The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-16
A N u S E M E N rs.
stadt Theatre Opening Of the Fabbri Opera
Season.

stadt Thcatre-Opening Of the Fabbri Opera
Season.
Never even during the Dawson nights or the still
more celebrated engagement OF Wachtel, under
Carl Rosa, did the extraordinary building known az
the Stadt Theatre present q more animated or
crowded appearance than last night, when the re-
n0wned ppima donna, Madame Ines Fabori, made
ner first appearance IN opera In this city after an
absence OF twelve years. The opera was "EAtrl-
caine," the posthumous work OF Meyerbeer The
cast was the follow ng:-seiKa, Nine. Ines Fab
bri; Ines, Mile. Rosett; vasco d CANA Mr. Bernard;
NeluskO. Mr.. Jacob Muller: Don Pedro, Carl Formes;
Don Diego William Formes; Grand Inqusitor, Mr..
is one Of the most diicut operas to represent on
the stage In any respectable STYLE, as the instru-
utmost nicely OF expression, perfect correctness OF
ensemble in the choral department and mise en-
scene Of colossal proportions Again, there are very
few prime uOnne living who can 10 Justice to the
music OF SellKa and still fewer tenOrs who even
sing the roie, OF vasco. No more trying r6te
the baritone Professor Muller who was the con-
ductOr and director last evening, deserves great
credit for the absolute perfection OF the ensemble
as far as the orchestra and chorus are concerned
Both OF these departments gave evidence OF long
and careful renearsals. The mise en- scene was
faulty In the extreme, but 'L'Africaine" Is an
opera That requires scenic effects far SURPRISING
''The Black Crook" When We come TO NUMBERS,
that the former amounted 10 tnirtysix singers and
the latter TO thirty-elght lnstrumentalists. Mr..
gave eutlTe music OF the opera. Tor the
nrst time in New York without any erasina. 'A0
Regarding the solo parts two OF the artists gained
the highest laures. These were Madame Fabbri and
MI. Muller. The clear, ringing voice OF the lady,
although somewhat circumscrIbed IN volume OF
tone and her artistic rendering Of this mpassioned
role created an impression OF the most unqual fled
kind In the minds OF all present. But Mr.. Muller
carried on the chief nonOrs OF the evening. In
baritone equal to him has appeared on the New
York boards for many years. In each OF his solos
he won an enthusiastic encore. His voice. IN point
nnrk.r
any baritone we have had here for ten years. The
roe OF Nelusko, as interpreted by him, ought to
be repeated on Wednesday, and no lover OF real
music should miss II.
BOwery Theatre-"Waifs OF New York;
The great characteristic feature OF this popular
east side establishment Is novelty, and Manager
Freigh, fully approaching the sensational taste OF
tie rising generation, keeps pace with the times.
The drama entitled the "Waifs OF New York;
written by Mr. Thaddeus W. Melghan IS not only
full OF interest from beginning to end, but shows
great amount OF observation on the part OF the
author He has evidently made very careful study
OF the various phases OF metropolitan iife and his
ideas have been presented in q clear vivid and
well defined form. The piece, like many
Others of its class, may not be without its
faults but it is, nevertheless meritorious. Its con.
struction Is good. The plot, though somewhat
startling, Is reasonable, while the characters pre-.
drawn. In word. Mr.. Melghan has acquitted HIM
sell with credit, so far as the piece Is concerned.
with such clever, dashing and versatile artist as
Miss Kate Raymond IN the leading roe of Willie
the wan, 10 would be strange indeed If sue.
cess dld not attend It's representation She pOrtrays
the character OF a New YORK newsboy ana passes
through number OF vicssitudes requiring not only
artistic talent, hut downright courage and reson-
ton. The piece opens with a prologue, IN which
several scenes incident TO the burning OF
Paris are represented. Then comes the
drama itself, depicting New York life
IN several shades Without ut all entering into the
subject 10 Is sufficient 10 say that author manager
ana arusts contribute TO present spectacle which
would do great credit to more preteniiOus concerns
IL IS needless TO add that the piece fun OF exciting
situations. and although by no means devoid of
humOr there Is yet trutnfnlness about the entire
surroundings winch has rendered II very popular.
Miss Raymond has made a decided hit in the roe
OF Willie anu evidences q thorough appreciation OF
the part. Although III the second week OF It's repre-.
sentatiOn "The Waits OF New YORK" was repeated
last night before an overcoming house. and VIII
doubtless have prosperous run.