Recent advices received in Shanghai by Me, Strok, Oriental Manager for the marvellous Spanish dancer, La Argentina, indicate that th great artiste enjoyed a phenomenal Feception on the occasion of her first appearance in the Town Hall, jew York, on Friday, November.
The audience was one of the most extraordinary, for size and distinction, ever gathered in a New York concert hall. To quote the weriis of the "Musical Courier'
November 15:—"New York paid (Sew York) writing under date of homage to a new and brilliant visiting artist, La Argentina, on night at the Town tall, Judging from the ovation she received, even before she had wed A toe or clicked her mighty snets, La Argentina will be the vogue for sometime to come, and crowds will flock to her remaining recitals of Undewbtedly the seri Wwe extended to accommodate all those who are already planning to see her. One thing is certain—La Argentina enjoyed a real triumph fat the hands of the audience, which cheered, waved and applauded insistently, Ons has to see La argentina and to hear her use the wstanets before he can fully the spell of this combina-yee the above was written, La Argentina has given four additional Is in New York which makes 8 total of nine ree is, all within the wee of only a fortnight, a precedented in the musical history of New York, Mr. Strok must be congratulated on what must be one of his greatest efforts, the engagement of this celebrity attraction for the Far East. La Argentina will appear in Tol commencing on January 26, and in inghai, commencing on Saturday, February % for a season of four nights only. Booking for the Shanghai recitals will open Monday, January 7, at Boutrie' it is expected that all local records for concert attendances will appears here—to judge by the enthusiasm shown by local residents. who have already seen the great Spanish star in European capitals land others who still remain to be charmed by her euperd art.
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