The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-10

and Isolde" In German. Arrangements WIN
probably be made to produce in June PadereW-
skis new Polish opera, though no oehhite coh
tract has yet been made.
The philharmonic Society of Amens In
France has just given superb production Vi
Miss Augusta Holmes symphonic ODE "Ludus
pro Patria." There were ESQ performers IN
The chorus and orchestra ana the composer nau
eyary reason TO be satisfied with the rendering
of her work. At its conclusion she was caIieo
on the stage and amid the acclamatons OF every
one In the hall was presented with PAIN
branch executed In gold
An amusing story is told OF the first produc-
lion of "Paul and Virginia" II appears that
The members OF the chorus sti ongly objected 10
backing their faces and threatened 10 strike II
forced 10 do so. One evening at the rebearsai
the conductor. the regisseurs and the managers
all appeared with their faces coored black TO
prove that the makeup did not injure the skin.
After that the chorus submitted TO the 'coloring
process gracefully.
One of the results of Emperor Williams COM
position, ''SoDg TO Aeglr." Is. that during the
month of November no less than seventeen
children were christened Aegir in Berlin. One
man came to the Registry Clerk and begged
him TO christen his baby girl Aeglr, ana as no
persuasions could induce the fellow to change
his mind. the Clerk finally compromised by In
scribng her In his books as Aegira.
Bemberg, the composer OF "Elaine," Is now
writing with Cain an extraordinarily modern
story in two acts for Calve, who, he says. mas
invented an absolutely original stage DEATH"
Lillian Russell has asked him for an opera
founded on the subject of Cleopatra aud be
will probably write it, though he has not yet
decided in the matter.
As an example of how musical criticism
sometimes errs, il was stated when G0unods
Faust" was first produced that the opera was
an interesting one. but that 1t was entirely de-
void of melody. Disciples Of the very modern
school now accuse Gounod of having INDUCED
In superabundance OF melody.
Slgnor Boto, the Ibrettst Of Verd's "Otel-
TO-" and Sgnor Guio Ricordi, the publisher,
have just been named Chevaliers OF the Legion
OF Honor In connection with the production Of
Verdi's "Oteio" which is being given very
frequent performances at the Paris Grand
Opera.house.
The famous American singer, Eugene Oudin.
who was recently cut of in his prime. left
three children who were meagerlY provided
for. A grand musicale has just been given in
London KIN own as the Eugene Oudin Memorial
CouCCit' 4bc piOCCCuo WCut W LuC idto oiuFOi
children.
Frieda Simonson, the child pianiste, whose
European success on a concert tour with
Adelina Patti has been reported, will appear in
this country in series of forty concerts in
conjunction with Juanto Manen, the boy
Vionist
One or more performances OF HandePs "Mes-
slah' are generally given in every large Eng
lsh town about Christmas, but the number OF
times the popular Oratorio has been given this
year Is said to be quite unprecedented.
The famous French poet. Mistra who writes
in the patois of Provence, has just produced an
opera at Rouen. He founded his ibretto upon
his poem "CalendaI," and III. Marechal COM
posed the music.
Jessie Bartlett Davis has been writing TO the
papers to dtsclaim any intention OF starring on
her own account She says she is quite happy
with The BostOnlans.
PaderewskPs father, who died a month ago.
was GA years old, but looked So He was made
prematurely old by a seven years imprison-
ment In Siberia.
1t is stated that Verdi intends to bequeath
his fortune. which exceeds $4,000. 900, to found
a home for invalid musicians and singers.