The New York herald., 1870-05-18
AMUsEMENTs.

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ACADEMY or NUsIc--lTALIAN OPBxA.-A young
American prtnsa donna and young viennese con-
fraio we're interesting features IN the opera last
night They selected Flotow's sparkling work,
Martha" Tor their nrst appearance, and their suc-
cess was unqualified from beginning TO end. Tho
soprano MISS Isabella Mcoulloch u the daughter OF
scsroiman planter, and until the var swept away
tne pu'k o. tne fortune Of the family sho was tho
pc'io Vi tne nrst circles OF South Carolina After
the war she came to the metropolis and devoted
Herself TO the study OF the lyric drama under
tne abe tuition OF signor Torrlanl. She made her
debut AZ wallack's at Saturday matinee, after .
couple OF years study. ana gave promise from tho
start Of becoming Of the brightest consultations
In the American operate armament She was aftcr-
wards member Of the De Ia Grange company and
her progress In her pro ession was unusually rapid
and sustained. After q nying operate Visit 70 her
siasm. she Joined Brignoli in his Californian South
ern and Western tour, and since Beceni-
which few prime dorns would care 70 encounter.
Everywhere she met with the most natter,ng testi-
e a. q ses e ss Was caes
fully and ENTHUSIASTICALLY accorded 70 her. Her
reception last evening was o. IKE nature and her
the high standard OF merit claimed for her. Naive.
graceful, unaffected, with voice u rare sweetness
the good opinion Qf the audience and received for
her exquisite singfuN OF the Last Rose Of 6ummer'
has 'a tbs best Voice Of Ihas Eind ss present On
the American stage. In richness nexieloy
aud power she reminded us Of yiardot Garcia Nsll-
tier Ddee or Trebelli Bettn In the second oot me
by Mr.. wetsteln, pianist OF this city. Her woke
in ali It's registers and her appearances ana acting
shows the experience OF the Stage OF the Imperial
man, but did give tie words with the same harsh
emphasis that marred her singing 1t her nrst ap-
pearance In concert here. German IL q very dlsa-
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sounds are softened down. and Miss PorI
succeeded sue IN this respect admirably. The Lionel OF
tended :, comment lie sing. the passionste
aria MAppar as no other tenor can
voce gives finish and eject TO all his lyric essays.
In the celebrated duet with Plupkett IN the rst scc
ne new was y ais Also very successful although the nosrsc.
81 oil the concerted music. and this duet In pattcu
..sf. The SPARKLING spinningwhee quartet and tho
end END Of The scene was given with Marked
Te nS sa he as cSns nSes ee ss
the stage. On Thursday next ''Trovatore" VIII be
given AZ the Brooklyn Academy, and on Friday
nssa and signor franc In the pfincipa ro'es Iie
success OF Miss McCuloch last evening. and indeed,
encouragement TO AL American artists. We have In
this city alone host OF talet which might %
look to Europe solely for operate material while We
have here fresh, young voices, artistic instlncts ana
natural talent OF me highest order TINS neld y
comparatively undevelopcd, and there u In II q
mine OF wealth Tor Competent, enterpristng ond
experienced tnapresa'io. III worth the sr.aL
Musical and Theatrical Netes.
The debut in concert OF Miss Georglna Davidge,
the youngest daughter OF the celebrated comedian.
Is looked forward 10 with interest by Brooklyn
circles. 1t takes place at the Athen@um tomorrow
evening.
Miss Emma Hows0n, Of the Rchings troupe, has
met with the most fattering In Richmond IN
the trying roles Of Adalg,sa and ''rhe Bohemian
| Glrl.n
Mr. ana Mrs. Barney Williams, after highly sue
cessfu engagement OF twenty. four nights In Philnr
dclphia, have returned TO their beautiful villa at
| Bath, l. !.
Mr. Harklns, the clever stage manager Of the Fifth
| Avenue, takes benefit on Monday next, when
| "Frou-Frou" will bc performed positively for the
| last time.
the severe and prolonged indisposition OF Mr..
| Harry Jackson, the eminent comedian, deprtvcs
"Mosqulto,n at Niblo's, OF what might Justly be
| called It's most attractive feature.
Professor HERMANN the king Of prestidigitateurs
left for Europe yesterday with his accomplished
lady. He win return In the fall with many novelties
for the ensuing season.