The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-25

Dramatic and Muxisal Matters.
Tho Opea Of sgnor AorelH NOT particularly
successful for already explained. The interest
displayed by the public IN the representations Proved
notwithstanding, that the Opera daily Increasing In pSpu
ularty. Apropos TO this, may say word In sid OF
the movement being made In Brooklyn for the ereo
ton of rst class theatre and opera house In that city
Inc only han OF any consequence In Brooklyn Is tho
Atheneum, which will seat Is true large audience,
but only minority or hear well Brocklyn has
hitherto depended upon the metropolis for It's operate and
sheatrcal entertainments but nearly all the theatres are
great dhance from the ferries. Indeed, Brook
syne who goes 10 the Opera In New York cannos count
upon getting home much before breakfast tine During
this year Philharmonic Society has been inauguraed
at Brooklyn with every prospect Of SUCCESS md hr cs
concerts often quite profitable ovor the wa as IN
this city. With population Of one hundred and my
thousand Boston, supports three theatres and Two erea
music balls; while Brooklyn with two hundred thousand
people, wealthy, refined, AMI much more hoera ana
progressive than the Bostonians has no theatre or music
hall worth mentioning the Brooklyn properly hooers
desire improve the value OF their essaes taey VIII en-
eseavor make the city pleasant as possbe and there
hardly any doubt that hrs. class theatre could be
erected and operate and theatrical peor mances Of the
spest order given, II would be well supported.
Madame Cora dc wilhorst gave her farewell con-
by Ms Giis, signor MorclH, sgnor Rvard aud
Maptoochi. There full and fashionable audience.
Madame de Wihorst made quite Jrore in the polAcca
from the Purtani Sgnoe MoreI obtained for
the Largo al Ecouns, and the original trio by Mr.. Met
had great The concert altogether tbs bsst
since Thalberg's, and quite triumphant finale to the
american OF Madame de wilhorst, who will
doubleday renew her successes in Eirope, whittier she
goes immediately.
Madame d'Angr has returned from her Southern con.
tour and In Philadelphia It is rumorcd that
the directors Of the Academy endeavorpg TO nego-
tate with her, well with lagrange TO sing at the
Academy during next month.
At the Philadelphia Academy the Opera, under
Mare,zek, s doing WELL MAsaneilo" the
'lates. novelty. Mr.. W. II. Paine, Late the direo-
tor Of this company, sailed for Liverpool on Wednes-
days steamer from Boston Mss Louisa Pync,
Miss Susan Pyne and Mr. w. Harrison were passengers
by the In the passenger list OF the Arago,
from this port for Havre next Saturday, notice the
Of Nine. dc wilhorst, Mile Josephine Robert pre-
siere dasscse at Nblos, and Ssnor Alegr the
artist Sgnor Aegr returns 10 Europe after heightened
residence in this city whore no has painted great deal Of
fine scenery, made q great deal of money and Q great
many friends.
Tho dramatic events Of tho week have NOT been start
Ling. The only positive novelty the production at
walhck's Saturday Of translation Of H. de Premary's
comedy, Les Drois de pHommo" which will be
bered having been performed by the Rachel comedians
at the Metropolitan theatre Tho English version at
wsiIack's by Mr. o. s. Leland, and we'll received.
They have been having n Boston great musical fes
VAL (h,ee dAys) under the auspices Of the handel and
Haydn Society The orchestra numbered seventy eight,
and probably the best heard there The chorus
wss equally fac, numerically and srtsucally. In the
HnRAID Of yesterday there account by
pondeui, Of the first days proceedings, and the
writer gives the subjoned account of the second day
To-day (22d the second Of the great musical festival
and either the improved state Of the weather some
equally DO influence has produced corresponding i'm
provemcnt in the Of occasion. The house
was better this morning than on either Of the pre-
vous concert and the music was better rendered The
oratoro, Memberships 'Ehah," given enthu-
siastic audience, and almos, every feature Of tho
performance was satisfactory. Too much praise
cannot be awarded TO the conductor for the highly
successful manner In which the choruses and the
Instrumental accomplishments are performed. A gen
certs at the or, xns sh ais well many In this
and other countries ust remarked that he heard
Of such thorough training The solo performers have &C
Quilted themselves admirably 10 day. Mrs. Mozart to
he cold shoulder, or "damnod with faint praise, has
displayed voice and talent that should not be allowed
&c rust led in rural village like Boston. She Is
fu aud correct singer, and combines perfect ease OF
manner with modtsiy and grace. Her excellent singing
aroused the apathy Of Boston audience several
noon concert assisted the received mered
applause Three little boys, les than ten years Oh age per-
formed the zco part finely 10 occasion
rapurous encore Messrs simpson and Guilmette both
OF New York the principals in the male parts, the
latter gentleman singing the music Oh Ean 50 wen As
unless well sung-a tedious part Having little moro lei
sure to-day, had an opportunity 70 investigate the ar
-aneemens the festival and observed points emil
neatly Bostonan. One in the department. Of usher
dom On the nrst day, when many strangers appeared
Cor the first time in the Music Hail. not usher 10 be
seen but 10 day after every bad hunted up his
sea and had relieved himself Of the necessity Of such
very much ore noisy and more IN the way Tho after
noon concert commenced with Beethoven's symphonic
10 6, in minor Vim. Mason, Mrs Mozart aud Miss
Jenny Twchel very promising contralo, who shortly
depart for Europe assisted Tomorrow 10 be the last
great day OF festival when to have the "aes
sah" anda miscellaneous concert, Mt which Miss Phillips
and DR. Guilmee will sing duet, with horn and vioon
cello obligato, composed by young gentleman OF New
York, expressly for this occasion.
Something OF that sort suggested long 90 10 New
York conductor win not Mr. Thalberg give a really
great musical festival at the Academy, next season.
The entertainments offered at the theatres 70 night will
q be found interesting usual
Al the BROADWAY TmArxR " Faustus - commences the
second week OF its Mrs. l. w. Davenport, Madame
Pons and Mr.. II. Lorraine all appear In this play Tho
managers also that they viii introduce In.
ven,on the notice OF the public Is the application OF
electricity the lighting OF gas burners and by It's means
any humber Of burners may be gntcd exngushcd at
che point OF time. In honor Of the Introduction Of
ssminsted this evening
Al BrKros's TRxkrRx Mr.. John NJ Hengier vii essay
the part Hamlet Mr.. Hengcrs experiences here have
in deren, line and his deb,a in the legitimate viii
doubtless attention Miss Julia Daily plays Ophe
lia--her first appearance in this theatre.
Al LAURA KnSs's TmArRK a comedy, "a Bird In
he Hand worth Two In The Bush" and the successful
trise "varcty," viii be enacted this evening. Miss
geens and Mr.. whcacigh play In the nrss piece
Al wAIiAcx's TwArRs Mr.. wsllsck will play Marin
Haywood In The Rent Day, sustained by all tho popular
artists Of this theatre, and the successful comedy, The
Rights OF Man." viii be acted for the second time.
AT NImo's GARDEN the Ravels will give three Of their
popular psnomimes with other pleasant things peculiar
60 this house.