The Portland daily press., 1895-02-16
MUSIC AND ORA MA.
Wilbur Opera Company.

The audiences at Portland Theatre
Yesterday, were of the same crowded
character that has marked the week,
and "FaIka." in the afternoon, and In
diananln the evening, gained much ap-
plause. The living pictures were, as usu-
al, TIE great feature.
The engagement of the company clos
es with the two performances today.
Audran's Mascotte," one of the most
popular of all comic operas, is an
nounued for this afternoon. Mr.. Kohnle
will play the role of Prince Lorenzo
XVII, role permitting the display of
his great ability as a singing comedian.
" Falkan will be the final Offering of the
company in the evening. The advance
sale for the two performances is very
large, and the house will undoubtedly
be crowded both afternoon and evening.
Mrs. FeIlows's Concert.
Next Monday evening is the date OF
Mrs. Fellows's concert at City Hall, and
those who desire choice of seats must
apply at Cressey,. Jones & ALIENS before
that time or they will have to take up
with what is left. The musical public
will be OUT in force, for this is the hrst
occasion this winter when such pronl-
nent orchestral organization as the Bos-
ton Instrumental Club, composed OF
members of the Boston Symphony Or
chestra will appear. The playing of the
Russian pianist, Hesselberg, Will particu-
larly interest teachers and students
of that instrument. 1t has been limited
that Hesselberg acquired his superb
Technique by the use of the clavler.
which has become d leading feature in
the teaching Of the present day. Ii that
is so this will greatly increase the inter
est that attaches to that method. The
solos by Mr.. Stats, the clarinet player,
and Mr.. Schlenecker. the harpist, Will
prove marked features of the evening.
10 add to the great talent already men
toned Miss Henrietta D. Rice, the
charming contralto, will sing.
Grand Opera.
The performances of grand Italian
opera to be given by the Abbey, Schoeffel
g. Grau company at the Mechanics Build
ing. Boston, beginning February a5th
will be. as is usual. the marked social
event of the winter in that city. The
operas will be given with all the atten-
ton to detail that marks the perform
apces at the New York opera house.
those who have not subscribed for the
party going up from this city should do
SO at Stock BRIDGES or Cressey, Jones q
Aliens at once.
viii Be a Special Train.
1.-The Grand Trunk Railway will run
passenger train from Portland to Var
mouth Monday evening TO accommodate
those attending the Symphony-Hessel-
berg concert at City Hall on that eve
ming. starting from Portland at 10
O'Clock, or at the close of the concert.
MeIba's concert date in this city was
enormously forwarded to Mr.. Stock bridge
as March 9Th. when it should have read
A uril. The concert given by the great
artist will be under the direction of Mr..
Ellis. the manager of the Boston Sym
nbonv orchestra. The concert will be a
great event in Portland, and will draw
large numbers of people from all over
Maine and New Hampshire.
The annual meeting OF the stockhold-
ers of the new Boston Music Hall will
be held next week. The meeting will be
held on solid earth, not in the clouds.
where the hall is at present, says. the
Journal. Boston seems to have as hard
luck in getting that music hall and OPP
era house com bined, as Portland does
in getting her opera house.
The Haydn Association have voted to
postpone their regular rehearsal to Tues
day, February 10Th, in order that menl-
bers may attend the Fellows concert On
Monday evening next.