New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-20
MUSIC
FRENCH oPERA-THEATRR FRANCHISE.

FRENCH oPERA-THEATRR FRANCHISE.
DoeldIeus charming opera, In Dame Blanche" Va
brought excellent style a. the above establishment,
on Tuesday evening beoo Of the largest audiences
we have yet assembled TO listen 10 The French opers
The company IS now commonwealth, Aad we are glad
m see An evidence Of the teuOn Of French citizens
b sustain their pnIscwCthy endelyor,
Boeldieu vas one OF thc musical lights OF the prescn.
century, having died only as late A. 1884. lie was the
author Of several opeas, winch met IN ther day vita
varied success The two operas by which be to-day the
best known are La Dame Blanche and jean de PARIS"
both Of which keep the stage and VIII PROBABLY mold then
place IN the musical literature Of the future, on account
certain perfection in their style which stands the test
criticism and the changes IN musical tdshon ana Taste
The music abouudb with fresh, natural melodies,
which recognize throughout the opera distributed be-
tween the voices and the instrumentation The chorses
arc beautiful both IN melody and harmony ana Tue insru
mentatIon abounds with beautiful ngues ana Is dashng
brilliant and full OF color We do not claim Tor the WORK
musical inspiration Of high order but we md IN pure
melody with able working of the subjects marked ap-
probation OF dramatic effect and rounded beauty as re-
CARDS FORM which makes itself felt from the beginning 10
the end. The concerted and ensemble pieces are numer
Ous feature much neg eced for the sake OF vocal
display, and worked with mastery skill. IL is thor
Oughly enjoyable opera its variety pecudes all OF
tedousnes aud the audience on Tuesday sat three hou
and quarter of music with satisfaction which could
only spring from positive enjoyment
The performance Of the opora was eminenty satsfac-
tory. The choruseS, which are numerous and fully har
monzed sung with admirable correctness spirit and
prompttude and proved Of the peasantest features
Of the performance The orchestra was well drilled and,
for It's numbers, besides Playing WIN accuracy ana spirit
impaired much color 20 the score
The principal artists all excellent singers and accom-
Dshed actors who speak with graceful huency with pro-
prety pquaney and emphasis NJ lie Naddie IS an edu-
Gated singer fluent In execution and graceful and earnest
In expression She her voice, which Is OF moderate
power skiliuy aud with effect and both in her singing
and acting tho charm Of refinement is agreeaby manifest
The same may be said of Mile Laurents, WHO'S spirited
and piqan actress and an accomplished singer Another
pleasant feature Observable In the French Opera Company
is the elegance and propcy of the costumes the eye IL
never offended by violations Of TASTE for the artists do not
forget what is due 70 the c0DYeDtODales OF society M
Antheme appears 10 be the special avorte OF the public
and was greeted with remarkable demonstrations OF popu
lar regard He has light but very pleasing tenor voice.
blending the sombre and head registers with rare grace aad
skill The music calls frequentuSe ofhe fasetto which
MAnhemes careful and artistic manage ment render agree
able rather than otherwise HIS role Is sngulary ardn
GUS out be knows well how 10 reserve bis powers THAI
he went through it most successfully without apparent
effort He is graceful and easy actor, and Yooaly and
dramatically well deserves the favor with which he Is re-
gared by tho public The other artists-Mme. Dairer
NM. Vert, ScribOt, Walter, aud OhyieT-merit warm
and special mention for the spirited and elective rehoer
ing Of their respective roles
commenting upon tho entire performance, would re-
mark that At perfectly equal IN its excelencei 1t be-
trayed no weak points. The solos were spirtedy and
effectively rendered the duOs and other concerted music
perfect unanmity of thought and careful practice fo
combined oec and the ensemble pieces well studied
and Dramatically rendered. The audience felt the inhu
ence OF this equal excellence and asking for no special
dazzling stars, acknowledged II BY nearly applause ana
frequent recalls OF the artists.
La Dame Blanche will DO repeated this evening, when
the same charming performance may be expected.
Madame Varian Hoffman gave brilliant concert al
New.HaVen on Monday evening last before an audience
of nearly 900 people, The fair artist was enthusiastic
cally received and enCOred IN every selection she
was assisted by Messrs Poznauskd, Severni and I'D.
Holman whose artistic efforts added greatly TO the sue
cess of the concert.
ITALIAN oPERA--wISTBR GARDEN.
The second representation Of Herois beautiful opera Of
Tampa was, expected, superior IN every point IL
was lust that rehearsal upon time that ell the parties
concerned needed and that obtained the whole work goes
on with smOOthness and bTillance. The music IS very
difficult and aduous in the eIreme for the principal slng'
ers but the artists this occasion we're equal TO the De-
mands and acquitted themselves admirably
hazzoen has made strong mark IN the character OF
Tampa. The music requires powerful ana an extensive
voice. and MaZZoleni supplies both these requirements; ~
requires taste and expression and IN those respects
Mazzoeni is by wantugi on the contrary, he
exhibits passion and tenderness not usual IN his man
nc He sang his BrIndis and his Aria in the second act
with infinite power and spirit, gaining enthusiastic APP
pause and his singing in his duet with POcb was bril-
liant effort OF power and passion.
Mdme Pooh sings with much dramatic effect and ably
supported Mazzoen gaining her share OF credit from tho
duet and deserving especial praise tor her duet with
Tesla who also sang well throughout. Mime. Tesla sang
correctly and udciousy and were she to be less demon
stratve yocally and dramatically would find her efforts
! far more effective.
Beln and Ronconi kindly undertook two inferior parts.
and they threw into them all their artistic knowledge aud
acted and sung with geDiay of spirit which seemed tn
infect the audience and added vastly to the interest and
| beyond doubt
a delightful fcature the delicate, fanciful and meodous
Instrumentation was executed with grace, precision ana
artistic coorng. The opera last night was ssuccess giving
unqualified pleasure 20 select and fashionable AUDIENCE
who sighed audby for the brightness and luxury OF the
Academy TO say nothing of the acoustic effects.
! Tampa is given tonight at the Academy Of Muse
BROOKLYN where all that is excellent in It will certainly DO
| doubled in excellence and effect.