The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF Musrc-"IucrA.

Mile. Vxllera made her first appearance in Brook
lyn last evening before moderate house that
was not over demonsratve in its expressions OF APP
provai. but still gave what may be termed liberal
applause for Brooklyn audience. and which con-
hrmed the New York verdict as to the prima donna's
abilities. Brooklyn. with its Philharmonic and
other musical societies. ought to be able to
generously support operate ventures, but. whether
from lack Of interest In Italian opera In general
the selection for last evening in particular there
was not alone discouraging array of unoccupied
seats in the auditorium the rising of the curtain.
but the audience itself neither markedly musi-
cal nor thoroughly fashionable. The rendering of
the opera was well above average. and ought to have
drawn larger. moro fashionable and moro sympa-
thetic audience.
Lucia" was sung with much the same general
musical excellence its late at the
New York Academy. Though not quite SO we'll done
in some parts. it was improved in other directions
and the general average Of tho. whole was
well sustained. To one who saw both per-
formances there was lack of spirit in the
latter that could easily be accounted for Mile VAL
leria was making first appearance, and Sgnor
Aramburo's Spanish clientele was not present to
stimulate his ambition. These were sufficient causes
without the additional circumstance of small and
reserved audience. to affect the rendering of the
opera and as the former average OF merit
taincu the was proportonately credlta'
BILE to all concerned
Nothing was developed ON this occasion tending
to reverse or modify opinions already expressed as
to the fitness OF the for the score Mile. VAL
leria confirmed the earlier impression that in the
part she is vocally excellent and dramatically good
without attaining absolute or great artis-
tic distinction in either direction. Arsmburo
in one respect somewhat better
than former occasions; he was
smooth in his delivery and made o approach
to deicacy both in his methods and his tones than
he has yet accomplished. but nature still asserted
itself frequently and proved. despite conscientious
for such parts as Edgardo. Signor Aramburo can
utilize these powers in another directionin parts
that do not require to great extent. sweetness
and sympathy OF tone in the singer Galassi was
not quite in good voice, but did the work that fell
to HIM in his usual excellent style. and deserved
only praise for his singing and acting.
Signor Monti has hardly received full credit
for all he has done this season. and
comparatively small parts have fallen to him.
he has been often neglected In the pressure of
notices due to some of the other members OF the
below his usual mark, that attention called to
what he had done heretofore, and good word-bet-
ter late than never-is due to him even
The heretofore bellgerent members Of the orches-
ira now as quiet and peaceful piping shep-
herds, thus proving in their resumed calmness the
superior quality OF their music, since it hath had
to soothe the extra breasts Of the
Musical Unionists. II any other rufied bosoms
in the audience last evening they must surely
been tranquillzed under the old adsge. the
orchestra seldom has been more tuneful or played
the able direction of Sgnor Arditi.