Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-22
"F4TINITZ-4."

The Opera house was illedby fashion
able audience last night to hear the Boston
Ideal Opera company in their, rendition of
Won Suppe's pleasant and tuneful opera
"Fatinitza." 1t probably would not have
made much difference which of the several
operas in their repertoire had been select
ed for the opening night, SO we'll founded
is the popularity of the Ideals with the
music-loving people of st. Paul, but the
choice was judicious, as the sparkling
composition served admirably to bring
out the acting strength aud
vocal capabilities of the company.
Before noticing the performance it might
be timely to mention the densely packed
audience which greeted "Fatinitza,' as be-
ing the most cogent argument for the
necessity of new and commo dious Opera
house in st. Paul. The seating capacity
of the present Opera house is not large
enough by at least third OF extra occa-
is too small for concerted action.
The performance last night was admir-
able for its combination of graceful and
sprightly acting and choice vocalization
of the numerous sweet airs of melodious
score.
The Opera was richly costumed in
| instances where display was called for, the
scenery was Indifferent and the orchestra
ton good. The chorus distinguished it
self on two or three occasions last night.
the general effect, however, being not so
| imposing as was looked for, this being il
is not so very strong in the concerted
numbers.
| The features of the cast were Miss Stone,
as the princess; Miss Mathilde Phillips
as ''Fatinitza;' Mr.. Whitney as the count
| Mr.. Barnabee as Pasha, and Tom Karl as
the correspondent, not to omit the Sergt
| Steipaun, of Geo. rockingham, Mr.. Nc
Carthy and Mr.. Nichols. Miss Phillips
was in good voice, and enacted her part
with grace and vivacity. The Count Kant
chakoff, of Mr.. Whitney, was finished
| character, gruff, brusque, and capitally
sung.
Mr.. Barnabee distinguished himself as
Izzel Pasha. His singing was good, but
his actiag was far more captivating. Mr..
Karl's characterization of the Bohemian
was well sung and cleverly enacted, his
solo in the second act being particularly
aood The vocal numbers by Miss Stone
were among the chief events of the even
ing. Her voice is sweet and LIQUID, and
does not crate or whistle in the upper
notes, and it is EN- rloyed with a grace and
skill very caphTat;ng.
Her sleighing solo in the first act was
very piquant AID charming. The quar-
tet in this act was also admirable, and
received a deserved encore. In the second
act the duet by Miss Phillips and Miss
Stone, proved refreshing treat and the
sextet was one of the finest efforts of the
performance. iMr. Karl's solo was render
ed with power and beauty of sentiment
but perhaps the most pleasing vocal fea.
ture of the performance was the trio, il
the third act by Miss Phillips, Mr.. Kar
and Miss Stone. The selection was mark
ed with vivacity, unison, harmony of ton'
and beauty of coloring.
The audience became very enthusiastic
here and insisted on double encore.
The performance last night was. on thu
whole, satisfactory, combining in NANTES
tation singularly fine vocal ability and
} histrionic power of a very high order o
excellence.
ssThe Pirates of Penzance' will be givel
at to-day's matinee, and tonight "Pa
tience."
''The Marriage of Figaro" underlined
for Friday evening, will not be produced
general desire having been expressed 70
the substitution of SThe Bohemian Girl.
In this Mr.. Whitney will appear in hi
great role of Count Arnheim, and Nj
| Karl as Rudolph, supported by an exceI
J t1onally strong cast. The change will n
doubt be gratifying to the public at larg