Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-01
ANU SEMENTS.

Aliens Grand Opera House.-Though
there was good deal of disappointment at
the change of the opera originally an
nounced for last night, those who attended
Aliens Grand Opera House-and the audi
ence was large and fully notable as on
the night prevfous-were treated to a per-
Torrance of "Lohengrin'' that called forth
the warmest demonstra tons of aDproba-
ton. AS was the case with "Tannhauser,"
the presentation was given with the most
careful attention to detail in every depart
ment, that was in marked contrast to the
manner in which this beautiful work is
usually produced. The rich melody of the
score-for "Lohengrin," like ''Tannhauser,"
is one of the earlier works of Wagner
found adequate Interpretation by princi-
pals and chorus, and the glorious orchestra
over which Mr.. Walter Damrosch wields
the baton and the stage settings were su-
perb. The cast included Mr.. Berthald as
LoheDgTin. Miss Gadski as Elsa Conrad
Behrends, King Henry; Demeter Popovici
Telraalund Miss EibenschuetZ. Ortrud. and
VIM. Mertens, the herald. Mr.. Berthald
has an excellent stage presence and real
ICES to the eye the mythical knight. His
voice is of pleasing quality, powerful and
expressive, and he sang with spirit the
numbers tkat are well known, and in the
recitatiVeS his delivery was forceful and
effective. Miss Gadski, who was heard here
for the first time pleased all by her artistic
singing and acting Her voice is not as full
as that of Nine. klafsky, but it per-
fectly adequate to the part of Elsa and
from her opening appeal, with its yearning
and its pathoS. to the final curtain she
found favor with her audience. Her song
On the balcony in the second act was beau
tifully interpreted, and her scene with Or
trud ard Telramund was given with great
earnestness. Miss Eibenschuetz empha-
sized by her artistic Interpretation of Or
trud the favorable impression she had Gre
ated the night before, and although there
were times when it seemed as if her voice
was hardly large enough for the exactions
OF the score, she sang with energy and cor
rectness. Mr.. Mertens was thoroughly sat
isfactory as the herald, his delivery being
noticeable for clearness of enunciation and
accuracy of tone.
If in cast that was of such general ex-
cellence there was one superior member, it
was Popovici, whose full, rich baritone
voice gave to the score of Telramund a
musical tone and dramatic intensity that
was very gratifying. He is an excellent
actor too, and was remarkably effective not
only in the scenes with Ortrud, but during
the finale of the second act and the entire
work at this time of principals, chorus and
orchestra, was of such a character as to
arouse the greatest enthusiasm in the audi
ence, who demanded the raising of the cur
tain several times before they would be sat
isfied Mr. Behrends was dignifed and
impressive King Henry, his powerful bass
voice finding good opportunity for the dis
play OF It's deep tones. The orchestra inter-
preted the overture in a manner that was
III.
tGnata!y, there was no interruption by peo-
pie attempting to find their seats, as those
who came after its commencement were
obliged to wait in the lobby until it was fin
ished Mr. Damrosch was presented with a
beautiful bunch of roses at the close of the
first act by the Damrosch Club of this civ
the members of which, with their ladies,
were present the guests of the talented
young conductor This afternoon "Sieg-
fried is being given. and tonight the sea
son will close with Die Meistersinger" 1t
ic tho4
couraged by the results of this venture to
bring his company here annually, for Ger
man opera, as he has presented it, is reve-
lation to those who have never had an OPP
portunity to hear 1t in New York or in it's
native home.
Aliens Grand Opera House-A stirring
series of incidents, the clank and clatter of
armed men, the coming and going of venge-
ful Indians, the love of an army surgeon for
two women and the fciling of his machina-
lions by full-bTooded Sioux Indian, who
has had the civilzing influence of a COL
legiate course at Yale, are the threads from
which Messrs. Harkins and Barbour have
woven the story of Northern Lights the
ew American melodrama which has
achieved distinct success in New York
and Boston. 1t is story of garrison life in
Montana during the Indian uprising of
1876, ingcniously and cleverly told, and con-
tains some novel characters and Develop
ments. 1t is presented by strong company
and with an elaborate scenic outfit showing
rison life. The last act shows a realistic and
IL rillirg picture of a company of troops be-
sieged in the mountains by band of In
dams and their release by rescuing party,
when on the point of capituation. 1t will
be seen at the Grand Opera House Monday
night
Lafayette Square Opera House.-Roland
Reed has been given q royal welcome
throughout the country. He will play his
annual engagement in this city at the La
fayette Square Opera House next week Mr.
Reed returns this year in new mask, adj
mirably fitted to his own unique style-the
efervescent and frothy role of Gen. Josiah
Timber. the hero Of Lloyd and Rosenfeld's
new satire. THE Politician, or the Woman's
Plank. From his early advent as the eau
Gus boomer in search of a congressional
candidate with barrel. to his final appeal
to his constituents before the footlights, the
walls of the Opera House will ring with
shouts of laughter, and the general is unan-
imoUsly elected by his audience as prince
of entertainers. His performance is most