The New York herald., 1863-03-16
OPERAr1C AND THEATRICAL.


t,rwxev srcosss OF THE xAIETzEg TROUPE.
MANAGER Maretzek has acSevs.a signal trIunoh. H.s
operatic season in this city, Il Is now proved beyond
doubt will be successful ever witnessed at our
Academy Of Music The operas performed up the pre-
sent time proved Irresistible attractions the house
bong crowded to excess only the evenings but also
at the matinee upon which occasion the jam really
extraordinary We havo had tho "1rovatore,' the
fBalo in Mascnera" 'Ernan" and the "Travata" Yer
dis magnificent be supposed
from this fact that the troupe appear to great
advantage in tie soer lighter music of other favorite
maestros We TO have ample proof OF this Tonight
whom Norma" will be produced predict, with great
ecat Medor, Norma, must be indeed effective. Her
rare dramatic powers will have ru scope In this grand
role, while her execution OF tho music win bo admirable
In Havana where nothing short Of excellence satisfies the
apprecative but exigeant public, her in Norma"
beyond all precedent To add to the effectiveness Of
ths opera sgnor Mazzoloni will appear as Poo role
which, wcre no not most conscientious artist
and one evidently des rous OF pleasing the pub
ln, he might refuse 10 sing. We predict
immonse success for him. Though he has net much
20 sing what he docs most melodious and devereA In
hs ample style, will prove very attractive. The import
ance Of the part viii be enhanced by his rendition Of
Mile Snlzer, as Adegisa, VIII ably second Mcdori Tho
part one cineny calculated to suit tho powers Of this
young artist, whose pleasing and sympathetic voice will
doubt that the celebrated the second between
Norma aud Adelgsa the gem Of this most melodious Of
operas will be sung tonight by Medor and Sulzer most
admirably combining dramatic effect with the attraction
OF the Hne voices OF these favorite artistes.
signor Bachi, who the role Of Oroveso will
nd in this part ample opportunity to display his nne
voice as well as his great dramatic power Tho role like
that Polio, will be invested with additional interest
from the fact that eminent artist is willing ap-
m In apuh vuof IN hat
these parts-Poo and Oroveso--aro not considered
yrs; rs and that general thing they shrked by
Ast tenors bassos profundo who their talent
for creator displays That Sgnors Mazzoen and Biach
should be willing TO appear in these parts Is proof Of
their willingness to support their manager, and also
testimony Of their desire to do all in their power
60 crafty the public who have received them with such
warm approval These artists will receive their reward
inasmuch as they will undoubtedly appear great ad
vantage tonight. and viii thus be greeted with such
plaudits will reward any effort they may make We
are assured that the will bs rich the
peculiar nature Of tho work admits Of while tho orohes
Ira havpg fully rehearsed the musc will render it with
due force and ensemble. "Norma !" having been such
immense hit in Havana, we have no doubt will prove
most successful here.
The "Ballo In Mascheran which on last Monday eyeu-
Ing proved great attraction should advise
ger Maretzek to reproduce Upon it's first performance
sole Of Reinhart, unable TO sing, and hence signor
Ypolo appeared as his substitute and most pleasing
and effective one he doubtless Proved but still have
heard much Of Sgnor Benis rendition Of this role
we should advise another performance of tho Bao by all
means. The OF Mazzoleni the Count in this
opera immense Tho barcarole in the second act he
sang with such vivacy and expression to cause an
outblrst Of such applause have seldom heard
Academy. In fact the new troupe secm to have
aA~l
who, for the nonce have laid aside their usual codness
and applaud most heartily the deserving efforts Of Man.
ager Aarctzek's artists. Even at the Matinee where
hitherto applause unknown upon tho principle that
ladies not sufficiently energetic to give audible tokens
Of Satisfaction, the braves and clappng Of hands
kept up continually.
! The engagement OF Madame Guerrabolla by Manager
Aaretzek adds TO the present great attraction OF his
troupe. This artist is favorito in New York, hor hns
personal appearance and great dramatic power lending ad
ditiona interest TO the rd which she sings AS violets
in the "ravista" and especially Leonora in "LaFa.
vorita she emlnentIy successful Her acting in the
"Favorita" unsurpassed We have particulars
yet regarding her frst appearance, but understand IL
will take place next week. In connection with Mme.
Guerrabeas engagement hear the opera OF "Semra.
mis- mentioned.
Last Tuesday, at Irving Hail. Nile. Carotta Patti give
most brilliant farewell concert. She was presented
admirers Of her talent token Of the esteem felt
for artist about leave for indefinite period.
We predict most successful abroad for this lady,
who beyond all doubt, artist OF the highest order
The patrons Of music in New York will bo pleased to
hear that Manager Anschutz proposes giving short
OF German Opera at the Winter Garden theatre, and
chat there is great likelihood that new theatre win be
built for himor year. This announcement will
doubt crafty the Now York public.
Society for Poor Widows and 0rphans will be given
Irving Hall Thursday, March TO- with tho kind assist
OF the following artistsMessrs. s. b. Mills Bruno
woenhaupt, schreiber. Fr Bergner, Fr. Stems and
the New Yorker sangerbund
MIEsrRELs.
We but contn chronicle the unnaggng
OF Byants'. Woods and Hoolcy's Minstrel Halls which
elc hight crowded. This fact speaks volumes
for the ner II Of the performances.
Theatrical.
There has been considerable remark recently in regard
soho immense superiority Of the French style OF acting
over the best English artists We are told that
ehe French actors much more natural, fervid aud
animated than own, and tho advice Is constantly re
cra,cd tn players shoaid study the French nAodc
and adopt the ronch style. One critic, who has
"Ro;homag," acted in Paris, thinks Il stupid upon
Laura Keeues stage under the title OF Blondcto I"
Another critic who has the original Of Bosom
rricnds performed at Paris sarizes the Indifference
with which Mr.. Reynolds, a. Fcrvid, makes love
20 Mrs. Hoey Mrs. Union), q, waacks Others praise
che French because they do play TO tho a-
dcnce do not for the audience forget that there
such thing audience. These critics follow tho
example OF tho actors they cuogize-tney forget that
there Is such thing the audience The difference be
tween tho French and American styles Of acting
by the difference between the French and American aa
denccs few OF theatre gocrs have been 20 Paris
and have imbibed Partisan astos. Tho vast majority
however, have crossed the Reform tho ma
: lory, and the actors will soon be reformed also.
Until our audiences arc reformed IL viii DO In vain 10
Try TO induce our actors 70 adopt tho Frcnch syie
ho'Aomago" was no Doubt very lively In Paris, and
very duh here to people who had boon to Paris Bu.
wyf In Paris pretty actresses rang spicy songs In
-,fsgth0nagon-not cxaciIx inhe h.,,s