Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-12
A N U S E N E NTS,

Renewed demonstrations of approval
greeted the Manhattan Opera Company
last night when That's was performed
The work is by Massenet, who will be
again represented in the weeks repertory
by lie Jonglenr dc Notrc Dame" Miss
Mary Garden is SO closely identified with
the title role to rank in America al
most as its discovercr Its story is sim
pie, direct and thrilling. that of a man
who, seeking. to Savc a womans. soul,
succeeds. and loses his own. Almost bar
rem of situations. save the one which In
a line describes its entire plot the story
is perhaps the more effective because of
its freedom from complexities. The fine
orchestra. this time under the direction
of Nj. Carlo Nicosia, is abundantly and
most responsibility in evidence in the in
terprctation' of the work. a distinctly
admirable incident was the intermezzo
which brought Signor Barrera, the first
violin, to his feet to make acknowledge
mentS of applause which would be quiet
led by nothing but repetition of his
solo. MaSsenet represents the more
scholarly tendency, which removes itself
from the natural song forms, and in
stead of employing Instrumentation chief
ly as voice accompaniment. gives it an
equal and at times commanding lmpOr-
lance i'm the Interpretation. 1t is strong
ly in contrast to Lucia which makes
it's appeal to the unScholared sense of
melody even while it awakens adn,ira-
ton for the musicianly skill manifest in
the development of it's material.
That's makes a wonderful visual appeal
Miss Gardens performance is revela-
ton of SenSuOuS beauty during the scenes
which depict That's as creature Of pleas
ure and no less impressive for statuesrue
austerity in those which find her devo-
tee, apart from worldly things. Her sing
ing supplies the element needfu to d con-
leads her to no triumphS of an exclusively
vocal nature. Considered only as d series
of studied posturings her work is emit
tied to rank with those of the students
classic poses. Not for a moment is the
eye disappointed nor taste offended in the
constantly changing picture of physical
grace that she presents. Her That's oc-
cupies a place in the world of grand OPP
era similar to that of Calves Carmen; 1t
Is a personal achievement. dependent on
magnetism and dramatic sufiiciency. The
applause which greeted her left no doubt
of a readiness to indorse the eXtraor-
binary favor she has found elsewhere.
N. Renaud. in the lengthy and trying
role Of Athanael, the monk, who is swept
from his sense of duty by his love for
That's, gave a magnificent vocal rendi-
ton, and, moreover. made excellent use
Of the acting opportunities of the role.
.lle Trentini. as Crobyle, was most
praiseworthy figure in the cast, and NJ.
Dalmores proved we'll equipped for the
tenor role of Nicias, the sybarite. That's
left no doubt of the success of the grand
opera season in this city, and it is likely
that the remaining places for the per
formances yet to come Will all he taken
up The occasion was again notable for
social brilliancy as we'll as for musical
enthusiasm Miss Garden will appear
.onight in lie Jongleur Gle Notre Dame,
whose plantive story has commanded so
much literary as we'll as musical atten-
ton The cast will include. besides Miss
Garden, NM Dufranne, Huberdeau, Scott
and Crabbe. Sturani will conduct.