The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-02
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Faust" By the Boston Ideal Company.
Faust -. ... ..... Cheyalicr Edward scoyel.
Mehstoicle- 5000. go. ii. CLARK.
Valentine. sees. -....-.. .....,. ,,..."",,.,.N' ii. MerleAs.
.or-'''''""',.'.s IL Dudley
Margherlih .....'.. ,.,''.Lelle DC LussaiL
SleDel'.'. zee. Aiallc 'lalre'
Martha. ...a........ . ..... ......... ... Jennie A. Smith.
Soldiers, Peasants, Etc.
Musical Director e. ...... ................A Liesegang.
The presentation Of Faust by tho Dos
ton Ideal Company at the New Memphis
Theater last night was very delightful. 1t
is true that the scenic features were made
quate, the %costuming indifferent and the
properties scant; but the performance
proved superior 10 its stage environment
and the very large asscmblage was capti-
waited by individual excellence. De Lussan,
Scoycl, Clark and Martens-these consti-
tuted a quartette brilliant indeed. Rarely
have Wa seen a Memphis audience 50 aroused
TO enthusiasm. Recalls were frequent and
cordial. The honors OF tho evening were
so well apportioned, yet so dcscrvedly
accorded, that we may hardly say
that one achieved greater success than an.
other. This company, although new voices
are heard In the stead Of those who first gave
IL fame a decade ago, has steadily main
tanned its original reputation for excellence.
For a time Il abandoned the old operate
path and made diversions into new fields,
aud with marked success, but II has com
TO Memphis With arepcrtory, which includes
a number Of the works that have stood the
test OF time, even unto immortal
ity. II requires n great deal OF
conidehce for any artist to essay
the role Of Marguerite, or Faust,
or Mcphisto or Vnlentinc-because there
have been PATHS and Wilson's and Campo.
minis and FormescS not TO 90 back farther
In delightful memory. But last night we
were entertained by four singers who knew
their roles, whose voices were true and who
entered into the spirit Of the play with rare
sympathy. We shall not soon forget the
death Of Valentine. The scene was given
with q dramatic intensity that won the un.
stintcd commentator OF the critical. Moth.
ing could have been more pathetic than
Marguerite at this moment. There was
agony In every note OF her voice, and heart
break written In every line Of her face;
while the dying Valentine OF Mr.. Martens
II regarded merely as an exploit In natural
ism, was painfully faithful. And thus IL
was indeed, In more or less measure.
throughout the pcrformance-thc dramatic
element was distinctly emphasized. The
Mcphisto Of Mr.. Clark was vigorous and dis
erect. lie was positive without being gro.
icsquc, picturesque without being absurd.
earnest without being unduly cxtnyagnnt.
The Faust Of Chcyalicr Scoycl was yirile,
definite aud very agreeable. Thus. with
such conscientious regard for dramatic OK
preston, the music appealed 90 the quick
cncd sympithlcs OF the audience. The
orchcsimtion was fair, and the chorus
tolcrablc, but there was 80 much that
Was genuinely good In the singing Of
the principals that the opera progressed
with scarcely n dull moment The
lnt 'palpable HIT Of the evening was
male by Mr.. Martens In Valentines aria OF
the second act Ills voice Is a powerful bar.
itonc aud more than filled the house The
audience was surprised into a mpturous out.
burst and thence TO the end was kept la a
state Of constant expectancy, and scarcely
with any disappointment Tho tenor OF
Cheyalior Scovcl showed fine method. Lis
voice Is flexible aud true. though last night
Il was not always clear. a defect apparently
Hue 20 some passing trouble. There
could be no doubt, however, that In az,
normal state Il Is the voice Of an artist en-.
Ioying a rare gift. Mr.. Clark's bass 4,
sonorous and musical from "hls lowest note
TO the top Of his compass" aud he Is very
CAREFUL In fact, Il was a pleasure 10 observe
that, even Ia the rcciativcs. thcrc was no
s]lurring OF the part Of anyone. Miss Dc
Lussan's soprano h. rich. frcsh, tuncful and
very strong. She has a most winsomc per.
sonality, Is a thorough actress aud thus
effectively rcinforccs a vocal git that OF
itself. wins for her Immediately the gem
cml favor. She sang the caskct aria
charningly, but her special triumphs were
achieved Ia the church scene and AZ the
finale. There u not, We believe. a harsh
note In her voice. Low aud high notes she
takes with equal case aud her tones are pure.
She early secures tho confidence II her au.
dioncc and retains H. In conclusion, We
cannot but congratulate the performers upon
% very excellent presentation ofthc opera and
fclicitatc the public upon the opportunity
the presence In the city of this capable or.
nniniion affords for hearing superior and
supcrlativc music well sung. Manager Gray
has Ia Introducing this company. reserved
his best attraction Tor the last OF the season.
Tonight Donlscitrs Daughter o. the Reg.
lmcnt' will be given here Tor tho dfst time
In English. Mile. Pauline L'Ailcmand will
Sing tic leading soprano role, Marie, up.
ported by W. ~, Clark, bassn. ~ scnu. Sal.
picc. Frank Baxter, tenor as Tonic. John
Read rs the Corporal, nainhridgc a. bruno,
Mile. Atalic Clnir ~ tho Countess and Miss
Gertrude rousant o. Barbcttc.
At the ma incc tomorrow afternoon kos.
slnis comic opera Barber Of Seville, will
bo the attraction. with Mile. LAllcmnnd In
the role Of Rosiha. Tho matinee prices OF
admission will hc a. follows Orchestra aud
dri i've rows Of orchestra circle. sl.iO. bal.
anco Of circle, a.. frst three rowsof family
circle, upstairs 81, fourth and nth row. Is
cents balance o. circle. 20 cents. wcdncs.
day night Blkets Carmen" will be BRO.
duccd, with Mile. Do Lusan In the title role.