Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-27
Enfer1ainrnenta.
''LoHENGRIN" AT TIE HYPERION.

The long expected production of "Lohen- given before large and brilliant audience at the Hyperion Theater last evening. Taking everything into consideration it was the most successful and satisfactory presentation of grand opera ever given in this city. It was very much better than the rendition of "Faust" year ago, although it was not So well attended. The performance was so ex- tensive1y advertised that there now remains but little to be said concerning the opera, it's composer, the ibretto, the so1oists, the or chestrs, the chorus, or in fact anything con nected herewith. What the newspapers, at the suggestion of thef company's enters their readers about(both opera and company is hardly worth mentioning. It is only justice te-stBte that all the representations made to the public have been fairly kept and that tfLohengrin" was put upon the stage well IS could be expected from any travelling organization. The soloists were all really first class artists. Miss Bertha Pierson has a strong, sweet soprano voice and she sang the role ot "Elsa" as though her heart and soul were in every note. Miss Clara Poole has a rich centralto voice and supplements her fine singing by an intelligent conception of the part of sOrtund" and irst-rate acting. Herr Eloi Sylva made a most favorable iinpres- sion in the title role. The part is a most difficult one to sing, but Herr Sylva has evidently sung it many times and easily mastered all it's difficulties. He has magnificent voice and he invests the part with the quiet dignity and noble bearing of "a true knight of the Holy Grail. Mr. William Ludwig, who appeared as Mephistopheles in "Faust" last season ,was very good as Telramund, but his voice suf- fered by comparison with the other princi- pals. Messrs. Vetta and Merton as the king and his herald both possess the powerful voices required for Wagner's recitatives and deserve praise for their excellent singing. The orchestra numbering forty musicians and the chorus of about fifty singers were both well trained and were ably conducted by Mir. Gustav Hinrichs. Special praise is due to the male chorus who sang with unusual wig CT. The scenery and costumes were very elaborate and left nothing to be desired. The opera Is one of the grandest ever written. The libretto is interesting and the music, both vocal and instrumental, is sim ply unapproachabie by any composer except Richard Wagner. Those who pur- chased the high priced tickets with fear and trembling went away satisfied that for once at least they had received their moneys worth, and we predict that should the National Opera company again visit us this season there would be even larger audience than that of last evening.
 BUNNELL's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 'tSstan's Shadow" a melodrama full of startling adventures and happy denouements. was presented at the Grand Opera House last evening to large and enthusiastic audience. It has been we'll received in New York, and will remain here the rest of the week. Miss Blanche Miller is the star, and her support is excellent. For next week Bennett and Moul- ton opera company will appear.
 HYPERION THEATER.
 Vernona Jarbeau will appear at the Hyperion Theater in new musical comedy entitled Starlight" this and. to morrow evenings and matinee tomorrow. This talented young actress is we'll known to the play-goers of New Haven as 8 bright, vivaoious and talent ed artist who invariably renders her roles with natural grace and precision. "Star- light" is bright musical comedy, written in pleasing comic vein and possessing the ex- ceptional feature of originality. The cast is one of acknowledged merit.
 NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.
 Gus Williams, whose fame as dialect comedian is worldwide, will appear at the New Haven Opera House this and tomorrow evenings and tomorrow afternoon in his new play entitled "Keppler's Fortunes" He has 6oOSCbo Albert Keppler, noble and true-hearted butcher. Throughout the play his pathos and comedy are alike refreshing.
 JOSEF HoFMANN.
 Josef Hofmann, the wonderful master of the pianoforte, will appear at the New Ha- ven Opera House next Tuesday evening. Aside from the great attraction the prodigy presents other prominent artists of MT. Ab- bey's company will have numbers on the pro- gramme.
 THIRD THOMAS CONCERT.
 The third concert of Thomas orchestra will occur at the Hyperion Theater Wednesday evening, February 1. Reserved seats are now on sale at M. Steinert & Sons music store. The soloist will be Carl BaerMann and ths programme to be rendered is as follows: Overture Coriolan. Op, 6a Beethoven Symphony No 2, A major, Op. 92. Beethoven Poco sostenuto, v1vace.
 Allegretto.
 Presto.
 Allegro con brio.
 Concerto No 4, major. op. 5s...... Beethoven Allegro moderate
 Andante con moto.
 Ronde, yivace.
 Mir. Carl Baermann. Tristan and Isolde-Introduction and closing
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