'As if to mark the limits to the capacities of
artists, which artists them- selves are-so apt to overlook, Roneoni, who last week appeared at the Lyoeum in the character of Bon 'Giovanni-and failed egregiously, has this week appeared as Figaro and succeeded completely. The reason is simple—the one part is within -his range, the other beyond it. Grirrick could play Hamlet one day and Abel Drugger the next : but what actor would not be a fool, if, trusting to Garrick's example, he were to make the -same attempt ? On the musical stage this folly is especially preva- lent. Performers inquire whether they can sing a part—whether it is within their compass and means of execution : whether they can act it is a secondary consideration. Ronconiperfonns Don Giovanni ana Figaro, because both are baritones; forgetting that the one is a gay hidalgo and- the other but a bustling barber. When we 'add the names of Bosio and Mario as' prominent in the cast of II Barbiere on Thursday, it will 'be understood that this was'a splendid performance of Rossmi's masterpiece.
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