The New York herald., 1878-11-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MusIc-.I Pur1rASr."

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Eyira Nine. Eteka Cersicr
It thus far appears to have been written in the book
of fate that Etelka Gerster in her American career
was destined to achieve quick succession or oper
attic triumphs not lesser in their magnitude thah
those which made her European reputation SO iaml
lar and great II is equally true that she has made
good the promises which preceded her cafree upon
our own stage, and Justified the warm cneomiums
that have been bestowed upon her by the HERALD.
That Nine. Gerster deserves this recognition Of her
talents will not be denied by those who appreciate the
exhibition of art in its for size possesses
tho quality Of inspiring enthusiasm to de-
gree that has not for many years been
witnessed Oh operate boards. She has
now sung among in three operas. and in each one
her voice like the revelation of music box newly
opened to reveal the beauties OF old melodies in new
dress Her in way consists in her artlessness.
She has not been long enough on the stage TO be
spoiled. She produces surprising effects without seem
ing to realize power result. She passes through
register of vocalis from the SOFT low grooming notes
of q mezzo 10 the highest limit OF pure soprano.
never faltering clear. always emotional and al
ways without apparent strain. censcientiously
bringing into view to the utmost extent the meaning
erser has learned to act during the few years or her
study and the three years Of her acquaintance with
the footlChts she has been phenomenal student but
there much that is natural in her presence her at
ttudes her gesticuGtion her emphasis and elocuton
that audience nvoluntarily sends out TO greet her
its sympathy and approval and so establishes her
success
Il Puritani,'' as presented last evening at
the Academy of Music, afforded little oppor-
tunity to complain OF flaw. The east was
exceptionally good. the scenery well fitted
for the illustration of the sorabre SURROUNDINGS OF
in1 p.1i he av1t
chorus correct tnan usual in its rendition
of the beautiful passages on which the welfare OF the
subject much depends. 1t a matter ofnEeneral
comment fact, t:iat the chorus has not oft shown
such care everness in its work. The orchestra,
too in superb form and responded to the baton
of Sgnor Ardit with perfection with which he ex-
pressed himself during the evening as extremely
grstifed. because the difficulties Of the music,
rs he said and call fer the
most artistic cohesiveness on the part of the
best trained band of performers The first sensation
Of the evening produced by the song Of Ricardo
lSignor CialassI. .'Ah per sempre" which was rem
dercd with all the well known taste OF this
admirable baritone. Then followed the solo
by Elvira Mime. Gersterl, Sal come arde.
1t the signal for outburs Of applause that did
not relapse whenever she thereafter made her appear
however. was the well known Virgin yezzoza" III
Am Simple Maid, air familiar TO every amateur
singer and pianist in the country 1t was here that she
allowed her bird-like notes, combined with intrica
ces Of execution to be brought to the best advantage
during the opera and heard the brilliancy Of
her tones the clear. well cut diamond pointed notes
that characterized her voclzation the ringing trills
and easy graceful manner III which she tripped
what seemed be impossibilities without feeling
that she is great artist. The applause was great
and the demand for forcbc that she had not
the heart to resist Sgnor Foil ss Georgia has never
been heard in New York TO greater advantage. His
song dCinta Iii Fiori given in superb manner.
But it at the close Of the second act when, CIV
ing the duet Suomi ls Tromba'' with Riccardo
(Signor Galassil, that the greatest enthusi-
evoked outside Of that which at
tended the performance of Nine. Gerstcr.
To Arturo tSignor CSmpanini) naturally fell
the rendition of several OF the most charming love
songs the OPERA and it is needless to that this
admirable tenor fully equal 20 the reputation
which he has already established. His "yieni. fra
Queste Braccia'' and .'Credeas Msera,' in the
third act werc among the exquisite portions of
the musical mosaic of the evening, while his dra-
matte representation Of the character of the hero left
little to be desired from one Of whom 80 many gra-
cious words have already been spoken