The New York herald., 1879-11-25
A M u S L M Il n L S.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc-"AIDA. .

"Afda'' was sung again last evening at the Academy
of Music with the same cast and much the same
general results have been already noted in connec-
ton with revival of the opera this There
was not such an audience present the manage
ment had q right to expect. the lower part OF
the house being little more than half filled
until late in the evening" when the clubs and early
receptions turned in the usual late corners to the
Academy 1t is not often that "Aida" can be heard
with cast Of such average excellence and a setting
SO generously designed and admirably executed.
and recognition Of tho should be accorded by the
public. that the management may be encouraged to
equal efforts In preparing promised revivals Of
other operas. aida" is well worthy of generous
support and it is to be hoped that the attendance
may be better in the future than it was last night
Nine. Ambre. though lacking in some essential
qualities necessary to perfect Interpretation of
verdis heroine. is vastly better than she was in
'.Traviata." and serves to fill out fairly well the
quartet of which Campanini. Galassi and
Miss Cary such strong component parts.
A little attention to some details connected with
the dressing and make up" for the part and cor
rection Of some mannerisms would greatly add to
the picturesque grace and dramatic finish OF Nine.
h,s tro - ths fashion niatss Of the time and
country. is most unbecoming to Nine. Ambre. and
accuracy might be in some degree sacrificed to effect
in order to obtain better stage picture.
Again. it is undoubtedly necessary TO tint the skin.
but not more than one shade is necessary. and as
Nine. Ambre now appears. with copper colored face.
French gray arms and brown feet. she appears-if
she will pardon the suggestion--to be possessed OF
assorted lot OF limbs OF various hues that are
quite bewdering in their effect and indicative OF no
special nationality in particular
Signor Campanini sang with his accustomed
finish and grace, but again showed indications OF
the work he has been called on to do lately.
There is an occasional quality in his notes. sweet
and effective as they are that that Is almost most
may be termed vocal deblity-not q hoarseness or
coarseness of tone. but momentary diminution
OF all the various qualities going to make up his
vocal tones. 1t produces vocal impression that
may be ikened to that produced by the evidence OF
physical fatigue. 1t is lstlessncss. but toning
down of ability to make repeated efforts with
even effect. Vocal debility results in sudden
though momentary failure to sustain or reach
certain note effect climax in difficult passage.
In only passage here and there and then only to
trihing extent this fatigue noticeable in Sgnor
Capaninis singing. except in the finale Of the third
act where it was plainly manifest little rest
In the future and more discretion in responding to
repeated encores will quickly do away with the tenn
porary trouble. Miss Cary. Herr Behrens. Signor
Monti and ali OF those engaged in the evenings en-
tertainment were most excellent in their several
parts and repeated their thorough good work in the
opera before.
On wednesday Carmen" will be produced. with
Nine. Ambre in the title role. Mime. Ambre has
sung the part in the Grand Opera House.
Paris. and in Lyons. for upward OF one
hundred nights It remains to bs seen
and Lyons. The rest of the cast will be the
that heard lately when Mile. Dolaro was the
heroine OF the opera & On FRIDAY Mm s % ya Ie
lera Filina and Miss Cary. signori Campanini.
Del pnentc and M0nii in the cast cast
.o%s novelties IN casts no. IN Those Who
have been disappointed before will perhaps declare
that It is better to 3s 1sr the that nos We o
let hope that Carmen and Mignon will
be fitting companions to the "Aida.' Faust and
and then indeed we shall have reason to be glad Of
the latest addition to the seasons repertoire.