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

ITALIAN OPERA.

Tee opera of "La Traviata," announced in the I
bills for perfi nuance last evening, with the induce-
ment of Piccoloniini as Violetta, had the
effect, of course, of ensuring a crowded house. But,
in addition, the cast of parts, as advertlsed, in-
cluded Giugdai as Aifredo, Belletti Geo,gio
judi-
cious and signor Rossi as Il Dottore, with a judi-
cious accasion of artistes for the accessory charac-
ters. 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 gallerie, even ti there-
mutest angle. Since the time of ihe Jenny Lind
furore—with the exceptions, perhips, of one or two
benefit night,; of est,erutc Ilaye—Our memory '
and experience—and they ere of no recent date as
regards theatric statistics in Dublin—do not enable
us to real so decisive and splendid a manifestat:on
of popular admiration and regard as that which was
evinces' laet night towards the youthful actress ens!
vocalist whose genius has become inseparably united
with the romantic sentiment and poetic be tuty of
the-opera of "La Travia a," and whose bold inno-
cence has asserted and sustained its dramatic inte-
rest, despite of what may be called its faulty morale
and reprehens ble tendency. It has been the for-
tune of "La Traviata" to be executed by admirable
singers whenever and wherever it has been pro-
duced in those countries. It was once performed
at Exeter-hall by first-rate English vocalists. So
much for its mere music; but, as regards its pre-
sentation on the operatic stage, where costum s,
scenic effects, and dramatic genius have been made
accessory to its success, no piece comprised in the
repertoire of modern opera has been received with
such enthusiasm by the music-loving public. But
whenever it has triumphed we and "La Piccolo-
mini" identified with its most brilliant successes. She
has supported the character of heroine of this piece
on various occasions. She has had associated with her
as personating other leading parts, Mario, Cal zolari,.
and other vocal celebrities, but it has been the good
fortune of Signor Giuglini to aid her in producing
with fullest success those electric effects which have
marked her recent triumphs 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 adapta,ion, in suiting his glori-
ous voice to toe calibre and peculiarities of tlie so-
prano who interprets with him the hal moree b-au-
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 must give the pas t b "La Piccolomini," whose
reception by the audience was quite an event in
the history of the theatre season in Dublin. In the
first place, the aspect of the interior of the house 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
Jenny 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 the 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 Signer Giuglini was
scarcely less enthusiastic. It would ba but repeat-
in: a tin Lie-told tale were we to recapitulate in de•
tail the several solo gems of this opera wherein
Madlle. P ccolomiui achieved signal triumph. Her
version of her part ef the Briudis: I I_ ibiamo," 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
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 a loving, high-souled, and warm-hearted girl, sacri-
ficing her dearest hopes—her very life, to ensure the
happiness of the father and sister of him she loves,
alas, too desily. Her relinqAishment of hopes
fondly cherished was told with deep pathos in the
"Addle del Passa' o," and her sacrifice cf self beauti-
fully portrayedin the aria "Dite al giovanae," but we
feel it difficult, indeed, to give by mere description
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 witne-ses of it will need no reminder
of ours to revive these impressions. It need
scarcely 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 itte gifted prima donna
• the applause of the evening. His magnificent volee
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
"Da Mei bollenti spiriti." In this song the very
spirit of music seemed to float on the air. The
encore was accompanied by tremendous applause.
We may also speak of his "Par gi o care,' as it is
party a duetto. It was given with exquisite
sweetness. In all, Signor Giuglini hid a
perfect triumph. Signor Bellatti, as Georgic,
GAtmont, gave the " Pura siceome n amgelo," and
indeed the en ire music of his difficult part, with
all the brilliancy of his fine voice, and with all the
taste and judgment for e 'rich he is so justly distin-
guished. Maine. Puma, 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
music 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 cathusiast in securing effective
instrumentation. At the close of the opera another
scene of excitement ensued. Medlle. Piccolom ni
was led forth by Signors Giuglini and Belletti, and
was hailed with demonstrations of public a.dniira-
tion and appl tuse, such as an :Irish and :one) alone
can render impressive and eloquent. Signor
Giuglini also received his share of enthusiastic ap-
plause. The fair donna and talented "prime
teitore" seemed to for," deeply the high compliment
pail thorn.—Dublin Freeman's Journal, Oct. 15.

THE FATAL SOUTH WALES RAILWAY COLLISION.—
NEATH, Friday. -- The deaths from the terrible collision
of two passenger trains on this railway, between Pyle
sn I Port Talbot, on Wednesday last, now numbtr four,
toree of the sufferers having die 1 sioce the accident.
To-day A. Cutbbtrtson, Esq., coroner for Glamorgan-
shire, proceeded with the inquest on the tiody of S.Arah
Ann Harmer, the child who was lti'l?d on the spot, and
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