Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-17
ENTHUsIAsTICALLY RECEIVED.

Scene in Front of the HyperfOn-Ga. lassi and Others We'll Received - Patti's Ovation Wonderful-<sHOm Sweet Home'' Exquisitely Rendered -Recelves an Enormous Wreath and Silver Basket-The second Act Of Martha Finely Given.
 The scene in front of the Hyperion last evening was almost beyond description. The large crowd reached from the doors far out into Chapel street. Men and women forced their way through the crowd and many, after they had gained admis- sion, showed signs of their struggle. It was through the excellent management of MT. Marcus Mayer that the reserved seat ticket holders were seated without very much confusion. Previous to the concert he had issued orders that no one was to be admitted on rush ticket until those who had purchased reserved seats were seated, ably. Precisely at two minutes after 8 o'clock the orchestra, under the direction of the we'll known conductor, Signor Ar diti, commenced the overture of Tampa" :" In this part of the program slight dsmper was placed upon the eager audience The brasses of the orchestra were the principal defect of the playing; at times it seemed as if amateurs were rendering hebass parts. The kettle drums were also decidedly out of tune. The first num- Der was followed by a song, "Patria," :" which was rendered acceptably by Mile Engel. Signor Galassi's appearance was the signal for an outburst of applause. The well-known baritone is favorite here and his rendition of ''Di Provenza" was a masterly effort and brought forth tumul- tuous applause. Nothing but an encore would please the audience and finally he | responded with bright and witty ditty from Mozart's "Nozze Figaro"
 Mile Fabri was next heard in an aria of Bellini's, entitled "Ls Romeo" She pos sesses most magnificent contralto voice | of SC emingly unlimited range and volume. | She responded with 6 charming little waltz song, which she sang in excellent style.
 Signor Novara next rendered a cavs- tina by Verdi, entitled 'Spsrste Figih,'' in most perfect manner. He possesses a true basso voice. clear and resonant in quality in both the upper aud lower regis ters. To the vigorous applause he re- l sponded with the we'll known "Drinking | criticism. Sallivsn's "The Distant Shore' was next sung by MT. Lely. He is a pe- l oulisr style of tenor. with a quality of l tone which is pleasing and at times apt to 1 be somewhat penetrating. But he is ar tististic from beginning to end and his shading and sustained passages portrayed l what wonderful control he possessed. His encore "Annie Laurie" was beautifully given.
 Now every eye was directed to the stage entrance as Signor Ardiu gave the signal for the qui vive to his orchestra. Patti l was about 10 make her appearance, and the hearty welcome of nearly 4,OCO people The great test aria, "Una Voce," display cd Madame Patti's superlative gifts as vocal fat, and the perfection of its technique wal superb. Her upper tones rush forth cleal | as bells, and her lower notes are full rounded and rich. It Is 6 voice tha, in it's fullest richness in days past wat marvellous, but it will leave behind 8 lasting impression of what . treasure satisfy her apprecistive listeners, and as the strains of "Home, Sweet Home," filled the house, dead silence fell upon the audience, who were only too happy to heal this beloved ballad sung as fame had heralded 1t that Patti sung 1t. And it wa, never tuug bsfore 8 New Haven audienc, as sung last night. But this did not sp pease her eager listeners and in 8 mos captivating manner she sang, "Comint Thro' the Rye"
 Previous to her singing 'fHoms. Swee
 Home," she was presented with an enor
 nous wreath of laurel, ,entwip e1 with roses and silver cake basket in a handsom, plush case. The great artists birthday | Eli ALov v,{1l ! ! no concert until next Tuesday, the com psny thought of no better plan than t'
 make their appreciation of Patti publi
 one. The basket was the gift of the sev eral artists and the hugh wreath cam
 from the members of the orchestra It wa
 with apparent difficulty that Madam Patt
 took the enormous floral offering iron
 Signor Arditi, but with the agility of
 young girl and with all grace, she quickly
 threw it over her shoulders and with
 walked off triumphantly from the stage. A selection from Nozsrt's Figaro" rsn dered finely by Signor Galsssi and gsvott
 by Arditi and 8 march of Gounod'e
 rendered acceptably by the orchestra closed the first half of the program.
 The second part consisted of the secont
 act of Martha, with Messrs. Lely and No
 vara in the roles of Lionello and Plunkett
 Mile Fabri as Nancy and Medams Patti s
 Martha. The selections made from tn
 familiar old opera gave thorough pleasur
 to the vast audience, and those prssen
 found the climax of their delight in tn,
 singing of "The Last Rose of Summer" b!
 the artist of the evening.
 In the boxes were ssen Dr. and Mrs
 Winchell, ex- Governor Harrison and wife Rev. Dr. Phillips and wife, MT. Hughe and wife and party, MT. George Maltb. and wife, and a number of Miss Cady' school. Extra trains were chartered iron all points and large number of visitor from other cities were present. It was as certained late last evening that the entir' receipts of the concert amounted to abou l &S 6(0