Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27
RICH MELODY REIGNED.
A Brilliant Assemblage at the Madame
Rolla Concert.


Rolla Concert.
One of the largest and notably fashion
able audiences of the season assembled al
the Opera House, last evening, on the occa-
sion OF the grand Madame Rolla concert,
which proved most successful and salts
gactory in every detail. The gathering
was not only large but richly dressed, quite
a number appearing in full evening dress,
Mr.. George House, who OBLIGATED at the
door, being so attired, as well as several
others who acted in the managerial capa-
city.
The programme opened with an overture
admirably PLAYED oy the Opera House
orchestra, after which Mr.. ID. Bullock gave
baritone solo entitled "Only to Love, }" In
a manner to awaken a hearty response
Mr. Bullock has clear, rich voice, and his
renditions were thoroughly enjoyed.
After a short season OF stiffness, broken
only by the occasional rustic Of fan, came
burst Of applause, which for its sponta-
neity and long-continuance has seldom been
eoualled at the Opera House. 1t was
perfect ovation. And the occasion OF
it was the initial appearance
of the much-heralded and long-awaited
Madame ROlla, Prima Donna in Her Ma
iesty's Opera Co. and the Royal Italian
Opera Co. 1t was sometime after her en-
trance upon the stage that the APP
plause subsidized Madame Rolla was
charmingly attired in rich toilet of white,
deliberately bedecked, and profusely en-
blazOned with scores Of the sparkling
gems IL was most beautiful stage at
tire, and one that was strikinglyln accord
with her pleasing physical charms.
Madame Rolla gave as her first selection a
grand aria in Italian entitled "Reine de
Saba" 1t was delightfully."- rendered, and
while the auditors could not interpret the
words Of the selection, they could not but
be thoroughly in touch with the music
of the piece, such was the tone and
expression in the rendition. Her voice is
clear, the words are well articulated, and
her gesticulations and facial expressions
add much TO the completeness of the rendi-
ton. In Madame Rolla's voice there IS
great volume and considerable range, and a
voice over which she appears TO have great
control, sufficiently so 10 appear before the
auditors with remarkable grace and COM
posture. Madame Rolla has voice that IS
richly trained, and the range and power OF
her vocal talents was well eXemplitied last
evening in varied selections. The thorough
control of her voice, especially on low
notes, was singularly noticeable. While
Madame Rolla cannot be considered with
Patti, Lucca, Kellogg, Emma Abbott,
or other eminent vocalists of
that stamp, still there can be no
uisputing the excellence and richness of
her voice. Even to those few unacquaint-
ed with music, the great difference seen in
professional in contradistinction 10 amateur
work was clearly apparent. AT the close
Of the first rendition the applause was long
continued, and she was presented with two
elaborate floral tokens, one OF which con-
tanned two handsome diamonds. AS
recall she gave a selection In
English. Later on the programme
she rendered two romances Les Anges
Pleurent' and "Chant Venitien," both or
which afforded great delight. An espec-
tally entertaining selection was the sleep
ing Tide" into which Madame Rolla put
great feeling and expression.
Others who contri outed much to the en-
ioyment of the evening were Miss Grace
Kelly and Prof. SchocSey on the piano.
both of whom were loudly recalled. The
Arion Singing Society, with Messrs.
ochaeffer and Diegmiller as solo singers,
also entertained the large audience most
delightfully."-. The concert throughout was
heartily enjoyed.