Show PROF OPERA pocahontas to be given in tho grand opera house during the last spring and summer prof kagel has been engaged in the composition of a one act grand opera which is now being rehearsed for presentation sen tation at the grand opera house oct those who have enjoyed the privilege of bearing selections from the opera say the music may bo compared with sullivans mikado or de kovens robin hood this ie baying a bood deal for composer as prof not 30 year old and this is hie first work the story is alio romantic incident in early american history of pocahontas saving the life of captain john smith mrs nagel has written alie entire libretto for the music and has told in cereo the well known story the first scene presents the capture of captain smith which part is most ably interpreted by mr joseph wallace mr henry ware takes the part of powhatan Pow batan and mr sullivan pau puk aremia in the second scene Is shown the camp of powhatan at early morn Orr aniesa is singing a lullaby to her babe the indiana appear with their captive and the entire camp is aroused to witness alie execution Poca liontas appears in time to prevent the blow which would end capt smiths career Orr anissa is sung by mrs will anderson and hondaa by mrs negel A duet between captain smith and Pocahontas followed by a trio with is particularly fine gumbir also quartet a quintette a male trio and chorus are wonderfully taking A chorus of fifty voices support the five soloists one of the most eminent musicians of america has written mr kagel in regard to some of the selections bent for his criticism if you aro the author of this music I 1 can safely eay you are one of americas coming composers |