New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-04

rsGLIsH oPERA-FREYcH rnrArER.

hasb comparative tie would
been positive but for the Intervention OF lady vocal
st whose talent and popularity sucei give them brief
vitality All English opera enterprises have been got up on
the cheap pshOd plan Any chorus would DO any orchestra
and any kind Of scens and appointments good enough
The English operas generally bold TRANSACTIONS OF the
semiEodern Italian French operas with half the music
omitted. rapid dialogues in place Of the recilatyes and
wretched singers in oil but Of the principal roles
Then there permanent home for the undertaking.
its position that of yagrant seeking lodgings for night
at such places would take him IT, so that the pubic
inclined had time to be reconced to undertakings
which uupromisng in their beginnings and had no
time to improve
The new enterprise at the Theatre Francois commences
apparently under very favorable auspices 1t planned and
worked Mr. Henry Draper having great faith In
its carefully managed induced gentlemen Of
capital JOIN him. TO secure the New French Theatre and to
engage the best could he procured the city IN
order present operas in the highest language IN style OF
excellence which should meet the requirements OF The present
exegan of the public taste hr Diapers task was
aboous and ungracous for warned By the past every one
doubtful of Of the undertaking. VeIatous
delays occurred consequence Of the failure complete the
new theater at the time specified which still further tended
to dscredit the enterprise But all difficulties were at length
the first performance and was received
with the warmest approval by crowded and fashionable
audience.
The company is well selected the material is all good pos
Richings experienced vocalist aud actress with IN
diminished powers. She has perfect stage command and
allows the action TO flag Though not perfectly trained
singer has many of the graces of the singing with
taste pquanoy and infinite dash AID spirit Miss Zelda Har
novice in ali respects possesses the most telling stage
requisites fine voice. handsome face, youth and good a
pearance she sings sweety ezpressye and although
she always her the best taste her
whole attractive aud will her in the popular
favor Both Miss Harrison and Mira Mozart the merest
ros acting and stage business but neither of them beiray
awkwardness embarrassment only the least bit Of Stiffness
which will of.
The tenor Mr. William Castle has exhibited far abi
~ than had hoped nd in him. He sings very charm
ingy and throws great deal of spirit and passion into his
music He also acts with spirit and in nonchaan easy man
ner which effective and only needs little grace and
polish deserve unrestricted praise Mr. segun not gifted
with very powerful voice but what he has Of good quality
well under and he sings in style to show the Of
taste and the musician. He judcou actor and inter-
prets part of the Doctor in good style lie also dresses
and makes up WELL Mr. Peakes of Boston has good
and sings the little be has t. wr lie is capt.
tai and thorough master OF tle art Of king up
With such material it well BE- imagined that the
is well represented Comparing it with Of is predeces
sors the present as whole the best working company
that have had for years their efforts thoroughly
enjoyable and certainly proving highly attractive
The plot of the opera the that Of the beautiful
and very popular opera bu Bon sor Monsieur Pautson
composed by srssr which evey Partisan knows by heart
Mr. Julius Echberg has welded the translation to very
pleasant and appropriate which, without claiming any
thing OF originality ingenious in its consruc
ou and adaptation sentiment Of the characters and
the situations Of the plot The melodies prOnonce
they familiar and those hch the best remembered
embodied the concerted The finale 10 the
first act is number Of great merit The opening subject is
charming and well developed and enforced in the inru
nentaton all the following subjects broad and free tie
fog and The
The good night" quartette is most ingenious and
effective composition the refrain. Good night Senior
Balthazar" being both beautiful and appropriate.
The orchesration Of this number is repete with varied
figures which render it both brilliant and effective.
There many other and pleasing numbers in the
opera which whole. must clever In con
srueon pleasing melodies aud admirable in the spirit Of
genuine fun which distinctly characteriz IL It's success
fully deserved and should think thai would attract
crowded houses for weeks the OF laughter and
warm applause which have greeted lis s performances are
faithful indications approval Of the public Mr. Echberg
conducts Lis own music with much spirit he keeps the per
formers well together aad up " time but his directing not
distinguished by either delicacy refinement There ~
scarcely any coorng throughout the work although 1t ohes
many points for fine shading and coniraed effects MI
Ecnberg will have TO tone down bis exubeance oil manner
and attend more closely 10 the renemen and details OF per
Torrance he will be acceptaD 70 our Puoo the Ca
pscity Of Operate Conductor.
We must forget TO give just need OF praise to MI
Ketchum Senior Bahazar. acted with much spirit
point that he fully sustained the fun End droey which
seemed 10 rule the hour.
The English opera speculation flvoraby launched.
seemingly a flowing tide Of prosperity, anc II there is
unanmy action and good faith among concerned in
the management why the should
he Internal Jealousy and dssensons have de-
stroyed more promising undertakings than could name.
We hope that this will prove exceptional case.
The Doctor OF Acantara will be repeated tonight at the
French Theater with the excellent cast. Tomorrow
night it viii be given in Brooklyn.
GREAT ORPHEoSIsT SINGING FESTIVAL.
THO third and last of the festivals under the direc
ton OF Mr. Jerome Hopkins viii take place at the Cooper
Institute this evening when in addition to tine opbeon aud
charity children choral singing the beautiful Boschett
rlandn Mr. f. Eben and other artists will appear This
will be cheap performance the tickets being respectively
fifty cents and one dollar.
GARDEN MUSIC.
Mr. Theo. Thomas will give a series of concerts
with his grand orchestra during the Summer months at
Kochs Terrace Garden. Thrdave. between Fiftyegbh
and Fitty.nntbs The place pleasant suburban retreat
for ii overooks beautiful park and easy The
beautiful music will doubtless thousands to enjoy the
shade Of trees and the health giving air The admission will
be free.
BENEFIT OF MR. RULLMAYS.
Mr.. Emil Rulmann, lately janitor OF the Academy
Music who lost very severely by the fire. before the
public benefit concert the OF which obvious
as 70 require c0mmendsiion
The Theater..
"Our Mutual Friend" will be produced al the