The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-04-20

terest take place On the same day that
Of course, students very quickly |
learn to control their enthusiasm for
opera. because it takes but very few
operate attendances to leave great |
er depression in their incomes than |
they can afford. What surprises me |
much is the fact that altho there is
opera everyday while the season lasts |
it is always difficult to obtain tickets |
for any performance. Opera prices |
here range from one dollar in the high
est balcony to seven dollars down in
the orchestra, not including war tax.
But very often one is obliged to buy
the tickets from agents who charge
fifty cents extra, or more. Among the
"standees" who pay one dollar. the
majority are students. As for myself,
/ perfer to go less frequently but to
have good seat when ! do go. as
near the stage as possible, so that l
can observe every motion of the body
and every facial expression of the per-
former, in connection with the voice.
l have heard quite number of the
operate stars this season, including
Caruso, Galli-Curci Rosa Raisa, Mat
znnaucc, and several others. l happen
cd to be present at the performance
of Samson ct Delilah, with Caruso
and Matchmaker. at which CarusO met
with the first of the series of mishaps
which later caused his serious illness.
This happened in the closing scene
when Samson regains his strength and
pulls down the pillars of the Temple.
One of the pillars fell on Caruso
(Samson), but the audience thought it
was part of the performance. New
York was quite upset over his illness,
for he has a tremendous following
here. personally heard woman,
who associates herself with musicians.
say that the next time she sees Caruso.
she will fall on his neck and kiss him.
Yes. he is quite an idol here. For
while there seemed to be little hope OF
his recovery. but the latest reports are
that he is much improved now and Is
sailing for Italy in May To recuperate.
Next to Caruso. it seems that CALI
Curci is now the most popular singer.
I heard her two weeks ago at the
iIippodrome which was filled to ca
pacity. even the stage. When she APP
peared there was riot of applause
and bravas that lasted fully two min.
utes. At the end of the performance ]
saw an old woman grab hold of Call
Curci's hand as she passed her and
kiss it fervently, while the audience
was almost frantic. Altho Galli-Curci
thrills the audience, many of the best
musicians here do not like her sing
ing and the newspaper criticisms are
not always flattering You doubtless
know that she has signed a contract
with the Metropolitan for next season
and it is said she will receive the
same amount for each performance rs
Caruso.
! have met quite number of very
interesting people here. musicians and
non-musicians, and everyone is ex'
tremely nice to me. but ] make 1t
point not to accept many invitations.
Last week I attended Il box party n
the Manhattan for Payloya. Mr.. For
tune Gallo. Director of the San Carl"
Opera Company, came into our box.
was introduced to him and we had Il
pleasant little chat. During the con
versation he told me that he con
sidered Queena Maria. his leading So
piano, to be the most perfect singer on
the operate stage today. He said she
is true artist, most conscientious aud
accurate, and also a good actress. He
took lis bnck Of the scenes and cN-
planned to us the intricacies of scene
shifting. 1t was very interesting.
should like to tell You much more
about New York and about my cxprr.
fences here, but am obliged to postpone
it for some future time.
With much appreciation for your
kind encouragement and with the best
wishes to yourself, / remain.
Most sincerely yours.
MINN.A WEINBERG.