The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-11-28
FARRAR CAPTIVATES
AUDIENCE BY SPIRIT
OF CONCERT NUMBERS

Enchanting Farrar-the acme of
personal loneliness and queen of the
american singing world, capivated
her thousands OF admirers at the
Coliseum Monday night
Like some deity or fairyland crea,
ture Geraldine Farrar, dazzling, scin-
tillating, irresistible, descended to the
Coliseum stage with the brilliance and
beauty of meteor. Like one she has
vanished. But in the time it takes to
sing three short song groups Farrar
completely conquered and captivated
the capacity house with her fascfnat-
ing personality. her amazing histrion-
ism. and artistic singing-the three
gifts which combined have made her
Americas greatest gift to music"
Though not in the best of voice the
singer gave herself entirely to her aud
fence ignoring her handicaps and con-
cealing them with her art. There was
the fiery and indomitable spirit Of
opera days, and the simpatica and
little coquetries which constitute the
visible elements of her magnetic per-
sonality. Resplendent with Jewels.
her dark-haired beauty was enhanced
by a clinging yellow gown glittering
with crystal sequins and trailing two
filmy trains Of yellow and orange. A
fan which she flirted continuously
completed her costume.
Graceful Stage Presence
That the diva has become accus-
toned to the concert stage was evil
dent in her performance here Never
once did she force her notes or dis
play any of the strained singing of
which critics accused her when first
she appeared in recital following her
long regime in opera where she sang
above the accompaniment Of immense
orchestras.
In each of her groups of numbers
the winsome mannerisms, unparallel
attractiveness and graceful stage pres
ence of the great American diva won
her audience completely.
The great soul of the singer fingered
caressingly with her softly moderated
notes, seeming to be released only
when the final echo had ceased to be
recognizable. Not until then did Miss
Farrar unbend the tension.
Sinps "carman" Number.
The climax of the evening came
when in response to an encore Farrar
appeared wrapped in a Spanish shawl
man. Again she became the reincarna-
ton of the wicked but fascinating Car
men, one of the roles which has made
her famous. With this vivid, alluring
number she left. In response to the
clamoring of the audience she appear
ed once more, this time in her fur
coat, and throwing kiss to the audi
ence, disappeared.
The assisting musicians were very
popular with the audience but their
ability was eclipsed by the former
prima donna. Joseph Maxim received
a geniue ovation to which he was
forced to encore. He displayed true
virtuoso talents. His handling of the
violincello was masterful and his tone
smooth and singing The plaintive "A
Song of India" Rimsky-Korsakoff, and
d. Peppers brilliant and difficult Hun
garian Rhapsodie."
Mr.. Weldon, the basso-cantante, pos
sessed a powerful voice, full-toned and
true to pitch. He was most pleasing
in the rendition of group of French
songs which he followed with an anus
ing encore, Love is a trouble, love is
bubble, love is a sigh"
Claude Gotthelf, the pianist, modest
and dignified of bearing, covered him
self with honors, with his accompani-
ment He probably had the most diff
cult task in playing for the three art
lists. His Accomplishments for Miss
Farrar were particularly artistic and
accurate.