The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-05

ten Saturday, as stated, but proceeds thithsr
this day.
IL BARBnE At NIsLo's-saiyis ilnsss has beenlA sAd
misfortune for the combined troupe ola Favorsta"
has been In every ones mouth for the last week but
that unfortunate trip TO Staten Island sill excludes Il
from the boasds 1t Nslos Meanwhile, the .FisIia"
on Saturday, and II Barbere last evening serve to
whet our appetite. The latter regret 20 say was
produced before meagre audience. day Of rain had
frightened the ladies' and the lowering sky at sunset
had persuaded the bulk Of the opera goers remain -
home. We sorry for them. To hear Alboni's usa
roce as fresh and pure the arks rain Of meo-
dy," full Of meaning, and with the exception Of four
notes. most tastefully nterpolated-rcndcred without
foreign ornament-ons might wel risk . vet skin.
We cannot say that are passionate admirers
Of the conventional " Barbiere' Of the present
day There il too much buaoonery much berseplAy
too much that is borrowed from the Paeieo and the
low comedy ofItay to suit taste We have seen an
Anavva who did not feel II incumbent on him 10 batter
the sizes Of his fellow performers with the fat of his
sword We conceive Bartholo who does not sct the
part Of clown but is satisfied with that which the su-
thor assigned him. We have witnessed a BAIL whose
face st retained traces Of humanity But il seems
change tout cela And So notwithstaoding the
delightful music and the brilliant airs has everybody
knows, we cannot conscentiousy say that the Barbe
as played at Niblo's, is one Of our favoritcs.
Alboni would support the weakest composition ssv
what you win Of her lack Of artistic genius she always
seizes the true character of her part identifies her,
self with 1t. Terrible in Norma, she is arch In Norns
and something than coquette in Hosna She tells
fbs with grace which Miss Hgeworth would have stud
led. She submits to Bartholo's Ill humors with the
grish cunning which bodies dire revenge very look
the shuttle Of her which he grasps with unmanIy
rudeness the petuant toss Of her head pregnant
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their meaning Rosina has been severely handled by
critics and not without reason The doctors ward il as
suredy more wide awake than young ladies Of her
age and position. In reality, BeaumArcais drew her
character as much from books-Moere and Iope do
Vegaas from observation In this respect Madame Albon
has not raised the reputation Of the fair Of Seville
We could have wished for little more madenly reserve
in the where she gives the letter TO Figaro Love
Lindor as she may, the biletdoux was not after ALL
quite such matter Of Madame Abon made It.
But with the exception Of this little cav award her
unqualified euloyiums for her rendering Of the part
any left Niblos last evening dissatisfied with her act
ing or doubtful about her singing sorry for them
and can only say with Rousseaus friend Sor lasca<
le teatsT studds oil mdemdici
or the other performers say shall be brief Revere
whom last Figaro has exchanged that part for
the Doctor We dislihed him in the former and
not say that he is much improved in the latter His Bar
tholo is very low comedian, who 10 enjoy the
Joke Of being Tilted. lie made the most Of his de-
nunciaton Of the female AZ the end Of what
used to be the first act; and ths-to do him Justice
was the one redeeming part Of his performance San
giovanni is slightly hoarse. He sang "Ecco ridente
II cielo" with perfect accuracy hoscyer. and de
served etter reception than he obtained. Ma
RIM improves upon acquaintance. Though shock ngy
made up Pas he contvcd to reconcile the public 10
bis Appearances and far volume Of voice goes must
have satisfied the most exactng His 'Calupnian was
very efective we have seldom heard II more Indeed
his powerful organ and correct acting gave to Bail
pre- m nenle which IL does not frequently enjoy Air. Bsne
ventanos very loud and very Arm when he chooses
formidable rivalry with the grand bsssoon. bat for
rclnes soness you must not look 10 the Figaro o.
last evening. Fancy the convulsye jerks with Wild h the
steam the Hudson boats escapes from the safety valve
What said OF his Naaesta applies with ten fold force
his Figaro Az you love us good sgnor Beneventano,
eschew at ramrod figure and vinegar aspect and give
us that merry clever light hearted reckless, jolly dog
whom Beaumarchas has rendered historical parsonage
To take one single instance Did any body hear OF
Figaro exclaimpg the ia scrito though ne was
getting letter from a post Office clerkS
MoRRIsANIA-The election for town officers win
take place today in the village Of Morrisania West
chester county.