The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-24

1t was brilliant, appreciative and en-
thusiastlc audience that filled the Grand
Opera-house last night. Many were in
full evening dress. and 1t was some little
time before the wraps were adjusted and
the fiutter of programmes had died away
sufficiently for the opening number.
As prelude to wealth OF
melody and harmony, Isadore Luck
stone. pianist. played LISTS Hun
garian Rhapsody No. G." This mas
terpiece of composition. formed upon the
wild melodies of the Magyar tribes of
Hungary, Is probably the most popular OF
all the rhapsodies of Able List 1t Is full
or technical difficulties, abrupt changes,
and needs endurance, as well, IN the finale.
Mr.. Luckstone has power, breadth OF in
depreciation and facIle execution. In the
delicate passages and in the forte he was
equally delightful, but his true mastery of
tue instrument was even better shown in
the tremendous Accomplishments to the
songs. Mr.. LuckstOne was not only the
solo pianist, but SO we'll did he sustain the
orchestral parts that he won good share
or the honors of the evening.
Herr Emil Fischer won high place in
the estimation of Indianapolis people when
he sang In the May music festivals. HIS
nrst song was the aria from Halevy's II he
Jewess." considered the best aria in the
was admirably suited TO ME-. Fischer's
voice, and it's powerful resonant quality
made every listener feel that. In every
respect. no other person living could
sing 1t as well. 1t was not To be wondered
at that at it's conclusion the singer received
an ovation. After repeatedly bowling his
acknowledgements he generously returned
and sang. 1T Was a Dream" by Rubin
stein, one of the tenderest of love songs.
and beautifully executed. Mr. Fischer's
second n
t from Nessler's, The Trumpeter.' This vas
also artistIcally given. and when he came
TO the front In response to the applause, he
was presented with O laurel wreath.
Madame Sofia ScalchI, who has been
foremost as an Operatic sing r for years.
was suffering with a cold, VIII CHI made her
voice somewhat husky. s @ sang the
csvatina from LES Hugeno; g." and her
method and many of her tol- 90 gave evil
dence Of what she has been and how much
she could please the world. So very well
did she slng that Notwithstanding her
slight indisposition. she was recalled and
sang the gGv0tte from "Mlgnon."
Sig. Del Puente has always been q IA
vorite here. and he was warmly received.
The 'Toreador," from Carmen" was his
selection. and 1T emaneted from his throat
with all OF his 0ld-time robustO quality
and earned for him recall, to which he
graciously responded.
Since Madame NOrdica's appearance here
q number OF years ago. in "Traviata," with
MhpiesOn' opera company. not much has
been heard OF her in this part of the cOun-
try, SO, with o few exceptions, there were
almost none in the audience who knew
much of her. Madame Nordica is q beauti-
tul woman in face and form. She wore an
exquisite gown of rOse-pink crepe,
with full train of pink duchesse
which she carried over her arm
when she entered. Many diamonds sparkled
upon her corsage. Madame Nordica sang
| the pOlonsise, from "Mignon." Her voice
is remarkably fine, and has all the poetical
give it. Pure, clear and flexible, it easily
mounts to the lOftlest heights. The intri-
cate roulades and cadenzss of ThOmass
composition seemed as nothing to her. so
perfectly and 80 easily were they sung The
audience broke into torrent of applause
and recalled and recalled her. She was
gracious In manner, and, after bowling re-
| peatedly, sang the dainty little ballad oil
and here occurred q graceful little act not
on the bills. There was no prepare ton for
a deHble encore. and. after instructlng the
accompanist little, 1T was finally given
up, and Madame NOrdica sat down, drew
of her gloves. and started to play 1t her
self. The key, evidently, she could not re-
call. Int she pluckily kept to it. and then
changed her selection, and played, and
| charmingly sang. "Fll Sing the Songs OF
Araby." acquitting herself with moro cred
| q singer as ever came here.
Miss Helen Dudley Campbell w0s greeted
with applause for two reasons She IL an
Indianapolis woman and q singer. She has
| a sweet voice of wide range. and rich and
| sweet in the lower register. For her first
| number che gave Thou art All to Me-" by
Brodsky. and in response to her recall the
familiar ballad. Within Mile of Edin.
| boro." The first part closed with the
| quartet from "Rigoletto." by Madame Nor.
Glca Madame Scalchi. Del Puente and
| Campanini and it was happy finale to
the concert part.
The second part comprised selections
| from Mascagnfs "Cavelleria Rusticana.
the short opera which made the composers
| name known almost In day. Madame
| Nordica showed fine dramatic abilities In
| the part of Santuzza. and won new laurels.
| Mise Campbell, CampaDini and Del Puent e
| sustained the other parts, and. with the
piano and organ accompaniment, the audi
| ence was content with the concert form OF
| the opera. The music Is enjoyable. but
the lack of scenery, costumes and
| orchestra makes even thu music tame TO
those who have seen it com pletely given.
Taken whole the concert was q rich
| musical treat. and while well patrOniZed
By cultivated and apprecietive audien ce.
there should not have been q vacant seat
In the whole house. The generosity of the
| precedented.
| s. Willard and family, Mr.. Will Talbot
| and Mrs. John c. Wright. Mr.. and Mira.
| A. III. Snow. Mr. and Mrs. w. Il. Wheelock
and Mrs. George Wheelock of Chicago. In
| the audience were Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
| Kiefer Mr.. and Mrs. Ferd Mayer. Mr.. and
| Mrs. Charles Mayer. Mr.. and Mrs George
| +. Adams with theater party. Miss Voss
| and sister Mrs. Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. K. b.
| +. Peirce and daughter. Miss Van
Mr.. and Mrs J. c. schafisr'
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Wulsin, Mr. and
| Mrs. Henry ;. Fraser. MIR. and Mrs. James
! Winters, with party, Mr.. and Mrs.
| StoughtOn Fletcher Mrs. I. A. Lewis, son
and daughter. Mrs. u. p. Erwin and Miss
| Erwin. Mr.. NJ. II. Spades and daughter.
| the Misses FarQuhar Mrs. John Holman,
| Mr.. Will Kurtz, Mrs. Charles Waicott. Mrs.
| Hatch. Mrs. T. p. Haughey, Mrs. Schuyler
| Haughey. Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. WATSON, Mr..
| and Mrs. L. N. johnson. Mr.. and Mrs w.
| II. Coen. Mrs. Danforth Brown, Mrs. Will
| Sharpe. Mrs. +. K. Hodges. Miss Ruth
| Fletcher, Miss Graiiin. of Piaua, o.
| ENGLIsH's-HALLEN AND HART.
| Hallen and Hart produced their new
| play. The ldea," for the first time in this
| city at English's last night to a good house.
The piece has not much plot to it, but there
are plenty of funny situations IN it and
| opportunities for good comedy. These PEG.