The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-08
Musical Matinees.

Musical Matinees.
There were abundant musical attractions yester-
day afternoon. Nilsson, in ''Mgnon,n at the
Academy OF Music {; Di Murska, in MARTHA at
the Lyceum Theatre. and classical concert by
Theodore Thomas at steinway Hail. The disa-
greeable weather interfered with the attendance to
a certain extent, but those who braved the slush
and mire and the drizzing rain were repaid by the
enjoyment Of an ample least Of music. The per-
Torrance OF "Mignou" was characterised by all that
poetical beauty, naacet6 waywardness and intense
dramatic fervor with which Nine Nilsson endows
1t. The gems OF the first act, the tender idyl "Non
Conosci IL bel Suol," and the charming little duet
OF 1.-THE Swallows" the quaint, old-1ashloned
Styrienne of the second act, and the impr essive
scene of the return Of Mignon to her home were
rendered by Nine. Nilsson with an effect such as
as she only gives. Capoui was in his best lovers
mood, and fairly shared with the prima donna the
honors OF the occasion. The music seems to be
congenial to him than any role of the Italian
school. Miss Cary and Signor Nannett sang
the roles Oh Federico and LotarO, and Mile.
Torriant that OF Filina, before. The
in the commencement OF the third act,
was much to be regretted. The announce
Sr the are as a.
N: Victor Maurel; Wednesday "Martha;" Friday,
Mile. lima di Murska babe au reuoir to New York
at the Lyceum yesterday. appearing as Lady Hem
rietta In Martha ana In the shadow scene IN the
second act OF "Dinorah" She does not appear to
such advantage in the light, taking music Of
martha" as in the other roles she has es-
sayed In this city, but nothing could be
more beautiful than the simple touching manner
IN which she sang 1.-THE Last Rose Of Summer"
With that taste that characterizes the true artist
Bne avoided any meretriciouS establishment OF the
music OF the role from beginning to end. But In
the iancifui measures Of Meyerbeer's rustic hero.
Inc the phenomenal qualities OF d. Murska's voice
shone out. The verysombrG teggie,'o seemed to be
instinct with music, the echoes OF the brilliant
voice, in nlezzd u0ce were given with wonderful
fidelity Her resemblance as cantratrice to BOslO
was strongly marked IN the minds OF those present
who had the good fortune to hear that great ar
fist. she pOurs forth from her magic throat rou-
ladies', saccot trills and every conceivable kind Of
| vocal ornaments with the ease of nightingale
and with absolute correctness No difficulties OF
vocallzati0n can inspire her with fear. She seems
to rejoice IN adding to them. Her return to New
York at Easter will, doubtless, be anxOusy looked
for by the hdbitueS OF the Academy. Nine. Tesla
made very vlvacious Nancy, and would have been
entirely satisfactory had 1t not been for the ObJec
tOnable DtoratO in her voice. The rest OF the com.
pany do not call for special notice, unless words of
condemnation.
Theodore Thomas classical matinee at steinway
Hall was but SHINY attended, the horrible
Interesting may oe seen at glance at the pro-
gramme, which we subjoin:-
Aria, Shall in Mamre's Fertile Plains. Joshua
Mr.. Myron W. Whitney.
scrcnade No. Sir miner Hp' w. ;vokman
Introduction and finale, rrsran and Isolde. Wagner
Arc'a I'm a"s%ita S H%Sa whitney
Symphonic Poem, Tasso, Lamento Triono".. .Liszt
The presentation OF an entire symphony, ana
SUCH one, too, at a matinee, IN addition to other
important works, Is stretch OF nberality for
which Mr. Thomas deserves thanks and better
house than that OF yesterday. The sad story the
bard Of Ferrara, tribute from the tue poet to