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

The "Lueia Dc Lammsrmoor" OF Donizetti was Riyen
at the Academy Of Mufc last evening, the night Of
the new season. under the direction Of Mr. Jasobsohu
The house was full, though not crowded on ssms
Of the "Trovatore' and civilian Te' 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 Mme de
Ia Grange Edgardo, sgnor Nitrate, (hs 6rst appearance
in America Ashton sigpor Morel. 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
We have Witnessed fer long time Nine. de la Grange
and sgnor 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 York threw his
hat upon the stage. 1t quickly returned in the
manner, and the demonstration must have been
shat astonishing 80 the foreigners, believe
that the expression, You take my hat" 10 be
tirely an American invention. Bat 1t was exciting
II the artists only successful in the Bar
Der Of Seville" 1t was made up to them by their
triumph.
1t would be had to apaly 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
tina distinguished by correct intonatop delicate
phrasng, and brilliant ornamentation. In the bridal
scene she was extingushed by Edgardo; but she
achieved her greatest triumph in Lucias finest scene in
the third act where the music 10 precisely suited to her
voice and method The piaudts which rewarded her ef
forts here well deserved. She almost with
out dramatic power and merely sang the music of Luz
cha, without attempting to identify herself with the cha
ractr 1t difficult at times for to realize that
he was not hearing the gems executed in a
cert Sgnor Nitrate made a very ia.
vorabe impression. He So 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 mis-
tress in the third act gwen with much feeling and
executed in manner which proved him . 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. signor Morelli very good in
Ashton, and his opening cir 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
aressed and the scenery with the exception of the last
scene not appropriate The orchestra, under the
efficient baton of Signor Ardid was very good He is
Of the few conductors who to understand what
piano and pianissimo mean, and blends light and
shade bring out the best points o. the singers in
stead Of crushing them.