The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-13
Grau's Opera Company I'm st. Louis.
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF UN BALLO IN MAS.
CHERA ON MONDAY NIGHT.

CHERA ON MONDAY NIGHT.
ST. LOUIS, Dec H. 1866.
II was something eminentiy satisfactory to observe
that an opera SO well sung BdIlo in Mascaera
this evening thoroughly appreciated from beginning
to end. is not often that audience is treated to
80 fine a cast. Three prime donne-Noe Guidi Bos.
chetu and Cash Pollini-took part, respectively as
Ameda, Ascar the Page, and the Astrologcr Anastas
was the Governor and Brandni the Secretary In re-
sect to excellence of acting this incomparaby the
best opera yet given in st. Louis Tho leading artists
threw themselves into the spirit Of their rifles with
evident gusto, for which they did not go unrewaried
The quintet and chorus at the finale OF second act
were pturousy cncored and the artists called before the
curtain The grand duet at the opening or the third
act, between Anaas and Noel Gud was superbly sung
and was repeated with immense applause. Guld was
in glorious voice Anastasf exhibited more conf.
dence in himself and the audience than he has
yet done and 10 consequence made his greatest
Cash Polni with her wonderful voice. carried away the
house in the second In tho
part Of the Astrooger. Boschetti fairly charmed tho
audience by her graceful acting and truly magnificent
costuming IS the Pagehe FIRST time she has bppenrc
here In the habiliments Of the other Sex which became
her tall, lithe figure admirably. The opera WI pat on
thu stage in good style regards costume scenery and
accessories The ball scene was most effective signor
Muzio conducted
Io-morrow evening Bdrbere al SrigfiG will be given
with Boschctti Lotti and Brandini
From opera to operations in produce Is a wide stem
but must remark that the fall in breadstus has created
little sakiness here well Ia Chicago There wero
reports Of several failures among the produce merchants
to-day; and one banking house least, though not
large ono, collapsed this morning.
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Last NIGHT
ST. LoUs Dec. IL, 1855
Rossinis charming comic opera was given this
evening to grea. house Boscllctu and or.
andni carried of all the honors Rosina and Figaro
Boachetti has grown completely into favor with the
pnbic by her captivating acting and the charm
with which she invests every rite tha; she undertakes
she Is artist Of decided alont as the versatility OF
character she displays in such parts vioctia Mar
tha, Marguerite, Oscar and Roslna fully cstablishos
Few more perfect pieces OF acting have been wit.
messed than in the latter ,oe this evening From tho
moment Of her appearance IL cvidcn; that she was
fasofite sho continually applauded and had to
repeat the Ernani in the music lesson scene She was
admirably supported by orlandini Who costume and
appearance, was perfect Figaro He played the Barber
with all the animation OF finished buno actor He was
In line voice. and shared the applause with the prima
donns
We have not often seen an audience who seemed 10
enjoy themselves thoroughly aud enter into the
spirit or fun which pcryadcd the whole opera Totti
was the Count and sang Il well Pollin made his Grsi
appearance as Basslla, and Coe,,i as Bar,olo The
ferenade in the hrst was very well sung by the
yus
exo orchestra, under The direction of Nuno, IN
MadAt training showing continued Improvements
i.morrow hs,gniga will make her second appearance
sIl inc ~" ..-scrczia with Olga Ogini Musiani md
again. ~ !, ~ ,, contrslo has be- invalid for
by hcrsplendd rendition of-.l and W. ad,s.p, ,ns
RotrfH Diapoio Is announce " a''''"' s'''s
for SATURDAY. So ..,, CO.