The New York herald., 1874-11-10
MUsEM EN- is.
Italian Opera-Ernsni.

italian Opera-Ernsni.
Mile. Alice Maresi made her nrst appearance
this season at the Academy OF Music, last night,
as Eivira, in yerdi's "Ernani.'' This young lady
appeared last season In the roles or Lucrezia
Borgia Donna Anna and the queen in 'Gli Ugo-
nofti," and In the last mentioned role she gained
sacces d'esttne Her voice was hight in caliore
ana her acsfng abilities OF such slender dimensions
that little confidence was placed In her future
career. She has, no wever, agreeably disappointed
such expectations She has studied carefully and
unremittingly under the experienced guidance OF
Mme Gazzaniga during the summer and fall, ana
the good fruits OF such instruction were strik-
ingiy exemphned last night The opera OF
"Ernani." the immediate successor OF al
Lombard" was represented for the nrst
time In Venice, In March, 1874. It Is one OF those
works OF the composer on which he bestowed
much care. and in which his strong dramatic
spltt makes Itself ieit to degree. 1t Is exaRger
ated In style and very pron0,ace the instrumen
tstion being NOISY without being effective, and
stage than the grand opera. But the sensuous
melodies, some OF which are among the most pop
principal neorceaur, the quintet OF the first act
and the grand ensemo,e. 80 Sommo Cario,n at the
opera attractive. Then there Is = spice OF Caesar
ism IN IT, only that Cnsarism becomes triumphant
ana mercnnl toward the close OF the opera, the
reverse OF modem politics. Tue cast last night
included Mile. Maresl as Elvira, Signor Carpi as
Ernanl, SlRnor Del Puente as Carlo Quinto and
Signor Fiorrni as Don Ruy Gomez de Silva.
| Tne Elvra OF Nile. Maresl although 1t cannot
| Oy any means De called great performance, had
very YER many points calling for nigh commentator.
me openin arla "Ernani inv0lami," and the sue
ceeding caoaletta, "Tutto sprezzo, che d'Ernanl,n
betrayed considerable nervousness, which grad
ually passed away as the opera proceeded. The
Improvement in her voice was shown IN fuher
and more even tone and in q more distinct method
oI pnraslnE, ana her acting was more natural and
! impresslonabe. Sne has much to learn yet hut
with such good results after lew months, careful
very valuable artist In future. and mucE bet
% yer one Than some o. the recent importations.
orilllancy and ease but his appearance and acting
fail TO present an adequate picture OF the gallant
outlaw. OUTLAW Del puenie had very dlnicuv
no, accomplish in satisfactory manner.
Mere sho aug cannot supply thc.place OF art, even
Cesar. rlorint Jailed to give even roerable idea
Of the stern OLD Castilian noble The tremolo stop
in his throat made itself disagreeably felt IN every
instance. The chorus and orchestra were admlr.
able, an word Of praise IS due TO the excellent
GonauCsGr nru e. Mr. Behrens, whose tempt were
foggy, dragging time tnat has so often marred
lyric r. representations in this city, and whose
discipline. 1t Is long stride from "Ernaniu to
"Aida. Y and although the composer. were he to
direreDt orchestral setting, yet he could scarcely
add TO its meiodic beauties. The grand finale
and our pncsa caS pe
Puente and Forini-were called before the cur
tain BY the universal voice OF the house.
Booths Theatre.
Boucicault's legendary play, "trip Van Wrinkle,
was resented at this house last night with Mr.
Josep h Jefferson in the title role live may judg
tho pilblic interest in this remarkable dramatl
work by the crowded audience that assembled las
night, despite the uniavorable weather, It's popu
laritr promises not to suffer with time any dminu
uon. 1t would be difficuIt In a few hasty lines L
do Jrstice to the great merit OF the play or to th
man ner IN which the chief character paints th
yC2 w0ria1s's but sensitive man on whose leSsnaaT
.. ne-character piece, with the drawback
Of slowness IN the action in some OF tn,
power. In quiet, unobtruslve but thoroughly
efie ;tive way, 1T deals with some OF the stronges
Of dramatic sraenre there Is not s' more
tel ing situation than that III which Gretchen
drI YES from his nome and family her thrlltless
SOL rs impersonaton Is remarkably sound ant
VIZ il sustained artistic EFFORT witn some OF the IN
tn ing ike dissatisfaction at his rendering OF thu
sc enc. We should like to see Mr.. Jefferson
erS rS ana Son he
leaves very much to our Imsgins.ioa Ii & the cast
very sro1s a one MISS MARY we VINO W
rounced. 1t was much rellsncd by the audience
ilayior were rendered with remarkable effect, tn
hildren entering into the pathos OF the play ant
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ruly astonishing. During the progress OF the per
Ormancc the audience frequently gave expires
present during the week except on Saturda,
evening.
Mrs. Conway's Theatre.
Massinger's play OF "A New Way to Pay Ole
Debts" was given last night at this theatre
| Mr.. e. l. Davenport appearing o. Sir GILES Over
reach. 1t was In this character that MIR. Daven
port Is said to have gained his well-deserved fame
/ ana he admirably sustained tnat lame last ntgnr
| The large audience manifested their delight b.
\ calling him before the curtain after the secont
/ and third acts, and at the close OF the perform
! iongcontinned that Mr.. Davenport was con
70 maj make heen hs
hoped snss would no
again, made a passing alluslon to recent Brookl,!
pulpit structures on theatre-going, upon wnlcl
he promised to enlarge on some future occasion
the the theatre. including MIS- farren. Miss Lillia1
% there & to OBJ be % Week Of the legitimate drama 0
,sas MT vsnpor. Rayns IN ana Rc
n to the Brooklyn people to obtain an intellectua
n treat, and to witness great actor In his bes
n roles.
4 Olympic Theatre.
II This charming variety establishment, with IL
refined and entertaining novelties, has proved {
\ late how much can be accomplished by judlciou
ii tubSc uHu U SoEfcCs dppEcciuSiOh vi WHat iiSh
II and cheerful performance ought to be- The pre-
II gramme last night, Tor instance, was replete wit
oil the elements that could possibly contribute
assemolagc that. despite the weather, niled ii
A house, Laughable Sketches In which artists
genuine merit take part, songs and characteristic
/ dances by performers long and iavoraDly know
TO the public; comicalities without number, we
calculated to please, but never to Offend an
I acrobatic feats, astonishing In their way, to sa
nothing Of other attractions, which are night
changed, combine 10 render the entertainment. a
whole. one of the best ever given In this city.
Tho Globe Theatre.
The Globe Theatre, which has had several name
and passed through the hands OF numerous man
ayers since the time when 1t was transforme
from church into theatre, was reopened las
night as place for variety entertainments. Tn
building was crowded with spectators OF
higher class than usually frequents tn
variety theatre. The programme has numerou
pleasing features, but there are also In 1t severa
SUCCESSION