, 1879-08-17
MUSIC.

THE FIRST. OPERA SEASON

THE FIRST OPERA SEASON
| OF 1Sss9,S0 will commence at nayerlv's Theatre
next Wednesday evening, when Mile. Aimee
and troupe, Just returned from California, will
put in short appearance. The repertory for
] the season will be as follows: Wednesday
"Girode- -Giroda''; Thursdav, 'sLe Petit Duc''; ;
FRIDAY, "Les Brig ,nas''; Saturday {matinee),
ssLa Jo1c Parfumense"; evening, :sLa Gran6e
Duchesse": Sunday evening, "La File de
Mme Augot.''
FATINTTZA.
suppe's pleasant little opera of s'Fatinitza u
will be given for the first time in the original
text tomorrow evening at Haver1g's Theatre,
under the auspices Of Afr. Adolph L1esegang.
The cast will be as follows:
Gen. kantschuko6.. ...:......... Herr Stempt
frlncess LYo'a.....'.... ..'..'....Fe1. uisont.
lZzet fAaha. l1efr 5e'tt5
Eantaln... tie1E sl"tz
gstP I1ett n.ea'
VIain1Ir. Fri. Masmann
Julian Herr Dickmann
Hassan Bey....... :. .....-. >. :...Hcrr Gerhard
ntuataPHa-..- s"-liclt LHsiaae
Tile opera will be placed upon the stage with
new scenery, and. as special attention has been
given to the orchestra and chorus, very en-
joyab1e performance Of this opera in Its native
costume may be anticipated.
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
Nine. Eugente Dc Roode-Ktce Is spending a
short vacation at Grand Haven, Mich
Mrs. Kempton and the St. Cecilia Quartette'are
at Geneva Lake enjoying the luxury Of camping
out.
The closing concert Of DR.. Matthew'S Normal
class will take place on Tuesday evening next,
when the chorus will appear.
Mr. Emil Lieb:ng will play recital at Evan
ston next TUESDAY afternoon at Union Hall.
His programme will embrace t;rieq's sonata,
and number OF o%her fine things, conclud ug
with Liszts immense "Tarantelle" from Ma
sanfello.
. Miss Bertha Buree PLAYED piano recital at
Evanston, last THURSDAY AFTERNOON, with pro-
gramme embrac ng the Hummell Concerto In 4
minor, part Of Becthoven's Fourth concerto.
Schumann's 'B1umenstueck" and "Vocel ais
Prophetic" two Chopin p Gees. and Ksinecke's
hallade in A fiat. Her playing was extremely
satisfactory, being thoroughly refined and ar
tisttc- Her technique IS admirable, and her
phrasing tasteful and weff-considered. No re-
cital OF the present series has given so general
delight. AS classical pianist, Miss Burge de-
serves to be much better Known, and undoubs-
edlY will be.
Mr. q. Clarence Eddy closed his series Of ten
organ recitals at Canandafgua, N. T.. on Tues
day evening last, before large aud enthusiastic
audience. The occasion was notable one on
account OF novel and beautiful incident which
occurred. While Mr. Eddy was playing the last
NUMBER out one on the programme, large pro-
cesslon Of ladies arranged themselves in the two
aisles OF the church. At the close Of the piece,
when the organist stepped forward to acxuow1-
edge the applause which greeted him, Nine.
Capptano, who is dist ngutsbed for her grace
tul bearing: approached Mr.. Eddy and, with
a few Welf-chosen words, presented MIN
with magnificent bouquet. Each lady
then In turn stepped forward with q
similar Offering. When the ladies had retired.
after this expressive tribute OF appreciation, q
burst Of applause arose. after which
Mr. Eddy responded to this ovation with some
words Of thanks. The programme
DOW soon came to a close. and be had fortv-tss
to carry home! On the 14tp, Mr. Eddy
PLAYED at Greenfield, Mass.. he is also under
engagement to plav in Boston, Meriden (Conn.),
Rochester, and Buffalo, and will be at home