Word: talents
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Widow" the imported musical comedy has ceased to be a novelty, no composer has been able to surpass Lehar's first success. The show now at the Tremont is distinguished by the same graceful adaptations of Hungarian folksongs, and is presented by a east rarely equalled for appearance and talent. As the story goes, Zorika, a nobleman's daughter betrothed to a man of her own class, has sudden hankering toward a return to nature, so that she agrees to elope with Joszi, a Gypsy violinist. She is, however, prevailed upon by her old nurse to drink certain magic waters...
Last night revealed to a large audience at the Colonial Theatre a newly imported musical entertainment. The operetta which Messrs. Werba and Luescher produced, with much expenditure for scenery and costumes, and all too little for talent, is one of those highly seasoned delicacies of Viennese manufacture which have been twisted and pulled by the managers in New York to suit what is believed to be the tast of the king of the "Gay White Way," i.e. the man who buys the tickets. Whether it will suit or not is a question which the future will decide...
...William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Phillips. When the war came he volunteered his life and sword for the cause he loved, serving with distinction as colonel of a negro regiment. In his political and private life he was an invigorating, beneficent and wholesome force, a fine example of splendid talent, guided by a noble devotion to the right...
...there not be too much cavilling. The number has originality and talent, and it is the duty of the editors to bring these qualities to their highest development...
...great competition for a song with original music and words is now open. Music without words, and words without music will be received. In such cases the committee will select the most exquisite contributions of each sort and either bring the composers and poets together, or supply the needed talent itself, but incomplete offerings should be handed in as soon as possible in order that the necessary introduction may be made. It is hoped, however, that wherever possible the manuscripts will be complete...