The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-08

sonsge Be thi. a. il may, the opera has been
greatly aPplauded The subsidy OF 100, 900 forms
which the King grants to the Freach theatre at the
HAGUE, - 70 Cease at the end OF this year. Hts
maJesv intends 10 establish, in the place of the
french Opera, theatre devoted to the prod action
OF Dutch pieces, of which the text and the music
are to be exclusively written by natives of Holland
Meyerbeer has jnst been nominated honorary
member OF the Philharmonic Society of ST
Petersburgh, which is exclusively confined 10 the
nobility and highest personages of the Russian
capital. The first honorary MEMBER OF this society
was the illus,fious Joseph Haydn.
The Philharmonic Society, al Brussels. ia ahou,
TO construct new building, TO include concert
room, which, they say, Will eclipse, in point of
SIZE and grandeur, any thing of the kind in Bel
gum, and which Is to be put al the disposal Of
foreign a,tist.s
The principal events of the musical season AZ
k9nigs burg, have been the production Of ola
Fee Aux Roses" OF Hsevy, and the concerts of
the sisters MerDda. These young eirtuoses-the
one on The violin, and the other on the piano
have given twelve concerts, which have attracted
crowded audiences.
The first performance of the "Eal d'Andorre,"
at Leipslc, On the 18th January, was one of the
most brilliant Of the season.
The rehearsals Of Halevy's ssCharles VI" are
carried on with great activity az Hamburger. The
mise en scene is Of the most splendid description.
me scenery Is by Grapus, of Berlin the principal
parts VIII be sustained by Mesdanes Wagner and
NARROW.
From Paris We learn that there has recently
been read in the green room of the Opera Co niaur
the hbretto OF" Sapho," the author OF which is M
Eune Angler; me music Is by M. Gounod. Da-
PREF has decided on giving private lessons in sing
ing, at his residence, Rue Turgot. His succe ssor
as professor at the Conservatore has not been vet
decided upon. The committee presented three
names TO the secret scrutiny, and thus obtained a
me- jority OF voices; this list contained the a mes
Of Messrs Battaile, Geraldy, and Aatonin Guillot
On the other hand. M. Auber has presen ted a
second list TO the Minister of the Interior, in his
capacity of Direcieur of the Conservative. The
several candidates are, in alphabetical order, al
follow :-Messrs. Bataile, Boulsnge Kunze, Alexis
Dupond, Geraldy, Antonin Guillot Leon Marie,
Mnhes, Piermarini Stephen de la Madelaine, and
Visconti. Amongst recent arrivals are Vieux-
temps, the violinist who has been residing for Z
long time at st. Petersburgh Madame Lucci
Sewers, talented contdtrice and pianist the
tutist M. Emanuel krakamp, and M Ferdinand
Prseger, the pianist from Lonaon. Jacques Ofien-
BACH having recovered from the effects of his ac-
cident has made his re- appearance in the musical
world comic opera, in one act, of which the
words are by NJ Loclroy, and the music by Grisar.
is shortly TO be brought out at the Opera Csmique
The rehearsals of the Z" Demon de la Mutt" are
carried on with great activity at the Grand Opera.
a concert was given few days ago, by George
Hainl, chef dwctestre Of the principal theatre Of
Ly ons. and at which Madame PIeyel beautifully
executed one OF Mendessohn's concertos, which
produced the receipt of $500 francs-a very con-
siderable sum for the locality.
Grsi has been suddenly seized with illness, and
rs unable to fulfil any professional engagements
She was recently announced to appear at Dublin.
On the first of March public dinner was to be
given to Mr.. Macresdy, at the London Tavern,
on his retirement from the English stage. SIR. f.
Buluer Lytton was TO preside, and Charles Dick
ems, Esq, If named as chairman of the "Dinner
Committee"
The celebrated Spontin the author of ola Yes
tale and 'Ftrnand Cortez," has lately died, at
JEST, his native place, in the Roman States, where
he had gone TO pass the winter in the hope OF re-
establishing his health. Being DESTROYS OF attend
ing divine service, i spite of The severity Of the
season, he took cold on leaving the church. which
in short time induced fatal results. He expired
in the arms of his wife, the sister Of M. Erard, OF
the celebrated pianist.
TIE Burg Theatre, at Vienna had proposed prizes
for the two best comedies. The frst prize OF 300
play, entitled "The Peremptory Order" The
second prize of 100 ducats will be adjudged by the
public IN the following way:-The two comedies,
" The Prize Play by Mauiner, and The Love
Letter." by Benedlx, will be performed during six
months, and the author whose piece attracts the
fullest houses will have the reward.
After the performance OF" Julius Cn3ar," at the
Haymarket theatre, Mr., Macreadv presented Mr..
med with few expressive words, requesting his
acceptance of the gift, for the deligh, and satsfac-
ton he had experienced by his truthful and ener-
getic representation of the character OF Marc An
tony.
Mr.. James w. Walack, who recently lett the
United States, has been announced TO appear as
Otheilo, at the Hay market theatre, London, on
the 8 n OF March He is styled j William Wal
lack, TO distinguish HIM from the celebrated James.
who has made so many professional visits TO our
country, and who has been performing for several
months at the Hsymarlet, till his recent illness
Having recovered. he will act in CONJUNCTION with
his nephew, for whose brilliant success numerous
friends, On both sides of the Atlantic, are full OF
hope
Upwards Of three hundred and fifty pounds were
taken al the Haymarket, when Mr.. Mscteady per-
formed King Lear for the last time.
A new Eve-act come ty has been accepted, and
Will be speedily produced, at the Princess.
Miss Laura Addison is performing at Glasgow
Miss Giyn will succeed her.
Bourcicauli's new comedy will be brought out
early in March, at the Olympic
Mr. Conquest succeeds Mr.. Rouse al the Gre
clan Saloon at Easter.
Miss Fanny kemble has been giving her Shaks-
perian readings with success AZ the Philharmonic
Institution, LIVERPOOL and Mr.. Templeton has been
vccGlising at the Coacert Hall.
II is not yet decided where Mr.. Macready's be-
nehi vii come oft. Certainly not q Her Mges-
y's or Druiy LaHc theatres; out If Covent Gar
den can b. he'd will be there; IL not al the Hay
market, and the pncts will be raised for that night
only
MIR. AIdrdge, the African Roscus. has been
playing Ia several OF HE most popular Characters
al Ipswich.
Mrs Mowatt has appered AT the Theatre Royal,
Dublin Her opening character was Pauline, in the
"Lsdy OF Lyons" in which she made most IA
vorable impression. Brooke has divided the
honors
Mr. Brough, the dramatist. IL about to be mar.
ricd 10 Miss Annie koIner of The HGymarkct the.
atle.
MIR nrd Mrs. SIMS Reeves have been singing at
conCers ut come Of the principal towns of York
shire during the past week Their reception has
been, on II occasions, most enthusiastic. Owing
to some disarrangt ment in the plans OF Mr. Beele
the announced performances OF the Italian opera
with MIR. and Mrs Reeves and Madame Grisi, will
not take plece.
destructive fire that took place at Berlin to-
tally CONSUMED the beautiful establishment Of Kol
where all the grand balls, masked ftfes, &c., are
given. The panorama OF the Mississippi, which
was being exhibited there, was also destroyed.
This picture was the properly of MIR. Cassidy
and not the one belonging to Mr.. Risley, which IL
now exhibited in that city at the Grand Hotel de