The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-01
M o sICAL.
The Opera I'm Ohicago.

The Opera I'm Ohicsgo.
CHICAGO. Nov. 80, 1855
Nine 0azsaugas sudden indisposton necessitatsda
change from Soto 10 Lucia di Lammsrmoor, with Eosa
Guidi, Musiani Felini and Milien. Ine audience
was very large and enthusiastic In Its applause Guild
especially, by her ne singing and dramatic renoion'
excited the admiration Of ALL Musani was better than
as Edgardo II is rarely that hears tenor who
throws spirit and arc into his part Both Feilna
aud Mller did admirably the sextet at the close o.
the second act enthusiastically appauded, and Is 70
ceived encore.
Tomorrow Is the last night OF the season, whom -
SonnansbSla will be given, with Miss Lucy Simons -
Amina and Lisa will be taken by the charming contraso
Ogn who has consented to take this part In order -
make the cast more perfect and attractive
On Saturday there will be matinee, when L4crcsia
Borga will be presented and in the evening the
psny will leave by special train for st. Louis.
Miscellaneous Musical Items.
0RAU's ARRANGEMENTS IN HAVANA.
The Tacon theatre in Havana has been engaged TO-
the months Of February and March BY Impressaro ras
for Italian Opera Mr. d. de vivo acting NJ GSau's
agent has Just returned from Havana having nado m
the necessary arrangements NJ Grau is very popuias
there among opera goers extraordinary In
America having created the greatest enthusiasm nr.
de vvo starts January for the purpose Of making The
abomo or subscriptions.
BRIGNoL1's ENGAGEMENT AT FLORENCE.
Tho announcement of Brignols engagement at the
Pergela theatre Fiorence-the new capital OF Italy
will be received with worry general satisfaction In our
musical circles II the seal to the verdist OF NE
American public in favor Of this fine tenor and over
whelms with modification those who had entered into
conspiracy to crush him. 1t was not to be suppo cd
that rival SO formidable Mario and the late amented
Giuglia would be admitted into the lists with those
from their patsans The fact that he had received the
greater portion Of his musical training and created
his reputation here rendered him additionally OBJ
Roxions 1t resolved not to allow another American
educated singer, like Adelina Patti, 10 walk over the
course and receive similar overwhelming proofs Of
European appreciation Hence the ferceness and bitter
ness Of tho opposonat the time unaccountabc 70 US
which the beau tenor met with on his first appear
ance abroad. He soon, however, overcame the
prcjudices that had boon created against him. The
sweetness perfection OF his unrivalled organ
binod with his excellent method gradually oxiorted the
admiration Of his opponents. Tho press Of Para
and London which, in view OF the feeling industrously
fomened against him. had handled him cautiously. nj
last began TO do him justice But there was at evident
their praises which was only to be accounted
for by tho underhand influences which still continued TO
be excited against HIM All these however, have bean
oyeborne and crushed by the engag mont which he has
received for the Pergca No higher tribute could DO
paid by tho musical people in tn, world to the
merits Of artist, who though OF their country and
their school, had received his musical education else
where The pcrgoa nonccs It's opcratc season just
at the Vi me ~hA. I.Aiaa Legislature opens its sit
tings in the new capital In view Of the interest which
this important event excitcs and the brilliant convo
cation that will be assembled from all parts OF
ItaIy-we might add Of the world-an artist
could not aspire 70 a greater honor than TO
90 selected TO contribute y the 2ntertanment q tho
noabii.icS who VIM b. Pfesont We certainly as pub
lie can desire no better proof of the correctness Of our
musical Judgment than that the counrymen OF ssnof
Brgnol should call for his sbviccs on 50 important ana
memorable an occasion Tss.ll~
MADAME FLEURY URBAN.
This talented young prma donna, who came from
New Orleans with considerable local reputation and who
has confirmed the estimate formed Of her talents among
her Southern admirers by the appearances which-she
has made here in concerts s understand about 70
leave Italy perfect herself for the lyrical stage
The fine Of her voice. and the dramatic talent
which she unquestionably possesses, will no doubt
with the training thus Obtained fulfil the expectations
that arc formed OF her future enence operate
artist. -"H--T77f1z.
MILE. ADELINA PATTI IN FLORENCE.
Adelina Patti is In Italy for tho first time She up.
pesrod on the 18th OF November the Pagauo theatre
Florence, with unequivocal success Considerable
doubts were entertained by her friends Of her
ability TO sustain the reputation which she gained in
England and France before critical audience the
opera going world Italy The theatre. which is one
OF the largest If not the largest in Italy has been
decorated and the space for the audience increased
reopened the occasion Of Mile PATHS debit with
Ia Sonna,nbud, in which the character OF Amns was
charmingly sustained BY tho young prlma donna, whs
A.
who won't anticipating failure, remained to give ap
psuse Mile. Patti engaged TO sing for ten nights
and after the expiration Of her engagement will,
understood visit Of the other cities in italy.
The King and Queen OF Portugal have arranged V
hear Mile Patti during her engagement in Florence.
Shc is in tho hands of the Meynader management,
which has charge Of the theatres Of the old capital Of
Italy.
The Brooklyn Murder.