New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
FIRST NIGHT OF OPERA.
ron, Andiencs Hears Romeo ct
,.,rstteS at the Metropolitan.

,. a. the Metropolitan Opera
rnter as - NeIha or Nine. Earnes shone
Ecrsa W." =. .he evening which could sing
50 TIE -. rasn de Reszke. as once sang the
:afs s+s-x II was the managerial custom 10
nofn. .ssson with Romeo ct Juhetee" or
ssn co,,at,r,es Il was TIE one, sometimes lhe
'FsN. 1.o,Y,o6's operas: but one or the o1ner IL
soe :. unless new light had appeared IN Ihe
as' ,-noss -avs of a different order were
80 70 shine refulgent tnroughout IHe seasotH
C. oss.s there was timid adventure INTO
. 81 :. is even within the memory Of the
one. =. ..s,6an+s at the opera that Mr.. Grau
To1'--- o,,,.nted with Tristan und Isolde" and,
-. - -ba representation was an admirable one,
-s-..s scanned TO refuse some Of their Office and
- - sn:rst o. gisdsomeness to have oeparted-
" -,rht NJ Conried began his fourth season
p return 70 the familiar and always
-.s-- convention. but with difference
-. oIs ope-a wss theirs. but there were new
new Romeo q new Juliette. new
- a,s Get - De said now lest
- rp.ratefuI!y fo-Eotter) nsw conductor. It
h-s-e experiraent and it deserved more than
o. s,,coess which attended Il, as Mr.. Graus e1-
.-,sn+ had deserved il. and for the same reasons,
's,,h ws-e artistic. The opera had a beautiful
.--nsnce cra that was homogeneous, gym
L.-s,.I ea- ana eye filing, convincing to the
.s,... q the sudicious carsssing to their taste;
,... si6 honor 70 the exquisite work and the
- s-sttutton n upper Broadway; was worthy
!. ,,s rs,r-ous E71pport which that institution
-.s 8. the hands OF a people that loves its fol-
-. hrt also keeps warn place IN its heart for
y. rod things n art II there was less OF the
-, .xaitenent n the audience room than has
r,fs heretofore on similar occasions, the reason
.-rs. be asked OF some other than the reviewer
- -. ,-,-ely artistic aspects OF the performance
ps4-sotio emotions were appealed TO by the first
,,.z-snce OF Miss Geraldine Farra- as the
..-s,s heroine Patriotic emotions are laudable,
-, IN ert but Il is doubtful II veteran observers
,,rs ever had occasion 10 see them subordinsted
:. ,hs. innpersonal and judicial attitude which
y,s York people adopt toward every new candi-
s,,s for their artistic sufrages. Miss Fa-rar WAS
-,ort r-ac.ously received, and was then permitted
,-.h Kind encouragement TO win her way TO pop
-,,- sunroyal. She won that approval. and sne
.,- more; she achieved place among those whom
-s1-opolitan GGdIencs recognizes as In the 1oTs-
.--+ ot the worlds operate artists She appeared
"a beautiful vision; youthful, charming IN face'
s--n movement and attitude She sang with
s,s ot exquisite quality IN the middle register,
,-s one that was vibrant with feeling almost al
x- SIZE acted Ike one whose instincts 1or the
..,-. we're full and eager, but also Ike one Whol
-, ,.s5iuz 70 learn what 10 do, had neglecleo 70
So, .hat II is possible 10 90 TOO much Ean sne
-, ora-hgIs less consciously 6eraonstraTrve when
- che stepped out Of the dramatic picture one
-. ,.ss sweeping II her movements and gestures
-As, sFs was IL the picture, she would have Dean
80 IS admirable 70 her compatrlots Wno "eRe
.,,-4,, N her success, and twice as convincing
..osA rto we're citing in Judgment upon an sEI4s'
.,- whom the tr7Izps Of acclaim nave osen so
- - zo,--6aS that their Gin will make cam
- - -Ie5cr,l, Cor sons time 10 come. But she
-, z,r q vrelcorne which must have emphatic ex-
.,,, Trha few cr71Gities Fl her vocaHZation are
-,sA.s inrn notice by the very excellence OF her
ms-.ts Red and warm blood fows IN her Volcs
ard oulses n harmony with the emotions OF the
psr she Is eIoQuently truthful IN defamation,
AMI cor-ect taste dictates her choice OF nuAnce
and vocal color Il Is only when she forces her
rprs- tones that sensuoUs charm leaves her voice
Il MEASURE and one deplores the departure al
ne mora because the voice Is OF carrying power
thst makes srreuuousness unnecessary. In her
companion Il Rousseliere, the opera has received
& acquisition as notable IN its way as was that
# u EaIezs when ne came seemingly one who
hsi been called 70 succeed IL Jean dc Reszke
when tine should bring the inevitable parting. NJ.
RouEEslAre Is essentially manly singer though one
c, the French type In all things. His voice Is
ample ard II & has a defect II Is IN a want Of
sdEptaol-itF 70 rs accompanying sounds It does
not always bland with that OF his companions or
he Instruments. z is somewhat too individually
tss.rtTs- But his singing is fine IN diction he
hss pleasing presence. and is graceful in pose
and gesture Ee will grow with acquaintance.
otaer features OF the performance need not de-
ain reviewer or reader. though there must in tus-
nos Be hearty word OF praise for the conducting
q y Bovy. Z was beautifully supplemental to
ne "ork OF al the singers and had its especial
olGn = The love music Nine. Nerendorr
NAo was Ane Georgine Janouschowsky when
ios a-ed worthy place among dramatic sopranos
a ne Metropolitan Opera House ana elsewhere.
sA capable nurse; IL sina-d, a newcomer, filed
he role q Ge-cutto scceptabiy. and au,ona the
leHinsr nZl-es we're N Planccn as Frsre IsaI-enti
4 'ouTnet as Capuleti NJ Bars, as TybaIt; Mr.
-oa-lnann. as Tie Duke Of Verona: Mr Begue as
"ssoro' anc Nine. Jsooby, as stephano
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