New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18
rarxeu oprnA-rrrAraE rRANcAIsE.

M, ,rolr,ton of Les Diamant dc Ia Couronne at
r.. ,y,ncaisc was decided This opera con
-, ,o Of Aubcrs most charming Inspirations The music
h sparing and viyacous; the melodies fresh ard spon
,nensa brilliant suporstructure mhedupon "reminiscences"
che ouaat forms and sentiment Of the old roahadour music
The spirit Of which may traced in the Eadgols which are
vet retained in our vocal repertoire With al the Seming
f,oy this music vein of tender and exquisite sentiment
may be traced underlying the whole The songs are iol OF
character and are varied O the simple charson 70 the bh
liaity aria tho concerted music "lhout any PIT,
sim 10 lrgvness is skiluly tcsto' so that tbe eoe
,ee ave and effective through their rhythmic con
strlcon The mrsic OF the second act Is the most vhdhs
In INC o The Instrumentation is richly varied ny suhecs
~ sinosor Grace and bcaGty the color being laid IN by mas
tct hard whole bic music Is eminenty at.neuvS Ir
In beaac brilliant character and as mesh ana as "ec
as when IL WIS 40 years younger. IT.. IL. r,s
A she voices are small voices but what th@c Is - e "a
thoroughly ufrrcrabc They all wcsl educated Singers a
sIatiRcy do is always the best taste Nile Naduie w.
4tce oi large compass aud rne hrNib,ty h,r IN In,
tsmgh sometimes fulty in hr wide @teryas is sl 1
and accurate, her manncr Is Sog hHg i i sajd ~
an she is entirely charming Inc H,o s and
Mile laurpntis who sings with grace nnn H. d',
Sinin of these ladies is marked byo Tafe ahion on fI
and Is charming from its precision NJ " Anncto a., !.
Thoroughly Wen educated artist id sings WIN
tae a,s thar he nse his falstfo somewhat 100 ilvey aa
with rare dclicacy and expression ~ Is "lso w sa %
acfi- free sraccfl and emphoiir Inc 'ialm ~ w np,
frunees il that al bc appear as human beings l
are totally from stiffness they haAe INC 9 49, an an
ency which gives pleasant air o d1r 10 hc Pr nur
Though We cannot ht desire the orchestra larger III num-
% d Vie Of rs pformpDco Mr. Prcdigam has it well
under his control and RI u.s. ,, Ms rsTed Min great
and dcliesev aD the whole scOre wa rtneic WIN uc
sr4cn,ion IN delcacv and breadth Of cOlorng
I ostvmcs mr., Tich and beautiful the appointments in
Good taste and abundant and all that relates 20 the stage de-
rs rtment denotes the skill and attention of competent stage
inacr There are no discrepancies rude contrasts 10
offend the eye for the prophecies are carefully aOu'u anu
ricidlv enforced
THE immense repertoire the command of the Fnoh Opera
Troupe enables the management "a offer constant variety III
viii be PERFORMED namely: la Torreaor lY Adolph Adam
ie MatTe dc Chapele by faer ANA ne cn ; NH hc
Thomas. Thus in the course Of me feason me PmS' ,c
come acquainted with large number OF dshShlui, it
works which cannot be presented n ~ IN be FrcSch Opera
and we are satisfied that the interest WI hceasc s5, i
all who visit il depart with ~ pleasant i'n'"p''' " al 4
and charming performance
YEw-YoRK PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
The first public rehearsal Of the New-Iork Phil
harmonic Society will take place next Saturday afternoon at
Irving Hall commcncing at O'Clock p IN Mr. Carl Berg
mann viii conduct The orchestra
THEODORE THOMAss SYMPHONY soIREEs.
The third season of these excellent and popular
concerts will commence Saturday evening next Oct 20 at
Irving Hall The selections will hcreiolc comprise the
highest class Of music of every school including the works W
living writers of eminoncc or promise Tue orchestra M p'
prise MI novel and the good that be obtained We need
hardly commend these soccs the attention Of our readers
Mime. Camille Urso is now in TINS city, where she
will remain for NO or three months Her extraordinary pcpu
lay here well known readers who viii be glad TO
learn that in France and Germany her great artistic talents are
fully recognized warmly appreciated She will return to
Paris in The Spring fulfill engagement lasting dining
tbc term of ne great exhibition a the Music Hal.
She has had many engagements Offered her here and VII
probably appear the Philharmonic Socety She performs at
Hartford in few day WIN tue accomplished Am' '~a
HOFFMAN.
signor Seyern. uis just arrived from Italy, VIII
give satu evening Oct =, at lr'ins Hal assist
ed by several prominent ss signor s,vcrin brings with him
an excellent reputation az aoc ID g,ata and his voice
\, said 10 b. exeeedne, pure ard beautiful. His style b
spOIen OF as in the bcs Italian school combining grace and
expression with an executive power coneteat 20 perform the
orid and difficult music We hope that large audience
viii witness the dcbut OF SirTOr Scycrini.