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Show CARLETOX'S COMPLETE SUCCESS. A Strong: Company-and a Fine Performance Per-formance of a Pretty Little Opera. Carleton's opening night was not at all under auspicious fates, but notwithstanding notwithstand-ing the counter attraction of Emma Nevada Ne-vada and the very unfavorable condition of the weather, the Walker Opera House auditorium was nearly filled last evening to -witness his company's opening in "Nanon," and those who had brave! the storm and the others who had resisted the inducements of the concert, felt a I thrill of satisfaction when the rise of the curtain revealed such a scene of picturesque pictures-que splendor as is not often seen on our local stage. And from the spirited chorus which opens Genee's charming airy creation throughout the three acts , which follow, there was a beauty and a j fascination which no opera lover could ' resist. Of "Nanon" one scarcely knows what to say on hearing it the first time : but one may readily imagine Carleton's fondness for the piece after witnessing the part he plays. As the gay Marquis D'Aubigne, he has a character that is Carleton all over, and his first appear- ance was the signal for such a welcome last night as Salt Lakers never extend but to a well-established favorite. His voice well, it echoes the same rich, rounded tones as it has of yore applauded ap-plauded by men and admired by women and its magnetic qualities have apparently appar-ently suffered no impairment. Miss Louise Lou-ise Paullin has a pleasant style and a pleasing light soprano voice, sweetness throughout, and in the dainty waltz song with Carleton, "Annie, in Rapture I Come to Thee," made a flattering impression; im-pression; and, really, the entire opera seems to swing upon this waltz. It is heard in every act, and the oftener it is heard, the greater is the desire to hear it again. It comes in solo, duo and trio, and yet it is the same prettv, catching air, never changing, never tiring, and it goes floating through the mind long after as a charming musical dream. The splendid baritone and the rich dash of comedy at once makes Drew a favorite, and in "Nanon" a glimpse of his possibilities as Ko-Ko. in "The Mikado" is readily shown. Miss Alice Vincent plays and sings Ninon with fine effect, and Miss Clara Wisdom makes a gallant and dashing drum major of the specially corps of pretty girl drummers introduced in the first act. The tenor and bass are fair voices ; the chorus is excellently drilled, combining pretty faces, figures, and good voices and Carleton's well-known attention to details is exhibited at every point. , 'Nanon" 'Na-non" has added one more to Carleton's successes in Salt I a':e. The opera will be repeated to-night, and to-morrow, night the celebrated " .Mikado" will be played. |
