The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
HER MAJEsTY's oPERA-"CARM

| HER MAJESTYS 0PERA-''CARMEN."
The opera of Carmen" really the latest
great operate success, was presented by
Her Majesty's troupe at Pixies last night,
| with Miss Minnie Hauk in the title role,
1t is the last work of the young French
composer, George BiZet, who died in 1875
at the age of thlrty-seven. A pupil and a
son-ln-law of Halevy he was regarded as a
musician of marked originality, brilliant
fancy and rich promise and what we have
| heard of his orchestral works in this coun-
try certainly goes far to justify the repute
in which he is held in France and England.
Carmen was first produced at the Paris
Opera Comique in 1875, only few weeks
before Bizets death, and won a quick sue
cess, although discussion over its merits
was for some time her warm.
The libretIo is an adaptation of a romance
by Prosper Merimee.
Carmen" at first falls in love with q
young officer named Jose" whom she dis
cards upon meeting "Escamillo," "
bull-tighter. Subsequently these
two meet and engage in a
duel with knives; but they are red BY
Carmen" Her Indifference to her former
lover and her passion for the bull-fghter
drive Jose" well-nigh to desperation. Out
side the arena in Seville, Jose" meets the
faihless Carmen" and she-her gypsy
blood boiling with passion-tells him She
loves him no longer: her love is now for the
bull-fghter, and if death stared her in the
face she will he free to do as she likes. She
throws "Joses" ring at his head and he.
chasing her around the stage, stabs her to
the heart, and as the victorious "Escamllo"
steps from the circus he curtain falls
Miss Minnie Hauk created the part and
has appeared in it in the leading cities of
the old and new world.
The wonderful things we have heard of
her were fully verified last evening She is
fine vocalist, and sings with a dash that
fairly electrifies every one within hearing.
Her voice possesses wonderful range and
sweetness. Last night, as on the previous
evening, the great point in favor of the
opera was the fine manner of presenting
every single part. Every one who takes
part is an artist of merit, and all the details
are looked after in a manner heretofore un-
known in this country. The scenery and
stage settings were all most excellent and
appeared in beautiful harmony with all the
other ad uncs of an opera such as we have
imagined but never before had an oppor-
tunity of enjoying.
Tonight "Sunnambula" will be given,
with the following cast
"Elvino," Signor Frapolli; "Il Conte Ro-
dolfo' Signor Foil "Alessio,' Signor Graz
ri; "Un Notaro," Signor Bolli; Lisa, I"
Mile. Robiata; Teresa" Mile. Filomena :;
Gamma" Nine. Etelka Gerster
THE BERGER FAMILY.
The Berger Family Elite Concert Troupe
had another good house last night The
wonderful Bergers in their musical per-
formances make up a most beautiful and
pleasing programme. and Sol. Smith Rus
sell, the greatest comic delineator in the
world, is a big show of himself. Matinee
this afternoon, at popular prices.
MUSICAL
The sixth Theodore Thomas Concert will
take place at Music Hall tomorrow night.
Public rehearsal this afternoon, with same
programme as at the concert.
Another Old Folks Concert will be given
at the Presbyterian Church on Fourth
street, near Main, on Thursday evening.
Regular Organ Concert at Music Hall Sat
urday afternoon.