The New York herald., 1862-09-23
ADJUSTMENTS LAST EVENING.
Academy OF Music.
pEBIIr or MISS CARLOTTA PATTI.

DEBUT OF MISS cARLorTA PATTI.
There was splendid house last night to welcome TO
the stage member Of family which has been
long identified with musical affairs in this country and
which bids fair in the future to reflect upon us somo
portion Of the artistic prestige which Italy, France
and Germany have hitherto monopolizcd Viewed IN
this light, well in reference to the unquestonable
merits Of the fair asprant for lyrical honors not sur
prsng that the debut OF Miss Patti should have excited
among community than usual interest
BellDis operas in general best suited TO the
class OF singers whom the French style chdnteus eJes
They wanting in those noble orchestral effects
unaded by which the action OF the stage rarely rises
to the level Of grandeur. On the other hand they are
full OF the happest poetic inspirations in the form OF de-
lcious Melodies and therefore frequently ahord
test Of vocal excellence than the higher class Of compo
stons For this most OF the great artists who have
risen fame within the last quarter Of century have
included OF his In their rsperoi,es
In the role OF Amna, Malbran Sontag posiani Gasser
and Jenny Lind their greatest successes II is part
which requires extended compass of voice. great hcxib
ty and judgment TO resist the temptation TO overcharge
with forue its beautiful meloIes IL demands, moreo
ver sentiment and feeling with fair share Of personal
attractions and youhfulness of appearance.
In reference 10 all thoso qualities the choice by
Miss Patti Of this role FOR her debut was an ex
ccedingly happy one. Iier voice takes a great
range, and is wonderfully aglo in execution. She
is young, she is preIty and she has all
that freshness and apparent locee which are essen
ta to the realization Of the librests IDEAL The only
doubt that remained TO be solved in her regard was
whether tho novelty OF her situation and unlanlary
with stage usages would not paralyzo her powers
render the effort failure OF, at all events dctrac
greatly from her Thanks to her fine musical
organization and the careful training Of Sgnor scola she
has triumphantly passed the ordeal.
iratin ha nrfis Of ua
plain the curiosity excited among the female portion
of the audience to how far the physical diiculty
which she has been recently aborng Ind been
overcome. On her entrance every eye was strained to
watch the in which she would advance towards
the ooughts. Although the limp still plainly per-
ceptibe, there wonderful Improvement, and the
plaudts of welcome with which she received
rsdoubed from surprise at the facility with which she
moved. The first few phrases of recitation which
she uttered were almost ndistinct from nervous.
ness; but after few moments this wore of
and her opening cavatina was delivered with ali
the ease and brilliaucy which she is accustomed
to display in her vocal efforts. There magkei
difference in the volume of her Voice in the reci,atve
passages md her singing fact to be accounted for by
her TO the stage. In her bye play too, there
was little restraint; both these defects viii dsap-
pear when she becomes at home in her parts. Even it
was she gathered strength and confidence the
spirit cold be expected under the In
the finale OF the first she made marked impression
and the curtain fell amid enthusiastic applause, which
was continued until she brought out to receive
fresh ovation in the form Of floral offerings.
In the second act she sustained herself ad-
mlEably throughout, singing charmingly, and in the
mill scene, the most trying ordeal that artist
pass through, she thrillingly effective. Her
rondo capally delivered, and derived fresh beauties
she left artstcay most satisfactory ono, aud only
increased tho regret that there should still the
slightest physical bemsh ON sofair performance. Al
the close Of the opera she again called before the
curtain.
Tie Evino or the evening SigEor Sbriglia, who,
amongst his other rccommenda ions had the merit
OF thinking less OF himself than Of the debtdnc whom
lie gave most effective support. OF susins Rodolpho
need scarcely say that IL was usual, broad, vgor
ous, and excc'lently sung The conductor Muzio
who made tho OF the limited resources at his dis
posa.
Miss Patti will appear on Wednesday In Lucia, and
win be supported on this occasion by Brignoii.
Wanack,s Theatre-school for Sea ndaI.
The rendering Of this fine aud inexhaustbc old play at
walacks last night the unqualified appreciation of
full and distinguished audielce The particular feature
OF the evening the Sir Peter Tcaze of Mr. John Gil
bert place Of that old avore Sir Peter the ova
and genial Blake. Mach therefore was expected OF Mr.
Gilbert the assumption Of this character ap
pearancc and when say that the house perfectly
satisfied with his execution Of the part believe
we only doing simple justice to this careful and
finished actor, aud to his critical and discriminating
dencc The Sir Peter Of Gilbert is the polished old gen.
tcnan Of the capital and the epoch represented. "The
very age body OF the tme not less carefully
studied his department and conversation than the
admirable Of all the characters from FIRST TO last
Of the merits Of Mrs. Hoeys LAZY Teaze, Lester WAL
lacks Charles Surface Fisher Joseph Smiths Sir Oliver
Hollands Moses, and to the end Of the list 1t
needless to inform the reader. They unexccption
ably good and all harmoniousIy adapted TO the complete
Of thc elegant entertainment which the manage
had In the arrangement Of the and the
getting up Of the costumes and all the details Of the play
An old comedy costumcd and performed at walacks,
treat comprising much Of agreeable historical
instruction with the most pieasurabe intellectual
alton. Bulwcr's delightful comedy Of "Money" this 1
evening.