Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-02-26
MISS EMMA ABBOTT.
A Brilliant Ovation on Her First Appear
ance in Knoxville

| Staubs Opera-house last night. This event
was the first appearance before
Knoxville audience of the justly re-
nowned and ever popular and talented
musician Miss Emma Abbott, supported by
! the strongest opera company on
the American stage. AS fit
ting appreciation of such an event.
| there was assembled an audience, which in
point of numbers, cultivation, and all
things considered, was perhaps never be-
| fore excelled in Knoxville. 1t was an audi
ence truly representative, in every sense of
| the word, composed not alone of Knox
vile music lovers, but they came from the
various towns along the rail-
road, and other points adjacent.
The presentation was the ever popular
| and melodious opera 1.-The Bohemian
Girl" which gives splendid scope for the
exhibition of the vocal powers of the COM
bination. To say that the title role, airline,
meets with an exquisite and perfect rendi-
ton in the hands of Miss Emma Abbott,
but family expresses it. In her first APP
pearauce a perfect ovation was the conse-
quence, and her every subsequent
coming on was the signal for an
outburst of the suppressed enthusiasm
of the audience. As to the singing of Miss
Abbott, words fail us to give an expression
as to its excellence. 1t was an absolute inspi-
ration. Such rare and pure and electrifying
! notes we never heard fall from human lips
/ before. 1t was more ffke the notes of bird
| of song, than that o. "a cultivated human
| voice. The role appears to be specially
adapted to the voice of Miss Abbott, which,
for versatility, power end fexibilty, as well
as purity, is not to be surpassed In her
soft and mellow tones, so faint, and yet SO
clear and distinct in its faintness, she Ger
tainly excels, and the trills and high notes
are executed with such delicacy and finish
as to thoroughly attest the compass and fex-
| Utility of her incompatible voice.
! But her talent is not confined to music.
/ She is absolutely faultless as an actress, and
her every motion is attended with degree
of ease and grace that is not to be approach
cd. She is honest and hard working almost
to fault, and puts her whole soul into the
part she assumes, to an extent that is rarely
to be met with. She took in at a glance the
warm reception which was given her, and as
a measure of appreciation interpolated,
at the beginning of the last act the delight
| ful Italian waltz "Che Gioja," by Mattel.
This wall coucrai pfhar ,opIitiOpc
ere greeted with repeated encores, and
she was called before the curtain as fur
Their manifestation of reciprocated apprecia-
ton. Never before were there such mutual
safe to say that Miss Abbott has captivated
the Hearts of Knoxville music lovers, and to
all appearances the appreciation is mutual.
In the way of support, Miss Abbott is pc
culiarly blessed. In the character of Thad-
deus, Signor Fabrini established, or rather
sustained his reputation as a tenor with few
equals. His is voice of wonderful capac-
ity and briliancy, and in the rendition of
'You'll Remember Me, and other strains, he
received most rapturous applause. Mr..
Alonzo Stoddard, as Count Arnheim, also
won the hearty and appreciative applaudits
of the audience. In Devilshoof and Gyp-
sy Queen, Mr.. Geo. A. Comfy and Miss
Lizzie Annandale, respectively, got in some
magnificent acting, and exhibited vocal
powers that were really surprising. The
chorus and entire support was faultless
throughout, and the grand orchestra con-
Quoted by Signor Tomasi, is not to be sur
passed. The costuming was brilliant and
dazzling, especially that of Miss Abbott in
the closing scene, and the profusion of dia-
monds captivated the eye of everyone. All
contributed to make the first evening of a
Knoxville audience with Miss Abbott, one
of rare enjoyment and pleasure.
PATIENCE TONIGHT.
Tonight, in their farewell appearance,
will be produced the great aesthetic craze
opera Patience" which has been the rage
all over the Union for months past, and
which is the greatest hit of the age. 1t is
the universal opinion of the press every
where that the Abbott company give the
ideal and realistic representation of this
wonderful opera. They give it in real high
comedy and satire, and not in burlesque and
farce, as is done by many of the travelling
companies throughout the country. This is
an opportunity which viii perhaps not be
again presented to our people, and We ex-
> pect to see an immense audience BY
special request, Miss Abbott will sing to.
night THE Last Rose of Summer" This
of itself will amply repay an attendance
The opera will be presented with the fol
lowing unapproachable cast:
Patience, the Dairymaid. .. Emma Abbott
Officers of Dragon Guards:
Col. Calverly. ...............A lonzo Stoddarc
Maj. MuggetRoyd. Arthur W. Tams
Lieutenant..... Duke of Dun
stable...... George Appleby
Mr.. Bunthorne's Solicitor, VIM. McCormacl
Rapturous Maidens:
The Lady Jane. lizzie Annandalt
The Lady Angela -. Clementine Bonheu
The Lady Saphir.. Kate Tam
The Lady Ella. ..................M Marie Hindlt
Archibald GrOsvenor............an Idyllic
Poet. ......................... George Ohm
reginald BunthOrne... Freshly
S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. William Castl
Chorus of Rapturous Maidens.
Chorus of Dragon Guards.
Grand Chorus and Orchestra
e SOME PERSONAL POINTS.
1t is not alone in her stage life and char
g acter that Miss Abbott excels and creates
@ favorable impression, but in her own socia
life she shines out as rare exception
as it was the privilege of
CHRONICLE representative to ascertain
u through a brief but exceedingly pleas
ant and entertaining interview wit
the fair diva, which was obtained throug
the courtesy and and kindness of Mr. Staub
the obhging proprietor of the house. Mis-
Abbott is charming and delightful Ittl
| lady of wonderful vivocitv opJ cor,f;uot;n