schumann's concerto, and an eminent violinist will contribute to the programme. The vocalist at the first concert will be Miss Caroline Hatchard, who will make her first appearance in York. A native of Portsmouth, and trained at the Royal Academy of Music, Miss Hatchard holds, among other distinctions, the Melba Prize, and possesses an enviable reputation. At Covent Garden, the Queen's Hall, and principal provincial concerts she has received the warmest praise from the Press and the public, and has been described as one of the most perfect of singers.