The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-02-13


the same time, that although many years had
elapsed since he had been there, the tnthfulness
OF the representations brought 10 his memory many
places which were well known and familiar to
him.
Mr.; Henry Russell is giving concerts at York
and Hull
An important decision has been given by the
Paris Court vi Asslz@, upon a question luvolv-
ing the legitimate extent of dramatic criticism II
appears that the Journal DIES Theatres, in giving al
account OF a represe ntatIOn OF pece at the Porte
ST. Martin, speaking OF Mons. Martin, of the
Marseilles theatre, said, elf the baritones of all
the theatres Of the south had no better voice than
that gentleman. there would be no rush 10 go and
hear ihem" The article added, cit is melancholy,
but true, to say that Mons. Martin cast gloom
over the whole representation" One peculiarly
connected with this piece Of criticism was, that
although the name Of Mons. Martin appeared In
bills upon the evening in question, IN point OF fact
he did not sing at all that night The counsel of
Mons Martin stated that his client considered the
criticism In question was an attack upon his arts
tca' reputation, and proceeded to contend that the
right Of free criticism could not extend so far
to Justify an expression which was tsntamount to
saying that a singer had Disguised the audience,
sung at all upon the occasion. An able counsel sci
appeared on behalf Of the Journal des Theatres,
bat, in spite of his arguments, the President, M.
Jourdain, sentenced that paper to pay 500 francs,
should be inserted in the Journal des Theatres and
also in journal Of Bordeaux or Marseiles, at the
choice Of the plaintiff.
Mrs. Mowatt's comedy of ''Fashion" is all the
rage in London.
The French musical journals announce the death
OF SIgnor Romsgnesi, long familiar to romance
in high perfection. The funeral service was per-
formed over his remains IN the church of Notre
Dame de Lorette, In manner worth recording.
m. Panseron," the well known romance melo-
DIST says the Gasstte Musicale, "made for the
occasion new application OF the happy idea EN-.
ployed by him at the funerals Of other composers
He arranged to Latin words, as Laerymosa and
nee bDss Of awe 5S
jaimais Adele This improvisation, well exc
cuted by some Of the authors pupils, produced on
those who were present an impression of sweet
and religious melancholy which no other music
could have equalled."
A letter from Bergen, in Norway, says Our
town, which hitherto has never known what a
theatre was, has just been gifted with large aud
very pretty house, by M. Ole Bull, our celebrated
countryman, who, at his own entire expense, has
built the theatre, decorated il. and provided all the
necessaTies; in addition to which, he has engaged
a company Of clever artists, whose salaries he
likewise defrays The theatre, which has received
the name Of the National Theatre, was opened
for the inst time few evenings since, with the
performance OF piece called t" Henry and PEN
tonyie," comedy in three acts, by the illustrious
Holhere,. whose works, II is true, belong To Den
mark, where he has passed his life, but who was
born at Bergen. This play was preceded BY
Mebuls overture TO "JeaD Henri )" between the
acts they performed some fragments Of symphony
OF Mozarfs, and the evening terminated by vari-
atlons on a national Norwegian air, composed and
played by M. Ole Bull. The municipality OF Ber-
gen have just voted to this celebrated vlrtuoso the
honorary freedom of the city OF Bergen
The new theatre of the Queens Palace, in Mad
rid, has been opened, for the first tune this win
ter, with the opera OF "Ildegonde," The compost.
ton Of the young maestro Arrierta, vocal professor
TO The Queen. This work, which gained tor It's
author the first prize for composition OF the Con
seIvatoTy OF Milan where II played tor the first
time about four or hive years ago, Is "A coup ssdi
OF the most successful description, aud gives pre-
saee OF the most brilliant promise the future pro-
auctions OF the young composer HIS style Is
characteristic OF Italian music, combined with an
originality Of Instrumentation which evlnces ar.
dusus siuoy. Although played before an audience
nearly always the same (the royal family and the
persons having the fnfrfs AT cour) IL was repre-
scented seven successive times, and on each occd-
sion with the same success, and, II MAY be added.
without The attention Of the select audience being
abated Tor single instant All the arlists dis
play ed much talent, particularly Madame Vega,
whose fine and sympathenc voice, together with her
style anu pure iase place her IN the frst rank as
vocalist. The orchestra, composed 81 the elite OF
the professors In Madrid, displayed admirable
tnsembte and precision, under the direction OF the
young composer IN person. The stage arrange
men,s were Of a richness and splendor truly royal;
The scenery was from the pencil Of the we'll known
French artist, nj. PhIlastre. BY command OF the
W. i
the Spanish Theatre two morning concerts have
been given by M. Bazzn, vionist OF great
talent
The following lie the latest Paris chitcha;-
Mey erbeer has left Paris this week, for short
Tune; he is expected TO return in a month or slx
weeks. Lsblache has at l~Dgih made his reafree
al the Italian Opera. He sang with strength aud
fra,ohsur OF voice truly dmiraolr, and acted Win
bic customary rrre and animation. seldom has
" La CeDereBtola," that charming Chef d'Gwr's,
been repres, nted with so good an easem5e ss ON
the present occasion. Madame DAngn sang ex-
cellenrly well as CepdrIlon, although her acting
was considered less pleasing. Luccnesi was per-
fection IN the roe Of the Prince; and IN that ot
Dandin, Roncop placed himself by the eide ct
Lablsche; he never sang better than on Thursday
lnst. The other parts were respectfully hlied, so
that the general effect was excellent The audience
loudly ,n,ored the finale OF the fret act, and the
famous morcv.u, "Quesiow um nodo avpuupafo
Lablache ought TO be pleased on his return, and
the audience still more come opera, III
three scts of which the music 10 by Grisar,
is 10 be produced in the COURSE OF the pre-
sent week. Madame Garcia de Tofrrs, a
dlstu eushed toafoui,s. and Monsieur DE Monk,
voiobcellist at the hrst order, VINO IN travelling
with her. have arrived in this capital, and purpose
shortly giving concerts. M. Goitschsk. the young
pianist, will give concert IN lev days, Previ-
ously 10 leaving this city Jsques Oiienoacn gave
a very brilliant soiree n few eveninRssince Roger,
Bussini, Dorus, Rosenhsn, Levassor, and Madame
Cabel assisted the talented voloDcell,st and com
poser in d.llehing the audience. Amongst the
most ADMIRED piecer, and most spp.suoed, ! must
mention the serensds, the " Torrro," sang by Bus
sinI, which was encored the duet sung by the
same with Madame Cabel another duet, the
"Moine bourru," also sung BY Bas.ln, with no
ger ; and " La Cslsbrsise," a mslodious COMPOST
lion, by Rosenbsin. On Thursday evening last,
M. Mssssrd also gave another one oil the seres OF
concerts which this talented Musician has povu-
larry organized. A charming composition by Leon
Kreutzer, entitled "Jenny la blonde" was exc
cuied on this occasion II is a species Of ballad,
with chorus Of dramatic effect On the same
evening, M. and Madame Ms-esr superiority exc
cpted the grand sonata Of Beethoven, dedicated To
Kreutzer, for piano and viohn. Msdemosell- Ida
Bertrand, the talented vocalist. snd her sister, the
clever harpist, are expected here from Hanover.
where they have been detained longer than they
contemplated, at the special request Of the Prince
Royal Aisrd, the violIps,, bss left on provincial
tour. The committee OF theatres has just under
gone modification, that is, return To the rules
by which u regulated IN 1856, and to the for
nation Of the old committee ,scitly dissolved BY the
r,vclutisn a February. Nov the committee will
be conpceed Of eleven members, elected from the
nfs the on An NSe and Arcade