The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-22

The "Lucis de LAmmermoor' OF Donizetti was eiveu
at tine Academy Of Mufc last evening" the fret night Of
the new season. under the direction of Mr. Jasobsohu
The house was full though not crowded as on ssms
Of the "Trovatore and aWiiam Tel' nights yet very
much better than the occasion Of the first appearance
of this company here. The audience fashionable
and, with few enthusiastic exceptions critical one
The principal roles thus distributed Lucia Mme de
Ia Grange; Edgardo signor Nitrate CHS first appearance
in America Ashton, sgnor More. The verdict Of the
audience was decidedly in favor Of the artists.
They were warmly applauded throughout, and at the
end Of the fecond act there enthusiasm than
have witnessed for long time. Nine. de Ia Grange
and signor Nitrate twice called before the curtain.
There were any quantity Of wreaths bouquets and
braves. The parquette when they appeared, and
enthusiastic specimen of Young New threw his
hat upon the stage. 1t quickly returned in the
anne manner, and the demonstration must have been
ONE shat astonishing 10 the foreigners We believe
that the expression, You take my hat" 10 be
tirely American invention Bat it exciting
II the artists only successful in the Bar
Der of Seville" it made up to them by their
triumph.
1t would be hard to anaiyz this success and to say
how much of it belonged to the soprano the exact
quantity to be apportoned TO the tenor We have be-
fore given technical description Of Madame de ID
ORANGES voice and execution. Her execution Of Luca's
music brilliant in the extreme. Her opening
tina distinguished by correct intonatiop delicate
phrasng, and brilliant ornamentation In the bridal
scene she was extinguished by Edgardo; but she
achieved her greatest triumph in Lucias finest scene In
the third act where the music is precisely suited her
voice and method The paudits which rewarded her e
forts here were well deserved. She almost with
out dramatic power and merely sang the music of Luz
cha, without attempting to identify herself with the cha
racter. 1t difficult at times for to realize that
he was not hearing the gems executed in q con.
cert room. Sgnor Nitrate made very "a.
vorable impression. He 50 tenor robusto-his voice
is as powerful as that Of Benedict in his best
days, while his method is much better In the lower
and middle register the quality Of his voice Is hard but
his upper notes full and sweet. His execution OF
Edgars passionate appeal to the soul of his dead is
tress in the third act gwen with much feeling and
executed in manner which proved him q very superior
artist. He is not handsome In face figure. He is a
better actor than most tenors and played the bridal
scene very fairly. sigDor Morel was very good in
Ashton, and his opening air was 30 well given to
bring down the house. The opera not well given
in the minor details have right to expect at this
house-the chorus should be better drilled and better
dressed and the scenery, with the exception Of the last
scene not appropriate. The orchestra under the
efficient baton Of Sgnor Ardt was very good he is
Of the few conductors who to understand what
piano and pianissmo mean, and blends light and
shade bring out the best points OF the singers in
stead Of crushing them.