Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-29
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oAIfAOS
 This evening at Peck's Grand Opera House. under the personal direction of Mrs. Rev. w. F. Corbit, pastor of the George street M E. church, will be given grand Santa Claus reception. The programme will be rendered by children, who will represent the Japanese umbrella promenade and junior police pla- teon drill Santa Claus and his reindeerg and Mother Goose with her goslings will also take part.
 sAM'L OF PosEN.
 This evening at Carll's Opera House MT, M. B. Curtis will appear in his original char acter ''Saml of Posen." He will be well supported, and judging from our exchanges the play will be one of merit Mr. Curtis elaborates the character until from the mere outline it becomes finished portrait, as per- feet in detail as painting by one of the old masters. He will no doubt be greeted by a crowded house on his first appearance in this city.
 HER MAJEsTY's OPERA COMPANY IN IL TRovA-
 TORE.
 Evidence of lack, of faith in the promises of Colonel Mapleson was patent last evening in the comparatively small audience that vis- tied Carll's Opera House to witness the pro- duction of 'Il Trovatore' by Her Maiesty's Opera company. That the New Haven pub lie a-s fond of grand opera and will liberally patronize rendering of it when they are confident of it's being presented in meri- tor1ous manner no one can doubt. Too many of our citizens hay @ recourse to it's pre- sentation In New York. It is lamentable fact, however, that they have too many times been disappointed in this city, the advertised artists failing to appear. This state of things while 1t justly interferes with the financial success of the managers, undoubtedly has the effect of depriving the city of many fine operatic performance which would otherwise be given here. It is to be hoped that the grand rendition of ''Il Trovatore" last even ing will go far towards restoring public con. fdence. Although the programme was not strictly carried out, Mile. Cavallazzi failing to appear as leader of the ballet, and the ballet itself amounting to but little, the perform ance otherwise was so complete that the ab- sence was hardly noted. The cast was an ad- mlrable one and each one was conspicuous for capital work. Mime. Gallassi as 'sAzucena'' rendered the character with great force and dramatic power, depicting the love, fear and revengeful passions with which the gpsy's life was alternately tormented in a realistic and tragic manner. While showing herself to be powerful actress, she also showed & wealth of voice and manner of using 1t which which proves her to be an artist of great talents. Her rendition of the character in all respects we do not believe would have been surpassed by Mme. Schalchi, who was first expected to appear. The audience, though cold and apparently unappreciative most of the time, favored her with marked
 
 times slightly at fault in tho execution of some passages, has sweet and mellow so- prano voice. She admirably sang and otherwise finely rendered the char acter of Leonora. MT. Mierzwinskis render ing of ''Manrico" was all that could be de- sired. His tenor voice is one of great pow CT and flexibility, and although somewhat lacking in richness of quality, particularly the high notes, is brilliant and tuneful. His solo at the close of the third act, in which he captured hig gh with skillful ease, was re- ceivod with hearty encore. Signor Galassi is an artist possessed of generous and rich baritone which he uses with an ease well matching his graceful and easy. manner of acting. The chorus sang in perfect harmony and unison with the orchestra, which was grand, Interpreting every shade of the beau, tiful music in perfect manner. It was led by Ardti. The ballet was the only feature that was not up to the standard, the introduc- tion of it being of too short duration. While the dancing to the anvil chorus was a novel innovation and quite pretty, it detracted somewhat from the grand effect usual with that tuneful number and the ringing of the speaking anvil was scarcely discernible. AL though three hours are usually allotted for the presentation of this opera, everything was so thoroughly and completely managed even to the waits. that the performance was over before the limited time. In all respects it was a grand presentation of opera, and one that should have packed the house.