The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-04
Music and the Drama Abroad.

Music and the Drama Abroad.
The opera " Don Giovanni" by Mozart, was brought
out at Lyceum London the 9th Of June with Mes
DANES Boeo ~ Zerlna Grisi Donna Anna Marai rs
Lorna Evira with Sgnor Ronconi - Don Giovanni !;
Formes as Leporello Tagliadco as Commendatsre Pc
ooni q Maset,o and Mario Don Ottavio caste
presented scarcely to equalled q WHOLE and the
suit was peror nance which gave general satisfaction TO
one Of the most crowded houses OF the Lordon
critic says The plot OF " Don Giovanni Is neither moral
nor Interesting nor the climax, though Intended be
TERRIBLE any thing short Of ridiculous for though might
be anticipated that the fate Of the irrecamable prodate
after he bad shuted of this mortal coil " would be sucn
as for stage effect and the purposes Of dramatic Justice,
be questionable, his being bodily carried down into the
botomess pit In the presence Of his friends u too oatra
geous to be effective as q moral lesson.
Madame Ristori the tragedy Queen msde her hrst ap
pearance the Monday 9th instant In the aR
acter Of Medes, at the Royal Lyceum theatre Lonon
Although the poet has represented Aedea crime stained
TO the last degccss sangunary and unscrupusous ana
demonaics in her passion Madame Rsto exhibited tn
greater prominence tho womanly side Of the charhter,
the audience rather drawn towards than repsed
from her, for she made them feel she Is wronged, and
part Of Cruesa the daughter Of Ceon King Of Cornh
played by Mdlle Pchlottno very effectively Sgui0r Boo
commits considered too achrymose for Orpheus, and
Sgnor Tessero rather burly and ungAnly for tukAoe
representation Of the monarch Creon.
GA Traviatan was performed at the Surrey theatre
London 9Th Of June. II was given In an entirely kngssh
crowded audience witness its first metropolitan repre-
sentaop English by the performers who take the title OF
the National Opera Company and who have produced It
all the provinces Of England Lucy Esou sustained
the part Of violetts.
Great preparations being made in London for a
proper celebration Of the Handa festival TIE stage erect
ed for the Italian opera concerts at the CyGa Palace had
been and the festival orchestra exposed to view
10 It's entire extent private trial Of the geat organ took
place Stb June before Mr. Costa the result wa crafty
Ing In the extreme the gigantic instrument answering t.
the touch, and, as IL were, splitting Gu the tone with
wonderful force 1t stated by Mr. Soft RUSSELL that
Its powerful notes we're distinctly heard the village OF
81 denha A. distance of ary mile The rehearsal Of the
1000 chorus singers engaged for the festival took place AT
Exeter Hall on 18th iistant The raj heure In the
Costa, tho conductor for whom stage was
erected In the body OF the hall The we're seated
his right and ef the altos occupied the orchestra be
while the bases were partly distributed under aud in the
western gallery. After "3Iory to Cod in the hi yhest
and or two choruses In the Messiah, the rehearsal
Of this sub orstoro concluded with the HAlelujab
chorus The rehearsal CT the "Mssiah' was all plain
training The singers knew every note Of the music, and
cabeus'' and "Israel in Egypt Costa had TO call upon
the ringers to execute more difficult f1gnes aud more
stupendous harmonies. Among he choruses OF "Juda,
On ""Dsdainfu Of Dangers" .See the Conquerng Hero
Conner ;" and "Sipg unto God" That most difficult chorus,
The People shall Hear" in "Israe in Egypt" gave
pr to musical connoisseurs that they will BE- the
less known but colossal harmonss, which Handel himself
preferred TO anything In the "Mesah moro grandy and
effectively performed at the Crystal Palace than they have
ever been executed before. The wonde fal halls
chorus, and he Horse and His Rider" concluded the
hearsaI This fesval 10 anticipation OF the Musical Con
gress held London In 1882 of the
centenary Of Handles death, commenced a. the Crystal
% on the sh Ss Of June sSa tue
numbered twenty five hundred persons Tue attendance
very age and everything passed of With great sela
place the nth and 10Th Of Juno.
Henry Lesies choir bad given their last subscription
concert for the season In Loodon The vocal music was
relieved by ooncatsne duet for two violins, played by
Messrs Louis Rice and J. D. Pawe, and duo BRILLIANT
for pianofore and violin, airs from Goillaume Tell
concert concluded with he National Anthem and the sea
son which was most suspicious one was brought TO
close.
Madame Puzzi's annual morning concert was held al
Hanover square Rooms, London, and very
ly and fashionably attended
Herr Charles Oberthur harpist TO the Duchess Pauline
Of Nassau) has given . moraing concert at wis'l
ionable audience. Tho programme oonsised mainly Of
Instrumental music, and included some Of Herr Obenhura
own compositions
Mr.. Charles Dillon Ia playing a the Dublin Theatre.
Gan In the Wrong" one Of Murpbys comedies, has
been reproduced at the olympic, London. The lst time
II played in that city Was during Madame Testris'
Covent Garden management, Robson played SIR John Rest
less Robsons quiet way OF seizing upon the aightcs
thread OF suspicion and Mrs Strings wilfu persistence
In everything she wished 10 believe, each perfect In
Its way Mr. G. yinpg took great pains with Beverley,
and Miss Scarborough was a handsome looking Beiada.
"Rosamunda" was selected for the second appearance
OF Madame Rslor ct the yal Lyceum, London, evening
Of 10th OF June, Mdle Pccniottno taking the part Of
Romida, SgIor Gleck that OF the payrenu monarch Alma
chde, sgnor Bocconin ofthe warrior lover IDvAdo
Madame Rstods delnea,ion Of the jealous, hating and
vengcu queen, Of high classical charactsr-grand
a whole, perfect 10 detail From the moment when her
suspicion Of her husbands love for Romda vas gossed
until she surprised his secret step by step her Jealousy
acquired BREADTH vigor ard most terrible intensity Her
wltherng "a high ming her rage nerceAs the
usrcss, her revenge certain "a death.
Miss Julia S. George continued her performances In
Manchester.
easebold properly known the Garrck theste situated
In Lemau street, Goodman's Fields, London, viii the
scenery, properties and wardrobe. Knocked doEn AT
f2o5o The total cos. Ct the property stated have
been f6,os0
Mr. Benedict has commenced series OF musicalenter
tanuents at The oueens theatre, london The Org con
"Pensa ALA Pstris from "iaiana as also 10 TN duet
with Ssnor Guglri, "si Ia sanchezzs." from IN rova
iore; while In the famous brindis "1 Sogreo shs had
hard work 10 resist the demand OF the audience pr
enoore Nile Piocolomini and ssnor GiuglIn wers rap
and IN he agse,t aebs mi fSena from Ines Az an
mermoor, IN whish they assisted by Mile Bert,
and Sgpoh Beelti and Wallet An encore was tunuu
ousy demanded, and 70 which hcre was no Alternative
but 10 respond.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Keans annual benefit takes place
at the Princess's, London on the I'D Of June.
Mr.. aud Mrs Barney williams were to re appear the
1deph on the I'D Of June, In new farce BY Sterling
Coyne.
NJ Julien had announced q ten days festival the
Surrey Gardens beginning Friday June 10, anuse
such Of the public not had sound enough at den
ham. he undertakes TO give the "Creation" ssd the
"seasons" and sgnor Rossnis "5abst Matcr' and the
Messiah and Roesini festival, and Verdi festival.
and ethoven festival, and Mozart estival-aud Tor
these he has engaged TO quote from his programuc)
great soprano, can accomplished" ditto, a "posilar
English" ditto, thew celebrated" ditto, &c, with all
OF solo players and other delightful and sirave
personsges.
Mr. Alfred wigan, the excellent actor and manager,
compelled by III health 10 reln lush his professional duss
for indefinite period Several months have elapsed
since be able 10 appear his stage al the Oym
pic tho se Icndop which he had raised 10 the highest
degree Of fashion and prosperi y. In few weeks be
proposes TO take farewell benent, when he WILL II pos
sible, address bis farewell W public whom he has 80
often gratined by his acting.
On saturday, 10Th Of June, Nile Bsfe TO mate her
third appearance the Royal Italian Opera Ia SON
nsmbula," with a contemporary.
NJ Roger, the French tenor In London, intending
10 take an early opportunity OF making bis appearance
before the public.
II s arranged 10 lease the Queens theatro Edip.
burg 10 Mr. wyndham, that shortly sbe two thatres
NJ uburg mi be unde he arneu man