The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-04-02
MILE Parodi,s Concert,

The concert at Metropolitan Hall on Monday
night, was one of the most brilliant ever given in
this city The audience was intelligent and fash
ionable," as the phrase goes and Metropolitan
Hall was lighted up 18th an array of beauty we
have never seen exceeded in that place before
Expectation shed glow over the faces of the au-
dience until the concert began, and then satisfac
ton, and finally delight, illumined the Hall and
the artists warmed up by the radience, reflected 1t
back in their own brilliant expressions of counte-
nance and voice.
The admirers of PARoDI Of STRAKosCH, and
Nine ST. RAKoscH, were present in large numbers
and were rejoiced to see them once more. PARo
DI looked remarkably well and sang with her
wonted energy and fexibility of voice. Her Come
Bello" was superb, and the sweet duet from Nor.
ma, by her and Nine STRAKoscH was sung with
admirable spirit and concord PARoDI being en-.
chored in one of her pieces, sang for the audience
that pet of her former visits, the "Ricci Waltz, ;"
with indescribable expression and spirit Her
'Jarusalem, from Haydn, was very grand-the
two last notes of which, swelling with clear, ring
ing volume, will long haunt the ear with their de-
icious tones A gem of the evening was Hum
mels variations di Bravoura," piece finely
adapted to the voice and peculiar expression of
PARopI It was exquisite and brought down the
house in q perfect storm of applause. Those who
have seen this great cantatrice in opera know
something of those lurking fires of genius. those
dramatic energies which are only now and then
seen cleaning amid the rapidly changing pro-
gramme of the concert. Those transient CLEANS
are yet very brilliant, and are sure to be impress.
ed on the mind along with those delights which
add to the pleasures of life long after they are en-
joyed.,
STRAKoscH played in his very best style-a
style such other artist of the times can per-
form on the Piano. For delcacy, brilliancy and
evenness of touch, We consider him unequalled-
We can hardly realize the fact that human hands
are extracting from the instrument the prolonged
and rapid succession of notes. distinct yet so soft
and delicate that it would seem that fairy fingers
alone must sweep the keys. His Nightingale" was
most exquisite, and his Banjo" was worthy the
conception of the great Knoop; its performance OF
Strakosch alone.
Nine STRAKosCH looked better and prettier
than ever, and sang her ballads very sweetly.-
Her accent added to their sweetness. The per-
formance was most gratifying to the very "appre-
ciative" audience. and the enchore was an ever
ready compliment for the artist-not an idle and,
whimsical enchore; but one that came unbidden
and unprecedented; hearty outburst Of enthu.
siasm the artist had produced
Tonight, we have a second grand concert, with
q new programme, in which, we are happy to see
Mile PARoDI win sing the 'Marseillaiss." Our cit
liens who have not heard 1t elsewhere have never
yet listened to this great lyric which has set
whole nations on FIRE. sung with the expression
which is thrown into it by the French or Italian
artist PARoDI sings it with indiscribable effect.
There are besides some favorite pieces, espec al.
ly"Ah Mon Fills" which the lover of music will
be glad to see in the bills.
The sale of tickets has been very active, and
we anticipate another brilliant assemblage to-
night.