The New York herald., 1845-12-09
Thentricals.

PARK THEArRE.-Last evening, within ten minutes sf
ter he opening Of the DOORS every nook and in
the house was filed The remembrance OF Ellen Trees
personation of Ion in this country several years ago.
has since bsen lingering in the memories of those who
witnessed It, and now upon the ifst opportunity to
witness IL all her former admirers, aud all who have
heard her persopaiion, would OF course wish % SEQ
il eefors IL O'Clock, NJ, every seat in the lower ter Of
boxes onl several in toe second were taken
Ills little remarkable that tragedy purely cass
cal'o acEirg ia tho usual incident that renders hca'
cal performances egreeah!s L iuafssn0u4 SO long
have reiaeed possession o the stage aud interested the
',hoiar and the nan othc wodd Il cerlinly one Of
tie finest productions OF the mind of this ceatnrycom.
Diung he beauties OF poem with pure dramatic sly 10
The desire 70 witness the long ookedioF treat OF Nj
Ksaus Ion had been SO long damned IN that 1t ma
reached its highest point The earlier dialogue, though
rich and classic dragged heavily until at the words OF
Agenor he comes" Then all eyes seemed as II strain
ms from their sockets The whole house bent forward
as II crushed by resistless pswerand when she
entered. the applause broke forth III perfect enthu
sidsm When this anbsided Mrs Kean commenced-and
ae rich and musical tones OF her voice commanded
most perfect stiffness We consider Ion as the charac
ter best adapted to Mrs keans peculiar powers Such
perfect aItess simphclty-such devo,edness OF ehaf
acer-such peculiar sweetness can only be exhibited
~ mind and soul OF peculiar cast Mrs. kesn needs
TO make but few artificial adions-she gives the char
acer naurally therefore nearest perfection The sweet
ness oil expression which IS ever playing on nor CLASSIC
FEATURES Is the expression ior ION Inc fica touoa oil
Mrs Keans musical voice. fitted most 0py to the beau
u lang uags OF the character ami the house We're held
enuaaced WIN H. n the second scene ol me Ihrd act
where Ion the priests alar dedicates his and
kuie 10 tyrants destruction seemed as II tho very
essence OF an earnest tytanuyhatinS devoedness We're
gushing out in its tuneEs from the soul OF tue gods IN
spred youth It is needless however, 10 parcularze
auice it TO say, that the crowded house sat almost
beathess for nearly three hours and were only sorry
when the curtain fell Mr. Keans Adrastus was eharac-
terzed by the usual fine conception reading ard power
which distinguish him actorand the character oi
the tyrant oil Argos given with great tiuthuness
ana beauty The remaining characters well per-
formed. MIR. Barry appeared Medon-and Mr.. Dyott,
having returned from Boston, where he has been sup
porting the Keans as Ctesiphon and MIR Crocler as
character
manthe At the falling OF the curtain the keans were
sailed out and received the most iapiurou applause
The evening closed with the good old comedy OF Three
Weeks After Marriage" IN which Mr.. George Barrett
and Mrs. Bland, appeared as Sir Charles and Lady
Racket.
The success of the Keans in Boston has been almost
unparalleled On the last night oil their performance the
box Office closed and persons refused even standing
room long before the rising OF the curtain There were
at least two thousand in the house At the close
Of the performance the keans called out and Mrs
kean presented with magnificent cameo broach
Tonight MIR. and Mrs Kean appear in the characters
otAlis Haller and the stranger
BowEay.-The announcement Of Tafourds truly
classic and beautiful play OF Ion" with Mrs Shaw for
the hero drew Of the largest and most ami mated
diences together last evening" that have gazed upon
since the opening of this elegant dramatic temple Pit and
boxes filed 10 overfowing. At O'Clock there
not place to stand; while loud and enhusias
tic cheers went up from that vast dense throng as the
curtain slowly II was, indeed, just and grateful
tributs OF admiration to genius Ito the poet who con
ceved and the as,e who to portray the character
which he had drawn with much fidelity, TRUTH and
skill and around which clustered many fair and
beautiful images. To fully appreciate the merits Of
oIon," however, we should understand the mythology
Of ancient Greece, and be thoroughly imbued with the
10 Us sn5ua IDEAS Of justice, right and duty, which
there ohtained-and il has heen thought somewhat sin
gular by many that play strictly CLASSICAL and
des,itue OF meo-dramatic effect should have become
popular with the masses II Is owing doubtless 10 that
lofty beauty, purity, and suomity which pervaaes each
line and which always iad their way 10 the heart and
ieelings-that undying unfading l9velincss
Which steals upon aware"
Tho first scene of the tragedy is laid within temple
Of Apollo. Argos is stricken with the plague her peo-
pie suffering want and shriesing !th wild despair.
Universal horror terror and dsmay, usurping the place
Toy peace and gadness Added 10 this, rant King,
with rude and bosterous mth laughs at the dist
Of bis people, and while they groan in anguish riots IN
giieed ball: The opening language OF the play L benu'
t1ul, but we cannot pause y describe j Upon Mrs
snaws appearance Ion she was greeted by several
distinct and enthusiastic rounds of applause fer eti
tude noble aud urodeEt-a timid air hendn. with
her Joy and seeming to ask pardon iJT her triumph. she
wig II eN client voice, and looked most charmngly =
Her sylc ia captivating and her manner atwayS arcea-
iicacy and sweetness which belong 70 and the recol-
lection this performance viii long live III the memory
eScstet aud the minor characters ven cast longnt
ION" j. repeated, when hose who we're disappointed o.
eaiu aimit,ance last nj ht, VIII haze rtuD,ty
of seclhg Mrs shnws beautiful impersonation ci the
Founding Of Argos provided they go eaiiy
GERMAN OrERA.-The German Opera Company made
their FIRST appearance before New YorS audience last
mEht, az ramos lAe mouse was crowded.: expectation
had bsap raised high degree and is but justice
say thar il far from being disappointed Much had
been said in praise of Herr Boucher the first tenor;
also Of Madame Otto prima doinaas well Of others
Of tho company and there seemed curiosity the
large end select company which filled the house. TO
these praises were i TOO often the case too highly
coored and exaggerated Common Fame saved her
character this time ard proved not be this occasion,
Is she often found 10 be- common liar The audi
I.ItF -.
fascination Madame Otto and Niss Korsinsly seemed
% surrass themselves every tine they re appeared
AID to Herr Boucher: such voice-so nch--fo
mellow in its tones and yet 50 c0pacious and powerful
is seldom TO be heard il would be indions well
unjust to conne our iraise 70 these individuals the
whole company deserve the highest applause, Il has
not a single drfise OF mcdi0cty in it If time would
allow, would be pleasing 70 reler nore particularly IN
detail bat the latenees OF hOur will only admit OF
general remarks. The machinery and scenery ap
pareny iaultless otwithstanding its implicated cha.
facter this beauJiul opera. MIR Burkhard has pro-
vde translation OF this opera whica affords great IA
cty 70 those who are unacqnained with the German
language. But any one knows no mole than the let
te yet it is possible and easy ia every to follow
word for word the singer ne he sings distinctly aud
slowly is every single letter pronounced. II is
admirable opportunity OF studying German and is not
10 be believed how sweet aud beautiful the language is
how soft fluent and harmonious, when spoken
sung by tho gentle and educated class Of Germans ;
and above ALI when by gentle laiies We would
recommend all who love music TO attend the German
viii be repaid for ther trouble aud All who wish TO
know the astonishing power softness aud musical ge-
MUS of the German language, and who wish to learn
merely 10 read it, we would recommend to go book in
hand and follow be done with ease ana delibera
ton the singers and actors OF the same.
The pleasure and satisfaction Of the audience evidently
Increased the piece progressed, the singing each
yeprse appeared to DO better und better and the
fairer and farer When the opera ended the per.
former swere greeted with thunder Of loud and enihu
iasc plaudits, which shook tee yaued building where
upon tie curtain and presented Of the whole
company who bowed ther thanks for such hearty and
cordial reception
TrMrLEroS's FARrwEll CoScERr.The prince of
eaors gives his grand farewell concert this evening
brilliant and dazzling array Of loyeliness and fashion
win undoubtedly congrcgete within the walls OF the
Tabernacle, and make them rosound with their loud
rlaulite rempcton, by his genuemany and courteous
deneau9r combined with extraordinary vocal abilities
has won himself host Of personal friends nnd de-