The New York herald., 1863-05-18
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC
'Toner Petroilas beautiful opera was giyon at the
matinee last Saturday with great success The house
filed by most fashionable audience tho display Of
toilets being unusually brilliant. The audience was cor
tainy the largest Of tho As general thing but
little applause is bestowed upon the artists at matinee:
but 10 this instance the ladies applaudod heartily
Madame GuerrabeIa, as lone appeared TO better I'd.
vantage than in any other role We have seen her
in. sho song admirably, dressed the character 70
perfection, and acted IL with great discrimnation
and effect She gave different reading Of the role froa
that adopted by NINE. Medor Whereas the latter was
fiery and impassioncd Nine. Gucrrabea was all sotns
and portrayed the tenderness Of the loving maiden with
great fidelity to nature. In the between Giauoo
and herself, where, intoxicated by the poisonous phsr
he insults her. she acted admirably Her and grief
werc depicted with artistic skill, and she was fairly sa
titled to share the applause which the public bestowed %
heartily upon this Nine. Gucrrabela betrayed
great judgment In making attempt 10 be forci.
bic at the expense Of the tender character Of
the role. She sang with feeling aud her per-
formance all the enjoyable. In the first act
she rendered tho "LAmor admirably, and was warmly
appauded Ia fact throughout the opera she sang with
undoubted success being heard to advantage In the con-
certed music and meeting At all times with evidences Of
the approval Of the large and appreciatvs audience
Before speaking of the other artists would sincerely
advise Mr. Nsretzek to give at least weeks more oe
opera. With clone he can draw succession Of fal
houses while, be to produce favorite operas
yet given this winter he could we believe revive
the enthusiasm Of the public and end successfully his
We regret that with such attractions ~
he he should have made up mind 10 Close the
Academy after tonight, when "IoBe will be given Tor
the last time.
To return 10 Saturdays performance Signor Mazzoeni
certainly nds in the role Of Gauco OF his greatest
triumphs. Apart from the ine music, be has In this
character unusual opportunities for displaying his rare
dramatic talent Never single instance oyersseppnR
the natural he yet beyond all have ever witnessed
In an operate artsta perfect actor The scene In the
second act where Gauco falls intoxicated the hands
OF an unskilful artist would degenerate As acted By
Mazzoeni II Is triumph Of art. With great intelligence
be avoids aught that might shock the most refined,
and yet fully carries out the idea Of the composer 10
this dramatic talent added 10 his really fine, manly
voice which renders sgnor Mazzolens performances 10
attractive. T
Nile. Sulzcr. as Nydia Is also most pleasing In this
opera. She Is an crfiae possessing ane voice, with
great cultivation, and she with spirit and Judgment
She was warmly applaudcd throughout the opera.
signors Bellin and BACH nuke up most powerful
cast FOR this week. They have become great fayoritss
since the advent Of the Marezck troupe They both sins
and act with energy, and successful In eclng
the warmest applause.
We hear with pleasure that may expect the re-en.
saeomens Of Madame Medori and all the artists above
named for next fall, when Mr. Maretzek will commence
long opsratic New York can certainly support
during tho entire winter and in the most liberal manner
any management so euterprisIng as Mr. Mare,zcks has
proved.
IRVING HALL.
The grand anniversary Gottschslk concerts bssan on
saturday at Irving Hall With complimentary benefit 10
Mr. L. y Harrison. We take pleasure stating that both
he matinee and the evening concert very successful
We have not specs enter into the details Of shs psr
Iornance, which really admirable. NJ. cosssonax
'laysd ~ only he can play. To praise bic psnsoe
wers ussless-is was above praise. He wss san.soV
ided By Misses Earnstchs and :Krehsovn' - ~.
harry eandsrsep. an plsnisss of rsss merit. MADAME
,Ansr, ~ 4. ~ usual most eascsavs ssyis. hr.
bsoSors Thomss ssvs in . mastsrIy manner some Cd
D,,.h,. upoo shs vion, I'D nesess case,e ~
,..a, -. .u~,s telIs6s QsnA asins sna luets. ~.
,.--sss,, - - spscIally 70 mention - rising
-,,ss ros,sus,ns . noss sympathsso and powerful
- voice wAich cultivation viii rsndE innsessv
,,.sc,,vs Tnh essssman csvtainy be- noss brnliaas
s....,c career before him Tho great sstraeAIsa q
=. sveupg concert Vas the grand march IRON "rAnn-
. arranged for four pispos, By Mr. 0otascha and
,dn,rably performed by hnssf, Mis BArnetchs. Miss
Kro,Eowska and Mr.. easdsrson.
Mr. eotschaks second grand concert takss place shb
vsning. ~. eet
Mr. Richard coldbecks grand vocal end orchestral
,oucsyt takes pacs NE Academy q Music on Tuesday
'vsniag.
rhs runsrsi es lasusenaas CHARLES L.
Weld.
HAsruws, ccus :. Nay NJ, 1851 /.
rhe funers, Of Ieutcsan Charles L. weld, scven,esnth
nItcd states infantry, will take place 10 ths euY Iueo
asy sftersocp, ~ tive o'ossck.