The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-04-18


alone commend the season to music lovers. There
are, however, too many reasons why the engage.
ment should command attention To give any promi
nence to the feature Of novelty The distinct points
claimed by Mr. Locke In his prospectus, no one OF
which will be given emnence to the detriment OF
the others, are thus enumerated: First grand opera
sung In our own language by the most competent
artists; second, the musical guidance of Theodore
Thomas; third the unrivaled Thomas orchestra;
fourth, the largest regularly trained chorus
ployed In grand opera In America, and composed
entirely Of young and fresh voices; hfth, the largest
bale. CORPS ever presemiem IN grant, opera IN
position; sixth, four thousand new AMI correct cos
tunes, for which no expense has been spared In
fabric or manufactures; seventh, the armor, proper
ties, and paraphernai, the haiidiwOrk OF artisans
employed solely for this department and made from
models designed by the best authorities, and, eighth,
the scenery, transported In Its entirety from the
Academy of Music, New York, the exclusive prop
crty Of the American Opera Company, designed by
the most eminent scenic artists In America, The
management confidently believes the stage pictures
surprises to the patrons of grand opera. These
features. taken In the nature OF promises, AFFORD
superior pei. but hitherto entirely unknown in ihe
history OF opera In Washington The describing
OF the pernicous star system IN operana long Deen
accomplished fact In continental Europe, and in
organizing on that plan the wisdom OF the manage
ment OF the American Opera Is plainly apparent.
The list of artists includes Pauline L'Allemand,
Helene IIastreiter, Charlotte Walker, Christine Dos
sert, May Fielding, and Emma Juch among the so
pranos; Helen Dudley Campbell, Ma,nilde rhllipps,
Mockridge, W. II. Fessenden, Albeit Pauet, and
William Cantlidus, tenors; Aonzo S0ddart. w. II.
Hamilton, Edward q Mah0ney, and Myron W. Whit
ney among the bassos This admirable gathering of
vocalsts Is supported by the superb and unrivaled
Thomas orchestra a chorus of one hundred Voices
ballet OF eighty dancers, aud mise en- scene which
New York critics say has never been equaled IN
America, aud travellers pronounce IL not surpassed
In the opera houses OF Europe 1t Is unfair TO dis
miss the chorus of this organization with word
1t is deserving of more 1t is the first grand opera
chorus ever seen In this country not positively ugly
in respect to personal appearance. TWAS originally
the young ladies are positively handsome, while all
are young, vivacous and possessed of sweet, fresh
voices. In the composition of the extraor-
dinarily large ballet regard for the beau
iful in human face and form has been observed
lead as pretty and light .limbed coryphees
ever tripped upon the stage. The Washington sea-
on May 3, 4. ands, with a special afternoon per
| formance on the 5ih, teens with operate novelties.
The opening opera WIN be Gluck's "orpheus and
Enrydce' followed on Tuesday night by Dellbes
"Lakme.' and on "Wednesday afternoon by Ncolai's
"Merry Wives of Windsor all three OF which have
been sung In Washington The brief season closes
on Wednesday evening with "Lohengrin,' and as It
Ia considered bv many the most tuneiul OF Wagners
operas, and is sung for the rst time IN English here
unsteady cultured az either OF preceding operas
or these four op sr "iakme "0rphsls ,d and
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| advertisements. The schedule of prices are rs
follows Orchestra aud three rows orchestra circle,
So; orchestra circle, other rows, $780, balcony, 81
dress circle, fl.5o family circle, reserved, ST. family
| circle, admission. 5Oc.; general admission to all
part, OF 81 ths ~ a. ne ssasp pahG w
House on Thursday, April %, when tickets for each
OF the performances can he purchased. thus secnr-
ing choice of seats. These season tickets VIII be
regular and transferable The season sale Will con-
time until Monday, April 90 when the advance sale
OF tickets for single or any number OF performances
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Orders by mail should he accompanied by cash. and
the best possible selections will he made in every
Instance and the tickets mailed or held to order,
requested.
The delightful vokes Comedy Company gave four
performances to large houses ut Albaugh's last
| week. THE SUNDAY HERALD on their former visit
awarded the highest possible praise TO Miss Vokes
AMI her colleagues. The plays presented. with bu,
two exceptions, were the same given US before, but
the two new ones are gems In their way. In sour
Bitterest Foe" pretty story of love and war IL
charmngly and pathetically told, ana" "a PantOmime
Rehearsal" shows the comic talents OF the company
at their best, and is from beginning TO end exces-
Thomas in "My Miliiner's Bl" were, OF course, the
great attractions OF the engagement but must he
said OF this company what can truly be said Of hardly
any other we have ever seen that II contains no one
who Is not an admirable actor with some peculiar and
unique talent for comedy, and In consequence that
none OF the plays cast are euacted with the slightest
lnadequacy In any part or show weak spots any
where All OF the artists speak and move like ladei
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fornances are perpetual delight 10 ali who can ap
preciae genuine hum0r refined and artistic acting
The two concerts given last week by The Boston
symphony Orchestra proved genuine surprises. W.
have never had better orchestral work, AMI many
must have wondered where so many young and ad
mirable musicians had been collected. Nearly every
one supposed that when Mr.. Theodore Thomas W IN
his orchestra Joined the American Opera Company
void had been left on the concert stage that wOult
not be filled. Herr Gercke has shown that this
was an erroneous Idea, and that both the musicians
and the conductor were on hand. In some respects
this orchestra Ii extraordinarily strong Where els,
: could we hear In concerted music three such frs
viOins as Adamowskl, Ioenler, ana Knelsel, every
one Of whom IL q sOl0st OF high merit. In fnllnes
aud snooihness OF tone ami precision Of execution
the symphony Orchestra equals the best work gveI
us by Thomas. The selections were all OF a higt
order, and the audiences were large, fashionable
and very enthusiastic.
At the National Theatre Mr.. Roland Reed reiurne,
with his inimable performance AZ the hero o
"Humbuu during the nrst half OF the week, con
Q GLIDING with "Cheek' during the latter half, will
far AMI average attendance.
Mr. Joseph Jefferson makes his annual appear
Y nnce In Washington this week at the New National
. And what can we say OF Jefferson, for no pras
would he beyond his deserts. lie IL the last remainin
on our stage OF the great comedians whose consum
mate art IL equally potent to raise laughter tears
How much pure and Innocent pleasure he has give
| TO thousands upon thousands every year for NOR
, | than generation. When II seems that the stag
has been entirely given up TO the big business,
ndnlterons meodrama or to the idloc farce-comedI
: Jefferson comes, and the crowds that assemble I
greet him show that when worthy artist present
. II pure and wholesome dramas are as attractive a
ever, and that The degradation of the popular tasi
= Is only superficial, and not vital. Though he neve
acted better we must not forget that this admirabl
actor will not be with us long. Every year period
y OF rest are more prolracted and above all We oil
play-goers who have seen him often should regard
IN "a duty 10 zee that the younger generation ha
=, among their memories OF the drama that they hay
y seen Joe Jefferson.
i It Ia u pleasure To announce that the favori,
a Boston Ideal Opera Company Will appear at IA
y New National for the week commencing MOnda
|, April 70. varied repertory Ii announced the al
i. | raDgement being: Monday and Thursday, "Mald 4,
d Honor" new Tuesday and Friday, "Adina
nesday evening and Saturday matinee, "ylctor, ~
Buest0ckng;" Saturday evening, "Martha" III
other cities, and criticism thereupon Ia highly con
plimentary. THIS seasons success has been notabl
u even for the Ideals, aud not little OF II IL due
u Misses de lussan aud Huntington and Mr.. Clarl
W the more recent additions to the list OF principal
= who have more lhan nlled the promise they gay
u warmly welcomes the Ideals, and VIII not fail to
y no upon their next appearance. The sale OF s
y cured seats VIII open at $3.50 A. NJ, next Thursda
a The Texas Cowboy Pianist, who has been creaiiI
such iurore In New YORK. VIII give recital at Il
u National Theatre To nlght. Mr.. Babes execute
y Is 80 goohtnat The New York Ilines thinks he inu
!" he a graduate OF sone German conservatory vi
n has merely turned ouwboy for awhile. lie wea
~ The plains costume Of red nannel slri aud ir0ser
x but plays with great power aud brllancy.
& The famous Princeton College Glee Club Will d
'r light all lovers Of male chorus singing with col
y cert on .hr 2sth Instant. THIS organization, COZ
~ posed entirely Of undergraduates, " renowned Il
"A It's excellent Voices exact balance aud great preci
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a tirely new one, consisting Of racy college song
glees, and MARBLES, aud appeals alike 10 the taste
the old and young. Having made many friends 4
their foraer visit To this city the boys Will n
. doubleday have hearty welcome.
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ii There ia no falling on in the interest taken in u