Patricolo Grand Concerts

              THE PATRICOLO GRAND CONCERTS
Signor Angelo Patricolo
Miss Eleanor Goodman, soprano
Mr. Herbert Butler, Violinist
Miss Jennis D. Shoemaker
The Great Italian Pianist
A Favorite
of
The Masses
SIGNOR ANGELO PATRICOLO was born in Palermo, Sicily. He entered the Royal Conservatory of his native city at the age of eight years, and was three years later awarded free scholarship in recognition of his talent. At the age of thirteen he appeared in public—his first composition being published in the same year. Signor Patricolo studied harmony under Graffeo; counterpoint under Platania and piano under Caracciolo an d Floridia. While a student at that conservatory—which is supported by the State—he was awarded diplomas in sight-reading; first and second medal in piano; gold medal for harmony and counterpoint, and honorable mention for composition. After graduating he spent a highly successful season concertising in the principal cities of Europe, and then proceeded to the United States, where he has always won the distinction of being one of our foremast pianists.
Some great mind has evolved an aphorism in effect that talent is the undeveloped portion of genius, and that when talent is combined with a capacity for work, it is genius. It is with such thought in view that we can safely predict for him as brilliant a career as can be expected of as true an artist as Signor Patricolo is recognized to be. It is safe to state that there are few living pUnists who have as extensive a repertoire. He shows marked individuality in all of his interpretations—yet, they are as near perfection as one may ever expect to hear. His poetical conception combined with a technique that is superb in its rippling clearness never fails to win him the admiration of his audience.
A Few Extracts From the Critics
Signor Patricolo has a crisp, clear technique, and is an artist of merit,    He played the Chopin Polonaise, and
gave a brilliant interpretation of a fine waltz by palumbo. He played a charming serenata, by Floridia, as an encore.—Times Herald, Chicago.
Angelo Patricolo gave a piano recital yesterday at Werlein Hall. He rendered '• Serenata," Floridia; "Polonaise in A," Chopin; " Polonaise in C," Chopin; "Studie," Henselt; "Valse," Palumbo; "Valse," Chopin; "Caprice Hon," Liszt; "Sonata Pathetique," Beethoven. He is a real artist and draws a concord of sweet sounds from the piano, charming his hearers. His touch is light and his execution of some of the most difficult passages in the Chopin Polonaise in E Flat was marvelous.— Delta, New Orleans.
Signor Patricolo is a pianist of merit, possessing elegance of style, a superb technique and fine interpretation which makes him one of the most correct of pianists.— Hilldale. (Mich.) Leader.    Feb. 24, '99.
The feature of the concert was the exquisite playing of Patricolo, the famous Italian pianist. His execution was grand.—Argus, Albany, N. V., March '99.
Signor Patricolo was especially pleasing to the audience and responded to an encore at each appearance. His fingers obey his call without ostentation, and his technique shows the highest development of piano forte playing.—Pittsfield (Mass.) Eagle, March '99.
Signor Angelo Patricolo was acknowledged by every musician present last evening the most superb pianist who has ever visited this city and his marvelous technique and interpretation captivated the audience.
In all his work he showed to the audience the grandeur of the piano when handled by one whose soul seems to mingle with the music. He thrilled them with softest harmony and almost frightened with the wild crash of a thunderstorm, slipping then gently down into the rippling tones of the flowing brook.—Wichita Daily Eagle. March 29, '99.
Signor Patricolo is a brilliant pianist, his interpretations showing marked individuality and his poetical conceptions being exquisitely executed with a technique that is superb lit its rippling clearness.—The Janesville (Wis.) Recorder.  March 18, '99.
JENNIE   D.  SHOEMAKER,  Entertainer and  Delsartean.
MISS SHOEMAKER is thoroughly artistic, and as an entertainer is unique and unexcelled. She has an international reputation and is fully entitled to all the praise that has been bestowed upon her by the American press.
She is one of the most versatile artists upon the concert stage, and her charming personality has made her a universal favorite.
PRESS COMMENTS. But perhaps the most remarkable feature of the entertainment was the recital of "The Confessional" by Jennie D. Shoemaker. She has talent of a really high order, and her training has been of the best. She has a lovely figure, a handsome mobile face, an eye of wonderful power, an ease and grace of manner altogether charming, and she puts a fire and finish into her work which renders it wholly irresistible.—Chicago Times' Herald,
Jennie D. Shoemaker followed with a reading, entitled "An Old Sweetheart of Mine." It was a difficult selection, but was faultlessly given by her. It displayed to advantage the lady's graceful appearance and captivating manners and made ber at once a favorite with her audience. She responded to an encore and later in the evening was recalled several times. Her master effort was her " Delsartean Exhibition," in the second part of the program, in which she introduced a novelty in a series of graceful Delsartean gestures, poses and attitudes, accompanied by music.—Pittsburgh (Pa.) Press.
Jennie D. Shoemaker was a revelation. Charlotte has seen many of the best readers the country affords, but never one with the versatility of this charming woman. She took the house by storm and responded to encores till they must have become irksome to her.— Daily Charlotte (N. C.) Observer.
The most exacting part of the entertainment, however, was undertaken by Jennie D. Shoemaker, the reciter. The versatility of this lady's talents was demonstrated in her work last night. Her interpretation of "The Soul of the Violin" was that of a genius. This is a most difficult theme, calling for very emotional play of form, feature, voice, and there is no question that she has given this intense study. The singing recital, James Whitcomb Riley's "An Old Sweetheart of Mine," was a novelty, and while recitals with musical accompaniment are not exactly new, yet this singing recitation is a creation ot the artist herself.  She also responded to encores, reciting to humorous sketches, showing in her selections great range of talent and study. Her Delsartean exhibition was a revelation to her audience, indicating the capabilities of physical culture; showing the artist's command of every muscle of limb and body, with great facial control, depicting, as she did, divers emotions in attitude of body and expression of face. Her grace is perfect, her physique beautiful, her genius incontrovertible.—Savannah (Ga.) Press.
Miss Jennie D. Shoemaker is an artist, unique and versatile entertainer, and became a great favorite with the audience. Her first selection, Browning's "Mother and Poet," was her masterpiece, but her other selections and encores pleased the popular taste. Her Delsartean exhibition was a very graceful and attractive feature of the entertainment.—Janesville, (Wis.,) Daily Recorder, Jan, 18th, '99.
The matchless Miss Jennie D. Shoemaker is richly deserving of all the praise to be bestowed upon her, With a charming personality and a versatility wonderful to a degree; a lovely figure, a face beautiful and expressive and an ease and grace of manner which is the simple poetry of motion and of being, she carries with a real arid ardent sympathy her audience with her and into her concert stage work throws a dash and spirit which thrills and charms. She arose to the very height of histrionic talent when she tendered her singing reading especially arranged by herself.—Wichita (Kans.) Daily Eagle, March 29, 1899.
From The Press.
PITTSBURG, (FA.,) PRESS.
Miss Goodman, the Soprano soloist, is a most gifted and brilliant vocalist; she completely captivated her audience.
LOUISVILLE, (KY.,) COURIER JOURNAL.
Miss Goodman sang with marked purity of tone. She possesses a rich soprano voice of wide range, her high notes are carried with perfect ease.
M1LF0RD, (DEL.,) PENINSULAR NEWS.
The Soprano, Miss Goodman, was also excellent, she sang as the birds sing—blithely and beautifully. There was no apparent effort, no striving for effect, such as is too common on the concert stage. She stood up  and sang in an unobtrusive but most effective way.
GETTYSBURG, (PA.) GETTYSBURGIAN.
Miss Eleanor Goodman, the Soprano soloist, won the hearts of her audience by her first song and her second appearance was heartily welcomed.    She makes one feel what she sings.
BURLINGTON, (IA.,) HAWKEYE
Miss Eleanor Goodman is
company.    She possesses a sweet, clear voice and sings like a bird
MINNEAPOLIS, (MINN.,) TIMES.
A delightful feature was the sweet singing of Miss Eleanor Good¬man, the Soprano of the Patricolo Concert Co. Miss Goodman's distinct enunciation made her songs all the more enjoyable.
THE management is pleased to announce the special engagement of Herbert  Butler with the  Patricolo Company for the coming season, who easily ranks among e finest artists this country has produced.    During the last teen years Mr. Butler has devoted his entire time  to music nd has developed into a violinist second to none in America. The Chicago Conservatory of Music and dramatic Art extended a call to Mr. Butler a few months ago to join its teaching staff
which brought this artist to America to remain permanently. During the last two years of Mr. Butler's residence in Berlinhe occupied the position of soloist and principal violinist (concert master) of the famous Hochschule Orches¬tra which is under the direction of Joachim, and no doubt the finest organization of its kind in the world.
BERLIN MUSICALCOURIER.Germany.
Mr. Butler played Saint Saen's third concerto and it was a real musical treat-His intonation was pure, his facility adequate and his tone big and sonorous. Mr. Butler is a phenominal reader and will be a rare concert master for some of our American symphony orchestras.
KLEINER JOURNAL, Berlin, Germany.
Herbert Butler displayed an unfailing-technic, beautiful large tone and natural temperament.
NEW YORK KEY NOTE.
Mr. Butler stands firmly fixed in the mind of the public as a most brilliant and artistic soloist. He aims only for that which is pure and good in music, and never resorts to trickery and sensational playing, as so many violinists do.
ST. PAUL, (MINN.,) DISPATCH.
Mr. Butler, the violinist, was not a disappointment, and his numbers were greeted with the enthusiasm they deserved. Mr. Butler proved that he could make his instrument speak in sweet and tender accents as well as strong, and in the Laub-Wilhelmj polonaise his distinguishing facility of execution shone pre-eminent.
BERLIN MUSICALCOURIER.Germany.
Mr. Butler played Saint Saen's third concerto and it was a real musical treat-His intonation was pure, his facility adequate and his tone big and sonorous. Mr. Butler is a phenominal reader and will be a rare concert master for some of our American symphony orchestras.
KLEINER JOURNAL, Berlin, Germany.
Herbert Butler displayed an unfailing-technic, beautiful large tone and natural temperament.
NEW YORK KEY NOTE.
Mr. Butler stands firmly fixed in the mind of the public as a most brilliant and artistic soloist. He aims only for that which is pure and good in music, and never resorts to trickery and sensational playing, as so many violinists do.
ST. PAUL, (MINN.,) DISPATCH.
Mr. Butler, the violinist, was not a disappointment, and his numbers were greeted with the enthusiasm they deserved. Mr. Butler proved that he could make his instrument speak in sweet and tender accents as well as strong, and in the Laub-Wilhelmj polonaise his distinguishing facility of execution shone pre-eminent.