The sun., 1888-12-04
ADJUSTMENTS
The Performances OF" william Tell +" IN the
Metropontsu Opera House.

The Performances OF" william Tell " IN the
MetropoItsu Opera House.
The performance OF william Tell" 1t the
Metropolitan last evening was in every respect
fortunate and brilliant one. Never in this
country has Rossinis melodious work been
rendered so well, either vocaly instrumental
~, or In tho matter OF stage setting, as II was
by the German company last night. Frequent
rs representations OF this opera have been in
former years. and It was always q favarite
production Of tho italian troupes that have Wis
itod our shores. only mediocre talent has been
brought to It's rendering, while equipments Of
scenery and dress have been OF tho simplest
and most unpretentious sort. In the Metro
politan all Is Mt present quito the reverse ofthis
The cast Inst night was q remarkably strong
one Including Nine. Fohstroem, Frau Hedwig
Reil, Frlulino Koschoska, Avary, Fischer Rob-
inson, Reck, Grienauer, Perottl, and others.
The curtain rose upon a charming tabeau
which was triumph for Stage Manager Ha-
helmnnn, and throughout the evening the
stage was flied with crowd OF brightly attircd
men. ana women. Swiss peasants and Swiss
sodiery, creating II gorgeous Kaleidoscope Of
foct aTainsta background ofreGistic Jungfrn,is
Alpine glow" was cleyerly depicted during an
admirably arranged sunrise effect ut the end
On this occasion Herr Robinson mado his
ilrst o6oisance oil the season to our pub ubiic; ne
was not welcomed Win any Durst OF entnlS1-
asm. and here II mny be remarked that the
metropolitan audiences have thus far been
only very, coolly and calmly appreciatiyc.
Herr Robinson sang and acted with the
earnestncss that has heretofore been known
as his strongest characteristic. IL seems
of exquisite, quality which he possesses, ard
with many other excellent attributes,he should
fail to be n thoroughly great or even thor
ouGhly satisfactory artist. 1t is because lie
has such strong mannerisms and because
they are mannerisms that tend to throw
best advantage. He has no reserve. no
graduation OF forco either in acting or
singing. no repose and no subtlety. He
b. lurts out JOrdnd0s Mt every seventh noto. and
Nothing could be more beautiful ia tone than
were tho first few words OF Tells address to
tieplmy before the shooting scene. Then
Robinson held his voice in check. sang piano.
took pains to emit sweet sounds. But not
yw,ithstandinE W.T. the many b!emishes upon
Robinson. Tor spirited and well; meant
characterization OF the title role. Herr Perotti
and Horr Fischer assisted great ly in giving
dash and fire TO the evenings work. Perotti is
mandsd most Of. At JortissimO he opens his
throat-in amOrons or pianO strains his voice Is
nasal and OF an unpl easant quality.
Frauloin koschoska made an interesting
Gemmg and Nine. Fohstroem presentable
Mdthilie
meaning and considerable prettiness.
Herr Alyary had but n small part to do-that
OF the FisheImG;i-but with the conscientious
ness of h,.reat artist he invested the little role
with peculiar charm and sang his one
charming solo so perfectly that tho song was
lifted into prominence above almost any
thing else In the whole OPERA