The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-24
Theatrical.

Theatrical.
Par TuxArRr--Ths opera of the - Bohemian Girl .
was repeated last evening at the Park This opera 10
very peculiar character II possesses scarcely any
dramatic merit but consists OF mass OF musical scraps
thrown together, and amongst the rest some gems,
which had he written others, would have Immortal
ized the of their composer. Mrs. segun sang
better than we ever heard before She has improved
in her appearance during her Southern tour and her
voice seems much clearer Mrs. Ssguin lacks very
much in feeling, however She is too cold and unna-
tural Mr. seguin is always correct, both as to time
and tune and throws into the character Of Devshoof
great life and humor which fact makes the character
all it is. MIR. Frazer is only tolerable tenor and
often sings very falsely; and Mr.. Dclavanti, who
appeared as Count Arnhem, seemed to have dis
both in time and tune The audience was small and not
ana tSs
fashionable and musical citizens do not patronze
the opera The German opera has failed completely,
fashionable circles Of the city The Old Soldier" was
played afterpiece in which Mr. Bass appeared
ances we have seen for many day stamps Mr.
comedian Of high character Tonight the Bohe.
milan Gir"is repeated. The fine comic opera OF Don
Pasquale Is in rehearsalths will test the talent Of the
Seguin troupe.
BowERY THrArRE.-Mr. C. w Clarke, one of the &C.
tors belonging to this popular establishment, took be-
neat last evening" and the bill that offered the
casion drew immense audience. The Presidents
iuard among the audience This evening the great
trogedy Of Richard ILL., will be performed. Mr. Scott
king King Richard There will be thrilling afterpiece
entitled the Cherokee Chiof," in which Messrs. Co
ny and Blanchard and their wonderful cogs will take
part. With such attraction another excellent house
may be expected. There certainly appears to lie no
lack OF enterprise in the OF this theatre
The wishes of the play going public always consult
ed and the theatre is reapng golden harvest in return
MR. BuRKE's CoScERr.-The entertainment given by
this gentleman last evening" may justly be called
these gay times party follows
in the wake of the other and the desert
ed for the ballroom for Niblo's saloon actually
filed by audience numbering between and igh
hundred 1t is only just say that the superior
in which Mr. Burke acquitted himself entities him to
high rank artist he played extremely wellfar
better than his first appearance, when want OF sure
ness arising probably, the e5a,ras of debut pre-
vented him from displaying his powers to their full
His tone not less vigorous but more delicate
and sometimes remarkably so the distribution Of light
and shadow palpable his mastery Of technical
difficulties complete, his shake eminently beautiful
and the repression in the adagiO slowed that he is
possessed OF feeling-tha soul Of music, The Rondo
Russe" of De Beriots best and most original compo
sons the gem Of the concert Artots fantasia on
airs from Sraniera" and Sonnamb ula," played
without the slightest hitch and appauded to the echo
the second variation is deserving Of especial notice.
could not have been given in more brilliant and per-
tunity of showing that he has arrived to that point
whore difficulties lose their ormidabty. The compost
ton itself is hardly calculated for more than to afford
that opportunity 1t is caprcio but rather too capri
cious In similar compositions, tee author has the
liberty jump from half finished idea to another
but some connection, however slight ought TO pervade
every work. The transitions are too abrupt. too
whimsical and the listener is rather frightened than
surprised 5y the.,. OF his Return to America" we
have already spoken 1t has merit, but not enough to
make it valuable. The rest OF the pieces do not deserve
any mention unless it be an unfavorabe one--wh the
exception of HummePs quintet, vera we'll played by
Mr. Tmm who Is entitled to the thanks Of the lover of
fCvh avy nfYN q nj Unrfh
ter, sowe1sr brilliant. Mrs Andrews from Boston,
would appeared to better advantage her merits
a singer we're greater. The "Tyrolean," kind Of
fashy composition, in which Malibran used to indulge,
whe she lett for moment the throne Of queen of song
to play the romp. was, however, well given, and
TINS encore ., the does not
premium given to tweedle-dee and twcedledum, which
we hope 10 soon bestowed on mix my Dolly A Mr.
half barr ION and halt tenor Two half voices ought
to make a whole one, if arithmetcs are not mere
chimera-but Mr. lander, in defiance of that useful
science, has none.
MADAME AUGUsrA-The accomplished actress and
graceful danseuse Madame Augusta, closed her brilliant
engagement in Baltimore, with benefit on Monday
evening Throughout her career in that city, the fash
onable and edming audiences which have greeted her
nimabe performances attest the discrimination Of the
theatrical public Of Baltimore, in their appreciation Of
real, unostentstious merit
CHRisTIAN HuBER.--Ths gentleman in Philadelphia
the best volonceo visited this country
and we doubt he will meet with that in Phi
lRdelpha which he deserves.
JULIA TuRsBUtL-This highly gifted artistic has been
very successful in Richmond Va, having played
raj engagement to crowded and fashionable houses
The newspapers loud in her praises and state that
her farewell benefit OF the brilliant affairs
of the season. the theatre being filed to OVERLOOKING
by the elite of Richmond.
Harrington, the ventriloquist is in Philadelphia.
Alexander, the megician still draws crowded houses
at the Chestnut Street Theatre Philadelphia.
MIR Burke the volinist makes his first appearance in
Bos the concert of the Philharmonic Society
Saturday evening next