Columbia Record Catalog (1921)

Mi foafafel COLUMBIA RECORDS | 30475 12 1.00 30661 12 3.00 49598 12 1.50 A2846 10 1.00 A6146 12 1.50 A6158 12 1.25 A1144 10.85 MIGNON. Opera in three acts; text by Barbier and Carré based upon Goethe’s “Wilhelm Meister’?; music by Ambroise Thomas. First produced in Paris, 1866. Thomas produced several operas with only moderate success. It was ‘‘Mignon” that put him in the first place among recent composers of French comedy-opera. Before the stage action of Mignon starts, it is known that many years before Mignon has been stolen by the gypsies from her father who has spent his life in wandering over the world as the harper Lothario, searching for his daughter. The first act is in the courtyard of the German inn, where Filina, with a.group of actors, is on the way to the Prince’s castle. Across their path strolls a band of gypsies with Mignon among them. She is ordered to dance for-the entertainment of the guests, and, on refusing through weariness, is threatened by the leader of’ the band. Lothario is among the guests, and tries to protect Mignon. A wandering student, Wilhelm, is present and rescues both Mignon and Lothario, engaging "Mignon as his page to protect her from further cruelty. Filina, the actress, persuades Wilhelm to join the troup and go to the castie. A flirtation follows which arouses the jealousy of Mignon, who has fallen in love with Wilhelm. As she is on the way to drown herself in the lake, she hears Lothario’s harp. Complications follow. Mignon puts herself under the protection of Lothario and in a moment of anger expresses a wish that the castle would burn down. Lothario, believing this will make Mignon happy, sets fire to the castle at a time when Mignon herself, unknown to him, is there. Wilhelm saves the life of the girl and becoming aware of her attachment for him, leaves Filina. The third act, in the palace of Lothario clears up all mysteries; including the recognition of Mignon by her father. Act I—Courtyard of an Inn. Connais tu le pays? (Know’st thou the land?) In French. Bettina Freeman Act Ii—Boudoir in Tieffenbach Castle. Polonaise. Io son Titania (I am Titania.) Lillian Nordica Polonaise Io son Titania. (I am Titania.) (Thomas.) Maria Barrientos Rondo Gavotte and La Boheme—Musetta Waltz. Margaret Romaine Mikado Medley. Overture. Philharmonic Orchestra of New York Mlle. Modiste Medley. Overture. Philharmonic Orchestra of New York “Mikado, The.’”? Vocal Gems. Introducing (1) ‘Behold the Lord High Executioner.” (2) “Three Little Maids from School.” (38) “Tit Willow.” (4) “The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring.’ (5) ‘For He’s Going to Marry Yum-Yum.” (6) “With Joyous Shouts.” (Gilbert and Sullivan.) Columbia Light Opera Company “Florodora.”’ Vocal Gems. Introducing (1) “Flora,” Opening chorus, Act I. (2) “The Shade of the Palm.” (3) “Tell Me Pretty Maiden.”’ (4) “I Want To Be a Military Man.” (5) ‘‘The Silver Star of Love.’ (Stuart.) Columbia Light Opera Company MILLER, REED, tenor, As one of the best tenors of the concert platform, Reed Miller has occupied an enviable position among American singers for several years, and the admiration everywhere felt for his splendid work increases season by season. Mr. Miller is not alone a singer with a tenor voice of magnificent calibre and quality, he is also an interpretive artist with every resource at his instant command. Minstrel Boy and Come Back to Erin. Charles Harrison This catalog is only a partial list of Columbia Records —ask for the latest monthly supplement. 245