The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
.11 rnovAroRr.-pooru's THEATRE.

Miss Clara Louise Kellogg lseohora
MISS Annie l-ouise Cary .Aznesna
Mr ! utan as -, ~; una
The ballet led by the Menxeiii Sisters.
The lovers of opera have not for long time en-
joyed more satisfactory performance of III Trova-
tore than that which was given last. evening at
Booths Theatre. 1t is true that Miss Clara Louise
Kellogg left sick bed in the morning; that Signor
Rosnati was obliged to succumb to a cold and to
secure a substitute in the person of Mr..
l. Graf. and that even Miss Annie Louise
Cary herself showed the effect of the recent
weather. that has carried influenza into so many
heads and throats; but Notwithstanding all these
'drawbacks the opera presented in manner that
reflects the highest credit both the manage
ment and the artists. There were times when
Miss Kellogg after a magnificent outburst of
melody in personating the part of Leonora
was obliged to quietly make her way to the rear OF
the stage for the purpose of ndulging in coughing
spasm. and it evident throughout the evening
that she in constant fear that during the render
ing of of the gems of the opera be-
longing to her part she would be overtaken
by Der maady Fortunately, however. with but
two three exceptions, she admirably retained her
voice and delivered every note with clearness.
beauty and brancy that recalled the former
triumphs Of the favorite American prma donna. In
addition to her vocal effects she acted well. There
q warmth and soul about her that has
not always been observable and the audience
was prompt recognize the TACT Dy ltS
enthusiastic applause. She was called before the
curtain several times There are so many gems in
I'll Trovatore' which Leonora is called upon to in
terpret that all cannot be placed to her credit in
print In the trio ending the first act between Count
di Luna. Manrco and herself. her vocalism was
singuary effective. In lie Mserere" it was
likewise beautiful. and her 'Tu vedrai che amore
something TO be remembered. For sick woman
Miss Kellogg shows that when she rises to the situ
alton she equal to the scverest tasks In the Azuccna
of Miss Annie Louise Cary the audience also recog-
nzed an admirable and favorably known artist She
not only acted emotionally, but sang with
power and beauty that won quick recognition.
'Stride la vampa, "FermO, son TO- che pario a to- "
'Deh rallenate barbara and in the last act, where
she tells the story Of her early life commencing
"Un giorno turba feroce. all were exquisite speci-
mems of lyric art Signor Pantaleoni has made an ex
celent reputation during his recent engagement and
last evening enjoyed the benefit OF it in several
and recalls before the curtain. His rendition
| of the famous III Balen," however. not equal
to that of other artists who have been heard the
operate stage in New York during the last two
three years Blum. for instance, sang it with great
| delicacy and fervor Pan.aleoni invests it with
masculine strength that does not to be in keep
ing with the genteness of the theme. Nevertheless,
his fine exhibition OF art called for repetition of the
aria. The Maurice of Mr. j. Graft astonished most of
the audience and more particularly those who were
informed of the fact that he had assumed the part
almost without rehearsal to hll the gap occasoned
| by the absence of Rosnati. He sang well. Many
| of his notes come from the head and throat.
rather than from the chest, and yet there
| is vgor of delivery and grace Of
action in his method that compensates for many de-
fects and caused his listeners to accord him warm
welcome. He sang "Di quella pira L'Orendo'-an
feeling, and Amor, snbiimi Amore," was like
wise received as one OF the gems OF
the evening. The choral and orchestral music
under the direction of Mr. Behrens good, and the
rang out with zest that ELECTED enthusiastic comp
ment. After the foregoing remarks it need not be
added that the opera was success or that the large
audience present would not gladly witness its repet
ton.