The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-03-09

Inauguration - the Marsessk 0rana
Op~rasao season.


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TRANSFORMATION 81 the Msrsessk GRAND
Operoeso Deosoos
We Asvs - during ~ winter spssoo1se sesapts a
opera Promises most bsiaas made; bvs shs fAsss
- decided thas thsk keeping sAsalA - inpossibls-
ssad throsts and fsvess were showersd upon
vosiss artsss thus deprivng MOI only e ~ tsnptg
novelties which N store for u, but causing
sstal cessation opera smassng under our disappohs
ens, solaced ourselves with the nsdsstion that the
Narstxek opera troupe were 70 wind up the ssa-
son; and, - this was our forlorn hope, we chung
- It with due tenacity. ~ last tho moment ar.
rived for decisive action; the troupe, Of which We
had heard much, eft the genial climate Of Cuba and
70 this cold rainy, uncertain Temperature to decide
whether sustained oporasio could be given In
New York. On Friday evening last the trial was made,
immense audience being present hear artists yet
unknown in this city by the fame Of triumphs
achieved elsewhere From parquet dome the Academy
a Music crowded Manager Aaretsek has the repu
taaon Of putting operas upon the stage in most artistic
manner. He fully understands the necessity Of ample
ehoruses and powerful and complete orchsstras,
and is aware that the success Of the most renowned
artists is heightened by careful and rich muse en- sese
fact no takes artists view Of all these things which
necessary 70 the full enjoyment Of any opera It
remarked with much pleasure Friday that orches
ira was sufficiently numerous and powerful to do
justice TO the music Of the favorte opera be performed
may not be amss TO here that spite OF the diff
cues Manager Naretzek to encounter In the way Of
procuring chorisers Messrs Grau and Absolute having
engaged all to be found, he managed to make up very
effective chorus particularly In the female line where
before II had most lacked. ' Trovatore, the opera
chosen for the debut Of the Maretzek troupe given
originally composed by Verdi. There
terpoatons Sinking Of aria for the sake Of coming
MOI in 9TH Tho rL.f
S'cSvrs was given In all It's integrity. The principal
artists Of this troupe all had roles in the OPERA and
taniy they had TO contend against lively recolectons
Of recent most delightful renditions Of those roles
The great they achieved but enhanced by this
fact The fororn hope Successful They took
Abe New York opcragoers by storm Ere the termina-
ton OF the FIRST act the tumutuous applause
e the public proved their entire subsection.
We do not doubt that all OF the vast assembly which wit
messed debut Of the Maretzek troupe fully
satisfied that sustained operate New York
. most feasible undertaking.
Manager Maretzek, who conducted the efficient orches
Ma, received with great favor by the public. The
moment he made bis appearance loud applause greeted
him
Mme Medori, the prma DONNA has n ane com manding
appearance and IL very dramatic and forcibe; her
voice is rich in style and under great control
At times, when strained to high pitch, it is
mCF0 forclDie IMAM pleasing, Out THIS ID rare
exception, while her bold and dashing forit,.ri
passages most artsticaly executed There power
displayed every moment while lower notes are most
purely and sweetly sung We prepared for excel
hence In the prima donna, shc has world wide
reputation, and not disappointed she will become
immense favorte, do not doubt. The applause
which was bestowed upon her efforts at her debut
conclusive Of this The grand aria in the fourth act at
the close Of the "Mserere which before sung
Academy, was rendered by Nine. hcdori with
great dramatic, we might say more justly, with
tragic effect. The aria is one taxing greatly the
powers Of an artist: II tamely rendered. would fall
70 please Az sung by Medori startling in ts dra
matte force. Already favorte, Medori will become
douby when she shan have appeared such ross a.
Norma, Lucreza Borgia and Others requiring mot only
finely cultivated voice, but dramatic power All these
are to rare degree possessed by the new
prima DONNA =
Nile. Sulzer, who made her first appearance in New
York In tho "Trovatore" also emuenty successful
she evidently suffering from the nsepa
rable from debut, but proved herself not only nne
singer but also good actress. She has pleasing
soprano voice, which is more powerful than was
apparent ct her debut. wc say this, having heard
Ne second representation Of the "Trovatoreo
~ the matinee Saturday, upon which
sion Nile. Sulzer much more effective than
st her first appearance. She acts the ys,s Of
Axucena with judgment, whlc rendering the music
purely and swsetly sho certainly most successful
In producing favorable imp esson upon the public and
received liberal share Of applause.
Sig. Mazzolini, the tenor is 4 favorits In New
YORK. Ne was this a the snd u the second Of the
ssrrovatore." His suUcsss brilliant one, which
no fully deserved. His sereuade before he had ap-
peared upon tho stage greeted with immense
applause He sang we'll with such force and purity,
the voice snimatng, from Its very power. that
Il thrilled the audience, who gave unequivoca signs OF
satisfaction. From that moment until the fall n the
curtain the OF the tenor increased until 1t
sumed the proportions Of ovation. Signor Mazzoni
Is tenore robso His voice powerful to degree but
Il IL quality full. but sweet above all
Is sympathetic Generally tenorc robuo has something
harshness In the voice. None who heard signor
Mazzolinis debut will attribute any such defect to
his splendid organ. He possesses other qualifications
which increased his He is good, a very
effective ana graceful actor, and has fine stage
appearance He excellent many scenes that we
scarcely rartcuarize, but would point most
effective ri quella pra which succeeded the andante
"a In tho third act, the "Miserere' and prison
ss<re, in MI Of which he pleasing and sue
ssssfui
signor Bellini the baritone, we are aware, from his
ar reputation possesses q magnificent voice ON the
Asht OF his debut yelled by hoarseness but st
~ times, flashes Of his powerful execution were
perccptble. We cannot, Of course criticse the per-
Torrance Of artist who, although ndsposcd his
services rather than occasion change performance
beside which, criticism in his is unnecessary We
know that no is artist Of unusual merit His voice
powerful while actor he rs renowned for his
and energy.
Taken whole, the present troupe is the erec.
tive which New York has possessed for years. fully
capable Of carrying out the promise made by Manager
Msrctzek o. brilliant operate season We are ms.
surcd that the choruses will be st further increased
carefully rchcarsed, and that unusual will
by management render the mise grand
operas TO be produced most brilliant and effective The
orchestra is ample one and, conducted by Manager
Maretzck himself, can but be all Il should.
Tonight to have the Ballo In Maschera, with
splendid cast and with such scenic display wo have