Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-06
TIRE BOSTON IDEALU.
A memorable Event In the History of Mu-
steal Entertainments In ST. Paul.

steal Entertain ments In st. Paul.
Anticipation is seldom met with so full a
measure of realization as was the case last
night when the Boston Ideal English Opera
company made its debut in st. Paul. Much
was expected and more was acceded. The au-
dience was a representative st. Paul audience
composed of people of taste and culture,
and those whose reading, if not their expert
ence, had taught them what is good and what
is bad in the art Of music. These same people
crowded the Opera house last week, and were
apathetic before the worn charms OF the
paSse prima donna, the ancient tenor, the
monotonous contralto, and the mediocre pl-
anist, and accorded merited praise to the fine
baritone and the excellent violinlst. To use
vulgarism they quickly sized down Kellogg
and her party, and now, regret the two bright
dollars they squandered for admission,
while five dollar note would not have been
begrudged if the Ideals could have been their
choice.
But comparisons are odious. Let us talk
of something pleasant. We commenced well,
but switched off to pen the expressions heard
from the critics that passed out OF the Opera
house last evening.
The performance of "Fatinitza," a bright,
sparkling French opera, which, of course,
was not, and could not, be performed in all its
native broadness and suggestiveness by Boston
ideals of propriety, was, as given last even
ing, one of the smoothest, most finished and
most satisfactory ever given IN st. Paul. 10
fact it is impossible to remember any operate
rendition which equaled it in ensemble and
perfection. Every detail in the rendition was
satisfactory, and the immense congregation of
listeners were moved as unit in acknowledg-
ing the success.
Space will not permit of critical analysis
of the opera and the artists. OF the opera,
suffice it to say that anglicized it is beautiful
and attractive to a cultivated American audi
ence, abou 1ding in delicious gems of melody,
and delightful gushes of harmony.
Of course Miss Addie Phillips, CHATS old
style and must be pardoned for the sake of old
times,) was both the hero and the heroine of
the opera. She was marvelOusly fine. Her
acting was perfect, and even in the most fem
mime scenes she never for moment forgot the
martial bearing of male character. Her sing
ing was as usual finished and satisfying, those
rich resonant tones for which she has so long
been famed, lacking never whit of their old
magic.
But hold, Miss Marie Stone was also hero
inc. Well there were two herolnes and one
hero in the persons of two lady artists. Miss
Phillips played double. 1t seems impossible
that Miss Stone could have ever been in finer
voice than last evening. She did exquisite
work, her liquid tones seeming softer and
sweeter than ever before. She had several
quite intricate aras, and she displayed dis
thickness and eyenness of execution most en-
trancng.
Mr. Whitney was truly superb in the char
acter of Count Timofey, his broad, deep voice
resounding with magnificent effect. He is
indeed the basso profundo par excellence OF
the American stage, while his action was
judicious and we'll conceived.
We all know that Tom Carl can sing, and
that he is a tenor of the highest degree OF at
tainment. He did himself full justice last
evening, and showed fresh and perhaps
u expected powers as an actor just here II
IS i'm DOsslble to refrain from noting the eX-
qusite harmony which this quartette of sing
ers rendered ut tie end of the first act. II was
entitled to the rapturous recall it attained.
Good Harry Barnabee, is the FUNNIEST man
that ever had a splendid voice attached to q
natural comedy spirit, and fine person to
fortify it, that ever mantaired the genuip
dignity of true musician. If Harry had not
had the real old Boston innate manhood in
him he would long ago have been spoiled on the
minstrel or variety stage, although he might
have, and could now hold an emminent posi-
ton as a comedian on the dramatic stage.
Well, he was too funny in the character of
Izzet Pasha and he sings about as well as he
did "when we were boys"
But are they all stars? Well stop with
George rockingham at any rate. While this
gentleman had little singing to do, he showed
true genius as a character actor, enactlng
the Dutchman, Steipann, with rare excellence.
1t was easy to discover that he can sing-and
sing we'll
The chorus was exceptionally good, and an
unusual opportunity was afforded of judging
of it, as in the harem scene many of the young
ladies had opportunities of displaying their
voices, and they were, without exception,
melodious and true, while in the male chO-
ruses the voices were found to be remarkably
well-balanced and pure. A thorough training
was evident throughout both in the chorus
and the orchestra, showing the guidance OF a
master musician. The costumlng was superb,
and finally all was as it should be, and hence
the satisfaction.
On account of some special arrangements
with the principals it is found impossible to
givc"The Bells of Bonneville" to morrow after
noon, and the management feels that the pub
lie will not be disappointed at the substitu-
ton of 1.-THE Pirates of Penzance," which is
comparatively new to st. Paul, and which will
be given in elegant style by this fine COM
pany.
Following is the cast for "La Mascot
which is to be given to night, ard it will be
an event, as it will introduce two artists of ex-
eeptional excellence, Miss Geraldine Ulmar
aud Mr.. W. II. Fessenden:
Bettina, the Mascot .. Miss Geraldine Ulmar
Fiametta, daughter of Lorenzo. .............
Miss Lizzie Burton
Pippo, Shepherd. ............M Mr.. Tom Carl
Lorenzo XVII, Prince of Piombino. ........"
Mr.. Fl. G. Barnabee
Rocco, Farmer. :. Mr.. George rockingham
Frederick, Prince of Pisa. Mr.. W. 81. Fessenden
Parafanti, Sergeant. Mr.. j A: Laughrin
Matheo, 1nnkeeper. ...... Mr.. G. Kammerlee
Physician :. ....M Mr.. A. E. Nichols
PAGES TO THE KING.
Carlo. ............ Miss Marie Coleman
Marco. .......... Miss Zephie Dir smore
Angelo. ........M Miss Florence Reed
Luegi Miss May Calef
Paolo. Miss Hattie Brown
Pluto Miss Carrie Kammerlee
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