Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-07
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popularity OF the Boston symphony OrcheS-
ira in this city was fully demonstrated in
the large audience that filled Metzerott
Hall last night on the occasion of it's first
concert this season. Aside from the pleas s.
ure of listening to the work of this organi-
cation, which for its size can probably not
be surpassed by any similar body of musi-
clans, there was in the minds of the audi
ence a curiosity to see the new leader. Mr..
Emil Paur, and to judge if he was a
worthy successor to those who had pre-
coded him in the development of this band
-Henschel, Gericke and Nikisch. That the
listeners were kindly disposed to the new
director was manifest in the hearty greet
ing which he received when he first came
forward to assume command, and that he
satisfied their desires and compelled their
admiration Was evidenced by the hearty
applause that was given at the close of
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, with which
the program opened.
AS this was the chief number of the
evening Mr.. Paur's ability as a Conductor
must be judged by his reading of this one
of Beethoven's greatest works. No I'M
favorable criticism can be made, and it is
believed that this composition was never
heard TO such good advantage in this city
as last night. He takes the tempo of the
andante movement slower than customary,
but 1t enables him to present finer effect
and to show the symmetrical development
OF the Theme. In the ScherZo, in which the
originality of Beethoven is shown more
than in either of the former movements,
the thorough training of the orchestra was
manifested as well as the earnestness of
the conductor, and the glorious march with
which it closed was a triumph both for
leader and players. MIR. Paur is an i'm
provement on Nikisch in that he exhibits
less self-consciousness. less posing for eff
iC mot nf,,l
more earnest and more virile He seems
TO reel the music. and he uses his whole
body in his work. He covers his entire
force with his movements, and his vigor
holds them in perfect control. The other
orchestral numbers were a Slavonic rhap-
sody by Dvorak and Berlioz's overture,
"Benvenuto Cellini" the first of which con-
tanned the peculiarities of its author, but
was hardly as satisfying as some of his
other works. and the latter, which has been
effect.
Nine. Lillian Nordica was the soloist, and
sne sang for her first number the we'll
known aria from the Queen of Sheba -
excellently displaying the purity of her
voice and the perfection of her method
Her second number was the recitative and
ara from Beethoven's Fidelio, a very try
ing score, in which she acquitted herself
nobly. though it needed a bigger, broader
organ. A word should be said as to the
accompaniment work Of the orchestra.
c.
doubt to the experience that Mr. Paur has
had in directing opera
Albaugh's.-Mr. Roland Reed, who is es-
tablished as one of this countrys repre-
sentative comedians, and from whom good
Things are always expected. did not disap-
point the large audience that assembled at
Aibaugh's last night. The plot of Lend
Me Your Wife" has no longer the fullest
charm OF novelty, but this performance af-
lords an abundance of what Is fresh and
entertaining in the wit of the lines, the flow
or spirits and pleasing personality that the
star brings into 1t, and the vivacity with
which the various members of the company
do all tnat Is before them. The cast works
with all the harmony that would be note
worthy In stock company of long standing
Miss Isadore Rush made an especially agree
able impression through the graces which
she brought to the part Of Bessie Bunting
the wife who Is lent.
New National Theater.-Those excellent
actors, Frederick Warde and Louis lanes
opened weeks engagement in the classical
drama at the New National Theater last
night. The play was George II. Boxers
powerful tragedy, Francesca da Rimini"
The performance presented the sterling
qualities which have claimed for it cultured
approval in the past. Mr. Warde gives a
nne 1mpersonation of the manly and heart
stricken hunchback. while Mr.. James rep
resentation of the malicious court ieste-
has a force and smoothness that makes n
mastery study In cynicism. The support
ing cast is competent and the mounting of
the play Is liberal and handsome
Academy of Music-Henshaw and Ten
Brock, called the millionaires of fun, an
peared last night in the new 'Nabobs'" on
their farewell tour in farce comedy Mr.
Henshaw Is evidently quite versatile
comedian, and Sam Collins nimble legs and
grimaces would prove a good foil for him
In some circumstances but they are both
handicapped In the "Nabobs"
Harris Bijou Theater.AThe performance
at the Bijou last night was one of the best
seen at this house during the season II
was that romantic Spectacular melodrama
Fabio Romani. or the Vendetta" and the
auoience that welcomed it was the largest
the Bijou has seen for a long time Ths
play Is strong, full of interest and drama tic
eHect. The company is excellent and the
scenery the best ever seen al this theater
wafer Lawrence In the title role was even
better than ever before Miss Frances Eyad
as Nina- the false wife. was excellent. Re-
tween acts and Miss Anita Turnour
contributed a serpentine dance that was
greatly enjoyed. Again tonight
herman Lyceum Theater-The New yorL
vaudeville Stars opened weeks ENGAGE
ment at kernan's last night to good busi-
ness Inc SHOW Is out-and-out variety
entertainment of a high class. Manning
ana Griffin, who are justly styled The Au.
tocrats or Mfrth,' opened the performance
Then came Lillian Mason, who reaches the
popular pulse by singing all the latest songs
In a clever manner. McRobie and Evans
IN an origin al travesty, came next with ten
minutes of rollicking fun, and Luciano
Tataie in an entirely new and startling act
was marvellous. Bryant and Saville, those
jovial fun makers, Van Leer and Barton I'm
knock about comedy Harris and Walters in
character sketches. and the great LittIefeld
in roaring act, were clever. The Farnum
brothers proved themselves daring ac-obats.
and the roaring afterpiece Count or No
Count was happy ending to a clever
show. Again tonight.
Wonderland.-A rooster orchestra is a de-
cided novelty, and yesterday at the Won
derland Theater large audiences listened to
a number of fowls perform on stringed in
struments, just as If they were used to
them. There is also a wrestling bear that
gives an interesting bout with his trainer,
Signor Delario. The stage performance
presents the Waterbury brothers. Helstone
and English. top boot dancers, the Barons
and comedy sketch. and Miss Belmont in
an exhibition of second sight