Inasmuch as the voices of the Shanghai Opera Company particularly are suited, and without decrying their previous efforts, to the melody of the "Barber of Seville," Shanghai music-lovers may anticipate a treat at the Carlton Theatre on Saturday, at which time they will make their initial presentation of Rossini's masterpiece. The production again will be repeated on Tuesday night.
The management, supervised by Mrs. H. Crosnier, are taking pains to allow audiences to leave the theatre in ample time to arrive at home before the curfew, so it is advised that patrons should consult the advertising columns as to the starting hour.
V. Shushlin will take the part of Don Basilio while the matinee idol, Kudinoff is interpreting Figaro. Other principals include Mrs. K. Sitnikova and Mr. P. Markov. AN supporting parts will be filled by members of the company who have demonstrated their vocal worth on previous occasions.
Maestro Sloutsky's orchestra is "primed" for the "Barber," and the ballet should make a gratifying response to what-is demanded.
On Sunday night, the company are rope: their popular hit, previously done in the Canidrome Ballroom, the "Tales of Hoffman," with Markov in the leading role. The larger stage of the Carlton lends itself much better to Offenbach's score, than did the smaller óne formerly utilized in ihe French Concession.
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