The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-22
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IMMENSE SUCCESS OF MR.. sIEGEL's' MOZART
- 1cokPANY--A LARGE AUDIENCE AND A, PINE

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IMMENSE SUCCESS OF Mr.. sIEGEL's' MOZART
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| 1t PERFORMANCE 80 sa 81 ,fSJ @1i!i:
We were hardly prepared Tor the success
(which attended the second presentation Of
Pinafore at Mozart Halt lost night; Not
withstanding the inclement weather, the
Halt was almoat crowded. Tile audience
was one OF the Im0st elegant we have seen
assembled at place OF anbuse nent in this
city. for a, long, time. The popularity Of
Pinniorp is astonishing, but when the opera
ts as cleyerly presented as twas last night
it cannot fail to draw. ~, -'.
Mr.. Sieael was, in. his element, and no
doubt bis " bosom sweIled with pride !" as
he realized that bis efforts were at last
crowned With success. We beg to con-
graduate him. 155zFts'e."
Both the chorus aud-the soloists seemed
more thoroughly at home in their several
roles.
Miss Besle sung and acted the part Of
Buttercup nicely, and vas aguln the re-
cipient Of handsome floral tributes. 6fii<g;
Miss Swain fully maintained her repllta-
tion as a lovely and educated vocalist, oil
OF her solos being sung1 1u an almost fault
less manner. Her actlDg, loo, was excel.
siona Josephine. Hero costpmesWas very
appropriate, aud il we: asfs moi iafTaid Sue;
might see this notice we would say 1t was
decidedly, becoming to her. Except-Well,
we won't say what.
Mrs. Gilhs as Hebe wasivery acceptable,
and Miss Pelouze as first aunt fully main-
taiued the reputation lately earned by her
in Cinderella.
j, Mr. Cunnipgbam's cold seemed to be bet
ter, and he eung smoothly and with spirit,
but still is notas ardent lover rs be should
be.
= Mr.. Starke was immense as Sir Joseph
Porter, 4. e. b.. and afforded great amllse-
ment by his quaint appearance and acting.
One OF the gems OF the evening was the
trio a British Tar is q Soaring Sonl," the
song composed by Sir Joseph Porter "fof
the use OF the Royal navy" rs sung by
Ralph Rackstraw, the Boatswain, and Bill
Bobstay (Mr. Jenklns). This piece was en-
cored.
Mr.. Pizzfni looked as handsome and sung
as we'll as--usunl. He hns nice second
tenor voice, and his stage appearanceYis
striking. ... --....0-...
MIR. Perrott sustained the ungrateful part
ofIDick, Deadeye we'll, and succeeded in
looking as ugly Is "any other man."
Mr.. Pleasants's grand baritone seemed to
give great satisfaction, especially in the song
8. lie is an EngIishman."
- The chorns' sung with much precision,
and was we'll balanced. "'
The ladies are fair and fresh, and. in their
white costumes, looked like company OF
bridesmaids. .. ,- ....
The orchestra did we'll. barring the fact
that some of the instruments were raj her
loud when accompanying The solos. But
their last nights performance was an eyi-
dent Improvement on that OF Monday.
Mr.. Siegel and his assistants deserve great
credit for the very creditable manner in
which this opera is put upon the stage, and
VIC hope our people-will give them rousing
house tonight. They deserve it.
We bad almost forgotten to mention the
bell trio, which was one OF the most intc.-
esting features Of the entertainment. In it
Mr.. Cunningham won many admirers for
his credita be vocalization. But there are
so many pleasant things that might be re-
corded Of the opera Inst night that the pa
tIence OF the reader might be wearied, and
so we refrain from further comment.
Pinaforc, as we have said, will be repeat
ed tonight, aud good seats may be secured
at Johnston's. .-.