Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-08-19

0t-Thc Concert Mt Ocean Hall, on +.
Monday night by Madame Widemann,
Mons. Genibrel, & Signor Bassini, assist
ed by the Germanians, was a Magnlf-
cent aiTiir. l. was the concert Of the
season. Oh the reputation and ability of
these artists, we had l.eard much, &
expected more, but The reality went far
beyond our most sanguine hopes.
Madame " ldcmann sang the portions
oi the programme assigned 10 her with
iasie, artistic skill, and thrilling effect.
We have never heard the Carvatina
from Montechi Capalelti given with
more genuine pathos and skill. Her rem
dcring OF her role in the Duo from Sem
iranns--and PuntaDi-and the Aria from
La Favoriti, were the finest specimens
Of vocalising, il has ever been our good
fortune to hear. We except Jenny
Lind's singing. The Madame is french
in her appcarance--of good figure, fine
proportions expressive countenance, dark
eyes and decidedly handsome woman.
Her voice 10 contralto- Stoltz- and is
rich, sweet, full, clear and silvery. In
the touching language Of her own na-
tive land, "Sa voix est dOuce, touchante,
ct melo-dieuso." But she must be
heard to be appreciated. Words can
not convey to the mind the emotion of
rapture awakened by this child Of song.
We predict Tor Madame Widcmann n
brilliant career and golden harveEt in
our country.
Mons. Gcnibrel is from the Musical
Academy Of Paris, aud ior the six years
preceding the last two, was come cted,
as primo Basso Of the Theatre royal,
under the patronage of Government IN
which position. none but the first artists
ever find employment. He was, after
much pursu sion induced TO accepta lu-
crativc engagement at the Opera House
IN New Orleans, and has sang as the
Primo Basso there, during the opera
season, for the last two Yeas. lie is
flushed artist, an accomplished and ed
ucated gentleman. His voice is deep,
strong and spirit stirring. His figure is
tall and commanding. And ones first
impression OIL RECEIVING an introduction
is: that you are in the presence OF a man
OF superior mind and talent. His sing
ing stirs up the deep waters of the soul.
As he descends. step by step down to
the lowest notes OF his melody, and then
mounts with smoothness and Gel tainty
20 the highest points Of his song. Il thrill
passes through your soul, and you sit
lost in wonder and admiration. On
Monday night he secured the approba-
tod Of every listener-and though we
have not time 10 partic ularizr, we can
say in general terms, we know not that
we ever listened to a Bdsso, whose eve
~ effort was SO successful. Signor
b ,ssni WAS to us stranger. Blu, from
friend in whom we have confidence,
wn have been informed that he came to
this country l5.ycars ago-and after a, sue
cessiul professional rcsd nee OF years,
he returned to Europe, and has for the
las, twelve years been giving Concerts
in the principal cities OF the Continent.
Last spring he returned TO America.
md is now on profession tour through
the States; after completing which he
will locate rs n teacher of music and
counterpart. AS II violinist, he has (,
il any superiors. Many think him equal
to Old Bull, and some pronounce super
ior. At all events, he handles his in
strumcnt and draws his bow lie mao
ter. His execution on Monday night, OF
the Fantasia by Vieuxtems Of Rome,
composed by himself, amused und de-
lighted every one who enjoyed the
priveledge ola listener. We did MT
think the vi lin capable of producing
such a wonderful medley OF strange,
sweet and narvalvus sounds rs issued
from it under the touch Of Boss.ni on
Monday night.