New-York tribune., 1871-10-23

Gown 70 tho last OF the Bypses IeL Lno ihuu
euce Of occsson which will long DO memorable th'
history Of lyric stage The cast In fun deserves "a
| be placed on record; II was as follow;
| Leonors. ors.................. Madame ParepaRoss
| manrico. ......... Theodore Wachtet
| Azucena.. Madame Oazz2niBa
| Di Luna. Alberto Laurence
HJi. aoboasid
| Ruiz. Sig. ChieSa
Tho chours was splendid force OF seventy fuyolced
and well trained hngers and the orchestra capaly led
by Mr.. Rosa, numbered about sixty. The rank and hs
from the stad Theater had been drafted for this night 70
Irvingplace. The enthusiasR With WHICH the people
we're full TO overnowine broke out when Madame Rosa
made her appearance in the second scene Of Act L. and
rOse TO intensity after the "Taoea Ia notte" and
tale amor" No one would have suspected that the
pris donna came 10 the theater from sick rOOm and
appeared under Disadvantages which hardly other
artist could have overcome. The glorious brHhtnes'
and strength Of voice admirable as ever and the
Vocazatcn was simply perfect,-with, perhaps, even
moro than usual decacy Of phrasilg. and more lavish
employment than usual Of the silyery mezza voce Az
the evening Madame ROsas strength showed no
diminution while her vitality seemed to increase and
she gave herself up more and fully TO tho inspa
ton Of tho music the crowd the applause the flowers,
and the consciousness Of triumph Circumstances suoA
as those which surrounded her Saturday night must
have powerful influence upon any artist, and certainly
she seemed 10 surpass herself Mr Wachtel was on bis
meIIlo. tOE Tue urot Lluo 10 WAC n0oEu W AV""y
American audience and with at associates and surround
ings From the the last he appeared to De al
on re and tho superb ring Of his voice thrilled one9
nerves like shock Of electricity. 1t was In tho ID
uuea Pira," Of course, that he reached the climax
OF his e6orts-h that be called an EFFORT which
seemed to be merely spontaneous outorss
Of manly passion and energy-pungnE Int
tho song with splendid abandon and finishing with ono
Of the and easiest high ohes Cs we ever heard AT
times his superabundapt carried him too
far; but II this fault pardOnablo s In the role
Of Namrico whsre broad escsnOt TO say musical rant
-are indicated in almost every number At all events
the delight OF the audience exceeded anything we have
witnessed in the Academy Of Music for many years
Whenever Mr.. wachtel sang with Madama Rosa, a. for
example in the finale Of the first Ac In the Tower duet
and In the of the opera the effect was ssss
Ing Tho two voices seemed to be made for each other
and one could ALMOST imagine that +" Tro'h
tore" had been created especially for them TO sing
Mr ably supported them in the character OF
d Luna. Singing In italian, In serious dramatic role
be developed an excellence both Of voice and Of Style
which hitherto he has had fair opportunity to display
he acted also with spirit and Intelligence, and by ths
evenings work considerably increased hs already eBV
able reputation. Madsme Gazzaniga's AsEces lacked
something vocally but her merit - dramatic. Axsass
too well known TO be questioned Tho small part OF
IeyrGndo we filed BY Mr.. Hall that 1t acquired
sort Of Importance and must not be passed with
upon performance not only phenOmenaly brilliant in
ts leading features but thoroughly satisfactory even in
the smallest details.
50 ends with sort Of w De jOe the most successful
season Of English opera ever given In HeW-York Tho
Rosas have developed by liberal management tho
neglected riches OF important branch OF tho lyric
drama and they have been rewarded with the most
dial public support and approval We take leave Of them
with regret and look forward to their return with imp
tience.
Welcome the coming, speed the going guest As Pa
repa disappears Nilsson floats upon the scene and with
only Sundays interruption the music goes on There
will be gay spectacle at the Academy tonight, and We
doubt not that the whole seven weeks during which the
goldenhared swede 10 10 remain with will be seres
Of successes waking the opera house TO unaccutomed
Life. The opening selection Is Lucia"
Mrs. Moulton closed her first series Of concerts Of
stenway Hall with matinee Saturday. The most
brilliant audenees meet copous fowerbaskets, and the
most enthusiastic applause have encouraged her thus FAR
In the arduous she has tempted Every appear
ance has been fresh personal triumph. With repeated
success she gained confidence and with incrsas
of confidence she has shown moro fully the nnenead
her culture and the abundance Of her natural endor
ments Her principal pieces Saturday were the Bel
RagRio," the "Caro Nome" from /" RgOetto," aad
Aienefs well known Nightingale Song All the's
suited her. but the first by far the most effective
We only say Of It, as We said once BEFORE tnAt
an exquisite specimen OF vocaiSsuon' anc "0nuos
exhibition Of the lsdy's rare voice. NO Woro u
praise that We have given Mrs. Moulton needs
be withdrawn or qualified; and II We nesits"
TO assign her that high rank among artists WhlcAh
claimed for her by her enthusiastic admirers sh
because the great sinser needs something moro tnn
voice and culture, something beyond merely nteuec
tual appreciation Of artistio sfeOt' We 40 Aos ooa
the dravine-roon for dramatic Hre or deep Senns
These are not found In Mrs Mouton. she has ner oVn
place in which, II not great she brilliant isSoAA'
unrivaled. a.. ID
Ths coming week o6ers . bewildering variety
To say nothing OF Miss hbsons
three operas, and CapOuls debut, we shall have AsoI
Rosa and Mrs seguin In "ThO hessAh," and HSon'''"
William Tall.n