New-York daily tribune., 1866-04-09
NJ usiCal.
ITALIAN opERA-ACADEMY OF MUSIC.


Meyerbeers great Opera, Lies Huguenots,"
will be given at the Academy of Music might for the
last time The cast embraces the most of the leading
artists of the company CarozzZuccbi Adelaide Phil
lips Mazzosni Belini, Antonucc Carroll, and others
The opera now goes very smoothly, and Zuochi and
Mezzolni really grand in their respective roles.
The Matinee on Saturday owing to the weather, was
quite thnly attended. The opera, Luorezia Borgis
very well performed. although the substitution Of
Benz de Rossi for Adelaide Phillips in the role Of
Orsini. was certainly drawback.
The now celebrated caricatures which were es-
peciay attractive at the Bal d. Opeya on Thursday
evening" will be permitted to remain in their positions
tor 3 few nights longer.
MISS BRAINBRD'S ANNUAL CONCERT.
The annual concert benefit of Miss Maria
Brainerd at Irving Hail. was fully attended.
Miss Brainerd was of the star Of the evening
and fully deserved that distinction She sang several
pieces among the most successful Of which was Ardts
waltz which she sang with free and brilliant execu
ton; Claribels song. My heart IL DER the Sea-.
which was most rapturously applauded, and Gounods
barcarole. with violin obligsto by Theodore Thomas
These all sung with much grace spirit and effect.
Beohovens quartette from Fidelio admirably sung
by Miss Brainerd Miss Meyer. Mr.. Simpson and Mr..
Lumbsrd. II one OF the gems Of the programme.
Miss Brainerd less successful in Mendelssohn's
lovely solo and chorus Hear my PRAYER" 1t lacked
breadth In the rendering and earnestness OF passion
and she gded up to. rather than attacked the inter
vas which derac.ed from the vigorous dec NATION Of
the composition Still her Efforts during the evening
elected the warmest marks of and sustained
her reputation ss an accomplished and excellent
artist
Next to Miss Branerd Mr.. Lumbard made the most
marked sensation. His voice is basso profundo Of
ragnifcont proportions possessing sorority which Is
really remarkable. His singing Of Sekubert's Wander.
er, and the Infelce" from Ernani. repleto
with EXPIRE ssiOn and exhibited voice rich round
grave and beautiful in its quality that it fairly took the
audience by storm. and gained tumut of applause.
both genuine and enthusiastic. lie will prove most
welcome addition somewhat limited force o: con-
cert singers
Mr. Simpson not in very good voice, but he made
sensation in Bafe's song. Come into the Garden.
Maud which be sung very charmingy.
Mr.. Thomas played Spohr's Adagio carelessly and
codly, but he warmed up in Ernsts Theme and Varia-
tions playing with precision briancy and expression
and with richer tone and more certain intonation.
MI j. n. Pattison played two effective solo pieces OF
his own composition. one bis new Fantasia on Themes
from Faust Of which shall speak hereafter and bis
Variations on Russian Air. His execution was
brilliant, lightly and rapidly manipulated well artcu-
lated and precise, and exhibited Just attention 70
color We noted, however too great tendency to ex-
aggerate, especially in passages Of power-a fault
which is apt to grow upon player unoonsciousy until
It becomes fault both In taste and style Mr. Patti
sons efforts were warmly recognized.
AMATEUR CONCERT AT DR.. WARDS RESIDENCE.
A very brilliant audience assembled at Dr.
Wards mansion in Forty-seyenthst., to assist at a
Concert givea for the benef, Of the Evening Free
Schools for Italian adults All tie arrangements were
ntrusted to Wynant Van Zandt, esq, whose tact and
experience in such matters point lin out as eDphati
cay the right man in the right place. The plan OF the
programme peculiar consisting, with but few sI'
ceptions, Of scenes from Operas, italian, American
and Spanish). Several of these sung In costume
which gave 10 them life and spirit, and rendered them
doubly interesting. The singers were mostly ANA
teurs assisted by professional artists Signor Fossati
Mr. Daring and Signor A. Bartli, who directed all the
musical arrangements ably.
The most brilliant vocalist Of the evening, was un'
doubtedly Mrs. Charles Farnham who has voice OF
considerable compass which has been carefully ednca
ted Her execution is light clear. and rapid and her
tril is excellent She executed the "Ombrs eggeru .
from Dinorah with grace and briancy. attacking the
difficult intervals firmly. and rendering the dasbing
Roriture with accuracy and brio. The scene from Dr.
Thomas Wards opera, The Gipsey's Frobc was capi-
tally sung and acted by Mrs Farnhan. Miss Totten,
ard Mr. Farley The ladies acted with ease and grace
and Miss Totten threw so much arch spirit into her
role. that she was honored By unanimous encore.
The music is pastoral in character and very pleasing
The scene from Barilis opera "a Night in Seville"
was sung effectively and spirtealy by Miss Totten. Miss
Allen, Mr.. Farley. and signor Fossati. Miss Totten
has q fine voice, which has been we'll cultivated, and
sing. with taste and expression Miss Allen has fine
upper and lower notes. but the middle register requires
careful and tender cultivation. BarlPs music Is e.
ceent; It has flowing melodies, the accompanimcnts
brilliant and artistic, and 1t is very marked In char
acter The basso solo and chorus. from Nabuco, was
admirably sung by sgnor Fossati-who sang better
than we ever heard him sing beforehand Signor Bars
class. The tenors little uncertain both as TO
notes and information The chorus from lombard was
however. very well sung.
Mr. H. Romeyn who has a pleasant tenor voice sang
Iteells popular song, Brightest Eyes" with much
taste and expression.
The Quartet from Rigoetto, was well sung by Mrs.
Farnhem, Mrs. Charles Gilbert Mr.. Eddy and Sgnor
Fossati As TO accuracy and effect we have heard 1t
worse executed on the operatc stage. Mrs Charles
Giberts rich contrato voice told well in this piece.
Dr. Wards Viva deli Italia" the solo Of which was
sung rather tsmely by Mr. Charles Whiting. is quite
spirit. stirring ID its character the chorus being
specially effective The William Tell duet for violin
and piano, was really brilliantly performed by Mr.
Giovanni Sconcia and Sgnor Barili. Mr. Sconcia's
style is broad his tone firm and round his execution