The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-08
THE OPERA IN TIE WEST.
Crau's Opera Troupe mt 81. Louis.
SECOND HIGHT-FAUsT.

The second subscription night Dcbars Opera House
with Grau's company still greater success than the
first Tho house filed in every available part The
audience comprised the elite of tho city.
The reputation Of Boschett Marguerite doubt ex
cited much anxiety to witness her unrivaled mpersona
ton OF part for which nature has created her. nswel as
in which study rewarded with perfection. Few
artists have produced profound impression upon
al audience than did Boschcn in the garden SC ne.
which she enacts in fashion entirely original and thor
oughly imbued with poetry
The utmost satisfaction manifested throughout the
Performance only with the admirable singing OF the
leading artist, but with the really perfect manner In
which the opera put upon the stage. The costumes
were 81! fb-such indeed, as We have never seen In
Faust before in this country. The church scene, which
has heretofore been omitted in the performance Of this
opera in St. Louis appreciated by the audience in
very enthusiastic manner Ali the artists up TO the
mark
Anaaasi's Faust is something quite new, and gains
upon all former tenors Its originality His db before
tho ST. Louis public great Brandni also
made his mark by his nno acting as Mephistopheles.
Ogini, young graceful and beautiful met with ex
cecdngy warm reception siebe and, though appear
ing for the first time minor part divided the honors
Of the night equally with tho other artists. The flower
song encored, and the acknowledged with
charm she had already thrown around tho audience.
Felni sang the part Of Valentine admirably, although
il is entirely below his capacity; for no is finished
singer well as the possessor of avery fine voice.
The small compass of tho Opera House renders 1t some
what difficult to manage powerful an orchestra as
Mzo has under his control, but it must be said for this
excellent maesvo that he managed itwh great effect
The Instrumentation highly commendabe from tho
introduction to the finale.
To morrow night wo are TO have Trovo ore with Noel
Gui Cash Pollin sIlsiani and 0rlandin grea, house
10 anticipated Tora'ore is favorltc in tho West
THIRD NIGHr-TR0vAT0RE.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. Q, 1898.
The greatest success which Grau's artists have yet
achieved here attained this evening in Tropahre
Although the house not quite as crowded as last
nighparty owing to tho wretchcd weather, and partly
TO the fact that grand public ball is in progress at the
Southern Hotel which is regarded great ete by the
BON ton of st. and the surrounding citesyct the
audience very large, and comprised goodly num-
Der of strangers and decidedly tho most enthusiastic
OF the season.
Noel Guidi was very fine Leonora. Musianf sang
better than we have ever heard him. He was only
good voice, but in good spirit and did ample justice
TO all tho dramatic passages His reception was such az
might have been esteemed highly honorable to any
artist He introduced the famous at de P0rtrins, G In
alto in the aria Di Gueila Pira, splcnddly, and was
greeted with round of applause and called before the
curtain.
Orandn and Cash Poni shared largely in the honcrs
Of the evening" and deservcdly The singing and acting
Of both artists something than usually
treated to- Orlandin for tho first time gave entire scope
to bis really fine voice. and astonished those who had
heard 1t in other parts Tho Count di Luna will hence.
forth DO his most popular roe. Tie II Bolen was
ceved With burst OF applause and the universal cry Of
''bravo" throughout tho house.
Cash Poini's acting Azucena in the second and
Inst thrilled the whole audience and brought down
rounds Of applause Tho duet with Musanl in the last
scene was beyond al praise Her voice has been we'll
called phenomenal No other term could describe It,
The called before the curtain every
act The M1erere evoked immense enthusiasm, and nat
to be repeated.
A noticeable feature In the dress circle tonight
the splendid toilets and large amount OF diamonds OF thu
ladies' who attred themselves for the ball and ATTENDED
the opera prologue TO the nights entertainment
Crowds of visitors from Memphis Nashville and othe
distant cities in town at present 10 attend the
of tho evening The opera commenced hour earlier
than usual for their accommodation, and they availet
themselves Of the arrangement.
Tomorrow night Miss Smons appears In LEgisi,
dAu~s, and ON Friday Tfaviata Is announced
FOURTH NI0nT-L YLIsIR p'AMoRE.
ST. LovIs, Dec. I, 1866.
Miss Lucy Smcus made her debGt this evening q,
Adina in LElisr dAmore, and very cordially 70
ceivcd by fashionable house The interest manifested
in the young American prma donna was not des
tined 70 disappointment. Miss smons gave eDtir'
satisfaction in this part which is peculiarly suite,
10 her voice, and to which her name and graceful
acting mpars charm which carries the audience with
haro N nh Tho Tta In ha
act Of tho taranclla affords opportunity for the dis
play Of her excellent vocalzaton, which not lost
1t vociferousy applauded, and escaped repetition
only because the encore modostly declined A
repetition OF the duet with orinndni wns, however
insisted upon This artist gains in favor at every
appearance His Dulcamara this evening fine
piece OF buo acting could DO desired Lorin in thu
not very grateful r1s Of Nemorino, sang well and
received with great favor The house brilliant will
exquisite toilets and presented handsome appearance
Tomorrow night 7rdyofd with Boschctti violetta.
Gazzaniga who is restored TO health Ia announced fol
Fdrosita on Saturday.
II Trovatorc I'm Louisville, Ky. ~.