New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-07

ITALIAN oPERA-AcADEMY OF MUSIC.

ITALIAN OPERA-ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
The Havana Italian Opera Company, under the
direction Of Mr. j. Grau VIII appear for the first time this
evening at the Academy Music when the popular Of
La Traviata will introduce The public three of the most
successful Of the new artists namely. Nile Leonilda oseheiu
SiguOr Salvador ADasasi and sgnor Doneneo Unndini
Signor Muzio will conduct the opera
Such good report Of these has to
justified in expecting Performance of high merit tonight
To borrow evening the popular opera OF II TTovaore viii
be performed the principal characters of which viii be sas
tanned by Nine. Noel Gudi Nine Cast rolini md sgnor
Musiani.
MR.. GEORGE SIMPSONS CoNcRRT
Mr. George Simpson gave his annual concert at
Irving Hall fashionable but not very numerous audience
Mr. Simpson unfortunately aboTed under the effects OF very
severe cold had himself for not responding 10
eneoes He managed voice well however that be got
through programme most crediaby and making Hahed
effect the ballad Prince Charlie and in Edward D.
Loder's beautiful song The three ages Of love"
Miss Zelda Harrison fine voice is always pleasant 10
hear should have selected the soprano show song
Baco" performance the transposon necessary 10
fit TO her voice robbed it Of all briancy. In Templars
ballad my heart is breaking she much more success
full rendering with much sweetness and expression Miss
Toedt PLAYED in hl accustomed graceful and finished manner
and ives usual greeted with hearty eucores Each public
performance increases her wclideseryed popularity.
Mr. j. r. sang his erenade in his usual chastc
and refined Mr.. Thomas method is nearly per
his enuncation are study and in point Of express
sion purity and grace Of execution he has equal
either In concert-rOom on the stage. He is so
thoroughly artist that all styles Of music are familiar to
him. In the highest style OF orstoc music be has equal
while in classical and in he hardly
be exceed. We know welcome 70 us on pro
gramme as that OF j. r. Thomas.
Mr. Jules Hubbard is rapidly increasing In popular favor
and his rch deep voice must always give satisfaction He
sang the In fece from Ernan smoothly e1pressivey
and fectiyey that he hearty 10 which lie
responded by singing chase and effective
Rocked the cradle Of the deep Mr. Morgans perform
ance Of Welys Oheriore and the William Tell met
with the usual enthusiastic which he accedcd 10
his usual pleasant and playing with Increased bril-
liancy and effect 1t was altogether. most agreeable con-
cert and although largely attended the free ist in
Guiding the press have been omitted it must have
been pecuniary success.
MISS KATE MCDoYALDs CONCERT
This new aspirant for musical honors, Miss Kate
Mcdonald gave Irving Hall Saturday
evening last large but crowded audience Miss Nc
Donald quite private circles for time
past gathered around her circle Of ardent ad
nirer favorable Judgments have been well sustained
by the result OF her first public performance. Miss Me
Donald petite in FORM bat makes elegant appearance
the orchestra Her voice high soprano Of good compass
not large quantity bat equal throughout its registers and
of pure meodous and telling quality Each note perfect
in itself and in relation the whole In flute in well
regulated piano and all she has thorough control Her
excellent there rough places and she carries
her with the grace and the certainty Of
ced artist Her inonstion is unique in its unfeDg perfcc
ton IN all degrees intervals and every throughout the
compass Of her voice clear and unwaverng and has
crescendo power Lacking great volume she still able to
produce marked contrased effect for her panssomo is so
soft vocal that her full power gives the effect OF
rssimo This proves the perfect training Of her voice. and
reflects the highest credit upon sgnor Bassn who treated
hs.n
manner to produce the greatest possible results
Miss Mcdonald has great esprit aud dash and sentiment
and seems genuine enthusiasm for her profession
These qualities restrained by patience acquire experience
will give great power her audience and insure her
future brilliant
She sang with verdsre Clad" and = specimen Of
vocazstion it delightfully."- but the Interpretation not
tboughtfult singing Such compositions require
the impress Of thought give them their musical sgnf
and dignity In the rectsye in the last line" And
sohe emphasis should DO the word and not
the last word which in Miss McDonads rendering using
two notes. appeared Her Italian music solo and
concerted very charmngy and successfully rendered
and fully mefted the enthusiastic applause 1t received In
response to she Home Sweet Home" trans
posing it. and wabling like bird away up in assimo
1t sung perfect nDe and every round and
true but general rule the higher Of the voice should
only be used rarely or in Torture for like the harmonc
violin their great effects consist in their purity and the rarity
OF their use Miss MeDonads debut must be ackn0 lodged
unequivoca success, and think with care aud
faithful study the way is open for brilliant career
She assisted by Miss Toed who as usual won the most
enthusiastic recognition from her audience receiving double
Unless she keeps her steady the future and
mind upon the improvement necessary for an adj
excellence with increasing years the present popu
lary will be fatal her future. Her accomplishments are
sufficient for today. but year hence they be much
greater insure her relative position. Mr. Farley sings
with exquisite taste and If be could only pronounce Eng
shanguage be would be great acquisition to concert
ROOM bat 10 unpleasant to hear ballad vOcsSed when we
expect to hear the words well the Messr
Castle asi Campbell sang really admirably and added
70 the sucosss of very delightful concert