The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-23
MARQUIS DE soUzA's CONCERT.
A Remarkable Baritone Revealed Mt
the Columbia Theatre Yesterday.


new baritone, the Marquis de Souza.
was introduced to an American audience
for the first time at the Columbia Thea
tire yesterday afternoon, and an assem-
blage of large proportions and much dis
tinction welcomed the several artists who
contributed to the programme with an en-
thusiasm that left no doubt as to the sue
cess of their efforts. The postponement
of the concert from last Friday afternoon.
on account of the indispostion OF the
Marquis de Scuza, undoubtedly had the eff
feet of decreasing the size of the gather
ing to certain degree. but those present
endeavored to make up by their applause
any deficiencies that existed in the size
of the audience.
The Marquis de SouZa possesses SO much
avoirdupois that one might suppose IL
would tend to detract from the enjoyment
of his work. but the remarkable strength
and purity of his voice overcome any Pc
culiarity in the matter of personal APP
pearance that may exist. He is dignified
in all that he does and his singing is char
acterized by a wealth OF dramatic temper
ament. He displayed excellent discretion
in the choice of his selections yesterday,
the initial number, the prologue to 'T'Pag-
liacci." and the monologue from "Othelle"
being especially we'll adapted to his voice
Several numbers of lighter calibre were
attempted. with successful results. The
remarkable thing in connection with the
de Souza baritone. is its power, and yet
the most difficult piano passages are ZEN
dered with an ease and perfection that are
quite marvellous. There is nothing harsh
or cold about the tone; it is invariably
pleasing and mellihuous, and there is DO
question about the titled singers pro-
nounced success.
Another American debut was made by
Miss Clara L. Clemens, a daughter of
Mark Twain. She has a pleasing appear
ance. ard while she was evidently under
going the sufferings of newcomer to the
stage yesterday, after her first numbers
her singing was in every way delightful
She is programmed as mezZo, but in
truth her work shows more of the con-
tralto quality Miss Clemens initial eff
fort in concert was accompanied By so
much success that there is much in store
for her as she acquires the confidence
that is born of experience. Mr.. Ellison
Van Hoose proved one of the real treats
of the afternoon. and in 20 Paradise"
from "LAfricanne, revealed a pure
quality of tenor that won for him an en-
core. Miss Mary Helen Howe, the Wash
ington singer. pleased her friends by her
excellent rendition of the Cayatine, from
THE Queen OF Sheba," sung with splen-
did dramatic effect and in admirable
voice. She was enthusiastically recalled.
Mile. Marie Schade performed two piano
solos. displaying an intelligent conception
and commendable technique in LISTS
'Tarantelle," and a ballade by Grieg. The
accompanies at the piano were Signor de
Macchi and Mr.. Orion Bradley
The programme was as follows:
RalIade . Criez
Nile. Marie schade.
Cayatine ('.Queen OF Sheba' )........... .Gounod
Miss Mary Heller Howe.
Prologue c'fPagliaeci'0 Leoneavallo
Marquis Francisco de Souza.
80 Paradise C'L'Africaine'D Meyerbeer
Mr.. Ellison Van Hoose.
Ia CLAICHE SAINT saens
'En Dormant -.......................B lumenthai
'yon Ewiger Liebe". .........-...........Br Brahms
Miss Clara L. Clemens.
Romanees-(a) "A un Portrait Denza: (b)
''Chanson de rAdeu." Tosti; (c) IN tue
Sguardo," Rotoii ..........................
Marquis Francisco de so1a.
Tarantel.e. List
Mile. Marie Schade.
hasserfahrt ---..--..--.---.-..-- Habriiowltoch
"Fruhling Observation-Disclosures. SchumII.n
Won Ewiger Lebe- .-.--...--......-....B Brahms
Credo tmonologue from '0thello') ........ Verdi
Marquis Francisco de Souza.