The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-30

the end of the present month. The French
critics speak in the highest terms OF
An orchestral work, entitled I'm the Ed
itorial Sanctum" by Paul Ertel, was re-
Gently given in Berlin with great success.
1t attempts musico-comico description
in waltz rhythm of the life of an editor
The really funny portions of the waltz are
the parts superscribed The Rejected Man
uscripts e. minor) and the Dance of the
Printers Devils" the latter a perfect
frenzy of Viennese waltz music, which is
finally brought TO reason and peace re-
stored in the editorial sanctum by the in
tervention of the all-important proofreader.
What next?
Since Stanislaus STANCE taught acting
and drilled amateurs in Kansas City he has
had several seasons in the serious drama
for which he thought himself fitted, but
finally found his place in the work of the
stage to be the writing of libretti for OPP
eras of the comic variety The Wedding
Day" in which Lillian Russell. Della Fox
and Jeff D'Angelis are now appearing, is
his work, and he is grown so great that
they don't feel able TO stage the opera IN
London without his assistance, so he is
going over to superintend the production
Nine. Julia Aramenti, formerly Mrs Julia
Morgan Cole Of this city, has just re-
turned to New York from a successful con-
cert tour through Canada and the New
England States and she is much pleased
with the reception accorded her everywhere
given in Carnegie Hall June s. and then
Nine. Arament will go to Asheville. n. c.,
needed rest and later will arrange for her
concert tour for next season.
In the new comic opera, Der Hooks
tapler" ('The High-hying ScoundrerD, by
Max Moeller, which was recently produced
I "a &c +I,.o
story The two representatives of the
principal parts are permitted to represent
themselves on the stage-tkat is, the lead
ing tenor and the leading soubrette appear
on the play bill by their own name and in
their everyday dress. The music is said
to contain many meodious numbers and
several very catchy songs
Miss HiIda Clark is one of the Bostoni-
ans Company Miss Clark was engaged as
prima donna, but found that the honors
of the season were being shared with Miss
Alice Nelson. a comparative stranger.
When the new contracts We're drawn up
recently Miss Clark insisted that she be
recognized as the prima donna. Manager
Perley was willing to make such acknOWl-
edgement verbally, but not in the docu-
ment. So Miss Clark resigned.
Engelbert Humperdnck's new opera,
1.-THE Kings Children" while not such
success as 'Haensel and Gretel," is never
theless steadily gaining ground The per-
Torrance at Frankfort-on-the-Ma was a
success, and at present the work is being
rehearsed both at Vienna and Berlin, the
principal parts at Vienna being taken by
the same artists who created the characters
at Frankfort.
According to the Italian papers, Verdi
has so little desire for posthumous honors
that he has decided upon his place of
burial. 1t is in a prettiy situated spot in
the garden of his favorite villa, SAINT
Agata, and the Industrious composer has
demanded authority from the project to
erect two modest tombs, one for himself
and the other for his aged Wife
Frau Cosima Wagner has a cherished
plan whereby Siegfried Wagner should
come to America and conduct a concert or
chestra tour, giving works of List and
Wagner Frau COsima never misses an OPP
portunity for the dollar. She wanted Anton
Seidl to stand sponsor but he refused as
young Siegfried has not yet won the APP
prevail Of Europe.
Siegfried Wagner is reported as having
lust completed a three-act comic opera
which differs materially from the ordinary
character of such works. The Vienna
Tagblatt announces that this work VIII
soon be performed in one of the larger
German cities, but states that 1t is not per-
mitted to give as yet any DETAIL
Two artistic jubilees have been recently
celebrated at the opera, Berlin-that of the
two hundredth representation of Fra
Diavolo.' given for the first time in 1880
a meYe 5Te 1oO' directed himself, in 1850 the
first representation.
The American comic opera, 1.-THE Sere-
made" will probably be seen on the Pari-
sian stage before it reaches London. The
French performing rights have been Sc
cured from Barnabee and Mcdonald by M
Jean Lassalle.
Edward Grieg, Norway's great composer
the most original of living harmonists, is
in Vienna at present. His concerts there
last year were so successful that ne mas re-
turned to give three more concerts Vi MS
own works
At Padova. Italy, Shakspeare's "a Mid
summer Nights Dream" in the operate
version by Abroise Thomas, was given re-
Gently for the first Tune with great sucoe'''
Miss Emma Eames will make a tour
through Germany next fall She will in
crease her German repertory, and sing Ill
sa, Elizabeth, Sieglinde and Marguerite
A tragic Italian opera, "A Basso Porto -
by SpinelM, was recently given for the first
time at Breslau, Germany. 1t is another
short work of the modern Italian school.
Chsrles H. Hoyt is having new music
written for "a Stranger in New York, y
which Will be performed in New YORK at
Hoyt's Theater next season.
A grand monument is to be erected to
Henry Vieuxtemps in Paris. The violinist,
Marsick, is one of the. promoters OF the
scheme.
Mile Brazil is studying some operate
roles with NJ. Sbriglia in Paris. She will
come to this country next season
Sir Arthur sullivan's ballet, Victoria and
Merre England" made q hit 4 the London
AIhambra Tuesday night.
The young violinist, Henri Marteau, will
return to this country next season for an
extended concert tour.
Willard Spencer, of Princess Bonnie
fame is at work on the libretto and
music of d new opera.
w. H. Sherwood will sever his connection
with the Chicago Conservatory next Sep
TENDER.
10 Life. o BeyOnd"