New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-19

GERMAN opERA-AcADgMY OF MUSIC

GERMAN CPERA-ACADbM1 W MySiD
Last night the opera of william Tell was performed
by the German Opera Company This opera Is the granie''
Of all Rossns compositions and like his II BirbFe has
stood the test Of time and criticism ia every country Tho
overture has been adopted neo the few concert ogerare'
wherever grand orchesras ara gathered together The opera
Itself is rich in every class Of dramatic musc-'o'a dl'H
ros ense bic pieces aad chOrusssl Of which are moies
in their respective orms-aud have h'rdy been ezce'i In
ppre melody constructive beauty and mastery treatment
Tie Instrumentation richly varied aad the eo Is ''i''
with tha, freedom and braace which charaeter<ei tn' spark
ling genius the keen ready and comprehensive MAD Of l'
great maestro Rossini.
There we're some points about the performance Of this opera
that challenge any previous representation The overture
was PLAYED with such precision force lad spirit and such at
tenton delicate coorng and contrast, that II won de-
ternned aud enthusiastic Tie choruses were simply
the finest we have ever heard lie Academy stage H. tho
great Rue scene the three ohoiTs we're sustained ~ tao
members Of three German Staging societies with whose
names we are not familiar tie Heyeo Wcfsscha2At ant
FIolem, but they sang mlsn.aoeny "ehaYe never A'r'
finer chorus singing any stage AID tie performances wa"
50 mauesty admirable that It aroused tie audience wAci
crowded the Academy TIE plruet to the amph'hl'er
10 tie hche. enthusiasm. Il indeed. performance
worth coming - miles hear or make solitary walk to
Harlem after the opera eudurab Tie choruss all throaa
we're equally excellent.
The principal singers sustained themselves most success
fully Madame Roi,er shoae fr higher advantage in
ly musicianly way aHd acting with great spirit Nile DAl1i
was also coed Wilhelm Forme isa most excellent arts.
His voice though lacks somewhat IL volume sweet and
pure onp and be sings With spirit and emphasis Hmne
tie gG-ia thar FRA and consequently rloF over
matched by the role seemed Inspired BY tie great music AMI
the crowded and brilliant audience aai sang really admirably
Mr. wieach who took Harmlas part he being sick leilei
himself Unexpectedly we'll he sang such mssciany spirit
that we could excuse absence o; HeTman To tb con
ducor Mr. Neusndor award unqualified praise Hss
Young man. but he the making OF tine conductor Tas
which he kept the orchestra and the huge chorus
hand showed mastery and control ovsrh material Wlca
but very few in his position possess.
This OPERA whole was really great Success AMI Will
draw At lelsttwo brilliant AID oveFl)wng homes
This evening Bo.liieu very charming opera Ia Dlne
Blanche Will be performed with avery strong cast namely;
Hormans Johannsen Dluja and Se.uecke
This one Of few operas tie old French school which
retain position on TIE stage It has rightly earned it, posi-
ton by the Of is melody which remains fresh un, 10
day by tie fine dramatic character Of lis music Il b1s
rarely performed in s coulty and al who have n) heard
il would do well to once f0s they VII. be vel repaid
for tue music is really fresh and charming
NETWORK PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
The last rehearsal Of this popular and fashionable
Society takes place the Academy u Music next Saturday
morning at 10 O'Clock The hh sli las; concert Of the
season will place the Academy next saturday eTollag
The instrumental, selection very interesting ani the so'
pianist will be Mr.. william Mason.
ITALIAN OPERA MATINEE AT wALLACKS THsATsR.
Max Maretzeks Italian Opera Company will appear
at matinee at wslloks Thelter Saturday next at 1
o'clock p m for ,as bensa; Of Sgnor Ml'similaL Twcs
this benefit postponed a, the Academy Of Music 10 con
sequence sickness aud the Academy Of Music cannot DO
had 1t will be given az Wlacks Theater next Saturday
The opera Of Norma Will be performed with Mime CafrOzz
Zucch Norma This viii be tie last appearance Of Zlce5,
she for Europe week We hopeto see croEdsd
house tie occasion