Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-08
AMUsEMENTS,

Aliens Grand Opera House.-An audience
of good proportions listened with every
evidence of thorough satisfaction to the
performance Of Gounod's Faust by the
Hinrichs Opera Company at Aliens Grand
Opera House last night. Cast, chorus and
orchestra were all competent, and Conduc-
tor Hinrichs had entire control of his
forces from the overture to the apotheosis,
showing how thoroughly disciplined Is his
company Miss Minnie Tracey increased
the favorable impression she created by
her excellent work as Valentine Monday
night by her superior Interpretation of
Marguerite. The two roles are widely diff
ferent, both as to temperament and char
acter of the music, and one who can inter-
pref both satisfactorily displays versa
tility not often met with in these days.
Miss Alice Judson Of this city made
comedy and graceful Siebel, and won an en-
phatic encore for her rendition of the
Flower Song In the third act. 1t was
the first time she had appeared on the pro-
fessional stage here, and her friends have
reason to be proud of her success. Sig.
Michelena's Faust was the same careful,
intelligent and artistic performance that
we have become accustomed to from this
admirable singer, and De Backer's rich
baritone voice was heard to excellent effect
in the part Of Valentine. NJ. Lorrain was
one of the best Mephistos that has been
seen here in several years. The chorus
was well trained and sang both in time and
tune. The orchestra deserves praise for
it's excellent work, and altogether so gen.
orally satisfactory a performance of this
melodious opera has not often been heard
here.
Tonight there will be a double bill, in
Guiding Mascagnrs "Cavalleria Rusticana"
and Leoncavallo's Il Pagliacci."
Tomorrow night Mignon will be given
in English, with fine cast: Friday night
Saturday matinee, Faust" which proved
such success, will be repeated with the
same cast, including Miss Tracey. Miss judi
son, Sig. Michelena, and Messrs De Backer
and Lorraili, and Saturday night, Verdi's
immortal work, II Trovatore, should draw
an immense house. The repertoire for next
week. which is the second and last, is
quite attractive. Monday night and satur-
Tuesday. 'Rigoletto;" wednesday, AIDA
Thursday, Lucia Friday, "L'Africaine"
and Saturday, the farewell night, grand
double bill, "Cavalleria Rusticana'' and I'll
Trovatore."
New National Theater.-If this genera
ton does not produce tragic stars Of the
first magnitude in America 1t produces
highly finished performers for delineatin
the gentler moods Of human emotion-ac-
tors and actresses who compensate to a.
charm. for somewhat uncertain tread on
the stormy heights Of passion, where the
chasm of ridiculous yawns perilously un-
der the precipice of the sublime. Miss
Julia Marlowe triumphs first by personal
attractions, for she is a most winsome
little woman, and next by the polish of her
ucting. which, increasing year by year.
demonstrates the sincerity with which she
pursues her vocation as an art. The per-
Torrance Of "She Stops to Conquer last
night was notable for the manner in which
the honors were divided. Mr.. Taber as the
young gentleman who is overbashful or
overbold, according to the company In
which he finds himself, was better liked
than as Romeo. Miss Marlowe gave an
enjoyable impersonation Of the character
Of Kate Hardcastle, one in which her ad-
mirers could not fail to find much to
praise. even though 1t does not call for
the highest qualities which she possesses.
Ice Carnival Tonight.-The event Of the