The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-13
Music AND MUrrC1Awa


MUSIC IND NUsrCzANA
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| The "Cavalleriia Rusticans" has had many
| representations, but II has never received .
more brilliant setting than the one given 10 u
last month at Windsor Castle. By special order
| Of the Queen. Waterloo Chamber. where
| many OF tho state banquets are given. was
converted into an impronnptu theatre This
hall is beautifully decorated and proportioned
and contains many rare carvings on the doors,
chimney pieces. and panels made By cunning
hands. The stage occupied one-third Of the
length Of the chamber and was draped with
rich brocaded hanRings OF green and gold and
was surmounted By the royal arms The
| drop curtain was Of crimson. The Or
chestra was stationed In front of che foot
lights. but the gilt music stands OF the
players were hidden behind the massive
groups Of palms. ferns. and tall green plants
from the Frogmore Conservatives, inter-
min. led with yellow lilies. chrysanth NUNS
Of every shade aud hue. and delicate bells Of
cyclamen. Tho Queen sat IN gilt armchair.
upholstered in yellow and crimson silk. White
and gold chairs were reserved for the Nom!
beers Of her Majesty's family. and behind these
an amphitheatre Of eight rows was construct
Cd. These seats wero set apart for the espe-
cially invited audience. chiefly composed Of
lords and ladies Of the court
The programme. which contained the
words OF the libretto In Italian and English.
was an elaborate affair. that served - .
pleasant memento Of the occasion. The Queen
expressed her delight By frequent applause.
and commanded the repetition Of some Of the
numbers. At the close Of the performance she
sent for 6ignor Lago and SiRnor Ardit. and
complimented them most highly. To ArdiH
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A pleasant little storyis related Of Msscsxni.
which proves that fame has not spoiled that
quality Of character which is as rare a. It is
admirable-modesty. During the first week Of
"BAmico Fritz" every one Of importance left
cards invitations. and messages for the cole
brated composer At the 9uirinal Hotel: but
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The excitement regarding Paderewski still
continues. and the music shops sell reams OF
his published compositions The work most
In demand is Nocturne. which seems to
have touched the universal fancy. But a.
this is manuscript the enthusiastic amateur
pianists are doomed to disappointment
Paderewski's next recitals will take place on
Thursday afternoon at the Madison Square
Garden Concert Hall and on Saturday after
noon at the Music Hall. For the Thursday re-
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seats have been purchased.
Henry. Holden Huss's festival work .sanc::
orchestra and chorus. at St Stephen 8 Church.
Lflli Lehman has achieved great triumphs
in the role Of Norma. the majestic character
OF which Is said to especially suit her gifts.
She will be heard In this opera next Saturday
afternoon. Nine. Emma Eames and the De
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seidl's concert for this evening will be one Of
interest as the programme is an exceedingly
good one. embracing three selections from
Moszkowski: Massenet's exquisite virgins
Prayer" for string orchestra: Grieg's wierd
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Antonio Galassi. and aftor:, the ,intefmission
Nine. FurscS. &ad campanini. and d asiasst
The fourth Damrosch Sunday concert for |
this evening sets forth an attractive musical |
menu. Rubinstein's bsllet music "Feramor."
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The Violin witR orche stra 4. :. seabary Ford
will sing an aria. and the Lutteman Swedish
Mr.. Walter Damrosch has announced that he
will give series Of concerts with the Sym.
for young people. These will take place on the |
afternoons Of Dec. 80. Jan. IL. Feb. ]. Fob. 20.
March 81. and March 80
A concert in aid Of the Young Mems Chris |
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Male Quartet will appear.
The frst concert Of the Cecilia Ladies' Vocal
Society will begin Tomorrow evening in the
Ambition Academy. Brooklyn. TheProgramme
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' Elegy." Schumann: Expectation" h. HolY-
and others.
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