The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-14
Marine Court.

AUbiCAL uiSCORD-NO SUNG No PAY-THE ITALIAN
OPERA ROUPE IN COURT.
Before Hon. Judge Mccarthy, without jury.
March 13.-Guisppe Patan,a and Eliza Deli Patania,
VIM. H. Paine.--This was An action for 1854 a ba-
lance alleged to be due contract for services of Mms
Patsnia 10 the middle of January 1856, soprano
ccnprara ut the Italian Opera, of which the defend
esee II was adraitte that the plaintiffs agent
CAriDi exceeded hr power in engaging Mme PAtaais il
Paris at the rate of ~ 500 per month It was also ad
mat ne was paid up to The st Of 1885,
did not notify N. Patana that the services under the
contract, were not wanted by him until after he had
concert.
Max Maretzex examined dsposed-Fhat he has been
oOnd to first prma dcnna if there two parts she
tskes second; in 1.-THE Prophetic" there two prina
primaria; in sonnambuia" Elise is the comprimaria;
have heard Madame Patans sing part Of Berta In Tne
Prophe;e."
O. Is she competent to fill the role Of Berta in the Pro-
pAet? A. think she may be- in theatre Of smaller
Of ss importance than the Academy Of Music in this
O. Is she competent fulfil her part of the contract
A. think che could in smaller theatre; not in the
Academy Of Music.
Cross exsmined-The Academy Of Music belongs to
FIRST class theatres in Italian music and opera in the
world began 10 assume that charaster since Iabore
Parodi Stntaz Grisi and Albon here; II. Arditi
was leader Of the orchestra when it first opened
succeeded him about three months after 1t opened
Madame first appeared there about the middle end
Of November, 1885, the opera ofthe
Berta and once at concert in the Academy; led the
the second occasion DON'T roColleCt
was spplauded by the public believe she not sp-
phuded 1T the concert never the defendant throw
her bouquet Of flowers Made Hensler played the part
OF ccmprimaria before and after Madame Patania it is
our habit to send to to appear at rehearsal such
IS "No 2 she appeared at two rehearsal 10 the
Prophet and for charitable concert she rehearsed
once, and appeared twice the "Prophe about week
after appearing in the prophet she appeared in
cert ON Sunday the concert charitable for the
ft ST. Vincent de Paus there also at that
Madame In Grange Macame Didiee, Mile Henster, Mes
does Madame La Grange rank A. First rate. O. How
Miss Hensler? A. Very promising. Q. How Madame
Dddiee? A. She Is good too. O. How Aoreiii2 A. Good,
higniol 10 good. Q. How is Salviani9 A. Very bad
(laughter,) told him 80; he is in Paris; have
heard Madame Patania sing and do not think she can
perform the part of comprimaria.
Angeh Torrani deposed-f am chorus master Of the
Italian Opera at the Academy Of Music; have been in
the music business all my life time; know Madame
compIimaris in the New York Academy.
LuceiaIno Abetis Professor of Music and Singing-T
have been in the habit of teaching Brgnio others
mentioned; Italian have lived four years In
Paris and in Naples; have heard Madame p sing
in Boston, her second appearance in the "Prophet;'
beard her rehearse for the concert Madame La Grange
and Madame Patania were both applauded; there
great applause In the duet in the "Prophet my opinion
she has gtod voice, II an is necessary to sing
music judge Of the capacity Of singer In opera;
in my judgment she capable and very good in the
rehearsal for the concert she has sufficient voice and
very good talent, than Ia necessary for compri-
maria
Mariana Manzocchi gave similar testimony as to the
capabilities Of Madame Patania
The Judge reserved his decision until Saturday morning