The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-11

The substitution Of the "eonuambula" for Doni sets
opera Of MARIA di Rohan, which had been announced
for performance last night caused regret to the lovers
Of Beinis music. The salient melodies Of this beenti
full composition win possess freshness and charm
that viii prevent the public firing of them. Although
therefore, ympahsed in the which led to this
disarnnsement in the plans Of the managemcnt-the
continued illness Of Madame Berucca Maretzek and tho
indisposiion Of the imprcsaro himssf-se
not Inclined to quarrel with the selection ade
tho difficulty VIC confess that had some mssiv.ngs
% 10 the in which the piece would be posenei
when heard it whispered that It had had no no
hearsal; but were agresably disappointed by tho
perfect which it got through There are
but few instances perhaps record, and certainly
within recollection, in which such circum
has not been attended with dissatisfaction both
to the audience and the artists themselves An opora
played for the rst time without previous preparation
by troupe collected from different parts Of Europe
and almost entirely strangers to each other without any
Of the artists breaking down. is in itself dsscrv
ing of nots and when add that the different parts
all admirably sustained, and that the eemtls
as satisfactory could DO desired by tho most sdious
critic, pay high compliment to the Judgment dis
play BY Mr. Marezek in the selection Of his company
The new tenor, signor Neri Beraldi appeared this
occasion to have Invested himself of all the
and midty that detracted from his Hrst Efforts and he
impaired to the role Of Evro spirit earnsstness and
depth feeling that prove that he capable Of appre
ciaug and expressing al the beautiful sentiment and
graceful poetry Of this admirable composition Although
little than twenty years Of age, his voice displays
careful cultivation, and when It is fully developed he
promises to be Of the Hnes tenors that have
visited this country He gave the "Prendi pavsi 70
don in splendid STYLE indeed he did all the other
gems Of his role
OF Sgnor Grasiani we enabled TO speak Ia terms
Of tho Same high prass He has rch ssnsuous voice,
Of great compass and fexibty, whilst his method Is
pure, and shows tho culture Of good school, he folly
confirmed the imprcsson which he made his arst
appearance and Is destined to become great favorts
with New York audiences. he evidently quite
at home in the role Of Rudolpdo and gave full effect to
tho many fine passages with which It sbounds
Taking into account tho shortness Of the notice 81
which Donna Valerie Comes undertook the part Of
Amins she acquitted herself most crsdtaely, and WAS
fairly entitled to the applause that greeted her
efforts. Bier voice. although not powerful Is sweet, and
tho feeling and tenderness which she displayed through
out tho whole of this difficult part carried the audience
with her Al the conclusion Of each act she wss
wsred for her eyertiQps BY being called With Sgnor
Berald before the curtain.
Tomorrow plight the now pria donna cosarolo, nora
Martini Dormy 10 TO make her 6rs appearance before
New York audience In tho opera Of "AAria d Honsn.
Report spcaks highly not only Of her professional quail
tics but Of her great personal attractions half what
IL saia Of her ts correct wo anticipate brilliant debut
for her.
The unfortunate Casualties by which this enterpfsc
has been bssc. since .tr commencement, and against
which no precautions could gusrdfor even theatrical
stars must pay tribute to cliuatssrc, We hope
now :. an end Madame Dsrtacca xaretsch 10 sahoently
recovered from her late dangerous illness TO DO able to
spoear 10 GROW night and trust that Ne shall Aisc
see tho familiar face Of the director himself In hs &C.
cussoned place In the orchestra The occasion Ia one
that commands the sympathcs Of tho puolic With whom
he IA 40 dcscryedy avorss and trust that they VII
not ,cse tho opportunity OF raanif-sting them
The Turf
UNION COURSE LONG leland.
| MONDAY July l0--Mstch - 900, half forfeit fye r1a
| heats, In harness.
IT. wooo-uH named CHI e. Prince. (rc.ter) reed forfeit
O. spirsr named 6. Hero, (paccr) ps!d forfeit
The race between Lady Moscow and Lady Collins wa
| postponed.