New-York tribune., 1879-03-15
LORENZO SALVI.

The death of Lorenzo Savi, the once IA
mons tenor Is announced. II ia now nearly thirty years
ago the lovers OF music In this city became ehthus
astc over the singing OF Sllv but there are doubtless
many WHO retain aGeeIOnate recoccions OF him. ana
who will learn of his death with feeling almost OF per
sonal loss.
Lorenzo salvl was born at Bergamo Italy. in 1912.
His frat appearance rs public singer was Rome, in
1892 and during the years he sang In Naples,
Venice and Vienna with great success. In 1915 n
visited Moscow and ST. Petersburg, and two years later
he appeared IN London In 1S40 ne was Induced to
visit Havana by signor Marti, a wcu'kno~n
theatrical manager of that day. and the following year
he was brought to NCw-York by Max Maretz-k. HIS
first appearance here at the Astor Place Opera
House. Afterward he was engaged at Castle Garden
and at NbIo's. He remained here for several months
and then went Ne with his manager. In 1871 he
returned to Italy by way of Ncw-York. He continued
TO sing for several years and visited Spain ard other
oounrles but about years ago he retired from toe
stage and has since resided at Bologna.
singer, Salvi regarded rs the best tcnor OF
his time; aud by those who knew him most intimately,
1t claimed that, with the exception OF Mario, he was
the best tenor upon the American stage. His yo cc
was not very strong, but it clear and
sweet, and was cultivated I'm q degree. He
was n tall finely formed and very handsome man and
his personal attractions, united with the mage OF his
voice, were sufficient to captIvate any audience. He
first his success was marvellous. In other operas
he equally popular as in La FavOrita." lie
was the first give Meyerbeer's "PrOphet" in this
country. He also here in maria D ROhan,' by
Douizetti. which was written expressly for him.
Whom Jenny Lind came to this country, Mr..
Barnum secured saly az the tenor OF the
company, although IL required an almost fabulous
sum to induce nim TO abandon his ongagement Wlth
MareZrI. His in New York and his engage
meut with Barnum filed MS purse, but the money
spent easily and almost as soon as IL was OBJ
tanned.
The condition o. his countrymen in this city aroused
Salyl's warmest sympathy, and he dad what he could
TO relieve their distress, aud 10 put them on
the road to prosperity. Among his many plans
for their benefit, the attempt to establish 2
was characteristic Of the man, and eventually cost lin
all that he worth II during his most prosper
ous days that he purchased eased estate sta
Island and started candle mdnut the BUS
also fitted the house rooms for himself an some OF
his intimate friends One room was prepared peCldy
for Garibadi, who was then here, and Tor whom SAY
| entertained affection These rooms were tue
seer OF many meetings Of Italian patriots as also oI
| many cOnylYlal parry. . =.
In ihe Winter Of 1850 salyi went to Mexico with Max
MaTetZ g. but the venture did aOt prove prom aUlt
one. Alter few InOrths he returned to New-Iorh
without funds He found that the factory had lot DC.
| successfully conducted, and the men to whom "a.
| entire property. His bad fortune had dsprcss
effect upon his spirits, and he determined TO return
Itay. He refused all proered ements here ano
no persuasion of his friends could turn DIM from hl
| purpose to seek his native land. The money lOr tht
voyage was furnished Oy Of his friends, VINO IL SUI
resident Of this city, and IN the Fan OF IS0l SAW leI
| this cOun try never return.
To the general American public Salvi was not so wei
known as many foreign singers WHO nave visited th
| country since his departure. HIS STAY here was CON
mostly comp ny with Jenny Lind wGose fame over
| snadoWCu Ills own.