New-York tribune., 1869-05-13
MUSIC.
"LURLINEp AT THE ACADEMY OF MUsIol
The first performance of " "Lurllne," which
- LII hn In Enpllah

"LURLINE" AT THE ACADEMY OF MgsIGl
The first performance. OF "Lurlne'" when
takes place tonight, will be In Engnsh.
The following is the argument OF the OPERA
Act1. Count Rudolph an e1rayagant young German pna
having dsspated his parimony among his graceess fol
Rspop Skpe thereby 70 repes6 his
Golfers. The young ladys father however Is nearly as
Ghiys and this young nobeman will the better enable
him to support his own estate. An explanation soon
puts end to the treaty and the hand OF the sutor Is
Previous to this rupture, Lurllne, the Nymph OF the
Rhine who by her enchanted harp and song lures YES
Count Rudolph in his bark and fallen desperately In love
with him. Accordingly she presents herself to the Count
have determined to hold at the old caste and surround
ing him by spells places magic ring on NJ his nnger ana be
come enamored of the beautiful Water Queen the NOTES
OF her bcwildering voice and harp attract him 10 tne
Rhne he embarks, despite all interference, Is ehgueu
and supposed to pefish.
Aei9 opens IN the coral caves under the waters inhab
tied by hrne and her nymphs In which, by virtue OF
the taismanic ring Rudolph enabled to exist His fol
lowers seen in boat singing requiem for the loss
of their chief by which he is affected that he urgently
desires to return to them for short time Lurline con-
sens to his departure for three days and agrees await
the moon on the third evening TO augment his happi.
ness prevails her father the Rhine King to grant
him cargo OF wealth. with which he emDarks In talt
sk leaving Lurlino in dread OF the nonfulhment Oh
his promise. ,-- ,,,-,A A..
closes them and to the Baron aud his daughter tne
secret OF his almost nexanstibe wealth THIS produces
great change IN the disposition OF tne IAtsr' ii
Baron moro courts the Counts alliance while
Ghlva finding his heart engaged TO Lurne and fearing
to lose her now wealthy dormeD suitor, c0ntrves 70
steal Lurlines enchanted ring from his hnger ana cast
IL into the Rhine.
In the meantime, Lurne inconsoable in the absence
of the young Count sits singing her laInents 70 ihe
Berg where Gnome in the service Of the Rhine King,
brings her the pghted ring in token Of her lovers inn
deity. Distracted with grief, LuTne resolves 10 up
braid him for bis perfdy and visit him with her ven
geance.
festivy; but in this gay and gorgeous reye the rch
Count Is the least happy Of his numerous and Joyous
lovely aud faithful Lurline but he dares not present
himself before her without his lost ring Lurllne
OF reproach here takes place, ending by her dc
nOuncing the treachery Of the companions In whom he
wealth, had plotted to destroy him, and to plumber the
castle. Their plan Is overheard and hastily coZ9mnl' Z
who mportune him to instant flight The assassns are
at hand; Rudolph prefers death az the teet OF Luno
ing in full force, she sezcs hor harp and by the Spe Q
mise their destruction aud effects the presorva-
tiOn OF her penitent lover.
MUSICAL NOTES.
Costa, the composer and conductor has been
knghted.
A memorial concert is soon to be given in
this city tribute OF respect TO the late Mr. G. B
Seymour OF TIE Times Probably nearly all the best art
lists within reach will take part In IT,
Wagner's opera, "The Master singer of Nu-
remburg" received with great applause In Mann
heard the composers attack upon the Jews and In the
evening 10 the theater and hissed the opera OIL tho
stage.
A comic opera entitled "AbOu Hassan," by
Mr.. George H. Miles, wellknOwn Maryland litierateur,
produced few days ago at the lI0dayst Iheater
in Baltimore, with Blanche and Ella Chapman In the
principal roles Tho local papers praise both the music
and the play very warmly.
Madame Parepa- Rosa, after q brilliant tour
through NowEngland, moving this way singing MS she
comes, and Friday will bring out The Messiah at
Stenway Hail. with the aid Of the New York Harmonic
Mige iuus In N.
the Boston bassO Mr.. whitney. This Will be Madame
ROsas last appearance In NewYOrk for the present.