The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
TIE NEVADA CONCERT.

Despite the fearful ventilation, or rather the
fearful lack of ventilation, in Plymouth Church,
last night, and disposition to string out an al
ready long programme by repeated encores ON
the part of the audience which passed decidedly
beyond the point of good taste and breeding.
the Nevada concert proved to be one of the most
artistic and delightful entertainments ever
given in Indianapolis The company with
Nine. Nevada is a strong one,
first of whom should be mentioned
Mons Lewita. the pianist. Nothing could be
finer than his rendition of Chopin's nocturne
and Beethoven 8 Moonlight Sonata. The tender
grace of their melody foated from his sympa-
thetic touch and fell upon the ears and hearts Of
the audience like benediction. Signor Casati,
the violinist. is frst-class performer, play
ing, as well, with intelligent expression as
with remarkable technical skill and power.
His own tarantelle was well received, but his
best performance was the Faust Fantasia. which
was honored with furious encore, to which he
responded with Yankee Doodle" variations
Slgnor Butt has more than an average baritone
voice, with clear, open and easy manner. His
Figaro song, from 1.-THE Barber" was capitally
DONE and justly earned the compliment of an
encore His voice was also heard to good advan-
tage in the "Crucifx" duo, a repe-
tition of which was also forced. Vere-
net is strong tenor, with a voice
and manner that somehow recall Brignoli, that
old time prince of the stage Vergnet carried
things by storm in his first aria from Mozart,
and after that he had his own way. Of Nevada
herself it may be said that she justified her high
reputation. Her voice is remarkably pure, lia-
uid, rich and resonant in its belllike tone and
with fexibility almost phenomenal. Her man
ner is somewhat light; seems to be patterned
too much after Patti's-"kittenish," so to speak,
and which detracts adegree from the dignity and
effect of her performance. However, she is not
constructed In any way upon heavy plan, and
were she to attempt to assume severe manners
would make a dreadful failure of it. In form
and feature, in voice and method, she is an airy
fairy; but trifie less archness and stage
coquetry would make a better setting for
her rare and radiant voice. and which,
by the way, has good volume with it's
other qualities The vocal exercise from "The
Carnival of Venice" ELECTED tempest of ap-
plause, to which she responded with two stanzas
of Home. Sweet Home These were delicately
given, with artistic grace yet there was not be-
hind them that depth which caused Missions
"Swanee River to melt an audience to tears.
But. as has been said, taken for all in all, the
events which Indianapolis will recall with pleas
ure.
At Erglish's, next week, 1.-THE Hidden Handn
will be the attraction for the first three nights
The Museum and Zoo give the usual matinees
this afternoon. At the former "After Darknis be-
ing played and at the latter the Great Western
Specially Company is the attraction.
MAY Blossom" will be repeated at the Grand
this afternoon and tonight for the last time.
The coming attraction is Charles H. Hoyt's en-
joyable comedy, "A Rag Baby" the first three
nights of next week. 1t made very decided hit
here last season, and will be presented this time
by the original company, with Frank Daniels in