Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-06

| LONDON, June s-The baccarat scandal tria
having been the all-attractive ''shov" OF tn,
week it has dulled considerably the lesse
light attractions of the theatrical and music.
| world. In addition 10 this other signs sre moi
wanting which indicate that the end is ap
preaching Of . season with which theatrica
managers have no reason to congratulate them
| selves.
The Haymarket Theatsr, Mr.. Beerbohm Ire.
announces, will close on June "a. and thre,
weeks later Henry Irving's Lyceum Theate
closes, and Mr.. Irving starts on q tour Of TIA,
provinces in order to make room for Augustir
DAYS company.
When Mr.. Irving returns to this city he viii
produce Henry W.T. on a scale Of unex
| ampled magnifcence. This announcement in
evitably recalls Charles Kean's famous reviva
OF the same piece.
''KENnwoRrH." THE NEW OPERA.
Augustus Harris choice Of ''Kenilworth" az
the subject of a new opera has caused regrets Il
be expressed that he has not chosen an English
composer to do the work, but previous expert
ments OF that sort. except with ''Ivanhoe,
are not encouraging. Sir Arthur Sullivan il
already under engagement to D'Oyly Carte. or
he might have obtained the commission, es-
pecially as in 1864 he had already written q can.
tata on the incidents upon which ''kenilworth
is founded.
CONCERT FOR THE KAISER.
Sir Arthur Sullivan has received another
mark Of royal favor, the queen having .'com-
manded"a performance of Golden Legend
at the Royal Albert Hall, on July 9, in
honor Of the visit Of the Emperor Will
liam OF Germany to England. Nine. Albani,
Mime. Belle Cole, Edmar Lloyd and Henschell
will be the soloists. The arrangements for this
concert will be the same decided upon for
the concert to the late Gar of Russia in 1874
This is the only musical feature so far in honor
OF the young emperor's visit.
COMING TO AMERICA
The brothers De Reszke Jean and Edouard),
who have been winning musical laurels at the
Royal Italian Opera (Covent Garden) during
the recent season, have signed contract for Q
tour OF the United States during the coming
autumn. Before leaving Europe, however,
the brothers will sing at the Meyer
beer centennial performance in Paris. which
has been arranged in order to celebrate the
birth ION September 5, 1884, of the great COM
poser. For this occasion Madame viardOt-
Garcia has volunteered her services, and she
VIII thus emerge from nearly thirty years of
retirement and will sing in the cathedral scene
OF lie Prophetic"
Nine. Niardot, old musicians will remember,
was sister of Manuel Garcia, the celebrated
French musician. whose two sisters, under the
names OF Nine. Malibran and Nine. Viardot,
married Louis Viardot, the French author. She
was born in 1921, and counted Meyserberg and
Llszt among her instructors in music. At her
prime Nine. Niardot possessed one of the finest
mezZo-soprano voices ever heard. She il the
author OF a number of musical works. includ-
ing an opera in two acts. presented in 1869 be-
fore the grand duchess Of Saxe-Weimar.
Faure, the celebrated singer. born in 1920,
VIII also return to the "Huguenots." He re-
tired from the stage in 1876.
NOBLE PIANIsr's RECITAL
Spanish nobleman (who is also a member
OF the cortez), under the pseudonym Of DE
sika, gave piano recital in this city on Thurs
day. ''Desilka" displayed admirable touch
but was evidently suffering considerably from
nervousness. He is already a great favorite
here, though 1t is true he was not unknown to
played before the Queen Of Spain with q great
deal Of success
DRAMATIC NOTES.
The title Of Iuchanan's ''Heredity" has been
changed to that Of the "Gifted Lady" It
proved too long for a serious satire or for bur-
lesque. The writing. however, is clever and
amusing and contains some good, bright digs
at Swinburne and other notabilities.
MIR. Mayer opens three weeks season of
French plays at the Royalty Theater June Is
with the Partisan success Mile. Maitre's Marriage
Blanc" Since Mr.. Mayer. twelve years ago,
bought the entire company Of the ''Comedie
Franchise" to London the theater goers Of the
metropolis have had no such interesting display
OF French dramatic art. Mr.. Mayer has secured
almost all the members Of the Theatre Fran
caise, except Got, Worms and Bartel His
company contains eleven .'societaires,'' among
the best known names being those of
Nm. Febvre Laroche, Mounet Sully, Boucher.
Truffer,. Coquelin .'aine," Coquelin,
Cadet" and Jean Coquelin and Miles. Reich
nry n,,Al MI
Bertini. Among eighteen plays which are an
nounced for presentation are included several
plays which are quite new to England, viz:
Marriage Blanc" 'Pepa," LES Petits Ois-
eaux." ..Margol," "Oedipe Roi' and ..Andro-
maque."
lies Petits oiseaux," by NJ. Labiche and
Delacour, will be especially attractive to Lon
don piaygoers, being the original Of SYDNEY
Grundys successful and amusing comedy. "A
Pair of Spectacies." Playgoers will thus have
an unusual opportunity for comparison.
STATE CONCERT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE.
The following artists of the Royal Italian
Opera have been engaged for the first state
concert at buckingham palace on June II:
Madame Albani, Miss Emma Eames. Mile.
Guile Ravogli. NJ. Vandyk and NJ. Maurel.
For the second state concert on June "a the
services Of Nine. Melba, Miss Zelie de Lussan.
NJ. Richard and NJ. Edourad de Reszke have
been secured.
IN MEMORY OF MOZART.
The hundredth anniversary of the death of
Mozart will be celebrated in advance at his
native town. Salzburg, Austria, from
July Is to July Is, in order to take
advantage Of the influx of holi-
day visitors. The opening days proceedings
will include a solemn performance of the ''re-
QUEEN" in the cathedral. an Grafton by Dr.
Hershfeld and torchlight procession to Mo-
zart's monument. The day following, July
Is, will be devoted to orchestral and other
concerts under the direction of DR..
jain of Vienna, in which the Vienna
Philharmonic Orchestra will assist, and
will include performance of Don Giovanni"
Nominations in the gardens, choruses sung by
q male-voice choir in the open air. fetes and
banquets will add to the enjoyment Of the
numerous musical enthusiasts who are ex-
pected to be present.
PARIS. June6-Thea archbishop. assisted by the
cardinal archbishop Of Lyons and the bishops
of Versailles, Orleans and Chartrees yesterday
opened the magnificent Basilica Of Sacre
Occur on the summit Of Montmartre The
work. which was initiated as a votive offer
ing after the Franco-Prussian war, ID still I'M
finished. 1t has occupied seventeen years in
building and has cost IS, 000, 000 The structure
is one Of the most beautiful churches in
Europe. The narrow and dirty streets
around 1t will give place to spacious gardens
and boulevards and henceforth it will be q
place of pilgrimage like Lourdes. Yesterday a
host of American. English and Irish bishops
and many senator's, deputies and others notable
persons, signed the pilgrims book. The
dedication ceremony was extremely imposing.