Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-09
Entertainments.
HYPERION THEATER.

HYPERION THEATER.
 The famous Bostonians will appear this evening and tomorrow afternoon in Robin Hood" Tomorrow evening Dorothy" will be presented. Of this or ganization an exchange says: "In every department of their stage work tho Bos- tonians are to be congratulated. Robin Hood was the vehicle to introduce them to New York, and Robin did the work well. It scored triumph itself and placed the Bostonians on the list of at fractions that from this forth they will be welcomed annually to contribute their en- ergy for the amusement of the metropolis.
 The great New York success, ''Jane," presented by an exceptionally strong com pany, comes February 19, 20.
 "Mr. Potter of Texas" is due February 22, and Dockstader's minstrels February 23.
 GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 "A Barrel of Money" new sensational American character comedy, by Herbert Hall Winslow, was produced for the first time in this city by E. D. Stair's company fast evening to an audience which com pletely filled every part of the house. Elaborate scenery and exciting mechanical effects are carried by the management, including the great Iron Mills scene, which introduces stationary steam engine and machinery room in full operation, with revolving belts, wheels and bands whirring, presenting at the climax of the third act one of the most thrilling sensational eff faok, &1a T6a ~1ax is @ good one and the company far above the average and an enjoyable entertain ment is in consequence the result. The play will be repeated this and tomorrow evenings and tomorrow afternoon.
 "The (new) Boy Tramp" will hold the boards the last half of the week.
 PRooToR's OPERA HOUSE.
 Tomorrow evening the clever little sou brette, Nellie McHenry. will appear in her latest success, "A Night at the Circus"
 Coming attractions include: "Horse and Horse," February IF; Aunt Bridget'f Baby" 19; Rfce's "Kotty Affair, |" %; told Jed Prouty," 24, %.
 DIR. M'aLYNN's LECTURE.
 Rev. Dr. Edward McGlynn will delive, lecture at the Hyperion on Friday even. ing, February 12. His subject will be "Public Schools and Their Enemies." The lecture is under the direction of s. L. liar. rell, trustee of the Asbury M. k. church and manager of the publication depart ment of the Kings Daughters. It Is one which Dr. McGlynn has been delivering throughout the country.
 THE PADHREwsKI MATINEE YESTERDAY.
 This great artist has once before played here, but to no such good house e greeted his entrance yesterday. He is pianist oi the first order, and 1t is. safe to say that he is the best now living; for, with the tech. nique of Joseffy, the poetical charm of Annette Essipoff, the frmness and class ical repose and precision of Won Bulow he possesses the grandeur and godlike grasp of the piano which we heard at times in listening to Rubinstein years ago. It if rare that program number like the B Hat sonata of Chopin is rendered with such combined poetry and force and that on the same program we listen to the very voice of Beethoven as he speaks to us in the sonata opus 53. His performance of the "Fantaisie Chromatique ct Fugue," by Bach, showing another side of his ability, was revelation to all true musicians. Scar latti's "Pastorale ct Capriccio," not so well known to the public, was correctly and nobly played. Scarlatti was very nearly con temporary with Bach, and his music is of the early Italian school. The piece car ried us back to the eighteenth century, ,and though it was so delightfully."- played upon the pianoforte, it was in reality composed and intended for the ''clavi-cembala," an instrument curious and old. MT. Paderewski's own 'sNocturne" was de- Iicious and gave great pleasure. It was an original and fascinating composition. It is needless to remark that his scope is great, and that whether 1t be Bach, Scsrlatti, Chopin or Liszt, all is masterfully played. The long, blonde hair and graceful appearance of Mr. Pad srewski has given rise to the now old joke upon his "chrysanthemum head" :" and indeed, from behind him as he faces the keyboard, his really beautiful hair luxuriantly waves and curls like the cele- brated Japanese flower. Rubinstein wore his dark hair in black msne which fell over his face in very leonine fash ion, when fired by enthusiasm. When Rubinstein was last here, he was prefera- bly, composer and leader, but always the king of pianists, and since his days no ono has equalled him save Padsrewski. From beginning to end the performance was de- ightful. The Steinway Grand used was a fine instrument, and in choosing such a medium for his delightful work he found a congenisl companion wherewith to inter- pret his musically poetic thoughts. The tone of his piano was on this occasion of such liquid quality that the com positions of Chopin and Schubert -Lisxt were tinged with lustrous hues. Whereas the polyphonic work 10 eminently represented in the Bach fugues find that diapason tone most desirable in such compositions. Although all piano tone is produced by hammer stroke upon the wires, this was in no wise psrceptible in the piano used by MT. Paderewski, His unlimited technique found it's support in the noticeable plisbility of his instrument. His introduction of the Chopin 'sNarche Funebre" wac great delight to his hear CTS. In spite of sprained finger, his inimitable playing betrayed no sign of such difficulty. and the crowded house was enthusiastic to degree rarely seen in New Haven.
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