The Portland daily press., 1898-02-11

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here, he having captiyated the hearts
of Portlandersiat the festival. Clary has
not appeared in this state, but her repu-
tation is that of being Americas greatest
contralto, and she will undertakes sub
stantiate their claim in City hall on the
4th and 9th of Mach. Mr.. Damrosch,
the great conductor, has this to say in the
New York Times of March 20, 1898;
Miss Clary is the possessor of the most
remarkably beautiful oontralto voice
have ever heard 1t is needless to make
any oommendation of Mr.. Williams as 1t
is well known in Portland that no other
American tenor is to be compared to him.
This combination win no doubt be one
of the finest Portland has ever listened
to-, SO that crowded houses esalmost
surety.
RENTZ-SANTLEY BURLESQUE co.
Manager Tukesbury takes pleasure in
announcing this favorite attraction for
three performances, commencing with
Monday evening next at Portland Thea
tire. Manager Leavitt has engaged COM
pany stronger in every way than he here
tofore has had. The entertain
ment consists of an extravaganza
called GA World Of Pleasure" during
the action of which the specialties will
be introduced. Among those who will
contribute are Joseph j. Sullivan and
Carrie Weber in an eccentric character
sketch; the Sisters Engstrom, dancers
and singers; Bewley and Barney in
sketch; Lottie Elliott, the famous skip
ping rope dancer; Harry S. Morrison,
singer; Tyrene and Evalyn, sensational
dancer; Florence Namon, in bag
punching; Fisher and Crowell, eccentric
comedy sketch; Lawson and Ward, COM
edy Bicycle Act, and Miss Minnie Cline,
charming burlesque artist. Special seem
cry lis carried for the extravaganza
which is in thirteen scenes, and new cos
tunes are worn with grace by the ladies
of the chorus and ballet.
MILE. NELLETTI'S CONCERT. 4
Next Monday night at Reception Hail.
Mile. Nellett', who has made so many
friends in this city, will give grand
concert at Reception Hall assisted by the
celebrated tenor, Signor Ernesto Baldan-
IN. Tickets and reserved seats can be
secured now at 62 Hampshire street, and
at the boz office at City Hall. The st.
Louis Globe Democrat thus spoke of Sig
nor Baldanza; "Signor Baldanza, the
tenor, who appeared as Edgardo, was CIV
en- hearty reception and his debut was
a grand success. He has powerful and
beautiful voice, and handled his music
superbly. The audience recognized his
merit at once and accorded him applause
that was generous and fully deserved.
Everybody expressed wonder that the
management had waited till near the end
of the season to astonish them with new
and splendid artist.
FRANZ RUMMEL.
This great piano yirtuoso, who Is the
brilliant star now reigning in the mu-
ical armament, and who has been
charming the musical audiences of New
York and Boston, will be heard in a mu-
sioal recital at Kotzschmar Hall tomor-
row afternoon, and those who have not
vet secured tickets should go to Cressey,
Jones & Aliens and purchase them with
out delsy. Francis Williams, writing of
Rumnel in the Musical Age, says:
"Every one knows that Rummel stands
in the very front rank Of pianists, but
every one does not know what an extra
ordinary repertoire he possesses He re-
Gently prepared "a list of the works he has
played in public, being inpelled to this
task by the approach of the twenty fifth
anniversary of his first public appearance
In 1872. A synopsis or this interesting
catalogue shows that he has interpreted
the productions of sixty-one different
COMPOSERS. Of these there are 1913 piano
forte pieces. SO chamber music compost
tions, s7 for piano and orchestra and "a
transoriptions, In the twenty-five years
Rummel has appeared at $50 concerts IN
Il countries and 154 cities.
RossINI CLUB RECITAL.
At the Rossini club recital yesterday
morning the following programme was
rendered. j
Piano Duo-Larghetuo and Allegro
from Concerto. Haydn
Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. johnson.
Piano Solo-Concert Fantasia, Chopln
Mrs. Hight.
Vocal Solo,
1-viking's Laughter, Goring Thomas
1.-Two German Songs, Schleslnger
Miss Webb.
Piano Solo-Ballado in g Minor, Grieg
Miss Mary Jordan.