The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-11-16
AMUSEM RNrS.

ACADEMY or Music. - Don Giorannj was
originally composed to German words, so that
with this company we have all the theatrical
effects suggested by The idiom OF the language,
just as Mozart wrote them. The German artists
too, understand Mozart, which few Italians do
for, with the exception of two operas besides this
| one, lie Nosss and II FaWto MagicO, Mozlrt IL
bnnished fom the OpCrltC repertoire. Italians
| never learn an unnecessary note, but German
artists WOuld not dare TO call themselves artists
were they not familiar with every score Of Mozart
| Therefore had we Don GiOUalpi in perfection, for
orchestra and artists were both playing the music
| with loyeand reverence, besides artistic skill.
Don Giovanni" was a part in which Herr
! Lehmans, the baritone, had to stand a severe
test for "Don Giovanni is the highest and most
! diiiicnt part within the range OF baritoues He
| was fully equal to all the dhicultcs. In person
! he Is admirably suited 10 the handsome, reckless
and brave cavalier. His acting, too, was full of
| spirit His voice is a. once sweet and powerful
and admirably Gu utiva'ed.
HcmaDns is the grandest and finest "IepO-
relic, without exception, that We have ever had !;
as an actor he Is unsurpassed His singing of
the famous "Madamena" was most rapurouslV
received and all through Hermanns ELECTED the
greatest applause. "Don Ottavlo," the tenor, las
comparatively small part; but the concerted
music requires fine voice and musical science
and the caVatina, "ll mio tesoso," is always most
anXlonsly waited for. Il requires o,t exquisite
finish OF style, voice of sweetness, ahd great
extent When we say that lImmer sang IL, il )
saving that Il was given ia les full perfection.
''MaLeto' (Himmcr) was we'll sung, and played
with great humOr.
Nine Prederii gave importance TO the role Of
'ElyiTa," usually consigned in Italian companies
to unworthy hands. "Dona Anna" the most
dlfiicnlt and trying soprano part ever written was
sung by M me JohannSen, with all the power and
knowledge Of fine artist IL is very trying to a
voice as much usedas Nine JObaunsen's Mad'le
Dziuha sang the music Of "IeTlina" correctly
and wen, but as an actress she wants both grace
and spirit.
The irio of"Ie Maschere" with Anna, ,""Elvira,"
and "Ottayio" was deliciously snug. The grand
chorus Of "Viva la Liberia" electrified the house.
AS for choruses, they were perfection both in
quality ana quantity. Che superb mise en- scene,
and tie double Orchestra in the masquerade, pro-
duced finer effect than we have ever seen before
on this stage. The Germans sing the score as il
was originally written, without the added recitl.
tive, so that there is great deal Of dialogue full
of wit and fun but much, of course is lost 10 the
uninitated; sill thefew enjoyed iU and made the
many laugh, for mirth is catching.
Io-nlght the great event OF the season, Les
Huguenots, Meyer6eer's great work, written inn
mediately after RObeFt-to many grander opera
and without doubt more harmonious score
MeyerbeeT, for Robert, changed his style from the
mere Italian school, and the HuqUeaots is the per-
lection OF the new school, the mingling Of the
G(rman and italian, which he created We need
not say that the house will be crowded, for It has
been full every evening. Tonight the Academy
will be too small.
SANFoRD's NEW opERA HOUSE, Race stree
Qste McDonough's THEATRE This establish
ment has been leased by Mr.. S. S. Sanford, and
has undergone thorough renovation and made
complete for the comfort Of ladies sld families,
and has so far met with unbounded success The
houses are crowded with his old friends and pa
irons. Having the great advantage ofstaee effects
MIR. Sanford promises us q repetition Of those
great buTlesques whioh were given with such sue
cess at his Eleventh Street Opera House. Having
more rom and scenery, he has already an
noupoed the pantomime OF the Shoemaker and
Tailor of RestSingtor, which will be produced for
the Thanksgiving holidays.
THE NATIONAL CmCUs.-The second Matinee
Of the season will take place this afternoon, at
the great National Circus, on Walnut street,
above Eighth. The audiences that have attended
since the opening ofthe season have been fashion
able and immense. The company Is composed
of the most accomplished ladies and gentlemen
known 70 the profession. 1t should be renem
bered that the great equestrian, Eaton Stone
performs every evening, aud also at the mRtinees
The equestrian director, Dir. +. IL. Rosston, Is a
veteran in the arena, and pleasant In his remarks
NEW CHEsEUT STREET THRATRR.-Mrs. Bowers
plays RdR Lynne tonight one of her most
charming and poetical performances, character
in which she surpasses al others on the stage.
NATIONAL THEArRR.-Ths Circus Is In full
ltde Of success.