Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-04
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panse OF shirt front and the regulation black
suit The crowd back Of the seats was several
deep and ladies stood during the entire even
ing, some OF them hardly getting glimpse OF
the stage.
In the dress circle the same state of things
OBTAINED, while the upper gallery was crowded
with perfect mass of humanity. The one in-
difidual whom all these people went TO see
and hear was Adelina Patti There were some
VINO had heard her often and who we're drawn
py their love Tor her matches voice and per-
iect vocaiizatlon. Some perhaps a majority had
never heard her and wanted 10 lind out for them
selves II her singing justified all the praise that
hau oeen bestowed upon IL by the mos; COM
peieht critics OF every country. Others
knew nothing about music-couldut tell a
symphony from sardine or a cavatina from a
cfuller, but who wanted to be able 10 saw that
they had seen Patti
And as Patti was the attraction the audience
was disposed at first TO simply tolerate the
realAy excellent artists who assisted in the pro-
gram The buzz Of conversation did not cease
when the veteran Arliti waved his baton and
his well-selected orchestra commenced the
overture TO Tampa" Sig. Noyara's noble bass
was heard to good advantage in the well known
ARA from The Magic Flute" and the interest
That tins excited was dampenod by an
unfortunate contretemps between the ac-
companist and Mile. Fabbri in the
next number. Galassi. the popular BARI
tone, however, Restored good feeling by
his manly and artistic singing of the 'Di Pro-
venza and Mile. Fabbri showed the really
good material that was in her by her brilliant
execution OF I'll Segretto" The other num-
bers were heard by the most Of the audience
with something like Impotence, although they
were well performed. until the queen OF song.
for whom all had been anxiously waiting, came
forward to sing Eckerts "Echo Song"
AS Patti came forward she was greeted with
tremendous applause and hundreds OF opera
glasses were turned upon her TO scan her fea-
lures, her costume, her Jewels aud decorations
When she began TO sing all chattering was
hussed and the great crowd listened in rapt
admiration. not wanting TO lose a single note
of that divine voice. There were some who
thought they could detect little sharpness of
tone IN her singing, bat tho best trained ears
and most cultivated musicians will give it as
their Judgment that her wonderful organ was
as perfect as ever. The tone has that same
richness. roundness and velvcty quality
that has placed Patti above and
beyond all singers OF the age. II is so
thoroughly satisfying in every respect Ii is
SO sympathetic and magnetic that when she
uses the mezZo voce the tone is as delicate
the bloom upon the peach, while in forte
passages there is an opulence of melody
that leaves nothing to DO desired. IL
may be tha. her power is abridged
as TO range. but rs she has the good sense to
attempt nothing that she is at all uncertain
about hor audience only gets her beet and per-
fectwork. Her execution Is brilliant, onderful,
matchless. There is no slurrinS even in the
most intricate passages, but each note is struck
clearly and distinctly no matter how rapid the
movements or low difficult the interval Her
marvellous vocalZation was fully demonstrated
in the Echo Song and in the Bel Ragyio and
the great duet in ''Semramide." When she
had finished the Echo Song the applause was
deafening and long continued. 1t was Patti
whom the audience had come to see and
hear and they wanted all of her that
was possible. She responded to the call
for more with "Home. Sweet Home"
as she only can sing that sympathetic ballad.
and then the house wouldn't be satisfied
she gave Comm Thro' the Rye" in a most be-
witching manner. In the ''Semiramide" Sc
lections, which comprised the second part Of
the program and which were given in costume,
Mile. Fabbri proved herself thorough
dramatic artist, singing with great skill and
intensity. Her long aria, her duet with
Sig. Noyara and her duet with Patti
were all given in manner that
deserved the applause they received. As
Semiramide Patti displayed her dramatic power
and brought back memories Of the time when
Rossini's grand opera Was given with herself
and Scalchi in the cast. When the curtain fell
on the duet the audience was 10th to depart
and the diva was obliged to return again and
again and bow her Acknowledgements.
FRIEND FRITz"-Mascagni's latest opera,
"FrieId Fritz" will receive its first production
in America tonight in the form OF a recital by
the pupils OF Sig. Mariana Mama. This opera
has created almost as much interest in Europe
cana" and it is written upon the
same lines. There will be an excellent
cast and well-trained chorus of
forty-fve voices, consisting of children and
adults. Between the first and second acts Miss
Pauline Whitaker will sing an adaptation of
the Intermezzo of the "Cavalleria Rusticana"
with obligato for violin and cello aud accom-
paniment o. piano and organ Messrs. Her
man Rakemann. violinist. and Mr.. Paul Mierseh,
'cellist, will assist and Miss Jennie Glennan
be obtained at knabe's, Droop's and Ellis
music stores.
.'CHMEs OF NORMANDY" which is
now being successfully performed by the Garlic
ton troupe at Albaugh's, will be replaced mex
week by that mos. charming of operas 1.-The
considerably strengthened. and Mr.. Carleton
promises that nothing will be left undone to
make this production most elaborate one.
The sale of seats for "The Chimes of Nor
mandy" begins tomorrow morning.
AFTER SEVEN YEARs.-'After Seven Years"
presented by Dan A. Kelly, Miss Lucille Verne
and other artists of recognized ability, is an
nounced as the attraction at Harris Bijou The
alter next week. Mr.. Kelly is one of the best
character actors before the public He has
wonderful versatility, presenting successfully
the roles of Bart Grantley, the southern man;
a tramp. In all of these roles he gives
distinctly original and at the same time thor
oughly life-llke impersonations. SPECIAL
| scenery is used for mounting the performance.
the interest of tho plot and the excitement of
the climaxes being enhanced by some very
striking realistic effects. The performance
presents pictures of human life among all
classes, and its sympathetic interests as well as
its comedy, is strong and well sustained. The
heartiest approval has greeted the perform
ance elsewhere.
The SoUsA TEsTIMoNIAL--Seats are now SELL
ing for the Marine Band concert to be given at
Albaugh's Immediately upon their return from
their western trip next Monday night. THIS
concert is to be testimonial to Mr.. Sousa. not
particularly in a financial way, but to show him
that there are hosts of friends and admirers
in Washington who appreciate his abilities
as conductor, and to assure him
that he is as much honored and
syndicate has been formed to tempt him away
from the capital. 1t is expected that q splendid
audience will greet the band, and boxes have
already been reserved for the President Secre-
tary Tracy, Assistant Secretary Solely, Private
Secretary Halford, Lieut. Hayward of the
marine corps and others, besides a large num-
Der of seats. 1t is understood that the tour of
the band to the Pacific coast has been an
exceptionally successful one, and the band was
everywhere received with the greatest respect
and favor. In every city flags we're displayed in
honor of the band and the national airs were
cheered to the echo. Mr.. Sousa was shown
every attention socially and professionally and