The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-14

more demonstrative than those who do
not call Sunny Italy their native land.
Indeed. the expression OF good feeling
toward the composer and his company.
as well as the testimony OF the unalloyed
pleasure which their highly artistic per-
formance gave, was quite as notable as
the performance Itself
The program. a very interesting one,
was as follows:
Overture, william Tell. .Rossini
Orchestra.
Aria CBallo In Maschera) Verdi
Sig. Bellati
Romanza cCinq Mars). .Gounod
Signora Farncu.
Irmo al Sole Uris)...............M MascaRnf
Chorus and Orchestra.
"Cavallerfa Rusticana," opera In one
act ''''''.'...'''..'.......... .Mascagni
Santuzza. .Signora Blanohini Capilli
Lola la................S .Signora Dora De rilippi
Toriddu. .Signor Pietro Schiavazzi
Alfo... .Sixnor Virgillo Bellatti
Mama Lucia. Sfsnora Josephine Del Parto
The Tell overture made familiar by
renderings without number took on new
beauties as given under the magnetic and
energetic direction OF Signor Mascsgni
by his responsive and plant orchestra.
Splendid performances OF this magnificent
composition have been heard hare on
many occasions, but II can be said with
out danger Of indulging In overpraise that
In finish, dash and thrilling power no pre-
vious rendering eaualied that OF last
evening.
The number from Mascagnis Iris"
was an entire novelty to the greater
part If not all in the audience and a
most welcome and interesting one IL
proved. In 1t the composer shows himself
capable OF achieving splendid and strik-
ing orchestral effects. while his melodic
measures are beautiful In their inspiring
fuency. This work made such a deeply
satisfying impression that Signor Mas
cagni graciousy complied with the In
sistent demand for a repetition
The vocal numbers-an aria from
Verdi's 'Ballo in Maschera" by Signor
Bellau and the romanza from Gounods
"Cinq Mars" were given with adequate
expression and finish. 1t must be confess
ed, however, that Signor Bellatis persis-
tent employment OF the tremolo had a de-
cidedly marring effect on an otherwise
excellent example OF artistic vocalism.
"Cavaleria Rusticana" Is more or less
known 10 music lovers and IL was a rare
privilege TO listen TO IL as given oy a fine
~ balanced and vocally we'll equipped
company and splendid orchestra under
the inspiriting direction OF its skilfu
composer. The score is In It's way a mas
terpiece and there can be little wonder
that IL placed Mascagni among the fore
most music masters OF the world. IL is
not a musical exotic that will claim at
tention for "A short time only, as some
critics have asserted. 1t is vital with life,
sentiment and melody treated with mas
terly originality. There ~ nothing remin-
iscent I'm it's measures and one recognizes
IL as the product of "a musician OF marvel
Gus power and magnificent fertility.
They are few I'm number, who ind pleas
ure and refreshment in music who have
not at one time or another heard the de-
lightful intermezzo, but IL Is entirely safe
to say that none ever realized its charm
and beauty so fully and impressively as
did those who listened almost spell-bound
TO its superb unfolding last night. That
tremendous and long continued applause
followed and that repetition was de-
manded are only slight evidences OF the
pleasure IL gave.
signora Capelli's Santuzza from every
point OF view was a remarkable perform
ance. Nocally IL was brilliant and all sat
isfying while I'm dramatic Intensity IL was
a revelation. Signor SchlsvGzzi is beyond
question an artist OF rare gifts and his
performance afforded a great measure OF
delight Nevertheless his voice though
highly trained and under consummate
control is not at all times Of pleasing
quality. Signor Bellatis rendering OF the
part of Alno was I'm every way worthy of
praise and the other characters were ade-
quately presented.
Though email In number the chorus ac-
Quilted itself excsllently. The voices are
well trained. strong I'm volume yet of
fresh and pleasing quality. To the orches-
ira the highest praise is due. It's work
throughout the evening easily entitled II
10 the distinction OF being one of the best
organizations OF its kind that has ever
been heard I'm Providence.
Mr. Joseph M. Mann 10 whose enter
prise and persistence the splendid musi-
cal treat OF last evening is due made a
brief but felicitous speech and he was
enthusiastically appiauded as he deserved
to ha hv a dallahted atdIenca