The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-23

GritzenSo' enters 20 tell the Gear that some
Finnish carpenters invited by Peter himself,
as they say, haze arrived, and Is hidden to allow
them 10 pass into Russia. He then supphcates
for promotion, IN consequence oi tne snap pc
slowed dpon him by 'Catharine.' At once
reconeeting him, Peter orders nun 70 prouuce
the Young soldier on the morrow, otherwise he
will be shot. Amongst the other emigrants from
Finland, George and 'Prascoyia have ar
rived, and George shows the papers Of ms
arrests him as a substitute for 'Catharine,' aud
hands him over to 'Danlowitz.' As he is led
oil the stage, Peter rushes on 1t. Passing the
arartment Of the latter, he has heard the voice
OF Catharine.' 'Danilowitz' has discovered
her, but she has lost her reason. Peter deter
mines to endeavor to recall her to herself. The
large doors at the back of the stage are thrown
open. The house of 'CathaIine' is seen, work.
men are there and advance towards her, as she
appears upon the stage. The favorite oil Peter
enters dressed as pastry cook once more, then
George and 'Prascovia' with wedding pro-
cesslon appear. Peter's flute is heard and
she recognizes it at once. Her restoration 10
reason has been completed and the curtain
tals.n
Notwithstanding the deluging rain of last
evening, the audience present at the Academy
to witness the performance of the Star Of the
NorR was very large, brilliant and d'st'ngue
and the rendition of the glorious work, on the
whole amply repaid those who "battled with
the elements" to witness it. AS spectacular
opera merely, it was worth witnessing last even
ing, for it was put upon the stage in the best
style, and utterly regardless of expense. The
great camp scene in the second act was superbly
picturesque, and at times, when the stage was
occupied by the principal singers, the chorus,
the soldiers, etc, the ensemble presented was at
once grand and imposing.
Il The tdbtedu at the end of the first act, where
The curtain falls, when the embarkation of the
''voyageurs" and "Katharina" Miss Kelloge)
sings a farewell" to those in the departing
boat is also highly effective. In fact, the whole
opera seems to have received the utmost and
most minute attention from the management;
and, as a consequence, was presented to the
public last night In way that would have
done honor to the best of the opera houses in
Europe. The dresses were all new and hand.
some, and the various changes of cos
tune necessary to be made by the per.
formers, principal and secondary, chorus, and
ALL were rigidIy adhered to. The performance
itself was very fine-Miss Kellogg, Miss Hauck
Bellini, and Antonucci, in the principal roles
doing their utmost for the success of the occa-
sion. Miss Kellogg's rendering of the magnif-
cent gem at the close of the first act-"Teglia
dial ciel su lor," was delightful. Her rich sym
pathetic voice and splendid execution have
ovation she received at the fall of the curtain,
Immediately after her singing of it, was abun.
dainty deserved. Throughout the whole of the
opera, vocally and dramatically she was in
deed most acceptable ana artistic. We question
if her arduoHs role could have been invested
with more of the sterling spirit of
the true artistic, for she entered into the
impersonation con Gmore, and achieved one of
4l, iEt,,, Of thn
Her "Andlam, amici" in the first act was
loudly applauded, as was also her duet VITA
Signor Antonucci, 'Al suor dele trombe." An
tonucci's superb voice was very effective in this
piece and the two fine artstes created great
enthusiasm by their excellent acting and sing
ing in it. Antonucci, as "Petero,n was all that
could have been desired. He looked, sang, and
acted the character to the very life, and whether
viewed as the simple ''Peteron or the subsequent
Car, he was equally satisfactory. Bellini had
role in "Grizenzo" exactly suited to him, aud
his lmpersonaton of it left nothing TO wish for.
His aria in The first act, "Al fusco ALA polve,n
was splendidly given, end the scene in which it
occurs was acted out by the artist to perfec-
tion. His acting in the third act, where as the
Corporal" he has to drill his recruits, was also
most admirable, and the Characteristic role he
sings in doing so was loudly encored.
Miss Hauck, as "Prascovia," looked charm
ngly picturesque, and fully met the brilliant re-
quirements of her part. The splendid duet
which occurs in the first act, Oh quail delirio,"
was capitally sung by her. and Miss Kellogg, and
received well-merited encore. Indeed, all that
Miss Hauck attempted during the evening bore
the impress of the careful and capable artist,
and her efforts added materially to the reputa-
tion which her Gamma" in Sonndnlbula created
Tor her.
The tenor di grdzia of Signor Baragli was, at
times, hardly equal 10 the emergencies of the
part of ''Danilowitz," but, as a whole, 1t was
acceptably rendered His distinct enuncation,
artistic style and fervent manner atoned in a
great measure for the ightne3s of his voice,
and gave an Importance to his role which it
otherwise would moi have been entitled to- His
opening aria, "Chi ne Voin," requires artistic
treatment to give it effect and this Baragli gave
| to it in an eminent degree. The minor char
! acters of the opera were all very respectfully
| filled, taking the fact into consideration of this
| being the first performance of the work.
The Star of The North is abundantly endowed
with most effective and striking choruses. Many
OF them indeed are perfect m asterpieces in this
hne OF combination, and have evidently re-
oeiveo 'he most careful attention at the hands
-. 10y, SSerpSer. The soldiers chorus in the last
aesal copper ii Sian" is one OF
@r . ore VI 'he most stirring and war.
hAe enoi'e We naNe ever heard. The openino
chorus Ana rlnlahoa Is also very fine and
effective, and is full of the genius and a. =.
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