The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-04-22
Marie Vanxauslf.

CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG CONCERNING TIL
SUCCESS OF THE YOUNG AMERICAN tBU.
TANTE IN PARIS.
PARIS, April Z, 1S50.-The success that
has attended the DEBUT OF our charming
young countrywoman, Marie Vanzandt,
shows no signs Of abating. On the contrary,
the rising star grows brighter and brighter,
and, as II shines, turns everything at the
Opera Comique 10 gold. Knowing what In
terest America feels in the triumph of its
children, called on several OF the great sing
ers at present in Paris o ask them their Opin.
ion of the new "MIgnon." A. will be seen
from what follows they unanimously en-
dOrse the verdict OF the press and public.
Far from this success OF Mile. VanZandt
being a mere happy stroke OF fortune-an
artistic fash in the par-it promises to be
the precursor Of much greater triumphs.
A day or two ago L called upon Miss Clara
Louise Kellogg, and the conversation fall.
ing naturally on the recent revival Of
Mignon," / asked her whether she con.
sidered the success Of Mile. Nanzandt as
complete In an artistic sense, as it undoubt-
edly is from mere financial point OF view.
a perfect success" replied Miss Kel-
logg.
"Can you tell me whether the numerous
artists present at the de6M were equally
favorable TO the new comer?"
"Wby, yes; most certainly they were f;
even the orchestra, and they are not often
enthusiastic"
"And how did you think her voice stood
the strain OF singing sueh difficult and
trying role ?"
" Admirably. / have sung the part N.Y.
self, and almost feared that the power OF the
voice would have been impaired by natural
emotion. But, to my surprise, it was not
affected in the least"
ain what portion of the opera did you
find Mile. Vanzandt most etlectiye?"
"In the second act. And yet, ind-
vidusllv. the Prayer in the last act
touched me more than all the rest. She
sang il charmingly, with grace and feeling.
The whole house was affected"
"Do you think that her voice has reached
its full power and maturity?"
"By no means. Ii will probably be eight
or ten years more before it is fully deye'
oped. The public may expect plenty vi
new surprises-as great and pleasant as that
Of the other night"
81 noticed that The Paris critics qualified
their praise OF the dfbutdnte by illusions to
her stage inexperienced Did you remark
the crtics?"
$50 little that no one but stage manager
could have detected them. Mile. VanZandt
is inluitively an actress. No training could
have taught her to play the part with such
truth and natural power"
"After that | need hardly ask you whe-
ther you believe she has career before
herr"
81 have no hesitation in saying to you
that no artist so young as Mile. Vanzlndt
ever perhaps gave such promise"
Christine Nilsson was among the warmest
applauders on the night OF Marie Van
zandt's DEBUT. | had quite recently an op'
portunity Of reyeitng 10 the subject in con-
yersati0n with the Swedish diva.
care you as pleased with your young
protfg< as ever, Nine. Nilssen!" l in-
quired.
"Yes, indeed She delighted me when
first heard her in London. Her voice was
well balanced, rich, agreeable in quality,
and managed with no less taste than skill.
1t is all this still, but it has improved im-
mensely."
"That, coming from you, is praise worth
having. But what do you think OF Marie
| Yanzandt's dramatic rowers?"
"Why, every one can sec she is born
aitist," replied Nine. Nilsson. M. Car
yalho's good advice will be useful, but il
win only develop and throw into relief the
artistic gifts OF nature. N. Carvalho is
clever as well as generous. He will know
how to appreciate the jewel he has dis.
covered. Depend upon il, he Will not lei
its brilliancy be duled for want OF proper
| setting"
"Has NJ. Carvalbo given any decided ex
preston TO his opinion OF the new Mignon,
then?"
"Oh, yes. He sees that she has the
hereditary qualities OF an actress. The slight
stage neXperience-almost itself charm,
being welded to so much childish grace
anu daring-will soon be modified by study
and example. The goodwill OF the public
cannot fail to help her.
Nine. Miolan Carvalho. who was present
at the interview, fully shares the flattering
opinion OF her husband and OF the fail
Swedish diva.