The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-13
AMUSEM ENTS.
AcADEMY OF MUsIc-"arcoLrrro. }"

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Maddalena. Mile Annie Louise Gary
koo,ati
"Rigoietto." which, strictly judged.
spcuous failure the of its late presents
ton at the Academy OF Music. was Sung again last
evening with slightly altered cast. Herr Behrens
taking the part formerly given to NJ. David and
Miss Cary appearing in the place of Nine Lablache
Mr.. Mapleson seems determined that Nine. Adm
and signor Aramburo shall be heard no matter what
may be thought or expressed to their abilities
and Mr. Mspleson is the lessee of the building
1t is to be supposed that he may do as hs
likes as far that Is concerned, but /,
does not all follow that the public be forced
into an occupancy of the seats that rnles OF ar
Shall be changed that all of his selections may in
dorsed.
1t is not to all that has been done at the Academy
that adverse criticism is directed There have been
operas produced within the fortnight that would dn
credit to any company or any opera house.
1t is on such performances that of last
evening that severe comments made. And even
in this latter it is not made unqualifedly. AZ
there were parts Of it that ably done. Unfor.
tunately it is necessary to individuals on
whom the faults rested. 1t is unpleasant 10 level
criticism at lady. but rs the milder method does
not cure. 1t is now necessary to adopt stronger
terms than before used and to declare that the
prima donna Of last evening was positively and en-
tirely untitled to any such position that in which
her laudable ambition and Mr.. Maplesons Ill d.
rected judgment have placed her. aud that It Is an
evidence OF how little he understands his gener
public il he supposes for moment
that they could would accept such return for his
promises rs he has in instances seen ut to
offer. On his retirement last he outlined
the coming troupe in glowing colors-hung upa
bow OF promise. as 1t were in the managerial sky
which has faded mserably in some OF its com.
ponent parts-a promise as to tho return OF the
old favorites and the great worth of those who
would accompany them. 1t is the disappointnien tent
consequent the generalization Of brilliant
hopes that has caused public dissatisfaction and
while make any such sweep.
ing assertion that Her Majcsty's Opera
Company is inferior to those which have
occupied the Academy previous to its arrival, so
much was promised and so much has been
pected-partly because Of the advance In the price
results were offered BY Ambro. Dolaro. Admit
Runcio and David No one expresses any thing but
panini, Galassi and Del puente. Behrcns is credit
able and Aramburo may be accepted. But ValleriR
Haul there was possible for presenting
such singers as Adm Runcio or David. ANDRE
would not prove positively unacceptable and
| Aramburo could pass muster IL they We're cast in
suitable parts. But it is tho repeated presentation
OF those who have failed lamentably. and the mis-
placing rather than the placing OF others, which has
caused the general dissatisfaction with the manage
| ment and often shown the company at its worst.
With an sdditionalprima donna to assist yalleria
the company would be quite strong enough to hold
its own throughout the If directed with judg
and satisfy nearly ALL II not ALL OF the pleasant
! antcipatons INDUCED In before its coming.
former Appearance as the Duke. and the effect was
noticeable IN his acting az well as. in lees degree.
in his vocazition. The latter was OF better quail
ity, but there still much of the same hardness
| in his cnunciation OF words. and often
In the emission of tone. that greatly mar
upper notes. Strict regard Of time-which.
perhaps he thinks. made for slaves rather than
| interfered with the full effect of the concerted
music. He il veritable rough diamond. musically.
found capable Of developing his natural brilliancy.
The "Questa queila he sang better than no has
than ever. m effect which he reproduced In the
"E'il soil dell anima." II the tone had not been
very h.rdto be sure these are very hard times.
would have been charming; as It WAS. 1t was
consistent and fairly acceptable. The famous cir.
"La donna Q mobile. he sang much better In the
introductory phrases than his debut but the old
faults showed themselves in the concluding bars.
Iu the quartet and finale he did very we'll. and the
last strains Of the la donna Q mobile. repeated In
tho closing scesa. would have been quito success
| had they not hattened lamontably.
| Nine. Adm repeated her performance of "Gilda"
with emphasis in all directions. The orchestra Aud
Galassi unwilingly drowned out her fugitive notes
in the opening duo and as a result little Was heard
OF the soprano in the concerted part
but occasional uncertain notes coming from
some underlined direction the way to
where In particular Occasionally in the act
fne note or = well delivered passage would be
heard, but rule, unpleasant it Is to declare
IT, there little else to OF tho music but that
the weak passages weak aud the h6rid passages
bar when 1t was in common tme-that were
ineffective and only gained the sympathy Of
the weak. Ambition and conscientious
effort. also, were not wanting but nature, though
In the Caro- Nome the soprano has an exceptional
chance to display her powers and to her credit IL
to succeed, and Mt least. improved The
time. notably in singing the erin rultimo
sospir" passage. was too slow. but the
well. The quality of her tones in the music pre-
ceding abduction peculiar and they sug-
tho "Jester's dove cote but the abiding place Of
other useful members OF the feathered tribe
very ryi bad. .;,.,,, ,,... :, ,.. .ro., -, .,,,,
rested in her beauty. her evident earnest dosire to
do we'll and the conviction that she forced on her
audience that, poorly a. she succeeded. 1t was not
| because she would not but could not do better.
| signor Galassi in splendid voice. aud except
| In one or two instances where his little
defective as to the pitch he did most admirably. In
saying that he better than usual all that IL SUN.
| cient to say IL added.
Herr Beirens has but little to do as the bright.
his part well and great relief after
hearing hts predecessor. He acted. as he
voice was effective and ample for the part 1t was.
M has been remarked, little heavy aud trihe
coarse NJ outset out ne again prOveu ntnlSeu
good addition to the company in time OF heed.
The concerted music all went much better than
before, and the famous quartet redomanded.
The chorus work excellent all the voices being
prompt and tuneful. and the orchestra vas most
| satisfactory.
Miss Cary's part small in comparison to
her abilities that 1t Ia quite unnecessary to COM
mont the fact that she was of tho cast 1t is un-
necessary to say that she did we'll add to the
simple announcement that she sang Maddelena.
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daughter OF dc Latour. Saiy
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