The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
italian oper.-D1un,o's Bensn

L me ACADEMY OF MUSIC could nor0ly 0cCOmmO-
date more people than the audience that attended
last night the benefit OF one OF the most valu-
able and painstaking members OF the Strakosch
troupe, one on whose shoulders has rested q
| very large proportion OF the RESPONSE
| bility OF the season, and one to whom Its sue
cess Is mainly due. We refer to the eminent chez
| dOrchestre, Muz0. Every seat was sold before
|. Monday noon and, Notwithstanding the inclement
| weather, hundreds were unable to obtain even
| tolerabie standing room, except In the Hobbies.
The attractions, independent or the natural desire
OF the ha0ueS OF the opera do hon0rto one OF Its
most distinguished representatives, were ample
enough I'LL any house, despite rain. hall snow.
There was the second act OF civilian Tell" Verdl's
| s'Hymn OF Nations,n Meyerbeer's 'L'Africaine"
'.I.ohengrin" llast act), and the toilet scene in
Auber's FRA DlavolOu The solo artists taking part
Pauline Lucca, MISS Annie Louise Cary. sIgnori
Campanlnt Del Puente Capoul. Nannett and
| ScOlara.
| The event began with the peerless overture OF
| civilian Tell" played by Muzi0's band with the
| general finish and expression In the part OF the
strings and reeds tnat mlsnt be looked ia only at
| Steinway Hall or central Park Garden when
Thomas takes the baton; The same may be said
srln ~. The brass Department. IN Is the only
| one in this chestra that one can be disposed
to cayil at, and tnat VIII undoubtedly undergo,
| SIMS master work commenced with the grand
terzett0, "Aor che SCORE de- Iorti sangue," the
characters being distributed III follows ARNOLD,
Campanini; william Tell, Del Puente, and Waiter.
Nannetti: the passionate, norror-strlcken utter
su0i di quelp empio ardiva." were delly-
cred by Campanni with the dramatic
denr OF the music, choral and orchestral worth
more than all that ever the ZukujVt school mas
ing Of the cantons, and the curtain tell on the first
part Of the programme amid torrent OF applause.
SsT he Fair az 10 % cy
BY the entire chorus, The work embraces in
national anthems OF England, France and Italy,
and towards the close the two hrst subjects are
save the Queenn and the orchestra playing the
.Marseillaise.v rhe. full, sonorous voice OF
nsIea stye appeared to advantage af in sns
canrata. Then MISS cary came forward and
sang the ''Star spanged Banner' IN such q
manner that unanimous recall Instantly fol-
lowed. The last act OF "Lohengrin" brought out
Nilsson and Campanini to the best advantage. and
seemed to be unusually inspired Tor the occasion.
Mme Lucca appeared IN the two best scenes
OF selica in .L'Aircalne," ana the toneS
scene OF Zerlina IN IRA Diavoio." In both
5ne 0s Of the
OF tone, thrilling expression and vocal dramatic
effect called forth the most enthusiastic applause
The receipts on the occasion at the box ONCE ex
ceeded $6,000 1t was just tribute to All accom-
pltshed musician and an interchangeable director
The programme on SUNDAY evening next Will be
even more interesting, Nilsson and Lucca are to
sing the duet. "Quis est Homo" from Rosslnl's
"Stabat Mater" 1t Will be the first and last time
that those renowned artists sing together.
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
The New York Vocal Society give their last con-
cert at Steinway Hall on Thursday evening.
Theodore Thomas and his orchestra appear this
evening at the Bedford avenue Reformed church.
Williamsburg.
Mile. Di Murska appears az the stadt THEATRE
n ag ohQl In Ohort Ia In u Ito
Pauline Canissa undertaking the role of Alice and
Herr Pnueger that OF Robert.
TOrriani, Maresi, Frida De Gebele Capoul Tom
Karl, Del Puente, Nannetti, Scolara and SOhsr
unite with Mines Nilsson and Lucca in the sacred
concert at the Academy on Sunday next.
In speaking OF the dearth or oratorio singers In
this city we are reminded OF the admirable vocal
organization under the direction OF Dr. Damrosch,
which If now preparing Handel's samson" for
May IL at Steinway Hall.
The Hong Kong Times, speaking OF Mme Ara
bella G0ddard's concert in that celestial city, says
that 'she evidenced careful study. intelligent ap-
probation and nice discrimination, exhibiting In
marked manner her unrivalled powers an
executant" Warm praise, but always deserved,
for pianist whose reputation is worldwide.
Wagners "Rienzin has at last been produced at
Venice, and although every one concerned did his
on her best, 1t was all IN vain 1t was not sue
cess; and IT, as was stated, the completion or his
.Model Theatre' at Baireuth Is at all dependent
on the profits derived from the performance OF
"Rienz" in Italy, considerable period
must probably elapse before that building
will be 1T to receive the anxious crowds
who are expected to I'LL 1t. ON the other
hand, the fuctuating fortunes Of Wagners enter
prise at Baireuth said to be again rising. 1t Is
confirmed that the King OF Bavaria has opened a
credit OF 100000 norins and orders have been given
to Holman, OF Vienna, for the decoration and to
Brand, of Darmstadt. for the stage carpentry. The
plans for the latter are, believe, not the least
interesting OF Wagner's Innovations.
Tomorrow evening dramatic entertainment
will be given at Robinson Hall Tor the benefit of
the blouse OF the Good Shepherd" This instltu.
ton, established about seven years ago as home
for destitute orphan children, Is situated near
Haverstraw, on the banks OF the Hudson. 1t is
under the the super1ntendence OF the Rev. e. Gay,
Jr. whose services are entirely gratuitous and Is
one OF the most deserving Of our public charities
The number OF inmates Is at present about fifty,
although larger number could be accommodated
If means were provided for their support. The
institution Is entirely non-seotarian In character
and has thus far been kept up by private contrbu-
tions. The proceeds OF Thursday evenings enter
tainment are to be devoted to paying OF the debt
OF $4,000, $4,000 of which has been promised by
prominent gentlemen OF this city. provided the
other 81 900 can be raised The private theatr
Gals are under the patronage Of the elite Of New
YORK society, and WILL no doubt, prove q success,
as the performers are the best amateurs IN the
city. Mrs. Guager has also kindly pronered her
services, and the affair promises to be the most
recherche and brilliant OF the season.
DECORATION DAY.