The herald., 1896-02-03
AT THE THEATERSy

Los ANGELES THEATER.-The sale OF
seats opens this morning for the great and
only Padorewski at the Los Angeles
theater. The numerous requests at the box
ONCE are also accompanied by interroga-
tions concerning his music, his home life,
his new opera and anything interesting
concerning his private life. A recent
visitor in speaking of his homo says:
"The room IN which he works is somber
and picturesque. Paintings line the walls
and crimson hangings shade the windows.
The air is laden with the perfume of
flowers, the gifts of those known and I'M
known who during his stay IN Paris sur
round him daily with these silent tributes
to his genius. The first thing that strikes
the eye on entering is a portrait of the
great musician by a famous American
painter, and to the right, on q velvet
plaque, is the beautiful silver laurel wreath
presented to Padcrewski by the Boston
symphony orchestra. A picture of Chopin
on his death bed, and a landscape of great
value, adorn the wall on the left, while
standing loftily in q luminous golden at
mosphere-a dreamy, artistic atmosphere
is marble bust OF Chopin crowned with
q wreath Of exquisite workmanship, pre-
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allowed to linger very long. SO passed to
the tables where rare aud valuable gifts
from admiring friends were scattered.
Miniature pianos, musical instruments,
and endless pocket souvenirs. A painting
OF Paderewski by Alma Tadema-a mag
nihcent work-hung opposite, and from it
turned to the sketch of the greatest living
pianist by Burne Jones, which is so we'll
known. The piano, a Steinway ''grand."
was reflected in the polished floor, which O
priceless rug only half concealed. PIct-
ures of his favorite composers, Bach,
Bee SessthSven, ,Se, Chopin; h schumann; s,' etc
are very numerous. Draping the
door in the hallway are the Polish and
American flags, presented to Paderewski
at the close of his first season at the Metro
politan Opera house, New York. on the oc-
casion of his concert for the Washington
now completed in Washington
superb laurel wreath presented at Leipzig.
There is all the elegance which modern
luxury can provide. Artist as he is, and
because he is q great artist. the man of
culture shines through his inner life and
There is stateliness and
charm-a something SO artistic--1n his |
home, that. once seen, it cannot be forgot |
ten.
The engagement here is limited to one
night only, Friday evening, and Satur-
day matinee.
ORPHEuM-This week is announced as
comedy week at the Orpheum. A glance
at the program shows that it is one Of the
best of the season. Gilmore and Leonard,
The kings of Irish comedians, will appear
n ono of their latest Irish sketches, while
Mason and Hea!y, the great comedy sketch
cam, will produce an up-to-date sketch,
and can be depended upon to furnish one
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n many day. The makeup of the team
8 show by itself. The Sisters DeVan do
,ne OF the most unique acts on the cross
adders that has ever been brought to the
Pacific coast. Caron and Herbert will re-
,eat their laughable acrobatic act of last
'riginal features. Gilbert and Go,die, the
popular comedians, will appear in q great
'lacl-face sketch, which is cne of the
,est of their repertoire. Bernard Dyllyn
las been re-engaged and will appear in a
election of new songs. The bill is most
omplete one and replete with novelties,
ii of which are presented by artists.
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THE BURBANK.-This evening Milton
tobles and Dollie Mobiles commence the
asst week of their successful engagement
It this theatre and will present MIR. Nobles'
'wn dramatization of Bertha, the Sewing
Machine Girl, entitled. A Man OF the Peo-
'le, in which he appears in his noted char
.cter of Jack Rider. This splended COM
,dy-drama will be given every evening
Turing the week, to Sunday night inclusive,
md at the matinee on Saturday. On Mon
lay evening next. May Nannary, the tai
nted young emotiona! actress, will begin
n engagement, supported by Daley's
tock company, and the initial production
Vill be the brilliant society drama Queena.
will be the first presentation of this piece
n this city, and extra preparations are be-
ng made for its rendition.