St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-26
GRAND ITALIAN OPERA.
Col. MRplesOn:s Company Opens 10
am Enthusiastic Audience.

The performance of Verdrs grand opera,
''La Trayiata," at the opera house last
evening marked an era in the musical his
tory of ST. Paul. Col MaplesOn has given
us true grand Italian opera by a company
complete and perfect in all essentials.
In ''Travata" Verdi has embodied the
story of the love and sad sufferings of
the heorine of Dumas affecting narrative,
Camille, with wonderful faithfullness and
skill. 1t is a work that will live forever,
despite the protests of hypocritical people
who depTecate its motive. How well the
sentiment OF the play is welded to the mu-
steal Interpretation can only be understood
when it is entrusted TO such artists as were
cast for the opera last night. 1t is not our
proposition to pass everything as faultless.
for that would be unfair to both public and
managers. There was a manifest hesita-
ton or uncertainty in several tempos which
may fairly be laid to the charge of the di-
rector, who, owing to the illness of Sgnor
ArdIti, was obliged TO assume the baton.
The faults were slight, the eXcellencieS
many. NOrdlca made a most salts
factory Violetta, giving her music
with a delicious finish and grace.
She was particularly happy in her closing
of the first act in the grand cavatina
''Sempre liberia degg' 10, and was the re-
cipient of two merited recalls. Her dra-
matte talent and gift of acting were best
displayed in the second and third acts,
where true versatility was demanded, and
she met the requirements braVely and we'll
If her voice seemed sometimes to lack
resonance and carrying power, it was UNI
doubleday due to timiditY born of a doubt
of the support of the director. Her rendi-
N oh fnr
and probably surprise to many, who were
not prepared fol such achievement.
SgnOr Giannini undoubtedly disap-
pointed his auditors more than any one of
the principals. lie was nervous or i'll,
and while he sang with admirable finish,
showing splendid schooling. he deyiated
from the key SO often as TO make IL painful
In his bravura numbers he effected some
fine results, but in his subdued vocalism he
suffered his voice to fall from the pitch.
Of De Anna but one sentiment existed
and that was most complimentary. His
rich, sweet, trained baritone filled the part
to perfection, and his ariaS "Pura SiccOme
un Angelo" and "Di Provenza ii Mar"
viii long be remembered by those who
heard them. The support was acceptable.
and the Interpretation of pretty ballet
diversion by Nine. Cavalazzi
WAS NEI.N ACCEPTABLE.
! This lady is truly lie embodiment of grace.
and such skill as hers has never before been
seen thus far Northwest. The corps de
ballet" while not numerically strong. was
graceful and nimble and performed q
charming feature in the grand ensemble
that closed the second act. The chorus
was strong and well trained and with the
skillful orchestra worked up some good re-
suits.
Tonight will be grand occasion, the
principals of the company joining
in the rendition of MOZart's spIen-
did opera, Don Giovanni" With
Hauk, Nordica, Dotti, Ravelli, Cherubini
and Del Puente, combination is afforded
! such as it would be almost impossible to
| equal. Signor Ardiu will undoubtedly be
! in his place and the magnificent compost
! ton will receive a thoroughly satisfactory
! treatment.
At the Saturday matinee The charming
and talented young prima donna Alma
FnhStrom will make her St. Paul debut in
Martha" 1t will be a notable occasion.
! Among those present last night were no
ticed: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Keogh, DIR. A.
Sehiffmann and lady, Drs. James and Fulton,
! Gov. and Mrs. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. D. c.
Shepherd, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shepherd, Mr..
and Mrs. S. Newell Mrs. L. B. Clarke,
J MI. MIS- W. Il. LlEltner.
Mr.. and p. II. Kelly and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Manufacturer. Mr.. and Mrs.
G. II. Finch and family, MIR and Mrs. s. c.
Cook, Mr.. and Mrs. p. Verplanck. Mr.. C.
Gordon and Miss Hammond, Judge w. viii
kin. Mr.. and Mrs +. q. Draper, Mr..
ana Miss ID. A. Monfort, Maj. and Mrs.
G. McIlrath, Mr.. aud Mrs. ). r. jerks
Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Upham. Mrs. J. J. Hill.
1 Mr. ana Mrs. iittell, Sgnor Jannotta Mr.. and
| Mrs. w. X. BucNelew, Mr.. and Mrs Der.
tram, Mr.. David Blakely, MIR. and Mrs. w. II
Dixon, MIR. ard Mrs. J. McConville, Mai
Walker and Miss Kennett, H c. Ives, MI
and Mrs. John Simmons, Mai. White.
The sale OF seats for Maggie Mitchelrs
season will open this morning. The roper
tore is: Monday, Tuesday and Saturday
evenings, Maggie. the Midget" Wednes-
day evening, Pearl of Savoy" Thursday
evening, Little Barefoot" Friday even.
ing, 'Lcrle:" Saturday matinee, Fan
chOn."
The japanese village, which is announced
next week at Sackett q Virgins museum.
will depict life in Japan, showing artists.
lacquer workers. BARRIERS. physicians. boot
makers and tailors, and in fact all of the
arts and industries of that country. The
company viii arrive Sunday by specia
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