The New York herald., 1879-11-15
AMUSEM ENTS.


A detailed criticism of the production of "Aida"
at the Academy OF Music last evening is quite un-
necessary. When an opera is produced such
scale OK scenic perfection, with excellent cast
and such close and satisfactory attention detail.
1t is pleasure to be able to it all up para
graph simply chronicng its success. The cast was q
very strong one If Nine. Ambre had been possessed
OF stronger voice the cast would have been almost
perfect. Her intentions were good she event about
it," as the saying goes. in the right
ner. and she only failed OF positive success
because OF lack of vocal strength. Dramatically
was excellent, vocally she satisfactory. Cam
panini lett nothing TO be desired neither did s
though the former bore of the honors OF the
ing. Campanini's opening romanza was vocal gem
unsurpassed by anything he has done; his
closing duo with Ambre was almost as
good Miss Cary was thoroughly admirable.
OF the rest of the cast the same may lie
said in qualified degree according to their
parts. All did excellenty and every scene and act
went well as a whole. Faults here and there
isted II strict criticism Is to be ap-
after after second hearing Of the opera by this cast
But the whole was good SO thoroughly good that
it is pleasant to be able to rest here with we'll de-
The scenery such to make the pro-
duction of ..Aida'' almost gorgeous musical
feet. The house was filed. not seat being
unoccupied aud Mr.. Mapleson and Signor Arditi
well as all the artists, called before the house
In these columns plain truths as to former short
comings have been told in plain English. 1t is
pleasant to record in plain English an emphatic
success.
sTEINwAY HALL-NME. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES s
HARP RECITAL.
Preude-Allerro moderate. allegro maestoso and
Rondo- -Aiegretto ma troppo
'DN '"' ;, Ala Tar.ialo on goeh.s'stN. c. Boehsa
original new effects"
- Nine Chatterton- Bohrer 49,
- - Miss Emily wnani... a. -'N-''
Nine chattorton. Bohrer 'e'''A
Miss Emily winans '''''"' -''"''
D. IA Zinrarellan .....................C Oberthnr
c, 'Tho Nymphs Revel W, = Frederick Chatterton
Nine. Chatterton-Bohrer. who comes to us with
strong Endorsements from abroad harpist.
made her debut yesterday before New York audi
with considerable success. proving thar she
is able artist upon the instrument, which
she plays in most musican-like way. There
certain lack yesterday in her playing brilliant
1t was, which may have been due to the circum-
stances Of her debut; she has reputation for beauty
of tone. ideaty and breadth of conception, which
not always prominently displayed in her playing. 1t
not that these qualities were not observable. but
they were not as prominent as they should have
been in who offers herJef q distinguished
harpist. Her technique, however is admirable, her
pose at the harp perfect and there il much and
elegance in her manner of playing. The programme
interesting one to lovers of harp music.
although many of the selections compositions
which rather out of date. AS an introduction to
the public her recital very pleasant
one. the small hall being entirely filed
despite the inclement weather. As artistic
exhibition of the instrument and the players abili-
ties 1t possessed many and positive merits and
faults The former will undoubtedly be even more
manifest when she is heard again. and until the
occasion of her regular concert the faults. few
they were may be passed by for more critical refer
ence hereafter should they then be still observed.
Itis to be hoped that Nine. Chatterton-Bohrer may
be heard often in our concert rooms.