The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-07-12
ADJUSTMENTS.

An agreeable novelty is offered the musical public
this week in the performances of the Mexican
Typical Orchestra. This organization las proved
very popular wherever it has appeared having had
more successful tour than any musical troupe now
the road. The originality OF the programme the
novelty of many Of the instruments relied for the
principal effects and the superiority OF the Roloists
all features which have attracted attention and
applause. This troupe are only engaged for four |
nights, beginning TINS evening. There Will he an
more NetrS, speaking OF the performances OF this
orchestra, says: "Seldom has an audience in Bat- |
more ever listened TO 80 delightful musical enter
tanmeni as that given at Fords Grand Opera House
last night by the Mexican Typical Orchestra, and
never has one so novel and unique been presented
by any combination OF artists. 1t is difficult con-
vey an adequate impression of the unkeness Of this
orchestra to all others, and only by personal ex-
perence can any one obtain correct idea of Its eX
quiste capabilities. Many of the instruments used
are strange to the ears Of the Baltimore public, but
and sweetness Of tone The solosts In the orchestra
come here almost unheralded, yet the listener feels
as he hears the wondrous melody that they draw
from the strings an emotion of surprise that they
should exist and he not have heard of them before
The impression made on the audience last night was
evidently one Of establishment well delight.
Both solos sand concerted pieces were listened to
with wrapt attention rarely accorded TO orchestral
music by mixed audience, and scarcely had the
notes of the last strain OF each number
died away when enthusiastic bursts of ap-
plause rang through the house from orches-
ira TO galleries the programme was in the main
made up of the lighter compositions of prominent
composers together with Mexican and American
ton OF the music TO the sultrness of the weather
doubtless served to prevent any weariness or dis
comfort on the part OF those present The pro-
gramme consisted OF three parts, the first being
devoted to concerted pieces. Ambrose ThOmass
srtnse from Raymond nn was s the Is nmSer
serenade from Schubert and an arrangement Of
Mexican dances completed the lis, selected. With
wonderful precision and harmony, with extreme
beauty of shading and delicacy of expression, and
with exceptional spirit and emphasis the orchestra
did its work, the blending of the instruments form
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tone volume. The overture and the Mexican dances
were in particular rendered with brilliancy and
splendid effect. BY request of prominent gentle.
man present, |. La Paloma, an old Spanish concerted
piece, was added TO the programme and created
solOlsts. The first number was q bandalon solo
from Norma by Senior T. Zarinana. The ban
Su s ene Is ma Esr IN
bearing more resemblance TO that OF a large
music-box than anything familiar TO the ears In
ment with remarkable Bkl rendering several of the
well-known airs Of Norma with great expression
Signor Carlos Curt then performed brilliant xylO-
phone solo, the composition of his brother, the dis
present had ever heard any soul put into xylophOne
music before but as the brilliant runs and Intricate
variations sounded on the keys the utmost deiicacy
OF expression was impaired 10 them. The softest
pisnissimo notes were as clear and distinct as the
loudest and strongest The audience was de-
sons shouting bravo and sgnor Curt had TO give
another selection 10 restore quiet. But the success
81 ane eReg was senor Al Son s9
violnst. His notes are remarkable for their purity
and sustained eyenness; and his mastery OF the in
strument IL superb The notes ON the low string
were as rich and mellow AZ those OF a violOncelloand
the high notes were as sweet and pure az those Of
MIN at the Conclusion '' OF the solo, and sf' The
house was fairly Wild with enthusiasm when
he responded with the Carnival of Venice.
Senior Figueroa delighted the audience with series
of violin pyrotechnlcs, which showed wonderful
mastery OF the instrument and remarkable tech
niaue. The concluding part OF the programme con-
sisted OF Won suppe's graceful .Pique Dance
polka, entitled american ladies', composed by
Eirector Curt; and potpourri of Mexican dances
and American national airs, all OF which were en-
10 term this orchestra the most interesting musical
combination that visited Baltimore. Its list OF
Instruments embrace bandalons, the salterlo, ian IN
srument OF ninety-nne siringsD bass guitars, yio-
Inns, harps and several Others and It's solosts on
each OF these instruments artists OF rare and In
some cases OF unapproached excellence"
There is little which can be said about the conin.
uation OF the summer opera season at Albaugh's
The succession OF highly successful productions will
this week be continued with lolanthe," Of the
best the Gilbert and Sullivan eatircal operas The
cast Will include Miss Mary Beebe, Miss Rosa
Cooke, Miss Minnie Layton, Mr.. Louis Delange, MIR.
w. ii. West, Mr.. y. II. SandfoTd Miss Agnes Stone,
Miss Rheta Mann, Miss Isle Leigh, Mr.. George Ap.
peby, Mr.. :. w. Keen, Mr.. Alex. Clark, and a full
chorus, new costumes, scenery, properties etc.
Next week Fatnitza viii he the attraction, with
Miss Jennie Winston as Vladimir.
The complimentary benefit TO Mr.. Harold Fors-
berg at Willard Hall Wednesday evening Will he an
occasion OF interest," attractive and novel Till IL
arranged. The dramatlzaton OF " Dora VIII be
given by a company comprising Miss Gay Robertson,
Miss Daisy lIodgknson, MessrH. William Lackey,
James A. Maboney, ana Harold Forsberg. Miss
sing quartette, and the farce "The Widows Vie
tim y WILL be enacted by Messrs. Albert 4. RIDDLE,
z w; FIawley, Misses May Mccawiey, Farrar, and