New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-02-06
MUSIC.

THE PAREPA- ROSA COMPANY AT THE ACADEMY
The second season of the Parepa- Rosa Opera
Company opened last evening at the Academy with
verdi's Bao IN Masehera. Tho audience though not
of the packed assemblages have seen at times
this Winter, attentive, and sympathetic
The display of toilets and fashionable glitter OF
course far less notable than during the Nilsson
Fashion has by an odd freak decreed that the Italian
opera shall be attended in all the glories full dress,
its English counterpart in the mtgated splendor of
demtoile II is not at all clear. however that English
opera is the loser by the whm and the comparatively
sober appearance OF the auditory might easily be
preted a guarantee of earnest attention and
more sincere appreciation.
The Balo." as 1t is Of verdi's later works
hardly be held TO represent his best style freshest
inspiration Though thickly strewn with clear and we'll
developed aras and scenas the music lacks the color
symmetry and taking" quality of some OF his earlier
operas. The score, however, bright and interesting
the plot good and the dramatic movement of the piece
vivacious and well sustained
We had hardly expected TO find the company so
thoroughly up TO their work Those who have only heard
them in lighter music had for surprise in finding
how each of the principal artists. both in acting and
singing. TO the emergency and developed power
of adaptation to the exgences OF the more dramatic
style of composition. which the agreeable
il had been least eXpected.'
Mr. Castle though in reality better fitted for camer
and more purely sentimental music, did manfully as
Ricardo His execution of his first principle air Di
tn Sc dele spirited and good, and the very sweet
quality Of his voice most effective in the duo and
scena "Ah crudele mel rdmmemori." He was less
happy In the few bars Of the short before the ball
where both music and expression little trying
for his voice. than his last air " SIN che tu m ami"
Madame Parepa as Amelia, in the highest degree
impressive and satisfactory. Her noble voice, broad,
clear, pleasing and tirm but brilliant execution specially
for such parts Lncre=ia and its counterpart
the present role. If forced to select from the fine
passages in which she her usual need of hearty
applause from audience should perhaps take the
tragic scena at the scafold. Eco ro1rido Campo"
and the following duo with Ricardo, " Deb Soceorri"
The duo in the ballroom scena, "TGmO, 81 Tamo"
was beautifully and pathetically given.
MrsZeda Segun gave really unhopedfor significance to
her short role of Ucd In the broad and Orcbe expires
sion and strong dramatic color which she threw into the
character Of the sorceres hard TO recognize the
graceful and sparkling artist who has often delighted
inIthe pleasant music of Nancy or the brilliant
rouades of OrSim.
Mr.. Aynsley Cooke acted and sang with dignity and
correctness RedtO His aria after the discovery of
Aelids infdelity, dolcezse perd,te" sung with
very tender and truthful feeling, and imperatvey
redemanded by the audience The clear and incisive
tones of Madame Vanzns fine contralt0 also gave
celent assistance in the concerted music Of her role
The orchestra in general correct but occasionally
needed tempering and the chorus though well blended
and accurate once twice showed symptoms of mis-
understanding with the instruments as to time and
accent Taken altogether however the representation
notably smooth and even the most symmetrical and
thoroughly satisfactory rendering Of the Ballo that
at present recall The season opens most pro-
pitiousy, and promises by its excellence TO make us
regret its breyity.