New-York daily tribune., 1865-09-30
M usical.
ITALIAN OPERA-ACADBMY OF MUSIC.


Music. Brooklyn. was equally crowded on Thursday
evening when Faust performed with SUCCESS
equal to that which it net on the opening night in New
York. Lucreza Borgia was strongly cast Carohzi
Zucchi as Lucrezia Miss Adelaide Phillips as Orsin
Sgnor Irfre as Gennaro and Antonucci as Ahohso'
the minor parts being most ably sustained
Zucchi's personation OF the hbertine passionate
Duchess was forcible and impressive from the nten
s;tv Of ,ts realism Bold audacious reckless polite
and discriminating the contrasts are powerful and
rapid and demand for their portaiture perfect control
of dramatic resources. Zucch was fully equal to the
situations and we have rarely had more vivid and
emphatc delineation of the character In the ten
der snot in her hard nature (Which by the by is apoc
rvnha) Zucc is not as successful vocaly The charac
ter of her voice is not suited to the delicate forurs
which characterzes the music of the first act All her
cadences being executed in the somber voice la.
bored and heavy lacking impase and vivacity If the
clear voice were used the effect would be far better
the passages would be light and brilliant the needed
contrasts would be gained, and the voice would be
freser ard telling for the phrases of passionate
power This is an artistic bemish which think
noteworthy bu il only renders her powerfully dramatic
conception of the character little less perfect than 1t
would otherwise be. and yet leaves 1t pcrsonaton
remarkable for its truthiulness and vgor.
Signor Irfre is the best Gennaro we have had since
Mario Judging the character in its entirety His read
ing is intelligent and dramatic, his manner natural and
strongly emotional Witness his simple yet effective
rendering of the song "DI Pescator which has only
been better sung in this country His voice in its
whole middle register is by means powerful but lie
like artist and il is agreeable while the most
effective notes of the tenor voice are with him, power
iul brilliant and clarionse and, he uses them lit
orally bring down the house
Miss Adelaide Phillips makes a model Orsni looking
well the part, and singing and acting il admirably
Her rich unctuOus voice. finely trained, and used
with such rare skill and taste is luxury TO listen TO-
and it is cause of pride that America has produced
so fire an artist and appreciates her as she deserves
Her drinking song created quite fnrore, which was
but just tribute to It's spirited and pquant rendering
Signor Antonucc as we remarked his first appear
ance ia an artist Of great merit He has fine sonorous
voice, of tona gravity and we'll cultivated. His taste
is une1cepionabe and he sings with effect devoid Of
exaggera,ion. His bearing is graceful and dignihed,
and he is an intelligent and spirited actor.
The great concerted effect Of the opera was the finale
to the first act where Lucrc2ia is discovered and
taunted by her victims In this both principals and
chorus exered themselves to the utmost producing an
ensemble Of rare musical excellence The next success
was the famous trio "Guai ii sfugCe un moto' in
which the whispered agony of Lu;reza the hissedoui
hatred Of the Duke. and the dreamy graft
tude. and faith and thankfulness were given with a
vocal and dramatic effect worthy of all praise 1t was
yehemently and deseIvedly appauded and encored.
The duo between the Duke and Duchess was also fine
yocally and dramatically.
| The chorus sang WELL and the orchestra. conducted
by Sgnor Torriani. handled delicstely and effect
lively. much being given 10 the fine coorng OF the
Instrumentation. Lucreza Borgia was emphaically q
success il pleased well that the audience forgaye
the unsghtly patch that adorned the sky which Smiled
over the street scene in Ferrara
! TheIafIairs in front Of the Academy are well maH
aged; the utmost politcness and attention is met with
from the ushers .end the doorkeepers. among whom
we are glad to recognize Mr.. A. G. Coe who seems 10
meet with universal acceptance understand the amen
tiles which their position requires.
TIE MATINEE TO-DAY.
The first Matinee of the season takes place
today when Faust with the same east as on The
opening night-will be performed. On Monday ant
Tuesday the fayorite lone will be given, with th'
new prima donna-Mdlle. Bosisio-in the role Of th'
heroine.
MDLLB. PAREPA'S CONCERTS.
The last concert but one Of this admir-
able and popular artist took place at Irving Hail. anC
was attended by crowded and fashionable audience
notwithstanding the strong attractions put forward by
the Italian Opera. Mdlle Parepa has now giyei
nearly dozen concerts in New-York during the pas
three weeks and her attractions far from diminish
ing ore on the increase evidenced by the crowded
audiences which have filed Irving Hail. the last five OF
six Not for many years has any artist drawn
such large audiences for many consecutive nights
and this result is the GROWING part OF her high artistic
merits.
Each new selection that Parcpl sings IL n vocal rev
elation The aria from lie Sermen,, truly sur
passing example Of exquisite yocalism In its way il
could not be surpassed, and its execution greeted
by burst Of enthusiastic applause. Her cavatina
from Trayiata equally perfect 10 its conception and
execution and the German song Merger Jensterlien,
by Proch differing in style from both in It's voca
rendering simple but precious gen. In all that she
did AIdle. Parepa met with the most cordial and en-
thusastc appreciation and the hearty aud genuine
applause testified the unqualified pleasure which heI
audience experienced.
Messrs. Dannreuthcr and Rosa played well and were
warmly applauded. and Mr. Thomass orchestra made
I'D the sum Of most delightful concert.
Tonight Mile. Parepa gives her last concert
at Irving Hall, her engagement in Boston commencing
on Wednesday next The fame Of the lady and her asi
appearance will assuredly crowd Irving Hall to its
most capacity.
Formal Opening OF n New schooIhouse