THEATRICAL CRITICISM.
To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir,—ln the Daily Timet' lengthy notice of “The Grand Duchess,” not one word is bestowed upon the really efficient orchestra of the Princess Theatre. The whole success of the piece is due to the exertions of Mons. Fleury, and the able manner in which he was supported by his brother imxsicians. So much so, that when the voices of the actors sometimes failed them, Mons. Fleury himself took up the hxxrden, and by means of bqth his voice and violin carried the affair through with Mat. In your morning contemporary’s critique great praise is showered upon the scenery, and the author's excellent vocalisation and comedy, but not oxxe word said about almost the only persons to whom praise is due—the members of the orchestra. This is not fair ; and I think it but right for some one to speak in favor of the slighted Band.—l am, &c., Playfair.
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Evening Star, Volume VII, Issue 2026, 2 November 1869, Page 2
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157THEATRICAL CRITICISM. Evening Star, Volume VII, Issue 2026, 2 November 1869, Page 2
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