The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-11

tiste. As the greatest singer of Wagner,
of the present time. she is above criti-
cism.
Nine. Nordica was accorded one Of the
warmest welcomes ever extended 10 any
artistic in this city. She was forced &c
respond TO two encores on both OF her
numbers She was in a peculiarly hap
by vein last evening, and her rendering
OF 10 Son Titania." "Mignon" Crhomas)
was a piece of artistic realization that
one had TO hear in order 10 realize and
appreciate.
Nine Nordica's voice is as pure as
bell. 4 is soulful. resonant. and flexible,
while her execution is faultless.
MR.. RIEGEHS TENOR.
Next in point of favor with the au-
dience was Mr.. Riecer. He is certainly
artistic TO a high degree and mis- beau
tiful lenor is broad. rich. and sympathe-
tie. His execution is dramatic. possess
ing that fire and spirit that carry his
audience by storm.
Nine. Linde Of whose contralto | have
heard so much, was a disappointment.
True, she possesses rich. deep voice
and sang well. but her execution last
night was q shade or so off color. This
fact was the more strongly brought out
by Nine. Nordica's fautless technique.
A comparison OF the two artistes, al
though their methods are different, Is en-
tirely out Of the question.
Mr.. Dempseys basso is full great In
volume. and OF most resonant quality.
HIS execution is excellent. but his voice
was too light for his first number, Han
del's Honor and Arms"
Sig Clementino DE Macchi " was real
" a revelation. His style Is brilliant.
He possesses marvellous technique and
has touch Of rare deicacy and beauty.
His phrasing is certainly exquisite while
he does not lack in soulfuness.
THE PROGRAMME.
The following was the programme:
Part /.
l. Second Rhapsodie. List, Sig. C. De
Macchi.
q Honor and Arms. Handel. Mr.. John
c. Dempsey.
5. 20 Don Fatale" c'Don Carlos"),
Verdi. Mime. Rosa Linde.
T. Aria, III Masnadiere." Verdi. Mr..
William II. Rieger
=. 10 Son Titania" "Mignon," Thomas.
Nine. Lillian Nordlca.
Part II.
8. Polonaise, Chopin. Sig c. De Mac
chi.
T. (s) 'Du Bist VIE Fine Blumc." %
Resolution. Wood. Mr. William II. RE
ger.
s. Mon Occur s'oure." Samson ct
Dalils.' 81. Saens, Nine. Rosa Linde.
g. "Dich. Theure Halle" Tam
hauser." Wagner. Nine. Lillian Nordica.
10. Troll Barbiere." Rossini. Nine.
Linde, Mr. Rleger. and Mr.. Dempsey.
NOT TO APPEAR IN OPERA.
Few Of those who last evening heard
Nordica We're aware that she will I'd,
appear this season in opera.
Her lip tremb ed and tears came into
her eyes when she told Of the circum-
stances which had compel ed her 10 re-
fuse a re-engaeement with the Metre
politan Opera-Iiouse Company
Last spring II was understood that I
was TO receive $1,000 a night for my SER
vices this year. Then II was said that
Die Walkuerc' would be abandoned. as
Edouard De Keszke was not willing TO
learn the part OF Wotan in both that
opera and 'Siegfred
ITO my establishment. learned that
the role OF Brunnhide IN 'Siegfried' was
10 be given to Mime. Melba. and that /
was TO be the solitary member of the
company that returned this winter with.
out the opportunity OF appealing ina new
role.
81 learned, 20 my amazenent that
Mime Media got the role through The in
reference Of NJ. Jean De Reszke ! was
much wounded az heo n when / heard the
news. But Nine, Media was very proud
Of the fact and told II everywhere. NJ.
De Reszke used his influence with NJ.
Grau 20 see that II was assigned TO her.
NJ. Crau was my friend. but be was pow
er'ess"
1T 10 very painful 10 me TO feel that I
have been replaced by the intrigues CT my
comrades In art. ! have looked forward