New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-28
MUSIC
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.


Trdvidta, as presented last evening at liio
Academy Music WAS one OF the most even and sa.So
tory performances that Mr. Marezek has given US during
the past fortnight Madame de La Grange as F0'eu"
sang and acted with the skill OF true artlS' Ao
phrasing In the arlas "Ah fors e lu " Gi"u NV "
"Addlo del passato," broad and fun OF me"'ns, ="
the Scene with 0eyno (OrandnD in the second ac as
well as during the scene with AQreoo 'boe'W IA "0'
fourth the presence OF the other artists seemed put 10 ~
as magnets 70 draw forth the fun power OF her dramatic
talents slgnor Boett improves decidedly upon CLOSER
ocouaintauce The role OF Alftdo Is evidently blhuch
better suited to his voice and style th"h 'hH'
OF Ricardo in "Un Bano In Maschera." LIS
rorderng NJ the aria DE 'mei bOllent spir was as
original os II WAS excellent The Parigio cara" was de-
vered with much feeling and TASTE and was deseryody
and heartily ecored sgnor BOett comes the nearest TO
toye robSto that have had since MaZzolen LETT US
and resembles that artist both in quality OF voice. ana
method OF singing His voice is one. however that VIII
not bear much straning signOr Orandns Gern0nt was
an accountable performance. This artist Is deserving OF
nrose for the care and conscenousness that mark all
his repderings The D provenza" was given IN pa
tbetio manner though lacking little In warmth Nine
Reichardt appeared Flora, and sgnor Barl as the
Docqr The chorus and orchestra were In good working
order the performers failing only once IN keeping the
time in the Goce Gndo OF the finale the fSt scene u
ACADEMY OF MUsIC-MATINEE.
The Siclian Vespers," which has proved so
attractive novelty during the week past Will be gwen
at the Academy this afternoon. Miss Agatha states
signor Brignol and sgnor Antonucci, will appear
together with other efficient artists This will be the last
opportunity OF hearing Italian Opera IN this city until
February
The last performance of the season 10y Mr..
Maretzeks troupe viii be given at o'clock THIS "'oF
noon.
A musical and dramatic entertainment for
tho benefit OF tho Samuel Il Smith Infrmary. Will he
given at the German Club Rooms, HtaPieton =. l. on
Monday evening. Mr. Harry SanderSon ana oIher at
lists willperform
Mr.. G. w. Colby, the well known and efficient
accompauyis leaves o-mouCw evening Tor nw9 i
with it during the winter visiting all TIE principal
cities OF the Union
Mr. Theodore Thomas. we are pleased to
learn will begin tomorrow evening series OF sunday
concerts at Steuway Hail. by ms celebrated orcneslI
assisted by various solo artists Mad mo GWzamga ana
rear 40 the first concert. Mr Thomas always makes up
excellent programme and among ms selections Ior te
orchestra on this occasion are many very Hte Ss.lS
uiUCCs, such tho OVCltUic5 10 " Luflaulho anu
symphony" the scherzo from the reformation y IN,
phouy" and compositions by Mozart 7cnumaih' anu
Mcyerbeer
The PoH Mall Gazette one Of the best En-
elsh authorizes matters say, There mo opera
house Europe a which suoh au Interesting vocalist as
/ Miss Minnie Hauck would not be welcomed. Ins
comes from New'York has q clear. pure soprano
voice Of Croat compass and rcmatkaoe ntADl,.'y !,
She is so young that u Is perfectly sale to
say her that she has yet much To learn ut she mas
nothing 10 uncarn she possesses an tnc "ss III ll'
of an operate vocalist. ana she Is graced with the
] power OF pleasing. which amount 81 teaching 40
amount Of study can give. No critic, unies absolutely
cynical would, seeing this graceful young Hr yentnr
ing on such q part that OF ABiH0WAch laa ttG the
energies of nh the greatest singers of the Cayoccuy
himself in eudravOrng To ma ont her weak points.
Speaking however, from general recollection al bdle
Iiaucks performance say confidently that OFT she
wants is strength Her Is not powerful IS 10 viii
be few years honcet bnt az this moment eMtstor'
clearer. purer than Mde. especially ID
/ the uirduu-is not 20 be heard. Ia the arduous
1 character OF Wnrgierifd Mdlo Huuck even more
succcssful than as Aipuid In La SOnndmbptd.' The
bright quality OF voice told admirably IN the Jewel
song and her performance marked by much earnest
ness and by the engaging naivee Ia tho senncn
Ia portions OF the garden scene one could scarcely hr
fearing the effect such trying those or tue
cathedral and again OF the prison, such a delicate
voice and such delicate organization generally Dut tho
youuc fragile looking artist rose IN each % tho stu
alton and showed that she could not only be tender and
touching but also eminently tragic hdle HancA h''
| also apl,r4red rs ZeJitnd in q" IlOI GtOt0jift'