Word: aria
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...Aria, (Don Giovanni), Mozart...
...Aria, (La Reine de Laba), Gounod...
...fact that the works of the older masters are not given with the same fire or care as the modern ones. It is a natural consequence of the present lack of competition in orchestra concerts in Boston. Max Heicrich, the soloist, sang with rare taste, especially in the Mozart Aria, where the roughness of the orchestra was a serious obstacle to a fine rendering of the cadences. His voice is pleasing and remarkably even, without any great power. The Dvorak Symphony offers a large field for criticism. Still we do not see the obscurity so much complained of, the themes...
...Aria (Figaro) Mozart...
SOLOIST, MISS HENRIETTA BEEBE.Every number was thoroughly enjoyable, but the singing of Miss Beebe was especially noteworthy. The aria from "Figaro" was well fitted to display the flexible and mellow qualities of the singer's voice, and was rendered with a richness of expression that held the attention of every listener. The orchestral accompaniment was, in one or two passages, a little too heavy for the voice, but this fault was barely noticeable. The rendering of the two songs to Mr. Henschel's accompaniment was exquisite, and the audience responded with enthusiasm, calling Miss Beebe out four times - a thing...