New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-11
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
MUSIC.
ITALIAN OPERA-PIPELE.

ITALIAN OPERA-PIrELE.
Signor De Ferrari is little known outside OF
italy though his opera Of Ppele which last night
produced at the Academy OF Music for the first time IN
America has held the for some ten years We are
eurprsed that It has reached for It pos
sesses many Of the elements OF popularity as well as
much technical excellence, though exhibits no partcu
lar elevation Of STYLE thoroughDess OF scholarship or
wealth Of invention. These merits, however which
the public often willing TO dispense with, especially
in comic opera and Ppee" certainly has points Of
attraction which will dispose us 10 forgive its
deficiencies in the higher qualities OF art. The
music throughout is lively and interesting
From fret TO last not scene flags; every number is
pretty meodous Ortwo OF the airs very beau
rll: and IN the first especially there Is some admir-
able concerted music including septette which was last
night encored, and spirited finale. RgoleRa Miss
keogc} las several charming pieces all characterized
bv gfaceulness OF movement and delicate treatment
<]1rio, tenor, IS favored with part which would
show much musical inspiration it were only little
original; and for the chorus there is great deal
which will probably at once become popular. The open
ing sceuc for the chorus and baritone especially
lively. To set of the agreeable music there is plot
which affords ROnconi unlimited opportunities for
absurdity and he unquestiOnably makes the most OF
them From the opening scene, in which he Is reused
from his bed by band OF street revelers through all ms
couicaI and dOleful experiences bufeted by waggsh
painter locked up in jail by mistake, masqueradngat
ball. gong home drunk his wife, he is wonder
fully funny Such acting would have saved an Indifferent
opera, and ought TO make a brilliant success for
3 pretty one like Pipelc." OF the other
characters we need say but little Miss Kellogg
has part for which she is perfectly adapted.
The OF she sings with She
sings also with taste and she looks and acts the char
aCer Of the young seamstress admirably. Carlo is not
very well handled by sgnOr Massmilani is Barih
particularly goOdin JaeopO but the burden Of the
Gormance rests RgotetG and PiDeie. and the short
COmngs Of the others not important. SignOr Reyna
the part Of CabriOn very well and sings 10 indifer
emily. Mile. Lam Maddalsna the wife Of Pipete de
lvers the little music down for her TO the entire salts
Faction OF the audience. and develops powers Of comic
acting which far from contemplate. We have no
doubt the opera viii be favorite, and prove a
formidable rival to "Crispino" and similar works 1t is
20 be repeated on Monday
CONCERT BY MR.. l. /. RICE.
Mr.. ]. l.. Rice, a young gentleman of Phila-
delphia who has Just returned from course Of study
somewhere in Europe made his first appearance in New
York composer and pianist, Thursday evening at
stenwsy Hall. His audience much larger than we
expected II to be- and received him with marked favor
OF playing much need be said except that he has
pleasant and delicate touch but needs further practice
and study before can take rank artist AS
poser displays talent which deserves encouragement
Tie presented Thursday night fantasia in concerto
1orm for piano and orchestra. The first movement an
allegro melodious correct and clearly built, and the
oTchtstrsiOn il shows special Inspiration IS at least
'an audaute makes most unwarraDtabe use Of the allie
retto from BeethOvens Seventh Symphony. The cOmpo
eton closes with allegro OF less merit than the pre-
ceding movements. Mr. Rice assisted by Carl Berg
mann with good orchestral Mr. Frederic Berfner who
played two violoncelo solos Miss Jenny Landsman who
Gang 70 the satisfaction Of her numerous admirers,
and signor Bosoni. accomplished eccompanst
Mr.. Bergner's merits too well known TO need |
COMMUNICATION here. Miss Landsman does not seem to
us 10 the right road 10 artistic emiuence. she
parenty thinks of manner than OF method, and In
effort embesh her songs with merercious graces
OF delivery she forgets their sentiment Her voice Is
pleasant and the foundation Of her musical education has
been well laid it will be great pity if at the beginning
of she acquires tricks Of style which may be
hndorance TO her hereafter Let her remember that
simplicity Is the essence Of truth.
RUSSIAN OPERA.
On Wednesday of next week the Russian
company Of singers under the direction Of Mr. Agrenef
slavIansI,y whose performances at stenway Hall we
have already noticed, 10 begin OF opera at
che French Theater We have had almost everything |
else-Enelish. French German, Italian EthiOpian-and |
now cup OF happiness ought 70 be full The compo
sitons are TO be natOnal-that is, far Russia
can be sal have any national music for art Of all kinds
On that country is only naturalzed German culture
aud the first opera be prOduceds "Harolds Tomb" by
Verstowsky, from which the troupe gave scene on
occasion OF their first concert There some excellent
voices among the company and wesha await the issue
OF their experiment with considerable interest
The theater will be closed on Monday and Tuesday
MUSICAL NOTES.
The second of the Saturday afternoon concerts
az the Hall Of the Young Mems Christian Association
this afternoon viii be given by Mr. s. p. Warren Miss
Nettie Sterling and Mr. j. T.. Thomas.
Mr. jerome Hopkins gave the second of his
Orpneon Concerts last Wednesday az the y NJ {. a:
Hall. The OrpheOn Society Of ChOrasts sang some
reflections from The Messiah" and st. Paul" and Mrs
Kayan ME- MAIsden, and Mr. Hopkins appeared IN yafi
solo performances.
Mrs. Eichings-Bernard closes to-day her very
successful OF English opera aud flies away to The
desOlau VI the provinces, bearing the good wishes O
New Ors with her. She has given many excellent
performance during her stay and whenever she returns
she may Of welcome. The programme OF 10 day
b The Husuenots afternoon, and "IhC Bohemian
Girl ia lbc evening.