The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-05-21
TREAT IS
IN STORE FOR
MUSIC LOVERS
Robin Hood, Comic Opera, to
Be Given at College, ExCites
Enthusiasm Among Caldwell
Music Enthusiasts

Robin Hood, the comic opera,
which is to be given at the College
of Idaho May 27-2S and which is be-
ing extensively advertised, is exciting
no little comment among local music
lovers. The opera is one OF the best
of comic operas and ranks unsteady
with the Gilbert & Sullivan operas.
The music of Robin Hood fits the
story perfectly, and abounds in tune
full and inspiring numbers. 1t needs
no technical description OF interpre-
tation. nor any explanatory words; its
appeal is direct and instantaneous.
There is Robins entrance song, gull
Of the JOY of life of the woods, and
Marian's fine solo in praise of the for
est beauties. The love duet for Rob
in and Marian is filled with refined
and beautiful melody. Then a rolick-
ing song for the pompous sheriff. and
a delightful trio where he endeavors
to coach Sir Guy in the art Of love
making. Allan a Dale, one of Rob
ms band of outlaws, sings two fine
songs, one being the imperishable
ooh Promise Me-" which was written
especially Tor Jessie Bartlett Davis,
who first made this part notable. Scar
let, another outlaw, sings a fine Arm
orer's Song. OF ensemble numbers,
mention can be made especially OF the
opening chorus, the two great finales
for the first and second acts. Then
there is the charming Milkmaids'
Chours, an English madrigal for quar-
tet, jolly sextette for male voices,
and hunting song for male chorus.
All these are just the right kind of
music for the situation, and are more
over so tuneful one forgets it is real
good music.
Splendid Orchestra.
These are but few of the many
fine numbers with which the opera
abounds. The overture is brilliant
arrangement of several of the tunes
in the opera and will be played by the
orchestra of sixteen pieces
The cast of principals includes:
Ezra Hinshaw as Robin Hood, lead
ing tenor; Pearl Hall, sopranox as
Lady Marian; these two are kwell
known and will handle their parts ad-
mirably, as we'll as sing the music
WE'LL Hinshaw's real lyric tenor voice
will sing out in fine style and though
the soprano role is rather difficult,
Miss Halls splendid voice will take
care of it with ease The role Of
Sheriff, baritone, is entrusted to
James Hawkes., who will sing it all
right Sir Guy, tenor, is light COM
edy character taken by Cecil Pollard
Then the Outlaws, Little John, in
the person of Russell Kenney; Scarlet
sung with the basso profundo of Har-
old Jester; jolly Friar Tuck repres-
ented by our enterprising and musical
Harold Hawkes., all these may not be
discounted as singers.
Miss Chalfant Stars.
Also of the Outlaw band is Allan a
Dale "a jealous minded boy imperson-
ated by Helen Chalfant, mezzo. She
will sing "Oh Promise Me" so that
!. hearers surely will, especially if eyes
: see as we'll as ears hear. Annabelle,
the village maiden who likes to flirt
will be sung by Catherine Sweetland
soprano, who will assist Miss Hall
at times in exploring the upper reg
> ions of song. Finally, lastly, but moi
least, is Anne Clemens, alto, as Dame
: burden. She may indeed not be hearc
in solos but we want you TO know tn,
Dame is very necessary to the opera
You must see her weep over her alb
r sent lost man.