The New York herald., 1873-10-22
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salvini as sullivan.


The play OF sullivan, the Actor,n In which
Signor Salvini appeared at the Academy or Music
last night has been made familiar TO US by an
English version, entitled "David Garrick.r 1t Is
strange story, and its action ID not pleasing to
prudes. We had been educated by performances
OF the play by Mr.. Sothern to expect something
remarkable IN Salvini's acting. There Ii certainly
scope for the nice naturalness which ia claimed by
his admirers TO be the particular charm OF Salvinis
deineations We have had our expectations
realized, and yet we have been disappointed.
Signor salvini as Sullivan displayed desire to
refine some parts Of the action, and SO he failed
to reach the truttfulness Of reality. Hardly any
better illustration OF our meaning can be given
than is to DO found in the remark OF On admrer
OF Signor Salvini, who, thoughtless for the
time said OF the stimulation OF drunkenness, "'Tis
agenteman's tnebrtety. See how his noble nature
shines the S OF hs o Ss
performance. II the audience could see through
the disguise, Is it likely that cloves sharp eyes'
The assumption Of gentlemaniy kind Of in
toxication Is q refinement to attenuation Men
according to the dictates Of prudery, or in fear Of
Mrs. Grundy. Possibly there will some time be or
gsIizeS By people aespaing q making oil
ment Of niid-mannered inebriety. But such
society Will not properly. claim Sullivan" or
plot OF the play OF "Sullivan' makes that charac-
ter simulate the Intoxicated antics OF passionate,
vulgar map When Sgnor salyanl ! allows NO tine at at,
the idea is put-to shine through the murkiness of
his assumed character he plays false to the drama
lists idea Yet despite the lmperfect1ons to which
so much notice has been given. Signor Salvini's
performance last night was pleasing as 1t showed
s s nss
could have been pleased and solaced more than
they who believe man can do vulgar, low actions
and still be gentleman.
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
M. sardou is said to be at work upon nve pieces,
all to be produced In Paris during this season.
Victor Emmanuel, while in Vienna, decorated
Johann Strauss with the Order Of the Crown Of
Italy.
Ofenbach has composed an operetta called ia
Joe Parfumeuse," for the Renaissance Theatre OF
Paris.
Mr.. Edward Jenkins the author OF "Ginx's
Baby" and choleric opponent OF Mr. Fitzjames
Stephen, yesterday arrived al the Brevoort House.
He will lecture tonight at Stenway Hall on "The
England of To-day" A
This evening "Don Giovanni" will be sung at the
Academy OF Music by probably the strongest COM
pany that ever associated in this city with the
opera. The cast embraces three prime dome,
Mme Nilsson, and Miles. Torriani and Maresi, and
Signors Campanini and Maurel.
IA. Benfrateli, the new Partisan tenor, who
appeared at the recent Inauguration Of the Italian
opera, under the management OF NJ Strakosch, is
now decided to have 80 fine metallic voice, issuing
easily and under perfect guidance" The new
prima donna, Mile. Belval, has also . fine voice
and Is perfect in ner art being the daughter Of NJ
Belval. OF the French opera, and having been
familiar with music since her childhood.
The Messrs. Srakosch not content with the sue
cesses OF their company on the operatic stage,
have arranged o concert at the Academy
Of Music for next Tuesday evening, the
2sth inst. All the prominent artists Of
the company, excepting Nine. Nilsson, are to sing,
and the public will have an opportunity to make
those closer comparisons Of and to discover those
contrasts In. the methods OF the performers which
could not be made or discovered while they were
performing at separate and distant times.