The New York herald., 1879-09-17
MUSIC FROM ABROAD.

II have come back to America, you see and can't
tell you how pleased am to find myself once moro
in New York. said Nine. Carlotta Patti last even
ing to representative of the HERALD.
"You had some bad weather coming?
Every little. indeed. We had lovely passage.
enjoyed it so much.
"How long is it since you were here?'
"Well. you know, of course. belong here My
first Successes were obtained in New York. but my
last Appearances were made here, think, about
nine years ago."
you find Now York much changed?'
II have great deal of 1t yet. only got
off the ship about four o'clock but intend to go
everywhere and all the changes and improve
ments. noticed the railroads in the air 1
up to the hotel. They are queer looking things. I
had heard and had read Of them and anxious
to see At first sight they have the appearance
OF bridges-great long iron bridges. They must be
great convenience. shall take ride on one to-
morrow"
'You sang in Paris just before you left?''
..Yes, at the Trocadero. for the benefit Of the
sufferers by the fire in Chatenais in Alsace We had
splendid audience and everything passed of
nicely
''lt was an afternoon concertr
Eyes. and all the places were sold before two
o'clock. We commenced at three"
"How long do you intend remaining in New
York;"
.Only few days I may almost say we are only
making flying visit. is visit. though that will
take in great deal Of the world We going
through America and then to Australia. Only think
of i-rushing through all that distance and in few
months! like it, though; 1 have travelled a good
deal and have got used to it. I would like to re-
won't hear of it."
..An the company came the same ship
with your
Vny
wedding tour My husband will be here in mo-
ment."
''You were married in PARISH
Eyes, just before leaving. changed my name
to Mrs. De Munich. That's only for private, you
city. You had oil about US in the HERALD. You
put everything in the HERALD. don't your
"what are you going to sing?"
whatever they want have little choice. In these
matters the public are the ,arbiters. They tell
what they like best and we are onlo too delighted to
crafty them."
II understand the manager complains at the guam
tty of baggage you carryY
Dear me; only twenty trunks. That's nothing.
But II you'll say nothing about it III tell you Sc
"what is itY.
1.-The managers always complain Of something. It's
chronic with them. They do it on purpose. Tho
from giving expression to their wrongs. have q
| very nice manager though, and one who. am sure.
| will be always in good humor."
.'He told me you gave concert on the vessel
| coming across the Atlantic"
| q money
| for the Life Saving Society"
.Ir Chzzola says this is your last series of pro-
| fessiona engagements.
"He is right We are making tour previous to retir
ing from before the public-unless. Of course, some
thing unforeseen should happen. have been very
active worker since was nero child. and think
am entitled to some rest.
"Were you born in America, Nine. Patti?"
mo. Thatevent happenedin in Italy. Twas brought
here though while was yet very young. and re-
ceved my first training here. But have
been talking so much about me- and really have SO
fla fn IL vii ar
change the subject will introduce my husband"
"rhank you; I Thought perhaps: Mr.. Crizzoa
would be good authority on that subject"
'Oh. yes. He knows him very WE'LL But he does
not know him as well as l do. Here ho is Wen,
you've had your choice, and since you have pre-
ferred him I'll leave you"
"she was going to tell you about De Munck9"
That's her weakness. A strong woman in most
other things; but then. All. we'll, all of have
our weak points That's hers. The best of it is
tist think the public here will be delighted when
they hear him. The entertainment will be positive
novelty.
"Yes: and such violoncellist! People will be
astonished with what be done on that instru-
ment when they hear him. His first public appear
ance was made at the Crystal Palace in London and
since then he has travelled all over Europe"
..who are the other mombcrs of your company"
"Mr. Henri Ketten. the pianist: Signor Campi
Cellaj. Mr.. A. L. Phelps. Sgnor Cialdi and Nine.
LIE Rouge. We open at Chckering Hall next Wednes-
GLOW many concerts do you give in New York;"
delphia Baltimore and the other leading provincial
cities. Sgnor Ciampi Cellaj is the baritone of tho
company He is q native OF Leghorn. and has q
markable voice."
"who is the musical diroctorf"
"Signor 4. Fortuna. gentleman am glad to be
able to announce, not only for his experience. but
knowledge and ability
"Have you brought tenor with you. or will You
find one hereY'
.He came with us and Is an American. His name
is NJ. l.. A. Phelps and he is q native of Iowa. He
has been seven years in Italy and has sung at all the
r. One yanr
at the Conservatory OF Music in Lepsic and after
ward with vannucni. in Florence. and with Perrini
and LAMBERT. in Milan.''
why do you remain SO short time in New
York;
three months, and look at the ground I've got to
cover tell you it was no fun getting her. 1t took
year to her into this trip. She is of the
greatest favortes in London and Paris and
easy Job to induce artist OF that distinction to
give up home and take to the road. Still. we
going to make lots OF money. and that will make
think the lighter of the time l employed In per-
suasion. But please say nothing to her about that.
/ Talking OF money puts her out OF patience. She
dotes upon her art almost as much as-as--I dote
what it will bring in. It's as natural for that lady
to sing 1t is for TO count the house. She de
lights in it. and do I. believe she lives ON
music but then it runs In the family. They all
artists. We had q very pleasant time coming over.
She is always in such spirits and good and kind
to every one. Yes, We were all there-the entire
company and the baby"
"Who owned the baby?"
"Mr. De Munck.
"why. hos only been married couple of weeks
"Ycs. but he had this baby before no was
ricd."
Had Patti seen it?"
'Yes, often. She knew all about it; so did tho
public. It's the Stradiuarius--the he plays on.
We call il the baby because Of the care taken Of 1t.
That fiddle is done up In fine linen and flannel swad
ding clothes after every performance and practicc
and II is much ones life is worth to look at 1t
with the naked eye. As for touching it-wcll. that
would be difficult to accomplish unless to
take the iisk while IL wis in the owners hands,"
"It must be . valuable instrument worth 80 UO0f.;
but that IN nothing compared to the value OF tho
music he brings out of it,"
Mllo Blanca la Blanche and Nine. do Belocca of
Mr. Strakosch's Italian opera company, also arrived
from Europe yesterday. La Blanche was met by her
mother and taken home. Belocca is at the Wcst-
minister Hotel
NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE
meeting Of the Trustees Of the College Of the
City of New York was held yesterday afternoon.