Hans Hess: violoncellist

              HANS HESS Violoncellist


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522 FINE ARTS BLDG CHICAGO






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NTO A CHOSEN FEW IT IS GIVEN TO MAKE GOOD MUSIC SO THAT IT STIRS THE HEARTS OF MEN AND WAKES INSPIRATION AND ASPIRATION WITHOUT WHICH THE GREATEST SPIRITUAL ENDOWMENTS OF THE RACE WOULD LIE DORMANT AND UNPRODUCTIVE




I AM PROUD OF THE SUPREME GIFT THAT IS YOURS.  
To My Friend Hans Hess George Christian Channing.




HANS HESS





New York Recital



Modest in his demeanor, frank and straightforward in his style of playing, Mr. Hess showed at the very outset, when he presented for hearing the fourth of Benedetto Marcello's 'cello sonatas, opus 1, that he is a musician to the core, sincere, serious, thoughtful, cultivated.  His technic is excellent, his fingers are well-trained and thoroughly reliable messengers of his will and through his finely balanced and steady use of the bow he invites admiration.  Never does Mr. Hess force inordinately the dynamics of his instrument in cantilena, and the tone he draws is as pure and expressive in a delicately spun pianissimo, when the bow is poised lightly between his fingers, as when he puts greater pressure to bear on the strings.  
Kol Nidrei,
 Mr Hess gave in a manner distinguished by beauty of tone, refinement of phrasing and warmth of expression.  In Juul Rosine the 'cellist had an accomplished and very sympathetic accompanist.


By MAX SMITH—
New York 
American,
 Oct. 23, 1919.





Chicago Recital



Hans Hess, the 'cellist, was listened to by an attentive and enthusiastic audience last night in Kimball Hall, where he gave his annual recital.  He had arranged a program interesting and attractive, and the manner in which it was presented by him and his excellent accompanist, Juul Rosine, called for only sincere and hearty commendation.
The tone he wins from his 'cello is especially soft, smooth, and ingratiating, and his musicianship, his taste, and his emotional and interpretative powers are such that the auditor's task becomes a pleasure.  It is playing that affords both enjoyment and satisfaction.A Sonata of Marcello, arranged by Piatti, opened the evening happily.  The two allegros are graceful and playful in spirit, and the largo takes on the serene loveliness and gentle beauty that belongs to the old-time school at its best.Beethoven's 
Adelaide
 was finely sung upon the 'cello, and the Hollman second Concerto proved an interesting, well-contrasted, significant work, grateful for both performer and hearer.


By W. L. HUBBARD—
Chicago Tribune,
 Friday, March 19th, 1920.



PITTSBURG RECITAL, FEBRUARY 24TH, 1920.—
Hans Hess' tremendous success in program before the Tuesday Musical Club of Pittsburg.  The delicate shading, marked rhythm and splendid climaxes proved Mr. Hess to be a master hand with his instrument.  The audience was enthusiastic to an individual.
—
Myrtle McAteer.





NEW YORK



A program of balance and musicianly charm, and throughout it he used a clear genuine tone and a technic more than capable.—


New York Sun,
 Oct. 23d, 1919.




Seriousness and musicianship—


New York Times,
 Oct. 23d, 1919.




Hans Hess, an excellent 'cellist.—


New York Tribune,
 Jan. 18th, 1920.




Tone of exceptional warmth and sweetness—rare breadth and sonority of performance.—


New York Musical America,
 Jan. 18th, 1920.





CHICAGO



His work was thoroughly enjoyable—large full poised tone.—


Herman DeVries, 
Chicago American,
 March 19, 1920.




One of the annual musical events in Chicago is the 'cello recital by Hans Hess.—


Edw. Moore, 
Chicago Journal,
 March 19, 1920.




Mr. Hess draws a tone of warmth from his 'cello—there was a grasp of the meaning and poetry in the expression—fine command of his instrument.—


Karleton Hackett, 
Chicago Evening Post,
 March 19, 1920.




Mr. Hess approaches the music for his instrument with sincerity, broad musical intelligence—he played with smooth technical finish.  He was accompanied by Juul Rosine, a very clever pianist.—


Maurice Rosenfeld, 
Chicago Daily News,
 March 19, 1920.





Special Comments upon the success of Mr. Hess' Entire 'Cello Recitals:



The fact that Mr. Hess can hold our attention throughout a program devoted 
ENTIRELY
 to 'cello playing, is sufficient eulogy, I think.—


Herman DeVries, 
Chicago American,
 March 19, 1920.




A man must not only be a good 'cellist, but know something about program making to keep up the interest of the public through an 
ENTIRE
 evening of violoncello, but Mr. Hess succeeded in both particulars.  Juul Rosine gave most sympathetic accompaniments.—


Karleton Hackett, 
Chicago Post,
 March 19, 1920




The afternoon musical at the home of Mrs. Spencer Penrose, was a most enjoyable one, Mr. Hans Hess of Chicago playing the 
ENTIRE RECITAL.
—


Colorado Springs Tel. Herald.




The church was crowded to the smallest corner and not a person was disappointed, as the program was of great artistic worth and presented by a real artist.—


Oshkosh, Wis., Northwestern,
 February, 1919.




An 
ENTIRE
 evening of 'cello music—Hess proved himself a real artist, carrying his audience to ever increasing heights of enthusiasm through one of the longest programs ever given here.  His sincere personality, varying tone of true pitch and full rich color, the ease and grace of his presence and execution generally, merited justly the repeated rounds of applause so spontaneously given by the audience.  To Juul Rosine must, also, be given the highest praise for the exceptionally finished and attractive manner in which she played the accompaniments.
—A. E. Ebersole, 
Dir., Goshen, Ind. College of Music,
 April 2nd. 1919.




Hans Hess furnished the 
ENTIRE PROGRAM
 for the afternoon —he entertained the club members with an excellent program, which was a real joy to his audience—He is a master of the 'cello.—


Kankakee Democrat,
 Jan., 1918.




ROCKFORD MENDELSSOHN CLUB
 (Third Appearance). 
Mr. Hess draws from his 'cello a rich full tone and with his ample technic and warmly musical temperament he reveals all the beauty of his widely varied numbers.  He played as a maestro.  To Mr. Hess' splendid artistry was added the faultless and most finished accompaniments of Juul Rosine.
—


Rockford Morning Star,
 Oct. 10, 1919.




The audience had a distinct pleasure in the playing of Mr. Hess who displayed his artistry in seven numbers.  All were given with notable smoothness and perfect intonation.  The instrument from which Mr. Hess drew the beautiful tone is a Bergonzi of 1751—Juul Rosine, who accompanied Mr. Hess would have inspired any player with her splendid support.  She is a gifted pianist and her work was one of the distinct features of the afternoon.—


Rockford Gazette,
 Oct. 10, 1919.




The artist's technic was perfect, with tones of unusual beauty—Juul Rosine, as accompanist showed great skill and sympathy.


Oshkosh, Wis., Northwestern.







SPRINGFIELD, ILL.
  
Hans Hess playing a superb instrument immediately gained in favor.
—


Springfield Journal,
 May, 1920.




SPRINGFIELD, ILL.
  
Hans Hess literally sang his way into the hearts of his listeners through the sheer beauty of his playing.
—


Musical Courier,
 May, 1920.




OF THE MANY APPEARANCES IN OTHER MUSICAL CITIES A FEW OF THE COMMENTS ARE HEREWITH APPENDED:




DES MOINES, IOWA.
  
His tone is rich and melodious, his fingering clean cut and his interpretations are imbued with dignity and poetry.
—


Des Moines Register.




ST. JOSEPH, MO.
  
Hans Hess proved himself a true artist with his instrument—He possesses a rich full tone and complete mastery of technic.
—


St. Joseph Gazette.




DULUTH, MINN.
  
The two groups of 'cello numbers by Hans Hess were most enjoyable.
—


Herald.




FT. WAYNE, IND.
  
Mellow sympathetic tone, fluent interpretation—keen appreciation of musical expression.
—


Sentinel.




PEORIA, ILL.
  
He plays with such ease and beauty of tone as to quite captivate his hearers.
—


Transcript.




PEORIA, ILL.
  
Hess' playing aroused general enthusiasm and an insisting demand for more.
—


The Star.




ROCKFORD, ILL.
  
He draws a beautiful tone and the ease with which he masters the technical difficulties, the delicacy as well as the depth of tone he wooes from his instrument distinguish his work.
—


Morning Star.




MADISON, WIS.
  
Mr. Hess is one of the few masters—he charms the audience with the magic of his bow—beautiful tonal quality and sure technic distinguish his performance.
—


The Democrat.




BLOOMINGTON, ILL.
  
Hess is a supreme artist with his instrument—his tone is rich and beautiful, his rare mastery of technic made his playing a true delight.
—


The Pantagraph.




LAFAYETTE, IND.
  
Hess is a remarkable 'cellist.  He presented the 'Boellmann Variations' which was as beautiful as it is intricate—his playing is graceful and artistry and musicianship evident in all that he does.
—


Daily Courier.




RACINE, WIS.
  
His brilliant bowing technic and fingering were productive of perfect harmonies—His playing exhibited a purity and dignity of style, a happy combination of intellectuality with deep feeling which give his work unusual distinction.
—


Daily Journal.




DUBUQUE, IOWA.
  
Wonderful playing.
—


Times.




DUBUQUE, IOWA.
  
Received an ovation.
—


Herald.




ELKHART, IND.
  
An artistic treat.
—


Truth.




STOUGHTON, WIS.
  
Fairly brought down the house.
—


Hub.




STOUGHTON, WIS.
  
Masterly performance.
—


Courier.




MARION, IND.
  
Won a great ovation.
—


Chronicle.




OTTUMWA, IA.
  
Rare mastery of his instrument.
—


Courier.




Management HANS HESS 522 Fine Arts Bldg., Chicago