The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18


Maria di Rohan" was repeated last night 10
well filed house. The new contrs.to, Eignor
D0rmy, seems to have at once established herse
as favorite with the public, II we might judg
from the frequent encores which she received in til
course Of the evening, and the warm applause tina
greeted even her most trifing Efforts Althoughtb
1e assigned to her in this opera is not one calculate
to deyelope the full extent Of her powers it has sui
feed to show the effect that she IL likely to produc
in more difficult parts. signora D'Ormy ia a fin
actress, as wei as beautiful singer, and has take
1T bound, ~ 1t were, the first rank in her profes
sion.
The temperance Of Maretzek in his usual plsc
In the opera, after his late severe indisposition
ceedingly gratifying to his feelings. He was re 1
ceived with several enthusiastic rounds Of applause
and appeared to feel sensibIy the warmth of tn
greeting. lie appears TO be still suffering from tn
The production Of Louisa Miller,n ON Thursda
next, is an event which seems to create good dea
OF interest In musical circles. It will be brough
out with the full strength Of the company
az possible, the regular performances win be aus
pended Ibis evening and tomorrow, 20 a. 10 afford
the necessary opportunities for frequent rehearsal
1t Is scarcely necessary to inform our musical read
era that this opera Is one OF verds latest and fines
compositions, and created quite . fvore in vienn,
Berlin and Paris, In which cities Il had q run o
several weeks. I'VE mbion the Argument Of thu
libretto, from which 1t win be seen that Il affords
fine medium for the expression Of musical sent
ment:--
In beautiful village in the Tyrol lived Miller, %
old, retired soldier, and his motheress daughter
Louisa. The gentle Louisa was the pride Of the
village, and the darling Of the villagers. She loved
s was beloved BY stranger youth Who bad but
manners were superior TO his garb, AID Miller,
though he loved Charles, (thos was the ycuts
called was apprchensive that his child would Be
deceived. Louisa was also beloved BY Wurm, the
murdered BY bandits, and the con6dant Of
the new Lord Walter. who had but JUL
arrived to take possession Of his inheritance
wurm CHANGING to overlook tender intsrvisw4
osssssn tn; ,, Lovers Rp rS ,S!s =. G JEALOUSY
iant, Charles, ia no other than Rodolp6e the only
SON OF Lord Walter. Miller accuses Rodolphe Of his
deception, and throws out doubts Of his honorable
Intentions. Rodolphe reiterates his vows, and de-
cIsres that Louisa shall be his wife. Lord Walter
he has promised to his niece Federico, Duchess
dOstheim, and being informed by Wurm Of Ro
dolphes love for Louisa, he surprises them at the
house Of Miller, and representing them oil bitterly
orders his archers to convey both father and dangh
ter to prison. Rodolphe intercedes for them, but .
his entrcaties are in vain; and maddenod BY this .
violence and injustice. he whispers In his fathers
ears that be knows him TO have been with Warn .
the murderer Of the old lord with the base object
gaining possession Of his title and estates. Lord
Walter, staggered and Mortified, bids the archersre
lease their prisoners.
Wurm, however, Is fertile in viIlanous inventions.
and in an pnpua7ded moment forcibly conveysaway /
Miller TO the dungeons of the chateau; then he SEEK
cut Louisa, and working upon her tender love -
her afber induces her 10 write aetter stating ma
she knew Rodolphes position from the frst--tha.
swplr,ou, Dot ,vse, prompted ner sososls, Asu
logging Wvrp', whom alone sas loved, " come ~