The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-17
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GRAND PERA-HoUsE-''TH GYPSY BARON
Conrieds Opera Company, producing 1.-THE
Gypsy Baron" appeared at the Grand Opera
house last night. Both company and opera were
new to Indianapolis, but came heralded as the
best organization of its class before the public
To say that to the mind of last nights audience
it clearly established its right to that reputation
is to convey but feeble idea of the appreciation
with which the performance was received. The
opera is the latest production of Johann Strauss,
Saens MaS the su
the composition, for nothing of mediocre
quality to be expected from the composer of
THE Merry War; THE Queens Lace Handker-
chief" and Prince Methuselah," but in his lat
est he has fairly surpassed himself, and 1.-THE
Gypsy Baron" considered from either the stand
point of musician or dramatist, is the superior of
his earlier works. The music is light and is
noticeably free from the catchy airs Of the aver
age comic opera: in fact. there is decided
smack of the grand opera in some of the
choruses. The dramatic effects and tableaux
are particularly good, and called forth the heart
lest applause, double encore being
awarded at the close of each of the
first two acts. The costumes are
aew and bright, the scenery unusually hand
some and the ensemble all that could be wished
for. Considered individually, the company
could not be well improved upon at any point
we'll known to her auditors and appeared to
most excellent advantage. She has a sweet,
clear voice of remarkable strength and sang her
part with exquisite taste. Mr.. Harry De Lorme
has robust voice and established himself
as strong favorite at the outset, although suf-
fering from slight hoarseness. He is the
perior of tenors of Mr.. William Castles pres
ent calibre. Miss Lydia ,ONeill male
pronounced hit as Arsena, and was the recipient
of q handsome floral tribute from friends in the
audience Nor should Miss Yen Donhoff be . sS,
gotten as Czpra, an OLD gypsy woman. diff.
cult part we'll sung and excellently acted; nor
Miss ReiEerth, as Mrabea; nor Signor Tacliers,
as Ottocar. Jacques Kruger took the role OF
Zsupan with credit In short, there is not a
weak point in the cast OF principals, while the
cncrus is or extra strength splendidly drilled,
and efficient The drill in the last act is complex,
and excelenty executed 1t is only fair to say
that no audience has left the operahouse this
season so we'll pleased with the entertainment
given them as that of last night. There has
been no advance in prices. and the engagement
will doubtless be brilliant success which it
richly merits.
NOTES.
Taken from Life" is doing large business at
the Museum, and giving excellent satisfaction
1t will run during the remainder of the week.
The Keller performances at English's continue
to please the people who come to see them.
They are unique, mysterious and altogether en-
tertaining. They will be repeated tonight and
tomorrow night. and at special matinee to.
morrow afternoon.
The barrel race at the Virginia avenue Rink
last evening, was largely attended. There were
four contestants, and the race was won by Will
Davis. The distance was half mile, and the
prize was a Communication ticket. There will be
to fifteen years, on Saturday afternoon, for
fancy skating