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MME.
ETTA EDWARDS RECITALS.
\ A / E are accustomed to know that when
the name of Mme. Edwards appears
in connection with recitals they are of ex-
ceeding merit and interest. She has prac-
tically closed the season's work with a
series of the finest and most elaborate re-
citals that have ever been attempted in
Boston. Mme. Edwards' pupils were as-
sisted by Robert Hall, tenor; George
Deane, tenor; Mr. Fiumara, baritone, and
Mrs. Ward at the piano.
The recitals were mixed in character,
consisting of one part devoted to songs
and the other to operatic scenes. The in-
dividual pupils of Mme. Edwards have
often been noted in The Review and it is not
an easy matter, as all of them show such
magnificent results of their teaching in
addition to their natural abilities. In addi-
tion to the work that Mme. Edwards has
done for her pupils she has supplied them
with a school of opera conducted by that
experienced master Vianesi, who goes
from New York to Boston to give his time
to the work. That it was excellently done
was proven at these recitals. Frederic
Martin is a basso of tremendous possibility
and charms. He is now known all over
New England where he is regarded as one
of the foremost artists and it will not be
long before he is regarded in the same
light all over America. Mrs. Martin ac-
quitted herself delightfully, and her voice
has grown into a beautiful organ under the
careful guidance of that very remarkable
teacher. Louise Ainsworth Drew con-
tinues to improve and her voice is one of
rare beauty. There is no singer in Amer-
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ica whose future seems more assurred, for
there are few contraltos of that calibre.
Miss Oleson's voice is growing with as-
tonishing strides. It is of superb quality,
and she is remarkably musical and tem-
peramental. Miss Atkinson delighted her
friends with her marked progress, and the
beauty of her voice was one of the features
noted. Miss Matthews shows a growing
security and self-possession which adds
greatly to her work. Mr. Deane has a
pure clear tenor of very musical quality,
and he is well equipped to make the best
of it, as he has in his favor musicianly de-
livery and intelligence besides the voice.
He showed great histrionic ability.
Miss Ellsbree, who has always had in-
numerable charms, seems to add more as
she continues her work and study with
Mme. Edwards. She is really fascinating
and delicious, if one may be permitted that
term.
Miss Wetmore is one of Mme. Edwards'
pupils whose entire career has been in her
teacher's hands, and that it shows, is but
a tame way to express what Miss Wet-
more has accomplished. She was thrilling
upon this occasion, and there are in this
beautiful young woman most exalted pos-
sibilities.
She has a glorious voice,
dramatic soprano, and a glowing tempera-
ment in addition to which she knows how
to work without sparing herself. The
work of Blanche Parker was a surprise to
many who had not heard her for a long
time, and she is well worth hearing, for she
has a rich mezzo that was beautifully
shown in the role of Azucena. Ethel Tor-
rey Smith made her appearance at the last
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concert and she proved to have a charming
voice of contralto quality which shows the
careful work that she has had.
This is another occasion where Mme.
Edwards has stamped herself upon the
minds of the musicians and music lovers
of Boston as a woman of invaluable worth
to the musical world of that city, and
America may be proud to hold such a
teacher.
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HERBERT'S NEW OPERA.
a D A B E S in Toyland" is the title of
Victor Herbert's new opera, which
will be produced in Chicago the latter part
of next month. The composer is rapidly
completing the music, which is said to be
the best he has yet produced. Most of his
work is being accomplished while touring
with the Pittsburg Orchestra, of which he
is conductor.
The new opera is being written for the
theatrical firm of Hamlin & Mitchell. Glen
McDonough is writing the book. Mr. Her-
bert will not be present at the opening pro-
duction, as he will be playing at Philadel-
phia during June. He will, however, con-
duct a performance early in July.
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NO TRUTH IN RUMOR.
D UMORS to the effect that the Philadel-
phia Orchestra is to be abandoned for
lack of sufficient popular support are posi-
tively denied by John H. Ingham, Secre-
tary of the Board of Managers. There is
every expectation of increasing the guaran-
tee fund from $40,000 to $80,000 or $100,-
000 by wider solicitation of subscriptions,
which have hitherto been confined to a com-
paratively limited circle. Contracts with
all its members of the orchestra have been
renewed.
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