The Washington critic., 1890-03-27
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UNAuJN' at AlDhuHnrs
The social attractions Of last night
did not prevent a crowded and fashion
able audience from witnJ ssing the
initial performance of the bright and
sparkling opcretta Nadjy at Al
baugh's. The Rudolph Aronson Opera
Company never appeared to better
advantage in this city and the pro
duction had all the dash and vim and
brilliancy which usually characterize
the operas that have scored successes
at the New York Casino. The entire
strength Of the company was in the cast
and the parts could not have been better
taken. Pauline Hall made q charming
Princess Stella, and sang her solos with
all her bewitching grace and sweetness.
Georgia DENIM, as Nady sang and
danced her way into the hearts
of the audience aud proved her
self one OF the most versatile
ladies on the operatic stage. Her solo
in the first act was twice cncored, and
her dancing rs the premiere ddnSeUSe
was enthusiastically applauded. James
y. Powers us Fdrdgds made friends
with the audience by his clever funny
business" and received numerous re-
calls. John Brand as Rdkoc.y, Edwin
Stevens as the HdrgrdCe and Charles j.
| Campbell as Count dc R0seD were heard
to good advantage, and Eva Davenport
scored a hit in the character of ARgey5a.
| The scenery and costumes are very
| handsome, the former being that origi-
nally painted by Hoyt. The dances
are well arranged and graceful, and the
ballet in the second act is unusually
good. "Nadiy" will be repeated to
night and ''l2rminie' will be the bill for
the remainder of the week.
American Composers Concert.
Potted plants, American flags and
fragrant flowers lent their perfume and
color last evening to make the pretty
interior of Lincoln Music Hall more
picturesque and attractive. The occa.
sion was the first concert of purely
American musical compositions, aud
the hall was well filed by large anC
appreciative audience.
The programme was q long one anG
contained representative pieces, es
pecially orchestral music. The orchestri
of sixty pieces was skilfully handled
by Mr.. Van Der Stucken of New York
who performed three selections from
his work entitled "The Tempest. >
This constituted the finest presentation
of the evening. Mr.. Arthur Weld con
Quoted a selection of his own compost
ton, entitled ~ Cdrnemle" remind
ing one very much Of the scenes il
Rome.
Miss Maud Powell was received mos
cordially and rendered violin solo b,
Huss. This number received doubl
recall. Paine's "Edipus Tyrannus'
was conducted by the composer in
most pleasing manner. Arthur Bird
"Gavotte" and MacDowell's 5 "Ophelia,
OPP. %, were enthusiastically welcomed
The orchestra suffered nothing by tn
changes in conductors, but responde
satisfactorily to them all. The concel
was in all ways success, and it is to b
hoped it will encourage Mrs. Thurbe
to continue her efforts in the'sume line
Several Of the performers were the It
cipients of handsome floral tribute
from their friends and admirers.
Little Lord Fauntleroy."
The performance Of "Little Lor
Fauntleroy" at the National TheatI
yesterday afternoon was particular
+ interesting from the fact that the rol
Of Cedric E'rol was taken by prett
little Ray Maxwell. She is somewbl
younger than Tommy Russell, bt
nevertheless is his equal in many par
Of the play, and altogether seems to
a remarkably bright little actres
4 Wallie Eddinger, who played the pa
Tuesday evening, will be heard agai
tonight