The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-15

We have already mentioned that the pretty vocalist
Madame Barini- Thorne, has arrived from Mexico 1t
viii be recoalectcd that Madame Barii made her first
appearance some years ago during the first season OF
the Aston Place Opera, when Sanquirco was manager
She was then quite youthful beauty possessing very
exquisite voice, and private character Of great purity
and amiability She became great avorte in the salons
Of opera circles and ultimately became allied in mar
riage to highly respectable young man, son Of the
celebrated Colonel Thorne, who lived many years IN
Paris and noted for his splendid ois in the high
circles in which he moved Since Madame Barllis first
appearance has improved very much in her powers
Of acting well in the capabilities Of her voice Her
residence for year in Mexico, has strengthened and
matured her naturally superior talents Many of her
old friends and admirers would like very much to hear
her again in the opera, at least in concert Why
cannot her friends get concert for her in order 70
crafty the longings Of some Of her admirers.
Among other musical items, we hear that Madame T.
Wallace Bouchele, who made very successful dsbm at
her brothers concert weeks preparing to APP
pear in concert at Niblos In the meantime we
learn that he making for giving series OF
beautiful ballad containing selections of old Eng
sh Scotch and Irish melodies the greatest celebrity
to be given in Hartford New Haven Albany, Newark
and in the neighborng before she makes her ap
pearance in New York We think the first warbings Of
her voice should be heard in New York but the sea-
son is getting very beautiful and the railroads very
rapid the gold dust from California very plenty aud
the dust in Broadway sometimes troublesome we are not
but railroad trip TO any Of the surrounding cities,
with ballad entertainment from Nine Boucheile in the
evening would be a most delightful enjoyment in the
middle Of any pleasant weather
Maretzek's opera troupe in Bosom. has met with re-
markable success We hear Of it through the public
Journals and by private letters in every foand shape
W md alm rail
of the first appearance Of Bettini the new and ad
mirable tenor who now forms a part of Maretzcks
troupe Our correspondent writes US THE house was
completely filed, last evening, by very brilliant au
dience composed of the beauty and fashion Of the me
tropols The artists were all IN excellent voice. but
the tenor the attraction OF the evening
on his appearance, he very warmly greeted by the
braves and applause Of the audience He was little
nervous during the fist act but glorously recovered as
the opera progressed At the close Of the act he and
Boso were called before the curtain The second act
went of still better and the finale was almost unani
mousy encorcd, and the principals were again called
before the curtain greater triumph stil awaited Bet
tint The third act never better given here Bettini
astonhed and delighted every with his exquisite
rendering Of the difficult fnGe 1t was critical mo-
any tenor for the triumphs Of Savi, in the
same part still fresh in the recollection Of Boston
audience and very difficult matter to overcome
first impressions But praise to Betin he melted the
stony hearts of his audience 1t was generally ac-
knowlcdged that the finale never so fairly executed
in this country. He held the entire audience spell
bound 1t seemed though every one held his BREATH
least sigh, too audiby rendered, might mar the diff
fcult Of the The curtain fell amid the most
deafening applause which continued until Bettin
made his appearance before the curtain to make his
farewell bow for the night. 1t splendid operate
achievement, worthy the occasion and Of the dis
tinguished artists
1t stated that Maretzek will finish his engagement
in Boston in about fortnight and his first appearance
here will be at the Aston Place Opera House. where few
will be given for the convenience Of the
fashionable circles in the upper end Of the city, before he
his regular at Castle Garden
which i set down for day in June. Maretzek forms
unique combination Of the artist manager and man Of
business; more reliable than any Of his predecessors
in the history Of the Italian Opera in this city and more
classics. and respected than OF his compeers who
King a fuss around the world,