The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
FREYSCHUTZ.
A Splendid success Mt the Varieties.

A Splendid Success Mt the Varieties.
Versatility is another quality to be added TO
the talents of Miss Pappenheim. We experienced
another genuine surprise last evening at the Va
rietes while listening 10 the singing of this lady
in the exquisite melodies of the opera OF 'Frey-
schultz, better known by our opera goers by the
name Of 'Robin des Bois,' and which at one
time was very popular among us. We need only
refer to the cagatDaa of the second act for the
purpose of expressing our delight. The forte Of
our prima donna is Enthusiastically dramatic
mueic, and after hearing her in the intensest
passages Of "Trovatore" and "The Huguenots"
we little expected to be called upon
to speak in most eulogistic terms of
the supleness Of her voice, the correctness of her
sostenuao in the andanLe, which is so fraught
with danger when treated with the least care.
lessness or lack Of cultivation or native talent
The cdUatina, which is written in higher key
than she vUice Of Miss Pappenheim, did net seem
in the least, on that account, to hamper her exc
cution. Indeed, we noticed that some of her
purest and most effective notes were in the
higher scale, and wiJhal were uttered with q
warmth of expression which deserved the three
calls before the curtain which she received from
an enthusiastic audience.
Our German friends, We were pleased to no.
tice, were in attendante in large numbers and
teur musicians. It seemed to us that Miss Pap
penhelm was fully aware OF the presence of such
a critical audience.
The opera was charmingly sung throughout, Mr..
Fritsch contributing great deal to It's success.
This gentleman possesses an excellent voice, well
modulated, and sings with taste. His execution
OF the dramstic aria OF the first act was full of
that expression which when devoid Of strain
land Mr.. Fritsch cannot be charged with this de-
is certain 70 provoke for the singer the fall
sympathy OF his audience
Mr.. Fritsch WAS deficient somewhat in musical
style and is apparently careless in his acting but
not sufficiently to the effect Of his interpre-
tation Of Mar. With Miss Cooney (Anchen)
and Mr. Wiegand fCuspdr) to complete the lists
of the principal characters we had q charming
performance. We never forget the choruses
when they are sung as well as they were last
evening, the "Hunters' Chorus" being particularly
well rendered. The orchestration was faultless
Tonight Wagner's much heraided "Lohen-
grin" based on the legend of the "Holy Grail, -
which has been go beautifully sung by Tennyson
in his "1dyls OF the King" will be produced with
grand scenic effects. Miss Psppenheim appears
as Elsa and Nh. Adams as the Mysterious Knight.
The house will in all probability be the largest
one yet of the opera season.
GENEv1EvE ROGERS.
The charming young actress Miss Genevieve
Rogers was greeted by a fine house last evening,
maud Muller" being the play, which will be re-
peated every night until Wednesday. "Maud
Muller" also at the matinee on Wednesday.
NfACALIIsTER.
The prestidigitateur now performing at the st.
Charles Theatre continues to draw crowded
houses. Two sewing machines were awarded
last night, respectively to Miss Katie Cook and
A. Dunn. The latter lucky visitor resides at No.
66 Port street. The two principal presents this
evening will again be sewing machines.
La cLosERIE DEs aENETs.
Frederic soulie's fine drama of the "Closerie
des Genets was interpreted last night by the
81 Club Dramatique Louisianais to q large and
select audience at the Opera House. This drama
is very difficult Of execution. and ended at very
late hour, 40 that We have no time to do Justice
to the amateur actors, who all performed their
parts in such an intelligent manner that criticism
would almost appear invidious. All We esn Say,
with the limited space allotted to us, is that we
were astonished at the proficiency Of the amateur
actors, and at their knowledge Of the stage. We
hope we will hear more from the "Club Ora
mstique Louisianais."