THE OPERA.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1849, 26 January 1880, Page 3

THE OPERA.

“ Carmen” was repeated on Saturday night to a most appreciative audience, with tho same caste, but with a marked improvement on the performance of Friday. Throughout there was a greater clearness exhibited than on its first representation, enabling the audience to discern many points which before appeared hampered with confused accompaniment. No doubt much of this may be accounted for by tho fact that the work, to which the public were utter strangers, could not bo realised upon a first hearing, and this would appear to be the general impression judging from tho opinions which fell from those who listened to it for the second time. Madame Hersee was heard to greater advantage, especially in her first song, and in the duet in the last act, and her acting in the character of “ Carmen” was sufficient to entitle her to praise. Miss Royal gained the approval of the audience by the manner in which she sang and acted in a character which stands out in strong contrast to the rest by its illustration of the more refined feelings of human nature. Mr Beaumont was not less successful than on his first appearance as Don Jose, and Signor Yerdi, who appears to advantage as Escamillo, again gave tne Toreador’s song in a manner that justified the demand for its repetition. Credit is also due for tho manner in which all those engaged on tho cast carried out their respective parts, and special mention may be made of tho excellent way in which the quintette in the second act, was rendered. A hearty recall was awarded to tho principal at the conclusion of the third and fourth acts. Tho orchestra improved on their playing of Friday by giving in all but the choruses the voices a better opportunity of being heard.