New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-12
M uaicaI.
ITALIAN oPERA-AcADRMY OF MUSIC.

ITALIAN OPEhA-AtADfM1 OF Mbsit'
L'Etoile du Nord, as originally produced, or
La Stella del Nord the Italians put it. presented
by Maretzek to a New.York audience on Friday even.
ing last for the first time since 1885, to very large,
critical and urafashionabe audience. In accordance
with the announcements, this revival OF Meyerbeer's
spectacular semiserio opera appeared in all the bril-
liancy Of splendid mise scene. welmagined cos
tunes admirable groupings and grand tableux in the
first acts after which the interest declines by anti
climax. depending solely upon Catrinas execution of
the air with flutes obgato and is rather tame in
comparison.
Miss Kellogg won In the execution Of Caterna's ex.
tremey difficult music. the most distinguished honor
that has yet been awarded her. With the keen renem'
brance Of Madame Do La Oranges performances Of
those difficulties yet fresh must concede Miss Kel.
logg full equality with that highly gifted vocalist in
all respects except strength Of tone and depth Of ex
preston where the situation calls for those great ari
butes of a prima DONNA In neatress. precision and
brilliant vOcalzaton her performance left but little to
be desired. Both her singing and acting displayed
vivscity sensbiiity and artistic finish and received,
as they deserved the most enthusiastic commendation.
The superb basket of flowers presented her well repre-
scented that unanimous assent TO her excellence which
all felt and expressed.
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estimation with the New. York public than heretofore,
she sang her music tastefuy and spirtedy and her
enactment OF the part euvened by graceful and
naive manner In the duet with Miss Kellogg she
fairly surprised and astonished those who previous
occasions had formed very unavorable opinion Of her
ability aud her education She sang up to Miss
Kellogg and shared in the enthusiastic applause which
did not cease until repetition was accorded.
"a ,bar in tha nat Amin Trfra nd
sar appeared to but little advantage in fact. they
were scarcely respectable representatives Of their
speotive characters. They were tame and feeble in
vocal utterance souess and inanimate in treatment of
exciting passages.
Signor Torriani had too great responsibility I'm.
posed upon him. when the direction Of this performance
fell TO his lot in consequence Of difficulties between
prima donna and oonessedly most efficient and mas.
tery conductor
There is sufficient attraction however in the per.
formance OF Miss Kellogg and Mde. Boslsio with the
good chorus and spectacular display. insure for this
opera liberal remuneration for the large outlay made
by Mr. Maretzek in mounting II we'll as no certainly
has done.
La Favori.s drew an immense throng to the matinee
at the Academy OF Music on Saturday morning. The
cast was very much weakened by the substitution of
pretty well but neither actor singer can he
satisfactorily supply the place OF Beni.
hdle. Pooh acquitted herself to greater acceptaton
than heretofore. We recognized her claims artist
at first. but she has vastly improved the impression
made by her first performance. and merits warm
appreciation for her performance on Saturday morning
most amusing incident occurred after the Popes
Nuncio had decreed separation between the King and
Leonors. for just as the act concluded with grand
ensemble the curtain fell between Pooh and Ardvan
and efeoualy carried into execution the Bull Of the
Pope This very apropos contretemps excited shouts
OF laughter and applause which continued until Mdle
Pooh appeared to bow her thanks for the socitude OF
the public.
L'Etoe du Nord will DO repeated this (Monday)
evening" and will doubtless attract another crowded
audience. .., ..
Mdlle. Caroxx. Zucchi takes . benefit tomorrow
evening. on which occasion LAfricaine will be per.
formed. We trust that this admirable artist will re.
COVE the compliment Of Q crowded and fashionable
audience for her efforts TO delight the public this
season have been highly successful and should DO
lbersly recognized.
THE CONCERT OF THE MENDRLssOHN UNION,
at Dodworths Hall. was largely attended, the
programme being Beethovens Ruins Of Athens" and
miscellaneous selection for the second sct We are
rejoioed 10 b sbs to give unqualified praise 10 the
choral performance Of this Society. Greet care vss