The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-12
MUSIC AND THE STAGE.
METROPOLITAN.

superb production of ''Salammbo' scored
another notable triumph in the last OF
their seasons offerings, one of the best
Of the week. The plot of the romance is
woven around the daughter of a Cartha-
ginian general of the third century, B.
c.. and is strongly suggestive of the
sorceress of the Nile, in Antony and
Cleopatra. Reyer has provided for the
strenuous scenes music of peculiar fit
ness in it's expression of deep feeling and
for the pageants and religious rites he
has written music that IS characteristic
of the time, barbaric, and Oriental in
color. The opera last night was the all
star cast, and served to introduce two
more stars of this extensive aggregation
of artists. These were Mile. Lima Pacary,
in the title role, and M. Layolle, a bari
tone of such magnificent musical and
dramatic powers that at the conclusion
of his solo in the third act he
received perfect ovation and numberless
recalls; his was the greatest among the
male voices heard during the week
M Gauthier and M. Bonnard, two
tenors who would individually ere
ate a furore in any cast, were doubly
cast in this opera, and each in their way
were shining lights
Mile. Pacary sustained the difficult role
of Salammbo and sang in rich and de-
clamatory style a part that required not
only superb vocal powers, but dramatic
powers of intensity and vigor Mile Pa
cary idealized the part and was given
enthusiastic curtain calls. Mr.. Rossel,
as Spendius, repeated his former sue
cesSes, and he has been one of the most
popular of the male faction of the COM
pany. A brilliant and spectacular bal
let, productions Of which are seldom
seen on any other than a French stage,
were magnificently danced and costumed
+I,s, II,O
seuse," Miles. Consoli, Missocchi and
Barnaux. danced to the delicious light
ness and tunefulness Of this music,
which affords such a relief to the more
somber and serious score OF the opera.
The splendid male choruses were all
spirited and beautifully sung and this
chorus work is one of the chief at
fractions of the company.
The engagement Of the French Opera
company at the Metropolitan opera
house, which closed last night, was the
most brilliant operate success from an
artistic standpoint that has ever occurred
in this city, and to those who had the
pleasure of hearing the wonderful artists
which Manager Charley brought. to this
city the memory will be delight for Years
to come. The fact of the engagement
occurring in holy week, however,
prevented many from attending these
performances, and to those whose re-
ligious or personal duties caused them to
miss this musical treat it will be a
pleasure to learn that Manager Scott has
succeeded In arranging a grand Easter
concert, in which all the stars of the
French Opera company will participate.
The concert will commence at 2:3O and
the following programme will be pre-
sented:
First Part
Martha" .............. Flotow
9'i' 10 ~ M zery. E iesier
M Rossel.
Variations Qtalian words) .Proch
Mile. Berthet.
= NJ Bonnard. .''''''''' fl0'0w
ara lerOdlsde M1fe f;,;f....' element Massenet
Aria-'La Jolie File de Perth" Bizet
Second Part 1''-'i'i-'
Overture William Tell ,Rossini
ORCHESTRA.
Les Rameaux" (The Palms). .Faure
49, NJ Layolle.
Inc Last Rose of Summer" ..... Moore
Mime. Eta de Montjau
Aria from 'Slgurd" Gatin Words Reyer
M Gauthier
1ntermezzo-"Cavalle Rusticana"-
o, Mile. Lima Pacary.
MN. AnsaldI Layoiis. Mines M1ts;''isi Eta aeFHs de-
.r Montjau, Frasset.
Ia Ia Reine de Saba" ((Queen of
Mile Lima Pacary
traditional and superb performance
or Faust" .Gounods operate master
piece, was given at the matinee yester-
day afternoon, and added another laurel
10 short season, which has been rich
IN offerings and casts of artistic uni
rormity In every instance. The versatile
Mile. Clement made her second bow to a.
6f. Paul audience, and, as Margaret, gave
q pleasing Interpretation of the part. NJ.
Rossel, as Valentine, was afforded an
opportunity in ''Dio Possente" to reveal
his glorious and capable voice to the best
advantage. NJ. Rossel gave the part an
ideal conception, and his histrionic as
we'll as musical abilities made him one
OF the strongest members of the COM
pany. M. Ansaldi, while not giving the
greatest satisfaction as Faust sang his
part admirably, and in his duets with
Margaret and the closing trio fulfilled
the demands of the part. A more devil
ish Mephisto than that given by NJ
Bouxmann. both in voice and makeup,
would be hard to imagine. His different
characterizations and beautiful voice have
made him many musical admirers during
the week. Another strong feature OF the
day was the ballet ''Walpurges night"
Walker Whiteside will open an engage
ment of four nights and Saturday ma
iinee at the Metropolitan opera house to-
night in Hamlet" The cast follows:
Hamlet. Mr. Walker Whiteside
y ing ..............,...s..M Mr.. Warren COnlan
Polonius. Mr.. John L. SapIore