National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-24
AMUSEMENT TS.

Truly an artistic concert. seldom, indeed
DO we hear three such sterling artists as Fri.
lehman, Rummell, and Musin in one even
ing. Lehman was not heard to the best ad-
vantage as she was evidently suffering with a
cold and was somewhat hoarsc. However she
was very well received and was recalled sew
eral times most heartily. Her first number
was the famous polonase from "Mignon," and
her other selections were two swedish 70 Tx
songs sung in English, and llorid waltz song
by Visetti. Her voice is robust in quality and
of great power, though her shading is at times
very delicate, and she is thus able to make
contrasts at once strong and effective, Ora.
matte singing Is Fri. l. LChmann's forte ana in
operas of the Wagner school she is powerful.
She Is q woman Of magnificent physique, not
unlike Christine Nilsson. Franz Rummell, the
pinnist, is an artist Of wide reputation and
scarcely needs uu extended notice to make
him known, for he has been Il prominent
figure in New York musical circles for n long
time, though he has recently returned from
several years sojourn in Europe. lie Is a
brNvora player, brilliant and yet possessed OF
much artistic sense, capable of rendering deli
cate passages with refinement. His execution
is all that is possible and his touch Is strong.
Ills selections last evening were the Moonlight
Sonata Of Beethoven, Mendelssohn's we'll
known "Rondo Caprlceioso," a noeturne by
Brassin, Chopin's Polonaise In A fiat opus 81,
ana LISTS Hungarian Rhapsodie No. .,
played instead of the Tannhauscr March which
WIS uullOuuCeu III inc programme Ills play-
ing Of the first movement of the, sonata was
satisfactory, though the second movement,
which is so, we'll known, was played
considerably slower than,we are accustomed
TO hear II, the tempo established by accepted
Beethoven players being considerably faster.
The last movements presto-was taken so
rapidly as 10 be somewhat unintclllgible at
times Tho Mendelssohn number was given
Delightfully."-, and 'the polonaiso' and the
Rhapsodle" were mprked by great dash and
abandon, and at times by Immense power,
time in Washington, was the favorlte of the
evening, which Is a compliment, as the audi
ence was quite large one, musical and dis.
classical style of Wilhelmj, though his playing
Of the Bach air ION the q string aonc) was
dignifed, and his tone was round and sonOrous,
The fantasia on Russian airs, by Wieniawski,
was brilliant, and makes great demands on the
artistic technique. The "Mazomka," by Bag.
zini, seemed 10 please tho most, after which he
was encored, and his own caprice showed skill
and ability as a composer Musin is q great
execuant, and his tone Is pure aud good, He
IL graceful in manner, and his success last
night was but repetition of the reception al.
ways accorded him in musical New York,
where he Is an established fayorite.
ALBAuGHs GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
"EIernani" was success as presented by
Mr.. Lawrence Barrett and his excellent com
pany at the opera house last night Tho part
Of Hermann as played by Mr. Barrett Is the
central figure In the drama. Hernani is dis.
| covered by Don Carlos, king of Spain, in an
nssignatiOn with his betrothed, Donna Zanthe,
| in her boudoir. A quarrel occurs between the
| king ana Hermann, neither knowing the other s
! rank. II ceases on the arrival OF the Duke de
| Silva en- suite, who commands the arrest OF
! the COmbatants. The king then makes him.
| sell known and makes preteNt to ALLOW Her.
| nRnps escape. An ambush is then laid for
/ llernGnis capture In the streets of SlrdgOs "a
| but is unsuccessful, aud Hermann breaks
| through his captors and reaches the interior
| Of the castle, where he Is found with
| the duke by the king The duke
| refuses to release Hermann, and Donna 2anthe
| Is taken Rs a hostage in his place. lIeTnani,
| thankful for his deliveranee from the king,
| hugle Hernanis life will be at his disposal.
! The duke accepts the pledge of honor. A con.
SplTacy is then formed by Hcrnani and the
duke 70 overthrow the king The cJnspiratOrs
meet In the eataCOmbs of AK la ChapCllc. Tho
plot iB discovered by the king who Is concealed
In the tomb Of Charlemagno. Hermann then
| betrays his identity, being of noble blood The
King thereupon grants hlm full pardon and
Donna Ianthe's hand in marriage. But the
dnke reminds Hermann of his vow, which he
offers Hermann death by the dagger or
by poison. Donna Zanthe appears and
pleads for her betrothed, but In vain, the
duke Is obstinate, In despair Donna IanthG
snalchcs the cup and drinks the poison, of
which Hermann also paTtakCs Miss Mlnna X,
Gale as Donna Eunthe improves ON aGqnaint.
Ance, Mr., MOSley rs the King was excellent.
The Duke de silva was admirably acted by
Mr., Collins and shared the honOrs with the
star In the remarkable climax in which Her
mani makes the VOW The drama gives much
opportunity for scenic effect, which was well
most cultivated ever seen In Washington. The
play Hs a whole seems rather quiet to suit the
Star, but affords two or three chances Of highly
dramatic elloTlr which were Toundly applaudei.