The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-14
Musical.
TIE FIRST NIGHT OF ENGLISH OPERA.

Il The FIRST NIGHT OF ENGLISH OPERA.
There great obstacle in the way Of English opera
Ia this country far native artists concerned
Ths enterprsng individuals who endeavor to get up
eroupe always experience the utmost difficulty In dnding
hrtists willing to undertake the minor parts. All our
stngs Of the first merit lin their estimate on)
Ill prime donnc. and have serious objections to sing
Ing at oil in English opera, by doing they may
sopsrdse the magnificent positions they feel certain
thcy arc ono aud all called upon occupy the Italian
bpsratc stage Stil few be found who in the In
terim will consent to sing the leading roles in Eugsh
opera-but the minor parts, never. Whom the managers
10 succeed finding ladies to sing these secondary
ssols they know beforehand that they will be
put iadiasrensly rendered. and that tho en-
DemNe Of the opera will suffer accordingly. We
ars assured that the male singers are hess
ambitious and that there is less difficulty far
% they concerned Our readers will OF course un.
ersand from this preamble that Mr.. Harrsons troupe
IL lacking ia the respect Of those who undertake the
nor roles in the English operas he Produces but then
e has artists Of undoubted his ua
parts, and herein he has been most fortunate.
Tho appearance the Harrison troupe at Nbo saloon
lest night event Of importance in musical his
Osy Native artists gave rSmassabls % 2!
ecat and merit which the most critical could desire
Nps Borchard. the arma donna. has well cultivated
actess She quite took her audience by storm ecitins
Ahe wArmest applause tanning numerous encores
Mr.. Castle, tho tenor, achieved q triumph. He has
numerous admirers here, with whom he has been for
esverAl Seasons great favorte in the concert
None were prepared however, for the really admirable
debut this artist has made IN OPERA and his
MI the greater from that feet Mr.. s. G. Campbell is 50
much Ok fAvorite, and has grand voice. that his
friends felt sure be would succeed 10 this English opera
Rxpermont and he has more than fulfilled their expeca-
eons We regret that lack space TO mention in detail
last nights but feel assured that the pub
lic viii continusto paronize this entertainment II only
from the fact OF its incontestible merit.
In r nnpft ivSoM IA Will haU
arrangements regards securing capable artists for
all the departments OF English opera. Under
the talented direction OF Mr.. Theodore Thomas
1hs choruscs and orchestra will become all they
lhould DO, and shall have realized one OF
the dearest wishes OF our musical circles-tho at
tainment Of English opera perfect In all respecs-and
shall have the great satisfaction OF knowing that have
4he elements In midst for the composition well
Ahe performance OF opera Native composers will find
piota written BY native authors, and tho world will wake
70 The fact that the people OF this country be indie
pendent q the Old World even regards music
There must be commencement to all things, and Mr..
Harrison deserves credit for having seriously
20 produce opera with American artists. Ere long he
win. - NO said above, produce American operas. We
heartily applaud oil Efforts which, ike this tend to
elevation and cultivation Of native talent.
\ On FRIDAY the Harrison English Opera troupe give
tbeir second performance at Nblo's Saloon.
( GERMAN OPERA.
Tho Acadomy OF Music we'll filed last night the
occaD0a q tho boncAt Of Nine Fedorci and Herr HIM
@sr. Faust sung. On Friday evening the Dame
0Ascas viil be given By the German Opera troupe.