The New York herald., 1862-04-24
Academy OF Music.

II il some time since the ssFigia di Rsggimento',
was given at this house. Tho role Of Maria 10
not that the class of artists with whom We are
usually favored here much to undertake. II was
with curiosity. therefore, that went night
TO how Miss Kellogg would acquit herself In IL.
Being out Of ~ ue Of parts In which she has made
her greatest successes, and demanding, besides,
vvacity and coqusry than belong her temperament
own that we did not expect much from her. We
agreeaby disappointed. Although hcr version Of
tie character exhibited but little Of the archness and
abandon Of Piccolomin-we will not say Of Jenny Lind
who was unapproachabls in tho part-t still lively
and natural. Her voice in the opening scenes sx
hbited svidsnces OF little fatigue; but this soon
or and in the duett with Tonic and in the cofn
parir heard to its usual advantage The aria was
delivered with considerable feeling and warmly ap
pauded In tho rataplan chorus Miss Kellogg displayed
good deal OF quot achness and welded her drumstcks
in such excellent time as to insure Tho fa
duott with Sulpizio in tho second act, was not
given with much comic effect as it might have been
but IL sufficiently amusing to induce tho audience to
call for its repetition. In tho remainder Of her perform
there was nothing to especially call for rsmark On
the whole the role was we'll sung and acted thoughas
will be judged from what we have said is not entitled
to rank among Miss Kellogss happiest efforts.
much upon Imake up and by play as upon vocal
sxcellence-attcntion TO details is Of importance
known for any liberties to be taken with IL.
Miss Kellogg lust night from IL that article Of male
attire which after marriage ladies' are provcrbiay said
be inclined TO assume, but which before we'll after
that important change In her condition Is indispensable
to tho viyaudero wo hope tho hint will not be lost
upon hor.
In the role OF Tonic Brsnol has much scope for the
display of his admirable vocal qualities What no mad
sing however, for him the larger share of tho honors
Of the evening" The rcmanZa from the "Lombard"
which he introduced in the second act, the gem
OF the performance, and rapturously encored.
The audience seemed determined 10 make up TO him by
the increased warmth OF their applause for the slight
nhdeliy which they had been guilty OF towards him
The occasion of the debut Of the tenor II is worth
whle for avore artist to encounter these occasional
csprices the public his value becomes increased
in their eyes when they have had time to analyze their
Impressions Brgnoli is to the enori d grd,id who
clsionay invade bis prerogativss what Mario or
Giugin Is TO the same class OF asprants abroad His
position here is that cannot be shaken long
chooses to hold IL. Ho has IL by his superiority
Singer and by his qualities as hightoned gentle
man. After seven years passed. among U.S. in
which he has contributed largely to the enjoyment
| time that some testimonial in the shape Of q
complimentary benefit otherwise should bo
offered him. We throw out the suggestion believing that
has only 10 bo mado to be warmly seized upon by the
hosts OF personal friends and admirers whom IL
has been hs good fortune to acquire during his soourn
| here.
One word moro about tho opera. Although continued
hoarseness merred 10 extent the Supzio Of Susn
omit TO do justice his excellent imperso
nation of tho part other respects. In characters Of
this kind he has superior and his comic rendering Of
contributed greatly TO the amusement OF the audisnce
On Friday tho "Favorlta' will DO given in New York
and Saturday the "Fglia in Brooklyn, these being
positively the last nights Of opera for the present
| Ia the two cities.