The morning call., 1893-05-28

inenfy as a vocalist In the school concerts
under the direction of A fred J. Kelleher.
Even in her early girhood she seems o have
had special aptitude for operate music, sing
ing such compositions as the prayer from
"Der Freischutz" and arias from I'll Troya-
tore" and "Rigoletto." music that scarcely any
young gir could attempt. much less render
succ ssfuly. as Miss WfXom aid.
After leaving Mills Seminary Emma Nevada
went 10 Europe TO continue her studies, piac-
ing herself under the instruction OF the
famous Nine MarcheSi, who was then giving
l-ssons in vi mn. In Europe Nevada is geu-
orally considered almost Mafcbesps best pupil,
as the delcacy of her execution is beyond
reproach.
She made her debut under Colonel Mapleson
al Her Majesty's Theater in London in April.
1880, in the opera La Sonnambula," which is
admirably suited to her voice and acting. The
first ap rearauee was ttlumph, and ever since
then she has been a favorite in England.
After that she sang in all the large cities of
Italy with success. The engagement at La
Scala, in Milan, was during he continuance OF
the national exhibition of Italy, and she owed
1t TO the recommendation of Verdi. who was
consulted as to the selection OF artists.
Later Nevada sang with great distinction at
the Academy of Music in Nrw YORK, where she
MADE her debut in her naive land. LA Son-
nambula" was again the opera, but after
In response to an ovation, she came TO the foot
lights and answered by singing Home, Sweet
Home"
The appearance at the Grand Opera-house in
San Francisco with the Mapleson Company. i'll
the same year, was the signal for most en-
thusiasttc reception; bur artsteally she is not
considered 10 have distinguished herself on the
occasion of her first appearance here. She
was SAID TO BE- suffering from ill health. and on
this plea the management kept her back till al
most The end of the season.
IN April, 1885. Nevada created immense
enthusiasm in Chicago, at The grand opera fes-
tlval, when some of the worlds greatest sing
ers including Acelina Patti, ScaIcbi, ETC., APP
peared.
AT the conclusion OF the last opera in which
she sang the audience refused TO go home even
after the curtain had been lowered and the or
chestra had retired. "a baIladl ballad ="
they all yelled in chorus, nd finding it was i'm
possible TO clear the theater Nevada in her
walking-dress, came before the curtain and
sang "The Star-spangled Banner"
Ii November OF the same year she appeared
in seties Of three concerts on the OccaSio OF
the opening OF the Alcazar in San Francisco.
creating much more favorable impression
than on her first appearance.
Nevada'5 voice at the present time is deli
cate, pure and sweet. with an ease and grace of
expression that few living ltghl sopranos can
equal. She has little power. but the penetrat-
ing f1ule quality OF her voice makes il carry,
even IN large building She exeels especi ally
In f0rid and bravura singing. The valley song
in Gounod's "Mireila" eyokes "bravos" loud
and heartfelt, and from an Italian audience
Indeed "Mireila" is a work that suits her ad-
mirablv throughout.
Lucia al Eainmermoor" is another opera in
which she Is very successful. and the forid mu-
sic of the 'sBaFber of SPyiile'' has been the Or
casi0n of Que OF her recent Iriumphs.
Like many prophets, Nevada has less honor
at home han abroad. Possibly she has i'm
proved since singing In San Francisco. for at
present she Is well known all over Europe and
tleases most in those countries where the
public il most critical and where delicacy of
execution is most appreciated.