New-York tribune., 1872-04-25
MUSIC.
ITALIAN OpERA-wn.LrAM TELL.


A performance of ~ lillian TelP such as
that given last night at the Academy OF Music would
have made the reputation Of any company. Coming as
IL did after the remarkable Interpretations OF Trova
tore" " Rigoletto" L" The Huguenots," and " Lncrc-
zia" 1t formed the bright crown Of the most brilliant
series OF representations present opera house has
ever witnessed, and it will long be remembered as
magnificent finale to season Of unusual splendor Ihe
praise which We have often given tho man
ager for the thoroughness of his prepara-
tons. the completeness OF his appointments ana
the spirit and ygor OF all that he does was better de
served this occasion than ever before The choruS
was nearly doubled The stage always well SET and
sometimes picturesque The action was uniformly goou'
and the multitude OF minor parts in the opera we're dis
tributed 10 competent representatives. with good
orchestra led by Mr. Neuendor and three Of the best
artists in the world the principal roles, "Wilam Tell
last night was something knde the enthusiasm OF the
codest critic The chief point OF interest was OF course
the ArnOldo Of Mr. wachte. No part In which he has
yet appeared Is perhaps so perfectly well suited 70
his extraordinary powers He first reused his audience
By the famous duo with Tell tho First Act but the ef
feet Of this number surpassed by the great ulo
which certainly has before been so well given IN
this city It was something than an exhibition OF
and range of voice. for there was passion
and in his singing, and witha such ap-
parent that one scarcely realized what muS.cai
feat the tenor performing until 1t was al over
in Nov 1869, lie Franc made extraordinary sensa-
ton In this rio but he made II with evident effort ana
almost with pain. Wachtel unquestionably here sur
passes the French tenor in every parcuarin voice. IN
expression and in artistic poish-andh 1t is needless TO
say that with Mr. santley Tell and Mr. Aynsley Cook
Waller he had the cooperation OF baritone and bass
far superior to anything LIE Franc could command The
duo between ArllOldo and Matilda was charming per
formance in a totally different vein and the beautiful
aria Of the Fourth Act, 20 muto asn,' vas
given successfully, though not SO vel as
the moro vigorous numbers. OF Mr. Santleys
william Tel" cannot speak too highly The noble
artist had here noble part just fitted TO his taste and
powers and he played it TO perfection, winning round
after round Of honest applause, and keeping the ynpa
thes Of the whole house from the opening scene to the
close Matilda Is rather subordinate character, but
when Madame ParepaRosa undertakes it, becomes one
Of the features Of the evening Nothing could have been
more thoroughly charming than her singing Oh the one
aria, "5elva opaca" That EimtaDie grace ana purity
OF vOcazaton. that wonderful perfection Of voice, tnat
exquisite taste tor which she is eminent were here DIS
played in all their glory. She was enthusiastically re-
called and obliged 10 repeat the song In the duet she
showed the same rare qualities. We have no hope OF
hearing anything equally good until she comes back nom
Europe.
The other parts the opera were, as We said before
we'll or at least, satisfactorily ted. Mr. Tom Karl did
full justice to the role Of the Fisherman Miss Dora
was Jemny; Mr.. Ryse made sepulchral MechHiGt;
and Mr. Hall was sufficiently yiilainous and agreeable
Gessler Tho choruses were almost without exception
correct and spirited
NE. FREDERIC BERGNER.
Mr. Frederic Bergners annual concert Is TO
take place tonight ut stenway Hall. 1t promises 20 be
an interesting entertainment for Mr. Bergner as usual
presents a good programme. Miss Anna simon Dr.
Damrosch, Mr. s. B. Mills, Mr.. Schuesse, Mr.. Matzka
and young pupil Of Mr.. Bergner's, violoncelllSt
named Kammerer, are 70 assist him. The instrumental
music includes a quartet OF Haydns and Nocrurne
Elegiaque" for two ceIn and piano by Charles sehu-
berth; Mr.. Bergner plays Runners Fantasie Russe;
Dr. Damrosch a nocturne and waltz Of Chopins Trans
cribed for the violin, with accompaniment; and Ar
Mills an irnpromptu Of Chopin's and his own Etude
Caprice" Miss Simon is to sing Mozarts Dove sono'
and a "Friihlingsied" Of MendelssOhns
THE CHURCH MUSIC ASSOCIATION.
A rehearsal of the Church Music Association
Is 10 take place this afternoon at 5teinway Hall The
great work in hand for the next concert Is BeetAoven
stupendous Mass in D. composition upon which the
master spent three years OF the closing period Of his e
and which ranks with the Choral Symphony both the
grandeur of its design and the difficulty or its execution
1t aas never been performed in New-York. Two over
lures announced for this concert are also novelties 10 our
audiences viz Handels overture to Acis and Gaatea
with Memberships additional aecompannents, and
Benedict's Cndine."