The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-20
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TIE NEW 0rERA.-The grand opera OF "William
Tell " was admirably performed last night, the
opening night OF the season. Wherever Monsieur
Cslabresi gives his attention the hand OF the
msster is felt. There may be greater number
In the orchestra at the Grand Opera In Paris or in
the Queens theater in London. but II Is certain that
70 greater perfection could be arrived at 10 any
theater than was attained by the orchestra last
evening. at the New Opera House, under the
leadership Of Monsieur Caabresi.
This Maestro is, with his orchestra. what Gen.
..~n s..s asy 1 =. ysrror, and every man did
bis duty con d,sore The long and unequaled
overture of " William Tell " was play with deli
cacy, tunefulness and regard to time. which
are beyond praise. The theater was crowded
with the ladies Of the first fashion and the diHet-
tdntt of the South.
As the curtain rose. expectation was on tiptoe.
Even the fair sex refrained from flirting their
fans 10 silent anxiety for the debe of the principal
singers. Monsieur Picot. the tenor, who per
formed the role of Arnold, wss with rs last sum
mer, and his powers as q rare artist have been
fully discussed. Monsieur Peront, the baritone,
who was William Tel. made an exceedingly fa-
vorable impression. He has however, too much
of the tTemOlO, too much vibration In his intona-
ton. This continuous shaking, If it may be so
called, might be excused In a renowned singer,
but cannot be forgiven in one who is making, or
eBdeavoriBg 20 make q reputation.
Mons. Van Huffen was received with pro-
loneed and enthusiastic applause, as indeed he
well deserves; for a deeper basso, better actor,
where in the United States. His role, however,
was simply secondary one.
Nile Marie HuselmsDn made her first appear
ance as the Princess MdGiilde, and Mile Chau-
vaux hers as the son OF Tel Both produced a
very favorable impression; Euselmann being
generally acknowledged as accomplished in her
vocalization as Provost Seguin, and as young and
fresh as Lambele.
The directors Of the new troupe were very ad-
venturous in bringing forward the chef-d euvre
of Rossini-the most difficult of all operator
their opening night. They got through triumph
antly, however, and New Orleans can now defy
the whole continent of America TO equal. far less
to surpass her. in the magniicence and the per.
fection of her opera. The French and Italian
operas North, East end West must hide their
diminished heads when they are compared to CAL
sbresi's French opera in New Orleans.
ST CHARLEs.-The five act sensation drama.
"Nobodys Daughter" was played last evening,
MISS Price sustaining the double character OF
Jenny MitsOnl aud Lady EcersteiJh, with real
dramatic ability, supported by Mr.. Gobsy as
LdfksptT the detective and joyce Hdrker, by
NJ. Stevens as Victor CdITingt0n, and by Mrs.
Pit rec a. Fauline DuTSki the proprietress Of the
gambling saloon. Harry Mccarthy as Paddy
Carey. In the comic play OF that name, was Also
feature in the evenings programme. Tonight
Charlotte Brone's beautiful novel Jane Eyre, as
amstzed, will be put upon the stage on the
occasion Of Miss Prices benefit and we hope to
see a crowded house, for we judge the beneficiary
peculiarly fitted to delineate the character Of the
Currtr Bell has sent forth into the world of fiction.
Miss Price will also appear Ia the afterpiece as
Mddeidine, the belle Of the Faubourg. To-mor-
On Hertz 9 MaSa sasss Ssns AND
hardly equaed il is said. of It's kind. "FOul Play"
will he produced with Miss Price as Helen Roll
ston, character in which she has time and again
won uDbouDded applause in other cities.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-The attractions at the
Academy are numerically on the increase. and
the cosy little thester begins once more to assume
It's former attractveness. Tonight the visitor may
witness Mile Tournour in her perilous act upon
the swinging tapeze the spectacular burlesque
the " White Fawn," and its ballet advertisement,
alone are ample repayment for the visit; the
funny local buresque Under the Lamp post"
which was so popular last season, and a variety Of
songs, dances snd feats of gymnastics by Pastor,
Jennie EDeel, Evers Hawley aud Ralph. To-mor-
row at noon the little folks will also have an op-
portuDity to all these perfor ,nances, and to-
morrow evening Millie Tournour, the queen Of
the air, presents her claims upon public favor, on
the occasion Of her benefit. The performance will
be a rare and exciting one. The Miaco brothers,
old fsvores here. have volunteered to perform,
in compsny with Dave Hawley and Miss Milie.
So we shall have, 1t will be seen, series of the
most surprising fests in mid-air. That there will
bs-a overwhelming attendance. none who have
observed the popularity Of the beneficiary can
doubt
VARIErHs.-"Under the Gaslightr tonight for
the twelfth time. Many who have seen the piece
once only feel an increased desire to witness IL q
second time. Its thrilling scenes appear TO pro-
duce upon the spectator that increased longing
for their repetition, such results TO the hasheesh
or opium eater from dose OF his favorite drug.
Miss Gray as Laura Co,vtldnd, and Vning
Bowers as Shnorkey, cannot fail to satisfy even
the most critical. while few can suppress laugh,
We imagine. when Mr.. Ryer, as the old station
master. shakes his sides. and with his quiet humor
says, Running away from young man, are ye"
The second Under the Gaslight" matinee, for
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