The Sun.
London, England, 1857-10-17 00:00:00

ITALIAN OPEBA,

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The opera of "La Traviata," announced in the I
bill:, for performance last evening, with the induce-
meet of Madße. Piccolomini as Violetta, had the
effect, of course, of ensuring a crowded house. But,
in addition, the cast of parts, as advertised, in-
cluded Giuglini as Alfredo, Belletti as Georgic Ger-
mont, and Signor Rossi as Il Dottore, with
.a judi-
cious accession of artistes for the accessory charge-
tem. Thus there is less to wonder at in the enor-
mously crowded audience which on this occasion
filled to overflowing every compartment of the
house in boxes, pit, and galleries, even to the re-
motest angle. Since the time of the Jenny Lind
furore—with the exception, perhaps, of one or two
benefit nights of Catherine Hayes—our memory
and experience—and they are of no recent date as
rec,ards theatric statistics in Dublin—do not enable
oe t 3 recall so decisive and splendid a manifestation
of popular admiration and regard as that which was
evinced last night towards the youthful actress and
eve alist whose genius has become inseparably united
with the romantic sentiment and poetic beauty of
the opera of "La Travia'a," and whose bolkinno-
cence has asserted and sustained its dramatic inte-
rest, despite of what may be called its faulty morale
and reprehensible tendency. It has been the for-
tune of "La Traviata" to be executed by admirable
tungers whenever and wherever it has been pro-
duced in those countries. It was once performed
at Exeter-hall by first-rate English vocalLts. So
much for its mere music ; but, as regards its pre-
sentation on the operatic stage, where costumes,
scenic effects, and dramatic genius have been made
accessory to its success, no piece comprised in the
repertoire of modern opera bas been received with
such enthusiasm by the music-loving public. But
whinever it lias triumphed we find "La Piccolo-
mini" identifies]. with its most brilliant successes. She
has supported tte character of heroine of this piece
on various occasions. Shehashad associated with her
as personating othcr leading parts, Mario, Cal zolari,
and other vocal celebrities, but it has been the good
fortune of Signor griuglini to aid her in producing
with fullest success those electric effects which have
marked her recent tria..mphs in the part of Violetta.
Sig. Giuglini, though yet young as an opera singer,
has given abundant proofs of transcendent power
and consummate taste. As a vocalist he possesses
the rare faculty of adaptation, in suiting his glori-
cus voice to the calibre and peculiarities of the so-
p ano who interprets with him the harmonic beau-
ties of an opera performance This happy gift of his
was remarkable last evening in the duetto passages
• with the young prima donna. But before we speak
of him, magnificent though he is as a tenor singer,
we Inuit give the pas t ) "La Piccolomini," whose
reception by the audience was quite an event in
the history of the theatre season in Dublin. In the
fi:st place, the aspect of the interior of the houie re-
minded one of the old times when Catalani drew her
thousands every night, and when enthusiastic opera
goers fought their way through struggling crowds
to gain a view and hear the notes of the fair song-
stress. In latter days, as we have said, a night of
Jniny Lind's engagement might be likened to yes-
terday evening as regarded crowded seats and
blocked up entrances. The Lord Lieutenant with a
large party arrived early, and occupied the private
viceregal box and the compartment adjoining. The
dress circle was as splendid as full dressed beauty,
rank, and fashion could make it, and in every part

of tlie house every foot of available space seemed
occupied. Let our readers imagine one unanimous
and enthusiastic burst of cheering from such an as-
semblage, and taking into account the sudden
rising from their seats of the audience, the waving
of hats and handkerchiefs, &c., some idea may be
formed of the ovation which greeted La Piccolo-
mini as she came forth in the character of Violetta.
The reception accorded to Signor Giuglini was
scarcely less enthusiastic. It would be but repeat-
in?, a thrice-told tale were we to recapitulate in de
tail the several solo gems of this opera wherein
Madlle. Reeo]omini achieved signal triumph. Her
-version of her port of the Brindisi i Libiatno," was
remarkable for sparkling beauty of musical diction
and fluid melody. It did not tax in the least the
powers of her voice, which seemed to flow from her
lips almost independent of her will in succeeding
gushes of harmony. We pass over her singing of the
aria " Sempre Libera," and other songs, in which
she was loudly encored, and come at once to the
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third and last acts, wherein her genius as an actress,
and her taste as a vocalist were most remarkable.
In the scena with Georgio (Signor Belletti), the
father of her lover, nothing could be finer than her
conception and interpretation of the romantic idea
of aloving, high-soul,3d, and warm-hearted girl, sacri-
ficing her dearest hopes—her very life, to ensure the
hKppitiess of the father and sister of him she loves,
also, too dearly. Her relincpaishment of hopes
fondly cherished was told with deep pathos in the
"Addict del Pa.ssalo," and her sacrifice of self beauti-
fully portrayed in thearia "Dite al giovanie," but we
feel it difficult, indeed, to give by mere dtscription
a just notion of the beauty of her singing or of the
truth and force of her acting in the dying scene.
Those who were not present can form no concep-
tion of the all absorbing interest of this scene, and
they who were witnesses of it will need no reminder
of ours to revive these impressi9ns. It need
soarcely be added that the applause was tremendous.
Every opportunity was seized for an encore, and,
in short, if ever we witnessed a furore amongst an
opera audience, it was on this occasion. Signor
Giuglini shared with the gifted prima donna
the applause of the evening. His magnificent voice
was heard to the fullest advantage in the tenor
solos of Alfredo's part. We will just take one speci-

men, and one only, of his solo vocalism—the aria
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"Da m;ei bollentrSpiriti." In this song the very
sprit of music seemed to float on the air. The
encore was accompanied by tremendous applause.
We may also speak of his "Parigi o cars," as it is
party a duetto. It was given with exquisite
sgaetness. In all, Signor Giuglini had a
perfect triumph. Signor Bellatti, as Georgio
G,•rmont, gave the " Pura siasome u❑ Angelo," and
indeed the en.ire music of his difficult part, with

ail the brilliancy of his fine voice, and with all the
taste and judgment for which he is so justly distin-
guished. Madill,. Poma, as Flora, had a light part
to sustain, but she supported it tastefully and well.
Signors Rossi and Mercuriali personated the other
prominent parts with skill and judgment, giving the
musky its just effect. The choruses evidenced good
preparation and judicious rehearsal. The voices
went admirably together. The performance of the
band reflected fresh credit on its leader, Mr. R. M.
Levey, who is an enthusiast in securing effective
iustrumentation. At the close of the opera anothar
scene of excitement ensued. Madlle. Piccolomini
was led forth by Signors Giuglini and Belletti, and
was hailed with demonstrations of public admira-
tion and applause, such as an Irish audience alone
can render impressive and eloquent. Signor
Giuglini also received his share of enthusiastic ap-
plause. The fair donna and talented " primo
tenors" seemed to feel deeply the high compliment
paid them.—Dublin Freeman's Journal, Oct. 15.

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