Word: mme
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...second of the series of Symphony Concerts, given in Sanders Theatre was attended by a rather large and enthusiastic audience. The large number of people present and the great enthusiasm were both due in great part doubtless to the presence of the famous soloist Mme. Nordica, though the orchestra, always appreciated, did not fail to receive its share of the applause. All the selections of the evening were given with the precision and accuracy which have always characterized the work of the Boston Symphony orchestra. The interest was kept up successfully till the last number, which seemed hardly...
...second number, an "Aria" by Gounod, "La Reine de Saba," was effectively rendered by Mme. Nordica. The piece is quiet throughout, with little chance for dramatic display. The soloist had an admirable conception of the selection and though she did not show herself to such advantage in it as in the more dramatic and stirring song "The Erl King," yet her rendering was appreciated, for she had to appear three times before the audience ceased their applause...
...programme of the second Symphony Concert held tonight in Sanders' Theatre Theatre commencing at 7.45 is below. The soloist will be Mme. Nordica. Programme: Overture, "Hebrides," Mendelssohn; Aria, "La Reine de Saba," Gounod; Suite, op. 55, Tschaikowsky; Song, "The Erl King," Schubert; Overture, "Euryanthe," Weber...
...student of French history and literature will enjoy a profusely illustrated article by Amelia Gere Mason on "Salons of the Empire and Restoration." The salons of Madame de Montesson, Mme. de Remusat, Mme. Recamier, and other brilliant women of that age are vividly described and penpictures are drawn of the wits and geniuses who frequented them. The causes that led to the decline of the salon are indicated-chief among which was the rise in power of the press, for when the press assumed the sovereignty, the salon was dethroned...
...second concert of the Kneisel Quartette, assisted by Mme. Helen Hopekirk, will be given Tuesday evening in Brattle Hall...