Chapter XXVI: Appendix: H

SOME OF THE PRINCIPAL PLAYERS IN THE VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA
1900-1925

THADDEUS RICH, _Assistant Conductor
and Concertmaster_

Dr. Thaddeus Rich, who has been the concertmaster of
the Philadelphia Orchestra since 1906, was born in
Indianapolis. He began to play the violin in 1893, and
when he was twelve years old showed such remarkable
talent that he was sent to Leipsig, where he entered
the Leipsig Conservatory, graduating with honors at the
age of fifteen. In 1901 he accepted a position as first
violinist with the famous Gewandhaus Orchestra under
Arthur Nikisch, and two years later he went to Berlin
as concertmaster of the Charlottenburg Opera. Here
he studied violin with Joachim and composition with
Pfitzner. In 1905 he returned to America, and Fritz
Scheel, who was then conductor of the orchestra, heard
him play and immediately engaged him as concertmaster.
At his performances in Philadelphia he has played
nearly every modern and classic concerto of value in
violin literature.

HANS KINDLER,
_First Violoncellist—1916-20_

Hans Kindler was born in Rotterdam, Holland, and was
educated in the High School and University of
that city. When he was nine years old he began to
play the ’cello, and later he attended the Rotterdam
Conservatory, where he studied under Mossel, Jean
Gerardy, and Casals. He was for two years solo cellist
with the Deutsches Opernhaus, Berlin-Charlottenburg,
and during his residence in Berlin he taught the
’cello at the Scharwenka Conservatory. Mr. Kindler
has appeared with the principal orchestras in Berlin,
Amsterdam, Birmingham, and Hanover, under such famous
conductors as Mengelberg, Kunwald, Schönberg, Landon
Ronald, etc. He has also played in joint recitals with
Julia Culp, Xaver Scharwenka, and Ferruccio Busoni, who
dedicated to him a transcription of a Chromatic Fantasy
by Bach. He has also played for the Queen of Holland
and for the Prince and Princess of Wied in Berlin.

DAVID DUBINSKY: _First second Violinist_,
was born in Odessa, Russia, educated in Philadelphia.
Began his musical education at the age of eleven.
Studied the violin under Schradieck and Sauret.
Original member of Philadelphia Orchestra. Four seasons
in Pittsburg Orchestra under Emil Paur, serving as
principal second violin. Played in Cincinnati Orchestra
in May Festivals of 1906 and 1914 Boston Festival
Orchestra. _Engaged for Philadelphia in 1908._

ROMAIN JOSEPH VERNEY: _First Viola_,
was born in Paris, France, graduated with honors
from the Paris Conservatory, where he studied under
Theophile Laforge, at the age of eighteen. Was one
of the principals at the Opera Comique and played in
the Concerts Colonne. Came to this country in 1906 to
be first viola with the New York Symphony Orchestra,
where he remained for five years, and from there went
to the Chicago Grand Opera Company. _Engaged for
Philadelphia Orchestra 1920._

WILLIAM MORRIS KINCAID: _First Flute_,
was born in Minneapolis, educated at Punahan, Honolulu,
also Columbia University. While living in Hawaiian
Islands began to study the piano at the age of seven,
flute at the age of eight, and after moving to the
United States, the organ. He studied the flute at
Institute of Musical Art with George Barrère, from
which he graduated in the regular and artist course.
He played with New York Symphony Orchestra for five
years. Soloist at concerts in and around New York and
on tour with New York Symphony and New York Chamber
Music Society. _Engaged for Philadelphia Orchestra in
1921._

MARCEL TABUTEAU: _First Oboe_, was born
at Compiègne (Oise), France. He began his musical
studies at the age of six, with his brother-in-law, a
well-known violinist. At the age of thirteen he became
a pupil at Paris Conservatory under Georges Hillet,
the famous master of the French Oboe School, where
he studied five years. In 1904 was awarded the first
prize at Paris Conservatory. His teacher advised him
to come to this country and recommended him to Walter
Damrosch, with whom he played for several seasons, and
in 1908 was engaged by Toscanini at the Metropolitan
Opera House. _Engaged for Philadelphia Orchestra in
1915._

ANTON HORNER: _First Horn_, was born in
Gossengrun, Bohemia. He began to play the violin at
the age of eight under his father’s instruction, who
was a professional musician; began to learn the horn
at thirteen, entered Leipsig Conservatory at fourteen
where he studied for over three years, violin under
Hans Becker, and horn under Frederick Gumbert. Three
years with Pittsburgh Orchestra. (Also plays violin.)
_Engaged for Philadelphia Orchestra in 1902._

RICHARD KRÜGER: _First Bassoon_, was born
in Berlin, Germany. Received private instruction in
violin and piano from the age of twelve to fourteen;
then four years at the Parlow Conservatory of Music,
Berlin, being a pupil of Otto Schoenberg in the study
of the bassoon. Played with Symphony Orchestra at
Aix-la-Chapelle and Cologne, and under the direction
of Richard Strauss, Felix Weingartner, Felix Mottl and
Fritz Steinbach, also with Theodore Thomas Orchestra in
Chicago. (Also plays piano and violin.) _Engaged for
Philadelphia Orchestra 1901._

ANTONIO TORELLO: _First Double Bass_, was
born at San Sadurni de Noya, Province of Barcelona,
Spain. Received his musical education at the Municipal
School of Music at Barcelona. Began to play bass at
the age of ten, played in an orchestra and at fourteen
was playing solos. Played in the following orchestras:
Associación? Musical de Barcelona, Boston Opera Orchestra,
Boston Festival Orchestra, has been heard as soloist in
Spain, Portugal and Madeira Island, and in the United
States during the Boston Festival Orchestra tour in
1911, all through the New England States, Pittsburgh,
Denver, Cleveland, etc. Came to America in 1909.
_Engaged for Philadelphia Orchestra in 1914._

DANIEL BONADE: _First Clarinet_, was born
in Geneva, Switzerland. Studied the clarinet under
M. Lefèbre (solo clarinet at Paris Opera) in 1904,
and won first prize at Paris Conservatory in 1913.
Played in Paris in Sechiari Symphony Orchestra and in
Monteux Symphonic Orchestra (Paris). _Engaged for
Philadelphia Orchestra in 1917._

SOLOMON COHEN: _First Trumpet_, was born
in New York City. Began studying trumpet in 1912 under
Mr. Schlossberg of the New York Philharmonic; then
studied harmony under Hedda van dem Beemt. _Engaged
for Philadelphia Orchestra 1918._

J. WALTER GUETTER: _First Bassoon_,
was born in Philadelphia. Studied violin from nine
to fourteen years of age; at fourteen began study
of bassoon and piano. From 1910 to 1914 studied at
Klindworth Scharwenka Conservatory of Music, Berlin,
under Adolf Guetter, principal bassoonist of former
Royal Opera. With Chicago Symphony Orchestra from
1915-22. Appeared as soloist with local Orchestra at
St. Marknerkirchen, Saxony, in 1914; in Chamber Music
Concerts in Chicago and Philadelphia; with Philadelphia
Orchestra at Children’s Concerts in 1923. _Engaged
for Philadelphia Orchestra in 1922._

MICHEL PENHA: _First Cellist_, 1920-1925,
was born in Amsterdam, Holland. He began his general
musical education at Amsterdam Conservatory, and
studied under Professors Mossel, Hugo Becker and Joseph
Salmen. Toured as soloist in Europe, Indies, South
America and United States. _Engaged for Philadelphia
Orchestra in 1920._

WILLIAM OSCAR SCHWAR: _Tympanist_,
was born in Bautzen, Saxony, Germany. Began to play
the violin at the age of ten. Studied tympani under
Mr. Heinemann, first tympani player at the Royal
Opera and teacher at Royal Conservatory at Dresden,
Germany. Was a member of the Royal Opera at St.
Petersburg, and has played in all the leading cities
of Germany and European countries under the following
musical directors and in the cities here cited:
Felix Mottl, Karlsruhe; Treckler, Dresden; Sauer,
Coblentz, Frischen, Hanover. Shortly after joining
the Philadelphia Orchestra he made a sensation by
his wonderful playing in the overture “Romeo and
Juliet” by Tschaikowsky. When he had finished, the
entire orchestra applauded him with great enthusiasm,
an action which is seldom accorded a member of an
orchestra in rehearsal by his colleagues. (Also plays
snare drum, bells and xylophone.) _Engaged for
Philadelphia Orchestra in 1903._

GARDELL SIMONS: _Trombone_, was born at
Allegan, Michigan. He began the study of the trombone
at the age of nine and a few years later commenced a
systematic course of study in Chicago. Since it was
difficult at that time to get instruction of a high
order from Trombonists he relied mostly upon singers
and instrumentalists of repute for his instruction in
breathing, phrasing, articulation and expression, and
at length became one of the originators of the Modern
School of trombone playing; also studied harmony and
composition to some extent. Played first trombone with
Philharmonic Orchestra, New York City, Arens “People’s
Symphony,” Volpe Symphony and others. Wide experience
as soloist with concert bands and concert companies,
etc., and plays mostly his own compositions or violin
music adapted by himself to the trombone. _Engaged
for Philadelphia Orchestra 1915._

DANIEL MAQUARRE: _First Flute_,
1910-1918, was born in Brussels. When five years old he
began the study of music in Paris, and in 1893, entered
the National Conservatory of Paris to study flute and
harmony; in 1896 he won the first prize for the flute.
Toured in the United States as soloist with Mme. Emma
Nevada in 1901, and was for two years soloist with
Longy Club, of Boston. In 1902 became member of the
Boston Symphony Orchestra, where he remained for seven
seasons; also one season with New York Philharmonic.
Organized the D. Maquarre Ensemble of Instruments
in fall of 1913 in Philadelphia. _Engaged for
Philadelphia Orchestra 1910._

ANDRÉ MAQUARRE: _First Flute_, 1918-1910,
was born in Brussels. Began his musical studies at the
age of eight at the Paris Conservatory, with Solfeggio
and Piano under Martini, also studied Harmony with
Landon, Flute with Henry Altes and Composition with
Massenet. Played in several orchestras in Paris,
also Opera. Joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra in
1898 as solo flute, and from 1906-1917 was conductor
of the Boston Symphony Orchestra during the period
of the “Pop” Concerts season at Symphony Hall. Wide
soloist experience in Symphony orchestras, chamber
music organizations, also obligato with singers, such
as Melba, Gilibert and others. Founded the Maquarre
Sextet in Boston in 1901. Composed three operas and
a number of orchestral pieces in Symphonic form, an
overture played by the Boston Symphony Orchestra; and
chamber music for wind choir and songs. _Engaged for
Philadelphia Orchestra 1918._

PETER HENKELMAN, _First English Horn and
Oboe_, was born in Heusden, Holland. Attended
school in Holland, and at the age of seven began to
study the violin. A few years later he began the study
of the piano, and at the age of thirteen entered the
Royal Conservatory at The Hague, where he started to
study the oboe and English horn, as well as continuing
his studies of the violin, piano and theory. He has
played with the City Symphony Orchestra at Haarlem and
Utrecht, the Winderstein Orchestra of Leipzig, the
Symphony Orchestra of Budapest, the City Orchestra
of Heidelberg, as well as with the Concertgebouw of
Amsterdam. _Engaged for the Philadelphia Orchestra
1901._