The record-union., 1894-06-06
ADJUSTMENTS

The beautiful opera, "The Chimes of
Normandy" was sung at the Clunie
Operahouse last night to an excellent
audience, and it will probably draw
still larger one tonight. All hesitation of
the first night disappeared last evening,
and every member of the troupe entered
into the sentiment and musical spirit OF
the piece to the fullest. When it is con-
sidered that this company is presenting
different opera each week, rehearsing
constantly new ones, and carrying popu-
lar operas with a comparatively small
force, while in other places, such as the
Tivoli, San Francisco, similar operas are
run from two to four weeks. giving a long
lime for rehearsal Of subsequent produc-
tions, the accomplishments OF the Clunle
OperahouSe company are seen to be re-
markable. II is really doing that which
is attempted, as d rule, only by large
troupes playing at high prices, and III
which the leading singers are afforded
under studies, and even relays are in
hand to relieve the chorus, and substitu-
tionS may be made easily and speedily.
But that is not possible in Sacramento,
and hence it is that when Miss Nielsen,
the soprano, fell sick the other day, her
place as a leading soprano IN the chorus
had to remain vacant. 1t IS learned, now
ever, that she will be able to resume her
part tonight. Mr.. Leech in "The Chimes
of Normandy steps out OF comedy into
melodramatic role, and he does SO with
success that rebounds greatly TO his credit,
and presents him as many-slded In
his art. His Gaspsrd, the miser, Is bit
of dramatic work that only trained ar
tist can do. In the second act, in the
haunted chamber of the chateau, his
greatest success is achieved, and it is
notable one and wins deserved plauditS.
We do not think that Miss Huff has sung
to better advantage here than as Henri.
She has had better acting roles, but IN no
assumption of male character has she
better titted into part, one not Intended
for a female voice. Her 81 Love the Sea'
in the first act, Arms of My Ancestors"
in the second act, are vocal triumphs
worthy the admiration of anyone-So,
too. with her duo with Miss Crews in the
second act, Miss Crews, the prima donna
soDrano. appears TO the best advantage
since she has joined the troupe. In her
solo and the duet with Mr.. Whitney, in
the preceding solo, in "Ihe Legend OF the
Bells' in the first act. and in the '4e ca
or Nay" in the opening Of the second
act her strong, sympathetic voice Is
heard TO tar better advantage than IN any
yocaliSm she has attempted here before.
Miss Southern's s Serpolette is pretty bit
of acting, and her singing is in harmony
with the demands Of the part Her best
work IS in the solo at The Fair" in the
first act, and the song preceding, IN winch
the hope and dream OF Serpolette Is dis
closed. Mr.. Whitney does far better
with the part of GrenicheuX than with
any lead he has been before given. 1t Is
a conscientious effort, and as whole sat-
isfactory. His duos with Germaine in
the first act and with Gaspard in the
second, are indeed excellent. The cho-
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notably in the fair scene and IN the
| "Arms' song in the second act, it was
exceptionally strong and full of feeling.
There is in the same act u charming quar-
tat in which Mr.. CornelPs bass is heard
to excellent advantage. The notary is
assumed by Clyde Stanley, who puts
good deal of original and clever low COM
edy work into it. The light opera eX-
pertinent has now so far succeeded, and
has such favor with the public that the
management feels warranted in making
the effort in which it IS now engaged TO
secure another leading voice II II Is pos
sible to be had. 1t conlemplates also, we
are informed, strengthening OF the chorus
the orchestra has already been enlarged.
| But at the prices prevailing these can be
done under continuation OF the liberal
patronage thus far bestowed. We enter
| tain the belief that confidence can be
placed in the public in that direction. 1t
wants good entertainment and will sus-
| tain worthy effort TO furnish it.
Large numbers of people daily and
nightly visit the exhibition at 323 b
street of the celebrated Reifsky painting,
"a Glimpse of the Harem." This week
will be the last opportunity 10 see this
| beautiful work. The hours are from 10 A.
NJ. to 5 P. NJ, and from TO 10 in the
! evening.