The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-29
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ACADEMY OF MUsIC-LUCIA DI LAMMHRMOoR.-
Donzetti's superb opera OF "Luca di Lammermoor'
was performed last night at the Academy OF Music
by the French company Of Mr. Dryane. The per-
Torrance was an improvement on the previous
ones and really very good. Mile. Bleau. as Lucia.
sang charmngy, and proved herself to be finished
artist. There can be but one opinion OF the nno
quality OF her voice and her correct management OF
It, There have been but few prima donnas In tins
country who could be compared with her, though
she came here unheralded. But the American prb.
nc VIII not be slow to appreciate her merits. The
apprecatea TndoabtedIy she Is bound to take
the first rank IN opera In this country The tenor,
Tabardi sings wen, and Tasson, the bass, admira-
bly,. Tie first made as good an Edgar could %
found In America. and the latter was truly excellent
as Raymond The chorus Is fine one. The opera,
part of the soprano, Nile. Bleau, went has been
rarely as well done. This company ought 10 be sus-
their enterprise In bringing out such large COM
pany at considerable expense ana 1t Is to be hoped
thej VIII have successful season.
CARLoTTA PATTI IN BRoOKLYN.-The Brooklyn
Academy was crowded last evening to its utmost
pacty OF sitting and standing room hear Patti on
her first appearance In the City OF Churches. Her
reception was not whit less enthusiastic than IN
New York, taking into account OF course, the pro-
verbal GOODNESS OF Brooklyn audiences. She was
welcomed ON her appearance with great warmth
and Kindness Her splendid reputation as an ar
tst had necessarily preceded her, and awakened
the curiosity OF our suburban neghbors TO see and
hear one about whom the critics Of both Europe and
America had been talking In high praise. Mile.
Patti was not only greeted with q hearty welcome.
but she was repeatedly called out and hOnOred with
vocal ana floral applause, IN the shape Of
braves and bouquets, that must have been highly
gratifying 10 her. The programme Of the concert
was very choice, and combined the best selections
from the bills OF The two first concerts-that IL TO
say, for Patti the "Luce di quest anima" the car
nlval OF Venice" and Auber's Laughing Song" In
all OF which she was superb and called forth the ad
miration OF an audience certainly composed OF Tho
most refined and fashionable people OF Brooklyn.
Theodore Ritter played Mendessohn's concerto IN
G minor" exquisitey, and was very appropri.
ately recalled to receive the plaudits Of
the audience. We have before expressed our
opinion OF the excellence OF this young French
artist. His touch Is exceedingly delicate and bis
execution complete. Mr.. Prume's violin perform.
ance carried the audience away with enthusiasm.
He is as good master OF his instrument any VIC.
nist we nave heard for o long time. Habelmann
was decided favorite with the Brooklyn people. s
would not be proper to exclude the admirable
orchestra OF the Patti company from notice OF Its
excellence ana the ability OF Its direction. IL adds
considerably 10 render the concerts most enjoyable.
Patti sings tonight and tomorrow night steinway
Hall, and viii visit Brooklyn again next week.