The New York herald., 1844-11-19

ITALIAN osnA.-Fnsr NlsHr o. fHi SEASON.
The brilliancy Of the opera hodse last night ex.
ceeded anything we had before seen in that ele
CANT house. The theatre was crowded In every
part-all the elite Of the city appeared to be there
and the array Of beauty and fashion was quite daz-
cling, M
The opera selected for the opening Of the season
was Glars di Rosenberg, and the announcement of
the debut in it of the new prima donna, Signora
Pco, had evidently excited the greatest interest,
from the unconcealed anxiety with which the house
awaited the raising of the curtain. The overture
and opening choruses, which are extremely pleas
ing, were listeaed to with the greatest possible at
tention Every eye was directed towards the stage,
and epera-glasses were in universal requisition.
There was brief pause, and an unusual degree Of
resessness was visible amongst the chorus singers
they stood at either side Of the stage, and await
ed the entrance of "Cara.' The mex, moment
lovely woman, in the full bloom Of youthful beauty
with face Of the most classic contour, and form
Of qaeenly dignity, appeared upon the stage. 1t
was the Sgnora. A loud burst of applause
warm, earnest, and spontaneous another pause !;
then, after acknowledging the cordial greeting
with graceful and almost shrinking timidity, the
fair debwtant advanced towards the lights, and
her voice gushed forth in a strain Of the most
thrilling melody. The plaudits were redoubled,
and loud "bravos' were heard from all parts Of the
house. 1t was altogether one of the most bril-
liant and triumphant debwts we have ever wit
| messed.
The opera was throughout received in the NEST
cordial manner. All the principal roles were sus-
tained with the greatest spirit. Sanqurico, Val
teliina, and Antognini, appeared to excel them
| selves. Antognim electrified the house in one re.
uarkably brilliant passage, and Sanquirico seemed
almost overwhelmed by the applause which at one
time burst forth and threatened to he almost inter-
minable. We cannot now attempt anything like
formal critique Of the performance. We can only
say that the debut Of the new prinsa donna. has
been triumphantly successful. 1t could not have
been otherwise. With a voice of remarkable
power and compass, of surprising richness, and
managed with the most consummate skill-with
extraordinary personal attractions-with manner
singularly fascnating-and with high talent as an
actress, Signora Pico was certain of meeting the
most favorable reception.
Everything now encourages US to believe that
the present season Of the Italian Opera will be as
successful the most ardent admirers Of this re-
fined amusement can possibly desire.
PARK THRATRR.-Last night, "The Lady OF
Lyons was again played at the Park to good
house. Mr.. Anderson's r6le as Claude Melnote
was admirably sustained; and not beauty in this
sterling piece but was thoroughly brought out by
him, and Miss Clara Ellis as Pauline. Criticism
would give but meagre transcript of the Impressive
perceptibility made on the audience by Mr. An
derson, particularly in those passages Of deep pa
thos, where the brave and noble peasant, the gen.
teman Of nature, bears the whitening reproaches Of
the deceived and naughty Pauline; where fila
love struggles with chivaric resolve to win back
in the armies of France the honored inheritance oil
his father-an honest name; and lastly, when re-
turning with the proud laurels of his mar
tial achievements, he assumes his old name,
renounce Dumourier, and ransoming his faith
full PaulineI anld her aged father from the
tangs Of the villain Beauseant. All these are
powerful passages, and for that reason those in
! which Mr.. Anderson Shines No doubt can be
entertained of his possessing dramatic talent Of the
FIRST order; he feels his characters; he is warmed
by their sentiments agitated by their passions, and
by faculty which none but genius possesses. he
transfers all those emotions to the soul of the spec
tator; the boxes are entranced and the pit inspired
-even the very gods condescend moment to be
mortal, and send back with a hearty and thunder
ing sound their voles of applause. This gentle
mans style is chaste and classic, and the tone Of
fepose and subdued earnestness in which the
Lady of Lyons is acted at the Park-the unison
ana harmony Of manner which prevail throughout
the different parts-all, Of course, taking their
pitch from Mr.. Anderson, leaves hardly anything
to be desired more in its representation. A few
trivial improvements might be possible; but it
were vain indeed to dwell upon minute points
which should scarcely be mentioned in connection
with an artist like Mr.. Anderson, who can always
be great on great occasion, who in the most
elaborate and nicely discriminating passages, looks
and acts and feels at home-is always master Of
himself-and never overcome, as Shakespeare
would say, "by the counterpoise Of SO weighty
| an action"
We have no room for further remarks at present,
and that we don't regret; for the greatest enjoy
ment of the passing hour will be to think over Mr.
Anderson's r5le Of Claude Melnotte, not forgetting
if that could be, to associate with it, Pauline by
| Miss Clara Ellis. We had almost forgotten to
observe that the applause was SO warm and pro-
onged that the lady and gentleman named had to
make their appearance before the curtain and re-.
ceive the appreciation of the house.
Personal Movements.
The Senator Robert J. Walker, Of Mississippi, il
ddate for seat the bench Of the Supreme Court
/ the United States.
Joel B. Sutherland. Of Pa is spoken Of for the Minister.
| ship to Austria.
Col Thomas B. Florence will, is said be appointed
to the Philadelphia Post Office in place Of the present
cumbent
Professor B. sliman 10 to lecture before the Brooklyn
| Institute the coming winter
Mr. Moore, the fireman reported to have dedin
quence Of injuries received at the late FIRE in Boston,
| alive and doing well.
His Excellency Governor Slade, Of Vermont, has ap-