New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-11-26
Musical.

THIS FRENCH 0rERA-Borgheses personation of Cafa-
rina in DHalevy's opera Of La Refine de Chypre' on
Thursday evening impressive as any denneaiou
we have seen it was above and beyond aei"s
the uterance the unaffected uttersnce Oh "no
powerfully impressed the audience as truthful pictures
should
In our nrevous remarks given out hssty impressions
rather ha, a convictions after her debut and first ap
nearanee whilst according her full, fresh musical and
aisoplined voice. refined taste and chaste concep-
s we stated as actress she earnest throughout
Init that time and greater familiarity with the stage
doubted would deveope hidden powers and unfold an
enthusiasm which would triumphanty carry her through
the deeper of passion and Of tragedy Our expec
has been fully realized and this too incredible
it may SEEM on her second appearance.
BY the pure force of talent the ordinary requirements
time have been set aside the bud bursts into the full
maturity of womanhood and the debusnt finds herself
translated to position in her profession at which few
arrive even after years of the patient and untirng
study Borghese possesses peculiarly susceptible tenn
permanent Fresh in the feelings of YOUTH and impressive
every shade of passion the trials and temptations Of
her characters become her she is alternately swayed
with their hopes and every transport leaves its
impression her heart and instead of the define
of the become eye witnesses to the utter
auces of real sympathetic participants OF hutter
ing hope guilty trembers at fAhing scorn, or joyous
mipgles in the Of triumph In word, the stage
becomes reality Borghese uerer of truths, not the
actress of an hour If such be her strides between a
first and appearance what we not expect if
she be truthful the gifts Of nature and continues to
guard against the fascinating temptations Of popularity
| and applause.
Mr. Lapierre announced as a premier forte tenor"
made his debut in the character Gerard Lapierre is
chaste pleasing actor and far IS we are capable
of judging possesses voice of medium strength and
much sweetness running easily and gracefully into the
fasetto notes. times however the voice seems yelled
and cloudy especially in the upper chest notes and we
feel disposed to DOUBT its ability to sustain itself 1t
would hardly be fair. however, to express decided
oninon as we are informed Mr. Lspierre quite
ndisposed and had sufferer for time before
the performance.
The modest timd, and retiring Betout, quite eecri-
fed the audience by the spirit with which he ung the
drinking song in the third act We question much
have ever his superior the French stage light
tenor Why he permit tmidty to veil his merit
Modesty is certainly merit but its becomes
troublesome We sincerely trust that Betout will make
strenuous effort to do himself justicethe public is
ready to lend its assistance.
We have not the space at present to speak fully Of
Lacrox actor and singer but shall take early
opportunity of doing He has already established him
self a favorite.
The troupe this is far superior any have
heretofore had the French stage and the manager
will doubtless the reward due 10 his exertons and
good taste Before the opera however, be really
pleasant thing throughout to the hesrer he will have to
introduce little of discipline into the details The
chorus singing Thursday evening shocking be-
You'd endurance. The tenors not only weak but
dstressngy fiat; yet if independence be regarded
virtue, must accord them merit body, for each
voice seems 60 its hook, its doubtless
being deeply impressed with the beauties of that popular
refrain, Oh take your time Miss Lucy" 1t is early il
season. however, and there is time for study anC
improvement.
The CAMrBELLs-It will be seen that musical friend
at Odd Fellows Hall at the request Of large number
the prominent citizens take complimentary benef
this evening We believe it is the last concert they Civ
during their present stay and the programme is
their very best lover of music and fun should fail
it, The principal features of the performance viii
be vocal quartette sung by Campbell, Prendergss
Burdett and Clark the grand performance entitle
shaksperian Readings by Rphraim Horn whose trum
pet not require to be blown. and rather tha
the usual amount of the heeand-toe episodes which
certainly most inviting portion Of the bill Mr. Norris
the manager of this troupe has long ago secured the
TEEN and respect Of everybody here by his genteman
manners and invariably correct department. May h
meet with the success he deserves