The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-04
AT THE THEATERs.

Al IhE IHEA iEKS.
When the soul of music possesses consum-
mate artist, the achievement of that artist
inspires unalloyed delight, commands bound
less admiration. Teresa Carreno, the pianiste
whose praises the music-loving people Of two
continents have sounded, discoursed tmost
eloquent music" to the appreciatiye audience
assembled at the Peoples church last night
Such enthusiastic demonstrations, such I'M
reserved and admiring tribute on the part of
such an audience have rarely, If ever, greeted
single artist visiting this city. Nothing
but genius of the highest order can win that
universal chorus of laudation-at the piano
Ergo Teresa Carreno is a genius of the highest
order For the piano, though most useful and
patient instrument, is not for all players. In
deed, Its capacity to entrance the ear for any
extended period, without the accompanying
aid OF another instrument has too often been
demonstrated, even though a skilled artist
may have presided over the keys. The most
horid and finished technique the most bril-
liant execution too frequently fail to arouse
any finer or deeper emotion than mere wonder
ing admiration for the digital dexterity of the
performer. 1t is for this reason that piano
recita.s generally have long ago been voted
downright bores
But what Is to be, what must be said of a
musical programme composed entirely and
solely of piano solos, thirteen or more in
number, that rouses an audience to the high
est pitch OF musical ecstasy? Such was the
scene presented at the Peoples church last
night So enraptured were the people with
this fine artistic that any variation in the
character of the programme would have been
received with Impotence, If not deemed an
intrusion, unless, Of course, it were supplied
by an artist of equal rank.
Like all illustrious opponents of the fine
arts, Carreno does not obtrude the meehan-
ism of her art Exquisite, faciie, marvellous
as is her technique, it seems and is always
subordinated to the Interpretation Of the
music Of the masters. To be sure such
phenomenal execution revealing the wealth of
music dwellinggtn the immortal compositions
of Bach, Beethoven and List cannot escape
admiring notice, but the man who has the
soul Of music within him, when he hears Car
reno play, is first moved by the concord of
sweet sounds, " while his physical sense con-
templates with wonder the exceeding skill of
the manipulation Of the keys. But the soul
of the artist dominates all.
mere outline Of the magrifc. mt programme
interpreted by Teresa Carreno will speak vol
umes to the initiated who were so unfortunate
as to be absent last night. Words cannot re-
call the sublime harunoniess of the pensive
adagio of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata"
picture the delicate fancy Of the allegretto,
HOT express theerhapsodic climax Of the final
movement; neither was Bach's 10 Fantasie,' p i
chronatique and fugue, designed to be ex-
pressed in the letters Of the alphabet. Suffice
It to say that these two compositions. which
were first in order, were illuminated by the
genius of the interpreter. Carreno then de-
lighted her hearers with a number Of se.ec-
lions by that exquisite composer for the piano,
Chopin. The nocturne in G major had never
been played before, great many must have
thought so deliciously sweet and tender
sounded the pathetic theme Of this ideal com
position. Then followed the sprightly and
dashing ''Btude' in G fiat played with
captivating spirit that necessitated its repe-
tition. The last Chopin number was the
'Polonaise," in A fiat.
The latter half Of the programme opened
with Schubert's 'Impromptu, OPP. JAP, No. 81
which was followed by LISTS arrangement of
Schubert's 'Soiree de Vienne. The next
selection, LISTS arrangement of Paganinis
sLa Campanelfa' served to again exemplify
Carreno's wonderful technique and power Of
expression. The velvety touch, the pure,
liquid, ringing quality of the topmost notes,
ton Of the spirit of the composition, COM
PEELED the acknowledgment Of grand artist.
After playing the "Senetto Petrarea," Mme
Carreno achieved the climax of the evening,
closing her concert with a brilliant perform
ance of LISTS sixth Hungarian rhapsody. 1t
was the browning effort Of the evening. At
the close, the applause was so prolonged that
Nine. Carreno was at last compelled to re-
spond with dainty waltz before the audi
ence would permit her to bow her adieu.
The concert will be remembered.
The advent OF Fanny Davenport in Sar-
dous masterpiece ''Gismonda," at the Met
ropolitan on Friday and Saturday nights and
Saturday matinee is an event Of rare promi-
hence in the theatrical world of the city.
Superlative terms are usually strewn with a
careless hand in the average dramatic notes
of the day. but all that has been said In the
American press OF this famous actress in
"Gismonda" Is neither exaggerated nor I'M
deserved. No production ever given In this
country has approached 1t, taking into con-
sideration the beauty Of the play the ex-
cellent work OF the we'll balanced and thor
oughly trained company and the magnificent
correctness Of the stage setting. Thursday
night will be devoted to the revival of that
q
intensely interesting Sardou play Ca Tos-
ca" which has not been seen here for many
years.
The living pictures now being presented at
the Grand are as beautiful and artistic as
any ever seen in this country. They are
augmented by an unusually strong vaudeville
programme, including many of the brightest
lights in the profession. Little Irene Frank
lin, who has established herself firmly as
prime favorite, was the recipient OF half
dozen encores again last night, and Willis
Sweatnam kept the large audience convulsed
continually with his drolleries. The whole
bill is exceptionally good this week.
RICH HAUL OF CIGARS.
Charles Kartak's Fact~rY Robbed OF