New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-19
dsspp ointment Henri Rochefort might ct least be o,
pected to be startling.
ITALIAN OPERA AT THE ACADEMY.

| The force of clrcumstanc es was illustrated Ia
IN fact that something like departure
in the opening Of the Italian Opera the Acad.
envy of Music last night The opera chosen lone
by the composer Petrela. who TOOK himself of tho
way OF progress Italy by dying nine years
ago Other operas Of his highly spoken Of By
sympathetic critics. but this work. which follows Bull
wers story OF the Last Days OF Pompe has remain
cd the italian list tho most popular Of his compo-
suons 1t has endured twenty eight years and II s
rash to that will probably live entire genera
ton Twenty-three years ago Max Maretzek brought
n out here two later he revived IT, and managed.
by dint OF excellent performance TO win for 1t
siderable degree OF popularity. Then 1t dsap-
peared from the local repertories until
last night Its question which do not choose to
try TO answer whether the men aud women who hsye
reached their legal majority while clone" enjoying
It's long sleep have inherited maintained the simpla
and comforting tastes OF their parents. II is sufficient
for present that series OF italian opera repre-
sensations was begun work altogether hack
ueyed There is wisdom In the policy which prompted
this Specifically least the departure from the old
burdy CURLY list the objection that the public arc
weary OF Lucia and her too wellknown sisters Tn.
doubleday the result will show that the thresdbars
operas by odds the best In the Italian list Dus
eanwhie at least the public will enjoy rest and In
slight degree a change. Rest and change have been
earned by the class call themselves lovers OF Ita
Ian opera; aud for the majority OF music lovers
they can rest easy IN the conviction that IL tho
unfamiliar operas have less vitality than
the familiar their production Will only hasten the tr
umph Of the better cause. sIgnor Angelo has put
Italian opera on trial.
The semblance OF novelty in the Academy perform
ances during the next few weeks. however, VIII, wa
fear portion Of the repertory and ths
comparative modesty OF the announcements. We judge
by nights representation IL was surprisingly ike
the representations OF the unfortunate Milan company
tina sang In the Theatre In the season OF lss4so
This was not surprising In view OF the fact that many OF
the performers were the same We observed the same
exceences that we're commended in this Journal at that
time and the same defects that then were condemhed
The every the stage was obvious
such sincerity common Tor at least has NOT
been so the Academy stage) that II must ne
accepted without comment, though az last night
IT Is the sincerity of musical handlcraft people instead
OF that OF gifted artists. To partcularza
nj any length would scarcely be worth
while. II suIices. in discussing their manner
10 say If all the performers that they sing by main
strength In this Angeles people leave IN inc
urch defenders OF the oil stye Italian opera wno
love to argue thaI. as DISTINGUISHED Iro urrisn ar,
isis the Italians Few teachers would al
v,s their pupils listen Niue. Banchi- MOntaido.
Niue Mestress SgnOr Giannili. or any one OF slEnor
singins. Mne Bianchi- Moatada has mezzo
voice OF ample power. and IS iamliar
with the contentious Of the stage; admiration can
hardly extend the quality or her voice or inc style OF
her acting Mme Mestress spoke tue truth IN the pay
when she said that voice h,d failed ncE II failed
her long The men were better. elg Glanhlnl sang
he here for seasons his 70 90 ia. lost
none OF It's ringing quality and ne has acquired nonlhs
OF vocal or bodily grace new-comer, 'g PoSlanl'
aged baritone voice. ani Sig. Pinto was abysmany
sonorous of yOre. Orchestra chorus. scenery aha
costumes were utterly Inefficient H.. ~
The opera WAS heard ny numerous auulon0o ""o ny
MIA cd ave