New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-19
Musical.
ITALIAN oPRRA-AcADEMY OF MUSIC.

ITALIAN OPERA-ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Meyerbeers splendid opera LAfricsne produced
the Academy Of Music last night before large and fashion
able audience needless at this date to say anything Of
the music of this wonderful opera. Certain is that
hearing to develop appreciabe though
subtle beauties Of melody construction Instrumentation At
work Of such magnitude cannot be graped until after many
hearings absorbing the interest attached each depart
ment vocal and instrumental
The comprised Of the most prominent members Of
the company. Gazzanga BOschetti Musiani oFlandinL
Mner Coett &c. 1t is not purpose to make com
pasou between the respective merits of the artists the
present occasion and the artists Of Mr. Maretzek company
Both their special exceencie and both are deserving
OF warm commentator and admiration.
The Seka Of Gazzangs like all that she does is character
lied by strong individuality She thoroughly enters into the
spirit Of every character she attempts and presents reading
which foil OF intelligence earnestness and passion Her
reading Of the umber song the second act had all the wild
tenderness which situation calls for and the music
presses In the fourth she rendered that wonderfully pas
sonste music with force and abandon that was gra1d
effective it impusvey natural The whole OF the last
scena was impressive and full o, power in the expression Of
the varied emotions Of the ustonnow Of hopeless love- Of
wild despair Of Jealous madness and Of resignation The
whole splendid example Of vocal and dramatic power
Mile. Boschet made an admirable Inez She looked the
part perfection for she Is Of rare and exquisite
beauty and dresses in unexcponabe taste She sang the
part fnsy her fine and her execution brilliant
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feature. sgnor Musiani sustained the difficult role Of D
Cana with great ability. His voice though lacking that
grandeur Of which have been accustomed OF late
was ample for al the musical demand and be sang the music
with admirable and Judgment and with energy and
power which called forth repeated pauds he fine actor
and enters thorough the feelings Of the character he per
sopatss - s-.-sA-
0ylSndnfs Seluska spirited and vigorous personation
o. the Jealous bat devoted savage lie sang the music with
artistic finish and sustained power throughout Milleri
excellent representative Of Don Pedro His noble and
vel cultivated voice told out with admirable effect both in
solos and concerted music.
The chorus and orchestra in their execution Of this music
far exceeded our expectations To many In each department
the music was new bat sgnor Mlzo kept both steadily
hand and produced excellent result than could have
been hoped, from hasy preparation. Much OF the
chesral performance worthy Of praise and the
ceponabe points excasable under the circumstance
for expect such rounded perfection from passing
company should demand from settled management
The shortcomings in certain scenic effects must be overlooked
for reason although should have supposed that
the scenery and properties previously used would have been at
the disposal Of the present incumbent
AT tie Matinee to-day the entire opera Of Ernani will be
ven together with the third Of Faust in which the beau
tiful Bosche will give her beautiful personaton OF Mar
gusrte II liberal and attractive programme and should
draw al overlooking audience to the Aesaspy today.
CHORAL FESTIVAL.
Dr. Cutler will give bis third choral festival this
afternoon at living Hall second performance bril-
liant success Hall being crowded. BY general request
the festival will be repeated with full choir Of 80 bows
and 50 men voices This will afford opportunity tor
large class citizens to hear Of the finest choral perform
snoes ever given in this city.