Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-01-27
MetroDOlitan Theater.

The Emma Abbott English Opera troupe
strengthened, enlarged and in all respects
bettered, reappeared at the Metropolitan
Theater last evening-after nearly a years
absence-before brilliant and thoroughly
appreciative audience. It partook of the
character of Il society event, and made the
dress circle of the theater literally realize
its title. The opera was Lucia, and was
chosen with wise discrimination for the
opening night, as it is familiar and always
popular. The presentation of ii last even
ing was thoroughly satisfactory From
beginning 10 end there was not the slightest
friction nor yet the semblance OF manage
mept. The discipline and ensemble of the
company IS So admirable that the
effect of ease IS perfectly preserved.
and the hight OF good management reached
in its admirable C0ncealment. Miss Alb
bolts voice has gained in fexibility and
sweetness, and lost nothing of It's volume
Ii is not robust in the sense Of great reso-
nance, but it is clear, has penetrating quail
ity and the power that results from pre-
cisiOn without manifest effort, ard perfect
roundness and completeness Of tone. In
the pidH0 passages every note is as distinct
and perfect as in the forte passages. Ii is a
pure voice, admirably managed and the
charming style with which its possessor
uses it, renders the criticism that the tones
are at times light, matter of indifferent
importance. The effect of Miss Abbott's
singing is to impress the hearer with a
sense of the fact that she is an Interpreter
of the thought Of the music. But she does
not lack in feryOr in the duets at the close
Of the first and second acts, and in the mad
scene proved her claims to vocal vigor. Her
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developed the hisriOnic ability which
she possesses in SO large a degree, as to
greatly enhance the lyric powers with
which nature has 50 richly endowed her
Tagliapietra' 5 a new voice here is a strong,
rich and vigorous baritone, and its owner
possesses besides dramatic qualities Of u
positive and pleasing character. He won
the favor of the audience in all he did
Fabrina, the tenor, is also new here. he
sings with taste and feeling. and his notes
especially in the upper register, are of very
effective quality. Mr.. Broderick, the basso,
heard here before, is thoroughly good
and in the matter OF distinct enuncia-
ton Is q model There IS no throat
ness about his voice, but clean, dis
tinct work throughout. Other leading
members Of the troupe We're not in the
cast last night Marie Hindle was heard
but had so few measures as to give no idea
of her capacity, The chorus Of twenty
voices was one of the best and best disci-
phned that has been brought here in many
years. The orchestra under direction
Of Sig. Tomasi. was larger and better than
there was reason to expect. As a whole,
the brief season opened brilliantly, and
redeemed every promise made by Miss
Abbott, and fully warrants the prediction
of the entire season being a musical treat
worthy the broadest patronage, Tonight
will be sung D. King for Day" an opera
never given here, and conceded 10 be
Castle and Annandae who did not appear
last night, viii sing, with Miss Abbott, Mr..
Frederick and Tarlianietra.