The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-11
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/ The engagement of the Bostonians
opened at the Theatre last night in
Rob Roy with all the brilliancy and
dash which was expected of the occa-
sion. The opera of Rob Roy" is not
equal to the wealth of tunefuiness In
Robin Food and it is plainly to be
seen that il will never attain the popu-
larity of that opera. At the same time
Rob Roy is one of the good light
operas. The plot is excellent, treating
| of the historic story of Rob Roy Mac
| Gregor, and Prince Charlie, and af-
| fords situations of unusual interest.
as when Flora, the princes sweet
| heart, presents herself for execution
In his stead.
The music includes some splendid
choruses, one very catchy march. a
| quintetts which is a gem and good
| quintette which is a gem and a good
also, are good, notably My Hame is
Where the Heather Blooms" sung by
Misc Bertram, Dearest Heart" by Mrs.
Davis. THE Turnkey by Mr.. Broder-
iol and the tenor solo by Mr.. LAWN in
| the last act.
The chorus is slightly in appearance,
! fresh of voice and spirited of action.
Jessie Bartlett Davis is the same IA
! vorite as ever; her voice has lost none
of its rich quality, and her acting none
of its dash She is somewhat thinner
than on her last appearance here. Mrs.
| Davis undoubtedly still holds her su-
premacy among the light opera con =
| traltos.
In Helen Bertram the Bostonians
have a meZzo-soprano with a discreet
voice OF pleasing quality, who acts with
| winning grace and charm. Vocally,
she will not create the Jurors caused by
Alice Nelson, but her voice is vastly
different, partaking not at all Of the
light soprano quality. Josephine Bart
lett looked and did well as Captain
Sheridan. w. H. Macdonald was an
ideal Rob Roy in appearance, but vo-
cally was not all that was expected Of
him last night. as he suffered frequent
ly from hoarseness. His enunciation is
indiStinct, and scarcely word of his
songs is ineligible. William LAWN is
light tenor who rather saved his voice
last night until his solo in the last act,
for which he won an enthusiastic re-
call.
William Broderick. very like. his bro
Their of the Grau company in appear
ance and expression, was a good Loeb
lei, and possesses q good strong bass
voice, although lacking somewhat in
roundness. Everybody's old friend, the
standby of the company. Mr.. Henry
Clay Barnabee, appeared last night
contracted a severe cold during the trip
from the coast. He was advised not to
appear at all, but preferred TO make
the attempt rather than disappoint his
audience. And il is doubtful whether
the rest of the performance could have
compensated for the absence of this
prime favorite- His indisposition was
scarcely noticeable to the audience on
the whole, although many commented
on the lack of ginger" He was, how
ever, the same old lovable comedian
who has become so familiar to all pat
rons Cf the BoStonians. The hit of the
performance was w. Fl. Fitzgerald as
Sandy MacSherry, the town crier, and
there was mo doubt about it," which
is his principal phrase translated into
English.
The character of the music, as a
whole, is not Scotch, only few num-
bers partaking of this character The
attempts at Scotch dialect are rather
half-hearted, not to say weak. but tbs
audience is contented to let we'll enough
alone and say nothing.
Tonight THE Serenade' will be given.
This opera has proved to be one of the
most successful the company has ever
had, and another large and brilliant
audience will be in attendance.
g o o.
Rosenthal's coming is attended with
the utmost interest. This Wizard of
the Piano" as he is called. is one of
the greatest in his profession, and Salt
Lakers are showing their appreciation
of the important event of his recital in
the tabernacle.