Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-12

probably uniformed in relation to the musical
reputation of this great singer who is to take par
in Thalberg's concert, Monday evening Jan 10
We have made the following selections from
New York and Philadelphia papers, noticing her
first appearance in those cities =
The name of this artist, one of the first contral-
ii in Europe, has long been familiar to u.s. Born
in Greece, she received her musical education in
Naples, and made her debut at Milon, achieving a
veritable success. Since that time she has sung
in almost every European capital, and was al
ways happy IN suitlng the popular taste of each.
When in Paris. last year, she sung al the italian
Opera, aud extinguIshed Frezz0iini. Rossni
wrote her complimentary letter. Madame
d Angr has tne figure and splendid stage
presence Her face is of the true Greek type,
striking, impressive, and winning at the same
time, Her voice is offull rich quality and great
compass her low notes reminding US of albomi,
and the upper register much like that of sopra-
no. her pronunciation in English was without
perceptible foreign accent She achieved de.
served success, aud Will be a most valuable addi-
ton to NJ. Thalberg's capital concert company
Ne1o York Herald.
Mad d'Angri possesses massive contrato
voice. so very decided in its character that one is
apt to open his ewes as well as his ears when she
begins to sing. A few more such voices would
tuIn the heads of composers, and make them, like
BosSini, forget the more common fascination of
tue SUI Iduos anu ldtnOln Ine ueptDS aid SuSCep-
tibillty OF the contralto Mad. d'Angri in her an
pearance, is singuarly fresh and prepossessing =
She breathes nobly, defanty, and looks around
her with the consciousness of triumph, but with
none OF the vulgar assurance which is apt to ac-
company it Her execution is admirable, per-
tecty distinct, torcible, and brilliant Net0 York
Times.
Thespecial novelty of the evening was Mad
dAngri, the Italian contrato, She is Oriental
looking facewise and otherwise solid and we'll
developed. a few notes showed her to be first.
rate artist, endowed with a round, rlch extern
sive, clear organ, and quickly emotional nature ;
and her method and style very fine. She made
complete success.-Nes0 York Tribune.
MADAME D ANGRI-A dark haired dark eyed
dame, with meaning look, wiDnmg smile, and
plenteous person-is vocalist of the first rank
The noble voice, the large and simple style of mu.
steal elocution, the air of quiet confidence, and
the expression of reserved power BETRAYED at
once the first rate artist Mad. dangers voice is
an absolute eontralto, very full and powerful in
the middle and lower reg ster. Its capacities for
passional expressions unlimited and these are
developed by dramatic, declamatory style of the
best Italian school. fer enunciation and pro.
nunciatlon are matchless. -Neao York Cour,ey.
and Enquirer.
The singing of Mad, D'Angri was most equi-
site. Her voice, rich and powerful contralto, is
at the same exec edingly pleasing and flexible, and
Neio YORK. Journal of Commerce.
To voice of surprising depth and richness, she
adds great facility Of execution, and passionate
yet polished style of delivery Her lower notes
reach almost to the tenor register. In person she
is progressing and well-lormed. - Neso York
Express.
Mad. Elena d'Angri presents to us a splendid
figure, an intellgently expressive face superb
voice, an irreproachable style, and power of ex
ecution unsurpassed by any artist who has yet
visited us. In dramatic expsesson, with the sole
exception of Grlsi we have never had her equal
Her voice is charming in its quality and grand
in its quantity. Her styie-islarge and her meth.
cd in the best school, and she possesses that great
and Swaying power of electrfying and subduing
her hearers Her success has been triumphant.
-NeW YORK Illustrated Ne,oS.
The debut in America of Mad. Elena d'Anqri
took place on Thursday evening last. A great
musical feast provided for tae occasion, and
partaken of by thousands with a relish they will
never forget. The debutante, fair Grecian pos.
sessing form of exqsite and rather yoluptuous
beauty, face classically lovely, eyes of danger
Gus darkness, and teeth of pearly whiteness and
a tout ensemble, capable of inspiring young poe,
| with the most ardent phrenzy, received, of course
cordial welcome on her appearance. The first
few notes that hoated from her throat, con, ineed
| all of its transcendent quail ty. 1t is one of the
| greatest volumes, richness, and passionate ex-
| preston ever heard. Her ample chest seems
| toglve her great power, and she sings with NJ
! physical effort, but with much spontaneous feel
| ing and impsssioned defamation. In htr ex-
| preston OF the pathetic she perfect, and heI
| execution OF many floral passages marvel
lousy certain and ravishlngly sweet-Phltadet.
pItG Bulletin.