The New York herald., 1850-12-06
Musical.

MU0lc0I.
AsroR Place OrERA HOUSE -FInsr ArpEARAScE OF
RrrrSI.-Quits brilliant audience present at
the Opera House, last night and 1t evident thst
an uncommon interest had been excited by the fact
that Bettini was make his debut Edgardo in the
popular opera of Lucia di Lsmmermoor" At a very
early hour, the audience had assembled, and among
other distine persons noticed the charming
Psrod spplauded Bertuccs very heartily several
passages Of the music of Lucia On the arance
Of Bettini he received with such welcome as has
only been equalsd since the reception given to Parod
It continued several minutes and when the great
tenor commenced his role the attention was breath.
less. The opening greeted with great applause
and In the subsequent duets the magnificent voice
Of Bsttini, well bis STYLE captivated every ear
He IL possessed of fne person, smiuently
handsome face, and will create extraordina-
~ sensation by his artistioal qualities, which, as
We have before said, of the highest order. We
perceive, however, that Bettn very Ill when he
first appeared upon the stage, and when subse-
quently learned that he afflicted with distress
ing sick headache were not that he could
not sttem ut TO finish the opers The and third
acts Of Lucia di Lammsrmoer'' make immense de-
msnds upon the tenor voice, and 1t would have
msnded to urge Bettini to continue the severe
malady that temporarily afflicted him. Though he
endeavored to exert himself through the first acc at
the close Of which he called before the curtain to
receive the tributes due to his merits, yet ii was
equally apparent that he did not feel capable of
completing the task with such credit to himself as
his European reputation gave reason to anticipate
When the second act had and Beneve ntano
and the cherus had mpeted the portion of the
scena the curtain was dropped, and Maretzek had
just before left the orchestra some Ill tidngs we're
anticipated The appearance of Maretzeko the stage
explained the whole difficulty. Heimmediately stated
that Betin had been taken i'll during the day, and
that he could no. finish the opera-but that the au-
turdsy, at the option Of each one. sometbinc
may be judged Of the opinion formed Of Bet
tin', bysthe TACT that, in every instance, tickets
no doubt that, on Saturday night, Bettini will
give the public taste of his eminent qualities The
impressioa made last night was such as to stimulate
public excitement to the very highest pitch and
should We have either Lucia or Gemma d Verga y
on Saturday, IL is only to be expected that there will
be such rush for tickets as as not been known for
many day.
To night, Don Giovar ni~ will be repeated It is
strongly cast with the whole force of the company
whoee talents its exhibits he very best advantage
MILE Jenny LrSp-The last of Jenny Lnds acts of
charity was the transmission OF check tor $500 to
Clark mate Of the bark sophia of Calais Maine who
lost his life the Sd of September in taking of the
crew OF the ssedish bark johanna while in sr king
condition. This evening, the great sssas gives her
last concert in Philadelphia and .l proceed to
row to Baltimore where she will give her first concert
on the 9Th inst.
TRrLKR HAIL.-The second concert OF Mr. T. T. and
Nine. Louise Doctor will come OF at the above spen.
did concert room to-morro~ evening. The musici
selections are excellent and no doubt viii be
cuted with great artittic ability.
ANNA BsHoP's SACRED CoScERr.--The eighth grand
vocal and musical display viii take place at rripler
Hall on Sunday evening next Madame A. Bishop will
ting several charming pieces and the great maestro,
Bocbta with his monster orchestra, will execute Sc
vsra Of the best productions Of the great comp OF
the age.
CHIIsry's MISsIRELs.-A fine programme for this
evening" songs, Plees, choruses instrumental per.
formances, burlesque operas, and dancing.
Pillows orlRA HpusE Is becoming fsvorite re-
soit-ths band is excellent, and, II properly worked
he
Tar CrILIA FANNY will give concert at Jamaica,
Long Island, this evening.