The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-13

One could hardly bellows that as
much applause az was given the San
Carlo Grand Opera company last
evening, when they sang Donizettfs
Lucia di Lammermoor," could pos
sibiy be produced by as few persons
NJ were in the house unless one Was
actually there and heard 1t. The
house fairly shook from the spon
taneous burst Of handclappfng that
followed the sextette and the number
was rendered again to receive almost
Al great appreciation as was shown
after It WIS sung the first time
Tho sad and beautifully meiodious
opera was sung to excellent effect last
evening. IT has seldom been gung 10
better In Richmond, in fact. and the
handful of people In the orchestra, the
half filled balcony and the almost va
cant gallery were generous In ap-
plause.
While the sextette was beyond doubt
the most beautiful and because 1t liz
20 well known, deservedly received the
greatest share Of appreciation, the
mad scene aria In the last act. sung by
Lucia with flute ohiigato. also de-
lighted the audience and repetition
wAs demanded. In this Madam Vac
Carl. who sang the title role. won
great triumph and after granting an
fore the curtain time after time, so
4loath was the audience to have her
leave the stage. The lead possesses a
beautiful coiorature soprano voice
aud uses 1t in masterful manner.
The other principals in the opera
- possess excellent voices and the
chorus effects were good. almost OBJ
iiterating the effect which their appear
ar1ce made. Signor Sinagara, who
IA re No a vx-n
full lyric tenor voice. and We'd with
Madam yaccari for the honors OF
tina evening Even in the highest notes
his voice possess es rare sweetness OF
tone and during the duet with Lucia.
the supurb blending of the voices was
dNlightful and brought unrestratned
applause.
The baritone role of Henry was
sung with excellent effect by Signor
AntoIa. while Signor Catu, who sung
the role OF Norman, also made favor
able impression.
One OF the things Of the masterful
rendition Of the opera which was most
pleasing was the orchestra Slgnor
Angelina, the conductor, Is an artist
and brings all OF his artistic ability
into play in directing the dozen
musicians who compose the orches-
ira. Apparently there was not a break
during the opera and much OF its
success ana the enjoyment which II
brought the music lovers who took
the opportunity to hear the sadly beau
tiful masterpieces OF Donizetti. was due
TO his ability.
The opera was thoroughly enjoyed
by the few Anglo Saxons who were IN
Guided In the small audience. but 1t
was q delight to the Italians, who, no
doubt, understood every word said
without the necessity OF referring 70
the translations which the manage-
ment SO thoughtfully provided. But
with or without the latter the opera
ID . pure delight
Al the matinee performance this
afternoon the company is to sing LA
TrAviata," and at the evening per-
Mrmance I'll Trovatore" will be rend-
erred. The engagement OF the San
Carlos company in Richmond IL
worthy OF note ana mueac lovers are
,ertain TO md completes enjoyment IN
sacs Of tho operas sung by them.
(sRayee seett Dltea.
Miss Qrayce Scott and her company
I II PLAYERS scored another success last
narht whea they entertained large
audience with = performance OF The
Fortune Hunter" comedy OF TOUR
y AGtA. NY WInGnQ14 oINttA
Miss Scott ~ Betty the daughter OF
The druggist inventor whose only fault
II that No has not the ability 20 make
money. had several opportunities 70
ehow her ability, both before and AFTER
her retuvenation. and fitted into her
part a though II had been built TOT
her.
lack Warner, who takes tho part q
the biz hearted fortune hunter. ma
I thanial Duncan. and William Thomp-
~. who 10 cIeverly portrayed the part
u sam Graham, the simple and iovaole
old druggist- who does not know wha'
= wicked world this ~
The play. which 10 sweet and clean
N every detail and limo, threatens
u BECOME serious several times, but
the author evidently did not intend
thax itphould be Of the emotional type
4 ana whsnAver things are approach
M the Zine. No relieves the tension
I Iifh rnatchea Of real wit and humor
which never fail to bring down tbs
nsvtitt Nswing. a. Tracy Tanner
I me livefmA1's son. furnished most
oe the comedy Of the piece and kept
4 ~ audience n uproara whenever hs
\ 700 Son.
TSAsn III II III the principals wers
wall supported and II II safe 10 say
& that the play will continue g Pc given
bsforS capacity audience ~ week.
- ~ ~ Lyrse. -
The Lyric bin \ crowded 70 IN
! -35II1I 80 arrsx az Keitt, vaudeville tina
a BEEN shown here ~ many weeks
ID Ss 70 no4 only net = MAAk number
ttxss * them would sna y