The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-22
The Opersp-sEarsIna.

There could scarcely be better evsFenc
OF the taet that the fair, Indies and gaFfan
gentlemen Of Richmond were not only REID,
ana able % support the ef,era this season
out tbirstiDg for the inspiring FBusic Whh4
charmed tbens last night, than the brillan.
assemb'aRe OF beauty, cultHre, and fashior
which greeted The first appearance Of Mis-:
kellogg and Ber CON. .pany ar the Theatre.
II the country had been searched with q
view Of combining all the sweet, rich voices
to. be found into one grand troupe its sue
cess could not haWe been greater than that
whfeh attended the rendition of Martha.
The Theatre was full to oYerGbwiug-that
is, the dress'circler orchestra chairs, snd par.
quety and even the galleries were resorted
to by many persons when they found that
all the available seatF elsewhere Ind been se.
cured~ ;>.r2 - sa.. asa.,, Z. 2 s-."I'a u J.
But what shall we say of the opera,
aboun9ing as it does Ia 80 much brilliant
music familiar and dear to all who baFe ever
heard Martha. &E ~ i@AEA%i
The immense audience was enthused, and
Miss Kellogg must have felt fattereB at the
repeated assurances given her of their xap.
precfation Of her wonderful attainmeais as
q vocalist. This queen of English opera
this great beauty and graceful southern
lady-for she was born In neighboring
southern State-had in o. measure led US to
suppose that when her voice was heardthere
would be a unanimous approval. but none
were prepared for such oYerwbelmingric RICH
ness and compass, such, wonderful power
aud sweetness, as she displayed. What q
brilliant fu6ure is in storefor her!
Martha abounds in sweet ballads, none
more attractive than the East Rose Of Sum.
mer, in which Miss Kellogg, as Lady ,Benri-
eta, reached the perfection of musical art.
Her acting, too, throughout the opera was
of the very highest order, exec ling in power
the efforts of all the g Martins /" we have
ever seen on the Richmond stage. 3'---,'s -.
/. Mrs. SegaiD, who comes back to Richmond
after long absence, appeared AS Nancy,
and most cordially was she. greeted. Her
voice has not yet lost its sweetness, and her
acting is as charming as it always has been.
She labored under some disadvantages last
night, suffering from cold, which ineonve-
nienced her not little. p .sa1.ai 5,sr. j.
MIR. Mas, a new candidate for sRiehfsond
favors, appeared as Lionel. His voice is
perhaps the best tenor we have ever had in
opera in this city, and he was eracored again
and again. Dir. Castle should look well to
bis hono7s. Mr.. Mass's rendition of Lost,
Prescribed, was sweet beyond measure. -
Mr.. Carleton, who succeeds Mr. Camp
bell, appeared as Plunket, and at once
gained very strong bold upon the au-
dience. He is apparently quite: a young man,
very handsome, and is the master Of bari
tone voice which is second to very few in
this country.
Mr.. Seguin comes back to US much i'm
proved, and last night was most cordially
greeted as Sir Pristan. =. .... RI
Mr.. Cayla-The Sherif-bas powerfully
rich basso voice, and combining bis musical
talent and bis superior acting, the company
have member Of which they may justly
feel proud. ......
The chorus is made up of fresh, young
voices, and is the best we have ever heard in
this city. Mr.. Predigam is the conductor,
who for six years was the conductor of the
Grand Opera OF Paris. But we would sug-
gest to this distinguished musician to be a
little more moderate 10 the piano passes of
bis orchestra. 1t will add to the interest OF
the opera and to the vocal effect.
On the whole, Manager Hess is to be con-
graduated upon the decided success the
Grand English Opera Company has achieved.
The season has been most auspiciously in.
augurated iu Richmond, and we look for.
ward to q week of rare. musical enjoyment.
= Tonight wenrerte bave: Faust, With Miss
Van Zant, MISS Beaumont Mr. Carleton, Mr..
Peakes, and Mr.. Castle In the caste-a most
attractive bill.