National Republican., 1884-11-12
AMUSEM ENTS.
TIE MnLAN orEnA COMPANY.


"Thc best ever heard" was the general
exclamation ms the curtain fell on the last act
Of "Aida," presented by the Milan Opera COM
pany at the National last evening. 1t is aston
ishlng that u company possessing such merit
as the Milan should come to this city un-
heralded and almost unknown. The rendi-
ton Inst evening Of NcrdPs difiicult and in
triCatc masterpiece shows this company to be
In the foremost rank Of Italian opera com
panics. The performance was most vigorous
and excellent one. Indeed, vlgor is the domi-
mating excellence of the company, and 1t met
with most emphatic success, the audience
receiving 1t with enthusiasm. Signor Clan
mini gave Il forcible, impassioned performance
Of Radames, captain of the Egyptian guards,
and lover of Aida, the daughter of Amonasro,
king of Ethiopia. Ills voice is one of
singular purity of tone, remarkable power,
and great compass His rendition of
celeste Aida in the first act took the
audience by storm. The enthusiasm increased
as the opera progressed, and at the conclusion
OF the duet, "Pur ii riyeggo," between Aida
and Radames the audience lost complete con-
troll Of itself, shouting and waving handker-
chiefs, hats and fans, and recalling the singers
before the curtain four times. 1t seemed as if
the people had gone mad through delight
such another scene has never been witnessed
in the National From this on the audience
showed its appreciation of the artists BY en-
cOring every number.
Sisnora Dameripi sang the role of Aida with
exquisite taste and Skill. She possesses pure
soprano of wide range, and sings in most ef-
iective style. Several times in the opera she
sang high q with so much ease that one
doubted if 1t was really that note.
| In the duet, "Ciel mio PADRE" with
/ Amonasro she distinguished herself
particularly siguor Tieste Wilmant threw
| into the character of Amonasro such genuine
Italian ferYor rs has not been heard here in
many season. He is unquestonably II very
fine artist, with II magnificent baryIOne voice
| He Is a marked feature of the company, aud
gave complete satisfaction.
Signora McstreSs as Amneris, signor Ser.
bolini Hs Ramphis, and signOr BolOgni us King
Of Egypt, were excellent in their respective
parts, aud were seyerally encOred The
orchestra and chorus were very good, as was
also the scenery.
This opera was rendered in this city for the
first time some ten years ago, with Torriani
Annie Louise Cary Campanini, and Del Pucntc
in the cast. II has been sung here several
times since then, but there has been
no presentation OF it until last
night which ryaled its first rendition
Aida will be repeated at the matinee Saturday
afternoon. sgnor Giannini will appear, by
special request, tonight IN "RlgOletto" in his
great role Of the Duke. signor Fugazd will
not make his debut until Saturday evening in
Barbiore di Seyiglia, which will be his first
appearance in America. Tomorrow "N0rma''
viii be glyon, and on Friday night TroyG-
tore"
ALBAUGWs GRAND OPERA HOUSE .
Al Albaughs Grand opera house last even2
Ing Adams's beautiful comic opera, "a King
for a bay was cxcellonlly rendered by tho
Abbott opera company. The story Of the
opera is from the Arabian Nights" and the
music is brilliant, the action sprghtly, and the
settings gorgeous, rs belts an oriental plot
The stage settings were, Of course new and
were satisfactory. As Nemea, the Indian
princess Miss Abbott was charming, and
moved her audience TO repeated encores aud
two decided recalls Her rendition OF the song,
"Llles Brightest Flower at the opening OF
the second act, afforded an opportunity for
revealing the aexibility and accuracy of her
voice The song has flute obligato, and SO
perfectly did voice and instrument blend and
accord that II was impossible to distinguish be-
tween them A basket oi flowers was handed
10 the iair singer as she finished singing the
song for the second time. Miss AnnandalI
gave to the role Of Zelide the most careful at.
tentou both in voice aud action. Sig, Taglla-
pietra was most acceptable as the King, and
sang the waltz song "lhc Flowers Drink the
Dew" with strength and sweetness tha
won him II hearty encore. The opera through
out was exceedingly well rendered.
At the matinee to-day "Marituna" win bC
presented with full cast Of fayoritcs, in
Guiding two prlma donnas with Mr.. Castle a
Don Cesar aud Campobello as Don jose. Ad,
mission TO matinee has been fixed at 80 ant
7j cents, This evening the bohemian
GIr' viii De given with q strong cast, embrac
ing abbot, AnandalG Taglaplotra, and Fab
rini, Until the completion Of the maih lobby
Of the iopera house tho box Office Tor Jhe sal,
Of reserved beats will be open ~ proop!