Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-05
ANUS EBTENTS.
A Brilliant Week at the Theatre-The
Thomas Concert Last Night-The At
trnctfnns for Coming Evenings.

A Brilliant Week at the Theatre-The
Thomas Concert Last Night-The At
fractions for Coming Evenings.
The grand symphony concert under the
direction Of Theodore Thomas, at the
Theatre last night, was one Of the nnest
interpretations Of classical music that
savannah has ever been accorded the
privilege of hearing. The audience,
though not so large as the management
had anticipated. was composed of the
most intelligent and cultured people oil
the CITY. who showed high appreciation
\ Of the music rendered by the famous or
chestra Of the new world.
In the direction of his magnificent or
cbestra Mr.. Thomas displays his great
ability. and to those who hear him. 1t Is no
wonder that he has acquired fame among
the most distinguished musicians OF the
ACE. The masterpieces Of the great au-
fEo~s arc handled bv him with wonderful
skin and last night the audience was
held. from the beginning 10 the
end. i'm obedience to the VIII OF
the performers. The programme, instead OF
being composed entirely of the severely
classic music. was diversified with
lighter compositions, yet within the Dig
uitv Of a high order Of art. Each inter-
uretatiOn was received with applause,
ANA an the conclusion Of the first part OF
the programme with the symphonic power
les Preludes.' by List. the audience
kept up a long applaud. In the second
mart the overture wilhelm Tell' was, by
request. substituted for the BAL Cos
tume.- bv Rubenstein, and was given
with wonderful effect. The Yioloncell0
solo bv MIR. Adolph HurtdoZan was
a feature OF the programme and was en-
Enthusiastically received. The concert was
a revelation from the great masters, and
was one Of the rare events in savannah 5
musical history.
This evening Miss Carrie Swain will
omen two nights engagement In the
comedy. Cad the Tom Boy ms play
was written expressly Tor MISS swan,
and in the leadIngrole the talented young
actress has won a wide popularity. The
sale Of seats indicates a good house.
The presentation of the "Raiah'' on
FRIDAY and Saturday evenings, and Sat
urdav matinee. promises to be one Of the
chief amusement events of the season.
The interest is heightened by the fact that
the ..Raiah" is 10 be enacted here by the
regular Madison Square home company,
and will De embelIished by scenery made
i'm duplicate Of the original and painted
by the same artists.
The "Rajah' has just closed nighly
successful engagement in New Orleans,
and the press Of that city were compli-
mentary in alluding to the play. company
and scenery. The Picdgune, under date
Of November %, said:
..The .Rajah' is handsomely staged. The
set for the third act IN particular, Is the
handsomest ever seen on the stage. 1t Is the
glade scene. with rustic bridges, rocks, real
running water. trees with beautl1uI peIspec-
tive ana charming effect Of light. Il Is a
picture. and delights through the whole act.
The other sets are also marvels of beauty.
The Raiah is snCularly charming and de-
lishtful throughout
4 telegram TO Manager Johnson from
the manager Of the Hess Opera Company
received last night. states the company
Will appear in this city on Monday and
Tuesday. the 10th and 18th instants.
The sale of seats will begin at Davis
Pros fo-TuOrr0yV morning.