The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-10

midst after brief vistto Mstanzas In spite OF the
utmost efforts made to induce her to sing the people
there have not been able to hear the sounds Of her
most sweet voice. che embarks In the course Of the
week, informed, for the nsighboring United
States.
MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE.
From the Gscets de 10 Havana, Jannary 81
The young and celebrated guitsrist Bassols gives
this city.
rIIK ITALIAN OPERA.
From the Gsceta de la Hsvans, January 81
Last evening the opera OF FL Tmpario performed
for the first time in this city, composed BY Sisnor
Nicolai name not much known In the musical world,
and still less In Havana We shall not yet lake up
work Of this kind with any justice its
We shall therefore wait to hear 1t twice
say that this opera is grand dramatic spectacle,
1t brought out at the Taoon theatre with unusual
were Of pre- eminent merit as indeed was to be ex.
pectsd from the artist employed, Mr. Tucarelli
The artists to whom the principal parts were com
mtted Sslvi, Badiali and Tedesco, who plainly
shewed that they were for the success Of Ell
7smpiario- ths knight Templar) The public how
received IL with marked coldness We are incln
however to attribute this to the fact that the
sic is Of kind quite different from what accus-
toned to and understand, and 1t must be heard again
again in order to appreciate the good things which
IL has.
There were indeed, some pieces which we're decidedly
salv our excellent and celebrated tenor, to elevate
the opera of Nicoai to height which had not
pecteQ. we re1er TO the END OF the opera In which
this great artist caused the whole assembled multitude
to burst out into brdros and to keep up continued
acc amaton Of applause till the curtain dropped. We
shall speak OF this opera again datedly in the
meantime, recommend the amateurs to hear 1t,
and TO see with what unequsled spendor Of richness
magnfcence it isbrought out-a splendor suoh as
is only usual in the great theatres OF Europe 30 much
Justice we render to this undertaking for much II
deserves.
THE RAvEr. FAMILY.
From the Gsceta de Ia Havana, of Jan. %, 1851
These talented artists, who have always had vel
come reception at Havana yesterday gave their first
which drew to the great of Taoon
one of those crowded audiences deserve TO be
called monsters, such none but the Ravss eau draw
in our city II svices to say that fall hour be-
fore the commencement of the performances not Q
single seat could be found vacant, stand
ing place in the whole theatre great mbsrs conse-
doors. The Ravels, by ther talents and powers
OF attraction deserve. and always have deserved.
this great success. The first OF the performances
on this occasion consisted of feats upon the tight
rope, In which they were greatly spplauded. The
psntomme, The Recluse {" folio we'd u truly comic
piece, which produced incesssnt roars of laughter
Francis Rsve in particular in this piece keeps up an
interest which never flags by his continual changes OF
character throughout the whole play. "Ondins,"
pantomime, in which Mile Bertin and Mons Brilliant,
the chief attraction both of them dancers merit
piece was well got up the machinery and tran
ton OF the ocean into marine palace with its shells
rocks arched vistas an: sarands of flowers deserve
especial commendstion. As respects 'Godensky,n
our readers perfectly well acquainted with the
fine comic touches and laushable scenes which this
pantomime presents, in which Frank Ravel has rich
field for the display Of his wonderful talent his grace
and powers OF ira nsfor alton He we'll secon led
BY Mile Ciocca and the other members OF the
Of both sexes At the conclusion these skul artists
called before the scene by gratided public and
received the most lively and enthusiastic applause
wer greatly deceived II the Ravsls do not reap
rich harvest here this year We sincerely wish they
m sy for they truly deserveit.
From the Faro industrial Jan. 81
was perfect jam last night at the Tacon theatre
he ng m rno ~ .val
family At these kind of plays the people assembled
are spectators and nothing else the of seeing
the only put in exercise-th agnstion is not
worked upon. The beauty OF these things lies in
cslerity OF action-n promptituds of execution in
the dreeses the machinery, the decorations and per-
sonages. Yet, after all. the psntomme Is Q work Of
genius The aerial flights and performances Of the
Ravels were extremely well received. Mr.. Francis
Ravel, Mi. Axel, the young Isab.ils Javelli. young
Antonio Rsve, twho Is only four years odl and Mr..
Leon Jave received severauy rep eated snd loud ap
plause. Miss Ciocca was also much applauded In
ondine
This evening the Rsvels play again in the Grand
Tacon theatre. The Rsves are always we'll received
In Havana and Other great cities not because Of
their moderation In prices as some persons have lately
ssia but esca9ss Of The talent they display and be-
the minds OF all clases of people Ifthe former
had any influence could not account for their great
success and the immepse crowds they draw since on
their first witt their prices were quite high enough
considering the nature Of their performances.
Besides giving due credit to the whols company, We
will cay that Leon Javelli IL "funambulst truly ad
mirsble. lie IL endowed with extraordinary strength
Of muscle, and In bis perfor nance the rope dstn
guisbes himself by his nimbeness, limberness, and
ttssdipes hortal he s yet he executes his leaps
with the agility OF bird We cannot say much In Ia
vor Of the dsneng dancers except Mrs Ciocca
who is dancer full of grace and of quite interest
ing figure She has much Of the appearance OF our
graceful Havana ladies Francis Rave Is ever, the
ssme 'ktul artist. who never fails to please and
draw down unbeunded applause every time he appears