The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-29
THE ABBOTT SEASON.
Grown Diamonds" Brilliantly Sung
By Miss Abbott and Her ConDanv.

The second night Of Emma Abbott's en-
gagement was an suspicious one. The
audience was large and expectation was
high The opera was Grown Diamonds"
one Of Auber's best productions. The
music Of the opera has the charm of
simplicity, and it is replete with sprightly
and tuneful airs. The plot is by no means
intricate or involved, and is full Of the ten
der .graces Of sentiment. The scene
Is laid in Portugal. The story is
tnat OF queen, who, upon ascend
ing the throne, finds public treasury de-
pleted and people overburdened with
taxes Her coronation must be on a scale
IN keeping with such an important event,
but she Is determined that she shall not add
TO the burdens of the people. With this
end in view she takes her crown diamonds
TO the mountains. where she finds band of
colners who are to make her set Of false
diamonds. She goes in disguise, of course,
and this fact and the fortunes which befell
her form the basis of the plot
Miss Abbott surprised her most enthusi-
astlc admirers by her rendition of the role
OF "Catarina.n She has lost none of her
hlstrionic and vocal qualities since she was
last seen In Savannah. In the second and
third acts especially she aroused the audi
ence TO enthusiasm by her emotional acting
and singing. Children Of the Night,n
which she sings in the first act, and her aria
In the second act, were among the prettiest
gems OF the opera. At the end of the sec
ono act she was called before the curtain
and graciously responded with "Way Down
Upon the Suwannee River"
Miss Annandale was successful in her per-
sonaton of the character of Diana
Michelena was vocally and dramatically
excellent as 'Don Enrico" His conception
OF the part was characterized by earnest
ness, and the musical phrases which express
it.
Mr.. Pruett, as "Don Sebastian" did not
seem to be in the best of voice.
Mr.. Broderick, who is an old favorite,
was acceptable as the City Mayor"
Mr.. Allen sings far better than most
| comedians. and ne is a favorite with Sa-
vannah audiences.
The chorus was strong, and the volume
and equality Of tone were both surprising.
Inc dancing was pretty feature of the
| performance
The orchestra is a strong and WELL
selected body of musicians, and adds much
to the success of the company.
1hls afternoon matinee performance
viii be given, at which the prices will
afford every one an opportunity to enjoy a
rare musical treat in the production of the
favorite old opera, Bohemian Girl" The
prices are 80 and IS cents, with no extra
will be sung by two prime dome and the
full strength of the Abbott company, and
will be played by the Abbott orchestra.
II Dreamt / Dwelt in Marble Hals,n "The
Heart Bowed Down "Then You'll Remem-
Der Me-" and Fair Land of Poland"
gems OF Bohemian Girl, " will be sung.
Tonight Auber's sparkling romantic
opera Fra Diavolo' will be the attraction,
with Emma Abbott as "Zerlina," Michelena
as Fra Diavolo," Annandas as Lady All
cash. Pruette as Lord Allcash, Broderick
as one of the robbers, "Giaccomo,"
Allen as his COMPANION, ''Beppo,"
Karl as "Matteo,n and Ready as "Lorenzo'n
In the matter of dress, vocal opulence, or
chestral resources, and power and brilliance
OF Abbott vocalization, the present season
will, without doubt. surpass any season of
English grand opera ever given in Savan-
| nah. Nearly all of tbs seats for the rest of
the week are taken, aud what few are left.
| except those which the spectators bought
up and are holding, are being rapidly
secured