The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-12-07

PH1r,ADELpHIA OPERA HOUSE


Carmen Me1is, the beautiful Italian
| dramatic soprano, who has been pro-
nounced one of the finest lyric artists up
on the operate stage, will make her first
appearance. in Philadelphia with her
Hammerstein forces as the heroine in
Puccini's 'Tosca, at the Saturday mat
inee, at the Philadelphia Opera House.
Unlike most great artists, Mime. Melis
came to this country unknown and, with
| out any extravagant heralding or pre-
| liminary announcements, achieved in one
night the highest honors which would be
accorded a cantatrice. In voice, personal
magnetism, dramatic ability and beauty,
Nine. Melis possibly stands alone and un-
rivalled among modern dramatic sopranos.
To rare facial beauty and grace of figure
is added what has been termed one of the
most colorfu1 voices of the day. Federico
Carasa, the young Spanish tenor, who has
grown in popular favor since his first ap-
pearance, will be the Cavaradossi. Polese
will be the Baron Scarpia, and those who
heard this admirable artist in the same
role last season know what to expect.
M. Nico1ay will have the role of the
Sacristan, and M. De Grazia that of
Angelotti. The remainder of the cast is
composed of Mile. Egener and MN. Ven
turin and Fossetta.
"Traviata" will be sung for the first
time this season this evening, with Nine
Tetrazzini in the title role. This is one
of the best parts in the repertoire of the
great coloratura soprano and one in which
she created a sensation last year. Mr..
John Mccormack, the Irish tenor, who
has already won for himself high place
in the hearts of local music lovers, will
be the Alfredo, and his dulcet lyric voice
will do Justice to all of the music that
falls to his part. Sammarco, the finished
and polished baritone, will make his
second appearance this season, and will
be heard in the music allotted to Germont.
Miss Alice Gentle will sing the music of
Flora, and Mile. Egener will be the
Annina The rest of the cast is as follows:
Castor, M. Venturini; Baron Duphol, M.
Fossetta; Doctor Grenville, M. De Grazia;
Marquis D'Obigny, M. Zano; Giuseppe,
NJ Pierucci
"The Juggler of Notre Dame" the
beautiful miracle opera of Massenet, which
was made so popular last year by the
artistic work of Miss Mary Garden, will
have its first presentation Thursday night.
The part of Jean, the juggler, is one of
the most graphic and soul stirring in Miss
Gardens repertoire, and perhaps more
than any other reveals the versatility of
this gifted singer and actress. Prom
''Sa1ome" and "Sapho' to the man in
"Thais'' and the wor1d-weary, soul-thirsty
mountebank in "The Juggler," is an
amazing artistic span, but to a woman of
Miss Gardens attainments the accomplish
ment seems easy. Each appearance of
this noted prima donna this season has
only confirmed the pronounced regard in
which she was held last year. M. Gilbert
will repeat his triumph of last season as
Boniface, the Abbey Cook; M. Dufranne
will again be heard as the Prior, and the
parts of the poet, painter, sculptor and
musician monks will be entrusted to MN.
Lucas, Laskin, Huberdeau and Crabbe
The production will be on the same lavish
scale as last year, and the three massive
and picturesque scenes of the opera will
be staged with no less attention to detail
''Herodiade" will be the bill Saturday
night. The same cast will again be heard,
presenting Mile. Lima Cavalieri as Salome,
and Charles Dalmores as John. Mile
Gervil1e Reache will again be the wanton
Herodias, and will voice the co1orful
measures of the part in her glorious con-
tralto while Remand will be heard as
Herod. Others in the cast are Mile.
Egener and MN. Villa, Waller, Nicolay
and Venturini. The ballet will present
several advertisements and will be lead by
Mills. Galimberti, Dip1okowska and Fac
cioli. Sturani, whose efficient conducting
has made him an extreme favorite, will
lead ali the operas, with the exception of
"Herodiade," which will be led by M
Nicosia.