The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
cRANp-EMMA ABBOTT IN s.MrKAr


GRAND-EMMA ABBOTT IN ssMIKADo.H
The novelty of seeing Emma Abbotts superb
company in the "Mikado" was thoroughly en-
ioyed by fine audience at the Grand last night.
While it does not give Miss Abbott and her sup
porting artists any fair opportunity to display
their vocal abilities, it did give the Indianapolis
public presentation Of this latest of Gilbert
and Sullivan's creations in the most ar
tistic manner. and what had been worn
threadbare became new and rich
fabric. Criticism such as would fit grand
opera would be out of the question
here. It is enough to say that each leading part
was carried on in a manner as near faultless as
may be- The Yum-Yum of Miss Abbott was
sprightly and pretty. Her voice has lost none Of
its rich sweetness, and her acting is possessed of
all its old-tme freshness and originality. The
feature of the evening was the the Interpolation
in response to the encore on the THE Moon and
l." when she sang the Bird Song"
from Felicien David's Pearl of Bra
applause, and, in fact, the approval was mani
tested throughout the play The Pitti-Sing of
Miss Laura Belini was as graceful and pretty
bit of acting as has been seen in this city, which
was crowned with very beautiful voice. Miss
Jessie Oyler an Indianapolis lady. as Peep-Boo,
was the recipient of several beautiful floral de-
signs from friends here, and was warmly ap-
plaudede Ko-ko, as interpreted by Mr.. Fred
Da0n the was 300 B 0rsna Of Mr. Brd dssrss
was very good. Signor Montegriffo as Nanki-
Poo was all that could be asked. Mr.. Pruett's
Mikado was likewise excellent. The Katsha Of
Miss Annandale was artistically executed, her
rich, contralto voice giving it fine setting.
Taken a whole, Indianapolis has seen nothing
like this in the presentation of this opera, and
the large audience left the house with a better
appreciation of the beauties scattered through
it. The interest of the engagement centers In
to-nights performance, and crowded house is
assured
LINDA" BY THE ABBOTT COMPANY.
Another crowded house will greet Emma Alb
bott in her great romantic role Of Linda this
evening. The prima donna has won all hearts
by her charming impersonation of Doniezettis
heroine Miss Abbott follows the example of
Patti by substituting "Home, Sweet Home" for
the duet with which the composer originally
closed the opera. A feature of the evening will
be the debut of Senior Michelena. whose fame
has already reached here. His part, that of
Carlo, will be rendered in Italian, the others be-
ing in English 1t will be easy to follow the
text, however, and the beautiful operate version
of 'The Pearl of Sanoy," an outline Of which, as
presented in verse, Is as follows:
At the opening of the opera, Antonio and
Madeline are in deep distress at the prospect of
being elected from their farm. Antonio has
gone to seek an interview with the steward, and
returns with the assurance that their suit will
be favorably considered by the Marquis de Bots
Fleury, and that he will intercede with the Mar
chioness (Linda's godmother) in their behalf
The Marquis shortly arrives, and, to their great
joy, not only assures to them undisturbed pos
session of their home and farm. but promises to
find for Linda fitting place at the Castle
Linda is attached to and beloved by Carlo,
young artist, who afterwards proves
to be the nephew of the Marquis Linda learns
from the project that the apparent kindness Of
the marquis is but pretense which conceals
foul design. By the advice Of the project,
Lindas parents are induced to send her away to
Paris, in company with several young peasants
who are going to seek their fortunes She is
intrusted to the care of Pierotto young Savo-
yard, with instructions to take her to the house
Of her brother. the project, with whom she will
find a home. Having safely reached the end of
the journey, he bids her farewell Pierotto is
seized with severe illness. and on his recovery
calls at the house, only to find the good brother
dead and Linda vanished Linda, being thus
left without meaus supports herself by singing
in the streets; she is met by Carlo, who renews
his vows of love, provides her with home, and
tells her is not, as she supposes, an artist,
but the Viscount di Sirval, son of the
Marchioness, and promises to marry her soon
as he can obtain the consent OF his mother. In
the meantime, the love of Carlo is discovered by
his mother, who commands him to give up Linda
and marry lady selected by her. Antonio,
with whom things have Jared badly in the val
ley, comes to Paris to seek aid from the Wis
count, and is directed to the house occupied by
Linda Not recognizing her, he asks her assist
ance in the matter Linda is torn by conflicting
emotions seeing her father, his poverty. her
love, and the circumstances under which she is
living in the house of the Viscount She hest
tates about revealing her identity, but as her
father is about to depart her feelings overpower
her, and she throws herself at his feet
Amazed at finding his daughter in
such position, and imputing it to
different motives he denounces her. Pierotto ar
rives with the intellis ence that he has just
magnificent preparations, and, on asking by
stander the name of the bridegroom. is informed
that it is the Viscount di Sirval. Feeling that
the honor of his name is furnished, Antonio
leaves Linda with his curse. This, coupled with
las she supposes) the Viscounts faithlessness,
causes her to lose her reason. She is kindly
cared for by the faithful Pierotto, who gently
leads her back to her mountain home. The
Viscount on learning of the flight of Linda,
hastens in search of her. In the meantime, the
Marchioness has given her consent to the mar
riage of her son to Linda, and Carlo finds her
only to learn that her reason Is completely de-
throned. He endeavors, by tender words, to
bring back her wandering senses. and eventually
succeeds in doing so and obtains her consent to
their union"
NOTES.
'Silyer Spur" continues to draw fine audi
ences at the Museum.
Miss Lewis, in ''Artcle A." is still doing we'll
at Englishs. 1t holds during the week.
Balfes beautiful work, 1.-The Bohemian Girl"
will be sung at the matinee Saturday and in the
evening Norma" with Abbott in her famous
impersonation of the Druidical High Priestess,
supported by Annandale and Signor Montegriffo.
The letter carriers of the CITY will have their
annual benefit at the Grand Opera-house all
next week. when the brilliant spectacular PRO-
duction, "Zozo. the Magic Queen" will be pre-
sented by very large company, of which George
H. Adams, the pantomimist and comedian, and
Miss Adelaide Cherie the stage beauty, are lead
ing members "Zozor is spectacular comedy
drama of a new kind most deliberately staged
and mounted and has been a great SUCCESS else