The New York herald., 1876-02-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
ITALIAN oPERA-MLLE TrTIENs AS LEoHoRA
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'.M TRovAroRE."
Verdi is probably the best abused man in Germany
to-day The pcadors OF the German press and the ma
tador par excellence Wagner vent all their spite upon
the only living representative OF the Italian school OF
music Yet Verdi has, in his later compositions,
shown his adherance to the new school, "AIda may
be considered his best work. and that displays
his most thoughtful experience operate writing
Over twenty years ago the opera OF "H
Trovotore" was first presented 10 the public
in Europe. La Grange and Brigno introduced it TO
the American public at the Academy Of Music The
music characteristic OF Verdi, II shows him in the
best light a melodist Despite the fact that the
opera we'll worn that Its numbers have become as
familiar national songs II not more So that 1t has
become threadbare lyric work; that the public has
had II served up for twenty years in every shape and
FORM in every language and with every possible cast
'1l Trovatore" still holds its in the popular
ear. The ridiculous libretto, which the most
insane of Bowery managers would reject as an insult
to the stage TO have inspired the composer
and certainly principal melodies will live long after
the long drawn e,sdche MeIodie Of Mr. Wagner will be
forgotten The performance last night even with the
recollection OF extraordinary casts in the memory OF
the writer not only commendable, but was deserv
ing OF the highest praise, In some respects, however
The operatc stage has witnessed before
such thoroughly artistic mpersonation OF lyric role
the Leonora Of Mile Tens last night. The Marinco
OF Sgnor BrIgnoli was III COMPANION picture TO the
renowned prma donna The role of Leonora is not
grateful one far dramatic effect Nn its legitimate
meanng) is concerned Yet out OF the tawdry
and Bowery like materials afforded her by the
librettest Mile. Titens displayed the art II
not the positive genius OF Rstori or
Janauschek The grandeur Of her voice and acting
shown In every scene. From the opening 'Tacea Ia
Notte and its cabaleta ''Di tale amor" to the dying
scene where Leonora bids farewell to her lover In the
woods ''Addio 10 moro" Ttiens worthy Of her
high position as an artist There is little wear or tear
the voice that first broke upon the London stage
eighteen years ago and acknowledged as the egt
innate successor Of Giua Gris Not only the dramatic
power, grand has been felt by the audience
last night but the gloriods voice. trained In the school
OF Catalani, Pasta, Mabran and Grisi, rang out with
its old time power and the familiar numbers Of the
opera seemed 70 take on degree OF fresh
and novelty when interpreted by Titiens The
passionate aria that precedes the "hserere' scene,
ssD'amor sun ali rosee," received life and
significance when breathed forth by the Incompatible
prima donna. All through the "Mserere" scene the
magnetism of her voice and acting was felt The wall
ofa despairng soul was heard IN the words, "Di 70
cordami and the climax Of passion seemed
'TTu yedraiS sgnor BrignOi. despite bis
represenatve Of the title role At the present day
when teDors are so scarce Il Is refreshing 10 hear
voice trained in the best Italian school Brgnol has
still tho wonderful effects and intelligent
phrssing that years ago made him the most popular OF
Italian singers. Miss Beaumont evidently
in the most effective manner She Is very
promising artist but not capable OF undertak-
ing such difhcult role as that Of Azucena
Without making positive hasco, Miss Beaumont, last
night approached it as nearly possible Signor Or
landin undertook the role Of the Count has long
ago hidden addio to his voice, although his admirable
powers of acting still remain Mr.. Mcdonald made
very successful debut as Fernando The chorus and
orchestra under the direction OF Max Maretzek whose
operatc experience of thirty stands him in good
stead, left nothing TO be desired The scenery the
same old tawdry affair that has disgraced the Academy
since II built There IS no reason why such
despicable should disgrace Italian opera year
after year.