The New York herald., 1863-03-25
Musical.
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bellinas oks doxs, "Norms isso familiar toths pub
c that any enasavor point out the peculiar besutes Of
this composition were futile. We shaa simply oonnns
this notice recital Of the Of Manager
Maretzeks artists in tho opera. We had expected most
brilliant and pleasing rendition Of "Norma" on Monday
night; but even most sanguine anticpations were
surpassed by q performance which was admirable A
since the commencement Of the season IN immense au
dience hled the Academyt would be more appropriate
70 say overcrowdcd the house It was certainly
as appreciative and fashionable an audience
filled the Academy. Before entering into any &C
count OF the individual performances, we wish 70
praise the ensemble and great power Of the orchestra as
well the elective chorusos, which gave unequivoca
signs OF careful and repeated rehoarsas. The mise
all that could be desired by the most ersgeant
hdbitae OF the Academy.
Medori tho Priesess achieved most cnyiable sue
She sang the sCasta Diva admirably betraying
exquisite feeling and power She loudly appiauded,
and forced 10 an encore by continued demands from
the public In the second act the duo between Medor
Norma and Mile Sulzer Adelgsa reused the audience
10 display or enthusiastic applause which must
have been most gratifying 70 tho artists. We have
not space to enumelate the many beauties Of
Medoris Norma. We can but assert that we
have It surpassed for dramatic force.
while her rendition Of the music OF the role beyond
all doubt maserly In the third surpassed in in
tensity Of dramatic acting any artist have
in the role OF Norma The audience worked up 70
pitch before observed at Academy Of Music
Aso 80 Huvaso"s lA"s VIC siVa
powers She acted the with Judgment and rendered
the music pieasingly We would here take the liberty Of
suggesting Mile Sulzer that scarcely possible that
bustles and crinolines fourished among the primitive
Druids, and would advise her by all TO lay aside
these modern appcndages OF fashion when appearing as
Adeigisa. Hoops spoil the illusion.
Signor Mazzoeni as Polio, was all we expected he
would be. He sang with power and purity
which proved him finished artist. The role,
though secondary, became when represented BY
him, OF the chiet attractions OF the opera The
continuous applause which the public showered upon his
efforts proved how great his success. Hts acting Is
really worthy Of commentator. We have seldom wit
messed ia operatc performer such complete attention
TO every gesture motion which add TO the full
preston Of the character represented An artist ID de-
serving OF all praise who exhibits in this matter
continual desire please the audience and are certain
that the public will agree with that herein Sgnor MAJ
zoleni surpassed by OF his profession equaed by
but very few.
signor Biachi, oroveso, sang and acted the
role with great power and dramatic effect. We
dwell upon these qualities because for some time we
have been unaccustqmed to them, and with desire
TO make invidous comparisons. It is difficult matter
to avoid something approaching comparative criticism
when mentioning operas recently performed here by
should bear this in mind.
Taken whole. may safely assert that the opera
Of Norma, rendered Monday night by the Maretzck
troupe. equal TO any previous performance Of Bel
lins great work In New York. The applause bestowed
by the public upon the artists throughout the whole OF
tho opera bears out In this assertion.
TO night we are to have LINDA d Chamounix,' and
Thursday the Maretzck troupe give the "Ballo" In
Brooklyn.