Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-02
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The Eames Concert-That Nine. Emma
Eames Story fully deserved all the good
things that have been said of her by the
New York and Chicago papers vas fully
demonstrated by her work at Metzerott Hall
last evening. One Of the finest audiences
Of the season, as well as one of the largest,
was present to gree the much-talked-of
soprano and the applause was spontaneous.
emphatic and prolonged after every one Of
her numbers. Her reception when she first
came on the stage to sing the countess aria
from the Marriage Of Figaro" was most
enthusiastic, and the manner in which the
opening recitative was delivered showed con-
clusively that she was an artist. The ford
aria that followed displayed the nexibility
of her voice, its volume and distinctness of
tone, and the encore that followed was pro-
nounced. In response she sang a German
lied, entitled Thou Art My Soul" with ex-
quisite expression. In the duo from Birto's
"Mefstofele," with Nine. Scalchi, Nine.
Eames fully sustained her part even against
the big voice of the contralto, and in the
group OF songs, which was her third num-
Der, she gained the most emphatic recall
of the evening To this she responded with
Tosti's Goodbye" sung In such a manner
as to arouse the audience to a high pitch
of excitement. Again and again was Nine
Games obliged to return and bow her &C.
acknowledgements before the applause ceased.
The other members of the company included
Nine. Scalchi, the contralto; Mr. Ben.
Davies. a new English tenor. and the
Kneisel Quartet. Mime. Scalchi is an estab-
lfshed favorite In this city, and while her
voice Is by no means what 1t once was, she
sings with such perfect method and
has such personal magnetism that she
retains her hold upon the music-loving
public. Mr.. Ben. Davies has voice Of
much power. with a manly tone but 1t has
not an extensive range He sings with ex-
preston and at once established himself up
on good terms with his audience. He will
be gladly welcomed here again. The Kneisel
Quartet played with artistic taste and fully
sustained by their united work the reputa-
lions that each had individually earned.
Solos were given on the cello by Mr..
schroeder, and on the violin by Mr.. Kneisel,
and both gentlemen deserved the favorable
recognition they received. Altogether the
concert was one Of the most enjoyable that
has been listened to in Washington in a
long time, and Manager Ellis is to be con-
graduated on giving Washington an oppor-
tunity to hear at least one Of the great
sopranos that reigned in New York during
last winter.
Summer Opera at lbaugh's.-Commenc-
kosch Comic Opera Company will begin
an eight weeks summer season at AL
baugh's Grand Opera House The opening
opera will be "Girof1e- Girofa," with Miss
scenery and new costumes will be used
during the summer. The company is the
strongest light opera organization that has
ever appeared in Washington. The chorus
Will number thfrty-five. and Manager Stra-
kosch prides nimself upon the fact that the
female contingent is as handsome and
shapely as any chorus In the country
Every voice has been tested. and none but
those of artistic qualities have been ac-
cepted. The principals have all made en-
viable names for themselves, and there is
not one but who is well known In this city
and throughout the country. Miss Stra-
kosch has been Identified with the leading
opera companies, and her artistic ability
has placed her among the foremost operate
singers Of the day. Miss Jessie Bradbury,
the soubrette. Is a bright, yivacious bit of
humanity, with a charming manner and a
voice fitted in every way for the demands
OF comic opera. Charles A. Bigelow Is well
known here. and needs no introduction.
The other members are artists Of ability.
good reserved seat can be secured for
twenty-five cents, either on the main floor
or in the balcony; In addition to this
be exchangeable for the best seats at
any performance during the season
The repertoire will be changed every week
and none Of the operas have been seen in
seats commences tomorrow morning.
George Dixon's Vaudeville and Athletic
Co.-George Dixon's Vaudeville and Athletic
Company will be the attraction at the
Lyceum next week. The company includes
George Dixon, the champion feather weight
pugilist of the world. and Prof Jack
Lynch, his sparring partner. also Bentley
and Cannon, Kitty Nelson, Patterson
Brothers. Dixon and Lang, Van and Leslie
Miss Nellie Seymour, Murphy and Mccoy,
Foster and Lewis. and the Donavans
Harris Bijou Theater.-The compliment
airy testimonial to the members of the or
chestra of Harris Bijou Theater will take
place tomorrow night, and the program ar
ranged is an attractive one. Among the
volunteers are Billy Williams and j. F.
Tucker in a sketch entitled THE Coming
Man; Frank Depro, mimic; Nine. J. Es-
puta DAILY, contralto solost; South Wash
tngton Banjo and Mandolin Club; Percy j.
Lowd, Irish comedian; Chas. Hurdle, cham
pion jig and reel dancer; Master Chris
Spresser, in original dances; Mark Wood
song and dance; Prof. VIM. Haley edith
Davenport, Wiibert Melville, Prot. John
Hama, Miss Madeline Turnburke and a
vocal quartet