The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-02-23
ANNA FITZIU SCORES
IN "MADAME BUTTERFLY"

An appealing "mnhAfn@ Butteffiy.
with a rich but sweet voice. was An
ma r1tsiu. orld.famed American
prima donna. al tho Metropolitan
theatre. with the san Carlo Grand
opora company. Tuesday night
Miss rrtziu was exquisite at times
In her spirited Interpretation OF tho
difficult role. and twice during the
evening the audience. which crowded
the Metropolitan 10 capacity. pleaded
In vain for rcpetitlona.
This demand came first when Miss
Fitxiu and Giuseppe Agostini closed
the first act with a thrillingiy beau
tifui rendering OF tho love duet. and
again In the second act. when she
sang tho always popular and appeal
ing 'one Fine Day with rare mr..
tintry and pathoa
To both OF these demands Miss
Fftriu responded with gracious
sniles-but not with tho eneores for
which tho audience had hoped.
signor Agoatini was a dashinr. ef-
foctivo Pinkcrton. tho American ma.
val officer who breaks Butterfly's
heart lilo has n rich and mastsrful
voice. with seemingly unlimited
range and power.
Miss r1tziu's voice IN captivating.
II has tho sweetness OF the twitfers
ing birds AZ dawn and the power 10
thrill with is sure volume and clear.
ness in the dramatic climaxcs OF the
opera In addition, nhe has a charm
Ing. winsome personality.
II was her Introductory appear.
ance before n Seattle audience. and
II may be naid TINT she won n lasting
place. Tuesday night. In the hearts
OF Seattle music lovers. Rhe will be
heard again at the Saturday matinee.
In the colorfui role OF That's.
Miss Fitxiu and SiKnor Agostini
had Rblo support.
Mario vaiie sang tho role Of
Sharplens. the American consul.
with dignity and effectiveness.
The rich tones OF his baritone and
Stella de Mctie'H contrlto formed
nm agreeable background for the
moro lifting and stirring tones OF
tho two principals Stella de Mrtte.
an Suzuki. Madame Butterfly's
servant. wna fully an pleasing as
when rho sang Carmen" with the
San Carlo company here last year
fietro Dc Biari. Natalie Ceryi.
Amedeo Baidi and Alice Homer all
came I'm for their Just share OF
honora.
The orrheatra. under the leader
ship Of Conductor Cactano Merola.
was fiawicsa.
superb lighting effects. with
moonlight, and sunshine coming and
going. enhanced tho beauty OF thr
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Marie Bruswrerhof. who ~ nm act.
I've member of the Chamber OF
Commerce and on the acquaintance
committee Of the Members Council
lunchsonr. Mrs. Lena Lake Forrest
IL 90 Be given the honor and die
sinction OF addressing the group OF
business men and women nj this
Friday luncheon ard che VIII tell
them something OF the phenomenal
growth and development Of tho Ma,
tiouai Association Of Business and
Profession women and It's recent at
tainments. Mrs. Forrest win have
a message that will be constructive
and all Of the business and profes.
sionai women In Seattle attending
this convention are urged TO take
advantage OF this opportunity 20
meet the leading Seattle business
tncn and show them that this conr.
tssy, which they have extended 20
our women. IL deeply appreciated.
Tickets for the luncheon may be
procured ai the Masonic club rooms
Friday noon as the women arrive
for lunch. There have been rs
places and plates reserved for the
women coming from the state con.
vention-
Tickets for the banquet 10 he
held on Friday night. February IS.
may be procured from Miss Helen
Mason. 20, Second ave. and from
Miss sabsau. tho Egyptian Kitchen.