The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-09

excellent method Of singing IL so universally adj
mired has created the utmsst sensation in her new
personation of Zerna in the opera Of Auber called
LA Corbeille d'Oranges." This talented contralto
is nightly received with the most unbounded ap-
plause, and the theatre is filed from pit to dome.
The music Of the famed composer contains many
gems to gain the appreciation of the public; and
one who listens to these sweet melodies, always so
fresh and SO new by this maestro par srceuence, is
every time more and more astonished at the fecun-
dity Of nj. Auber. The poem is by Nj. Scribe,
plot has been sufficient to furnish tho composer with
incidents to excite his perpe Two singers have
made their appearance in this new opera. The first
Is called Merly, a basso Of much ability, who will,
no doubt, become one of the favorites Of the Aca-
denny of Music; the other, named Aymes, is a fine
looking man, good tenor, who, with little
study, will also acquire an honorable rank in the
musical army of M. Nestor Roqueplan. l must
not forget to mention that the scenery, costumes,
and properties of the "Corbcle d'Oranges" is
equal to anything produced at the Freach Opera
House
Mile Rachel has but a few nights more to
appear to appear at the Theatre Francais. In
fortnight she leaves for England, and thence she
will proceed on her long journey through Germ any
She performed. last night in the celebrated drama
Of Victor Hugo, Angelo" and her part of La
Tisbc was ewarded with much applause
Mile. Madeleine Brohan, the pretty and talented
actress Of the same theatre was, according to ru-
NOR, to be married to M Bataille, the renowned
basso singer of the Comic Opera House. have
is still in possession of her heart, and thus this will
give chance to the Buffers, Masons, and young
men of the same rank who desire to try their
chances. Come on, come on
Madame Ugade, the celebrated prima donna of
the Opera C0aiqns, intends visiting the United
States during the course of next year. l am told
that her project is to 60 to New York with "A choice
stock of singers and give several new comic operas
which, am sure, would be listened to by thousands
Of the dilettant
AT the Gymnase theatre, the company of Spanish
dancers, at tho head Of whom is the celebrated
Petra Camara, the ioness of the city for the pre-
sent hour, have been attracting hosts Of visiters.
Never have seen more fascinating woman than
this beautiful dd'ise1,se, whose grace and charming
chorography have no rival. Nightly, the theatre
is filed by the most fashionable company and the
stage is covered with bouquets, a just reward of
the inexpressible pleasure afforded by Petra CANA
IA to her beholders.
AT the Porte ST. Martin, the long spoken of fairy
play to illustrate the Grand Exhibition ofthe Crystal
Palace of London, will be performed on Saturday.
have been told that this will surpass anything
OF the kind ever put upon any stage
At the Ambig1 Comique, the drama of Messrs. Du-
mas and Maquel, called "Nillefort," founded upon
the last part of Monte Christie is nightly attracting
the strangers who wish to know the dramatic effects
of the romance; and Messrs. Arnault, Chilly, Yer
ner, Boutn, as well Mesdames Arnault. Naptal,
Mianger and Lomare received with IN uch ap-
piause.
Last not the least, in this theatrical report, we
have bad two excellent vaudeyilles at the theatre
Montansier. he hrst Is called LA zoe Cocotte.'
The charming little girl Moutaand, who lays in it,
deserves the greatest credit for her hstronc talents
The second is called 'Bclphegor, written by Messrs.
Dumanoir and st. Yves. Sainville, the funny CO.
median assisted by Melles Desirie and Durand have
made the success Of the play.
The management Of the Theatre des Varieties is
now in the hands of Nj. Dormeuil, gentleman of
much ability, who will undoubtedly return to that
place Of amusement the old fame nearly lost under
the contemplate gesfion of NJ. Thisbandeau.
At the Hippodrome, the departure of the NAM
moth balloon called the "Eagle," which has already
taken place twice, has been successful The aeros-
tat, in the car Of which were fifteen persons, went
up in capital style and alighted without any dan
ger. have been promised by the manager, M.
Arnault, to have seat for the next journey in the
air, and will give, con my safe return to carth,"
the exact report Of all that happens to in this
aerial excuI sion.
The camels, Arabs, horses, and costumes from
AIgiers, which are to be exhibited mt the Hippo
drome, arrived last night in Paris, and will no
doubt create an impression. One may see that
Paris is place for pleasure of all kinds Theatres,
balloons, ,fantasias, public gardens. pretty women
and good wines Is not all this sufficient
b. III. X.