Word: duet
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...work of the chorus was exceptionally good. All the numbers were given with snap and smoothness and at no time did the opera drag. The large audience applauded especially the solo by Mr. Neal and the chorus, "With Catlike Tread," and the duet of Miss Campbell and Mr. Waterhouse, "All is Prepared...
Branglebrink is a good piece of construction. With the exception of the tramp disguise, which is reminiscent of Erminie, its originality is praiseworthy. The openings and finales of the acts, the most important feature in the construction of a comic opera, are especially good. The duet ending of act second, which relieves the dragging in of the chorus in the other two acts, is effective. The libretto throughout is decidedly clever. Especially funny are the tramp song, "Jimmy Jinks," and the "Typical Topical Song." If the text is good, the music is fully worthy of it. As usual...
Selected.6. Vocal Duet, Mr. Waterhouse and Miss Campbell...
...deal of conscientious and faithful work. Of the other characters, E. G. Knoblauch '96, as Angelique, G. C. Ward '98, as Beline, and F. H. Kinnicutt '97, as Diafoirus fils, did particularly well. Knoblauch made a very pretty and sprightly Angelique. His acting was easy and natural, and his duet with Stone in the second act, written by J. A. Carpenter '97, received and enthusiastic encore...
...week or two. R. Soutter Med. and V. Munro '96, will probably do most of the coaching. Music is being written by A. Hyde '96, J. A. Carpenter '97, C. L. Smith '97, and J. P. Hayden '97. D. H. Morris '96, is also composing the music for his duet with Angelique in the play...