New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-22
II USIC.
NI,5 XEIIoGG'S ENGLISH OPERA.
kaIlo1g intrnducpd her English o.


Miss Kellogg introduced her English opera
company last night the NewYork public under favor
ing circumstances. She had large and friendly audi.
ence and hundreds OF admirers gave her cordial wei
come Oh her appearance before them for the first time
III the character OF Manager The evidences OF her sue
tho aruous task she mistaken upon herself mWs
be graf, ing to all lovers OF musical ART not ony
for the good will which they bear the lacy herself bu
for the influence which this venture Of hers must hsw
upon the future Of the English lyric ODera in tho
yernacuar never been freely accepted either in ths
country or in ENGLAND IL has been welcomed now and
sien with less heartness-not AS an honoret
guest but rather poor relation. who must Ue led
and entertained. and patton. zed IN lofty sort OF wJ
Tor the sake Of the family. Mr.. Carl Rosa began re-
IN this style OF treating it, aud ia now doing the
same thing in England which he accomplished fev
years ago in the United States.
Miss Kellogg takes up the good work where lie left II
aud II she succeed in roconcng the public % the uss
Of their own language, and teaching them to
relish tho unappreCiated beauties OF Lnshsn
music, she may open hceDt field for the eXerchs
OF American talent. which just now has 40 adequate
opportunities. The schools Of Italy and tho concert
halls Of America half filed with young Americas
singers who can never take foremost position on TIE
Italian stage. but well fitted the most blilllan'
trumphs the lighter operas written for their mother
tongue-only is unfortunately fashionable either
sing them to like them. II ARTIST OF established
works the standing 10 which they entitled wo may
soon raise up country national school of opera
as distinct and = charming that OF France.
To do this good Judgment be shown ia the selec
ton OF pieces We do not mean that the manager should
be cOnned TO the scanty repertory OF the genuine Ed
glish stage We would not have BIlfe add Wallace
every night But nothing is ganec-on the contrary
much Is lost-Oy turning into English such typical and
hackneyed Italian operas Lucia" every STRAIN Of
Uh IL, Assoc
chief efforts Of the greatest Italian singers, and ever
scene regulated by the traditions OF the Italian
school Miss Kellogg may be excused, how
ever, FOR choosing her first appearance an opefs
which displays finely her powers OF course sos
suggested contrasts and comparisons every moment o
she had TO fear them The beauty OF a vofs
now its full maturity. the elegance of method ~
most irreproachabe, correct taste dramatic nsthclS
and personal presence never more charming thsh u
todayall combined to make her Lucia one OF the mos'
fascinating which New-YOrk has witnessed Ine As-
Scene was alike triumph of yocalism and Dooe o..
hibton dramatic power and the Sestete. which hs'
| to DO repea ed. owed almost everything 10 her "a
The general effect Of the performance good anan
we are misnforIned the smoothness and accuracy
the representation are se IN a great measure 10 tne
| personal superntendence Of Miss Kellogg hefse-
There is fair orchestra Of thirty pieces drecea ',
Mr.. Frank A. Howson. and a better chorus than W
generally have with the Italian company. Inc ai''
whom Miss kellogg has brought together include so".
excellent and wellknown singers like Mrs van "'-
and Mrs. Segun, and ones from LoDuo'~
whom we hear favorable sccounts. The only ono VI"
appeared last night was the baritone, Mr. william
ton. He has pleasant and musical voice, AMI Dis w
is unaffected but no lacks force. The Bdoar was -.
Hsbenann, who does not improve As he grows 0''''
and the Raymond was MI Gustavus Hall
Martha" which is admirably adapted TO trsnssNS-'
will DO sung tonight, and Mariana" tomorrow
MUSICAL NOTES
There viii be concert by the LiederkisSA
ct their club house next Sunday evening
Two concerts by NM. Maurel and Wie sar
awsk are TO be given NJ steinwsy Hall next weeAi"
uectiou with the Thomas orchestra
The opera in Havana is not prospecting, anu
the critics are upon the company, though b
and hi Mursks are fully appreciated.
The third of the Thomas SYMPHONY Wv
cers ia to take place next Saturday eyenue, wben
Victor Maurel will lend his services. The progsad
for the orche strs Of Gades lat sympnon
ethovens sth Rubinsten's new ehGraeferotd "a
Handel concerto for two solo violins, volonss'"'
string orchestra.