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Show H, THE MUSIC OF "MADAM BUTTERFLY." B' In tho the score of "Madam Butterfly," which B ' vill bo heard at tho Salt Lake theatre this after. B' noon and night, as in the music of "Tosca" and B- "La Boheme," Puccini demonstrates how musl- B cnl stylo may be made to conform to the vary- B ing moods and emotions represented in a play. B The correct interpretation of tho idea Into music, the sincere expression of the passing idea of the f" drama into tones, is the absorbing aim of every Puccini measure. Ho brushes aside all tho es- Bp- tablished traditions, whether of form, harmonic B relationship or melodic progression, that tho one Bf ideal may be devotedly and reverently followed. HrK The orchestra in "Madam Butterfly" Ilnds no Hf easy task befor it. Pages upon pages of the WmX- bcore, containing some of the mast beautiful Kflf passages of the opera, are allotted to the instru- BL,! ments alone. The score realizes tho breadth Bh and sweep of the emotional contents of the play HjiiB 1,1 n way to comPlete tne story Mm Henry Jackson as "Big Hearted Jim," at (he Grand. Bl The music abounds in beautiful duet pas Hp; sages, among them the scene between the naval HE Lieutenant Pinkerton, and the United States B Consul Sharploss, and the ravishing music sung BP by Butterfly and Pinkerton in tho first act. This HB closes with a powerful duet that ends with a HI thrilling high C. In tho second act comes the HI duets between Butterfly and Sharpless, and the HI dainty flower scene duet of Butterfly and her sad HI faced maid Suzuki during the scattering of HI flowers ravished from their garden. After this HI comes the tender strains of deep' passionate long- HI ing as the occupants of the cottage prepare for HI the all night vigil at the window. One of the HE numerous beautiful effects throughout the on- Hl tire opera is also at this point. It is the invisi- Hl ble chorus of ladies who accompanied Butterfly HI to her wedding. The contrasting motives of Pink- HI erton's love tor Butterfl and her affection for him HI 'are woven contrapuntally Into this music. |
