The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-17

'''i"'mnnco of Carmen" by the Minnie
Hauk Grand Opera Company.


Hauk Grand Opera Company.
There was a largo and ultra-fashionable au-
dience at the Richmond Theatre last night in
attendance upon the first performance of the
Minnie Hauk Grand Opera Company and an
onloysole production OF Carmen was wit
messed. IL Is needless 20 dwell AT lenctb
anon the impersOnation of Madame Mn
mo hauk, the famous first "Carrnen ~
I ~ - over twelve years since NIinnie
nauh hrst appeared as the coouettish
Nlpsy' but now as then she is Acknowledged
| - "' ..f.el unleu Interpreter of this difficult
/ pHt Mterseeing her Carmen ono can ,veli
/ glloef, tand now materially her assumption Of
'ne roie mas helped the success Of the opera
III @nl Mohtarioi' the tenor made his first ap
leaIahce in this city, and his success was In
,,".Ii.nseous. he IS great. His voice and
i,ne.nod OF singing compares favorably with the
80 nlDhihond has been privileged TO listen TO-
'uu at the conclusion of the opera there was
r"e one verdict regarding his assumption of
hOn Jose. Montariols future appearances
VIII he anticipated with delight
0tormont as the Ioreador proved himself
the possessor of a large voice of musical
STweetness' and his acting and singing in the
ioIeador song reused the house TO enthusi-
astic applause.
Madame Natal, who appeared as ATichaela.
made most successful debut in this city
AIto-ether tho performance was a note
worthy event IN the history of the opera in
Richmond 0'0'" '''
Among the fashionable audience which
crowded the house were noticed Mrs. Pbilp
iHAa,i' 4lrs John Enders, Mrs. William l..
ih,oyaIl' Mss tilie Branch Miss Myer-. Mrs.
William =. Talbot. Miss Bessie I av. Mrs
James IL; Brand, Mrs. Thomas Boiling. Miss
others W many
Tonight Mascagni's grand opera "Caval-
lera hustcana' Rustic Chivalrv) will he
produced for the first time in the Soutb The |
sensation THIS opera has produced in all the
capitals OF Europe and the reports of the suc |
cessiul performances of the Minnie Hauk |
company aroused the curiosity of our music /
lovers 10 q high pitch of expectation and |
the house viii be crowded 10 its utmost |
capacity. Minnie Hauk will assume the |
character of SantuZza, the wronged |
village maiden. in which her success
has only been equaled by that of
her carmen Mr.. Montariol whose tri-
{pmphant performance last night stamped
MIN al once as the finest tenor who has ever
appeared here. Will sing Turridu. Mr.. Hor
mont Alto and the rest Of the cast. includino
Miss Rlsley and Miss Holmes will be equally
suong. lhe opera will be preceded by the |
nIst act OF Verdi 'Iraviata.' IN which
Madam Natal, the successful Alichaela of last
night, will sing Nioletta. The tenor part will
be ia the hands of Mr.. Bovet.
At the Academy.
One Of the largest houses Of the season last
night saw The County Fair at the
Academy. twas a fine production by a first
class company. This performance has been
announced as one guaranteed 10 please, and
nobly has the promise been fulfilled.
The stage settings were the most realistic
and true TO nature seen at the Academy in
several seasons
Mr. Arthur Gibson. in his impersonation of
IT'S Tucker, the Bashiul Hayseed. was great.
His droll manner of articulating and bis ex
rene bashfulness fairly caught the house.
be vigorous applause accorded Miss Jose
)hine Crowell as prim and prudish Abigail
prue. was indeed tlatterng.
Miss Allie Redpath as Taggs. the waif. was
NJ that could be desired Both tears and
nirth were provoked by this charming little
ctress
The singing Of the County Fair Quartette
vas hne' tho voices being sweet and power {
The corn-husking scene and the virginia {
eel IN the barn realistic. The race scene r
'etween two hoises was q wonderful piece Of q
tage realism. q
The County Fair" will be played again to- {
lght and Wednesday and Thursday nights. 4
lsO at Wednesday matinee T.