Last summer Prof. Selivanoff, well Known to the Shanghai public, proposed to a group of Russian artists and lovers of musje-to- organize a musical club. There was certainly." ganized, Prof.,. Selivanoft being elected ' its president. The prin-
Promote music among its members cipal im of the new ocety ie to and their friends, as also among those of the Shanghai colony who wish to join in the society's_ work. a 'Two kinds of concerts were suggested (1) home concerts for the members of the Society and guests and (2) public concerts. The home concerts were to be organized: on historical fines "and followed by lectures and musical illustrations' (history of music since the early period up to the latest innovators). It is hoped to give the most recent musical creations.besides those of classic and modern schools which have not yet. been performed in Shanghai. At" thi same time a special musical school for members of the foreign colony, who could not complete their mus al education in Europe or America and for others who may wish to their tical study ina thing to its development in. Shan hai. A special commission has be pointed to draw up programme and rules for the future Musical Academy. As soon as these preliminary steps had been taken, the Society appointed Prof. Selivanoft President of the Academy and charged him with the organizing of this institution, Prof. Shirokogoroff was also elected Honorary President and Mr. M. B. Olsufef Honorary Secretary of the Society, the number of member being increased by the election of many members,, Honorary members of the Society Maestro Paci, Mr.
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