The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-21
Is English But Has Adopted
French Ways
Her Simplicity and Frank ness
Fresh Sad Charming.
TOPEKA
The Selections Chosen for the
Auditorium Concert.
SIgnorina SassOli, Harpest, Mem
Der of the Company.

At ali times and everywhere, Nine.
Melba attracts the attention of writers,
particularly those who are given to the
world Of art and who n in her per-
sonality and her remarkable career one
of The most fertile and engaging fields
for description indulgence One Of the
most interesting chapters yet written
Of Melba, her simple beginning: her re-
markable rise to a position as one Of
the most brilliant stars in all the frma-
ment Of the musical world; and of
Melba as she is, woman and artistic,
was written by Emily NJ. Aylward in
Peterson's Magazine:
mot often among the worlds favor
ties do we find the union of genius.
physical beauty and personal charm
which united form a rare and mighty
power. The are united in Nine. Melba-
Particularly in the case of great singers
have We been called upon to forget
nothing. The more n sees Mel5a
away from the glamour OF the foot
tights and shOrn of artificial luxury, the
more do they appreciate her,-as a rare
figure among the great art of h world.
Her simplicity, her frankness and cordi-
atty are entirely fresh and charming.
She adopted French ways and ideas
only as far as they suggested variety.
Melba is an English woman, with a
suggestion of an Englishwoman's So
ndity in everything she says and does.
"She is tall, comparatively slender,
with a rounded, supple figure which is
as close to the feminine idea of perfec-
tion as any figure may Her face Is
oval and regular with clear, pale com
plexion and dark brown eyes that have
somewhat Of an Oriental look about
them h has pretty. crinkly dark
hair, which also shows a touch of The
French hand in its piQuant knot at the
back. She knows how to carry herself
well, is 1.-THE, well poised and graceful
a. CT -
thirties, but the youth n splendid car
FiaEe together with her fine physique
cause her to appeal younger.
"She is always gowned to perfection;
trinity fitted for every occasion, and has
an unerring eye to becoming and ar
ttstic effects. Media believes firmly in
exteriors and is not neglectful to de-
tail."
Madam Melba and her company at the
Auditorium Monday night Will be as
Nine Media and concert c-ompany-sig-
norma Sassoli, harpist; Miss Davies,
pianist: Ellison Van Hoose, tenor; Oh.
Gilbert, barytone; Chas- K North, flute.
PROGRAMME
]. Trio for harp, piano, hute.... Oberthur
SiEnorina Sassoli. Miss Davies and
Mr.. North.
2 Songs (a) "Plaisir dAmour' Martini
d. "Jounes Fillettes"
(Old songs Of Eighteenth century,
Mons. Gilbert.
g. The Mad Scene from Lucia di
1ammermOor" ..--..-.-... Donizefti
Mime. Media
(F1ute obligato, Mr.. North.)
4 Nordische Ballads for harp.--..Poenitz
Signorina Sassoli.
g. Aria Celeste Aida" Verdi
Mr.. Van Hoose.
y GSf&uAN& IOSt
Nine. Melba-
Harp accompaniment, Signorina
Sassoli.)
z. "Malgre NOR .Pfeiner
Mons. Gilbert.
g. Danse des Sylphes" ....-.... Godefroid
~Signorina Sassoli.
9. Valse 'Se Saran Rose" .........Arditi
Nine. Melba-
10. Duet lie Crucihx"
Mr.. Van Hoose and Mons. Gilbert.