Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-03-06
THE FARGNI CONCERT.
Grand Operaflc Etertainment
Inst Might

Last Night.
A large and highly cultured audience
at the Grand Opera House last evening
we're entertained by signior Farini's first
operatic concert, which fully merited
the applause bestowed on each number
Of the select and classical programme.
The taste for farcical plays and enter
tainments Of the common order is fast
becoming satiated ip Los Angeles, and
our people are educated up 10 the stand
ard operatic music, being critical though
not exacting, and appreeiative in the ex-
treme, especially when the difficult mu.
sic of great masters has been acceptably
given by home talent.
The first number Of the evening was
"Kigololto," by Verdi, quartette sung
by Mrs. w. II. Gilbert, Miss |. Wise
man, Mr.. Gardner and Signior Farini,
and was warmly received by the audi
Unce.
BY request Meyerbeer's Covetina Ro-
berto followed and was sung charmingly
by Miss Lillian Breed, who has clear,
resonant soprano voice OF remarkable
com pass, extending on the higher notes
fully three octavss. For an encore she
sung a sweet lullaby with delightful
pathos.
The Flower Song, from Faust, by
Gounod, was sung by Miss M. Cowper
in very acceptable manner. She has a
high soprano voice for future polish and
development.
MIR. Gardner's rendition Of 1.-THE
Shades OF Evening" was good, though
his voice is not evenly mOdulated.
The duet of Mrs. Gilbert and Signor
Farini in the "Two Fishers" by Gabussi.
was spleudidly rendered and fully de-
served the rapturous applause given.
iss Nell Garter gave selection from
"Tho Grand Scene from Lucia, by Don.
izetti, displaying careful training and a
thorough knowledge of all the difficult
passages OF her music.
Part second OF the programme opened
with the first act from the opera OF
Martha, Miss Annie Wiseman in the
role OF Lady Harriet, Miss Ida Wise.
man as Nancy, and Mr.. w. G. Stone as
Lord Tristan. The company appeared
in full costume, with appropriate stage
settings, and won universal applause
for their excellent acting and charming
voices. The Misses Wlseman are we'll
known here for their musical
talents, aud no criticism except
the most commendatory could be made
of their performance last evening. Miss
Annie has tine high soprano voice oi
splendid quality and range, and the most
difficult notes are sounded clear and dis.
tinct with that confidence and precision
acquired by constant study and arduous
practice.
Miss Ida Wiseman is also an accom-
plished vocalist and is very popular in
musical circles. She possesses pleas
ing mezzo-soprano voice, and has ad'
vanced wonderfully in the last few
months.
The Grand Scene from "Traviata" was
considered by many to be one OF the
most enjoyable numbers, and the singing
of Mrs. w. H.. Gilbert i'll the charae-
ter of Violetta as well as the act
ing, proclaimed her to be fnultless.
She has regular dramatic soprano
voice of great power, denoting years OF
|
The entire fourth act, from Ii Trova-
tore, concluded the evenings entertain.
ment with the following cast;
Leonora 80. .-....... Miss Jennie Winston
Azucena ....,.... Miss Minnie Hance
Maurice ..a....-., ...... Dr. Albert Je1ery
Count D'Luna .......... =. Sig. A. Farini
Ruiz. .. Mr.. W. G. Stonne
As Leonora, Miss Winston interpreted
the character correctly, and her fine
voice was well displayed, showing
marked improvement since her last pub
lie appearance.
Miss Minnie Hance is a natural act
ress, and her portrayal of Azucena was
realistic and exceptional. Her voice is
sweet and pure, especially in the higher
notes, and her fine personation will be
remembered with pleasure by all who
witnessed il.
Signior Farini made aworthy Count, and
his rich, deep voice bespoke the calling
of the mana master Of classical music
Signor Farini is undoubtedly thorough
instructor Of music, as the rapid adj
vancement of his pupils demonstrates.
Mr.. W. Stone is also deserving OF COM
mendation. The concert was a success
in every way, and frequent efforts Of
this nature assist in cultivating an ap-
probation of fine music and lift the art
Of music to a higher standard in our
home circles. The floral decorations
were profuse and beautiful. Miss Jen.
ME Winston received three floral DIS
kets of unique design. Miss L. Breed,
large basket of choice flowers. Mrs.
Gilbert received floral offering
designed as an open door to
fame, composed OF roses, dai'
sizes, smilax, marigold aud other
exotcs, also basket and two bouquets.
Miss Minnie Hance was the recipient
of handsome floral ship, composed of
fuchias and roses, and basket of mari
gold. Signior Farini may well be pleased
with the reception of his pupils last
evening and the favorable opinion of all
who were present at his first operate
entertainment.