The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-04-02
The Liberati Concert.

The LlbeRoti Concert
It il not too much to say that the con-
cert in aid of the First Regiment band on
Friday night was an episode in Seattle's
musical history. From first to last the
numbers, both in selection and execution.
were good. The especial star selected by
the band was Liberati. The cornet play.
ing Of this virtuoso is worth all the praise
that has been spoken of it His execu-
ton and precision are equal to that of
Levy and his expression and meditation
are better even than that celebrated artist.
His rendition of Chopin's famous ma
zurka is such as to give the hearer q new
conception Of that piece. The band was
equally fortunate in its selections of local
soloists. Mr.. e. d. Cradali, tenor, and
Miss Ruby Bray. contralto, are both excel
lent, and on this occasion were in good
voice and sang splendidly. Mr.. Crandali's
encore, "Mignonette." was splendidly
done and was heartily appreciated, though
the Creole love song which he sang by re-
quest a. his regular number was . superb
piece of work. Miss Bray sang q song and
was twice encored, her father, Mr.. C. E.
Bray. leading the orchestra in her
accompaniment Miss Bray's voice
shows ngns Of careful training and
is of unusual quality and tone for 80
young a singer. She was enthusiastically
received. The programme prepared was
as follows:
Uvertufe-'iencred ........"..........K oseinl
Tenor so!o-'CreoIs Lover: song". ........ Buck
tBy requestl
"Mill in the Forest''-Idyll. .......... Eilsnbsrg
Cornet solo-"Maxurka" Chopin
sisnor A. I;bsrati.
Part H.
Overture "schmetterlings" .......... Refer Bella
fo) obi tu-"Hoarec; Thou. Mattel
(b) Le Parlats d'Amor-"Flower song .Gounod
- Miss Ruby Bray. W
Directed By signor 4. Iioerati '
Cornet solo-"Equatone Caprice" $500. Nberati
6fgnor A. Liberau.
Albion-Grand national faDtasta on Scotch,
Irish and English airs :................ Baetens
Msrch-''Nsw York Mecca. Libsrati
John r. sheridan.
Tomorrow and Tuesday nights at the
new Seattle theater "a Night on the Bris-
toll" will be played with J. F. Sheridan in
the lead, the original Of the eccentric
Widow O'Brien in that clever farce
comedy. 1t was the first Of all farce come
dies and it has retained its original reputa-
re.
tains his old-time vigor, and that his
abilities displayed in his impersonation of
the eccentric Widow O'Brien are second to
none. Sheridan Is supported by large
ana talented company of comedians
that enjoy reputation of being artists
of a high order. In the troupe the
Yum-Ki-Poo troupe of the Japanese
eccentric dancers are said to be
worthy of special recognition for their
neatness. execution and grace. Messrs.
Marion and Post, grotesque song and
dance artists, are leaders in their line
Oracle Whitford, favorably known in Lon
don, Sydney and Melbourne, is a feature,
and Fanny Liddiard, operate prima
donna, late of the ]. c. Williamson opera
company. is another. Mile. Blanch Sic
grist, the famous French vocalist and
danseuse, one Of the troupe. is considered
the peer of Vanoni and Fougerre. as she
sings in both English and French.
Bill Nye's Rich Lead.
Fun comes high, sometimes, but the
American people must have it, and a man
whose supply of the genuine article seems
inexhaustible. is in demand. Bill Nye re-
ceives sc, 600 annually for his weekly let
tiers, which are published in hundreds of
papers throughout the country, and by GO
ing ION the road" a few weeks. delightinp
crowded houses nightly. he almost doubles
this income, besides which he derives A
royalty from his books and drama. Mr..
Nye's salary for his part of the entertain
ment which will next Wednesday evening
regale our people IS the largest ever paid
humorist, and 1t is piece of good fortune
that the combination was secured for this
city, since its season Is of limited length
and the demand for engagements exceeds
the supply.
Notes OF the Foyer.
The greatest ana most novel first mart eve,
produced on the American stage 10 given by the
Primrose aud West MINISTRIES this season, where