New-York daily tribune., 1865-10-25
NEwYORK DAILY TRIBUNE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER g. 1865

leading capitalists In the other cities deysirg plans
to establish Academies of Music grand scale, so
that the original design OF Mr. Grau may not be de-
feated by the want of edifces who has made oil oil MS
engagements in Europe in order TO be independent oil
all unfair cliqucs and combinations, some OF which
have exercised Kind of tyranny over managers that
has forced them to send TO Europe not only Tor uSs
but also for orchestral musicians
Tie engagements Of Mr.. Grau are very extensive.
and his company consists of what may be deemed at
least a double complement. They have been obtained
with no little difficulty and had not European agent
been instructed eight months ago to make certain en-
gagcment Mr. Graus success would have been at least
prOblematica As il seems by information from Paris.
to fully effect his purpose he has been obliged to pro-
cure considerable cost in premiums, some OF his ar
lists from European managers. Opera never was so
fashionable abroad as it Is now and the demand for
liic artists of high character and position was never
so great now. Consequently 10 possess company
large enough prevent any kind of disappointment to
an American community has been an accomplishment
of no slight magnitude The financial cost, too, has
| been no Indifferent item.
J What has been done, however. will be realized BY a
survey Of the engagements made in Europe and else
where In the first place 10 prevent having any further
trouble account OF unjust and unexpected demands
through combinations, chorus of twentyeight males
and females engaged in Turin. They were selected
with great care both for their musical and vocal ab
y ard also for their experience and their personal ap
pearancc These with the orchestra. comprising thirty
ix efficient musicians under the musical dictatorship
Of Signor Nano will make the accessories in every
opera abundanty effective In the next place the cos
tuners taiors property and appointment makers have
been taken from the Grand Opera in Paris and for the
produeton ofIMeyerbeer's l. Ahicaine" the entire
wardrobe scenery and mise en- scene have been copied
scrupulousy from those which have made that work
remarkable at the Grand Opera. Paris Another &c.
complishment has been the engagement of prompter
scarcely inferior 10 the musical director. since upon
him must depend in great measure the correct time Of
the vocasts, particularly those of the chorus An ex'
celent eOmPrhaarid, fine seeOHda donna aud very
desirable second tenor have also been engaged.
The most important engagements made, however
are those of the principal artists. of whom We have
correct description derived from intelligent Paris
correspondent There to be four prime dOHne The
first Of these is Madame Gazzaniga, well known here
as dramatic, lyric srtiste of great power. and who
before our late war the musical connoiseurs Of
| Philadelphia nearly crazy with enthusiasm. She will
have Safo by Pacini revived for her, md will also be
the heroine in l. Africaine. Her engagement is for
limited period and she will only appear in the roles In
which she has been most distinguished
Signora Noel Guidi il the next in importance as a
dramatic ayfiSe She has been regarded recently os
the ascending musical star in Italy and has there ac
quired ne reputation not only for her remarkable
ability as an actress but combining with her hstronc
powers the riches of frcsh melodous voice cultivated
produce the very best impressions upon musical ears
She has had much experience for young vocalist
and her repertoire is extensive. She is chiefly known in
Italy where she great favorite tbut has appeared
very successfully in Russia.
! The prima donna next in importance Is Sgnorina
Buschetu Although eminent in many roles. she is par
ticuary distinguished for her remarkably beautiful and
effective peTsonation OF Msrgheritte, in Gounod's
Faust She was the original of this heroine at La Scala
Milan and at Naples, Genoa. Trieste and Rome, her
in the part having caused the managers in all
the great cities of Italy seek her services She has
been styed the Empress Of the Marghertas. because
her beautiful face and realize the ideal Of
Goethes lovely creation She has fine voice, under
excellent cultivation and has been particularly engaged
for the opera Of Fau and TO appear the Page Ia Un
Ballo in Maschera in which she Is very charming.
The other pTma donna Is Signora MoreO Cielli re-
Gently from Mexico where she has been very success
ful alike with the Imperial Court and the people. Her
voice is a light soprano Of high range.
There are two contrat. The first of these is Sgnora
Cast Polini Rosa who has what may be deemed phe'
nonenal voice in consequence OF its range and depth
She reminds the Europeans Of Pasta and Bramblla and
is particularly brilliant in Rossnis music most OF II
written before the Church cruelty set the fashion for
high music, and having composers write quarter OF
tone above nature-thereby destroying the most vaua
bic voices The other coDtraltO is remarkable for her
great personal beauty but sure also 20 excite great
interest by her other qualities. She has fine voice
and 10 a very effective actress The opinion is enter
tanned by those who have and heard her that she
will become Of the greatest fayorites eyer known
in the annals Of Opera in this country.
The tenors are three in number. sgnor Masani. the
first Of these visited this country and Havana in s6
and was n valuable member Of the Coriesi Company.
He is d oTza and il is said that he has npencd
into Of the most efficient tenors In Europe. He is
the rival Of Tamberik in respect. at least. He
take the DO d Petto and hold II firmly he Is also
very acceptable actor. Another tenor Is SignOr
ADsstasi He is only 26 years Of age, possesses fine
personal appearance is graceful and easy in his man
neis, and acts with enthusiasm and spirit. He has
been very successful in Milan. where the critics not
apt 10 show Young artists too much favor. His repsr
osis extensive and he has particularly distinguished
himself in l. Puritani L. SOmnambule, Faust aud III
Barbiera di Shgtis Signor Lott well known iD our
principal cities as an agreeable tenor has also been en-
gagged.
Jhe bafitOnes of the company are Signor Brandini
and Signor clln Both Of them, is represented have
fine fresh voices, and very good octcrs.
The bassos are Sfgnor Milleri and Sgnor Polini To-
getheI with basso buffo Signor Sarti.
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