New-York tribune., 1880-10-26
Music.
THE OPERA-LINDA DI CHAMOUNTx.

THE OPERA-LINDA DI CHAMOUNTX.
To the present generation Of Opera-eoers the en-.
thusiasm which this opera OF DonzettPs excited
thirty or forty years ago must remain an i'm
penetrable mystery, for certainly TO the modem
taste an unnteresting story, almost total lack Of
dramatic action and few pretty tunes sclL
tered about like osses arid desert of
dreary and coloress recitatIye do not make an
entertaining opera. But as far as last nights per-
formance is concerned the opera served It's purpos
well IN showing Nine. Gersier in a role peculiarly
well suited TO her, both muscally and DRAMATICALLY
Linda is ono Of her favorite parts, and one IN
which she has been especially successful. Ths
is but natural. The naive simplicity ard
gentle. loving spirit of the young peasant
girl are in perfect harmony with the sweetness and
unaffrcedness Of the singers character, and the
songs which are allotted TO her are light. graceful
and high that they afford room for the display Of
her best qualities as a vocalist. while they bring OUT
all the beauties of her charming sympathetic voice.
From her first aria, 90 luce di quest 'anima" I'LL
the close of the opera her impersonatiOn wa,
simple, refined ard tender with nothing about It
hard OF coarse but replete with patbos that was
very touching The mad scene at the beginning Of
the third act always fficnt TO do well because 70
easy Of exlggeratlon was perfectly given. and her
acting at the close OF the second act, when the
news comes OF her lovers approaching marriage
was forceful but self-contained and natural
Her singing left little to be desired
In the ford music especially, ber
runs were faultlessy clear and distinct, her stac-
cato precise, and the embellishments with which the
music abounds remarkable for the purity and ele-
gance of their delivery. In the upper register there
was slight wrlness. which NAV have been
the result of the trying weather which we have
been having of late.
Siguor Raveh the new tenor. than
Grmen as Carlo the good impression that he made
on his first appearance in Lucia The music g bet
fer sur'ed to hS voice than tnat of the opera in
which lie was first heard. and he did not snier rom
tie dlsad Vantage of having to follow Campanini IN
of his best parts. That be is an excellent artist
there can I've question. He ings with consummate
ease-he has that highest art OF the singer.
the ability 10 dd very difficult things ~ II there
we're uothng easier in the wOrld-his style Is SIM
ple and direct, his phrIslng IS excellent and he mas
abundance Of inell grnce and good taste. HIS slng-
lnp o. the one great tenor air of he opera. lie
Fapio in lriD a remarkably difficult ar To sing
snoothlv wa, almost taulcss, and gained3n encore,
while the enthusiasm which followed ms duet
with Nine. Ger'ier IN me nrst aG.
was even more for hm than for tine soprano. In
such light parts as this It would certainly D. had
To find a more satisfactory singer.
SIgnor GalasSi. whose talent lies decidedly IN the
direction If old mems parts, was admirable as IN
tonic. Tho bulfo, SlgnOr COrsn, did not show
10 great advantage. He has not pleasant nor
a powerful voice, and his humor was dreay.
In the minor parts, and IN the matter
Of the chorus and orchestra. the opera was well
gwen.
Carmen will be performed on Wednesday, and
on FRIDAY night the opera will be " RIgoetto"
Miss Cary Will make ber first appearance al he
matinee on Saturday in :" In Favorita."