St. Paul daily globe., 1895-04-18
AT THE THEATERS.

The musical public is likely to
have as much good music as it could
ask for. at one sitting in the Gil
more band concert, that is to take
place tonight at the Metropolitan.
The programme sparkles with
bright things, and a rare perform
ance is assured. Not only the
splendid band performances are to
be- 1ooked forward to, but a num-
ber of celebrated solo artists will
he heard. Mime. Louise Natal, the
well known prima donna, will sing;
Victor Herbert, who has the reputa-
Hfon of being one of the greatest
'Sellists living, will be heard in solo;
Gerry on the auto-harp and Clarke
On the cornet, both artists of high
stamp, will also contribute. The
autp1harp is a. novel feature, but it
is an exquisite instrument. This is
the first time it has ever been in
dluded in band music.
The real wonder of the concert is,
however, the marvellous child
Iianiste, Frieda Simonson, who,
though child of eleven years, plays
like an artist of thirty She plays
the greatest works ever written,
without notes to prompt her, and
has appeared with the greatest art
lists in the most celebrated concerts.
1T is said that she never fails to
astound her audiences. Rubinstein.
after HEARING her play his own
works and some from Chopin, Liszt,
Beethoven, Schubert and Raft, said:
Wonderful! I cannot understand
hor, but she is wonderful
Victor Herbert is said to be al
most the counterpart of Gilmore in
leading, but has a manner and i'm
petuosilty all his own. All in all the
concert promises to prove a rare
treat.
Mr.. MorTison's production of
Faust" which is being presented
at the Grand opera house this week,
is worthy of patronage. The play is
effectively staged and well acted.
This morning the advance sale of
seats for the engagement of the Bos-
tonians begins at the Metropolitan
opera house. These famous artists
have not appeared in st. Paul since
1893, and their many admirers are
preparing to give them a generous
welcome. The reper'tory will begin
with Prince Ananias," which is the
latest work in the Bostonians' list.
Tt was produced last fail in New
York under favorable auspices,
where it continued at the Broadway
theater throughout an engagement
of eight weeks. It's music is by Vic
tor Herbert, the well known leader
of Gilmore's band. Mr.. Herbert, by
the way, appears in st. Paul this
evening, and his band will play a
number of selections from prince
Ananias." Prince Ananias" offers
splendid opportunities to Henry
Clay Eannabee, w. H. Macdonald,
Jessie Bartlett Davis, Eugene
Cowies, George rockingham, Caro-
. line Hamilton, Eloise Morgan and
other favorites. The new opera will
be, sung Monday and Thursday
nights and at the Saturday matinee.
fRebin Hood" De Koven and
Smiths masterpiece, will be the offer
. ing Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
evenings, and Wednesday evening
Clay M. Greene and Thomas Pearsa II
Thorpe's romantic comic opera, "The
Maid of Plymouth" which tells
Miles .Standish's couutship la
Longfellow, will be the bin. The
Bostoniaf1s give no Wednesday
! matinee. Complete scenic accessor-
les are carried and an operatic or
chestra will be a feature of the en-
gagement.
The Giffen & Neill company will
present two very attractive bills
during the second week of the stock
season, which begins next Sunday
night. Augustin Days clever COM
edy' Nancy & Company" will oc-
cupy the stage during the first part
OF the week, and Friday night Lit
tile Lord Fauntleroy" will be sub
stituted, to run the balance of the
week. Miss Annie Blancke will plav
tha titla role