Evening star., 1901-01-23
AMUSEMENTS, A

THE MARQUIS DE SOUZA CONCERT
The concert at the Columbia Theater yes
terday AFTERNOON was the occasion of the
debut OF the Marquis De Souza in this coun-
Try. Ihe audience was large one, al
though 1t would undoubtedly have been
greater had not the news of the Queen OF
Englands death been received earlier in the
afternoon. Many Of the diplomatic corps
remained away on that account. Still there
was good representation of the foreign
element present we'll as many prom-
nent in social and official life, and, in fact,
the affair was decidedly fashionable
event. The marquis was handicapped by
having to postpone his concert from last
Friday. on account Of an attack of tonsi-
litis, but when he did appear he completely
captured his audience by the wealth of vol
ume and melody of his superb voice His
first number was the prologue from Il
Pasliacci,' which he sang with excellent
erect, and In response to the emphatic de-
mand for more he gave the Toreador song
from Carmen" with vigor, a fire and an
intensity that has never before been heard
In this city. The effect was electrical, and
there were loud cries of "Bravo!' from ne
delighted listeners. He gave subsequently
group of sentimental songs, phrasing them
in delicate fashion, showing his artistic
control over his immense voice. and his
VerdIs "Othello," which he delivered with
dignity and impressveness. He is re-
markable singer, the most remarkable BARI
tone that has been heard in many years.
w d
cal quality In his voice. and he has the
mrsicianly temperament and the personal
magnetism that characterize the true artist
Miss Clara L. Clemens, the daughter OF
Mark Twain" practically made her debut
at the De Souza concert, although she had
sung in New York. She has a mezzo-so-
prano voice of pleasing quality, which has
been under the instruction Of the best
teachers abroad, and she possesses a most
engaging personality. She sang two groups
Of songs, some French and some German,
and after her evident nervousness was over
come she pleased the audience. Miss Mary
Helen Howe, soprano. was heard in this
city for the first time since her return from
studying abroad. She sang the Cavatina
from Gounod's Queen Of Sheba" in broad,
full tones, without any vtbrato. and for a
very pronounced encore she gave the waltz
song from Romeo and Juliet" in a bril-
liant manner. Mr.. Van Hoose disclosed a
tenor voice of beautiful lyric quality. and
sang with true artistic feeling. He will be
welcomed with pleasure the next time he
visits this city. Marie Schade played two
numbers. one ballade by Grieg. and the
technical skill as pianist. The accom-
panists were Orton Bradley and Sig. DE
Macchi.
"FAUST"-Last nights opera, Faust" )"
at the National Theater was a personal
triumph for Mr.. Homer Lind, a Washing
members of the Grau-Savage English COM
bination. He sang the part of Valentine
| and so well did he sing that he received a
pronounced encore on his first solo. 'DeO
| Possente." In this the excellent quality Of
| his voice was demonstrated, as was also
| his artistic method. Beside his excellent
| singing Mr.. Lind Is superior actor, and
| he gave to the death scene a dramatic In
| tensity that was remarkably effective. Mr..
| Lind went from here a youngster to study
| In Germany, and after years of hard work
| he came back to see what opening there
| was for him in his native land. He found
| none, for 1t was before Mr.. Savage had