The New York herald., 1873-12-13
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sulivan-a character as antthetic to that OF San
some as IL is possible TO imagine-was that in
which Signor sayini appeared last evening, before
one OF the largest audiences OF the season. Apart
from the uniqueness aud pathos OF the creator OF
the principal r0ie, the acting was distinguished by
a merit which is conventioDaly spoken OF as "even
excellence The grade OF that excellence which
is called even, however is often low. Last even
ing 1t was high and that superiority OF level was
maintained throughout. hs specimen OF elegant
comedy the acting which the Italian company
gives us In sullivan is superior to that to which
American audiences have been accustomed in
"David Garrick," and this we say without dis
paragement to the very excellent and popular
artist who first familiarized those audiences
with the part, or the several clever per-
formers who have appeared in auxiliary roles at
Waack's and the other theatres. When the late
Mr.. Robertson adapted sullivan" he was obliged
to Anglicise the characters and situations and to
lend them that tinge which would be likely to cap
tivate an average British audience. To some ex-
tent he vulgarized the coors, which in the Italian
version certainly possess q more delicate tint.
What pleased the London public did not fail to
fascinate New York. All that we say Is that in the
English rendering are o sturdier streak and
heavier dash OF color than are found In the Italian.
and for that the genius OF the English-speaking
peoples is ultimately responsible quite as much as
Mr. Robertson. Meanwhile 1t is needless to dwell
upon the points made by Signor Salvini. They are
all their first ecldt.
This afternoon "sansone" will be given.
casion OF salvins benefit, and "EIizabeihiis in re-
hearsa, Piamonti being promised Ia the title role.
"stadt Thcatre-Die Afrikancrin.,'
Meyerbeers posthumous work was given last
night at the German opera house before a very
large audience. The representation was unusually
good as lar as the two prime donne, Nine. Lcbt-
may and Mile. Canssa, and the chorus and
chestra, under the baton OF Herr Schramm were
concerned The Selika of the former OF the ladies'
is well studied, artsticaly conceived and salts
factorily mpersonated r0le although her voice has
lost much Of its pristine power and dramatic
expression In the beautiful aria with which the
second act commences Nine. Lichtmay displayed,
in her style oil singing. at least, qualities which
belong only to prima donna OF long experience
and indlsputabe ability. In the grand duo Of the
fourth act she was equally successful. The role Of
the gentle, loving Ines found worthy representa-
voice and finished style OF acting lent charm TO
most mo- saA'S posticaI aerones In In the Second acs
she came to the dungeon OF Vasco di Cana a
messenger OF peace and hope, the exquisite ara
semble in which Selika, vasco. Ines Pedro and
Nelusko take part, was delivered by Mlle Canissa
with such intensity of feeling and vocal effect that
numerous recalls ensued from the enthusiastic
Germans. The chorus and orchestra, although
small in number, were without faw in the general
agreeable voice. and the best that can be said OF him
is that he made no mistakes in singing the music
Of vasco. The Nelusko OF Herr yierl1ng showed .
decadence OF voice on the part OF that gentleman
very remarkable. Herr Weinlich's Don Pedro
labored under the same disadvantage. DIE
Afrikanern," will be repeated on Sunday evening.
On the 26th inst. 'Lohengrinr will he produced BY
Herr Herman Grau with cast comprising some
Of the best German operate talent In America
The Emperor will be represented BY Herrmanns
and the heroine by Canssa.