Word: operettas
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Beautiful Unknown," the American adaptation by Edward Paulton of a spirited Viennese operetta, clearly succeeded in delighting its early audience at the Majestic. Yet to those who remember the notable music of "The Chocolate Soldier" the latest work from the pen of Oscar Straus--with additional numbers by Sigmund Romberg--is somewhat of a disappointment. Not that the music is dull and wholly uninteresting; on the contrary, much of it is quite agreeable. There are some alluring waltz measures, some elaborate ensembles, and a vigorous and stirring march. But the orchestral score is heavy and far from inspired...
...operetta on the whole is pleasantly tuneful; it is diverting to a limited extent; it is satisfying in the greater part of its acting; gorgeous in some of its settings and pleasing in its spirit. It suffers chiefly in comparison with Straus' splendid former works...
Members of the University Glee Club and Choral Society of Radcliffe will give the first American production of "The May Queen" by Gluck at Agassiz House, Friday evening and Saturday matinee and evening. This operetta will take the place of "Orpheus" which was originally scheduled but which will not take place until next fall...
Following is the program for the Pop Concert in Symphony Hall this evening: Operetta Night. 1.March, "Fruhlingsluft," Lincke 2. Overture, "La belle Helene," Offenbach 3. Waltz, "Puppenfee," Beyer 4. Selection, "Fidele Bauer," Fall 5. Waltz, "Acceleration," Strauss 6. (a) Dance Duet, Urack (b) Plotters' Trio, Urack 7. Introduction and Waltz, Urack 8. Overture, "The Bat," Strauss 9. Waltz, "Village Swallows," Josef Strauss 10. Overture, "Orpheus," Offenbach 11. Evening Song, Schumann 12. March, "Kaiser Wilhelm," Nagel
...Choral Society of Radcliffe College will present Vincent's two-act operetta. "The Egyptian Princess" in Agassiz House tonight and tomorrow afternoon and evening. The performance tonight will begin at 8 o'clock, and those tomorrow at 2.30 and 8 respectively. Tickets may be purchased of Miss Elsa W. Stone in the Blue Room of Agassiz House. The prices will be $1,75 cents, and 50 cents...