The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-24
THE BATEMAN CONCERTS.
NO, IL,

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| II would be worse than foIly to attempt 10
deny that the series of Baleman Concerts. this
week being given at Musical Fund Hall are the
most excellent and choice ever presented before
Philadelphia public. They are SO, because of
the primary superiority of the performers with
| out exception, aud the appropriate and be6ting
| selections of the first masters made by each as
| applicable to the particular componency and
| compass of voice.
In miscellaneous concert the fine rcnditions
of some of the more prominent and well trained
members frequently become nugatory. because
of deterioratlng and dampening influences of
attaches who may be false in tone, detective in
time, or with style so repulsive and foreign
to the idea of the composer of the piece essayed,
as to render correct production, or even
respectable approach to it, an impossibity.
Not SO with the Bateman Troupe. Each one
is astar in their particular sphere. and those who
have attended the concerts given on either of
the last two evenings are surely satisfied of this
1t is certainty that a vast proportion of our
music-ioving and music-going public are not
aware OF the genuine merit and artistic talent
OF these singers, or there would be more ex-
emplary attendance than there was last even
ing. 1t is tue the attendance was far, con.
sdering that the other places of amuse nent
presented particular attractions; but with our
vast musical population and increasing love for
the elegant, 1t is surprising that the hall was
not CROW ded.
Mime Parepa was in fine vocal condition, and
appeared TO be quite domesticated with the
audience. She was received with great an
plause, and sang the Cavatina of Donizetti, so
luce d guest anima," with much force and
power. The piece itself has been, and likely
always will be, great favorite with the
public, and is considered gem in the
fine opera of Linda. Nine Parepa has
excellence in her interpretations, entirely
independent OF her fine volume of voice. She
gives The Rhts and shades of the piece with
that discreet and commendable judgment to
which only thorough artist can approx
mate. Her sf0rzando, CresCendo, and diTni-
nUendo can almost be anticipated by
delicate ear, so precise and timely
is her attention concentrated upon any of
these given specialties, and so truthtully and
earnestly is tine distinction marked. Her voice
itselt Is, as we have heretofore stated. pure
soprano OF the higher order of cultivation.
rich, musical, and full of the sympathetic when
necessary, having much eIenness and smooth
ness OF tone, with lofty range and great power
of sustainance. The encore to 80 lucen was
an English ballad entitled "I have
Letter from thy Sre,n beautiful
composition, full of the prophetic and most
dehgsy and exPnesSSey gye1 In the
with Sgnor Brignol. This is fl om the opera of
1raul0ta, the mere mention of when fills the
minds, OF Philadelphians with delightful re-
collections. Brignoli himself never was in
better voice, and his fine accent, clear and
gushing tones, and well-eXecuted embelllsh.
menls, remain in ones memory long after
the conclusion of his strains; He gave the
romanza Of Verdi (from Lonl5ard,) "La mia
letizla," with much elegance and nicely, his
gradual and well-de6ned swell on Its finale
calling forth perfect storm OF applause, TO
English, entitled Goodbye, Sweetheart, good
bye.n 1t was composed by Mr.. j. L. Hatton,
conductor OF the concert, who Is, by-the-way,
faithful accom- panylst and gentlemany director.
SIgnor Felranti the baiso bufo, Is a novelty
in his way, and proves great iavorite. Neither
his voice or singing are by any means extraoldi-
nary, but his method is well suited to his par
ticular line, and to this, and thls alone, he is
most undoubtedly and entirely welded: and
We actually question If he could sing a. serious
piece, such as a dirge, without INTRODUCING
some Of his irresstioly funny and characteristic
facetl@. His cavatlna, don Magnidco- -Magni-
fco," by ROssino was given with humorous
and well-applied gestlculation, and much power
OF voice.
1t is heart-rending TO see the positions of some
buffos, who stand motlonless before an audience.
giving by signal or motion no Interpretation as
10 tnelr uolngs OF internal Ideas, so frequently
expressed soto Uooe, which prevent the audience
from knowing what was said, even II sung in
our m0ter lingua. Signor Ferranti sings with
determined will TO make his audience under.
stand what he Is about and in this essential he
Is actually superior on the stage to many Others
| IN the same line we might name, possessed of a
hon1ssr voice, and having more exalted asplra-
which Duet from Ce1aerentold ('Il Segrettor),
and sang with Signor Fortuna, was well
| good bar,oonsly given. Sign0r Fortuna is
| vim than his e and sings with much greater
| cate as one wpo%Ssical appearance would indi-
leve he was anu thereby almost be led to be-
srazid. His arietta ShreSontrovertible neon tsnore di
| "Eri tu,T was very fine. 'ne Bouo In Maschero,