The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-02-05 00:00:00

MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.

JuLLIEN's CoNcEaT.—On Wednesday evening, M. Jullien
gave a grand concert in St. George's-hall, which was crowded
in every quarter.= the occasion. The audience was a brilliant
as well as a crowded one, and the general performances were
greatly applauded. The charming vocalization of Madame
Gassier was particularly admired. Her singing of the romance
from Trovatore creating quite a storm of applause, as well as
a hearty and well-deserved encore; wbich the lady answered
by singing, in charming style, the favourite finale from La
Sonnambula," Ma .non giurge." The various instrumental
performances were, as usual, characterisedlby all that precision
and facility of execution which have so long formed distin-
guishing features of M. Jullien's celebrated band. The
beautiful hall, as we have already said, was filled in every
quarter, and it presented a gay spectacle to the eye, while it
would be difficult to meet with anything which at once sug-
gested so perfect an idea of elegance, joined to perfect comfort.
The ventilation, as everyone knows, has been most carefully
studied in theory, and the application of the theory to prac-
tical use has been in all respects most successful. In reference
to this subject, we have much pleasure in giving currency to
the :subjoined remarks from .a contemporary :—" One word
about the ventilation. We were particularly attentive to this,
in consequence of having heard several complaints ; and really
we are at a loss to understand what more can be desired than
is provided, unless it be folding doors near the entrance, to
keep out the cold air which enters when the brazen gates are
opened. And the temperature of the hall:was in no place
above 66 degrees Fah. The means of passing a current of
fresh air through the hall are such th its temperature rises
in proportion to the force of the stre , and moisture is sup-
plied, so that the air is never dry. is is a point in phy-
siological physics of much moment, and receives a scientific
regard from Mr. Mackenzie."
THomAs's SurrmiNG CONCERTS at the Philharmonic-hall
were brought to a conclusion, for the season, on Saturday,
after a delightful course of musical performances which ex-
tended over four weeks. The vocalist for the past week was Miss
Fanny Hadart, whose beautiful style of singing elicited and
deserved warm approbation. The style in which these con-
certs have been got up, and the efficient manner in which
they have been conducted in every way, reflects great credit
on the liberal spirit and musical taste of Mr. E. W. Thomas,
with whom they originated, and by whom they have been
carried on under circumstances of great discouragement.
Throughout the whole of them he secured artistes of the best
talent, and made every exertion for the gratification of those
patrons who encouraged him by their presence ; the chief
cause of regret being to be found in the limited numbers
who occasionally assembled to enjoy the performances, richly
deserving as they were of extensive patronage.
AT THE THEA.TEE-ROYAL, the pantomime has seemingly
exhausted the strength of its attractions, and is about to be
laid on the shelf. Last night our old favourite, Baker, took a
benefit, appearing as Tyke, in the School of Reform. The
house was good, and the veteran actor received a welcome
which spoke forcibly the esteem in which he is held. This
evening the Lauri family take their benefit, on which occa-
sion Sheridan's favourite comedy, the Rivals, will be per-
formed. Wednesday, being Ash Wednesday, the theatre will
be shut ; and on Friday Miss Monsell, the elegant Columbine,
takes her benefit. She deserves a bumper. The pantomime
is to conclude the performances each evening that the house is
open this week.
AT THE ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, the interesting perfor-
mances of the equestrian company and their coadjutors in the
arts of balancing and other elegant athletic feats, continue to
draw nightly crowds of gratified spectators. They are to
have morning performances every Wednesday and Friday
during the remainder of their stay.