The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-07

another native musician was found to have work
another reason why the 'sTalismann in 1874 was
regarded as an unprecedented event" The two
bring out original operas The directors import
nut 90 not export novelties. Haeyy 1t Is true.
"Florinda,' y Sir Michael Costa "Don Carlos. and
Julien peter the Great,n &C.; but the Italian
repertotres In London comprise stock oneras. Is
Is q curious coincidence that Bale. commencing
should nave mad his final work first given on an
originally Destined He Was ss giving the finishing
touches to the score only few weeks before his
S at Romney Abbey her!s IN 1870 Il was 70
and he had Mr.. Sims Reeves and Mr.. Santley in
view Tor sir Kenneth ana Richard CGur do Lion.
THE STORY OF THE OPERA
diers IN the desert sing chorus '.Soldiers Of
perse. and Sir Kenneth. OF scotland, the knight
OF the Leopard and the DEmlr sheerkonf enter:
Of the CRUSADE 70 noble R
Pisntasenst. &C.. who nave secluded them.
Ensaaa rhe E%ir oneSs to guide the s Knight %
rival charms or English and saracenic maidens are
contended, the pair set forth on their journey.
scene the second shows US corridor OF the desert
chapel, and Edith Plantaaenet enters; she sings a
recitative and prayer, and on hearing that Sir
kenneth - npproacaing expresses ner Joy in an
pers The slave Secta5anus explains i In rec ass
knights and iordlings or the Crusade, how Sir Ken.
meth mad orbed him to admit HIM TO the chapel,
ton BY declaring his hatred OF beauty brightness
love- &C.. and hls delight In their opposites.
scene scene, the third Is the Interior OF the
accompanied by the court ladies, &C., all clad in
conventual robes; nuns, acoytes, &C.: enter In
recognizes Sir kenneth and drops a rosebud at
his feet making as she does so . sign OF silence.
As the PROCESSION gradually recede the Knight
kiss thee" the ''Salve Regina" mingling with It's
last strains; the solemn tones Of the organ add
their harmonies TO the melodl0us sounds, and as
Sir Kenneth falls on one knee, pressing the
precious rosebud TO his lips. tho curtain descends
The second act opens In the tent Of King Lion
Heart who, rull OF JOY at tee return OF hts Queen
from her pilgrimage. expresses his devotion IN
recltatlve ana In song ana bias ''minstrels sing
their nobest measures to loves renOwn.n Sir
Kenneth enters, and is warned by the King against
paw or the Lionp' Their interview is suddenly in.
terrupted by De vaux rushing in to tell the King
side BY side with that OF England on st. Georges
Mount, the place OF honor IN the camp, and coded
Richards hot blood takes are at this m news. and
with short trio, "To the Mount no to the Mount %
the three hurriedly quit the scene and repair.
done thiss" cries CGur de Lion, pointing to the
banner OF Austria, waving beside that OF St. George.
and and Rcnara DOWN s sss
banner and tramples upon I'll A general
K1s taxes Pses gSssa nay Ss
should war but on tn. Passn Richard snc Leo.
Zion, zonl Lead US on, Lion Heart" the King
commands sir Kenneth to arm himself and guard
fame OF his lady iovep' and then sings his war
song monarch supreme &c. up. valiant
squres and yeomen. tits Richaru leads the nshtp,,
rp M oyNAo raAo Of
zion zion zion And as the n hosts d in'ps
Sir Kenneth enters, proud Of his high and knighty
watch ne sees the tent OF his lady love, and sings
romance, ION oa@y wing oh night breeze, 70
ss HIS
and summons '''' to G follow v rim him At to
between love and duty. Il must not go. Cannot Cannot
stay and the malevolent glee OF the slave, 'Hol
NectabanusT' are depicted In u duet and finally
Sir Kenneth quits his post and honor IS conquered
y love- scene nS the nra Is the
&c. In part song. Weary Hours" the ladies'
express desire to return nome, and then Beren.
sings the story OF the "Ladye Eveline," and the
Queen then informs her that Sir Kenneth has been
boring tent. Edith, indignant at the cruel Jest,
bitterly reproaches the Queen Tor thus placing the
honor OF gallant Knight in jeopardy, and Beren.
gari8 dismayed, hastens to assuage her husbands
certain anger. Sir Kenneth enters. aud In q grand
duet with EDITH, he declares his love. Edith tells
him to keep the ring that was used to lure him TO
the tent and then bids him. he loves her, speed
back to the Mount, while yet IT'S time Edith re.
M agd as or p hv hs gong
NAM, the King enters. 'Ha Sir Scot, thou com'st
to tell me thy watch has been safe and honorable'
T'Nelther sale nor honorable, My Liegel l."
De Vaux rushes IN at this moment TO tell the King
that the banner OF st. George has been torn down
traitor" cries the King raising his battle-axe to
Stay Sir Kenneth. The Queen and Edith enter,
ad l soldiers, guards &C. rush IT, Grand male
don, and Sir Kenneth overcome with shame and
grief surrounded by guards.
the eve oil returning to England. He Is reading
letter.. ''Hal Sir Kenneth : methougnt he was
TO the King that the Nnban slave VINO had but yes
terday preserved toe King from the assassins dag
ger was Sir Kenneth. who, banisned from the camp,
had returned so disguised to discover who had dis
hOnOred himself and the royal banner. He charged
the Marquis OF Montserrat with the foul deed, and
nobleman In the lists. by st. George, he shall p
exclaims the King, and bids DE vaux tell Sir Ken.
netn to don his bravest, and attend him presently
the royal pavilion. The Queen and Edith nov
enter, ana In trio the King BIDS Edith be Of good
cheer, Tor something shall happen" that very
her eyes again. Exeunt the King Queen,
ana Edith sings joyous aria, "Radlanl
too to the strains
ioiiovings enter; Tnen comes chorus chorus ITO
Knight sing IA strain OF love.n Sir Kenneth's
voice Is hearo benInd the scenes singing the sRose
Song" as heard IN the first act. Edith In the
greatest excitement, nears. recognizes ana Joins
IN the strain, ana Sir Kenneth anu mobiles enter.
.aa the traitor knig9tln cry the soldiers, &C;
Huntingdon, and Prince Royal OF Scotland, and
worthy bridegroom TO Edith Plantagenet." Aud
the King Joins their hands; the march again
breaks forth, the curtains OF the pavilion are
drawn aside, the sea and the ships OF the Cru.
saders are discovered '.Ho for England y, "Hur-
rah, Tor Merrie England ~ general enthusiasm and
END OF the opera.
THE REPRESENTATION.
On Wednesday evening the opera will be pre-
sented Tor the first time In English on any stage,
with the following cast
Richard CGur de Lion, King OF England. baritone.