Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24

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GRAND OPERA.-For to night Lohen-
grin is announced, with Nine Pappen-
helm as Elisa" aud Mr.. Adams in his
grand role Of "Lohepgrin," in which he
created q furore in the Northern cities.
and in New Orleans last week. The
cast in the opera is very strong, and the
mise en- scene brilliant. Much anxiety
to hear this new composition by Wagner
has been expressed, and 9 crowded house
will certainly witness it's frat perform
ance.
For Christmas matinee Weber's Der
Freischutz will be the attraction. OF its
recent presentation in New Orleans the
Times contains the following criticism;
The performance last night Of Weber's
gem, Der Freischutz, was another TIL
umph for Flyers opera troupe, and IN
the rendering of this work the members
Of the company gave evidence OF the
versatility Of their talent. Nine Pap
penheim as "Agathe," more than ever
endeared herself to the hearts of the
New Orleans public. Her Interpretation
of the grand aria was wonderfully artis-
tic, and e%nraptured the audience. All
who heard her last night expressed it as
their opinion that she was the foremost
artist in America, and that her fame
was not at all exaggerated. Her voice
last night appeared richer than we have
yet heard it. This is perhaps due to the
ease which follows a more familiar &C.
quaintancs with her audience, whose
~sympathies she has fairly won. Nine
P~appenheim's great charm in singing is
especially her faultless execution. The
facility with which she slides from the
chest notes 10 those Of the head, are 10
one accustomed to singing truly admira-
BILE, and We must confess that as atten'
lively as we listened to her we did not
detect the slightest lack OF correct into
nation. Indeed Nine P%appenheim may
verify be called an artist Of merit, and
her presence in our city is a valuable
acquisition, We took pleasure in ap.
plauding Mr.. Fritsch as Max" Mr.
Fritsch has q sweet tenor voice which
goes to the heart. He is q consummate
musician, and interprets Weber's music
with accuracy. The impression pro-
duced by him was more than favorable,
and he has won the sympathies of the
public. The chorusss are superior to
any we have yet heard in New Orleans.
Many of the chorifees have very power
full and telling voices, which produce a
splendid effect, and, under the training
Of Maestro Maretzek, sing with perfect
ensemble.
Tomorrow night Meyerbeer's master
work, The Hugenots, and for Wednesday
night Gounod's enchanting opera, Faust.
For Thursday night, the last perform
Torrance, the piecei is not yet announced.
The overture, owisg to the length of the
operas, commences precisely at 1890
and the doors will be thrown open at q
quarter to I.
MARTHA GIBBS. The Amateur ORA
matte Club will give highly entertaining
dramatic performances at the Memphis
Club Hall, January Sd, for the purpose
of assisting in erecting a synagogue on
Second street. The play, Martha Gibbs,
the Factory Girl, will be produced with
an excellent cast of young ladies and
gentlemen, who have decided histrioniC
talent aud have given the piece thor
ough rehearsal and study. After tht
performance there will be 5 grand hop
GERMAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY," Al
we mentioned in a previous issue, thu
tWensy-6rst annu-i ball for the benefit o
the widows and orphans Of the German
Benevolent Society will be given q
Cochran Hall Christmas night. Admis
sion one dollar; ladies free. These BALI
are always enjoyable affairs, after th,
~whole-souled, hearty welcome in the Ger
man fashion. The attendance is sure Il
bs large, aud the occasion OF great inter
est and pleasure. The object is a noblI
one and it deserves success.