The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-06

Phllhaxunonic Concert.
The third Philharmonic concert for the season Va
given Saturday at the Tabernacle before crcvds
house. The performance began with Niels Gadss sym
phony in fat, NO ~ which was executed with II
usual precision Of the Philharmonic orchestra. A
whole, inclined to question the judgment whicl
selected this symphony with the exception Of portion
Of the sndants it generally dull and occasionally vsr
trivial spohr's overture to Faust Is very difsren
matter and Is seldom better rendered than heard
on saturday It one of spohrs noblest works, to-
high IN its character for ordinary concert audiences but
III We may judge BY its reception on Saturday-wsI
adspSed 70 the friends Of the Philharmonic Society,"
beetnoven's beautiful symphony in G. NO ~ was Ikea
wise played with spirit, and heard With pleasure
young pianist Mr.. Richard Hoffman, executed niece Of
Chopns in very charming STYLE loss veorous but perl
hsps more pleasing than that of great masters Of
piano He loudly applauded, and a. the audience
insisted encore he played sweet thing a. simple
as chds lesson and witha very agreeable to listen To-
The vocal portion Of the entertainment by H. Julius
Schumann, who sang q German song from 'sPeter the
Great and aria from Memberships "St. Paul. Mr.
schumann sings correctly and with taste, but is hardly
calculated for popular public singer
Musical and Dramatic Matters.
Max Maretzek late director Of the italian Opera in this
city sailed for Liverpool in the Baltic Saturday
the United satcs Maretzek very popular here with
al conditions Of men," and trust that his mission
win be successful Mr.. Corbyn, agent for Mr..
Nblo has been in Europe during several months he 10
engaging artists for Nibo's opera season, which win
commence early in the summer.
During the past week the various theatres and
exhibitions have had remunerative audiences, and
he business Of the season so far has been
without parallel With the exception Of the revival7
Of 'Leye for Love" at Wallack's NO novelty has
been presented ut any of theatres. "A Mdsummer
Nights Dream has drawn good houses At Burton's and
the Broadway. There to be lull in the "Uncls
Toms Cabin MANIA and it is withdrawn after this week
at the Bowery and Mrs. Hambln playsa starr engage
ment. Mr.. E. Eddy viii return to this theatre next
week. Mr. Forests engagement at the Broadway has
been postponed for week. TO give place for six nights
more of "A Midsummer Nights Dream" and two or
three stock benefits. Mr.. C. Pope will play Theseua
during this week. Mr.. Burton will produce comedy
called The Lancers" on Wednesday night. 1t has been
played at three London theatres this season. and said
to be highly interesting This piece and "a Midsummer
Nights Dream will be played on alternate nights Seve-
raj new pieces are rehearsal for the afternoon perform
ances ut the National At Barnum's Museum new To-
cal piece called "The Old Brewery" has been played
with success. 1t il taken from book Of the same
name written by the "LAdies of the Five Points Ms
son and said to the Objectionable features
of eliot Cornn In the drama the principal parts are
sustained by Mr.. G. W. Clarke and Miss Z. Messenger.
At the Broadway theatre this evening, A hidsum-
mer Nights Dream" il to be given for the twenty Att
time also popular farce.
At Burton's tonight to have the twenty
performance of GA Midsummer Nights Dream" and
the farce of One Thousand Mlners Wanted, " In which
Burton Johnson Mrs. Hughes excessively funny.
AT walacks theatre Congreve's brilliant comedy Of
Glove Love" is the main attraction for to night It
is amusing the general observer while to the scholar
it is perfect treat
At the Bowery theatre Uncle Toms Cabin is to be
played The scenery is unsurpassed and the effects arc
strkingly beautiful
At the National theatre, this afternoon, drama
adapted from the French and called The Six Degrees Of
Crime s to be brought out Mr. J. j. Prior plays Julio
Dormilly, Mr.. N. B. Clarke Michael, and Mrs. Prior,
Louise In the evening the drama of Uncle Tom q
| Cabin"
At Barnum's Museum, in the afternoon, The Six De-
grees Of Crime y in the evening, Uncle Toms Cabin
Signor Bitz will give his peculiar exhibitions during
| this week ut the Stuyvcsant Institute.
Varied entertainments announced at Christy'a
Nnstres (42 Broauway), Woods Minstres (444 Broad
way), Buckeyes (5os broadway, and at the broadway
Menagere (3S7 broadway The attractions offered at
each will be found set forth In advertisements.
Mr.. August Goesel announces his farewell concert to
take place (1th) evening at Hope Chapel Fha
affair will be brilliant. Mr. Goekel will be assisted by
| Mrs Emma Bostwick MIR. q. Hahn, Mr. nmm, Mr. H. G.
Becht, and others. Hope Chapel-Tuesday night.