St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-03
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and every box was full. while standing
room was an early sign.
The eXcellency OF the talent was such
as to command large and cultured au-
dience. The best musicians of the two
cities had been secured, and artists
from the leading operate organization
of America sang for sweet charity.
Mile. Camille d'Arville is the first
soprano of the troupe, and she sang the
simple ballad Dear Heart" by Mattel,
in dainty way. Her voice is charming
from its crystal clearness. and the words
flow from her throat without the slight
est effort; there is no suggestion of flaw
or break. Her stage presence is an
added delight, it is so natural and win
ming. The audience demanded sec
Ond song. but, as Miss d'Arville sang
in the evening performance by the Bos
tonianS, it was graciouSly acknoWl-
edged, but the encore withheld.
Tom Karl is always delightful, and
his rendition of the aria, "Quando lie
Sere,'' by Verdi. was as clear as silver
clarion. He never strives for effect,
never anticipates a climax; but there is
always reserve power for the require
mentS of even an Italian bravura COM
position. And Mr. Karl robs these Of
much Of their tinSel air. For the recall
he sang lullaby with all his matchless
sweetness of tone and tenderness of eX-
preston.
Miss Bertha Waltzsinger is a new ac-
QUESTION, and made her first appear
ance as Annabel in the "Robin Hood"
performance of Monday night. Her
voice is a sweet. clear soprano. of good
method. and her stage manner is admi-
rabie, entirely devoid of anything anna
flourish. Owing to Miss FiniaySOn'S
illness Miss WaltZsinger sang a waltz
song from The Red HuSsar' with a
witching grace which captivated the
audience from the start. Her intoua-
ton is remarkably true, the words are
crisp without being abrupt, an admira-
Die thing i'll singer OF opera. A recall
resulted in one of De Koven's most
charming ballads, Past and Present"
Miss WaltZSinger and Mr.. Karl sang
the duet, 80 That We Two Were May
ing," and added new beauties to this
Oldtime favorite.
Among the home musicians Mr.. Mad
den'S performance is especially worthy
OF praise. His selections, "SceneS de la
Creda.' from Hubay, and a PapillOn,
by the same writer, are new compost
tons, and faYorite studies with this
violinist. He seems to catch the spirit
or the work, which is full of modern
melody. AS an accompanist Miss Herk-
Zlemer IS remarkably sympathetic.
Mrs. Hermann Scheffer played Hun
garian rhapsody, compositions for
which she seems to have decided pen
chant, doubtless because she was once
a pupil of List. The striking thing
about these writings is their involved
structure; their brilliant massiveness
An orchestra is needed to bring out
their full meaning. but Mrs. Scheffer
has peculiar talent in resolving the
complex harmonies into tangible mu-
steal moods. Her touch is firm and
elastic.
John F. Geha an gave a baritone solo,
'Vespri Siciliain," an aria from Verdi.
His voice has full, melodiouS quality,
and it is noticeable that he holds it in
reserve-never sacrificing power to eff
feet. FleXibility is somewhat lacking.
but the Interpretation of the song was
good.
The Summit Quartette gave the remain
ing musical numbers of the programme
with its usual style and unity. Mr.. Van
YORK and Mr.. Colville were heard to
advantage in "Soi."
"a Crayon Talk on Imagination" by
John Henderson Carney concluded the
programme.