The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-06

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Dramatic and Muacal Matters.
THALBERa-ANGRI THE ITALIAN OPERA" DER
FREIsCHurz" At NIBLo's-THnGs AT TEE oIrI
THHArRHs, ETC.. ETC.
The steamship Africa, which arrived on ThursdsJ ash
brought shores sssnund ThsIberg, une ,ubtedy
the greatest living pianist Mr. Thalbsrgs me has pre-
oeded him to the United States and hs nare has been
household word in musical circles Tor many years.
He belongs to the severely classical school Of artist
and much good win undoubtedly result to both amateurs
and professors by his visit Is gratifying 70 say tAat
Mr. Thalberg although standing 1t the highest position,
professionally and socially Of those
gushing psentous airs which have injured many really
good artists with our Straightforward democratic people.
Mr. Tiberg ID about forty years Of sge he looks
like IN Englshan than German, speaks HngHsh better
than great many Enghshmen, b the possessor Of
immense fortune and Ia married to the daugher Of La
bache He will give concert here In about two weeks,
probably at Nblos Saloon. Madame Angr the coHaho,
OF whose appearance and voice We hear 1atterng
counts will arrive IN the meantime. Whether not she
win join Mr. Thalberg in hs concert tcur,we cannot say
We remember however, that Mr. Thalberg gave his
certs In London without assistance.
The excitement In musical circles during the past week
has been the sudden closing Of the Academy, in the
midst Of prosperous season, account OF difference
or opinion between the manager, Mr. Marezek, and the
stockholders. Mr. Naretxek has published the treasu-
rers statemen Of his receipts and expenses during the
last thirteen nights, which statement gives NJ % little
insight into the mystery Of that expensive luxurythe
Italian Opera. Mr. Naretzeks receipts fall short Of his
expenses four hundred dollars that he nomi
nally q loser to that amount, although really he is
gamer, shall show. On the frat eight nights our
- All
dred dollars per night. The receipts for these nights
average fourteen hundred dollNs. Tho expenses
for the opera and forth two thousand three
hundred dollars, and II given five nights two Of
them not opera nghts, but nearly enough gained by
to pay all the extra expenses and leave all the ward
robe properties, &C. in the hands Of the manager 10 be
used elsewhere Sc that Maretzek u really gamer Of
fifteen hundred dollars by his short season. or
this nothing for the labor but desire simply
10 show that the old operas certainly paid expenses and
something more. That great deal Of this money
from sojourners and travellers very true and that
although for one month things may look prosperous
At Irving Place, yet that resident population will
not support the Opera a. an institution for
. season Of respectable duration, is likewise
very probable. But the public taste is turning toward
the true and beautiful in every feature of art and
regular attendants at the Academy who
the interior Of Aston place. Meanwhile the Academy
cosed but we To have operate 1t the
City Assembly Rooms until treaty signed,
armisce agreed upon The first OF these TAKES
place this evening, and will include gems from the
Trovstere by LAGRANGE, Brgnol, Amodio, the entire
Academy orchestra and chorus. Our Boston cotempo-
rares expect 70 have the opera At their theatre about the
10th OF October We hear that the Executive Committee
Of the Academy endeavorng to make arrangements
TO re open the house within the next two weeks.
MADAME wIHoRsT's second concert was entirely
successful and her artistic position is fred. She goes
hence 70 Boston, where she gives concert next week.
Her concert introduced 70 notice baritone Morno
who made very favorable impression his audience.
he has rich, sweet and sympathetic voice, rising at
times into beautiful tenor. His method liz good, he is
evidently familiar with the stage, and he graceful aud
self. possessed in his manner
The German Opera, at Nblo's Garden, Gourishes well.
On Saturday the nrst purely German work of the
siven-the 'Der Freschuiz" OF Won Weber. Every
thing good except tine tenor who, obliged to
conclude fails 70 do anything worth applause by trying
to do much. His voice is clear pure and full and by
severe study he will yet make good position. Caspar
by wcinich, the best thing In the cast The drink
Ing song-such q gem-was excellently rendered by
this thorough artist The orchestra and chorus shone
10 great advantage, and the than
respectable. There full and well satisfied audience
On Tuesday TO have Forzings Undlne," for the
Boildeu, Ia 10 follow
The week produced nothing exciting In the dramatic
way The Broadway Is not likely to open for . long
time TO come. Hundreds Of busy hands
the various departments Of Miss Laura Kccne's
theatre, which viii undoubtedly 10 completed by the
first proxmo. AT walack's, "London Assurance has
been played through the week to crowded houses very
strong combination OF well known names appearing Ia
the cast excellent performance, and fully do
served the crammed houses which IL attracted Mrs.
Hoey's nrst essay at Lady Gay spanker great
Mr.. Burton produced q new two act piece called
The Poor Scholar p which fsvorsbly received. Mr.
Brougham has played bred" to good houses, and Mr.
Chanrau has finished engagement Chambers street
He had benefit Saturday, when Miss Louisa Rscder,
a,erny lady, made her debut Mariana Miss Reeder
young Of considerable personal attractions
but the stage Is evidently not her " mission"
The city full OF strangers, and all tho places Of public
amusement arc reapng rich harvest.
The bills offered for evening at the various houses
will be found quite tempting.
Max Marstzek announces hs hrss conccr. at the City
Assembly Rooms, with the whole Asademy troupe. rne
programme Is something great in quantity quality
the whole Of the vTrovatore" Selection Of gems from
other operas and the na TO the third OF "Ernani"
Ia Graz &C. Miss A. Philips, Madame scIdeubcrg, Brgno
ceresa, Amodo and Coiet the principal artists, with
the Academy orchestra and chorus-au for q dollar.
Al wArAcE's nEArsx. "London Assureno o." which
such great houses last week, up for tonight,
with Blake walcot Lester, Bcurccault Mrs. Hoey, Mss
Robertson and others In sse cast "Tfe chareleonn =
new farce for Miss Robertson, is also announced.
AT BrRTos's TnK1rsr, The "oueens Husband, !" with
Mss Charles Howard a. the heroine the '.Poor scho-
lar with Mr.. and Mrs. 8. L. Davenport, Burton and
Polly Marshall and Coaching Governor,n with Miss
Marshall the fascinating clear st&rcher.
Al BRorcHAxs Bowrsr THKsrKs "Drod' has been
drawing fun houses and up for another week. "Po
hon .tas" win be given with night Mr.. pavidgc OF
his theatre has benefit Friday next and goes hence
10 Eev Orleans Mr.. Brousham underlnes drama,
'srom the French, " OF course.
Al NIaro's GARDEN, the now psntomine, ''Barohe,
draws crowded houses II Up for 70 night with "Kaiy,
the vivandiere.n
Al tho AxkucAS Mrssrs, General Tom Thambr has