Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-09-14
JENNY LIMBS FIRST CONCERT IN AMERICA

postpone until my next JACQUES DU MONDE.
JENNY LIMBS FIRST CONCERT IN AMERICA.
lFrom our Regular Ne,o York Correspondent
JENNY LrsD's first concert, on Wednesday evening,
brought together an and enthusiastic assem-.
bage greater than before called forth by similar
attractions The immense of Castle Garden" which
has been converted into sem-ccusr hail. with deep gale
ries and arranged with special reference operate and
steal entertainments, crowded at early hour while the
.hrongs Of people the Battery TO catch glimpse Of
the great songsess, showed the Of the excitement
which her presence has awakened
Castle Garden grand place for the purposes Of public
entertainments The breeze circnlaes through the build
ing and moments walk from the centre Of the house takes
you upon the espanade behind the garden where you
look upon the bay and the shipping and enjoy
charming prospect and cool refreshing breath Of air Last
night crowd Of rowboats collected the river in the
of the garden, and with the shining the water pre-
scented gay and beautiful appearance which harmonized
with the brilliant interior.
The opening overture the Crusaes, performed by
picked orchestra under the direction of BENEDICT hsef
the composer Of the OPERA off well any other time
it would have been pronounced marvellous but the mpa-
ence Of the audience prevented them from doing the JUS
they would otherwise have conceded to its merits
spirited aria from the opera at Maoeo Scondo beginning
sorgete," &c. which, though well executed evidently
regarded only Introductory the main attraction of the
evening
But when JENNY LIND, the veritabe immortal JENNY
LIND down between the ranks of the orchestra and
took her place in 'front.' ready to discharge her part the long
restrained enthusiasm of the multitude burst forth in umul-
uproar Of shouts huzzas and welcomes accompanied
by such waving Of hats and handkerche and such shower
of bouquets enough to bewlder long
cus!omed public ovaons and vocerous greetings JENNY
LIND. For time it seemed if the audience would
its senses again, perfectly carried away
it by the impulses Of the moment Byandby, however,
quiet restored and the ncomparaby beautiful of
COSTA Dipa the crowning charm Of Norma clear
and liquid from the lips Of this queen of song She
deadly PALE and for sang evidently under the
pressure Of strong feelings too great for the free exercise other
voice. Recovering however, she capvated the whole house
by the matchles purity of her style, far those who had
any musical concerned and all Others by the
ceedng grace of her and evident power of voice. and
ended amidst another torrent Of applause.
In the succeeding songs aduet with Bellet from Rossns
opera of "H 1rco in HaEa" which displays her powers
an actress no less than singer and the flute song from the
{" Camp of sia in which she initiates and supasses the
most exquisite tones of the flute by her finer cadence she
Won duuieHCc stSays ao otOcutSH 1nctony
fairly all wild again. In this peculiarly beautiful piece
adapted her voice with singular effect she represents the
Swedish hedsman calling to his aocks under the brow Of
lofty hill His musical shouts all answered by the echoes
Of the mountain and is these echses given with marvel
ous accuracy, and sweetness Of melody perfectly unmagn
able until heard that constitutes the charm Of the perform
The accompaniment that Of single piano, bv Jenny
Lind herself nothing exceed the briancy Of this per-
Torrance.
The Swedish Melody the true finale Of the concert,
and the announcement by Mr. BARNuM, who appeared in
to repeated calls that Made LIND had appropriated
her entire share of the proceeds Of this concert amounting
$4,000, to the charities Of the city, her true Greeting
to America" This is which corresponds with her
whole career-a noble, whole-soued munifcence, which
shows that she considers her talents gift of which
she is the steward for the benefit of all the world After this
her career in this country, it cannot be doubted will equal
her previous triumphs.
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