The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-06
Musical.
MADAME ALBoNI's CONCERT.


Aboni would give her seventh and last concert yester
day evening. very large and fashionable audience
sembled at Metropolitan Hall in order to take farewell
os this gifted cantatrice and show her the last honors
which the public bestow, namely, enthusiastic
adieu. The concert opened by the band executing
Rossinis overture to Gazza Lara and the audience
rewarded the panstakng efforts which Sgnor Ardit had
displayed as conductor, by applaudng him loudly.
Messrs sargoyanni and Revere then forward and
sang duet from " Ita'iana in Alger and would have
received call had the audience not been impatient to
hear Madame Albon whose name appeared next in the
programme When she appeared at the door, perfect
Ji1ore was exhibited and at almost every step she
took in advancing to the front, there was found
Of applause which taken up again and again, and
prevented her for some moments from proceeding. At
length silence was restored but she had got through
few bars Of the Una Vocc POGO fan when she was in
terrupted by plaudits. On the conclusion Of the song
which had we'll displayed the extraordinary range OF her
voice there loud cries Of bravo insermixed with
did not till after she had reapPeared The
piece grand chorus from yerdi's 'Ernan which
manner. signos sangiovanni next gave the romanza
In c divessero from Mercadantes llustr Rival
H. and on the conclusion was loudly sppauded Again
Madame Albon appeared, and almost the same enthu
STA was displayed by the audience She went through
her allotted song Musical Difficulties Solved" with
nonchaence that showed that nothing in the shape
OF difficult passages with which the music abounded
had effect the sutory that was long notice
able for after she had been recalled murmurs Of adj
miration were heard buzzing about the room Webers
overture to Oberonh formed the introduction to the
second part Of the concert and Signor Ard received the
same applause before Impatience then unequvo
caIy eynced by the audience to hear Madame Alboni
sing the celebrated Song Of from La Figa
del Reggmento and her appearance the signal for
instantaneous burst Of applause Assisted by the gentle
choristers she executed the song with fire and
yyacity that caused the audience to applaud and cheer
retired but the continued psudits forced III her to
again repeat the song She next went through
duettino with signor sangioyanni, from "Ceneren.
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volume that she almost drowned the Signors voice.
An encore was demanded but there being few dsen-
an aria from the same opera, MIR. Brough stepped
forward and saidL Ladies and gentlemen, am deputed
by Madame boni to return her grateful thanks for the
kindness which has been exhibited her her
rival in the United States and to notify that in compli
anee with several requests she will give two more con
ment was received with enthusiastic cheers and when
Madame AlbcD herself came forward the applause
tremendous and lasted fully five minutes the audience
hustesying how grateful they felt for the condescen
sion which Madame Albon had exhibited in allowing the
public opportunities of hearing her again On finishing
her song from La sonnambula . !" All Non Giunge,"
which she rendered In superb manner the enthusiasm
displayed by the audience such as we have never
seen since Jenny Linds day. Bouquets showered
on Madame, and the audience sat still several minutes
before rising to depart.
MADAME soNTAG's CONCERTS.
The musical feass to which for several weeks past
the public Of the metropolis have been treated
now drawing to close Madame Marietta Albion;
gave her final concert last night, and this evening
Is the last but which for time at least
shall have the qualification Of listening to the enchant
ing tones Of the Countess de Ros Those concerts have
unquestonably been the grandest competes and most
admirably arranged that have ever been offered to New
York audience presenting, as they have done comb.
nation Of artse Of the highest abilities in their several
walks Madame Sontag Is now acknowledged almost In
deputaby to be the greatest canatce that delight
ed and satisfied musical cravings with her
delicious notes. Paul Julien as violnist-young
he issands Superior to all his predecessors and with
Baa and Pozzolini baso and tenor and Carl Eckert
leader of the orchestra the troupe excellent in
liberal catering the public taste have been evnced in
the immense popularity Of Madame Sontags concerts
which, instead OF suffering any dimnuon falling Off
have only increased and become decided with each
successive evenings performance. There is doubt
but she will create the greatest sensation in Boston,
Philadelphia, and the other cities which she may visit
but the only regret here that have arrived
at the last Of her concerts.
PAUL JULIEN.
The performances Of this wonderful child have excited
quite enthusiasm In our musical circles There
is chasteness delcacy, truthfuness sound judg
ment correct taste and power Of expression in his de-
lneaons that not only wonderful for child Of his
age but have perhaps surpassed by performers
Of any sge In common with many other persons. we
like him better than Ole Bull and considering the differ
in years he is far greater wonder than the Nor
weginn. He is evidently possessed with deep passion for
his and out Of the abundance of the heart his instru
ment all but speaks. lie has genius Of the highest
order.