Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-23
m,IIe Urso,s nenefit.

Since the days Of Jenny Lad We have not witness
ed so much musical enthusiasm manifested
when the ticket Office opened at the Theatre on
"Wednesday morning. The seats were taken not
by single ones nor by couples, but by scores; and
when evening came, the house was fed with one
of the most fashionable audiences to be had in this
pot very questionable city.
The peculiar circumstances, however, under
which Mile Urso appeared, the remarkable musical
gifts which she is acknowledged on all hands to
possess, together with the able and accomplished
artists by whom she assisted, would, we imag'
inc, stir up musical Juror in almost any communi-
~ where music is appreciated.
The peculiarly exquisite expression with which
G'Ie UrIo executes the most beautiful gems from
the best operas, has made her great avorite not
only with our professional and amateur musicians,
but with all the musc-loving and theatre going
population 10 the city. She is certainly destined
to a equally wide with that Of her most dis
tinguished predecessors.
The great success with which Mrs. Letitia Macrea-
~ acquitted herself in the volunteer services rem
dered by her on this occasion is worthy Of special
notice.
Her voice is naturally u,ezzO soprano, but has
been cultivated till it includes almost the entire
register of corGito and pure soprano; or, in lsn-
guage less technical, it has unusually wide COM
pass. In almost every voice there is defect in
some part of the register-sone of the notes are
too nasal and others too thio; but in Mrs Macreas
rvs we were unable to discover anything of this
character on the contrary, its tones are true and
very full. Her pieces, on this occasion, were se-
lecred from the highest orde. of music ever heard
in this country; aud she executed them with skill
aud grace altogether unlocked for by her audi
tors.
The Gndante movement in AN Aeie PregLiere, "
was sung with Judgment, with clear articulation,
and with skllfuI execution while the s,accato
ment 10 the same piece, beautifully distinct and
gave to the entire piece an admirable expression.
AM ron guinge:" The dndanfe movement in
this, one Of Belinis most beautiful productions,
quires a voice we'll sustained aad delicstely modu-
lated; and we are sure if BeIini himself had heard
the hadam's rendering, he would have realized
that the true expression Of his beautiful creation
ADlinG had been found In the allegro movement,
where Anina wakes up and finds the realization
of her happiness, the transition was made with a
light, joyous and happy expression, which mpart-
ed thrill of pleasure to every cultivated musical
ear in the house.
Mrs. Nacrery sang two ballads 70 which she
gave a genuine and earnest expression-one void Of
all Notwithstanding herself entirely to the
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powers by superfuous touches, which always inter-
fere with ballad melody. The first Of these y as
kathleen Mavourueen," which was rendered with
a sympathetic sweetness Of tone which gave great
satisfaction to all who familiar with the song.
The other was MARY ofthe Glen, a song which
we believe is quite new. 1t was sung with play,
full and a coquettish expression that admirably acs
corded with the sentiment OF the song. 1t is well
known in this community that Mrs. Macreary has
been cultivating instrumental music long time,
but her vocal training has been limited, having
been confined to three months tuition under Seig
nor Bagioli, of New York, from whom alone she
acquired her method.
just here We have a suggestion. Mrs. Escreary
has time and again volunteered her services here
for the promotion Of charitable objects and think
it due to her to recognize these services by i'm
proving the present opportunity to offer her sub
staDtia benefit. The reasons for doing this now
are obvious.
The piano solo performed by Miss Coolidge at
the commencement Of the second part was a fine
piece Of music, executed with taste and skill. OF
Mr.. Taylor, who always does bis part WELL il is un-
necessary for US TO speak, since his ability as p-
Hnist has been 50 long and well established.