The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-05-23

naments and some of the notes in the higher range
were Of that full rich quality that bespoke the posses
sion of fine pure, soprano voice. In her duet with
Filppo she made an advance while che designed
withbodness she executed with truth, and she grasp
ed her high notes and held them with admirable
frmness Here also the talent OF Frezzolini, as the
acting vocalist, was conspicuous. The mixture OF
love and Indignation with which she addressed her
worthless husband, the careful and we'll adjusted ex-
preston she gave to each varying phrase, bespoke
thorough knowledge of the character she was per-
senatlng, 10 the minutest details. Through Iiie
whole OF the trial scene in the second act the energy
ofthe actress had increased, and the singer hau pc
come familiar with the theatre. The PROUD bearing
oithe falsely accused Beatrice was excellent ana
sudden effect was produced by me elevation oi nei
arms she wildly approached the 'front.' Oh 'fie s'ase
Oh. cielo. la mia yirtG sostieni.'
Rut;t was moi ill the last scene that the full va
lne of Frezzolin was known-the scene where she
is in srison end which terminates with her being led
10 the scaHod. 20 necessary had II been thought
10 resarye her powers for this last scene, that the d
VERT ,~nent produced on Saturday was introduced,
so as TO divide II from the rest ot the act, and give
her full time for preparation: When she advanced
10 the seat IN front OF the stage, the picture
was perfec-a complete abandonment of all earthly
hope, accompanied by an air of noble resignation
Then. as she rose, and walking about the stage ut
tered lmprecatlons against her husband the trnnsi-
ton from quiet forbearance TO this strong emotion
was most Impressive. The finale exquisite IT
was one continued flow of rich, impassioned melody
into which the whole sentiment of the situation was
infused. Here might be observed the really beautiful
quality of the voice the correctness of the lntonaon
the fine conceptions of the artist. So careful was
she to retain the full feeling of the character, that
she even yentured To break her voice al the word
. Filippo," when without admirable skill il might
have compromised the general tenor of her air.
This finale was one OF those things that actually
raise whole audience to the appreciation OF the
artist, and while bursts OF admiration might frequent
ly be heard during It's execution, at the conclusion all
joined in one round OF applause, and the triumphant
Y'1md donna made her appearance before the curtain
tl,a nnfal .aaa aft1n To all
Madame Frezzohnl has taken position
tress of the first class, singer with the qualifica-
lions of pure soprano voice, for it that she
IL confined 20 the higher range of notes-of
cellenl intonatlon-ot the power of fully adapting
her music to the emotion of the character-and OF
invention and taste in her ornaments, which bold
and original IN their conception, though not introd,c
ced 10 the degree OF foridity.
ITALIAN OrERA.-That very pretty dancer Guy
Stephan made her appearance on Saturday, first in
little advertisement between the acts of the opera,
and then in a new ballet called La Fiance, to which
Aubers opera furnishes the plot and the music. A
perfect freedom while executing all the difficulties
OF her art, the easy confidence, unaccompanled by
any appearance of pretension, with which she com
mences her pas, the grace with which she falls into
elegant attitude during her slow movements COM
mand admiration OF Guy Stephan damsense,
while there is an amiabllity in her counenance and
In her manners generally which increases the inter
est OF an audience. Besides pas of the usual
description she introduced at the end of the ballet
Spanish dance, called "Las Boleros de Cadiz,"
clearly resembling many parts OF the Cacnucd. Inc
air of the dancer, the alternate softness and hamew
as the figure is bent forward and drawn erect, with
Appearance OF the most perfect command over the
limb, in suddenly changing the position, IS every
thing IN pas OF this description. Guy Stephan dis
played all these requisites, and by her beautiful
dancing excited the loudest applause. This is the
more 10 her honour, the ballet was failure, and
was Kissed TO degree that in English house
would have been considered utter condemnation.
GENERAL NsURREcTIoN AT THE OPERA--Mr
Lumley is beginning TO experience the fate OF ma.
nagers generally, 10 be run down Acieon-llke by his
own hounds There is a general rebellion amongst
the performers. Roncon and Frezzolini are at log
gerheads, and will not meet at rehearsal Grisi re-
fuses TO allow any body se the use of her Poione;
poor Moltlni has unconsciousy offended Persian by
singing so well last Thursday, when she could not
Mario looks with dlsdaln on the new Edgardo and
Madame Ronconl vows that her caro- sposo shall
not play his tavorlte part in Torquato Tasso, unless
she personates his adored Leonora. Nor does the
catalogue OF contentious end here. Signor Poggi
has marvellous liking for the Bravo, an opera
winch requires two first tenors, as well as two
pranl; for the former the little man is the ONLY can
ddate that can be found Mario and Guasco refusing
TO play second fiddle TO Master Poggi:" and of the
latter FrezZohn lays claim 10 the role OF Violetta.
leaving her madre without the chance of compe
tent protector The Torluato fares little better
than the Bravo Labache demands some time TO
acquire the music OF secondary part, undertakes
to please Ronconi, who fearing his wife's uncertain
voice, as well as her certain temper, naturally wish
as TO make the cast as strong in other respects as
possible. We might continues but enough has been
SAID TO show the kind of populace over whom it is
the managers misfortune TO preside. The matter
becomes rather serious when we mention that lo,-
withstandlng five prima dome, four print TENOR.
and five prlm bass, besides numerous legion of
su5aterns are drawing salaries from the establish
ment. her Majesty's Theatre was very nearly being
closed on Saturday last-lndeed but for Mdle.
Moltini, such must inevitably have been the result
We were rather surprised 10 Mario present him
sell at the eleventh hour tor the part of Polione:
few minutes before he maade 10 an alarming
extent although physician reported him perfectly |
well" Allthls maybe carried too far. John Bull |
Is good natured creature until he Is roused and
then woe TO the deuded public servant on whom he |
wreaks his vengeance Morning Herald.
CovENT GARpES.-The season was closed at this
theatre on Saturday night, by the performance OF La
Somnambula, with Patter v. Chatter and the White
Cat, for the benefit of Madame Vestrs and Mr.
Charles Mathews. NJ c. Mathews delivered the
following address on the occasion
Ladies and Gentlemen-No seasons excepting
Thomsons Seasons are endowed with immortality and
ours having run the undertaking marked for
il on the railroad of Time has arrived at its terminus
Following the railroad metaphor may venture appeal
TO you for certificate under your hands that the general
line We have adopted has met with approbaontha
CONFERENCE.-The entertainment satsfacorv-the fares
moderate--and the conductors civil and attentive But
let leave the railroad and return 10 the soreI mean
the old original arden sage-that stage which
took with view to running constantly from Covcngar
den tha nix My partner and have been its diTec
for three years during which time we have endes
vourci n much personal and pecunary sacrifice 10 sow
the seeds othat solid prosperity which would hoped
one day manifest itself in permanent satisfaction TO vou
and in golden harvest to ourselves but alas for the
mu;ablity ohrman affairs Our first was merely
sowingour second little than hoeing-and though
the third has been growing must leave other hands
the fourth, which might have been our moving. WHY
We have felt it duty to quit these premises will not
inirude upon you to explain Suffice it TO say. that in
quitting them, we leave not only business but our
good viii to our successor and it, lales and gentlemen
thai successor should prove TO be gentlcmanthe ad
mrei representative of that thricehonourcd theatrical
family another gifted daughter of whose gifted house
our pride TO have brought triumphantly under your
nooein that case ladies and gentlemen only saw
that as FAR as one manager forgive another it will
AFFORD us much consolation should the change prove be
Tor his and your gam. For Mrs Mathews and self la
de and gentlemen, beg most unaectedIy YOU
our humble and cordial thanks for the unvarying kind
ness you have shown u.s. Both actors and managers
we are deeply beholden to you and hereafter whether
as actors or managers whether here or elsewhere we
trust thai proper of that Kindness will be pre-