Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
An Interesting Page From the History
of Nicolo Paganini.

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When Paganini, the violin virtuoso,
first appeared in London, in 1881, the
report preceded him that he had pre-
viously been imprisoned for a term OF
twenty years, and during this incarcera-
ton he was so poor that he could not
even provide himself with proper in
strument, or strings for the same. He
therefore made violin out of wooden
shoe on which he played almost con-
stantly. At last he had but the G string
left on his instrument. 1t was then that
he composed the beautiful and very diff
ficult variations on Rossini's PRAYER of
Moses in Egypt. These reports resulted
unfavorably to him socially, but his art
lstic engagements were very successful.
Mr. Musin will play this famous COM
position during the present season on a
violin having but one string, the G.
Mr.. Musin is the only violin virtuoso
who plays the original Paganini varia-
tions, having secured them from a rela-
tive of the famous Paganini, and pos
sessing now the only copy in existence.
The variations are so very intricate
and deceptive as to frequently call forth
doubt from violinists in the audience as
to their being played upon one string,
yet the violin upon which this great
composition will be played is open to
inspection from one and all. No vir-
tuoso who has travelled through America
has received such universal ovations
from the public, and such unanimous
high praise from the critics, as Mr..
Musin. He opens at the Los Angeles
tonight, for two nights only.
THE TWO SISTERS.
Denman Thompson and George w.
Ryer, authors of The Old Homestead,
will present on Thursday night for the
first time here, their drama, The, Two
Sisters. 1t tells the story of two young
girls in New York in search of work. It
is simple story simply told-that is
all-and while there is not single stu
alton in it that might be called start
ling climax, or scene that even sug-
gests strong emotional acting, there is
tender pathos about the whole structure
of the play proper that penetrates the
very soul.
HENRY NJ. STANLEY.
The advance sale which is being con-
Quoted at the Los Angeles theater for
the lecture of the great African ex-
plorer is one of the largest ever held in
this city. But there are plenty of good
seats left yet, and, as Hazard's pavilion
seats about 5000 people, it will take
some time to sell all the tickets. How
ever, parties should not delay in select
ing places, as the earlier they do so tie
better chance they will have for good
seats. The managers will have an
orchestra in attendance, composed of
twenty-five of the best artists in Los
Angeles. This is quite novel idea for
lecture. The orchestra will be under
the direction of Ferdinand Meme, for
merly of the Grand opera house, but
now of the Los Angeles theater. They
will give concert consisting OF choice
selections, beginning little after 7
O'Clock and lasting until the lecture
commences.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
There is to be a gala holiday matinee
at the Dime-M Musee theater this after
noon, at which extra attractions will be
presented, in addition to the already
varied programme. The popular resort
will doubtless be thronged, as it will be
the only place of amusement open, and
this is st. Patrick's day.
A National Event.
NThe holding of the Worlds Fair in city
scarcely fifty years old will be remarkable
event, but whether it will really benefit this ma