The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-19

The fe-appsasanos Of the Pyns and Harrison troupe
asr brief but most suoosssfu sugagsu ent at Boston,
drew crowded and fashionable audience this theatre
last night Tho opera selected for this occasion Fra
Diavolo although inferior to most Il the other COM
positions Of Auber, stin abounds With the light and
sparkling melodies which form the great charm Of his
works. and which must render them popular With
those who care Loss for the scientific celebrations Of the
Italian school than for the natural expression Of musical
sentiment It possesses besdes the advantage Of being
allied with artsticay constructed and interesting
sorya feature In which Of the best works Of our
Englsh composer are deficient and which, whatever
may be their musical merits, renders their effect In
dramatic sense, unsatisfactory. We may ad too that
the objection urged against the English versions Of tho
italian lyrical drama, which, generally speaking pre-
sent absurd caricaturc Of their originals in which
every feature h distorted and nothing appears natura
graceful sppss with less force TO tho productions Of
the French school, The latter possesses greater adapt
bty to tbs requirements Of stage which seeks for
lees IN the scientific appreciation Of advanced
musical taste than in the power Of captivating the
by the force Of simple and natural expression
The Zerlins OF Louisa Pyne regarded in the view
which take Of esrrect understanding both Of the
text Of the composer and Of her audience Of the
most successful efforts Of this charming vocalist There
arc few singers Of the present day who combine with
such thorough knowledge Of her art of Its real
6entluent ana 6ympetnetc tonoeTueSS AL ncr euorts
speak directly to the heart and while she delights
by the wonderful power which she all the
of her admirably trained voice. she to
them less to achieve trumphs Of vocal mecha
nism-a defect common to most of great singers
than the natural vehicle OF the feelings There Is
nothing forced nothing constrained In her STYLE which
seems rather physical endowment than the result of
culture. 1t is this apparent Inconsistencies of her
powers which imparts.such grace and reality to
her efforts and which has rendered her deservedy
of the greatest avotes Of the many musical celebri
ties that have appeared Of late years stage.
We pleased to find that Mr. Harrison has entirely
recovered from the hoarsencss under which he was
laboring when last hore and that be abls to give full
effect to the role Of the dashing brgand Marquis which
Justly considered Of the best Of his
The music Of the part, well It's lively dramatic
action, exactly suited to the pecuarities Of his
voice and style
with regard to the other characters of the piece
there is not much to say The Giacomo Of NJ Borrani
did not afford him much scope for the display Of the
talents which he anqusstionably possesses So far
IL went he acquitted himself he always does-most
creditably.
Avoiding the mistake, which has proved the rock
which many promising operatc specuations have
split-that Of running piece until the public tire and
sckon Of 1.-THE management Of this theatre intend,
understand to produce rapid succession Of novelties
during the present brief engagement OF this popular
troupe Tho Crown Diamonds" will be given tonight,
and Wednesday will be produced, for the first time
these thirteen years. the Beggars Opera" We glad
see IN attempt made revive of the popu
lar but now almost obsolete works Of the early English
composers.