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October
5th, 1881.
52 Music Trade Review THE
MUSICAL
CRITIC AND TRADE
REVIEW.
distributed as follows: Clairette, Frl. von Janu- Both the Misses Dolaro and Chapman sing and phony," and Handel's "Dettingen Te Deum."
schowsky ; M'lle Lange, Frl. Schrotter ; Pomponet, act their roles with intelligence and musical under- Second night—Bach's Passion music, introducing
Herr Rank ; Ange Pitou, Herr Weiss and Larivau- standing. Mr. Geo. W. Denham is an excellent soloists, double chorus, choir of boys, two orches-
diere, Herr Schulz.
comedian whose talents must certainly warrant tras, and organ. Third night—Schubert's "Ninth
Evidently one of the best renditions of Clairette him a successful career; he does a great deal more Symphony," and scenes from Goethe's "Faust,"
"was given in a vivacious and sparkling style by than could be expected with the role of Lorenzo. by Schuman. Fourth night—Prize composition;
Frl. von Januschowsky. She possesses a good Messrs. Hatch and Jameg are conscientious and Wagner's "Faust" overture, and Berlioz's "Fall
quality of voice and adds to this an intelligent ap- able impersonators of Prince Frederic and Pippo of Troy." The afternoon programmes cannot yet
preciation of the role and its purposes. This can- respectively, and as Rocco, Mr. Jos. Greensfelder be announced as the arrangements for soloists have
not be said of Frl. Sehrotter, who, although doing is a success. He possesses a rich and powerful not been completed.
justice to the vocal requirements, failed to grasp bass voice, recently improved by study and cul-
the intention of the libretto. We are placed in the ture. The aria introduced in the second act was The corner stone of the new club house of the
age of the Directory; society was for the time be- the usual musical success of the evening and de- German Liederkranz Society was laid on Saturday
ing unhinged; costumes and habits were in a condi- servedly so. We would be pleased to hear Mr. afternoon, Oct. 1st. Mr. William Stein way, the
tion of uncertainty which permitted many liberties Greensfelder in musical works of greater value, President of the society, delivered an address.
of action before and since then intolerable. M'lle than the usual French operette.
The Strakosch Italian Opera Company will
Lange represents just such a figure of those anoma-
consist of the following artists besides Madame
lous times. But Frl. Schrotter depicts a settled and
Gerster, according to late information:
formulated character, acting according to set rules
Soprano Dramatique—Signora Leslino.
of a certain day—to-day if necessary. The contrast
STANDARD THEATRE.
Sopranos—M'dlle Oatarina Van Arnhem and Miss
between the Clairette and the M'lle Lange on the
Abbie Carrington.
GILBERT AND S U I / L I V A N ' S "PATIENCE."
Germania stage, is an impossibility.
Contralto—Signora Maria Prescini.
There is a decided difference between a libretto
The Ange Pitou of Herr Weiss was well sung,
Tenors—Sig. Francesco Gianini (who has had
but the best opportunities for fine effects lost, with its musical accompaniment written spontan- great success in " Ernani " and " Trovatore "),
eously,
and
one
written
to
order
for
a
certain
time
especially the love scene in the second act. Pom-
also Sig. Perugini and Sig. Lazarini.
ponet by Herr Rank and Larivaudiere by Herr or place; merit may exist in both productions, but Baritones—Sig. Crapini and Mr. George Sweet.
the
probability
is
that
the
former
will
show
orig-
Schulz, were both excellently gotten up.
Basso—Sig. Roberto Manchini.
inality and inspiration, while the latter will show
The chorus was an attractive feature of the pro- labor
Basso Btiffo—Sig. Carboni.
and
effort.
duction.
Danseuses—Signoras La Bella and Gossi.
So it appears to us with this new opera " Pa-
Manager—Theodor Habelman.
tience," which contains many spirited, exhilarat- Stage
Directors—Messrs.
Behrends and Novellis.
ing and witty speaches, as well as humorous situa-
THALIA THEATRE.
General
Agent—Alfred
Joell, Esq.
tions and abounds in excellent musical effects, but
MABIE GEISTINGER AS DONNA JUANITA.
which is nevertheless so strained that the intense Mr. E. G. Gilmore has leased the Metropolitan
One of Suppe's most charming operettes, based pleasure sought for in works of this nature is Concert Hall at the corner of Broadway and 41st
upon an effective libretto by F. Zell and Richard destroyed. Men of such talent as Gilbert and street, this city, and proposes to give comic opera
Gene*e, in his late work, "Donna Juanita," the Sullivan are expected to produce acceptable works there. A large stage will be put in on the Seventh
title role of which is sung and played by Geistin- under all circumstances, yet they, in common avenue side and the restaurant will be moved to
ger. The tendency of her style inclines towards with all other human beings, require inspiration to the Broadway side. " Olivette " with the Comley-
the vivacious and dashing, although she is the create deep impressions.
Barton Company, will be the first opera given.
most versatile actress on the contemporaneous A good element of success in operatic ventures Mr. Henry E. Abbey, of the Park Theatre
stage. It is apparent that roles such as Donna is an able cast, thoroughly trained by innumerable " finances" the enterprise.
Juanita, offer her the best opportunities for that rehearsals under the direction of a competent
display of acting upon which her reputation rests, musician. This seems to have been well under- A musical festival or Eistedfodd of the Welsh
the vocal score being at the same time of but stood by the management of the '' Standard," and residents of New York" and vicinity, will be held
moderate difficulty and easily accomplished by an as a result of such a policy, we enjoy a first-class next Christmas. Five or six choirs from the Penn-
artiste like Geistinger.
representation. Among the artists who create sylvania coal mines have signified their intention
The first production at the Thalia, was on the excellent impressions and who stamp the perform- of being present, and several hundred dollars in
night of Sept. 27, before a crowded house, the ance with novelty we may mention Mr. J. H. prizes will be awarded to the best performers.
audience submitting cheerfully to the most op- Ryley as Bunthorne, and especially Miss Augusta
pressive atmosphere and dispensing encores Roche as Lady Jane. Mr. Barton as Grosvenor The announcement has been made that the Men-
liberally. Geistinger was en rapport the moment pleases with his acting, but his voice is entirely delssohn Quintette Club has sailed from San Fran-
she appeared. She was completely overwhelmed inadequate to the demands of his score. The cisco for Australia, where a series of concerts are
with floral tributes to an extent seldom equalled. military gentlemen are clever and active and the to be given. The modern improvements in trans-
and the increased facilities offered by
The cast consisted of the following members of "rapturous maidens" do justice to the over- portation and
steamboat companies, have reduced
the Thalia company: Herr Miiller as Bon Pom- whelming insipidity they must depict. Patience railroad
distances to a comparative minimum. The
ponio; Frl. Jules as Donna Olympia; Herr Link by Miss Carrie Burton is in good hands. The great
time was (and that not long ago) when such a
(who is an excellent comedian) as Sir Douglas ; chorus at times shows signs of a limited musical trip
as that of Mme. Henrietta Sontag's to Mexico,
Herr Klein as Riego; Frl. Seebold as Peirita. experience.
was
considered a tremendous undertaking. At
Herr Steiner assumed the role of Gastou in place Viewing the opera from a present society stand-
a trip around the globe is of no great mo-
of Herr Wild, within short notice, acquitting him- point, it will no doubt be a paying investment, as present
ment, whether undertaken by His Royal Highness
self remarkably well under the circumstances.
this so-called aesthetic craze is in reality taking Kalakaua, or the Cantatrice Carlotta Patti, who
The chorus, especially the female voices, in the hold here.
recently finished her voyage around the world.
first act and part of the second, could not be
brought up to pitch notwithstanding the best
Ketten, the French Rubinstein, as De Vivo used
efforts on part of the director. Several effects
to call him, accompanied Mme. Cailotta Patti. A
were thus destroyed. With this exception, the
report states that he realized £20,000 by the ex-
operette was effectively produced and will in all
pedition. Now, that is $100,000. Rubinstein
probability continue to attract large audiences to
closed recently the most successful season ever
the Thalia.
had with a pianist, and he authoritatively stated to
AT HOME.
have made $30,000 in Great Britian, a country
A boy 9 years of age, named George Fox, from containing besides London, a great many large
BIJOU OPERA HOUSE.
a small town in Ontario, has come before the pub- cities and musical centres. Consequently we are
lic in the western part of this State as a musical obliged to discredit the $100,000 story, unless the
"THE MASCOTTE."
He plays the violin, and his favorite Australians are willing, or have been, to pay im-
This operette, now approaching its 200th prodigy.
selections
are
"Legende," Ernst's mense prices to hear Ketten play Liszt's " Rhap-
performance at the Bijou, is a great stride in ad- " Elegie," some Wieniawski's
of
de
Beriot's
Concert pieces, and sodie Hongroise No. 2," in his peculiar style. But
vance of "Olivette" by the' same composer. the arrangements of Chopin's "Nocturnes"
which we still doubt the $100,000.
Audran has evidently endeavored to make an im- have been played by Wilhelmj, Remenyi, Dengre-
provement in the commonplace musical construc- rnont, and others. It is said that the boy shows Another one of such remarkable reports reaches
tion of his first work produced in this country, and marked evidence of musical genius, and plays upon
us from South America, to the effect that Maurice
his endeavors crop out in many parts of "The the piano with much taste and skill.
Grau's French Opera Company has been so suc-
Mascotte " where pains have been taken to give us
something refreshing as compared with "Olivette." It is stated that Mr. Georg Henschel is to receive cessful that the profits of Mr. Grau exceed $100,
000. There may be some probability in this. An
There is much attention paid to charming orches-
for conducting the concerts of the Boston Opera Company and especially a French Opera
tral effects and instrumental blending, which Mr. $8,000
Symphony
Orchestra
this
coming
season.
Company is a great attraction to the citizens of
Jesse Williams interprets with the best success.
The chorus parts are of more consequence and A new "comic" opera, entitled "Claude Rio de Janeiro, and we hope that Mr. Grau has
possess in some respects real musical value. The Duval," has been perpetrated by the authors of succeeded in pleasing them and increasing the
size of his exchequer.
cast is as follows:
"Billee Taylor."
Musical Record, published by Oliver Ditson
Bettina (" The Mascotte''). .Selina Dolaro
Mr. Mapleson has probably left the continent & The
Co., of Boston, exhibits in its issue of Septem-
Fiametta
Blanche Chapman
by
this
time,
and
is
now
sailing
"the
ocean
blue."
17th, a Dexter-ous appreciation of our picture
Lorenzo XIV
Geo. W. Denham
The operatic season will begin at the Academy of ber
Prince Frederic
Alonzo Hatch
of Etelka Gerster, without credit to us. What is
Music,
Oct.
17th.
Before
that
time
it
will
be
Pippo
Lithogow James
known who the artists are connected with the it the Episcopal Catechism says about " Keeping
Rocco
Jos. Greensfelder
hands from picking and stealing ? "
Mapleson troupe.
This cast is excellently adapted for the work in
hand. It is to be understood that we can only May 16, 17, 18, and 19, 1882, have been fixed DANIEL KINGSLAND—Daniel Kingsland, whose
criticize from the standpoint of an operette. The upon for the fifth May Festival in Cincinnati, with funeral took place Oct. 3d, was born in New York
length of time that the work has been on the stage four evening concerts and three matinees. The city, March 1, 1812. In 1855 he became one of the
of the Bijou has given the artists an opportunity of programme for the evening concerts, as arranged stockholders of the Academy of Music, and was its
understanding each other, of which they all seem by Theodore Thomas, is as follows: First night— Secretary from the time of its erection until about
Mozart's "Requiem," Beethoven's "Eight Sym- two years ago.
to have taken advantage of.
MUSICAL CHAT