New-York tribune., 1871-10-11
AfUSIC.
TIE ENGLISH BALLAD TROUPE.

The company Of English artists brought over
by Mr. George Dolby was introduced. Monday night TN
der pleasant and encouraging circumstances we Ha,
in brief that they fully satisfied the expectations o
the public and welcomed with enthusiasm inuoN
the greatest share Of which called forth Dy MI
santey This rare artist has voice Of extraordinary
compass. verging upon the tenor quality IN iS upf'
range, and sharing the fullness and depth OF 'o
profondo In it's lower Yet 1t is q Homogeneous ''o
whose registers perfectly joined, anu "hooo q
lie distinct and even. 1t is not what is commonly "
rich in tone we should rather define as clear power
full and bright, holding in this respect among Da'
tones the same position which WachterS hoip'
AMONG teoors He reminds OF Wachtei III
another particular; Ills singing has that glorious VI
matte fire which stirs the pulse ana ro'soS '"o
ton and something OF that comfortaple aDahuo ""
resus NOT from carclessness but from compieto con
troll Of extensive natural powers Like "achte io o
IA manly singer. whose voice and stye hfo cqu""t
It'll ord dionjhed The comparison however, cannot
be carried beyond this In the mechahNa part vi
yocalIsm, Mr. Santey Is the more highy cu''va'eu
artist OF the two; and he has the last crownn8 w OF
song a sympathetic delivery, In whlch "achtei 10
entirely deficient. One realizes indeed Ill listening 10
this magnificent singer that the baritone Is the king OF
all the voices.
Miss Edith wynne, the soprano OF the company Ia not
great artist like saney but she pleasant singer,
more be admired for the grace OF her expression anu
her simple and method than for any extraordinary
qualities OF voice. Madame Patey has powerful rich,
and even cobtralto with broad but quiet and refined
style and smooth aud expressive delivery Mr.. Cnm-
mings made excellent impression last Spring at the
Handel and Haydn Festival in Boston, and recorded
tben Judgment of his sweet tenor voice and his care
full training.
or the performance OF this troupe In the English part
songs and glces which occupy such conspicuous place
on the programme must speak at more convenient
opportunity
ENGLISH OPERA.
Balfe's "Satanclla" was produced on Monday
night with elaboration OF costumes and properties n
precedented in the history of English Opera In Newfork
1t abounded In brilliant stage pictures, and was crowded
with gay and gitcrng throngs OF peasants, pirates,
Moorish g1rs men armor devils priests and wedding
parties Tho work IL well worth the splendors which
have been laid upon it, There are several numbers equal
to the best OF Balfes writing. and nearly all are
vivacious and meodious. The well-known ballad,
The Power OF Love" which forms, so
to speak, tho theme Of the opera, Is
handled with ingenuity and with fine poetic instinct
running Ike thread through the critical scenes of the
drama and lingering at the close like the memory OF
songs heard long ago. Though the most popular air In
the opera, it is by means the only good one. We
have an abundance Of charming music for &tdn-
ella Lcia. and Rupert, lively pirates chorus,
splendid quintet and chorus, bridal chorus
suggcstivc-strange TO say-of Wagner, and n
which Is familiar to ball rooms. The work as whole
briskly along. amusing the eye with picturesque
and effective situations, and pleasing the ear
with lively and easily remembered strains Tho title
role was filed by Mrs. Van Zandt, who returned after
five years the Of her first lyric successes
She was most cordially received, recalled after all her
best songs, and loaded with flowers. Her voice, OF
course has rpened and her method greatly improved
left and she must take rank now as one OF
the best light sopranos available for the American stage
strong clear, and true voice. facility OF execution
OF sentiment beautifully distinct enunciaton
and prepossessng appearance, combine to make her
most attractive artist. Miss DORA confirmed the pleas
ant impression Of her debut and Mr. Castle, Mr. Camp
bell, Mr. Hall, Mr. Beguin, and Mr.. Whiffn filed the
principal male parts with general satisfaction. The
chorus excellent especially in the scene OF the
Tunsian slave-marke with its pretty dance music and
the orchestra, under Mr.. Rosa's baton was superb
1t was announced from the stage that performance
will be given, this week. for the benefit of the Chicago
sufferers Madame Rosa, Mrs Van Zandt, Miss Dora,
and all the other principal members Of the troupe, will
take part in 1t.
MRS. MOULTON.
The sale of tickets for Mrs. MoultOn's con-
gins tO-lny.