The New York herald., 1869-11-30
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Ginlia Grisi.

Gfulia GrtBf.
Tho death OF this celebrated singer Is announced
Dy telegram from Berlin as taking place yesterday
Madame Grisl was born on tho 22d Of May, 1912, on
tue least OF 81. Giulia- Her father, 0aetano Gris
was an engineer onicer in the service OF Ma
poieon l., ana an aunt, Josephine Grassini
viii be remembered as the famous singer
OF her time. Madame Grlsf received her
education at the convent OF Guizia, studying but
little music and giving no evidence OF possessing
the splendid voice which, In later years, charmed
ana delighted thousands. The success OF her sister,
Guiditla. first aroused within her an ambition for
lame as singer, and devoting her time
olngenty TO study she was enabled at
tho age OF seventeen to make her debut at
Bologna, In "Romeo Giuliesta,n and made some
IMPRESSION more though because OF her charms OF
person and evident appreciation OF her part, than
because Of any marked exhibition OF vocal
her appearance at Milan on the ilrst representa-
ton OF Norma" and achieved real triumph
IN the Character OF Adagsa, which she played to
Pastas personan0n or Norma. From this night
dates her career as great artist, and the event
proved the occasion for u rather amusing II aues-
tlonable act on her part Before appearing at Milan
she had entered into an engagement for six years
for moderate salary to sing at Florence After her
nrst triumph, finding that her vocal abilities could
command greater compensation than she had con-
tracted for Gris clandesrinely started on Journey
for France to avoid fulnling her obligations
lIuuhIl huo flOTtuC6 UUDTtSU1lO, VINO had been
congratulatlng himself on having obtained a fine
jewel Tor small price, was enraged when he heard
OF her departure that he determined upon pursuing
the abscond'ng p,1naa DONNA. Luckily for Gris
there was no electric telegraph those days. so that
she was able, after exciting chase to reach the
French frontier.
Arrived In Paris she sought out Rossini through
whose influence she obtained an engagement as
prlnad donna 0 the Italian opera. Her romantic
public, as well as the fact Of her possessing
magnificent voice. The result was that on her
nrst night the opera house was densely crowded,
curiosity than from any faith in her powers Her
singing, however. was splendid and her triumph
signal. A most brilliant season followed, every
night bringing with it an ovation. In 1884 sns
made her debut 10 London as Ninetta,
IN N the "aazza Ladra," receiving one OF
by en- English audience Her reputation during this
season steadily increased the house being as full on
acters she was conspicuously good curing her
career. Az the Queen IN "Semiramiden and
a%% a nca.ta poro "a ss
latter was written expressly for herr and other
operas was stgnay successful. But was in the rde
Her singing and acting OF this Character has
never been surpassed aud, indeed, 1t my be truly
said has never been eqnalled by singers coming after
her, although her conception OF the part and style
Of rendering has invariably formed model for all
The nexioillty and compass Of her voice were re-
markabe ana her dramatic talent would, without
singing, have made her famous.
For number OF years Madame Gris1 appeared al
ternately IN Paris and Londonin the latter city. at
her Majestys theatre, until 1S40. and subsequently
at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden. In
August, 1854 she came to the United States In COM
pany with SignOr Mario, and was received with
great enthusiasm. On December l. 1851, snc took
farewell benefit In London, and announced
her Intention to retire from the stage.
OF splendid ovation. She, however reappeared in
1885 and for short time In 1868. Unfortunately her
voice was no longer what 1t once had been, and,
besides the singing OF Patti still fresh In the
memory OF her audience IL was not surprising
therefore, that manifestations OF disapprobatl on
greeted her last appearance-an event that is said
to have panied her deeply.
In 1895 Nine. Grsi married M. de Melcy. O French
gentleman OF wealth and high standing in society.
The marriage proving unhappy she abandoned him.
and Tor many years lived with Signor Mario by
whom she had several children. and whom she
afterwards married. Her triumph as singer was
unusual number OF years.