Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-08
IN MUSICAL CIRCLES
Great Things Are, Expected Of the New
Tavary Opera Company. >
Miss Lolita Mflasi Has Been Engaged
by Seidl ana Will Play at
His CONCERT Here.

Great things are expected of the Tavary
Opera Company which will open its season
in Brooklyn on Monday night. The organ
ization is particularly strong one, and
has been formed by Mr. Charles H. Pratt
who was the acting manager OF the late
Emma Abbott during her entire operate
career. After Miss Abbott died Mr.. Pratt
went out Of the business and devoted him
self to hotel keeping, because he said there
was no singer before the public whom he
believed possessed the same drawing pow
ers as his late star. His hearing Of Madame
Tavary was an accident, as he was passing
through Cincinnati. But, having heard her,
his keen judgment at once recognized in
her the possession of those qualities which
would attract and hold the public regard.
An Interview with her determined Mr.:
Pratt to again enter the operate field. and
to surround Madame Tavary with a COM
pany in every way first-class. This he has
done, and his organization includes Helen
Vandoehndorf, the well-known con:ralto;
Guile. the phenomenal tenor; Payne Clarke.
| the English tenor. who has made such
| success in this country; William Merteas.
| the baritone. and Mr.. Shuester. basso.
said to possess voice of unusual sweetness
and power. The chorus will be a large one,
and will be composed of fresh, young
voices, which have been carefully drilled
| for some time. Not since Miss Abbott's
death has there been an English opera
| company suitable of producing grand opera
up TO the standard which she established.
1t Is believed that this troupe Will fill the
void created by her death and the aban-
donment of her company, and that :he pub
lie will have an opportunity of hearing
grand opera eXcelently sung in English,
and at moderate prices.
Everything is now arranged for series
cellent orchestra, and the lovers of good
music may be sure that he viii present
some excellent programs. He has engaged
quite number of soloists TO assist in these
concerts, and among them Is Miss Lotta
Mills, who will play at one of The concerts
here. Miss Mills has only recently returned
from Europe, where she studied for three
years under the renowned Lechitiszky. the
teacher of Paderewski, and her appearance
with Sedl will be the first opportunity her
friends IL; this city will have to determine
the excellence of her work. 1t Is under
stood that Mr.. Seidl is enthusiastic over
her playing and predicts for her remark
able success as a solo pianist
The Carroll Institute Orchestra is making
good Roadway in it's rehearsals and prom
Uses to take high rank among the local
musical organizations. President William
H. Lepley is taking deep interest In the
matter and is securing the best talent OBJ
tainable. Prof. SOL Minister has been en-
gagged musical director, and under his
baton there can be no doubt Of the i'm
had quite success as an orchestral leader
on the road last season and had a good
many f1atterinS Offers to go out this year.
But his friends In Washington believed
that there was a good field for him in his
native city, and SO he had concluded to
remain here. The development of the Car
roll Institute Orchestra will be a test OF
his ability as a conductor. This orchestra
will give a concert in October, and 1t is in
tended to present program that will be
unusually attractive.
Miss Carrie Cottrell Of this city, who has
been spending the last two months in
Lynchburg, Va, sang at the Young Mems
Chris tian Association Hall in that city re-
Gently atan entertainment given by Prof.
Leo Wheat the well-known pianist. OF Mr..
Wheats excellent work IL is, Of course,
unnecessary to speak, but it may be stated
that Miss Cottrell sang excellently and
completely captivated the large audience
that was in attendance. Each of her num-
|. bers were obliged to be repeated, and she
will always be sure of warm welcome
whenever she visits Lynchburg again.
DIR. E. S. Kimball who was long a
resident of this city. and to whose excel
lent instruction good many singers owe
their sues. has recently returned from a
trip to Europe and Is now at his home in
Baltimore.
Mr.. T. Williams-Pearman, the English
tenor. who made such a favorable impress
sion by his work at the concert at the
Academy of Music for the benefit of the fam
lilies of the victims of the Knox fire. has de-
He will be a Welcome addition to musical
circles here. Besides being an accomplished
musician and vocal teacher, he Is a gentle
| man of pleasing address and engaging man.
! ners. 1t is probable that he will sing the
| tenor role in the oratorio of st. Paul. which
| will be the first production Of the Choral
Society this season.
Prof. Maina,a at whose musicale last spring
| the third act of Faust" and the prison
| scene from III Trovatore'' were SO sue
cessfully presented. has now in contempla-
| ton the production of Don Pasquale"
| with cast that shall include Miss Mary
| Helen Howe, soprano; Mr.. w. D. McFar-
| land, tenor, and Mr.. NJ. ID. Mems bass 1t
| is likely that Mr.. Mama himself will sing
! the baritone role. This charming opera will
| not be given as recital, but with all the
accessories of scenery and costume The
| last time this opera was heard in Washing
ton was at the last concert given here by
| the great tenor Brignoli, only a few months
before his death. MIR. Mama also contem-
plates bringing out Florin's Martha" with
Mrs. John Seager, Mrs. Mama, Messrs
Mcfarland and Mems the cast There
| is forming n ladies' club, which will be
| limited to thirty, and the moving spirit of
which is Miss Rica de Vecchi the daughter
of Col. de Vecchi, the object of the members
being TO perfect themselves in part singing
and female chorus work. 1t will have
| social side as well as instructive work and
its musical course will be directed by Prof
Mama. All the members are to be accom-
plished musicians and when once fairly I'M
der way the club will be ready to tender its
services to deserving charitable objects
This is a unique idea, for no female organ
ization OF an? such magnitude has ever been
formed here. There is a good field for its
work. however, for there are many good
compositions written for female voices. and
besides, Prof. Mama has arranged several
wei,known operate choruses SO that they
can be effectively sung by this club.
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He Made n Mistake.
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