The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-09
"THE FLYING DUTcHMAN.n

Wagners opera. 1.-The FLYING Dutchman," has
been presented to indianapolis audiences on sew
eral occasions previous to its rendition on yes
terday afternoon. and an extended notice Of its
characteristics is not necessary. therefore, at
this time This opera was written before Wag
ner had fully developed his peculiar theories in
regard to the use of music as an expression of
poetical thought, and there is, therefore, not
such al absence of pleasing melodies as is the
case in some of his later works Notwithstand
ing this it must be said that three hours of the
Emusic of the future in its modified and most
pleasing form is rather exhausting to any save
the most pronounced Wagnerite.
OF the presentation as whole. and of the ex-
ecution of the various parts only praise can be
spoken. Mr. Myron Whitney, who has fire.
Qaently appeared before Indianapolis people in
concert and oratorios filled the role of Daland.
the Norwegian captain very acceptably. OF his
dramatic ability not much can be said; but his
voice, which has lost none Of its fine qualities is
well adapted to the part William Ludwig, the
Dutchman won the favor of the audience from
his first appearance, and was several times
greeted with warm applause. Miss Christine
Dessert has strong and clear, though not
particularly sweet or sympathetic voice.
and rendered the somewhat trying role
of Senta in satisfactory manner.
The chorus. of which Monday nights
audience had no opportunity to judge, was excel
lent, the male voices being especially good. The
opera was we'll put upon the stage, the scenic eff
fects meeting all expectations and containing
one or two features such as the electric display,
which were new and quite impressive. The only
hitch in the proceedings was in the closing scene.
when, from some cause. the phantoms of Senta
and the Dutchman failed to rise from the waves
at the proper moment and finally appeared with
the maiden in insecure position furnished by
three legged chair on the rim of the horizon.
The ballet did not appear at t. -~atinee. out of
Difference, perhaps, to the suppos~P Opposition of
ladies to such exhibitions.
VISITORS FROM NEIGHBoRrNG CITIES.
Among the visitors outside the city, who were
in attendance at the opera performances yester-
day afternoon and evening were the following:
FRANKFORT. NJ. Cast Mrs. j. N. Cast, Mrs. j. NJ.
c. Adams, Mrs. j. B. Paris, Mrs. Melia Cheer Mrs.
IIafayette-Hal. c. Korly r. I'll. McGrath, H. A.
Gosling: w J: Cunningham and NJ V. Stuart
Crawfordsvine--J q White
Martinsv;lle-Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Pierce, W. A.
Mars Miss Ella Harrison. Mrs. T. NJ. Cunningham,
Miss n. I. Cunningham, Walt Percy.
Rchmond-Mss Howard. IL. B. Payne, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Renego, Miss Lee.
Peru-Thomas Hemphil: G. A. Pollock Mrs. Geo.
Mrs. William Constant, Miss Anna Constant Mr.. c.
A. Pollock, Miss Graham, Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Lock
wood
Bedford-W G. Winstanley.
Anderson--Joseph Eckhaus and wife.
Spencer-Edward Ocott. Miss Ada Kirby Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Robbins, Miss Emma Fletcher
Wabash-W II. McNamee, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w.
Morse.
Hartford City--Mrs. and Mrs W. III. Carroll.
Thornton-W. c. Burk.
Connersville-Mr. and Mrs. j. N. Huston.
Shelbyve-Mr. and Mrs. John Blessing, G. j. Fes-
tlebew and lady.
Rushville-E IL. Mang, NJ s. Moon.
Columbus~-Mr and Mrs. p. H. Mccormick, Miss
Anna Doup. Miss Carroll Miss Schuartzkoft.
Dublin-W. III. Reynolds.
Evansvie-S. s. Scantlin, Frank Pritchatt, Mr..
Huston, Mrs. D. j. Mackey, Miss Anna Mackey.