The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-09
Academy or rIusic-Don Giovanni.

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$50 ,445.
Academy or Music-Don Giovanni.
Notwithstanding general increase Of prices through
out the house, there another immense audience
last night to witness tho production Of Don Giovanni.
The influences OF fashion and OF novelty have had no
effect upon the popularity of this opera Written far
back the year 1887 is greater favorte to-day than
IL when Hrst put upon the stage n Prague, under
title OF the Dissoluo Punton AT ea time Haydn felt
called upon support the merits Of Mozart composer
attacked through the medium CT this fine composition
The votares Of routine and those who could distinguish
the innovations Of genius only the alterations OF extrav
gance, condemned the work which has since established
so firm hold on the popular favor. The verdict Of
improved and moro discriminating public taste has
stamped as one OF tho nobest efforts in instrumental
science that has ever been made by any composer.
The vocal features Of the work form it's least
Although the airs Light and sparkling they could not
in themselves have elevated to its present place amongst
the standard compositions Of Its kind is the orchestral
effects which impar its greatest charms, Astounding
they do in fine conceptions and arrangements There
other features which account for its popularity with
the who have not learned appreciate its scientific
merits Its melodramatic construction, the breadth and
vigor OF its deneationspresenting in Don Giovanni and
Leporelo two bold and srikngy original of the
sex, and in Donna Anna Donna Evirs and Zeriina
turcc strongly OF the
oher-and its magnificent choral aud scenic effects,
all calculated to seize hold Of and impress the magma
tons Of those who unable distinguish the qualities
for which the piece really remarkable. is for these
that the opera only be produced at inter
yas for the variety Of talent and the elements necessary
TO produce Instrumental and scenic combinations
grand scale too costly for any other than cstab
shmen possessing the present Academy
to attempt
1t was suppose, the accident which detained Ma
dame Gazzanga here and the timely arrival of Mile.
Ghioni, which induced Mr. Uiman to bring for
ward q Don Giovanni" thus early in tho season.
Ordinarily this opera is held back to revive the dying
attraction Of protracted With houses
such as Mile. Piccoiomin has been drawing since
the commencement of hcr engagement, necessity of
this sort had arisen and have therefore, thank tho
management for having given the highest treat which
is within the scope OF tho Italian lyrical drama 10 afford
Rarely since this opera has been put upon the stage has
been represented with effective In all its parts
that Of last night. With Piccolomni a. Zorna Madame
Gazzsnxa Donna Anna, Mile Ghioni Donna Evra,
sgnor Gasscr Don Giovanni Carl Formes Leporelo
and sgnors Gasparoni and Lorini in the other male
r6ls, might truly be said that all the vocal beau.
ties Of the opera had full justice done them or the
orchestral and choral effects 1t only necessary to say
that they under the control Of that accomplished and
conscientious conductor Herr Anschutz, who is never
satisfied unless he gives the most perfect Interpretation
possible TO his score.
In the whole range Of Nile. Pccoomini's repertoire
there perhaps character which better suited her
powers than that of Zerlina The is always within
the compass Of her voice. and the h,ronc features OF the
part precisely those ia which she most excels In
roles requiring the display Of exubcrani gaycty and coquc
try she s unsuasable and the rustic grsces Of zerna
could have had more pleasing lively exponent Ia
Il m.
trance, she sang with vivacty and ioyonsness which
every one The Ia 81 darem was also adm ra.
bly, gvcn-thc play OF her features and Of her rest
less figure imparting additional character 70 the
Tho Allegro" was sung with an straia contagious 10
witness, and besides perfectly executed Tho Bait,
Bat was quite Lsblcsu in III way. The CARA itself
only remarkable for the beauty Of the vioncelo
panment, but Mic. Piccolomin renders 1T the
/ vehicle Of one OF the charming exhibitions
Of rustic coquetry and peshness that Il IS possible
| 10 conceive. IL Is IN such caprcious, mpulslve
parts that she Is effective, the hcartncss and buoy
ancy OF her nature carrying her naturally through phases
d rScsv rc.sn ~
under such circumstances The audience should have been
carried away By their enthusiasm and accord 10 her
4 after the redyas oa,iao = tumuluous encore.
Madame Sarzsnigas pcuna Anna might have been
more effective performance The part y al all times nm
nngraeioos one and the difficulties OF the music not
easily overcome. SUI she infused into the part the
dramatic eAnestness which ia general marks her Efforts
The new dsJpfanie Mile Gb,oni an artist Of console
rsbe personal attractions, With pure soprano voice,
remarkable for lie sweetness aa ccarness rather than for
s power Her in,onscn y correct aud her style finished
In the trio protsgge giusto ceo," she made most "a
vorabe impression by the elegance and o her
ecuton her Donna Evra Is 10 DO taken fair les, of
her capabilities she will prove great acquisition 10 the
i Academy.
Casters Don Giovanni very striking representa-
ton. Its just the qualities Of voice which adapted
10 the role his broad style and nnc execution
dcrcd u complete in dramatic point ~ view. The
drinking song the serenade aeh Ncn ALA nnestra"
both given most effectively tho latter bringing out
all the sweet and sympathetic properties Of his msgn
4 cent organ.
Notwithstanding that he aboring under indsposi
ton. fOrmcs Lporcllo missed nothing &c the buoyant
hilarious pecuariucs u this admirable artist who feels
much nj home Ia such parts II they were written
pressly for him OF tho Oavo of Sgnor Lorni, the Ma
seto ~ sgnor Gasparon and the Commandaiorc Of Herr
wenllch, We baye only room 10 add that they were
/ very creditably oiled.
The ball room splendid tabcan, and the dane
lng 81 Mile Soto added much have
already stated, the choral effects superb, the sing
ing class Of the Academy consisting of three hundred pa
pits, having been brought into requiston this
/ BROADWAY TnauK-MR. HAcKrn-This eminent co.