The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-14
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
The Academy Of Music.

i expected, theTe were traces OF WEAKNESS the
presentation. But In spite OF this "Rigolerto.u
verdps charming opera. was rendered in salts
factory manner. Perhaps other opera in the
managers repertoire we'll calculated 10 display
TO Its fullest he great lyric power OF TINS company;
ana after all, II Is this class or music that appeals
| the most widely to the people .sRlgoletto" Will.
therefore, continue to be largely patrOnzed long
as it is presented. The story is intensely drama
| tic and were 1t not that 1t has been skill
| inlly relieved by the Introduction OF the
| lighter and more charming emotions the influence
| OF the tragic ending would be too iugubrious to
| bear. Their Is subtle melody running through
the score, which breaks out even In the most pas
sionate passages. revealing the deep sentiment that
| underes ana gives them intensity The cast yes
terday was the same as on previous representations
M. sa q. APPEARING as kigolstao Wacatei as
Phillips as Maddalena, Mt. COOK as Sparafucle Mr..
Hall as monuone. Mr.. Ryse az Maruo. MIR. Bann as
CipranO Miss SchOlheld as COntesSa ClpranO, Mr..
Chiesa as Borsa. the orchestra beng under the
direction OF Mr.; NeuendoIIi: Sankey's musical in
lifelong remembrance 10 those who
have had the happiness to hear him. il
lust balance Ia the deiiuealion OF Inc
of parental love aud u ia,her's anger at the out
rage committed against MS cnlld's honor. To say
that santey succeeds IN interpreting truly the
tenderul love OF the Dufoou for his child SO that
ovr hearts are moved oS the asep full notes mat
ransxes us with the force and intensity OF his pas
sion. IL only according TO MIN justice. The brapura
passage. III the nerce outDurst OF passion, ISL Nen
detta tremenda Vendetta, was given win all the
intense vindlciveness OF . man driven mad by the
! remembrance oil his wrongs. In the concerted
pieces the correctness OF his vOcalizat and per-
feet command Of when this artist mas over his
voice was especially manifest. Madame Rosa
| though her voice was wanting in freshness and
gave constant evidence OF fatigue, very eiiec-
lively. me duet win the Duke In the garden was
perhaps wanting Ia that passOnful tenderness or
feeling when OF right belongs 10 IT. but her vocalt-
cation remarkably pure and brilliant especially
1
threw more feeling into the delightful melody,
| "Caro nomeh than on any other occasion, giving
manner. IL Is Impossible to listen to Wachel with
| willing TO do more to improve himself by art or
| the strength ana richness OF his voice there
sen no ana eys OF aa e a W neg
walls are developed, prove that only rigid discipline
IS wanted to make Wachte! the most delightful OF
an Improvement on fotmer representations, but was
lar rom satisfying US on the Important point OF
| feeling. The singing was remarkably goOd-eXcel-
lent. indeed II we only look Tor brilliant execution.
| Wachte, by one Of mis- tours de t0rce produced q
was most telling. but to produce il the
feeling and expression Of NE canlape cora
. moDlle' was sung IN the same style,
ana though we were pleased py the power
| from satisfactory. Miss Philips quite out Of
voice, OWING. no doubt to efforts Oh the previous
so delightfully."- rendered that the enthusiasm OF a
| remarkably cool audience was awakened ana
| repetition insisted WaChtepS singing
bella tglta DELI amoren lett nothing ue desired
| but that ne would always sing In the same style.
| HIS rendering was Simply delightful The tnslru-
mentaton OF The orchestra was good, but al the
| close OF the vendetta dret the brass almost
| drowned the singers voices. There Is evidently
desire TO remedy this eyl, and we don't why IL
| should be allowed 10 occur a second time.
| MIR. Eanieri Vilanova's Soirce Musicale.
worry select and distinguished audience, the
greater number being ladies', filed Chckering Hall
InSt r.trht an n Don, "
s0iree musicale III which he assisted by Nine.
vilanova. non-prolessonal, but highly cultivated
soprano and about dozen Of his pupils. ladies ana
gentlemen. Mr. Vllan0va has, since he came to
this CITY, succeeded IN establishing for himself
envable reputation "a professor OF music in the
highest circles al society, ana certainly It would be
| an extremely dlficult matter to attract sucn an
audience to any other musical entertainments HIS
system OF instruction, Judging IRON the result OF
| last nights solree. Is both thorough and yet so
practical that 1t inspires pupil with implicit
confidence IN his or her ability TO master the arcana
| OF musical science
/ The programme, a bouquet OF melodies from ltal.
ian and French composers, was ieicltou5 IN It's
rlety and adaDtaDilty to the characteristic qualities
Of the execntants First came Adams overture
''Si Petals ROl,' arranged for two pianos eight
| hands, which was followed by vocal trio by
| Costa. Mr. Nllanova then played nocturne OF his
OF those tender, expressive soulIdyIs which ne
| invested with a rare deiicacy OF sentiment. LisZts
celebrated TRANSCRIPTION fOlaccd, from 'Puri
tani,'' gave him an opportunity to display his
remarkable Versatility nothing could be stronger
than me contrast OF style betMee the two works.
Two styles, again different In a DGente must.
| CAFE ana q barcarole OF his own. The former
is quaint odd production, having for Its subject
| wild cuban melody. Maranl, a very popular
nance composer or Milan. was next represented on
| the programme by soprano solo, Una Speranza,"
which was admirably endered. We regret to be
unable to give the names OF the ladies' and gentle
men who took part III the soiree, as it being of
semi private character, pubic mention OF the names
| would not be expedlent. very beautiful nOcturne
| and Darcarolle arranged IN the form OF duet for
mezzo-soprano and tenor, the work OF Mr. Vllanova,
and Spanish duet for two sopranos by the same,
appauaed to the echo. one or these lauIes has q
| mezzO-soprano voice OF an exceedingly rich and
o aua sas ana sne us n II ke
| suits best arias. "Dorml Pure,n style
that IN grand public concert would have created
| Juror. Mime. VilanOva sang tnat wonderful, bird
| like melody OF RossinI, '.Une voce POGO Pa OF
winch 1t was once said that the composer
/ mi Manca la Voce,m rom "Moses IN Egypt,n was
| rendered with spirit and expression. Regarding
the instrumental part OF the programme, aside from
Mr.. vilanova's solos, speak IN terms OF high
praise of the playing OF the symphony on verdls
| well known On Italy at leasD III Keggente," by
| Mercadante. Four young ladies took part in eacn
OF these works ana sne ensemble IN oockw ORR
| unmlstakable evidence OF high order OF raining.
gentleman sang "Elle ne Croyait Pas. " the ro-
| nance IN which Cap0ul made such hit In Mig
| non," and IN response to an encore he gave KucS-
| ems "Good Night"
These little solrees are exceedingly entertaining
and enjoyable, as they partake more OF the charac-
| Ter OF a drawing room soree at ones own house
! than or formal public concert. The artists
amateurs and the auditors on the happest
terms: In fact. many OF them change places during
the performance. We trust that Mr.. Vilanova VIII
shortly repeat his soiree and introduce some or MS
highly finished compositions and OF mis- charming
| pupils on the little stage OF ChicKering Hall.
| Rustlin2s from the Wings.
"The Hibernicon" is nightly unfolded at the ST.
| James.
| Miss Ella Wesner makes ncr bow at the Comlque
| tomorrow night
| Miss Jean Burnside still keeps "Gold' on the bills
| OF the Broadway THEATRE
Mrs. John Wood IN "Poll and Partner Joe'' Is the
| feature Of Niblo's Garden
Jenny Worreli does not travel with Tony Pastor,s