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Musical Courier 1903-02-25: Vol 46 Iss 1196, 1903
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1THE GRAU OPERA.
3MONDAY EVENING.
4"DIE MEISTERSINGER."
5(In German.)
6Eva…………………………………………..Madame Gadski
7Magdalene………………………………….Madame Schumann-Heink
8Walther von Stolzing………………………..Mr. Anthes
9Beckmesser…………………………………..David Bispham
10Pogner…………………………………………Mr. Blass
11Fritz Kothner………………………………..Mr. Muhlmann
12David…………………………………………..Mr. Reiss
13Kunz Vogelsang……………………………….Mr. Vanni
14Balthazar Zorn………………………………..Mr. Conde
15Augustin Moser……………………………….Mr. Maestri
16Ulrich Eisslinger……………………………..Mr. Bighinello
17Konrad Nachtigal……………………………..Mr. Dufriche
18Ein Nachtwächter……………………………..Mr. Rodeschi
19Hermann Ortel…………………………………Mr. Cernusco
20Hans Foltz…………………………………….Mr. Fanelli
21Hans Schwarz…………………………………..Mr. van Rooy
22Hans Sachs…………………………………….Mr. van Rooy
23Conductor: Alfred Hertz.
25WEDNESDAY EVENING.
26"FAUST."
27(In French.)
28Marguerite…………………………………….Madame Nordica
29Marta…………………………………………..Miss Bauermeister
30Siebel…………………………………………..Miss Carrie Bridewell
31Faust……………………………………………Mr. Alvarez
32Valentin………………………………………..Mr. Campanari
33Mephistopheles………………………………..Eduard de Reszké
34Wagner………………………………………..Mr. Dufriche
35Conductor: Mancinelli.
37THURSDAY EVENING.
38"DAS RHEINGOLD."
39(In German.)
40Fricka…………………………………………..Madame Reuss-Belce
41Freia……………………………………………Miss Marilly
42Erda…………………………………………….Madame Schumann-Heink
43Woglinde……………………………………….Mme. Fritz Scheff
44Wellgunde………………………………………Miss Carrie Bridewell
45Flosshilde………………………………………Madame Schumann-Heink
46Loge……………………………………………Mr. Anthes
47Wotan…………………………………………Mr. van Rooy
48Donner…………………………………………Mr. Muhlmann
49Froh……………………………………………Mr. Bars
50Alberich………………………………………..David Bispham
51Mime…………………………………………..Mr. Reiss
52Fasolt…………………………………………Mr. Blass
53Fafner…………………………………………Mr. Elmlad
54Conductor: Alfred Hertz.
56FRIDAY EVENING.
57"OTELLO."
58(In Italian.)
59Desdemona…………………………………….Madame Seygard
60Emilia…………………………………………..Miss Marilly
61Otello…………………………………………..Mr. Alvarez
62Iago……………………………………………..Mr. Scotti
63Cassio…………………………………………Mr. Bars
64Lodovico……………………………………….Mr. Journet
65Montano……………………………………….Mr. Dufriche
66Roderigo……………………………………….Mr. Vann
67Araldo…………………………………………Mr. Bégué
68Conductor: Mancinelli.
70SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
71"ERNANL"
72(In Italian.)
73Elvira…………………………………………..Madame Sembrich
74Giovanna……………………………………….Miss Bauermeister
75Ernani…………………………………………Mr. De Marchi
76Don Carlo………………………………………Mr. Scotti
77Don Ruy Gomez de Silva…………………….Edouard de Reszké
78Jago……………………………………………Mr. Bégué
79Don Riccardo………………………………….Mr. Vanni
80Conductor: Mancinelli.
82SATURDAY EVENING.
83"DIE WALKURE."
84(In German.)
85Sieglinde……………………………………….Madame Gadski
86Fricka…………………………………………..Madame Schumann-Heink
87Gerhilde……………………………………….Madame van Cauteren
88Ortlinde……………………………………….Miss Bauermeister
89Waltraute………………………………………Madame Schumann-Heink
90Schwertleite…………………………………..Mme. Louise Tomer
91Helmwige………………………………………Mme. Fritz Scheff
92Siegrune……………………………………….Miss Marilly
93Grimgerde…………………………………….Madame Seygard
94Rossweise……………………………………..Miss Carrie Bridewell
95Brünnhilde…………………………………….Madame Nordica
96Siegmund………………………………………Mr. Burgstaller
97Hunding……………………………………….Mr. Elmlad
98Wotan…………………………………………Mr. van Rooy
99Conductor: Alfred Hertz.
101The feature of the latest Wagner cycle was the extraordinary singing and acting of two women—Madame Schumann-Heink and Madame Reuss-Belce. How these two sterling German artists manage to keep up their enthusiasm in an atmosphere where indifference reigns is a matter of wonderment even among their colleagues. Mesdames Schumann-Heink and Reuss-Belce evidently early acquired the rehearsal habit, and they have not yet lost it. Madame Schumann-Heink was never in finer voice than she is just now. She has reached the zenith of her vocal and artistic powers. Madame Reuss-Belce has the advantage of singing only at special Wagner performances. This keeps her voice always fresh and her acting always spirited. It is a pleasure to see somebody cherishing art ideals at the Metropolitan Opera House.
103Scherhey Funeral Services.
105FUNERAL services over the remains of the late Max Julius Scherhey were held at the home of Mrs. Scherhey, 780 Park avenue, Tuesday evening, February 17. An impressive address was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Hebeler. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers and many other floral offerings sent by pupils and friends of the deceased singing teacher adorned the rooms of the apartment. Among the musicians, singers, friends and pupils present were Arthur Schuler, Mr. von Schaal, president of the German Press Club; Max Liebling, Alma Webster Powell, Dora Phillips, Dr. Otto Jacob, Mr. Fuchs, Leona Lampliner, Mrs. Ralph Pousey, Daisy Klinge, Mrs. A. Wolfer, Doris Riesemberger, Joella Holdsworth, Amy Zinn, Adolf Stiefel, Carl Schlegel, Mr. Holbrook, Paula Herzig, Mrs. T. W. Stern, Mrs. Baker, Mary Jordan Baker, Frieda Landsberg, Gertrude Albrecht, Charles Mundel, Max Dutzmann, William Xanten, Mrs. Koscherath and sons and Adelaide Zur Nieden.
107NEW ORLEANS.
109NEW ORLEANS, February 19, 1903.
111OW that the French Opera season is about to close, the air is full of rumors. Some have it that Manager Charlie is negotiating a deal with the Metropolitan management; others that he will take up the reins here again next season and complete his two years' contract. He is said to have lost heavily here this season, but I understand that this is the usual cry and that the stockholders have come forward with the usual deficiencies.
113L. P. E. Giffroy, the secretary of the French Opera, is on a visit to the East, it is said, to make dates for the company. It is also stated that they will visit San Francisco and other Western cities. A sample trial, so it is said, will be given St. Louis, and if it proves satisfactory they will be engaged for several months during the World's Fair in that city next year.
115Of course, to see the French Opera at its best one should see it in its own environments. No doubt, though, wherever they go they will open each act with the pounding upon the floor, but do not be frightened, for it is only to call the musicians to order. Here the intermissions seem interminable, but it is the French manner of enjoying the opera, the time being given over to visiting. This naturally mars the first parts of every act, as they seldom return from the foyer and the boxes on the second floor until after the curtain has been raised, but their enjoyment is so genuine that one soon learns to take it as a necessary evil.
117Just how the opera troupe would impress one without these accompaniments would be hard to conjecture. It needs the jargon of the French and these other peculiarities to make the ensemble complete.
119The gala nights are the ones on which to see the French Opera House in all its glory. One of these happened on the night of the 10th. "Cendrillon" was given with the usual cast, in honor of Admiral Rivet and officers of the French cruiser La Tage. These distinguished visitors occupied the proscenium boxes, and as the orchestra struck up the French national anthem the audience arose and gave them a hearty reception. This was followed by the American hymn, which was heard with the audience standing, and won a hearty applause, Admiral Rivet joining in the enthusiasm.
121During the intermissions the band from the Tage delighted the promenaders by playing bright selections in the foyer. Several times the encores had not been finished before the curtain was raised.
123The guests of honor paid a pretty compliment to the lady members of the cast by presenting to each a large bunch of roses tied with ribbon streamers in our national colors, on which was printed the name of the French cruiser Tage. Mlle. Dantes, Guinchan, Faure and the première danseuse, Mlle. Maria Villa, were the recipients. Unfortunately the one for Mlle. Mico was marked for Mlle. de Ramby, who usually takes the part of Madame de la Haltiere.
125At the beginning of the third act, where Cendrillon returns from the ball, the singing of Mlle. Dantes and M. Dons (Cendrillon and Pandolphe) was beautiful. The music of this operetta is charming and each hearing brings out new beauties to the listener.
127Another gala night was on the 13th, when the Société Française du 14 Juillet took possession. The président d'honneur was Monsieur F. Ambrogi, Consul de France.
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