Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-15
IA BOHEME" IS
OPERAS ZENITH
NOTHING so SUPERB EVER
HEARD IN LOS ANGELES
Its Repetition by San Carlo Company
to a Packed House Caused
VeritabIe Sensation at
the Auditorium

With the huge Auditorium absolutely
sold out and an eager throng clamor-
ing for admittance, with the entire
audience keyed up to the highest pitch,
with orchestra and singers imbued with
the strongest enthusiasm, no wonder
last nights production of La Bo-
heme" by the San Carlo company
marked the zenith of opera in Los
Angeles. Nothing like it in supreme
beauty of vocal attainment, acting Or
orchestration was ever heard here,
and nothing better was ever done any
where.
The same cast interpreted the opera
that made it's former presentation
the first in the Auditorium-memor-
able. But there was the added ad-
vantage last night of familiarity with
acoustics and stage, building and au-
dience. Consequently every one went
at the opera with boundless confidence
and the performance was marked by
an artistic finish almost marvellous.
No wonder that after the big third
act eight curtain calls resulted, and
both Cont and Russell, besides the
singers. were called forth to tremen-
dous applause. Nielsen, Constantine,
Fernari and Defreyne were the quar-
tet who did such wonderful work. and
all honor is due them for reaching
the high tide of all operatic work Los
Angeles ever had the pleasure Of hear
ing. And right back of them stood
orchestra, chorus and minor singers,
all being so blended and amalgamata I'D
that it made a superb whole. The
studio scene was remarkable, the car
nival second act was splendid and the
two final acts were beautiful. The
San Carlo-and others-may equal this,
but they can never surpass it.
For tonight the double bill of two
acts from Don Pasquale," with Mel
sen, and the whole of "TPagliacci'
will be sung. On Saturday afternoon
La Gioconda," the opening bill, will
be repeated with Nordica in the cast,
and on Saturday night a mixed bill,
consisting of an act from La Ira
viata," with Nordica, the Lucia" sex
tet and the second act of Carmen"
will be done. This will be the only
occasion in her career that Nordica
will have sung twice in the same day,
and Mr. Russell says it effectually sets
at rest any rumors that she has a
crouch" or has refused to go on.
Miss Nielsen and Nine. Nordica,"
said the impresario last night, "are
devoted personal friends. Nine. Nor
dica wants to do everything possible
to enhance Miss Nielsen's artistic
career. Miss Nielsen is at home here
and Nine. Nordica gave way to her.
That's all there is to it,"
And Nordica's agreement to sing
twice Saturday, in his opinion, proves
his assertion.
John w. Considine announced last
night, and Mr.. Russell confirmed it,
that he had signed preliminary con-
tracts whereby he was to be general
manager of the San Carlo company for
next season. This, he said, insured the
company's continuance on tour, and
assured Los Angeles repetition of
this splendid season in the Auditorium
a year hence. Agreements to that eff
feet have been made. While not Of
ficially stated it is understood that
Mr.. Considine will finance the tour.
1t was also announced yesterday that
the various managers had about set.
tied their troubles over finances and
nothing disagreeable would happen, at
least not till final settlement comes up
after Saturday night.