National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
1harasa IiIieuH.

Quickly as our notice Of Mile. Titiens' concert
had to be written, omission OF many minor points
of interest was compelled. Further reflection
suggests come ideas which may as well be stated.
Inprimis, Theresa Titeps in the concertroom is
not in her true sphere. Her vocal and dramatic
resources infinitely surpsss its demands. When
singing "Home, Sweet Home" kathleen Ma
vourneen," 1.-THE Minstrel Boy" great pleasure
is afforded, but the artist herself is hugging the
shore of the vast Of her capacities and is in
danger of being stranded. Nor does the famous
waltz, "L'Ardits," give her anything like the
sea-room she requires for a full display OF her
worthiness. She who is now the grandest imper-
senator Of the severe roles of Lucrezis, Leonors,
Donna Anna, Valentine, Norma, Semiramide and
Ipbigenis; she who holds in her right hand the
sceptre Of the Lyric Queen, and is only at home
in the sublime realms OF tragedy, becomes a wan
derer. is out Of her natural orbit, when descend
ing to the level of ballad music. On the other
hand, the concertroom is the native place of the
pianist or violin1st, and Of singer for instance
like Jenny Lind, and all that class properly and
POLITICALLY called pfghtingales; but women Of the
Titiens class soar far beyond them and into
heights they cannot possibly reach.
The lover Of music can be satisfied with the
rendition of ballads by artistes of less note than
Titiens, and when the opportunity is afforded to
ance in her best efforts There Is large class of
persons, especially in Washington, who prefer
the "Messiah." "Eiiiahn and The crs n y
would satisfy the public mind. AS intimated be-
fore, it will rest pretty much with our singing
societies whether this great enjoyment is afforded
Washington or not. If they take hold of the
matter in earnest, Mr.. Strakosh will heartily
second their efforts. Perhaps this is no place to
find fault with our city talent but there seems
TO be q lamentable want Of cohesion and earnest
purpose in preparation for the numerous demands
that Will, very naturally Ia De maze upon them
that they are preparing even jubilee song. Is
Fsirlamb asleepf Is Ever paralyzed? Is Drop
Ii would be q splendid thing for our amateur
talent to have the privilege Of singing the grand
music Of one or all Of the orstorios mentioned
with Ttiens, for she stands alone as the last rep
resentatiye Of the sublime and ancient method Of
their rendition. We can do no more than make
the suggestion, and, If attempted to be carried
out, to afford that intelligent cooperation which
The personal appearance of Titiens Monday
night was superb II she had been q messenger
from some larger and brighter planet than ours,
where all the Inhabitants are of the royal race OF
genius. she could hardly have been moro regal.
One Of her bracelets, OF pure, plain gold, i'm
mepse IN size, set with very large and perfe5t
emerald, with splendid diamond on either side,
was in perfect accord with the majesty Of the
Wearer, and looked like her. The other bracelet
was an adder coiled around her wrist. Its eyes
were blazing diamonds, and on its head shone
large crest Of diamonds OF the purest Uater-the
two representing wisdom and light-s Mt orna-
ment for the stately queen.
On her breast she wore 9 magnificent diamond
brooch, and her left shoulder was oruameuted
with clustered sea Of diamonds. Around her
full throat was beautiful necklace Of pearls,
from the centre OF which depended q rich and
beautiful Cross Of diamonds In her shining
from her right side hung tasteful but gorgeous
Indian fan, and with her robe Of crimson SILK
imposing picture on the stage All were pleased
with Titlens from the first, and her complete con-
quest was rapidly won; sympathy and admlra-
notes Of the aL'ArdIta waltz" and she retired
from the stage bearing with her the houors Of the
nations capital from the most critical and cult.
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