The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-30
Theatricals.

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TheatricaIs
PARK THEArRE.-After lapse of several years, "Am.
lie was again pr esented to New York audience This
opera when first brought out at the National produced
quite sensation and any opera is calculated to have
rum camille certainly is. we'll given The ple it is
true does reach the average of hbrettos it is
not void of interest and affords to the composer OPP
portunty of Introducing simple melodies side
and the other to the Of his divine
painting the higher feelings of which human nature is
capable. Rookie has perfectly succeeded in doing
The melodies extremely peasing-they delight the
without tickling it, and clear and Ineligible
without being trivial. Several pieces-as for instance
"My Boyhood's Home,' Of the first, the male chorus
and the finale of the second well that of the third
act-evince a higher degree of talent than would
be expected in work enjoying only ON English
reputation and it can only be attributed to the
prevailing, and not altogether unfounded prejudice,
towards English composers that this opera has never
been performed the European continent The orches.
tration is full without being camorous-the accompani-
giving proper expression to the words although we re-
greet to find several unhappy efforts OF Rossnism II is
stion any particular school but think that Rookie
had an eye on Weighs Swiss Family, to which however
it is Inferior as not possessing an equal uniformity OF
conception. The execution only tolerabe and that
not throughout Mrs Seguin satisfied in the dylic pas
sages, but her voice lacks heshines might say So
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which form small part Of her role. Mr. seguin is
toleraby good singer and actor who is quite home
the boards but he is not sufficiently inated in the
mysteries fvocazaon to make us forget the nexbili
ty Of his organ His first air. however, well given al
sr notes renders his singing UNEQUAL Mr. Frazer has
voice out of which something could have been made if
rudmens OF singing His cir in the second act we'll
begun, but he INDUCED his propensity to
the shame-of encore. Mr. Delvsnt had not
much to do, and we wish that Mr. Pearson would have
had STU, less 70 no. Tor ne sung tnrougn0u. nan tone
le' will perhaps draw for few nights, but not longer
we advise therefore the them management to make haste
card The music is nearly as pretty as tina Of the
Elezor d. Amore," but it is more carefully worked
The house Was full
BowERY-The grand national equestrian spectacle Of
{" Putnam" drew crowded and enthusiastic audience
together las. evening at this highly popular and elegant
place Of amusement The Bowery in fact, appears to
be the place of general resort for all citizens living
the East part of the city, we'll strangers from all
quarters. The entertainments always of most at
ractve character and overfowing houses reward the
liberaity and industry Of the worthy manager Mr.
scos delineaon.of the character of the Indian Chief
last night was of the most thrilling and admirable
pieces OF acting we have witnessed for long time,
and stamps Mr.. Scott a man Of genius. The other
parts were also remarkably we'll performed. putnam
repeated again to night with the grand drama Of En-
nest Maltravers." Another crowded house of course
THE FEAN-RrcnARD III-For three months pas,
extensive preparations have been going forward for the
production OF shakspearss Richard iIn at the Park
theatre, in style of unprecedented splendor and
magnifcence The arrangements are now com
pieted, and this most gorgeous spectacle will be
, brought cut on Wednesday, the eth of January
, with new scenery and dresses, accurately copied
from the localities and costumes of the period
cd in the play. Mr. Kean has furnished costumes for the
$4,000. The management here have with uncxampled
liberaty, expended than the same amount which
renders the whole cost Of producing this celebrated ira
gedy between 900 and $1,000 Great attention ha
also been bestowed upon the getting up of the decora
tons, banners warlike instruments &c. and nearly ont
huodrcd and fifty pernumerares have been engaged
who properly dressed in the costume Of the time will
compose the armies OF Richard and Richmond Whei
add to this that Mr. Charles Kean will enact the part
OF the bloody and remorseess Richard and Mrs. Kcar
the part o. Queen Elizabeth tho curosit,
OF the going public will be excited to the hghes
possible degree.
have been painted from original and authentic sketches
expressly for tho ILLUSTRATION of this stirring and thriin,
production Of the genius OF the divine bard -
the celebrated white Tower-a heavy set scene pain.
ed on 5000 square feet of canvas
2nd,The draw bridge, gateway moat and view of tn,
3rd.-The Chamber in which King Henry was con
{ fined.
4th.The cloisters Of st. Psuls's, with view of the
old Cathedral, prior to the great fire.
5th.-Interior OF Baynard's Castle.
, 6th.-Ball in the Palace.
7th.-Crosby House, with visw Of the Thames and
London. ~
Sth.-IaIl in the Tower.
Coronation Of Richard Third copied from an il.
Illuminated Ms.
10th.-The " dark Chamber of the Tower
llth-The City Gates and old London Bridge
18th Tamworth Castle and landscape
18th-Bosworth Field.
l4th-Rchard's Camp.
18TH" Dickens Well"
I6th.-Richsrds Tent
l7th.-View near Bosworth.
lsth-Richard's camp the night before the battle.
l9th-The marsh near Bosworth.
20th-The Mil on Eosw0fth Field
2ist-Panorsmic view Of the Battle Field.
Mons. Collinet distinguished fsgeolet player has
arrived in this city, and will probably give concert
shortly.
Mons, Fontana, n gentleman possessing an excellent
reputation a. aplayer the piano, gives his first
cert in America during the course Of the week, in THU
city.
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