New-York daily tribune., 1865-11-27
M ussicaI.
L'AFRICAINE.


production announced and still withheld for the
reason said that the composer desired to revise
and alter in order give the world his most perfect
work year since it was declared completed. every
thing was prepared for its rehearsal when Meycrbcer
died Just too to hear the pet work of his mntured
brain. But he left in NJ Fetis competent guardian
of his great legacy TO the world and under his ine
gent supervision it was finally produced
From the first rehearsal to the night of the perform
snce, almost daily bulletins were issued 10 the public by
the press-now Of particular scene then Of entire
act and finally of the perfect whole. 1t is needless to
say that this unusual interest exhibited by the press
added greatly to the already excessive excitement Of
the public Every desired to be present che first
representation. Applications for seats were mnde
grom all parts of the Continent and England and peo
PIE travelled hundreds of miles to hear the last thoughts
of the great Meyerbeer The consequence that
every seat in the house bought up one month some
eaid three months, in advance, and fabulous prices
paid by those who disappointed in their sp
plieatons TO those more fortunate who willing to
sell for consideration
After private rehearsal BY order ofthe Emperor wbo
byhe-by filled the theaer with bis friends to the great
chagrin of the management. DAfrioaine produced
with that attention detail which is only TO be
found in Paris, and its success was Triumphant The
critics of course differed IN their estimates of its merits
pronounced it q rehash Of earlier works others
secognized its great dramatic power but cayilcd at
minor points, and many denounced the plot incongru
ous improbable and without human interest But, as
the public fooked month sfler month TO listen TO
LAfricaine. and greater familiarity with the music
developed its breadth Of form and grandeur Of thought
criticism modified, until now there is but
one opiDion-snd that in favor of its superlatiye
Eerts. The London TINES Of Nov. G. speaking OF its
performance at Covent Garden, says There is moth
Ing to add to what has already been said about this
gorgeous opera, except that the musc nvariably
happens with the music Of Meyerbeer the more familiar
It becomes the completely it charms and passion
etes the The melodies gradually unfold themselves
By one until in spite of their striking individuality
and wholly original turn they easy to retain
any ordinary tune"
The widows of the author and composer, Scribe and
Seyerbeer retain the sole right to the copyright from
which they viii realize large fortunes every operatc
city In the world has been compelled by public opinion
DO purchase the score and the right of performance
We understand that Mr.. Maretzek secured the scors
and right at a cost of $4,000 He had the fore
ShOught to apply early. and his is marked No. s.
being the fifth permission issned by the Of the
copyright. Notwithstanding the advantages possessed
BY European cities yet LAfricaine has only been
oroduced in Paris and London, that New York will
nave the honor Of being the third city to produce the
;sS work OF the great Meyerbeeran evidence Of en-
terprise which should not be overlooked.
, yhe production of ofLAfricaine will prove very costly
10 the management 1t is calculated that the cost ofthe
scenery. dresses. machinery extra orchestra and
ehoruses military band supernumeraries, &c. viii ex
ceed $1,000 This is vast outlay for the production
pi single work but we believe that II will prove
rood investment, so great is the public mind excited
~ talti nh thQ Ia
close only some halfa dozen representations can be
kyen L'Africaine will positively be produced on Fri
day evening next Deeember3 3.
The Matinee Of Saturday attended by
t.liart audience which crowded the Academy from
ErQuette to anphtheater.
This evening the highly popular opera Of
"Crispino ls Comare" will be performed. for the
lest time this season. 1t will be given with the orig.
tsai yimtsble cast Of characters.
CONCERT At IKvrKG HALL.
Mr,. Emma Gllingham BOstwick's first con-
ss took place at Irving Hall Saturday evening last
hs ball was well filed. and the audience present was
psmposed Of the fret families in tho city-a distin'
Sshed compliment to the eemed artist whose reap
pearsrce called them forth. The programme was well
ontras.ed and very interesting, aud Mrs. Bostwiek
mas sssisted by Madame Abel, pianist. Mr.. George
bupson and NJ. Colerr. vOcali.ts, apd MI EDWARD
hcusphauer yiolinst. Mr.. Henry e. Timm presiding
tt the piano.
Nh Bostwick has been many years before the pub.
BE- hut she retains the original beauty OF her voice IN
most remarkable degree. when We consider tfat
9oces OF this quality pure soprano are less A"e "
wear than other voices but hte Of their somDer
quality il used Mrs EOstBieks style u the boridy
esrstr and her execution is rapid distinct ana Drh
dsrt Her intonation is always perfect she euhctes
9th admirable LstDetness and din plays III the graces
and enents OF vocalsm the results OF thorough
odrcston. These qualities were marked Id eacu oi
hr solo selections both Ieplete with executive dh
eues and surprised the audience into expressions oi
warn admiration. In response 10 an encore she sang
the ever beautiful and touching ballad LONE sweet
Eone" 30 nelodously ind ex ressivcy that she was
greeted with repeated buisls Of applause.
Mrs Bostwicks re-apielranee must be considered Us
complete success. and her frequent appearance Id
future concerts Is looked for.
Nadine Abel is an accomplished ana hnisled
bianis possessing au excellent Technique pure 'a.e'
Srd good school, Her touch is light ard briian''
p set sympathetic. Her execution is neat rapio'
e3d distinct and Ale plays with the Dtelgenee foce
taa SCI nent of a true artist Her duo with MoIen'
Bauer Was brilliantly and carefully played and gained
Strn sppause But her full ability was dspliyed In
Aer rendering Of MenGelssChLs exquisite " Rondo
Csp icioso" This she executed with much tender
aesA fancy and expression TO call forth an enthu'
asfc demand for repetition. In reply to the encore
VAe played in an equally perfect manner. the pleasing
Oouposilion Les Cascsdes" which displayed all the
)elesoy and ghtuess of touch and tho Charming