The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-15
AMUSEM ENTS.

''DoN cAnLos" AT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC
There have been already two performances OF this
nne work. and we promised another Tho New
York public Is accredited with taste for novelties
and II IS but just to the management 10 say that in
producing this opera they have given Us not only
novelty, but an attractive II has been produced
with care and proprely in the stage arrangements
very unusual In the Academy The opera has been
cast In such manner to include all the strongest
members Of this company, which In its entirety Is a
much better ono than have mad Tor
some time IN Italian opera. Tho smaller
parts being IN much more capable hands
than usual, gives most satisfactory effects in tho
large concerted numbers-a Tact which appeals moro
loudly to any real music lover han the single effect OF
Patti or Sancy IN individual solos could possibly
DO In our notice OF the lrst performance made
nasty mention OF Nine Paimieri and Sisnor Celada.
II Is but common justice 10 tho other tho
company TO acknowledge the important part they play
In Satisfactory representation of this opera First
in point OF interest We must mention Sgnor Berlolas
who In the part OF Rodrigo developed points Of excel
lencc which asonished even his warmcst al.
mirers THIS gent eman's mesza roce was known
to DO beautiful, but It had also been noticed
that no had way OF killing tho effect It produced by
sudden below at the end OF his arias. evidently in
tended to catch the immediate applause OF tho large
be thinking OF his part than OF himself, tho
result was series of smoothly sung passages, well
phrased and delivered with an Intensity OF feeling which
called down on him the plaudits Of tho whole house.
The Princess Eboli was Signora Rastel. THIS lady
appeared to be much affected by nervousness during
tho earlier portions OF tho OPERA tho
suit being that sho sang at limos slightly
out OF tune and did Of her
execution; but In her final aria 20 don atale, " she
was more at ease, and delivered tho cantabe portion
oil the with excellent effect. Signora Persiani
appeared as tho page. Ths lady being already
to our public ana her part being very small one tho
mere mention 10 all that IL necessary Signor Dal
Negro represented the part OF Fippo tho KING with
great deal OF dignity and discretion. This the first
important part in which have this gentleman,
and wo should judge from this impcrsonation that
he was even better as an actor than as singer We
should also mention that tho chorus Is unusually large
and contains many lne voices. especially among
tho sopran aud bassL In tho grand
certed piece which ends the first acl-by far tho
strongest and most effective in the opora-it
tho chorus, more than the solo singers, which
made 1t the great success It undoubtedly was. Tho
orchestra is unusually largo and the balance OF nstru
ments well chosen but they lack that in play
Ing which only comes from long and careful rehears-
ing. The New York public should remember that this,
have OF seeing this fine of It's favorite composer
Verdi and 1t Is to be hoped that II will eagerly avail
itself OF this rac opportunity II Sgnor Albes does
not win golden pieces as we'll ms reputation by this
production IL viii not be because he has not endcavorcd
to bring out opera with all the requirements OF
good scenery and orchestra
The managers OF the Italian opera havo wisely
TO the conclusion of lowering their prices, and
during the remaining nights OF the present season tho
orchestra reserved seats will DO sold Tor 81 This nc
ton will not iall to increase tho popularity OF the
Italian opera.
THE BRooKLYN PHILHARMONIC CONCERT.
Tho Brooklyn Academy Of Music last night
filled TO overlooking by brilliant and fashionable
audience the occasion OF the fifth concert OF tho
Philharm Society. Wherever the eye turned IL
lighted pleasing and happy faces filled cnthu
sasm and beamng with pleasure. SO far tho
beauty and fashion OF Brooklyn could make tho
o II was done, and II was wonder
that the crowd of musicians gathered under the
duct Theodore Thomas drank in inspiration looking
the OF lovely faces spread out before thom
Perhaps It was this all-pcrvading sentiment Of tho
presence OF youth and beauty that lent undenabe
charm the music gentle consciousness that filed
the soul like tho gentle zcphyrs OF Southern ands
which ian tho passions and make us feel more
Kccnly the joyousncss OF existence. But whether II
the influence OF beauty or the excellence OF tho
music, tho performance was certainly thoroughly en-
joyable, and Thomas orchestra seemed to play with
more expression and perfect execution than
before Tho audience listened with intense earnest
ness. and while tho orchestra playing
heard. Tho programme OF the evening opened
with Bachs Suite IN ID No 3, consisting OF an over
ture, air, gavotte, Zourree and gieuc, a compost
full OF brightness and animation. The stirring, viva
cious movement OF this work put tho audience In ex-
that when Mr. Werrenrath appeared and sang IN
strong and effective rather than finished or
touching manner Handels "Rendi u serene
al cigio" they appiauded him heartily. IL
was with pleasure heard the orchestra
strike up Bcetnoven's Second symphony In ma
jor. OF tho most beautiful OF all tho great mus
cian's works. full sweetness and liquid melody 1t
played with wonderful precision and expression
BY the orchestra The joyous character OF the music
Astounding In brilliant color and harmonious sent-
mcnt, made this work snguary appropriate 10 the
composition oil an audience Drumming over with tho
exubcrancc OF youth. Passing by an adago motto
angheo scherzo and allegro motto tho music touched
the sensitive chords OF the human heart nd when
the last notes died away one fot tho KIND o regret
experienced IN waking from pleasant Tut too bret
dream Schurman's "Bedcr aus Osicn" was given Tor
the nrst tmc and met with fair success. wagner's
'Music of the Future was represented by selections
from ''Lohcngrn," played as only Thomas orchestra
can play them. A delightful evenings entertainment
was brought to n close by the singing OF tho Handel
and Hay Society.
sTEISwAY HALL-THE "CREATIoN."
The irst public rehearsal OF the 'Creation" by tho
New York Oratoro Society took place yesterday afcr
noon at the above Hall. DR.. Damrosch's skill and
care as a cnorus leader well known that 1t Is
hardly necessary to say that the choruscs sung
with precision and expression. Mrs lmogeno
Browne lin the absence OF Miss Thursby,
who is advertised TO sing at tho concert
OF this society sang the soprano part with
considerable taste her voice. however, ~ hardly DOW
erlui enough Tor singing oratorio music, which to
well needs not only large voice, but also needs
a careful study OF enuDcaton and broadncss oil style
very rarely hoard among our singers oil the present
day tho concert goes well this rst rehearsal
VIC predict great treat tho lovers Of tins particular
class music, though the Creation" Is certaniy not
a novelty 10 our oratorIo audiences.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.