National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
The National rheatre-1talian Opera.


An audience large and Astounding in musical
culture Of high social standing and delightful in
every regard for children Of song was present last
night at the National theatre to enjoy for the first
time in Washington the opera Of "Lohengrin."
The audience assembled, expectant OF the keen
est enjoyment, and on every hand we heard every
expression of praise. One must stop right here to
thank the Messrs. Strakosch for what they do for
the advancement OF art IN America, and for the
highest forms OF enjoyment the American people
under all circumstances, sometimes very discour-
aging ones, they exert their experienced efforts
in behalf Of constant good, and that too regard
less Of cost. The presentation Of "Lohengrln"
really demands elaborate reference, but We are
compelled this morning to dismiss the subject
BerIioz and Wagner may be said to be the mas
tiers and perfecters OF new and most glorious
school Of music, the most imaginative and In
tense. Weber's most exquisite compositions only
foreshadowed the splendors that have culmin-
ated in Wagner's recently composed operas
cTestI0n imam ssIvateT RoSs's or Reubens
and poetry, grand and passionate as that OF
Keats, Shelley or Swinburne, are wrought into
the magnificent measures Of "LOhengrin," and
other creations Of Wagner's genius. De profundiS
the music stirs the feelings and the passions Of
its hearers. AS the composers aboVe-named
first conceived, they have made the notes Of music
plastic servants Of their will to express all human
sentiments, and given to instruments epic force
Of description.
ciatiye listener into new world Of Intellectual
delights o. more than tropic richness and Olym-
plan splendOrs Il was sung at The NStionsl last
bron as Elsa, Miss Annie L. Gary as Ortrud, Sig.
Carlo Carpi as Eohengrin, Sig. Del Puente as
g. F. Hall. as the Kings Herald. During the
opera, Mrs. Elliot, the brilliant soprano Of st.
Aloysius, said to us, "Wagner is surprising; he
has artfully set aside operate conyentionalisms;
there are no catching melodies in Lohengrin'
which one can carry home; we shall not hear any
of its tunes Whistled the street, but II Is full Of
arThlN hor
Mile. Heilbron's assumption Of the role Of Elsa
created pleasant and artistic impression in her
favor. She completely won the sympathy and
appreciation Of the most critical audience she ever
had the honor Of singing to. Ortrud, in her ex-
tended duet with Frederick, once again afforded
WaShinEtOMHi'sns an opportunity to aPRlagd the
rity Gifts tone and its diamond like polish.
When Theodore Thomas was here fast we heard
the music Of the wedding festival frem "Lohen-
grin" and were thus in 8 measure prepared for
melody. In this regard the third act was partIc-
ularly enjoyed. Sig. Del Puente in dress, style
ana action seemed especially we'll fitted for the
role Of Frederick, and be gave us its music with
infinite taste. Sig. Carpi, in the role Of Lohen-
grin, pleased us with the sweetness Of his deliv-
cry, the effectiveness Of his notes, and above all
by much Of correct phrasing. Sig. Scolari and
Mr.. Hall detained their music with finest effect.
We must praise without stint the orchestration.
While the responses Of the chorus were not al
ways even and true, the perfection Of Muzio's
baton was acknowledged. Tonight "Don Clio
vanni.' aida" has been substituted for 'Ruy
Bias" on Friday night, by universal request.
Avenue Theatre.
The audience at the Avenue theatre last night
were treated to q genuine sensation. Without
the slightest heralding It was astonished by the
appearance on the stage Of ''MusisaI Mike and
his wife," They woke right away the widest
and given with the greatest satisfaction. They
introduced spirited variety Of Irish songs and
dances and won for themselves Q popularity that
vii u n constantly fnPraaainU audfanNea
Manager Bauer has secured these artists at
great expense, but that he does not consider In
has. "The Clowns Mishaps" evoked roars OF
laughter, and the act was voted one Of the best
ever seen in q variety theatre. The Avenue,
under most ludicious management; has at once
stepped high into public favor. Mstinees Tues
days and Fridays.
The Jubilee Singers.
Nothing more wonderful has occurred for q
great while than the furore which the Jubilee
Singers have created wherever they have sp-
peared and Washington is no exception in this re-
mencement last evening the spacious COngrega-
and bench on the premises being brought
continued to pour in, hundreds must have
gone away, unable to obtain standlng-r room.
The audience was as enthusiastic as It was large,
and the good nature Of the troupe was put to the
test in responding to the repeated eneoreS. The
ninth entertainment Of the Congregational course
monte mo- G Society, assisted By Miss EarSr Of BrooE
Ign, who created so favorable an impression here
last year, comes of tomorrow night, and as thiI
is the first concert of the Philharmonics this year
they should have full house.
Ford's Opera House-Divorce.
The stage discipline, the perfection in parts
the genuine dramatic talent OF the Firth Avenue
Theatre Combination, occupying the stage oil
Ford's opera house this week, Will attract large
and cultivated audiences. They performed the
play Of divorce" last night in style at once the
most perfect and beautiful characteriZing III
production here. All its strong points and intense
dramatic situations were defined with q subtlety
and force which can only come from long training
and the possession Of histrionic talent. We can
not too strongly commend 10 the patronage o.
Tonight Divorce will be repeated.
The New York sociabIe.
Masonic Temple is always filled when the New
York Association gives q sociable, and last nigh
proved no exception to the rule. A brilliant
cidSnts Of the evening were Of the most pleasant
description. The management was discreet anC
liberal, and the entire affair was beautiful anC
fitting event in the celebration here Of Washing
Theatre comiqus.
The opening night for this weeks programme
ct the Comique was suspicious for this fayoritt
place Of amusement. The new faces and the new
acts were all cordially received and handsomely
| applauded.
Cough.
Cough, the wonder and the praise Of all lover
Of eloquence, speaks in Lincoln hall W ednesday
night. He has q new temperance lecture. Or
this subject he is the orator Of the world.
Louisville Concert Tickets
went of very fast yesterday ct Brad. Adams
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