The record-union., 1894-11-02
MUSIC And THE DRAMA.
An Interview With Miss Gertie
Carley-Auld.
Her Success In Musical Circles in
France and Observation-Disclosures
salyini's Appearance In ''Ruy
Blas''-"Rob Roy.''

.
She was met on the Atlantic side by
Mrs. E. M. Carley, the lady who adopted
Miss Aud when a child, and has been to
her mother ever since. Miss Gertie is
among the number of Sacramentans who
have become prominent in the world of
music, list Of whom was published in
these columns the other day.
As her success had here its beginnings,
and as it was Sacramento that by public
demonstration gave her the last god
speed" when she left for Europe, REC
D-UNIoN representative yesterday
sought an interview with the young
artist to ascertain her own views of her
progress. She was poor girl in Sacra-
mento without means or hope of the COM
plete education she ionged for until her
own labors, supplemented by the aid OF
close friends, enabled her Immediately
alter the Sacramento farewell IN April,
1891, TO leave for Europe in company
with Mrs. A. Heyman and her daughter
Katherine, another Sacramento artist
Who has won distinction in music. The
Heynlans were very kiad and helpful to
Miss Gertie, and she has for them warm
affection.
Miss Aud is very retiring and not dis
posed 10 say much of herself. Persistent
questioning and information given by
friends brings out the facts, however
that the party travelled in Germany for
a time, visiting some of the most
noted musical artists Miss Auld then
went under the instruction OF Nine. Mar
chest IN Paris. with whom, except in va
cations, she studied for over two and a
half years. She speaks with the utmost
respect and admiration for the venerable
teacher, and for her method with young
women.
She had the advantage, under her. of the
AID OF MarcheSIs first accompanies, the
master OF the orchestra ofthe Grand Opera.
Ihe pupils exercise their voices in class
but half an hour and are forbidden to
use the singing voice more than one hour
IN twenty-four. But they give to mental
music study many hours. On the fete
day Of the teacher and on several other
occasions the more advanced pupils are
heard in concert One Of the first in which
Lie Sacramento vocalist took part was
given under Marchesrs direction in the
Sale Erards the largest concert hall in
Paris.
There were concerts also at Marchesi's
nome. At some of these Partisan assem-
blles she met Sybil Sanderson, the we'll
known singer, also native OF Sacra-
mento. She also sang in concert with
Sebaichi and Campanini, two of the most
famous European artists, and she had the
fortune to attract the attention OF the
great Madam Melba, and this lady,''
says'Miss Gertie, was very kind to me,
and aided me much by her advice and
cheer"
Atan exposition of paintings in Paris
Miss Auld was one OF those chosen to
sing, and her voice and manner won the
attention of Lady Dufferin, wife of the
English ambassador. She at once sought
her out and offered to aid her, and
SO il came about that Miss Gertie
ma Of hn IFROo has, ASNc3S,
wife, who from that time gave her ma
terlal assistance and greatly promoted
her interests. She visited England under
this protection and had the entree into
all the best parlors in concert.
BY her aid she was able to sing in two
concerts of the most successful character
N the Westminster Town Hall. She
sang also at Mrs. Ronald's, a noted Amer
lean leader III London society, and also
IN notable concert by herself, and one
other for their joint benefit at the dudley
House, the magnificent home of the
Countess Dudley. AT this concert the
reserved seats were So each, and the other
slttngs 81 90. In London she was coached
IN their songs by several OF the first COM
posers OF the day, among them Tosti and
Laurence Kelly. In Paris she was tre-
Quently brought forward in concert by
Lady Duflerin in her drawing room con-
certs, and these are OF the most helpful
character to ambitious young artists and
tend greatly to advance them.
Miss Aud defends Marchesi's methods
warmly, saying that the charge that she
breaks voices is not just. The fact is,
she says, that the venerable instructors
orders are not obeyed, to use the singing
voice no more than one hour in twenty
four, in addition to the half-hour in class.
Many girls would say to me-" adds
Miss Auld, '''Isang all l wanted to to-day,
Two or three hours; don't you do it, too
Never mind the ORDERS The class exam
alton, though. always detects hardness
and weakness in such voices, and then
when the time for strain comes they
break and the teacher is blamed"
Miss Gertie is too reserved to enable
one TO ascertain from her how it came TO
pass that SO early she won the attention
OF the people she did, such as the power
ful influence Of the Dufferins, but il is
known that not only the sweet voice but
the modest ana gentle manners of the
Sacramento girl had largely to do with
her success in making way for her.
Miss Gertie says her European friends
expect her back in Paris III February
where she Will study one year more for
concert; Marchesi does not train foropera
Whether she viii 60 beyond concert
study or not, Miss Gertie has not vet de-
cided. and says that in that matter she
will probably be guided by the advice of
masters. She will remain in Sacramento
versary OF her adopted mother, Mrs Car
ley, and will sing here, in Auburn, in
Napa. and III San francisco in Noyenl-
ber. In Napa she had her first music
instruction; in the Auburn section she
resided in early youth; in San Francisco
she had her tirst advanced music study:
Sacramento is the place where Mrs Car
ley took her, parentless child, and
adopted her as her own, and here is her
home.
After these concerts she will rest and
visit friends, and in midwinter will de-
part Tor Europe. She speaks with touch
ing affection OF Mrs. Carley, and with
grateful regard for Mrs. L. K. Hamilton
OF this city, who for years has taken a
deep interest In the young singer, and, as
the latter puts it. she has been to me
here what Lady Dutferin was in Paris"
sALvINI IN "RUY BIAS"
The st. Paul Globe has the following
account OF Alexander Salvinps appear
ance in that city:
Victor Hugo's fascinating. romantic
tragedy, "Ruy Blas,'' was enacted bv
Alexander Salvini and his company at
the Metropolitan Opera-house last even
ing. This drama is entirely worthy of
the superb genius Of Hugo. 1t is a sur
passing revelation of power and poetry
united. 1t is boldly extravagant. hut
that extravaganza does not mar the
achievement, for 1t is the product of an
imagination so rich and lofty, a genius so
profound and brilliant, that the creation
inspires mind and heart with admiration
and enthusiasm. No lesser light than a
Hugo could have illuminated such ma
terial. a lackey made lord by his de-
signing master, and afterward a Prime
Minister, and thus given an opportunity
TO touch the hand OF his Queen, whom, as