Evening Star Newspaper, April 18, 1929, Page 5

BRIELIANGY MARKS OPENING OF OPERA Mrs. Hoover Heads Llst of Notables Viewing Pres- entation of “Manon.” The dainty beauty of the French opera, Massenet's “Manon,” ushered in the Spring season of the Metropolitan Grand Opera Co. of New York in ‘Washington last night at Poli's Theater. The house was literally “packed to capacity” and it was a particularly daz- 2ling audience from point of view of the many famous folk present and the unusually gala attire worn by many. Jewels and colorful gowns and evening wraps were noticeable throughout the house, particularly in the boxes and orchestra section. Mrs. Herbert Hoover, accompanied by & party including the Attorney General and Mrs. Mitchell, lent distinction to the opening performance both by her presence and her marked enthusiam wver the production. At the end of the mcond act, Miss Bori, the fascinating anon, gracefully handed a huge bou- quet of lilies over the footlights to Mrs, Hoover, who stepped to the front of the box to receive the flowers. On the other side of the house, Vice President Curtis, with a box party including Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gann, also showed keen interest in the opera. Nicholas Longworth, Speaker of the House, and Mrs. Longworth were among the dis- tinguished folk seen in the lobby dur- ing intermissions. Hoover to Attend Tonight. President Hoover has announced he will attend the perfomunce of “Caval leria Rusticana” and “I Pagliaccl” night, with Mrs. Hoover and their guests, R It would seem difficult to imagine a more. completely satisfying portrayer of the character of Massenet’s heroine, Manon, than the beautiful and viva- clous Spanish soprano, Lucrezia Borl. She has perfect control of every vocal tone and also is adept in the dramatic action of her role. She brings out most skillfully the individuality of the little French country girl, who, blessed with beauty, is dazzled like a fragile butter- fly by the tinsel of wealth and fashion when she has her first taste of sophisti- cated life. Like the fragile butterfly, she is crushed, not so much from her uwn, weaknesses as from an ignorance of others and their motives and from a pathetic susceptibility to flattery. ‘Throughout the evening Miss Bori's singing was beautiful and she reached & moment of real poignancy in the pathos of the little song, “Adieu, Notre Petite Table!” at the end of the second act. To one listener, at least, Borl rose to greater heights in this little song than in the dramatic flare of the hys- terical siren song she sang with artistry in the scene where she wins her lover a second time, r he has attempted to renounce her and become a priest. Her French was always impeccable. Benlamino Gigli as Des Grieux, the | Jover, sang his first duet with Bori bel,utflully ‘The letter duet was not | quite so effective and his singing of | “Le Reve,” probably the most popular | single number of the opera, was not | particularly distinctive, although it won tremendous applause. Vocally, Gigl seems to sing better every time he is | heard; dramatically, he did not seem quite up to Bori's Manon last night. De Luca Proves Capable. Giuseppe De Luca was excellent as Lescaut, the cousin, and, Leon Rothier as Count Des Grieux with Angelo Bada as Guillot were equally admirable in both vocal interpretation and histronics. Alda Doninelli, one of Guatemala's favorite singers, was a charming Pous- sette and sang with Minnie Egener as Javotte and Dorothea Flexer as Rosette, in the trios, with clean-cut intonation and buoyancy in the coloring of their | phrases. George Cehanovsky was ade- | quate in the role of De Bretigny and | Paolo Ananian made the most of his few minutes of dominance as the inn- keeper. The orchestra was directed by Louis Hasselmans. The reading of the well | balanced score of Massenet was given | ‘with smoothness and generally fine or- chestral color. There were times, how- ever, in the softer passages, particularly of Bori's singing, when the orchestra ‘was too loud for the singers and coun- teracted rather than supported their admirable _performances. Perhaps un: Dress COATS 20% - 33%% OFF All Sales Final No Charges | Mascagni's THE EVENING MRS HOOVER HEADS SOCIETY AT OPERA SEASON OPENING Distinguished Audience Witnesses Superb Presentation of “Manon,” With First Lady Becomingly Gowned. Mrs. Hoover attended the opening performance last evening of fin short season of Metropolitan ‘when a large and distinguished audience wit- nessed a superb presentation of Mas- senet’s “Manon.” = Mrs. Hoover wore a becoming gown of deep rose-color chif- fon made with drapery on each side from the shoulders and a wide cape ef- fect In the back of rose and gold bro- cade. Her cloak was of sable. She was accompanied by the Attorney General and Mrs. Mitchell, her uncle, Mr, Henry, and her sister, Vice President Curtls with his m er-in-law ard sister, Mr, and Mrs. Everett Gnnn, were guests of the Aln- bassador of Cuba and Senora de Fer. rara. Mrs. Gann was in silver net em- broidered in crystals and emeralds, the bodice cut square at the top, and her cloak was of silver brocade. Senora de Ferrara had a gown of silver and crystals and carried a large ostrich feather fan in deep rose-color shading to a paler pink. Secretary and Mrs. Davis Attend. ‘The Secretary of Labor and Mrs, James J. Davis were in the audience, while others representative of society in the National Capital were the Ambas- sador of Brazil, Senor 8. Gurgel do Ameral; the Ambassador of Spain and Senora de Padilla, the Ambassador of Germany and Frau von Prittwitz und Gaffon, the Minister of Portugal and Viscountess d'Alte, the Minister of Uruguay and Mme. Varela, the Min- ister of Hungary, Count Szechenyi, who occupled a box and was accompanied by three of his daughters; Senora de Alfaro, wife of the Minister of Panama; the Minister of Greece and Mme. Simopoulos, the Minister of Austria and Mme. Prochnik, the Minister of Eypt and Mme. Samy and the Minister of Rumania, M. Cretziano, and his daugh- er, Mile. Jeanne Cret 0. The Chief Justice and Mrs. Taft were | | in & box in the “horse shoe,” and others of the Supreme Court circle included Mr. Justice and Mrs. Edward Terry Sanford, Mr. Justice and Mrs. Harlan | Fiske Stone and Mr. Justice James C. | McReynolds. The Speaker of the House, Nicholas familiarity with the acoustics of the ‘Washington theater had something to ‘ do_with this. ‘The settings and costumes were charming. The most brilllant scene in the Cours-de-la-Reine was, as it often | is, omitted. This also omitted the gavotte scene that gives the ballet op- portunity. Ponselle to Appear Tonight. Rosa Ponselle, the dominant young American prima donna of the Metro- politan, make her first appearance in this "seuon' tonight as Santuzza, h'l “Cavalleria_ Rusticana.” Marion Telva will sing Lola; Armand | Tokatyan will appear in one of his most | famous roles, that of Turiddu; Law- rence Tibbett, the young American | from California, Mr. Hoover's State,, will sing Alfio, and Philine Falco ‘fl” f sing Lucia. Edward Johnson, Canadian (enor | will have his debut in this les of | opera as Canlo, in “I Pagliaccl.” Oth- | | ers in the cast of Leoncavallo’s popu- lar work will include: Editha P'leil:her i as Nedda, Giuseppe Danise as Tonio, Angelo Bada as Beppe and George Ce- | | hanvosky as Silvio. Vincenzo Bellezza will conduct both operas, which wm be sung in Italian. See Our New Fox Scarfs At Reduced Prices Chokers made of sour own material at || 5, Just as good as ne WO CLAFLIN | Optician—Optometrist 922 14th St. N.W. FURRIER | 1008 Eye Stree Eye Sireet | ENJOY OIL HEAT Oilomatic — the modern ou burner, has proved beyond doubt that it is the most m:my and quietest of ofl burners. There is one installed near you. Ask your neighbor. OmomstiC OIL BURNER “Oil Heating At Its Best” Phone Potomac 2048 or write for list of $00 Washington instelistions— it will be MAILED to you! Instoied Reconditoned Domestic Servicg Corporation 1706 Connecticut Avenue Ezclusive Agents for OW-O-Matic William H. 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