The New York herald., 1879-03-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE ACADEMY OF MusIc--.sRuY BIAS. y


Whoever has ''Ruy Bias" presented in opera
will not deny that its performance last night was
of its best representations in America. 1t has
already been told in these columns that the compo-
sition is the work of young Italian named signor
Marchett and that while not than years DID,
it has held the stage in Colonel Maplesons regular
repertoire for several The music is of charac
ter that improves with acquaintance. The chief IN
teres naturally concentrates around the characters
who represent the tragic story Of Victor
Hugo. and it is iii the selection Of choice
artists who are enabled to pcrsonate the
thrilling story by voice and action that the
management have made "Ruy Bias attractive The
opera is not flooded with melodies. but there are
many beautiful strains which enable the chief artists
to make brilliant exhibition of their musical
acQuirem ents. The mise scene likewise enters
largely in the making OF success. and knowing this
Colonel Mapleson provided chorus and mosaic al
juncts the shape of dress that scarcely gould fail
to seauce the senses and compel generous praise.
Nine. Marie Roze reappearei us Marie de Neubours.
the Queen of Spain. rich in her exquisite attire.
besutiful in person. and thoroughly artistic as
regards yocaization that 1t impossible for her
not to achieve triumph. While her part in the
opera peculiarly calculated to develop the
superb mezzo soprano OF which she Is mistress
there more than one occasion when running
easily up to high G she exhibited compass that
astonished her friends and afforded reason to
believe that she may yet enter the highest range Of
dramatic opera. Her duet with Campanini. 20 Dolce
Volutta," the 'Larda Dorata." in the second act
solo and concerted movements in which she ap-
peared were given with power that thoroughly in
dorses the reputation which Nine. Roze has brought
from abroad. The Ruy Bias OF Campaniui has aready
been the subject of much compliment. Indeed,
whatever this artist undertakes he succeeds
in investing 1t with suggestions OF nature and art
themselves
tone OF Don Salustio de Bazan (Signor Galassi was
likewise Of the enjoyabls features Of the evening
He will leave behind him sploudid reputation.
Mme Sinico recalled after rendering one OF the
beautiful movements that occur in tho part Of
Casilda. and Nine. I.ablache honestly earned
the praise that was likewise bestowed upon her
by honestly critical and appreciative audience.
memorable incident Of the evening was the
presentation to Marie Roze by Ole Bull Of an ex-
qpisitey wrought tribute OF flowers in the fonm of
horseshoe in which the prettiesf OF pansies were
made to say 'luck. 1t was not large or ambitious.
only little handful, but those who
enough to read the simple legend knew that it
straight from an old artists heart There were
many other flowers sent to the stage but mono more
beautifully embodied an honest wish.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
'Thro' the Dark" at the Fifth Avenue. has been
judicously cut and improved. SO that the perform
ance now ends before eleven O'Clock. The piece is
drawing fair houses.
The extra matinee of Engaged" at the Park
management to enable the professionals now in the
city to witness its admirable performance. will take
place this afternoon large audience is already
sured.
The vocal and instrumental concert rendered to tho
we'll known tenor Mr.. On. Fritsch takes place al
Stenway Hall Saturday evening next, March ~.
Among other distinguished artists to assist are
Mrs. Imogene Brown. soprano; Mrs. Ricc-Knox,
contralto. and Mr.. s. B. Mills. piano. brilliant
and attractive programme is promised.
Mlle Etelka Gerster. Marie Roze. Mile. Hauk.
Mines. Lablache. Pisani Signors Campanni. Frapoli.
Del Puente. Galass Foil and Pyatt have kindly taken
the suggestion Of the HERALD and will sing at q
grand concert on Sunday evening. March 80. in aid
of the sufferers by tho Szegedin disaster in Hungary
The entire proceeds will be devoted to their relief.
The concert will be given under distinguished
patronage; but even without this our people will
rally to contribute with these distinguished artists
in making great fund. There is something very
beautiful in 'the small sweet charities Of life,"
though they come "only from the footlights."