Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-16
ThEATER NOTES.

Grand Rapids doesn't welcome grand
opera. especially when 80 much II
uielody an is promised in the Boston
Symphony Is knocking at the doors.
Either this or our musical tastes crave
something more matter of fact and
prosy than the classical selections inter
lined on the program in The Powers
last evening. II neither IL these are the
causes for the pitiably small audience
IN attendance. then IL must he confessed
"a our shame that comic opera hath
charms more fair. and it's jessanine TO
pumpkin blossom that the charms are
nearer the heels than the head. The
program 81 the Mapleson concert was
divided into two parts. the first em.
bracing solo and concert selections from
the best known operas. The second
part WAS devoted To the garden scene
from Gounod's Faust" Signor Sartori
was heard in number from taure.
He has a large voice, it's range extending
t. the extremeso Of the bass register and sO
well balanced that II might be called
bass baritone. He was given an encore.
Slgnor Barron sang a romanza from
I'll Trovatore, his cxquisitely sweet and
elastic tenor being heard with delight.
lie responded with ID Come To Me. My
Love Mile DE Soria sang q quaint
selection by Donizetti. She has a
flexible contralto Of great strength.
Madame Mapleson contributed an
original air by lilo Mattel. She sings
with resonance and richness altogether
refreshing Her voice and method have
been the subject III endless compliment
AIRY notices. the critics having showcred
unlimited praise upon both. Her win
ning stage presence and the sparkling
brilliancy of her bell like soprano voice
captiyatcd her audience last evening,
and won for herself many exclama-
tons IL admiration. The first part
closed with "a duet and the excel
lent spinning wheel quartet from
Martha" In the garden scene from
Faust" the capabilities Of the four
singers were displayed TO good effect.
Clear as the note Of the oriolc and
sensuous AS the cooling 81 dove are the
tones coaxed from the saxophone 10y
Knox Wilson's in Smiths this week lie
has perfect control III the awkward in
strument and his execution is finished
and artistic. Abundant applause greets
him. Meehan and Raymond appear in
a new sketch. Mr. Mcehan is clever
comedian and the clevcrest thing he
ever did was la Join his fortunes with
Miss Raymond. The aerialist. Geller. in
"a wonder. his recklessness being thrill
ing. The Wards. new sketch team.
are pleasant entertainers The Henly
sisters in dainty dances continue Ia carry
the honors Of the bill. Adele. Belanch-
ard. Lulu Weller and Minnie Robertson
are in the olio. Watson and jerks con
tinue their hurricane knockabout act To
the delight 81 the galleries The open
ing skit is cutely drawn comedy with
iablcau finale from the fertile brain of
imprcsario Wood. As usual the per
Torrance is clean and wholesome. com
plying in this respect with Manager
smiths iniiexiblc rule.
Frank Murphy is presenting ~ Strik-
ing Resemblance" Ia the patrons IL The
Grand. The farce X "a funmaker. but il
lacks originality. Lacking originality.
II has no elements OF surprise. Surprise
is the essence 81 humor. In spite IL
these noticeable defects. Mr. Murphy,
aidet 10y his company II comedians.
makes "a merry go" 81 the nonsensicali-
ties. dances and songs. One cannot but
be entertained pleasantly. and that
being the sole object of n Striking Re
scmblance." IL must hc acknowledged a
Success. The company will remain here
all the week. giving usual matinee per.
formanccs.
CTomorrow evening the greatest ~ all
orchcsiras will lie heard in Harlman's
hall. The Boston symphony IL the most
thoroughly drilled and accurate II usical
organization in existence. IL ~ ar artis-
tic aggregation IL artists. every one 81
whom Is capable ~ entertaining a. "A
soloist To miss such festival 81 music
H. t. turn ind,ifercntly To- the hest -
good things. The program and the per
soncl ~ the orchestra and artist accon-
panyiug him have been repeatedly men
toned. The public must be satisfied IL
TIA merit The sale II seats promises "A
crowded auditorium.
May 3i Anton Solids Opera Concert
company viii appear in Hartman y Mr.
Scid viii bring Emma Juch with him
and ~ will h. the last time she will ap-
pear IN America previous a. her depart
ure Tor Europe on two years visit and
concert tour.
III. VI. Scott. representing The French
Spy" which vii hcgin IN The Grand
next week. - ia ID" city.
W II Crane Will 10 seen in The Sen
s;or' IN The Powers May -