The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE DDEATG

THE IDEALS
The Ideal Opera Company made its first appear
ance this season under its new manager last eve
ming at City Hall, before very large, musical,
and highly fashionable audience. The
large attendance, at an entertainmt ut
outside of the Stockbridge course, proved
how popular this celebrated musical organization
is with our public. As the old favorites appeared
each one was greeted with long continued
applause.
Adams "Giralda' is one Of the brightest and
most melodious operas known to the stage, and
was given for the first time in this city All those
who heard "The Weathercock,' when produced
by the Ideals two seasons ago, were
prepared for something very attractive
In Giralda, and they were not dis
appointed The music is rich in Spanish col
orng, and the orchestration is delightful Some of
the accompaniment were more taking even
than the vocal score and this was especially no.
tceable in the delicious waltz aeccompaniment
to the ensemble near the close of the second act
The orchestra was well in hand and showed care
full drill on the part Of Mr. studey, the conductor
case and fulfls its proper vocation Of auxiliary to
the musical score. Its wit and humor is very fair
ana tnere were several occasions in which the
ripple OF merriment frequently ran through the
audience. The chorus was large, and composed
Of y9gthf1l voices and displayed attention.
The soloists last night were Miss Stone in the
part OF Giralda, Miss IAgnes Huntington as the
Mr. Barnabee as Don Japhet Mr. . Tom Karl afo as
Don Manuel. and Mr.. Herndon Morsell as
Dromez With the exception Of Mr. Macdonald
was apologized for, all the artists were In fine
s voice ana sang and acted with great spirit and
with its runs and trills, was heard to especial adj
vantage In the Duet with Mr. Karl-"Iiope has
hean tne SECOND act and IN her song, with
manded. Messrs. Karl and MorselI had a beau
thu duet In the first act: "The priest is wating
MISS Agnes Huntington. who made her debut, has
rlch, mellow contralto, which she uses with fa-
cility; The music last night was apparently
little high for her, but she phrased charmingly
her Enumeration was clear and agreeable and
ner Deautlful song "Ahi weary brow' in the third
act all her best qualities of voice were especially
displayed and she was deservedly encored Mr.
the Lord Chamberlain While Mn Mo adSe sggoa as
with exceeding brilliancy as the Miller All the
concerted music was given dellciously and the OPP
the rich court dress of Miss Huntington.
IhiS afternoon the "Musketeers' will be given
at the matinee at ESQ O'Clock, and the aBohemi
an Girf az the evening performance.
STUART ROGERS.
Stuart Rogers is one of the most remarkable re-
citers and impersonators In the country He APP
peared in Portland last season to the delight of
every one who had the pleasure of seeing him. He
will open the Y. M. G. A. course at City Hail.
Monday night, and tickets should be secured at
Stockbrdge's at once.
NOTES.
The Howsons have disbanded and will not be
here next week.
y Mary Anderson has returned safely to New
The Magistrates, Puero's new comedy. pro-
o. at Days New York, Is said by the Times
TO contain laugh in every line, and hold the
hearer captive for three hours
Saints and Sinners will be the next prc5uc
ton at Madison Square Theatre, New York.