The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc-''H BARBIERE DI sEvIG-

ACADEMY OF MUsIc-''n BARBIERE DI sEvIG-
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Figaro sisnor Del rnsn,e
In oiiiciae TT =, sirnor Boi
Rosina Mile Nj" Minn ,i.o ians
The Barber of Seville will doubtless retain
chief place in the world Of music long any opera
holds the stage Composed by Rossini in 1916.
when he rapidly attaining the height
or his fame, when he was young elastic
and fun of the buoyancy that attaches to
series of almost uninterrupted success.
its music represents in large degree
the freshness and vvacity of his nature and 80 peri
odicay welcome to every appreciative audience in
every part of christendom. 1t was especially vel
come last night at the Academy of Music nasmuch
as it happily compared with the other operas
that have been performed during the
son and afforded opportunity of seeing
and hearing number of the artists of
the company in new and pleasing r6ss. The part of
Count Almaviya assigned to sisnor Frapoi, and.
although aprinted circular distributed among
the audience soliciting its indulgence account Of
indispostion from which he has suffered for
several days. it was the subject of general comment
that his fine tenor voice has rarely been heard to
greater advantage. There scarcely gem in the
opera to which he did not give rich vocal setting.
and his efforts wero warmly applauded from the be-
ginning to the end OF the performance.
The andante movement i'll act first .Ecco
Ridento.'' with its following allegro: the always
favorte duet between the Count and Figaro. "Ah!
che D'Amore;'' the "Bleno sera. mic signore." be-
tween Rosna and the Count were each sulerbly rem
in sgnor Del Pucnte and his singing of
the sparkling aria, Largo al factotum, car
s the n9se 1 @ s
ely element in his acting has not heretofore been
much exhibited as it was last night: The same
remark is true of Signor Foil. who, Don
Basilio, admirably mingled his splendid basso
with amusing business, that kept thef audience
evenly divided between laughter and applause when
ever lie was on the stage. The Dr. Bartolo of NJ.
Thierry nice piece of character acting. His
squal figure and expressive face We're in themselves
comic and these, added to excellent voice. contri-
buted small share to the enjoyment of the
evening. Miss Minnie Hank personated Rosina
and she deserves all praise for her exquisite singing
in the several parts to which she assigned 1t is
not often during her present engagement that the
fine culture Of Miss Hank has revealed itself
more prominently in performing brayura passages,
such abound in III Barbere," than on the present
occasion, and she deserved the unequvocal
praise that bestowed upon her In
the lesson scene she was warmly encored
for the beautiful manner in which she introduced
and sang the Echo Song" by Ecker and at the end
The latter is suggestive in its movement of the macs
tro's famous III Bacio" and perhaps was all the
more welcome on that account. Nine. Lablache was
not lost sight of in the distribution of honors. and
her superb contrato and consummate acting showed
II
orchestra likewise united in making the opera sue
cess for it contains beauties that afford every
opportunity to contribute share OF the pleasing
picture.
CHIcKERING HALL-CARL LANZER'S CONCERT.
The third concert in Mr.. Carl Lanzer's series at
Chckering Hall took place last night. The concert
presented the best arranged programme that has
been given at entertainment of this class this
season. Mr.. Lancer played duo, arranged
by Beriot, from civilian Tell" fan
taisie by Mollenhauer, and Herr Wilhelmi's
transcription Of the "Nocturne by Chopin. This
artists tone is excellent and he plays with fine taste
and feeling. He is yet lacking in finish but his
claims are not to the pretensions Of great artist.
He was cordially received, and in response
to for his second solo played
the "Adagio Religioso" by Ole Bull OF
proved the especial fayorite. He played LISTS
sRhapsod'e Hongroisc' No. II. one OF the most in
in this series, with true artistic appreciation of the
work. and the "Holian Murmurs" of Gottschalk with
fuency and brilliancy that recalled the popular
composer and pianist himself For the encore Of the
Liszt number he gave his own Happy Thoughts.
which, in turn. was redemanded. and tor the encore
priately. .srhe Banjo" Of the same composer
Miss Fannie Goodwin sang LA Fiaraja, by Berig-
nan-an air nearly associated with the beautiful Mrs
Charles Moulton in her brief but brilliant in
America. She also gave two delicate songs of her
own composition; "a Pretty Bunch Of as tioiefs
was encored. Miss Goodwin responding with Il
dreamt dwelt in marble halls. This soprano is
evidently cultivated musician, but the quality of
her voice is unfortunately not agreeable. Mr. A. l..
Bonneau gave two tenor solos which were not signf-
cant features OF the programme. The concert was
well attended by All appreciative audience.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
Mr.. Bull witnessed Miss Hauk's performance Of
Rosina at the Academy last night. and joined heartily
with the audience in the paudits and given
to the artist.
The steamer Tycho Brahe. which arrived here yes
terday from Duenos Ayres and Rio Janero. hal
board Messrs Cooper Bailey's circus and mena;
troupe, comprising sixty-four persons. thirty-two
horses and seventy three wild animals.
grand gala concert will be given this evening at
steinway Hall, in aid of the Homo for Business
Women when Mr. Remenyi. Signor Campobello
Miss Emily wnant. Mrs Julia Rive-King and other
well known artists will appear. BY the proceeds OF
this Miss Leggett hopes to enlarge her home
which is already overcrowded.
The grand concert in aid of Miss Lcggetts Home
for Business Women is TO take place at Steinway
Hall tonight. The of the enterprise is to
extent guaranteed but the degree OF the benefit that
will to this worthy object depends upon the
sales of tickets to-day. The combination of artists to
appear is a powerful onc enlistng, as 1t does. NJ.
Remenyi, Nine. Rive-King Miss Helen Ames. Miss
Emily winant, Mr.. William Courtney, Sgnor Campo
bello and Mr.. L. Quicken.
Apropos OF the Ole Bull concert on Saturday Miss
Hauk and Manager Mapeson have reconciled their
differences. and the artistic has written letter. acopy
of which was received late last night at this Office i'll
which she definitely agrees to sing at the concert
The note is as follows
New YORK. Dec. H. 1873.
In consequence Of all difficulties being settled salts
factorily between Colonel Mapleson and me l have
consented sing the Ole Bull concert Saturday.
/ will send you the titles OF the pieces will sing to-
morrow. Yours truly, MINNIE HAUK.
THE BANKERS DAUGHTER"
NH. RoGE's REPLY TO MEssRs. PALMER AND
CAz\UEAN