The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-18
MUSICAL GOSSIP.

some time ago wien Kaw n Erlangcr iutrc.
duccd Jerome sykes in New York as star in the
opera "Foxy Quiller," The critics howled in chor.
US at the production; in fact, they howled so
effectively that the success oi the production
was not up to the expectations ot the managers,
and firm OF less experience and financial foundi.
tion than Klaw Erlanger might have been
ruined by the clamor. At the end Of the New
York engagement ''FoNy Quillcr," "thc FROST
the ''dead failure" the ''ice wagon" ETC.,
started out on the road and has since been
making more money than any OF the most sue.
ccssful Of the Klaw h Erlangcr productions.
There is no question that there viii he demand
for the best in light opera ~ long MS there is
demand for anything in the amusement line,
hut no amount Of practical demonstration, how
ever, will ever convince the New York theatrical
ccnsorS, critics and iir-t.nightels that they are
not the 'wholc thing" when engaged in the
work OF mapping ont career Tor stage produc.
tion.
Under the leadership ni Professor E A. fcnstcr.
machcr, ofsaniSt and ohoir.miStcr. the choir Of
the Asbuly Methodist Episcopal church, is fast
becoming one Of the finest musical organizations
in the city. The solos ami anthems at last sun.
days services were rendered in the most artistic
style, and with an effect such is, perhaps. has
never been heard in Asbnry church by a similar
organization The people of Ashurr church are
10 be congratulated upon securing the services
OF Mr.. Fens,crmacher and choir oi such we'll
trained voices The choir ~ composed OF the
iollowing SOPRANOS, Mrs. h. T. Jayne; Mrs. L.
4. Bcdcll; altos. Mrs. Calkins, Miss Lydia In.
greek tenorS, Mr.. Leonard, Mr. Mlincs; hassos.
Mr.. Fuller, Mr.. Tevcrton.
\ few wears ago this decree from theatrical
headquarters would no doubt have caused operate
composers TO shudder and quit the business at
once. Recent events have had a tendency to
cause the world outside to lose faith in the pre-
dictions OF the wise men ON the pedesals. Five
or six years ago when George Lederer began to
run freak productions al the Casino known as
Reviews similar predictions were made. and
it was srayely announced that the comic opera
stars and comic opera companies would have TO
go into other business. It is noticed, however
that the old operatic stars are still making
money today and that new ones have come into
the field, while Lcderer and hi. Reviews have
sought other pastures
Edward \. Niven, editor OF the Wilkes Bare
Leader. who Is we'll known to the profession as
the author Of the comic opera called "Th'
Smith Family" is at work upon another libretto,
which will in all probability bring more she,ics
and fame. The plot Of the opera, whicd M
Niyen has disclosed to few intimate friends,
is most original, and the scenes afford every
opportunity for lavish display of cos,urlcs and
scenery. Mr. Niven is constantly at work upon
the lyrics. which are said to be of unusual meri.
and expects 10 have the librctto in shape tr
inspection few months hence.
4 \ II
Speaking OF comic opera, il is now noticed that
The hystercal New York critics declare that
musical comedy, whatever that is, will soon take
the place OF comic opera entirely, aud support
their claims by the assertion that Harry B..
Smith, the leading lbrettist Of the country,
will hereafter devote his efforts entirely TO musi'
cal comedy, This sudden departure has been
caused II is said, by mn English musical comedy
called "Florodora," which has had an unexpected
run at the Casino.
Comic opera will he the chief s,usction a,
| the Lyccum the comig week The iei
De Angels company has been booked for fri.
day evening when the well known comedian
will appear in his new opera, "a Royal
| Rogue" which Is one of his best productions
! On Tuesday, the 10Th. the Bostonisns will ap.
| pear under management OF Klaw \ Eranger aud
upon that occasion viii probably play The
Nicerov,"
Alfred Woolcrs new sacred song. Rise, Clio.
| rious Conqueror," has inst heen published by
| the Oliver Ditson company OF New York and
Boston. This Is Mr.. wooler's best production
ana places nun VI lne mont rank OF song com
| poscrs. The work requires exceptional ability
| and power on part OF the vocalist and is OF a
character that will make it popular with leading
church solos,s for years to come.
Il \ 4
| In all probability the United states Marine
band, under leadership OF W. II, santelnann,
will appear in Scranton in the near future.
| The Marine band under present conditions. which
! have enabled the leader to secure the best OF
! talent, is without doubt entitled TO a place in
the front rank of musical organizations Of the
| day.
\ y \
| Mr.. Walter ~ Manchester is 10 conduct the
intermediate session OF the Lackawanna aud wyo-
ming Musical Alliance, scheduled for March to
at the Baptist church IN Factoryville. This il
the beginning OF the sixteenth year OF work by
this organization and its record is one of sue
! Cesses