The New York herald., 1871-10-15

Lucia" order ana a couple OF IlIlle songs OF the
quaint Moorish or Spanish style sung oy Sa.anelIa-
mo Irize Can Fate on Man Bestow," and innate,
in which the effect produced oy the last scene
is repeated each time tone. higher,
initiated. 49,. L. has , 81 splenrdid .sran po effect;
Love- on which the curtain tails. The orchestra
ton OF this opera the best ever effected by Baie.
There IS want OF cohesion and superabundance OF
material IN it, which judicious ana liberal pruning
can remove.
success both in singing and acting, and deserved
the great applause that was bestowed upon her.
tone which is so desirable in a soprano sfogato.
The upper notes are particularly bright and bril-
that enables her TO vocaizc norld music without an
effort, and to give an artistic nnlsh to runs OF the
most elaborate KIND. Tne sympatheuc quality Of ner
voice Ia also pleasing feature, and we add to this
her thorough musical education and dramatic ability
and experience 1t VIII be seen what valuable prize
Nine. Parepa has gained in her now prima donna.
With the exception OF Campbell. who made hlL as
Arimanes the rest OF the cast do not call for special
mention. Castle was manifestly ovcrweghted by
his part and Miss DOria dld not come up 70 the cX
pectahons formed or her at her debut. But the
chorus and orchestra were SIMPLY perfect, On un-
heard Of thing at this house. and the mounting Of
OF the opera was very crelirable considering the
fact that II is spectacular TO great extent. Nine.
Van Zandt deserves the highest praise for the I'M
mense progress she mas made In her art since her
debut here In Italian opera six years ago.
She win be recognized favorite this season.
PAaEpA-RosA ENGLISH UPERA-.'LUcREzIA BoR-
GIA."-Many years have elapsed since an operate
performance was given in this city equal to that Of
Friday night IN point OF uniform excellence IN the
principals unusual merit IN the secondary parts and
thorough completeness IN the chorus and orchestra.
To speak OF the last first we can assert without
fear OF contradiction, that never before In the
Academy OF Music were the habitIes Of the
opera, English Italian or German, regaled with
a chorus and orchestra so admirable IN every de-
tam. ana 80 completely imoued WITH the spirit OF
and the cnorus-master. Howard Glover. credit for
this Is due. The Lucrez,a Of Madam Parepa- Rosa
ranks dar above all her other Operatc
r6tes and the character Is admirably suit
ed to her imposing stage appearance and
Her success was an unquained one and should en-
courage her to repcat the opera: The most charm
ing OF American contratos, Mrs. Zelda Seguln
made most captivating Orslni, and the ortndist IN
her hands created Juror. Tom Karl's clear, sym
the r6ie OF Gennaro and Aynsley Cook was the best
Afouso that the New York boards bave seen for
many years Gustavus Hall and wnifien also did
well in their small parts The. costumes, scenery
ana appointments were In Keeping with the
Nine. Parepa Rosa's aress in the second
act was regal IN its magnidceDce 1t Is
tins company mas more than fulfilled every promise
made before the season opened, and has presented
each opera with fidelity to c9mpleteness in detail
ever to see at the Academy. And this without call
ing upon any one but the general public Tor sup.
port, and taking the chance OF the old regime such
as the directors laid down TO all managers.
WALLACK's THEArRE.-On Monday night the ED er
Coman's amusing comedy entitled '.Tne Jealous
Wife, was reproduced at this house, and a new
claimant to pubic favor IN the person of Miss Pessy
Mordaunt, made her irst bow to an American au-
dience. The lady's attractive appearance secured
her favorable reception, ana as art had been cx-
tensively called to the aid OF nature Miss Mordaunt
looked quite Irresistible She has pretty fac and
a charming figure, great aids to popular favor.
In addition she is sei-possessed and not wanting IN
spirit.
Miss Mordaunrs rendering OF the character was
that OF pretty, pouiing woman, who did not much
believe IN her own Indignation. Her passion was
vlsibly artDcial and wanting III true feeling. In
her action there Is suspicion of exaggeration,
which makes us feel all the time that she is acting.
Her voice Is wanting IN flexibty, and especially in
the sympathetic tones IL would not be 'air Judge
OF Miss Mordaunts ability 10y her performance IN
the character OF Mrs. OaKly, which does not afford
very wide scope and the phase OF character sought
10 be drawn offers great temptation to pass
daunt's acune on MONDAY was sprghtly and
forcible, exhibiting considerable etan, and was
certainly far above the ordinary performance Of ac
tresses the New York stage. In her deIineations
OF passion all approach 10 vulgarty was carefully
avoided. Looked at generally, her performance was
satisfactory without exhibiting any extraordinary
brihancy. Mr.. Fisher, VINO made his first appear
ance this season, acquitted himself wei as the good
natured, soit-hearted Mr.. Oakly. lie was open TO
the accusation OF being ite neavy In the opening
scenes but his actng throughout was quiet and
Major, who is always1 urging his brother to rebel
against the tyranny OF his wife, caused good deal
cynical reflections on the lair sex. His makeup
was excellent and he looked the impersona- |
,la ton a Of the Jolly 9, sinner OF the authors
Beagle one OF those Characters in which he |
best succeeds and acquitted himself credIfaby as
me horse racing iox.hunting country squire. We |
cannot compliment Mr.. Montgomery on his Imper-
sonation OF the hghtng old sea dog, Captain OUut-
ter; In fact we don't remember ever having seen
any one pretending to relations with the briny deep
VINO looked more OF landlubDer II Mr.. Mont |
gomery would adhere to his native brogue, or allow
IL TO adhere TO him, In his deneations OF irish char
Ter II would be decided Improvement; bur In his |
dialect and his makeup as Captain O'Cutter MIR. |
Montgomery looked more like Yorkshire lout than
naval officer. Mr.. Ringgods Lord Trnket in the |
ne Improved his acting with his dress in the latter
acts. Mr. Polks conception OF Charles Oakly was |
marked by weakness and want OF manner In the |
nrst scenes during the progress OF the play the
same defects was added tinge OF vulgarity. Miss
Emily Mestayer played the fashionable, frivolous |
woman OF the world with good judgment and gave
US an excellent picture OF these brilliant but corrupt
parasites. The play, which Is rather amusing than
interesting pleased the audience highly, and at
lts conclusion Miss Mordaunt and Mr. Fisher were
called before the curtain TO receive merited ap-
plause number OF bouquets were thrown, IN the
European manner which, at least, gave an appear
ance Of spontanelty TO this token OF appreciation
THE ENGLISH BALLAD TRoUPE.-The first ap
pearance OF Miss wynne, Nine. Patey, Mr.. santley
and the three other members Of the English ballad
company, at steinway Hail on Monday evening.
was the means OF drawing very large audience,
the Harmonic Society aud chorus OF the church
Music Association being extensively represented.
The programme was AS foows:-
eoaris,.Lol the early beam Of mornins-'sefe a.u.
Miss Ed,th wynnc NINE. Paiey.
Co.. h, w u. Cummings and Mr. D. o. rA'ey. p,.so,
"s '' -" D''' mss vain, " .nns =.
Bong 30, Rndder than the Cberry"-"Acs and Gala. .
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