The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-29

Talk With Patti-What She Eats and What
She Wcars-The Concert

but serve 20 tell with the sweet force of
eostatic melody the God-created song-power
OF the fair Queen Of Song.
The Diva arose about o'clock yesterday
morning and partook of what is ever her
breakfast chicken broth and tea. She re-
NAMED IN her room until noon answering let,
tiers, reading her correspondence and
performing the many little du-
ties required of her At II
o'clock luncheon was served. little lamb
and peas. a few bits Of the roast. other vege-
tables and a glass of wine isabout tho usual
luncheon. AZ least. so said her caterer. Her
chef prepared the daintes, and the meal was
served in one Of the suit Of rooms. About
o'clock the Diva. hei husband. Signor
Nicolini, and her companion. Mile.
Beaumeister went fer drive in
carriage. The. dog, present from the
got an airing. This dog was given to Patti
in a bouquet over the fOotlights at the Met
ropoltan OPERA oise, New York When
she returned / was waiting. She said that the
drive had been ve-y enjoyable; that kich-
mond was lovely city and that she was feel
ing il the best OF health ard spirits.
Az DINNER
About o'clock the Diva and companions
lined. The menu, though extensive was
simple, and prepared IN an enjoyable man
ner by the chef. No pastry or meats with
rich sauces are eaten. The fare is ever plain.
and on the day the Madame" as she Is
called by her attendants, sings, her hours OF
dining are different. To-day she will break her
fast about 10 o clock. Chicken broth, pOrridge
or some other light. nutritious food will be
eaten. The luncheon will not be served, but
will be suppanted by the dinner, which will
take place about o'clock. This the Diva
Will evidently linger over. for she eats nothing
until after the concert. Then bite Is
taken and the curtains are drawn for the
evening.
This is about the life Of the Queen of Song
during her tours. She does not receive many
OF the very many callers. and the applications
Tor photographs and autographs are but sell
dom granted. Her correspondence IS ever
large, and with her intimate friends she en-
JOYS exchanging line or two.
She IS beautiful woman, with a petite.
wellrounded figure. eyes that are those
slumbrOus brown ones, peculiarly the pos
session OF ltaly's people. and a complexion
that Is soft and delicate.
Madame Patti remains IN Richmond until
Saturday morning when she leaves for Wash
lngtOn. There are siXty-three pieces of bag
gage belonging to members of the company,
and the Madame has twenty-slx pieces of lug
gage which 90 into her private car-the New
port" In this car there is every convenience
and luXurg. The larder is ever well stocked.
refrigerator allows the champagne to be-
come frappe the car admits OF 1t haTlng
berths for every one Of the occupants and
there is also dlning-room and observatory.
THE CONCERT.
The concert will begin promptly at s:15
o'clock this evening, and it would be an APP
preclated act If every one holding tickets
would be IN their seats at that time.
The first number on the programme is the
overture of Tampa" by Herold. IL is a
bright. interesting composition and will lie
enjoyed. 1t Is in the same school as Flotow's
Martha"
The second number on the programme is
the well-knOwn "Oui sdegno" from Mozart's
Magic Flute" This is one of the most pleas
ing of Mozart's solos. and gives full oppor-
tunity 10 Signor Novara 10 display his full,
pure bassO profundo. The melody through
out IS fine and well sustained.
The third number Is but seldom rendered
in the | nited States save in the opera-houses
of New York. Chicago and Boston. II Is
serenade from GOuuod's great work. Romeo
and Juliet" and Nile Fabbri will, no doubt.
render II IN tho magnificent manner which
ever characterizes al OF that artists work.
She possesses pure cOntraltO voice OF great
range. hex its and of rich timbre.
The fourth umber "Di PrOyenZa il Mar"
from LA IryIatan by Verdi. Is d beautiful
comuOsitiol melOdiOus and sustained. II 10
a pure baritone song and will be rendered in
an artistic manner by the great fayorlte.
SignOr Galassi
The sixth number. I'll Segreto." is the
drinking song from ''Lucreza Borgia." by
Donizetti. IL is q brilliant composition. and
gives chance for O further display Of Mile.
Fabbri's wonderful technique.
The eighth number by Eckert' Is de-
Gphtful little Swiss echo song" which gives
full scope for Madame Patti to display her
1ute-lke tones. This moroccan comes like a
sunbeam after the possible "heaviness" of
the preceding numbers and Madame PATHS
rendition of the song Will at once draw from
the audience that unbounded enthusiasm
which always greets the Diva after Its rendi-
ton. The sweet cadences will long lnger as
an echo in the hearts of the people when the
fair Queen OF Song has departed for other
shores.
The ninth number, Non piu Apdrai," from
Mozart's Marriage Of Figaro is u SUI
perb composition. and gives Sign0r Galass
further opportunity to show the power and
color of truly pure and magnificent voice.
Az OVERTURE.
The overture of "Semiramide" is purely
Rossinian- melodiOus and pleasing. IL has
been rendered IN this city before and never
fails TO receive just recognition and applause
from music lovers and the public IN general.
The cagatlns. Behold Me ut Length in
Babylonie," the first yOca! number IN the
opera. Is very fine dramatic work which
taxes the vocal capacities of the greatest sing
ers Beginning recitatiye Of great breadth
tory yOcalZatlon rises 10 plane OF dramatic
grandeur the cavatlna evolves into an allegro
replete IN colOratur This allegro movement
is particularly melOdous and brilliant, giving
the singer great opportunities TO display her
ability.
Then follows that lovely duet, "A Tender
Affection between Nile. Fabbri and Sgnor
Novara. which tenders these singers a full
chance to show the con amOre quality Of their
voices This beautiful composition Is one Of
the gems of "Semiramide. being sweet and
full of melody. and is truly representative Of
the Italian school
HER DRESS.
The Diva is next TO cnter. She will be clad
in a gown of white cashmere trimmed with
Cold and q blue mantle trimmed IN the same
pretty manner. 4 crown OF diamonds will be
worn. and regal indeed will be the Queen Of
Song. PATHS rendition of the world famous
Bel Raggio" is unequaled. II stands pre-
eminent in her repertoire. and no one yet born
has attained to the conception and rendition
OF the work as 1t will be rendered this even
ing. There is an inehable exquisiteness that
words refuse 10 interpret.
In the Echo Song" Madame Patti VIII
wear a gown OF hght-bue cloth made IN the
style IF Louis Ky. The dress will be trimmed
with pearls This costume has never been
worn but once before in this country. then
at "A matinee at the New York Opera House
Sienor Guile did not come from Phiade-
phia with the other members OF the company.
lie was suffering severely with sore throat
and went on 10 New York. telegram was
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