The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-24
Catherine Hayes.

Catherine Hayes.
HER FIRST CONCERT IN THE UNITED STATES.
Last night rrpler Hall crowded in every part, by
an audience estimated to exceed four thousand parsons
Long before the concert commenced 1t was announced
that no more tickets could be sold, and not less
than q thousand persons must have been unable
to obtain admission, If may judge by those who
left the doors There apology made by Mr. Ward
we'll the highly respected manager Of the CONCERTS for
the non-sppearsnce of Mr.. George Loder in the first
part Of the entertainment and his place
supplied by Mr. Lavenu. Subsequently, Mr. Loder came
forward TO accompany Herr Mengs In aria by Bat
tiss We have not learned the Of this disarrange
ment in the programme, but presume 1t
Ii was the only blemish in the entertainment.
The overture TO Guiaume Teln the orchestra being
conducted By Or. Bristow, was admirably performed
Then came Augustus Praham and Herr Mengis. They
were warmly welcomed, and sang the duet, Quando di
sangue tinto" from the heroic opera OF Belisaro"
with considerable skill Their subsequent performances
however, were satisfactory. Herr Mengis
warmly appauded for his execution Of al Bvscco,"
and enthusiastically encored for his Swiss song the
"yodel of which captivated large proportion OF the
audieree Augustus Braham, also encored in
Balfes song In this Old Chair" which he executed
with great deal Of tenderness of expression and with
much finish of style confirming first impressions of
his talents and mplishments, as exhibited at the
rehearsal Monday Both Of these vocssts are enti
tied 10 the esteem of the public and, when they
have had an opportunity of understanding the
taste of audiences we do not doubt that
they will add largely to the honors which they
have already gained The performances the harp by
Bertucca Maretzek admirable On the appearance
Of the lady she greeted with a storm of applause
which testified to her popularity and though the heat Of
the affected of the strings of the instrument
delay the performance Of the lively composition q
Parish Alvars yet the ease and grace with which the
ady restored it, warmly appreciated, and paudts
resounded from every part Of the house at the
ton Of the music. The Nocturne Espagnolen by
Labarre, too was most beautifully performed and
quite feature of the entertainment
OF the performances Of Catherine Hayes concerning
which so much has been expected-copcerning which
many different opinions had been expressed before hand
according to the phraseology of certain journalists
have only to that there has been little enough said CT
the triumph Of one who has taken so high position
in the face of great prjudices in favor of others
when she before the audience, dressed in
beautifully arranged white robe, of which the pub
lifhed portraits have given representation, the
torrent Of acelamations and plaudits the showers
OF bouquets and garlands, the concentrated
tlusiasn of than four thousand admirers Of the
goodness that dwe in greatness and Of the greatness
that Gwels in goodness showed that intelligent public
not nisled by such excitements Few present
had heard Catherine Hayesfew seriously doubted
that th'y should be disappointed If there were
any Of the latter all doubts dissipated when
she struck the highest note in the cavatna aud
deseerded by the si Of something angelic to the
lever register. No instrument could have been
certain CT its purpose in the most practised hanls
thrill pervaded the assembly and from that
musical uls the might Of the tisis we
have space to enter into details. The scene last
night was very properly one Of almost unllmit-
ed enthnsiarmi and as every piece sung by
Catherine Hayes encored the grace wish which
sse complied with the desire Of the public exhibited her
suitability in its light The ballads ininit@by
executed Each bad its separate character and express
sion and each told with power upon the auditors
Step by step did the great vocalist advance through each
part CT the concert TIL she came 70 the hHse Of Ia
sopnsmbula This sas specimen of the rapid |
execution Il the crfsf and the closing ri satisfied
the most cynical skepie that have Interpreter
o. BsHipis music. However, must not dwell on this
vat triumph Of Catherine Hayes We Inc our
selves TO few words additional expressions Of
opinions already forehadoved. Her wonderful business
g intoDation-hsr marvellous facility in takag the
d cult the proofs she affords
able 20 cope with the slightest variations in the pitch Of
notes.-the purity Of her method, which is not lavish
in graees but which blends these 10 the style
Of the music and the idea of the composer,
the cnclouded liquid sweetness Of her the frvor
Of her expression, which entities her TO be called the
sCul q soog-and combined with all these, the skill
with which she has ehastened and subIaed the finest
natural powers make her second who has
visited this country since the days OF Maibr Fur
Their usintance may and doubtless will make known
merits, for cannot but think that the vocalist
has that electric which startle while 1t de-
lights and osptivstes.
Mr.. Lsvenu merits great credit for the manner In
which he directed the orchestra and presided at the
piano forte and has established himself at
yorite The concert attended by the sshiora
bic society Of New York. The family a. the President
Of the United States Mr. Secretary Conrad aud other
distinguished men, including Archbishop Hughes,
present lat night, and highly delighted at the
c1mrlete success Of the fair voc alist.
CH.RLoTrr cusnMAs AT BsorcHAM's LroruM 1T viii
hardly be denied at the present day that Miss Cushmsn
stands at the very head q her profession comparing
iaIorsty with Rachel, Helen Faucit, Ellen Tree, etc
Indeed, il hss been said by that, in originality Of
thought and subtlety Of execution not Of them
compare with Miss g. Her Lady Ma bsthis Of those
wonderful maeinipgs which gives evidence Of true ge
Mus. Is perfect embodiment Of the great poets
ing being Illustration Of the abstract principle
tia the actions Of the artit and has very truly
been said n H. that lit l. not sctiDg-it poetry render
ed tangible" Miss CusEman only remain In i
city short time longer Therefore let who est
hates appreciate the very highest efforts Of
rsg lsct paying Brougham's Lyeeum visit To night
che appears Claude M,lnotte IN the LADY II Lyons
ole Of her most popular pcrsonations.
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