The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc-A COMBINATION OPERATE
PERFORMANCE.

n meiuofdDlc event III the nlstof or opera IN new
York occurred last evening at the Academy Of Music
when one of the largest audiences ever assembled
within its walls gathered to enjoy performance the
object OF which to provide for the addition
of new scenery and stage properties necessary for the
more perfect production of musical works. On the
hand it was graceful compliment to the stock
holders from Colonel Mapleson, the manager Of Her
Msjestys Opera, to contribute the services Of his
principal artists, including his three prma donnas
Mines. Etelka Gerster Marie Roze and Miss
Minnie Hauk, together with his fine orches-
ira and choicest chorus singers; and on
the other hand, it was an equally praise
worthy act that the stockholders cheerfully
and unanimously surrendered their constitutional
privilege to occupy certain number of seats and
permitted them to be used for the, evening by the
public in order that the generous purpose might be
facilitated to the largest possible extent From all
that could be learned at late hour the receipts
amounted to about $4,000. that will go far in
supplying the required equipments.
1t will be observed that the programme was we'll
calculated to please variety Of tastes, and just
enough of each Of the operas above named was given
to whet the appetite for more 1t is question: how
ever. whether it is wse either in respect to opera
the drama. to make . performance frag-
mentary and give dssolving views, to speak,
OF subjects that are repete with intellectual artis
less Objectionable than usual, inasmuch as care had
been taken to make only such selections would
sat the popular Judgment. These consisted OF
ond act OF "Dnorah' and the fourth act
OF Lies Hugnenots." It is not good
performance, but the present occasion happily per-
mits language OF general praise. The yoletta Of Miss
Minnie Hank was an artistic representation of the
character and although for instant she tripped in
rendering Of the most exquisite passages the audi
good naturcdy overlooked the accident for such
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tain was signalizcd by an array of bouquets and
baskets OF flowers. Possibly she herself enhanced
the enthusiasm Of the moment by approach
Arditi, and in graceful manner presenting
him with a wreath Of laurel, adorned with his ma
tional colors. He acknowledged the compliment by
rising and warmly shaking the hand Of the fair prima
donna The Alfredo Of Signor Frapoll, the Medico OF
Signor Franchesch and Barone Of Signor Pyatt were
respectively excellent
The second feature Of the evening was the
reproduction for the first time in ten years
norah." written by him in the year 1859.
and produced in Paris under the name Of Pardon
de Ploermel. 1t sdoubtless ono Of the lighcst and
most charming OF the works of this great master in
its peculiar vein and illustrates the playful tender
ness with which, when he chose, he could leave the
profounder themes. make use Of profuson Of
calculated to enchant his French and
Italian admirers. Nine. Lablache. in the hcrdsman's
She possesses Q contralto voice that is full OF
warmth and is always reliable. But it the
of coquetry, it's superb articulation, its exquisite
taste. treated by this great artist in illustrating
the lights and shadows of feeling that carried the
audience from its feet, compelled encore and
eral enthusiastic recalls. Her execution like
that of perfect music box.
In LES Huguenots" the audience had an oppor-
tunty Of seeing and listening to Nine. Marie Roze
Valentino. of the strongest roles in her repertoire
supported by such superb artists as Campanini
She in fine form. and added to this
quality that of an accomplished actress. 1t
has been said that she will hereafter appear in
many of the roles that made Ttiens famous and with
her handsome physique and cultivated voice, always
sympathetic. she possesses many clements OF sue
The performance concluded with the ballet d-
vertissement, lies Papillons."