Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-05
Il TROVATORP Brings OUT GREAT QUART ARTISTS;
~ FOCO SPLENDID TENOR AhDDDEERF0 AND FOX SHARE HhRS

In these rapidly-recurring arias and
concerted numbers of all kinds, the
I.ambaryii stars last night distinguish
ed themselves, and the whole company
worked to better effect than on the
opening night. Even so hazardous
mishap as that OF the lights suddenly
going out, Just as the opera-goers
were filing into the theater, did not
upset the equilibrium OF the singers.
There was verve. a spirit OF unity
and understanding of the work as a
whole, very pleasing to the critics.
q Nine Ester Adaberto. the dramatic
soprano, sang the role of Leonora
with entire competence. her voice be-
ing equal TO the demands for tragic
utterance and rising TO heights OF
emotion with the ease of the finished
artist Adaberto's stage presence is
impressive and her Leonora is wo-
man of mature power and strength of
purpose.
OF Eugenio Folco. much has "a
ready been said by all who heard
this tenor last night. He is en- ex-
ceptional singer and an exceptional
actor, endowed with a voice OF
strength and rare quality. robust
tenor, and a lyrie tenor in one. His
high notes flow like liquid melody, eff
fortress. marvelously sustained, true
and clear as trumpet-caA. Folco
alone is enough to pack houses every
time he appears here.
/ Blanche Fox Is Dramatic
And yet in comparison with these
two Blanche Hamilton Fox does not
suffer. This American woman sang
her way to very great favor last night
her scene. as Azucena, supposed
mother of Manrico, in the gypsy camp
with Manrico. arousing perhaps the
greatest enthusiasm Of the evening.
Her Azucena is instinct with aroused
/ woman's hate, coupled with sort OF
wild love for her foster-son. She will
: be one of the most popular of the
Lambardi stars.
Sophie Charlebois, in limited op-
portunity as the companion of Leon
ora, 1nez,. sang charmingly and con-
tributed to the success of the even
ing.
francesca Nicoletti gives a strong
Interpretation of the Count di Luna.
With him the duke is not so much a
crafty villain as an arrogant over
lord who cannot brook opposition in
war or in his ready love-affairs. Nico-
lett has fine baritone voice and his
portrayal is always dignified and
strong. MARITIME again showed his
splendid basso as Fernando, and when
a role comes in which he has ade-
quate opportunity, much is expected
of him. Simacopulo as Ruiz was good
in part where the best has little
chance for expression.
Conductor Bowls work last night
was admirable. Honolulu mas never
seen anything IKE the concerted or
chestral effects that he produces, and
his handling of the company is nigh
to perfection. In the great Miserere
scene, for instance, where the cnofus
and cast except Leonora are behind
the exterior prison scenery, the diff.
cult effects are produced with really
1 remarkable sureness, not a slip in
singers or orchestra being apparent
TO the audience. 1t is pity that the
I stirring anvil chorus was not better
recognized by applause. But the
opera goers are fast coming to appre-
+ ciate the conductors good work, and
+ some of these nights there will be a
round of applause for him and his
( able assistants.
A Small Request.
One point TO few members in the
audiences might be made. and that
is a request from the great majority
TO remain seated and quiet until the
opera is over. On Monday night and
again last night there was fussing
with coats and wraps, the banging OF
seats and hasty exits for several min.
utes before the final curtain. The
opera is over before eleven O'Clock
and there is no necessity for such
haste when it interferes with the en-.
joyment of the majoritS.
The cast last night:
Ieonora ................E e. Adaberto
lnez .................S. Charlebois
Manrlco ........... e. FolcO
Fernando ............,..G C. MARITIME
Count de Luna .......... F.. Nicoletti
Azucena ..............Bl Blanche Fox
Ruiz ............S SimacopulO
Soldiers. Citizens, etc.
Arturo Bowl, Conductor.
Lucia lOHI9nls
Tonight one Of the best-known, the
most popular of operas. will be given,
Lucia de Lammermoor" affording
the greatest vehicle so far seen for
solo work. Nine Regina VIcarIno in
the title role has a wonderful part,
the mad scene aria rightly being re-
garded as one of the supreme tests of
coloratura sopranos. Furthermore
the great Lucia sextet is beyond doubt
the most generally-liked operate Sc
lection in the history of music as pre-
scented to America.
For Aida" on Saturday evening a
slight change in time is announced by
Advance Manager Baker, the curtain
rising at 8 o'clock instead of S:15.
Aida" will be given an unusually
elaborate production.