New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-16

ding march at any rate could not have been
heard. 1t would prove extremely popular.
The finale of this act opens with capital passage for
the organ followed by short but admirable solo for
Capulet which Signor Antonucc renders in the most
effective manner Paris is about to place the we'd
ding ring on Julet's finger, when the potion takes
effect she totters, and falls; and the curtain de-
sends upon the most beautiful and most telling act
of the opera.
In the Fifth Act we have a well-arranged repre-
sentaton of the tomb of the Capulets, with Juliet
lying upon catafalcue, rObcd in the habilimens Of
the grave. The orchestra plays a lovely movement
described in the score as IL Sonno III Giatetta" or
the Sleep of Juliet. 1t is repetition and elabOra
tion of air which occurs in the accompaniment to
Capulet's last aria in the previous act Romeo en-
tiers. and after short, passionate aria swallows
vial of poison but before it has time to operate
Juliet reviyes. The duet which follows
is wonderful alienation of rapture aud
despair, beginning with touching piano movement
and rising into the rapturous animation of the bio d
bonita, which occurred before in the Third Act But
the rapture is only of mOmentary duration. The
poison begins to curde in ROmeOs veins. There is
passionate song and as the chill of death seizes
upon him, Juliet stabs herself to the heart
and the curtain falls. We have left ourselves
little space to praise in proper terms the principal
singers. to whom this beautiful composition has been
intrusted We can only say now that Miss Hauck
surprised her best friends by the admirable manner
in which she interpreted her admirable part; that
no music in which we have yet heard her suits so
well as this the freshness of her voice, the simple
good taste of her style, and the charm of her
young and pretty face that she acted well, with
ont stiffness, and without apparent effort; that
SimOr Pancani, though his voice showed signs
of wear especially in the trying high music of the
Eourfh ct WAS an excellent ImDaSSiOned Romeo
singing with artistic neatness, and kindling in many
passages a warm enthusiasm in his audience; and
that the other characters, AntOnucc Orlandn, les
Ia, and Miss Ronconi, entirely satisfactory. We
have not larger more appreciative audience
at the Academy of Music for many years. Long be-
fore the curtain rose the announcement of Standing
Room, only" gave JOY to the heart OF the treasurer
The success of the new opera has been triumphant
and we are much mistaken if it does not prove the
most popular of recent productions. 1t will be re-
peated on Monday.
MIR. TmEO. THOMASs POPULAR ORCHESTRAL CON
CERTS.
Mr. TheO. Thomas, who has done so much
for music ia this city aud whose name Is guarantee OF
chaste and careful entertainment gave the grand open
ing his Popular Orchestral Concerts az the new Lyric
Hall in Sixthave last evening. The entertainment EN-
braced selections from Verdi eber Meycrbee and other
eminent composers which were rendered in a manner
TO call forth the warmcst paudts OF ALL who manested
their appreciation or hr. IHOnaSS past hucCcssts ~
their presence ia the neat little hall where he has made
this musical venture. 1t is 10 he regretted that this a
precatOn less hearty than II might have been, 20
far numbers concerned, in view OF Mr. Ihomhss
past services aud the artistic excellence OF his present
company. IL may be- however, that the patrons OF
art have not yet learned 70 attend evening
concerts to the Central Park as the OLD
Crystal Palace grounds and Mr. Thomas Is brave man
to pioneer in the tide that is setting mp town but
Lyric Hall will help him 20 overcome any difficulties that
may stand in his way The CITY does not afford more
agreeable Concert Room. better adapted Tor the
ambitious interpretations of the Divine art, Inc
Withdrawing and dressng-rCOms too are tastenly ir
nsed and agreeaby situated, with reference 10 the
main hall. II is we understand, tho intention OF MT
Thomas give series OF popular Orchestral Concerts
every Friday and Sunday evenings during the season. ana
introduce at different times number OF dstln
gushed special feature Of his entertainments
The first Grand sunday Concert will be given Tomorrow
evening.
MUSICAL NOTES.
At the Matinee to-day Don PaSqaaie viii be
presented at the Academy OF Music, with Ronconi, for
the only time, in his great part Of the Don. La
Farorita is promised for Tuesday
Our readers are reminded that the first con-
nj. tle