New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-20
The strakosch Concerts.

a concert singer. She occupies the same ex
I allied place in this, her chosen sphere OF
action, as does her sister, the gifted AdeIina
in opera. Adelina, the enthroned pet Of
the dilettanti of Europe. moves her listeners
by her voice and dainty acting combined
while Carlotta, the idol of the public, en-
thralIs her audience without the aid Of the
meretricious glare that surrounds her sister,
BY her wonderful powers of vooalization
alone. There is woman before us, in all
her bewiIdering beauty, it is true, but the
glamour of the operate stage, with it's bril-.
liant costumes, its artistic groupings and
gilded paraphernala, is not on hand, while
this child Of song, like bird Of the wild
wood, pours forth her silvery strains,
'In profuse strains of unpremeditateG art"
The American public do not seem to fully
appreciate the fact that the great Mario is
really once more among them When the
announcement was first made that this
prince Of tenors, who but little while be
fore had closed with AdeIina Patti one Of
the most brilliant seasons ever known in
London, had partially acceded to the propo
,
cross the ocean, it was doubted by many
both here and in Europe, whether lie would
ever attempt the journey.
1t was thought to be his fixed determine
ton TO retire altogether from the stage,
upon which he had immortaHzed himself
but yielding at last to the earnest entreaties
Of the great impressario. he babe farewell
70 his legion of friends and set sail for our
shores
It may be true that the great tenor has
lost some Of the power which he once pos
sessed. but there still remains enough for
the children OF those who. quarter Of Il
century ago. were electrified BY his magical
notes to form very good idea of what q
wonder he was in his prince And it will
not be forgotten that Marios acting was in
every respect in keeping with his superb
voice. There are characters upon the lyric
stage which will ever bear the impress
given them by his marvellous jmpersona'
tions. With the poet he shares the glory
of their creation infusing, as he did,
new life into them by she witchery
OF Ills genius Old opera-goegs, when
they see the great renor appear
before fhem upon the concert stage WILL
from time 70 time, by some simple gesture
OF graceful pose, be carried back TO the
days OF his operatic triumphs. 1t may noe
be inappropriate to mention es gassamg
tina. the English public intend very soon to
signify theiv appreciation of Signor Ma. 10
by besHowing upon him as a testimonial Of
theis gegard and admiration donation
amounting at last advices 20 a very eOnsid'
cradle amount. This movement is general
one. and the subscription list 10 this noble
fund embraces the names of some Of the
most ilJustrioUs families in the United
Kingdom. This much Gos the two leading
artists o: Mr.. Strakoscb's concert com
yanY, the lesser lights OF which shine very
brilliantly indeed, notwithstanding the
corU$cations Of The two great !uninaries, 20
which We have seen IL upon :his occasion
70 e&Ii special attention.
The Ghird and last greaG ccHcere q the
'goupe took place last evening az the Expo
sitioD Hall. and was finely attended. not-
wthstanIing the rain storm which prevail
I'd throughout most Of the day, ana in,
creased in violence toward nishrfoIi.
The enthusiasm Of the audience was eyen
greater shan upon the Swo previous occ@-
sions. and we ehaI! be greatlg mistaken il
the matinee Tomorrow does HoG draw Snc
largest attendance % the season.
The pro gramme last evening was % veYy
choice one. and enabled the several artists
of the troupe 20 appear az tl.ei. best. Car-
iOtta wes never in faeg voice and gave ia
the second part the variations on Sne Gar
niva! q: Venice with exquisite effect 1t IS
in such pieces as this that the listener is en-
abied to discover the immense wealth Of
voice with which she is endowed. Each
pNraze seems more difficult amt wonderful
than tle one preceding. and yet she grasps
them in detail with an ease and cUnnin.
thar is absolutely startling. In IAe shadow
song from ''Dino.ah.' she brought to mind
wildly the rendering OF the same by hex
sister AdeIina. who sang il for Che first time
in he: life at oug Opera House.
Miss Gary, the contralte of She troupe.
carried off most Of the noncrs 3asH evening,
and when. upon an encore. she sang ''Nath-
!een Navourueen,' the house almost rose TO
!ta feet. and would not be satisfied until she
young lady had been called before the cu:,
tain 80 less than four Zines.
SignoE Mario was in excellent voice. and
sang solo by Puisut!. with much taste and
considerable power.
Mile. Teresa Caryenc. the Soun2 pian!ste
81 the troupe. who will in time make q
great name toy herself. executed with SUI.
prisnG power and finish q fantastic on
themes from ''Iucie.'' which gained for her
one 81 the most enthusiastic enco.as Ot she
evening
We regret exceedingly :has 1Ie concerts
Of fh;s troupe are 10 lie brought 20 i close
at the matinee tomorrow, for We fee! abso
! iutely certain that they could draw full
! houses were 'hey to cemain ior any length
Q: time IN our music loving city.
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