New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-25
THE DRAMA AND MUSIC.
THE DRAMA.

ACADEMY OF MUsIC-SALvINI AS INGoMAR.
Salvinis OthelLO-upOn which we have al
ready offered general reflections tending TO suit
able recognition of its exceence-was again 40 the
Academy OF Music the 18th instant, and on the goth
this actor appeared Igomar On Monday the latter
performance repeated and upon this OCCASION as az
the three preceding the attendance
good Ingondr is character easily within the reach Of
much less inspired and much less able actor than Sal
VIM. To portray o sturdy, manly, picturesque bar
baran, as he sOftens into humanity and civilization
under the influence Of love, cannot be very difficult to
an artist who portray anything BY Salyini this
light task is executed with delciousy grace
full that this attribute alone OF the personation
makes it an extraordinary work. The play In which he
appeared is Italian version OF the same German
originality f. Halm-on which the familiar English
adaptation is founded. We say familiar, because,
though seldom nowadays 1t used very often to be
played by the OF the last generation It's strength
Is in its feminine interest and Parenfa, and not
Hgonar, who commonly took the honors OF its repre-
sentaton. salvin, may be inferred, changes this
result. The symmetry Of his embodiment Of lingo
beautiful. He makes points, yet in the stormy
situations provided in the third act-when love con-
quers pride in the barbarans nature-he is easily thrill
ing and royalty grand; and In the pathetic situation In
act fourthwhen 1t that this fierce lover must lose
his przebe is soft the Summer breeze and tender as
the April rain. There Ia great variety in the perform
aDce ana tDrougn III sheds nelplul
critical mind-unfodng the character OF the artist
while illustrating mis- skill. He passes through very
wide range Of emotions, and every emotion-whether
arrogance Of brute strength ferocy perplexed passion
self-cOntempt sorrow, tenderness, manly resentment
or proud joys touched with truth and with entire
grace After the fury and agony OF OeItO, Salyn was
wise, matter o. art, to present this embodiment
which, with all its turbulence. is comparatively COOL
fragrant pastoral picture and the heart OF drama ex-
| ly however
quated and however lacking IN startling interest Sig
nora PamOnte than shared the honor OF the sue
cess Her Pdrthenta Is very thorough performance,
animated at all points sometimes passionate sometimes
deciously sweet and invariably picturesque. There Is
fire in this than discerned through her
Desdemona and this representation, like that, tul OF
gracious womanh5od and OF an acute sensbiity to all
good emotions. Ingomar" set upon the Academy
stage with satisfactory scenery in which especially the
color and Of Italian landscape is to be commended
lie Morte Cvile" to have been done on Tuesday
evening; but 1t postponed till Friday, in conse-
quence Of delay in getting possession OF certain cos
tunes for the piece imported from Europe "Othelo,
repeated last night will be again given at the Saturday
Matinee and those who desire to make acduain
lance with the Italian actor under circumstances the
most striking and vivid will be wise TO improve the OPP
portuny Of seeing him as the Moor. Sayini several
times called out Ingomar, and what the auditory
lacked numbers 1t supplied in enthusiasm The "bus
ness" OF this theater-as Of all the theaters-has Of
course been hurt by the great excitement outspreadng
from Walstreet-" touching the electric chain where
with we arc darby bound" But let hope that all
will soon be we'll and that public will revert to its
ample and adequate enjoyment Of one-of the most re-
marable exhibitions Of the dramatic art that have dig
nided the stage this epoch Of its history. In lie
Morte Civile," on Friday salyin will enact Conrad,
which Is said to be one Of his best impersonations.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
DR.. Frikell, the new magician, begins his
genial diaberIe this evening at Stelnway Hail. lie is
| reputed to be a capital conjurer
The stage of Wallacl1's Theater has been
occupied since Saturday night with a play called
Dust and Diamonds" by Mr. Charles Gayler. lt is
meO-rama dealing with local and actual matters, and
Is based on French original. The droll humOr Of Mr..
Shel Barry Mooney Nick gives 1t light and emphasizes
ITS effect on the popular taste. 10 has drawn good
houses. Mr. Shiel Blrry's engagement draws TO close
Next week regular will begin ate Walaok $
Theater, and Mr.. SOthern will appear, IN Barwise's
Book" by Mr.. fl. j. Byron, and in farce called Tne
BurampOoter," conveyed from the French by MI. j. NJ.
SIR. A. w, lOung.