The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-04-14

In Sen1trdmtdc and moo dramatic tervor and mDtu-
rity OF musical thought in GuiNaume TIL, but IL
Barbere has always been the popular flvoric, IN )ro
frequently played and thoroughly enjoyed |
than anv other work OF HMaestro Rossni. And this |
Is not unreasonable for the framework which holds
the witty and nonchalant Figaro, the graceful Atn,r
and the coquottish Rosna Is of puro music
,ndefled. rather than Of mod'sh costume or |
tawdry scenic sple ndor. The opera relics for its |
upon the singing aud acting OF the three |
principal performers. and not upon stir. |
ring chorus of ugly women, the faded
graces OF an atcnu tied corps de ballet In it. |
self the is The perfection of the italian style;
a style which has not the massive force Of Meyer
beer the occasional tinkllng c,ap-trap Verdi
bu. which depends on smooth and natural melodies,
adoi ned with clusters Of musical pearls and with
ripping cadences VIII hch to tho thepe itself what
the dew drop Is to the leaf the spray to the fall
ing fountain. This music demands thorough
cultivation Of the voice, and above ell sseadi.
and evenness of style, and Milo Durapd
be congratulated that ehe chose for the opera to
be performed last night one which would show to
the full her skill, in which sho could be
seconded By artists able and SO conscientious as
Petrilli, sarti and the wellnigh IL compatible Brig
noli. Mile Durand played Rosina last night for the
first time, and arze ID epoch IN her artieic
life. But the day should be distinguished by white
stone. for the performance throughout was in every
way Satisfactory M lie Durand as the alr OeneucdtTc,
is the ,et OF whom to speak Doubtless the peculiar
circumstances under which the performance was
given took away the nervousnt incidental to first
appearance, and lent additional piquancy to her
manner, and a greatr huency to her voice.
But. however this may be, 1t Is certain that
her Rosima far superior to her Leonord, and
even to her Norma The acting throughout was
charming. and the grand aria vna Vooe POGO fa was
sung in manner which is seldom eQualled In these
that in which prime donne exercise their vocal
cheuau1 de baaille-M lie Dul and sang Ehert's Echo
Song with exquieite ncatness ard cearness, added
to grace of manner which we do not attempt to de-
scribe. Applause and Mile Dhrand became sy-
nonyms, and. from her first note to her last, the
audience thundered out their app roval whenever
| opportunity came.
Sgnor BrignoN sang as onlya thorough artist can
sing. using his noble voice with consummate skill.
and delivering the graceful music Of his role with
! even fascinating effect.
signor Petrili. who on the previous evening had
shown himself to be thoughtful actor, was thorough
ly at homo Figaro. The versatile Barber laughed
and sang, and jested and intrigued, fairly twinkng
with life and spirit while Largo al Fdctotu,n sung
with force and yet with rapidity OF enunciahon
which few equal Figaro seems to be the favorite
role of Signor Petrlln in none we know,
does he appear to greater advantage.
signor. sarti and sienor Locatelli entered with
spirit into their RESI- i've parts, and In every way
made the most OF them.
The audience. glad to say, q full and
fashionable one, doubtless, but for the circum
stance Ct the ST. Cecilia ball occurring on the Same
evening, would have been moro crowded.
Brignoli and his company have our best wishes for
their sue cess in their southern tour.
| THE SESSION OF CHARLESTON PREsBYTERY
lied by great interest and unanimity. Rev. thomas
H Law was eappointed Evangelist of the Presby-
terry for the low country churches and call was pre-.
scnted to city minister to take charge OF the church
at Al ken he sessions Of the Prt sbytery at
tended by ladies and others connected with our
Presbyterian congregations and by many ministers
| of other enominations. With the latter pleasant
and fraternal gre eings exchanged. Presbytery
reconvenes in October, at Beech Island.
| HOTEL ARRIVALS, April 13.-P0oii0n HoteL
| J Mcdowell, st James: Sam sarbarn, Baltimore;
Miss Deveire, Frank Conley, CITY: E Oreech,
Barnwell; Bauknight, Florida; W Mclean.
North Carolina; =" Hand, Graniteville; 8 lid
| well, Fairfield; homas Blackwell, R Cameron
Mrs Williams. Miss Williams New York; A Gregory
Connecticut; Harley. Orangeburs; Lucas
North Santee Walton. New York.
Charleston HoteI.-Dr Doar santee; n Keller
Cainhey; OHear. st Thomas; John Smith
James q heck. New York; E Wallace, Baltimore;
Mul6gan. City; DR. Winsmith and daughter
| spartanburg; Mr. and Mrs W s skidman and maid
skidman. Robert Carter and wife, DR. L North
| and wife, New York: Rev William Tullock, Cennec.
tcut; JOHN Dinan, Sparta Ga; John waring
wife and son, New York Charles WheelriRht Bos-
ton; h Duning. Burkett Connecticut; g Beling
New York; " Madsen, Virginia; Charles shuster
E Krewson. Phila delphla; M Mcrnnis New York;
inio ychv ID rHI~
Army; Rev and Mrs George F. Gray and child, New
Jersey; Mrs Wheeler, Mrs Bauer. George Cook,
New York; ] Wannamaker. st Matthews.