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...glimpse into the future, showing how the male of 1940 handles his six wives. Others on the bill were Sealo, a remarkable sea lion; Boyle and Bennett in songs and dances; Yvette Rugel, whose voice is far above the average heard on the vaudeville stage; Holmes and La Vere in a clever skit...
...been singing pieces well-known to the musical world, such as "Carmen" "Riggelatto", "Faust", and "Aida". In these they have done admirably, giving to each classic a treatment worthy of singers of the highest rank. Besides the works, with which American audiences are better acquainted, they have put on "La Boheme", one of Puccini's greatest masterpieces, sung far too seldom on this side of the water, and more recently "La Forza del Destino" by Verdi, an unusual product, which has only been sung twice in Boston. The latter in particular shows that the company is not content to tread...
...La Forza del Destino: unfortunately is clumsily put together. The plot is dull, the music to a great extent uninteresting. The revival was entirely justified, however, by two exceeding impressive pieces of composition. The overture, which preceded the prologue, was a gloriously romantic combination of contrasting motifs, which in itself told the story of the opera, more interesting than the piece itself. The second act, a scene in a monastery, was both musically and dramatically effective. The composition here was in Verdi's more religious vein, and this, through the medium of a well trained chorus was presented most satisfactorily...
...final acts of very tiresome music and action. The singing of Miss Saroya, who played the leading part, was inspired, in spite of the fact that heavy demands were made upon her voice; her acting was ever convincing. Her performance in this piece, and as Mimi in "La Boheme" mark her as a young singer of great promise. Her voice is unusually pleasant, her acting effective, and what is more, she is gifted with a great personal charm, rare in operation circles...
...other concerts will be given this year on the following dates. December 8, January 12, February 9, March 9, March 23, April 6 and April 21. 1. Symphony No. 3 in F major. Opus 90. Hrahma Allegro con brio. Andante. Poco Allegretto Allegro. 2. Incidental music to "Roesmnnde" 3. "La Procession", Franck 4. "Aria", "Let the Bright Seraphim" from "Samson", Handel 5. Tone Poem, "Don Juan" (after Nicolaus Lerahu), Straues