The morning call., 1892-05-03
THE THEATERS.
Successful Opening of the Emma
Jnch May Festival.
Mr.. Mansfield Plays His Piece in Darkness.
The Power Of the Press - The
Bandit King"-"Two Orphans"

The exalted taste of the San Francisco
musical public was fully proved by the way
all classes Of society turned out and crowded
the Grand Opera-hOuse TO greet the popular
prima donna, Miss Emma Jucb, and her
talented company IN their first appearance
this season in this city. An audience such
as that at the Grand Opera-house last night
can only be drawn together on special occa-
sions, and it must be gratifying to Miss
JUch to know that she has won so warm
corner in the hearts of Californians.
"Tannhauser" was the opera given last
evening and was greatly appreciated
by Wagner's music admirers. Miss Emma
Juch took the role of Elizabeth and sang
and acted the character admirably. Act
the second opens with THE Tournament OIL
Song" The theme OF the contest is to be
the nature and praise OF love, and the
prize TO the victor the hand Of Elizabeth,
whom Tannhauser loves, and BY whom he
is beloved. Tannhauser disputes all the
other minStrels' say, and having loved pro-
fanely, Outrages the assembly by his revela-
tlonS Of what he cOncelveS to be love. The
MINISTRIES challenge him and would kill lin,
but for the sudden interference of Eliza
beth.
MISS EMMA JUCH
Sings with the fire and animation that has
always characterized her artistic perform
ances; her voice is as clear and as fresh as
when she was The prima donna Of the
National Opera Company, but since that
time 1t has greatly improved IN richness and
fullness of tone, which enables her to ap-
pear in heavy German opera to much better
advantage than formerly. Her clear enun-
citation adds considerable charm to her
singing. She is simply perfection as Elsa
in "Lohengrin." Martin Pache proved
very successful as TannhauSeT, and his even
pleasant tenor was greatly appreciated.
Joseph RubO as hermann, Landgrave OF
ThuTingia, would have proved much
more interesting had he some kn0wl-
edge Of the English language. but
what he lacks in language Is fully
made up for by his good singing. The other
principals are far above the average that
are generally heard at popular prices. The
success OF the season IS already assured,
and the management Of the Juch Opera
Company can be congratulated. 1t GER
tainly deserves the hearty support Of the
public. The performances are equal to any
outside of the "hOmes" Of grand opera, the
stage settings and scenery cannot be ex-
celled and The costumes are the best money
can procure. Mr.. Hirschbach has a fine and
efficient orchestra; the overture was well
played and rapturouSly applauded.
THE FIRsT-NIGHTERs.
Among those occupying boxes were: Mr.
and Mrs. Edgar NJ. Wilson, Mrs. w. T.
Wallace, Miss Wallace, Mr.. and Mrs. r. r.
Berg Mr.. w S. Lewis, Mr.. w. 5. Morrison,
Mr.. l.. A. Flynn. Mr.. F. w. Wilson, Mr..
ana Mrs. L. 5. Sherman, Mr.. j. Mcdonnell.
Mr.. j. d. Redding. Mr. A. JoulIin. Mr.
Donald de V. Graham, Mr.. H. NJ. Bosworth,
Miss Bosworth, Mr.. a. Il. McCarty, Mr.. NJ.
sendorn, Mr.. d. Hayden, Mrs. c. F. Ii ~
norman, Miss May Mason, Dr. and Mrs. w.
J. Younger, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bell,
Mrs. Weber. Mrs. BigeOw, Mrs. Brady,
Mrs. I. n. Dunphy. Mr.. T. A. Hyde, Miss
Hyde, Nix. and Mrs L. S. Sherman, Mr..
Felix Kramer. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. g. Jonas,
Mrs. n Jonas. Mrs. r. Brown. Mr. and
Mrs. W. H. Taylor, Mr.. Frank Smith, Mrs.
Fred Holz, Mr.. and Mrs. Brendon Clark,
hon. and Mrs. James J. Stack. Mr.. w. E.
Dunn, Mr.. II. L. Coleman. Mr. Everett
Grimes Mr.. j. E. Hunter, Mr.. Edgar Hay
mond Mr.. and Mrs. Salinger. Dr. and Mrs.
Noble. MI Joseph COnderman, Mr.. Fried
lander, Miss MOseley, Miss w. A. Botkiue,
MI Frank B. MOseley, Mr.. and Mrs J. C.
Davis, Miss Lorraine Hollis, Mr.. aud Mrs.
J. NJ. Chretien, Mrs Selden Wright, the
Misses Wright