New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-08
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,

This ample and splendid building was amply Ana
splendidy filed last night, being the first Of the M
son, and introducing three new singers, Nsdam.
Frezzolini, soprano Mr.. Labocetta, tenor, and Mr.
CASTER baritone, as well as Mr. Anschutz an ossbes
ira, conductor fresh from Europe. The opera Va.
"Ls Sonnambuls," perfectly well adapted to disp.,
the several qualities Of the vocalsts.
There has been so much said abou. the failCse q
Madame Frezzolins powers, that we were prepared
to hear nothing but wreck of VOICE. The result
was, however better than we expected. Madans
Frezzonis voice is not fresh; il has been injured.
along with many Others in the ultra decamatosy school
which has grown up within the lsst few years but
still there is enough left to show that she is great
artist. As we have to deal with memorable facts We
must cay that we did not hear full, voluminous
luscious note, surcharged with lyrical passion, frsnnd
with beauty; but we noted great delicacy, refined
intensity, and pathos within quiet sphere.
In the first solo, the clear, nice delivery Of
the recitative at once indicated the cx.
qusiely trained artist. The slow movement wss
elegantly rendered, but the fast not we-a certain
rapid descent of notes in place not being quite &C.
curate The duet at the end of the first act placed
Madame Frezzolin higher in the esteem OF the au.
derce. The duet in the chamber scene, being sub
dued expression, was thoroughly well rendered. Tae
concerted piece which followed was tearfuly beauti
full, but deficient in abandonment in the slow move
ments. The finale in action demands the utmost ply
sical prowess and passionate vehemence, and these
were wanting. Indeed the refined, ladylike charac.
terstics of Madame Frezzolni were never laid aside
for any ultra hearty buxom, rural breadth OF grief or
Joy, such az Amina-a passionate peasant-may DO
supposed to have; though an under-current Of
eympathy lay in her musical tone and style. The 6na
slow movement-given in The dreamy haze Of SON.
nambusm, when the soul refuses clear converse with
the outward word-was quite within the range OF her
power but the transition to the ecstatic finale showed
the cid want. In o word, Madame Frezzoini has
come few years too late to this country to do herself
full ustice. nation, whose heart and head ere
young, requires than does Europe, fresh voices
a. the symbol of youth ard love. There, herarchica
responsibilities, ead old memories and an.ecedents,
may cause an artist whose bloem is impaired v
DO aiectonately considered, but here NOT.
We think it probable that considering how well
Madame Fezzolni was received last night, she may
have hold on the admiration of large portion Of
the musically -cultivated opera-goers. Ia person,
Mac anne Frezzolni is attractive fine Roman face,
well.delineated figure good carriage, and d,stngt
style It is well to hear such artists in Belins oveH
music; for the later singers seem TO be losing the
gradations of grace and agility in the muscular throey
Of defamation.
The new tenor Labocetta has what the Italians cell
graceful in cOntradistnction TO forcibe, voice. II
very sweet, has great command of the upper notes;
executed the few rapid ones that occur in manner
which showed that Rossini would bear to be rendered
by the artist. OF the precise rank of this singer
we forbear to speak, as he was suffering with coh
and hOarseness.
The Baritone, Caster, made hit. Hehss good,
round sympathetic, manly voice; not utra-potsnt Or
tragically grand, but complete in its class. He eiug
very well, too. The VI rariS0 was uprosriousym.
cored.
1t would be great oversight in noticing the enter
prise of Messrs. Ulmann, Thalberg and Strakosch--
the managers of the Academynot to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
orchestral Conductor, Mr. Anschutz. He is master
of bis professions he is quick. firm, mercura, precise
and all alive His readings were frequently remsrks-
bic. The ghost chorus, as accompanied, was par
ticular case in point.
The artists received ovation at the close OF the
performance. The has opened brilliantly, and
the friendly interest manifested in the opera promises
continuation Of such good luck.