Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-17
-FOUR NIGHrs or OPERA.

Emma Abbott's Forthcoming Vfsit-The
Popular CaBtatrics and Her Company
To Perform n Brilliant Repertoire In
Savannah
1t is with extreme pleasure that the
NEWS announces the approaching visit
Of Emma Abbott aud her grand English
opera company. The Abbott being the
only first-class organization now doing
grand opera in English, its appearance
here is sure to be hailed with enthusiasm.
The cOmpany's engagement continues
through series of tour DAYS, Friday and
saturday, Jan. p and y, and Monday and
Tuesday, Jan. % and %, giving savannah
music lovers a rare opportunity to enjoy
opera by the most successful prima dome
IN the United states. Since her last visit
IN savannah, six years ago, Emma Alb
bolt has made vast strides in her art, and
to-day stands on the very pinnacle Of
fame, the most deservedly popular
and successful prima donna in
America, and al the head of a company
the best that ever essaved English opera
IN TINS or any other country. Her voice
has gained in power, strength and feXi-
blllty, without interfering with that puri-
ty of tone and sweetness. which was its
great charm. Her industry in spending
every summer in Europe studying under
the best masters, is a true index to the
character OF the little woman who cour-
ageously set her face against every OBJ
-tacle, to rise in the world Of art, and be
second TO nOne-that success has crowned
her efforts is manifested in the crowded
and enthusiastic houses that everywhere
greet her, and by the faVOrabla criticisms
bestowed upon her by the leading news
pauers Of the country.
Supporting Abbott are Laura Belliui, a
beautiful brunette and exquisite soprano,
who made her great successes in Italy,
Cuba and Mexico; Lizzie Annandale, the
only good contralto in English opera, late
Of Carl Rosa's London Company; Fer
nand) Michelena, "A South American. is
reported To be the finest lyric tenor ever
heard in America; Agostino MontegretTo
the popular American tenor of high G.
fame; William Pruette, the baritone,
who has been taVOrably likened to the
great sanity; BrOderick the basso, who
happily combines handsome personality
with one OF the finest deep artistic bassos
heard siuce the days of Comfy; Fred
Dixon, the famous character actor and
buHo-baritOne; Marie Greenwood, Bertha
Frlc6e, COnnell, Bryant, and more lesser
lights comprise the lists OF artists.
Abbott carries her own large chorus of
careiuily-selpcted voices and grand Or
chestra Of skllifui musicians under the
tAAtIltUteQ tldlOI Oh oiSDOI IOiNAsl.
which adds much to the proper presenta.
ton OF the operas. Savannah may there
fore expect TO enjoy brilliant representa-
tions OF the operas promised. FRIDAY Ab-
bott will sing her greatest success. "Vio-
letta Nalery," in Nerd's grand opera,
La TraYiata," a role in which she mas
been said TO make her nearest approach 10
the great diva Patti. Her four Partisan
dresses worn IN this opera are models OF
ELEGANCE, and her diamonds will make the
ladies open their eyes. A gala matinee
Will be given saturday afternoon
by the entire Abbott company in Balfes
popular Bohemian Girl. In Difference to
the growing demand for the MIkadO. and
approaching the beauties of its difficult
music. Abbott has decided 10 add it to
her grand opera repertoire and will pro-
duce il on saturday night with herself as
Ium-l am. Monday night Ambrose
Thomas romantic opera "Aignon." with
three prima dunnas in the cast. Abbott,
Beiiln and Annandale. TN Tuesday in
her farewell performance, Abbott VIII ap-
pear IN D1nizettPs master piece Linda of
Glamour; or Pearl OF savoy.
The sale Of reserved seats will begin on
Tuesday morning, Jan. 10, at Davis Bros.