The New York herald., 1872-04-16
A M u s E NJ E N rs.
The Opera Mt the Academy or MA


The Opera Rt the Academy of Music.
LIES urGENOTs. ."-NOtwithstnndng the unfa-
vorable state OF the weather last night the Acad
emy of Music was crowded by n brilliant and
enthusiastic audience The attractions of Meyer
beers splendid opera were too great to al
low bad weather to prevent the musical world as
semhling to hear representation that, without
having claim TO be considered perfect, IL yet supe-
rior to any previously presented to New York
public 1t Is creditabc to the management that
an apparently sincere effort has been made
to remedy the defects which the press pointed out
on the occasion of the 1rst representation. The
part Of Marcello, which is very important, was in
and the effect of the opera was seriously
marred by his failure. The complaint on
M ,nis Pom' was nrsS so general a.at carr Formes ns
Although the beuur jo,ns of this artists voice
have long since passed away enough OF the
original power remains to enable him to
make a very respectable MarcelO. He sang
the "Finita SO Fratri' artlstlcally, but
which he reached the lower notes ana his distinct
utterance Of them would tax the powers OF most
bossOs, but the higher notes bore unnlistakable
marks OF the rude hand of time. In the duet Nclla
Notte 10 Sol qui Vego,' he was very effective. In
deed his singing improved the character of this
night, when 1t was most Enthusiastically given,
must have been wen pleased at the change.
Miss Phillips had quite recovered from her
hoarseness Of Saturday, and achieved quite
In the role OF Urban. Her rendition of the
song, ''N0b Donna Tanta Onesta,'' secured her
a recall and though there just faint trace of
hOarseness in the upper notes, her vOcalization
was brilliant Parepa-lsosa also was In good voice
dering OF the r5e Of valentino, and have nothing
20 odd. wacntei, We were glad TO see, made sue
effect by tours De orce, and as result Ills rendition
of his part was highly effective. For the first time
we heard him sing through his score
tyanIx inn 1v tn nInrt In fhn
composer. The idea OF eectrfying an audience by
nota attoccota may succeed for q time, but in the
singing In the duet, Bella Dvna, in Cantatrice," I"
Wachtel sang with much expression, but the
orchestra created quite small sensation by getting
out OF time for a moment, with very unpleasant
effect Santley, as ST. Bris sang with sentiment
and finish, but the ro'e is scarcely worthy Of him.
Aynsley Cook as the Duo de Nevers sang
great Success Of the evening. The choruses
generally were well given, but the defects which
we pointed the occasion Of the first presena
ton still exist. So far as can be judged from the
reception the audience give the piece, 1t seems to
have afforded much satisfaction The manner In
which II has been presented gives promise that
better days are In store for opera hobitmes, and
though at present so far behind the European
capitals, that few years will place ms, at least, on
an equality with them in facilities for enjoying
good music.
The Theatres Last Night.
SrADT THEATRE-DR DoLLINGER AND ARCHBISHOP
KErrLER ON THE STAGE.-A very curious and inter-
estng drama, which has been nterdicted in several
of the cities of Germany and which is principally
intended to Illustrate in dramatic form the struggle
between DR.. DUlinger and the Church of Romc was
produced last night at the Stadt Theatre The
author Of this strange play, L. Gruber, has en-.
joycd high popularity in Germany as a
dramatist and the bitter feelings evinced by the
press and portion of the public ut its first repre-
sentation In Vienna brought 1t into notoriety
which at once stamped 1t as popular success The
title Is "Der Pfaner Won Nrchenied (The Pastor OF
the Viage) or, GOttes-Priester priest OF God -
and the story deals with village pastor who is be-
loved by his ock and who incurrng the displeasure
OF his bishop by certain outspokcn sentiments and
ideas that may be called liberal and progressive,
is threatened with removal and disgrace. His
parishioners resist and take the part Of the PASTOR
and some very clever reasoning on both sides Of
the question, based upon the wellkpown discussion
| between DR.. DUllinger and Archbishop kettler,
forms the principal part OF the dialogue. or course
a vein Of love runs through all this theological
drama but it is skilfully Introduced, and, oddly
enough it is made to sci the character Of the village
pastor in a stronger light than any other element
connected with the subject. There is great deal
in the village scenes, and some capital oppor-
tunitiea for light comedy occasionally occur.
attention ATTENTION by it's utter novelty city bold sentiments,
strange characters and well constructed plot.
Mile. Veneta, Otto Hoym and Herr Gutmann
played the leading characters with spirit and
power, and the audience seemed to take a lively
interest in the play Mr.. Bandmann, the manager
Ing the character OF Der Pfaner. There l. no
doubt but the play will make "a sensation.
WOODS MrsEUM.-Miss Laura Keene, now In the
third week other engagement, appeared last evening
In the romantic drama OF ''Tlc Sea of Icer Her act
ing, including her pantomimic action In the dual
impcrsonatiOn OF Louise de Lascours aud Ogarita
was deservcdly applanded by the audience. The
piece was creditably placed upon the stage, and
the attendance was good, considering the in-
clemency of the weather
san FRANCISCO MINsTRrIs.-J'here was no lack OF
variety In the entertainment presented at this tenn
pie Of mnstresy last evening Charley Backus ID.
$. Wambold, Billy Birch and J. y. Oberist did their
best 10 keep the audience In state OF reckless
hiIarity, aud succeeded In provoking laughter be-
yond all bounds Of moderation.
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