New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
THO Upera.

Tho Opera.
The second representation of Charles VI.
which was given last night was even more
admirable than tho first. The singers have
had an opportunity to more thoroughly as
similate themselves with the orchestra A
complete accord between voices and instru-
ments is absolutely necessary in this opera
OF Halevy to produce anything like real
lzation OF the composers idea. During the
period IN which the action gof this opera
takes place France occupied a grotesGuely
pitiable position.
Charss II, demented, nay, imbecile,
nominally reigns. Gloomy, Respondent
and fearful when alone he can only be
solaced by the companionship of Odetfe,
faithful peasant girl who attends him. His
have been invented purposely for his diver
sion. This Characterization of a half craZed,
halt silly old mcnarch, whose mind is per-
petually struggling to right itself, and at
times partially succeeds, is perhaps the
most difficult In the whole operate roper
toiFe. To say that NJ. Devoyod has given
Us the best personation of this character
ever witnessed in this city would 6ndeed be
saying great deal. for we have had here
already some truly great artists in this
role. But we will go further and state
that M. Devoyod not only excels all past
interpretations of the part, but that while
performing he appears to be actually
Charles ". himself. NJ. Devoyod is tho
rough in all that he undertakes, but Charles
", as depicted by him, is an actual reprint
from history's page. The Queen, whose
reckless, frivolous gaieties, whose intrigues
with Bedford are only masked by revelry
and masquerading; the fantastic merrimeut
and wild abandon OF the courtiers, all serve
to set off in grand relief the picture of the
neglected, helpless, witless old king.
Herein has Halevy achieved his greatest
success. The lights and shades are most
admirably portrayed by the music. The
theme, the leading idea, is never for a mo-
ment lost. Right here we must say, that
the shccess of last nights opera, in the par
ticular Just named. is due mainly to M.
Momas. Nine. Lagye, as the Queen, was
last evening particularly good She sang
with more apparent freedom of manner.
The few scarcely pereeptible blemishes in
the ballad of the second act, were perhaps
due to nervousness or a cold. Mile. Denain,
in the card scene, in the second act, was
spirited and natural. Her solicitous at
tempts to rouse the king from his torpor;
her assumption OF gaiety; her playful STRAIT
agems and articles, We're the perfection of
true art.
Tonight, Boildeau's three act opera, "La
bdmo DlduCuo. anu Luo NdUu6FlIle, La
File Terrible" constitute the programme.
Tomorrow evening will occur the first
representation of the latest Partisan sensa-
ton, to wit: LA File de Nine. Angot," an
operate comedy, in three acts, the music
by Charles LecocG.
On Thursday, the anniversary of the
battle of New Orleans, will be given a
grand matinee, expressly for the accommo
uat.on of the ladies.
st. Charles Theatre.
This theatre was occupied last night by
the Shakespeare Club. The theatre was
crowded with beautiful and fashionable
audience and the benefit was in all respects
just what the club deserved-a grand sue
cess. The entertainment was of the most
pleasant kind, consisting of the romantic
performance of the drama of the ''Lady OF
the Lake." which was cast as follows:
Blanche OF Devon. ....Miss Alice King sbury
James Fitz James. surnamed the
Knight OF SnoWden ;..........G. n: Branghn
RodeTick Did, Chief OF the clans. T. ONeie
noTu DouSas. -. OnOraIo
Ma colin Graene. ..................M. ORorke
Allan Bane, minstrel. e. A. Cowen
Brian a monk .........................t r. Wilson
Red MurdOck. ........................R R. G. Eyrch
John OF Brent. ......,.......,....... j A. Thompson
peftfhm. ..........s.--... s..N. mclaughlin
Young Louis. . Miss Emma Arnott
Ellen Douglas ........... Mss Minnie Doyle
Following the drama was performed the
laughable comedietta. entitled "Conjugal
Lesson" in which Mr.. Frank II. Wilson
and Miss Amelia Waugh appeared as Simon
and Letitiu LuAaby
Tonight will occur the benefit of the at
taches of the theatre, when will be per-
formed the new play of Darling, or
Woman and Her Master in which the
new star. Miss Marian Mordaunt. will ap-
pear. Miss Mordaunt is a young actress of
nne personal appearance. and comes favor
ably lndOrsed as prOtean artist OF great
ability. She will continue to play, during
the coming week and will produce several
Lew pieces.
Academy of Music.
Tonight will witness the last perform
ance of the BLACK Crook" Its season of
two weeks has been a most successful one
and the manager has been made much
richer, and is very happy.
On Monday evening Miss Lydia Thomp-
son and her troupe of burlesque performers
will commence a short season. opening with
''Biue Beard" the best of all burlesuues,
IS acted by this troupe. Miss Thompson is
queen in the line of business she has
adopted, and the st. Louis papers, where
she has just closed al unusually successful
season, speak of her as playing with all the
Her present troupe is very
strong in talent and numbers, and includes
some new forms and faces, and many Of the
cid favorites. Mr.. Harry Taylor takes the
place of MIR. Beckett in the troupe, and
Willie Edouin comes to speak for himself.
Mr.. Edouin is one of the funniest nIen on
the stage, eccentric, grotesque and inimta-
bic. He created the parts of Corporal tong
Zoug and the Heather Ch,nee in "Blue
,ca l. e
pious and bilious of men ache from laugh
ter. Miss Ada Beaumont, who is new to
the troupe, is said to be charming vocalist,
and VIII warble with Camille Dubois whom
we all know. Seats can be secured at the
box office of the Academy for six days in
advance.
Varieties Thentre.
The season at this theatre will commence
on Wednesday evening next, when will be
produced w. 5. Gilberts poetical and fairy
comedy, entitled the "Wicked World"
During the long run of this piece at the
Union Square Theatre, in New York, the
Graphic said of it: Nothing sweeter, purer
Or nObler III sentiment has ever been pro-
duced on any stage" The scenery will be
entirely new and of the most novel and
beautiful description, and the piece will
have the further attraction of being acted
by a company of genuine artists, foremost
N the ranks of which will appear the best
leading lady to be found in stock com
oany, Miss Isabel Freeman. This lady,
who is we'll known to our theatre goers,
1as lately concluded an cement at the
Park Theatre, Brooklyn, and fortunately
las been secured by Mr.. Raymond for an
important part in the new piece. Miss M.
3. Gordon, who is equally well known and
admired here as refined and pleasing ac
ress, and Misses frankie Mcclellan and Car
lie Dalton are also engaged for the season.
hr. Charles NJ. Walcott, first class light