The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-11
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sion, Tannha1Eer," was the Offering OF
the Castle SaAare Opera company at
the Metropolitan last night.
1t isn't necessary. to know the story
or TINS opera to drink in the beauty
of its exquisite music, but if the hear
er happens to be on familiar terms
with 1t, he or she will experience
musical ecstasy far in excess OF that
Vouchsafed oFfhe stranger to the
work. -
When it is remembered that Wag-
ner wrote the words of his operas, the
complete wedding of the music to the
sentiment is explained. 1t is this SYM
pathetic Wellington music and the dra''
ma by this supreme genius that has
endowed his creations with 1mmof-
talltY. For they represent the high
est types of both.
Miss Rennyson and Mr.. Gof-Eliza-
bet and Wolfram-achieved artistic
distinction last night. They sang ad-
mlrably and acted with ferVof
throughout.
Mr.. Gherardi, one could not help but
note was oVerweighted Yocally with the
title role, albeit he atoned much by the
intensity of his acting. 1t is greatly to
his credit that in the last and most ex-
acting scene of all, he proved the most
expressive and effective Favored with
pleasing. stage presence, innate dra-
matte instinct, and a sound voice, he
presents a most satisfactory composite,
that many an operatic tenor might we'll
envy. he Halted once at the top of a
climax, but that was his sole offense.
1t IS a pleasure to commend the Eliz-
abeth of Miss Rennyson. Her embodi-
ment Of this vestal virgin appealed
convincingly to the eye, mind and heart.
She was the picture of modesty, re-
fnement and honesty. She sang glori-
ously. Her fine dramatic soprano is
surely attuned to the Wagnerian muse
She sings with apparent ease and pur-
ity of tone in all registe Her voice
is not phenomenally high, and lacks a
trifie Of the plaintive lachrymose quail
lty, 50 effective, say in LA Traviata,"
but Wagner's heroines are stoics who
abJure tears for the most part-and
Rennyson shines in them. She was in
excellent voice last night. To hear her
sing the final supplication was a posi-
tive recreation. A highly promising ar
list Is this woman, whom the alleged
musical patrons OF the Twin Cities
may not be able to hear at the same
price again. q,
Another artist adorned the east, Mr.
Golf, who impersonated Wolfram.
Here is an operate baritone, whose
work stamps him high. He has pres
ence. he has histrionic ability. he has
voice. The audience first recognized
w
abeth. The applause was not. however.
commensurate with the achievement.
In the last act, Mr.. Golf sang the
evening Star song with fine express
sion. Applause would have Jared
upon the scene. To the credit of the
audience, there was no demonstra-
ton, which was in itself a tribute to
the atmosphere created by the singer.
Mr.. Boyle appeared in the role Of
the Landgrace of Thuringia. His big
bass voice, which is especially salts
Tying in the. upper register,Swas heard
to better advantage than IN any other
role which he has assumed in this city
His tendency to slur intervals was alb
sent. Every tone was distinct and not
Fun into the next note.
In the short but exacting part Of
the young shepherd bey..swho sings
manyNbars without a note Of orches-
trail support, Miss Du FREE acquitted
herseff@fnest creditably. She. was re-
warded- with merited applause. The
venus OF Miss Ramey was quite &C
ceptable.
So. opulent Is the music of the pill
grims' majestic chorus that one could
not help but wish that a hundred men
were employed to sing 1t, even though
.that desire might be extravagant. It
must be confessed that it was made
quate In volume, but it was neyerthe,
80 UNSSA fEOuJ- dpplduQeQ. 80, too.
with the chorus in the throne scene
The sopranos and tenors Just miss the
climaxes.
All manner of praise is due Mr..
Emanuel, the director and his orches-
ira, which rendered efficient support.
Fred G. Hunt.
/ The Castle Square Opera comnanv
Will~ close its engagement at the Met
ropolttan opera house with two per-
iormances today, presenting Tam
hauser" at the matinee and aida" at
the evening performance.
Commencing tomorrow evening, for
four nights and a Wednesday matinee.
Frank L. Per5ey's "The Chanerons;
will be the bAl sat the metropolitan
The advance saeof seats. is promising.
cat Cripple Creek will close It's en-
gagement at the Grand with perform
ances this afternoon and evening.
Tomorrow, night the German dialect
comedian and singer. Al H. Wilson,
W1ll@open weeks enga cement at the
Grand in his new romantic play. "a
Prince of Tatt@s."
The ladies' matinee at the Star yes-
terday afternoon was very largely at
Iehded. The City Sports company gives
performance that is strong in vaude-
vile parts. The company will close it's
engagement with the two performances
today.
James O'Neill, in 1.-THE Manxman."
VIII be seen at the Metropolitan for
the first half Of the week. beginning
Sunday, April 10. May Buckley. who
Was~such a fayorite here in the stock
company two years ago. is the leading
lady of the company.
Miss Mary Shaw will play an en-
gagement at the Metropolitan opera
mouse of one week, beginning Thursday,
April %, in Ibsen's Ghosts"