The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-19

in "Semirsmide," in the part of Arsace. This
event would have taken place much sooner had 4
moi been for certain difficulties which prevented
the execution OF the opera. These difficulties
arose n Italy, or rather originated in the sleamer
our theatre, the San Carlos. There visited be-
tween the two Prime dorne, Madame Stoltz and
Madame Clara Novelo, "a Roman countess), q
| manager into state OF the utmost despair Theas
ladies' would not see each other, and, consequence
B could not rehearse together. Several rehearsaLs
were abandoned as soon as commenced. Several
times they announced a treaty Of peace between
the TWO belligerent powerse but hosSlities never
ceased. Blessed be the dav which witnessed ia
| conclusion Madame Stotz appeared before a
| crowded house, in presence of the whole court,
minise rs and foreign diplomatists, and her
was great, superior to anything you can imagine.
Madame Clara Novello likewise sung very well
in the part Of Semramis, and gained great applause
above all in the famous duet in which the two
rivals embia ace each other They did embrace, and
hence peace is concluded. Porthaut sung very
well in the part OF Assur. On the following day
Madame Stoz forwarded 10 the French consul OF
the republic the of 900 refs for the poor"
Thalberg, the celebrated pianist, has just con-
cluSed new opera, which will be brought out in
LONDON In the approaching season OF her MaJes,5's
theatre.
The soirees in Paris are, just now, at the height
OF their greatest glory, and il is gratifying TO re-
marx That the music performed is of very supe-
rior order to what formerly formed the programme
OF such mixed entertainments The young Log
lsh pianist Mr.. Joseph Ascher, TO very perfect
and brilliant execution, Joins exquisite taste and
superior talent for composition.
Halevy's new opera comique, " La Dame de
Pque" is another instance of a D .rseyerauce under
difficulties; i mean, OF a composer writing operas
without possessing the most necessary ingredient,
viz melody The f,6reffo is thoroughly French
and full of spirit, grace, and archness. The over
ture is OF the most pal,ry description and full OF
clap trap attempts; the bits OF melody now and thea
begun inish always prematurely, and the sane
fatI fha hf,Ia anti, tatfu
of melody, and the most unnatural and unmusca
distortion of phrases torture q musicians ear.
M. Julien has successfully proved the hold he ha'
upon the good will Of the musical people Of Man
chester, by assembling in the Freetrade Hall, des
pite the soaking and muddy streets which the
last few days have been distinguished for, immense
congregations Of people, varying from 5000 70
1900 nightly.
mes NJ Julien on his provincial tour this year, has
SO won on the feeling Of her au tience by her style
OF ballad singing, effective and beautiful IA its
adorned simplicity, that she has not vet sung a
song without berg encored, and on "Wednesday
she excited quite a favme. With Home, sweet
home. and the not whit less charming. Trab,
trab, in her repertoire, lefty Ire H. will long holi
her place among those vocasts OF the present day,
who win public favor aud appreciation through the
display OF feeling and sentiment, rather than by
The elaboration and ornament OF all they under
take.
We understand that Miss Issbei Dickinson, the
clever actress, who has been suffering severely
from pulmonary affection, has sailed for Ma
dera. with the intention OF returning ia May I'd
the Lyceum, where we hope to see her with re-
newed health, again exercising those talents that
rendered htr an especial iavorite with the play
going public.
Who shall count upon public tastel 'K'ng
Rene's Daughter" If which two transa have
bean played in London with great success, has
met with such utter condemnation in Paris. that
the curtain was forced TO descend in the middle OF
n ha m AT on r. NJ IN y
of actresses, playing the heroine.
Mr. John Parry gave his entertainment on Tues
dsy evening at the Music Hall, Store street, to u
most crowded audience. An the boxes were oc-
cupied, as well as the body Of the hall
The theatre at Gravesend was opsned by Mr.
kerrison on boxing night. On Monday night Mr..
Charles Freer made his first appe arance cha-
racter of smlef, MISS Glyudon being the OH Ella
on the occasion. Mise Gyndon is pleasing ac-
trees, but Mr. Frfer is the great attraction
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lacy have returned to til.
stsee after an absence OF three years They have
appeared at brury Lane, in the comedy OF g The
Love Chase" by Sheridan knowles
Mr. Bale has taken advantage OF the closing Of
The National Concerts to take a short tip to
Paris.
M Sainton has gone To Toulouse, his native
place, on short visit to his family
Sig Rommi, a useful and intelii gent member o.
The Royal Italian Opera irOrpc, has returned -
London for the season.
Mr. Richardson, the eminent English hu,ist, had
The honor OF performing before her Majesty aai
Prince Albert, on Friday last. at Windsot Castle.
on Sitcsma's Paert Dia cpic Flute.
Vivier's HON playing is 40 absolutely wonderful.
that sceptica people have denied thu poe ub,iy OF
such sounds being produced from ihr instrument o.
which he isnow, for timr displl, ing his powers.
But such persons should suspend their jadgment,
or, or east, withhold the expression at H. unul an
Opportunity IL afforded the artist. which we hope
coon will be, OF exhibiting his equal power over the
vitLD, an instrument thsf, IN hs hands, we
N fIea n hroh spsn In,
laugh at the limits men ave set To its powers and
IN mere vaeraLt humor u:ters unheard.o of melodies
and harmonies.
Catherine Hayes has ma f. her deb.f ia Ror,.
She was called before the crTtan several times
Mrs Hayes will pay visit to New York next
INNER, under the management of Mr. Joy. ant
will be accompanied by Herr Mengs and hrs;-
class company.
The Royal Windsor Theatrcals are still coou.
need AS You Like IT. will soon ne Performed
with the following cast : Rosaliid. Mira, &. keau:
Celia, Mis- Vlvash; Audrey, Mrs ksele,; the b.
nished Duke, Mr. kiug; Jacques, MI 9 Keaa;
Orlando, Mr.. Wigan Am,cus, Mr. j. Biagc;
Adam, MIR. Addison; Oliver. Mr.. RYDER; Touca-
stone, Mr.. Kelley and IL Beau Mr. J. Vnng
The last performance took rlace Jinua,y 9th.
when Mr. and Mrs Charles Kean and Mf and
Mrs keeley were engaged ir the performance of
1.-The Prisoner Of War" wilma, with the fitce Of
"The Loan Of Lover" was represented before
Her Majesty
Mr.. Mscleady's l,st performa ces are ANNOUNCE
ed. Six nights more and ths- talented actor viii
close his the atrica career. The sel-coa includes
several Of HE iavorite charaC'efs-Otheo, Csrt,-
nal Wolsty, Hamlet. Richliea, aud Macbeth
Mr. James Wallack IL so Gar rec .vered ffou, his
severe ndisp' siton that he viii BE- enabled 10 re-
sume his professional svocsiions AZ tn Uiymirset
AT the iermn alton OF Mr. M>crcady's farewell per-
formances
MIR. Augustus Braham has lately been giving
concerts At Aberdeen with good success.
Mr. Butler Wentworth his been staring /, a.
Roehiale. He has Appeared as Hamlet, NJ acbetb,
Claude Melnotte, Beaedsck, and Othello.
Mrs Rehecca lsaaos, Mss Il. Homer. Mr. Boz
rap, and Mr.. Trsvers have been performing Al
Glouces ter to excellent houses in English opera
Mr.. Ranger Is engaged at tn piinress's Theatre
Glasgow. tor a limited ysuoi
Miss Htl,n Fsnoit will SOON my hrr ANIMAL Va