The New York herald., 1876-12-04

sared 70 grannc with them To write music worthy
OF the simplicity and beauty OF such story the COIN
poser should IN short. be possessed OF the poeuc
and inventive resources OF tho author
himself In the score OF NJ. Massd we find an aston
ishng identity of conception and mode oil treatment
Never was music written to l5retto which more
fu,,y and effectively characterizes the sentiment and
the situation Hence that sense OF perfect enjoyment
and satisfaction so rare to base opera ha6tue which
in common with crowded and critical audience had
the good fortune 10 experience rst representa-
ton on Wednesday. Ihave already intimaod that the
cast was OF an unusually satisfactory character.
THE CREATION rHs ROLE OF PAUL
had Il was vol known musical circles, been long
labor OF love with Capou, and never did this ad-
mirable arlist exhibit more enthusiasm and, at the
same time, judgment in the Interpretations OF any
part |. was so much out of the line OF characters
which he is in tho habit of singing that he might well
have been excused few soecsms Of Interpretation;
but il was evident that no had bestowed tho closest
study the text OF the story, and cared much TO
realize faithfully tho authors as tho COMPOSERS con
ccptions You have heard something before from me
Of he difficulty which experienced in finding
suitable representative for the role OF Virgn.c Tho
yoathiulness and poetcal simplicity Of tho part with
tho qualities OF voice required Tor the proper
enec, Of the music rendered it TOO trying
for the acceptance of tho only lady artist to
whom 1t could be offered In this embarrassment
some one suggested the sister Of the pianist, Ritter
ayoung girl of seventeen, whose musical education
could hardly be said to be as yet complete The
brother spoken to but could with difficulty be IN
duced to give his consent and the young girl herself
scared OF the proposal, begged hard TO be allowed
10 continue her studies some years longer
before being subjected TO such ordeal Finally their
objections overcome and she left Marscilles,
whore shc being educated for Paris to study tho
part. Some idea OF tho feelings Of dread dis
trust with which she undertook the journey may be
formed from an incident which is related. as having
occurred on the eve Of her departure All her little
economies had been devoted promoting the comfort
Of a number poor people in her ncighborhood, and
one of the reflections which troubled her most In her
projected change Of ifc that Of leaving them un-
cared She sent for them 10 take leave OF them,
and before parting she shared the contents OF her little
purse about $50 francs, among them Then, gulping
down her tears the poor girl sobbed out, "Aes Gmis
pries pour moi," and broke away from them. No
doubt tho prayers the bereaved poor earnestly fol-
lowed
THE YOUNG JOURNEY,
and helped face cheeriuly and energetcaly her
dreaded task. To the courage and hopeiulncss thus
acquired may perhaps bo attributed the extraordinary
success she achieved and good fortune OF the
author and composer in nding physically and vocaly
the best representative of virgine that their most
sapguine hopes could have desired have left myself
no space enter into minute criticism OF the music
OF this charming work. Suffice It to say that it is
plete with tho most delicious melodies and there
two baritone airs sung by Bouny, in the role Of a
negro which the shade all that has hitherto
been attempted in tho way OF negro mnstreisy
The Theatre ltaen has been giving "Ada' again
this week. the Forza del Destino" failing In attraction
,f< <Ac ,Stos
posed the public toward the music which has unques-
tionabls merit, though It is tho least attractive OF
verdi's works have just heard that engagement
has been concluded with Nconi for this establish
mont, TO commence this month. Another piece OF
which will, doubt surprise you, is the state
which received at the same time that there is
PROBABILITY after all Of Adelina Patti again declining
60 Russia and accepting engagement at tho Sale
ventadour.
AT GyMyAsE
new three-act piece. entitled LA Comtessc Ro-
man," produced last night at the Gymnase with
fair share Of II bears the name, author
NJ Gustav de Jaun but this is only pscudonyme tho
simon Pure be,ng it is said NJ Alexandra Dumas.
1t belongs that class Of social anomalies
designate them by term which has cstab
hshed for this writer equvocal dramatic popu-
larity. Tho countess Is actress who has
charmed away the hssrt OF young italian
nobleman OF a respectable family and he
has married her, Notwithstanding the resolutc op-
position OF his family. Tho curtain rises the FIRST
act, representing Cecilia, the ennobled actress Nine.
Pasca, playing the part OF Fornartna in private
theatrcas She has ruined her generous and con-
ddDg husband; she has also dishonored him, and she
is tormenied by desire to return the stage He
upon his part wishes her to retro with him for a
time into the country 1.-Two the small remains OF
III n lion fop
higher place in the world by and by; but in a
OF exquisite pleading she charms away hts
allow her return 10 her profession and
habilitate their fortunes. The arguments for and
against the lie OF the theatre admirably put FORTH
and indeed, Cecilia rejected by her husbands family
discontcntcd with herself, enamorcd or wealth and
JOY and scorning the peace OF the hearth Is In every
way unworthy of the high-hearted and ch.varous
gentleman who loves her with devotion so pure that
it captivates her imagination though II fails touch
her heart Tho FIRST act concludes with emotional
dialogue In which The actress is carried away by the
power and truth Of her husbands lovc; and when
Count Romani declares that II she is false to him
he will kill himself, she replies with genuine
pathos. "Do not stop there; kill both OF
usn The second act depicts tho return OF Cecilia
to the stage and portrays tho exciting and passonful
life which goes behind the scenes as only great
artist familiar with the theatre could describe IT, Fl.
nally Count Romani. learning from scurrilous news
paper that his wife has dshonored him. and that she
quito carried away by the enthusiasm her profes-
sion, offers still TO pardon her If she will follow him to
happiness and quiet But her Bohemian instinct is
strong for her, and she refuseA He then plants
himself at the door OF her dressing room and deles
her TO 60 on the stage lost no should XIII himself in
despair for his wasted love and his lost good name
With nexpressibIe look OF dsdaln, however, the
l..
entry the STAGE when he stabs himself and the cur
tain falls upon her intocrable grief and repentance
which shows Itself In a wild agony very sudden and
terrible The third act shows the Count restored
to health, and passionate in which he OK.
presses the love which he feels. Notwithstanding her
fahessness for his beautiful and unhappy wife, but
he takes Of her forever and then shc purposes
kill herself when experienced old actor calls on
her and convinccs her that she is merely importing