Evening Star Newspaper, February 6, 1923, Page 4

-Chicago JOpera Company Scores Unusual Triumph in “Aida”| “dncient Story Filled With Glories of Old i Egypt Given Performance Worthy of Original Inspiration. The audience af Poli's Theater 1 night had the experien: ful discovery—the d great and beautiful o nouncement that “Al first of the Chicaga sounded perfunctory and Lvery opera company ope son with “Aids 1t 2 ploit the compnay,” explains manager. But “Aida” has more display than facilities for sing competence. The covery of The " would be opera famil the s ser to such as only the sources in artistic most mood opulent could ¢ series performance of last night revealed It as a dramatic poem with appeal to the ear and the eve ast | Raisa, whose fine attainments proved of wonder- | 0 Prominent a factor in & memorable | night. In addition to her art as a | songstress, there is a subtle touch of er<onality that enhances the charm rything sh does. Amneris was cature of regal grace as well of human impulse in the care of Van Gordon. She sang with dramatic ease and with technical proficiency. Lozzari Fine as Ramfis. The basso, Ramfls, was sung by Lazzan, with a deep resonance that made him the rellable element of harmony that a basso should be Cesare Formichi was ill. A note in the program informed the auditor that his role of Amonasro would be taken by Giacomo Rimini. His per_ formance proved no exception to the rule. which suggested nothing but an- the | iar, ea- | ex- the to ing re o THE EVENING difterent from, those that dlstinguish- ed Alda. It has enjoyed extraordinary ! praise. i Washington Is growing so fast that in'a short time it may expect one or | two weeks of grand opers, instead of three days. I The title of the story in which the opera “Snow Maiden “Snequrotchka.” It is by is based, 18 Ostroveky. No more brilliant opera was heard in this theater, even when it was known as Albaugh’s Opera House, and Melba sang there. The orchestra leader was called to the footlights. The stage director M. Forest, did not receive this atten- tion, although he eminently deserved it. OFFICIAL AND SOCIAL LEADERS IN AUDIENCE ADD TO BRILLIANCE The cmescents of boxes either side of the stage contalned the best pos- sible representation of Washington society, official and otherwise; the Secretary of War and Mrs. Weeks oc- cupying a front box, while the Secre- | tary of State and Mrs. Hughes and other cabinet members occupled seats in the loge. The late arrival of box guests—a_well established Washing- ton custom—deprived the opening scene of much of its natural bril- laney, such as a New York audlence STAR, 'WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 1923, cupled a box, and had with them Col. and Mrs. Frederick Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shepard, Mrs. Robert F. Mackenzie, Commander C. C. Vickery. Mr. Donald O'Connor and Mr. Tilgh- man, Prominent Persons in Audience. Others in the audience were the Secretary of State and Mrs. Hughes and their younger daughter, Miss Elizabeth Fughes; the minister of Ecuador and Senora de Elizalde, the of tho Interior_and Mrs. 1l and their daughter, Mrs. C. C, Chase; Mrs. Herbert Hoover, wifé of the Secretary of Commerce; Mr. Justice and Mrs. George Sutherland, enator and Mrs. Irvine L. Lenroot, nator and Mrs. Joseph I _France, enator and Mrs. Joseph S. Freling- huysen. Reépresentative and Mrs. Ira C. Copley, the secretary of the Itallan embassy and Signora Geisser Celesia. Mr. and Mrs. Perry S. Heath, Mrs. Donald Tyler, Mr. and_ Mrs. William Eric Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. nk 8. Hight, Mr. ‘and Mrs. Victor Kauff- Admiral and Mrs. Cary T. Gray- son, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W Miss Prentice, Mr. and Mrs. Wa Mr. and Mrs. Fle Mr. and Mrs. Joseph mmissioner and Mrs. Cuno H. Rudolph, Mr. and Mrs. Judson C. Wel- liver, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest G. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Ryan. Mr. and | Mrs. Louis Titus, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- lam R. Castle, jr.; Mr. and Mrs.| Harold Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. | Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Droop, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Woodhull, | Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Townsend, Dr. National Theater last evening, would draw a large audlence. It was a gathering disposed to be kind. The applause was frequent and curtain calls more numerous. After the sec- ond act Mr. Belasco appeared with Misd Mackay ahd Mr. Atwlill and, at last, was compelled to speak. But, after clearing a husky volce, he meére- ly said “I thank you.” The auditor: evidently realizing his vocal handi accepted thelr disappointment checrful resignation, for they had wanted some remarks from Mr. Belasco, givirg his viewpoint of the production. The play needed an ex- planation. ' ¥rom the pen of the pl wright of “Duburan” and “The Grand Duke” it was assumed that it was meritorious, but exactly what fts lesson was,'If it had one, it was hard to decide. ~The story is simple enoygh. It details the infatuation of a ramantic girl for a matinee idol, her subsequent egotlstic, but mis- taken bellef that she had become a great actress through his coaching, his realizadion that she was a fallure, his overwhelming love for her as wom- an and his decision not to continue her in the part. He was forced to ohoose. between her love and his duty to the theatrical public. He cap. with decided against Jove and was left in despalr, r. Atwill, as a matter of courss dominated the play. His dramatic art may be taken for granted. He is sup- ported by a cast of unusual excellence. Elsle Mackay, as the winsome and ro mantic niece of Maillart, the soap man- ufacturer, ranged over almost an oc tave of emotions and interproted each intelligently and convineingly. Wheth- er as the stage-struck girl, the devoted young bride or the enthusiastic dra- matic student she was in turn the character itself. In the scene of the second act, when u play s belng put in rehearsal, she created many a laugh by her impetuous rush to kiss and em- brace her husband every time he com- mended her efforts. This rehearsal scene, by the way., was one of the brightest spots of the play. The mys- teries of "behind the scenes” have al- ways had a pecullar fascination for the public, and the in which they are discloged in this play is certain to be a powerful factor in its success. The characters represented were those that would be found associated with a theatrical establishment—a dramatic author, temperamental leading woman, business manager, stage actresses of minor parts, dian’s dresser and valet. High praise Account of the Funeral of should be given the impersonator of a yeteran actor, highly -egotistical, soaked in tradition and overflowing with bellef In his'own ability. His act- ing was one of the most enjoyable features of the performance. The pom- posity, which the broken-down veteran thought was dignity, Whmwfiwanthfie&rafiiend. Many a man who s now successful given up the struggle in some great crisis had it not been for the help of a friend who tided him over. boat across and Lo! “Help thy brother" shall reach the shore.” ably gomical ‘nterpretation. The play is rather too long. It too! three hours to present {t. Talk about the theater and its miseion in the first act could be cut with advantage. The behind-the-scenes _situation tended drag. a would have thine own enjoys in the opera season. How- ever, no other e¢f in America can produce an wudience of notables as heard the first presentation of the Chicago Opera Company last night. The Secretary of War and Mrs. Weeks Had as their guests the as- sistant secretary of war and Mrs. J. Hayhew Walnwright and Col. and Mrs, Jonathan M. Wainwright. - praise for every individual, from {chorister to director, who had con- tributed to so satisfying an event. The production is not a work of music alone. It is a revelation of splendors which entrance the eye a well as the ear. Not only Is the voice to be attended, but there is action, almost Incessant, rhythmic and in- terpretive, to illuminate the utter- ar The orchestra has a part in this opera which announces a reali- sation, on Verdi's part that opera i must mot only rely aldne on vocal melody. 1t needs a’'secure and liberal presentation, such us one, to make plain meaning of the or- Ikine Entertains. Il fone transeript of a summer 3. Elkins er ight with its myriad shriiling voices. | ir 1 jor of the sealing of the tomb in which | his loves are buried. with every blow {of the hammer taken up by the in- first as a atii strumentation and made to pulse like Atla found existence, the j & muMed heart throb. sues \r:-'u‘\‘u:‘t:.‘r ‘l'ln .”l‘\‘tm"hj‘ L | Ballet Proves Effective. Verdi, who bestowed upon The ballet fnterprets the musie, gro- stint ' the opulence of h tesque when it portrays the pigmies Fenius: | MneLlihteltor 1609 of Ftheopla: sublime when it Ghisto i Sric Avhich formes the rites of doom above but obe. the | sepulehre of the two ill-fated lovers. the [, The scenery and costumes were heautiful brilliantly heautiful. The highest moments success of the production lay in the charactert | poetic interpretation which prevented tionate. Hit from <ecming only a perpetual Deeper Meaning Often Lost DRy The theme is as old as Homer claim of the warrior upon matden. and Mrs. Tom Willlams, Mr. and Mrs. | Lawrence Townsend, Mr. and Mrs, | Herndon Morsell, Mrs, Frederick Dent i rant, Mrs. George H. Ehle, Mrs. Jo- | seph ' H. Hampson, Miss Frances Hampson, Mrs. Francis S. Carolyn Nash, Mrs. Henry Miss “Patten,” Mr. Willlam C. 3 i Bride, Miss Jessio MacBride, Miss | Laura Harlan, Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Brooke, Mrs. Alice Plke Barney, Mra.\ David du Bose Gaillard, Mrs | aillard Stoney of a. Mrs. | Robert Hinckles, Mrs. Kenna Flkins, Mre. James Huntington Turner, Miss | Turner and Mr. George AMUSEMENTS; NATIONAL—*"The Comedian.” Anything that David Belasco puts on the stage is bound to command respectful attention. In fact, it is deemed an event In the dramatic world. When Is added to his spon- sorship the fact that he fs present personally to direct the action of the players, in tihe interest in the presen- tation of the play becomes deep deec. That Mr. Belasco is the Amer- fean master of stagecraft indis- putable. Tt was, therefore, to be taken for granted that the first per- formance of “The Comedian.” “a com. | edy of temperaments by Sac adapted by David Be ¥incingly express. 1t a perfa original inspir Mr. Samuel Hart General Manager and Sec- retary of this Corporation + worthy a world event; the opening of the Suez canal. Bach auditor felt that he -was himself for the moment a khedive, for whose delectation the ancient splendors of Egypt had been revived First a Dramatie has been Its artistry of the Poem. ttempted many as always been fncomplete until now. excepting 1y sion which American au- had opportunity to | al | presentations i Milan, were ndent den, ons. Rine: s prosent have been reflcetions: until this time of our ailed upon the world 1o ex- best that contains, Senator and Mrs, Lawrence Phipps had with them Senator Rich. ard P. Ernst, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Davidge and Mrs, Louis Henry, en- he company at dinner opera | e not tertai took In the com- Grouitch, wife of the for ister of the Serbs, Croats and Klovenes, a house glest: Mr. and_ Mra. nes, - Mrs George Almy Canon De Vries. Mre, C Our Store Will Be Closed All Day Wednesday, February 7th. his to bu work ck out HOULD 4 § and per u plan? Most men who succeed plan ahead a greater or less number of years—Edwin A. Kirkpatrick, Ph. D., State’ Normal School, Fitchburg, Mass. t without | melodic valker had in her box Mr. and Mre. Newbold Noyes and Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald Cassels. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Wallace, jr.. were hosts at dinner and took their guests later to their box, having as thelr ueats ' the undersecretary of the reasury, Mr. 5. Purker Gilbert, jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Allen W. Duiles and Mr_and Mrs. Cottman of Baltimore, With Mre. Richard H. Townsend in jher be were miuisier of Den- Bru Mme. Hague, . Charles T, McCawle. Mrs. Woodbury Blair. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Meyer, jr., among their guests the embaseador of Belglum and Baroness de Cartier and the Ambassador of Italy, Prince Caetani. Entertains British Envoy. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick MeCormick Goodhart entertained 1n their box the ambassador of Great Britaln and ¥ Geddes, Madame Walienberg. of the minister of Sweden; the or _genoral and Mrs. James M. . Mrs. Henry C. Corbin, Mra. Till- of Chicago, Maj. John G. Queck- | rer. the air attache of the British | : Wing Commander Christie, and Mr. Leander McCormick Good- h: attache of the embassy and son of the host Capt. and Mrs. Hayne Ellis occupled | & box and had as their guests Mrs. | Thomas F. Walsh. Mrs. John Allan Dougherty, Miss Martha Elli Col. J.'W. Beacham anfl the naval attach of the French embassy, Capt. Rigal are boxholders, entertained the mili tary attache of the Italian emba: and Marquise di Bernezzo, Mr. and Mrs, George Oakley Totten, jr., and Miss May I Govin. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Thropp had with them as guests in their box Mfs. E. W. Cole, Judge and Mrs. Andrews, Mohun and Judge Samuel aham. Ir. and d C. Ringg. time, it is whose dramatic timed and whos, sincere and jro s of libretto are well ations There is no other really intelligent way. Leaving everything to chance is dangerous. Most successful careers are the result of steady, consistent, progressive effort along definitely laid down lines leading toward a definite goal.—Frederick G. Bonsor, Ph. D. Columbia University. Notes. 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