The New York herald., 1871-11-29
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Italian Opera-".Miynon.n y

There can be little doubt that "Mignon,n az orc.
duced at the Academy OF Music, has created Q
most favorable and lasting impression on the
brilliant and crowded assemblages that have wit
messed its representation That 1t Will become ex.
ceedingly popular, even among those who do not
pretend to any extensive knowledge IN must
cal lore, Is almost assured fact Unlike most
operas, 1t requires but one hearing TO render 1t
almost familiar to the ear, and lew who nave
listened to 1t can fail TO remark the delightful effect
OF the several pleasing yet simple aras and concerted
pieces which abound throughout the work. Person.
aed Dy such all artist as Nilsson "Mlgnonn becomes
powerful and enchanting r0te, for there Is prob
ably no cantatrice on the lyric stage that could
depict It's true characteristic features with equal
amount Of versatility patnO5 aud hstrionic talent.
Altogether, apart from her exquisite v0caiization
Mile. Ellsson5 conception OF the sympathetic, CRATE
full and loving Gypsy Is simply perfect. Her inter
pretatlon OF the part in every aspect Is something
to be remembered; something, Indeed, tnat cannot
be forgotten II IS gratifying, moreover, to observe
that the opera Is presented IN such an unwuntea
manner as to elicit communication, 80 far as the
ance at the Academy last night showed Dut little
dlmlnuttOn In point OF numbers or brlltancy,
and the disappointed subscribers M Of the preyloas
general excellence oil tine performance, winch was
much smo ther than on the three previous occasions
An Italian opera audience Is never, by any means
demonstratve, but there were times last evening
when genuine heartfelt appreciation rang through
the building in unmistakaDle form. The nrss
beautiful prayer, which falls to the lot OF MignOn,
was rendered with great tenderness anu simplicity.
Then the duet OF the swallows which, by the way.
is perfectly enchanting, was sung by Mile. Nilsson
and NJ. janet whO as Lotdr0, has made u decided
hit, IN q manner that elected the earnest ap-
proval OF the house. But we have previously
Commented upon the various details OF the opera
ap4 tpe merits Of TIE several artists who .peys, 80
ably distinguished themselves Once again did Mile.
Nilsson, In the last act, display her wonderful dram
attic powers and IN the beautiful terzet her combined
efforts were displayed 10 the very fullest advantage.
N. janet In the r0is OF the bereaved father mas
proved himself nne actor, which, together with
his excellent singing, has made him quite favor
lie WITH all the audiences tnat have witnessed his
performances. NJ. Capou was, as usual, graceful
aud fervld and recited his romanccs with great
Skill In the love passages M. CapOul was very ef-
ective ana the last act he fairly eclipsed the best
OF his previous EFFORTS. or Mile. Duval we have
merely to repeat that she sustained the part
brilliancy ana seems to improve upon each success
sive representation OF the opera Her execution OF
tile ,asnlng PoOnase merited and woa general re-
cogniton. Signor Lya as Laerte did the little that
fell TO his share with becoming ease, and showed hi-
SELF worthy OF more pretentious rote The, chorus
was highly credtabie and altogether .'Mign non" was
presented last night with cOmmendabie smooth.
ness and IT'S performance gave evident satisfaction
10 the discriminating audience that tnr0nyed tho
building.