The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-26
A n u s e II z N rs.


European triumphs, to and her voice almost new
creation since she LETT us six years ago We not
disappointed The opinions pronounced in all the
leading theatres OF the Old World, including those
OF the crowned heads-although the he ads that
crown are not always good Judges OF music-are
verified here. But Mles Patti had the honor most
dear to true artist. OF singing before such
divnties-high priests indeed OF the art DIVINE as
Auber. Rossini. Meyerbeer and Verdi, from each of
whom she received those laurels of commentator
which every ambitious artist must prize dearly
than gems and gold or the plaudits OF imperial
sovereigns. Our sovereign people. represented by
the hrst classes OF metropolitan society gave her
welcome last night at Stenway Hall that Mile.
Patti must remember all the days OF her
life. The pick and choice OF the ehte
OF the city were present and so were the
critics and the musical dtlet0nte; but, one
and all, they accorded to her the merit OF using
magnificent voice with wonderful skill. Since the
days OF Malibran we have perhaps had no such
v0callzatlOn on the concert stage. Remarkable az
Jenny Lind was IN the use Of a peculiarly gifted
organ Patti IN many instances equals If she does
enough the Swedish Nightingale" Patti in her
rapid changes and exquisite trllls may claim 70
while to enter INTO rivalry with them, In
the "Luce dt quest ANNA" from "Linda"
she used her voice with marvellous
power IN net transition from one passage
to another that would have been astonishing even
In viOiin. but In the human voice seemed almost
an impossblity. The audience recognized this fact
and appauded 1t not only by overwhelming braves,
but by laying perfect garden OF nowers-the odor
whereof niled tne nouse-as the eet OF inc ialr
by the BoerO from the "Sician Vespers," rendered
most Charmingiy. In the Carnival OF vencen
developing her complete command OF wonderful
voice, which seemed at times 70 pass from her as
with it, but left 1t to be- governed by some
superior power. PATHS success last night was
unequivocal, az indeed 1t deserved to be. Rarely
was artist greeted by so fashionable, refined and
critical an audience, and so iatteringly sustained.
The other members OF MIR. Strakoschs concert troup
are quite equal TO the reputation OF the guiding
Ritter has delicate, perhaps too delicate, but crisp
and firm touch on the plano. His concerto in q
Judging his capacity because 1t was too much Orches
ira and too little piano, and moreover was little
wearsome from us length; but in the second piece
from BaCn, with an original movement OF his own,
Mr. Ritter was heard to more advantage and proved
himself an excellent artist. Prume, although not
things with his VIOLIN and was admirably sustained
by q well directed orchestra. His reception was
most cordial and well deserved.
Upon the wnole the first Patti night was grand
success and we presume tlat 1t Is but the preclude
to very prosperous season.
ENGLISH OPERA.-AuDer's charming three act
opera OF FRA Diavolo" was given by the Parepa
Rosa English opera troupe last night at the Theatre
Frsicais and was most delightful and enjoyable
performance. A large and fashionable audience
assisted az the representation ahd everything con-
nected Herewith passed or in the most agreeable
manner. Miss Rose Hersee. in the character Of
Zerlina, sang and acted the part entrusted to her
with much spirit and artistic ability, and succeeded
in confirming the good impression which she made
upon our citizens upon the occasion Of her first
appearance. Mrs. Seguin. as Lady Alcash. was. as
usual perfect In her role and in excellent voice. Her
acting was full OF dash and to her is due, in mea
sure much OF the success of the performance Mr..
William Castle, as the terrible Fra Dlavoo.
was really sns ness as was asS Mr.
fact S ali Concerned acquitted eip'' themselves
Whole was one Of the most perfectly rendered thus
far BY the Parepa-Ro troupe. Encores were the
order Of the evening, after the rrst act all or
the above named artists being called before the
curtain. The opera was creditably cOstumed. the
''make up" or the leading characters being particu-
Of the kind ever written by Auber. 1t abounds in
striking melodies and ChOruses but the finale lacks
completeness AS given last night at the Theatre
expected and with the exception Of the prompter
house. just as though he was one of the most import
ant characters In the piece, was In every respect
credta0le performance.
BOOTH's THEATRE-ENOCH ARDEN.-The revival
Of thus well known piece. under q new version,
effectively produced at the theatre last evening.
The original plot OF the poem has been adhered to
with the exception Of the last act. In which Enoch
dies after seeing his wife and her unhappy family,
but unseen by them. Miss Blanche de Bar, as Annie.
acted her part admirably. especially in the third act,
where the point Of marrying Philip Ray she still
DOUBTS the death OF Enoch Enoch Arden the hero OF
the plot finds worthy personlfcatIOn in the acting
Of Mr.. Theodore Hamilton, which, although some
what pathetic IN the commencement was amply
rendered in acts four and hve The parts Of Merriam
Lane and DR.. Grummest respectively performed by
Miss Fanny Morant and Mr.. Thomas J. Hind, were
both excellent and natural Que Of the most
striking features was, doubtless, the magnificent
scenery, especially In Annies vision and that repre-
senting Enoch on the desert island The house was
well filed and the frequent applause Indicated that
although being new version, the public not only
appreciated the piece, but also the acting.
Musical and Theatrical Notes.
Italian opera is threatened at the Catacombs
The Richings opera troupe is at Baltimore
The Susan Cation troupe is at Cleveland.
The Parepa- Rosa troupe opens in Philadelphia on
the 4th OF October.
The Brigno opera troupe opens in san Francisco