The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-28

Musical and Dramatic Matters.
| THE GRRAr MUSICAL FssrrvAL-FrRsr DAY--rHs
oPBRA-Mss CUsHMAN AT siBLo's-FRENcH AND
| GERMAN THBATRBs--ENGLIsH OPERA IN THE PRO
| vINCEs-MRs. BLoUNr's HEADINGS, ETC.
The festival Of the instrumental musicians and choral
societies Of this city commenced with really grand
cert II the Academy OF Music last evening rhe pro-
gramme 10 the best ever placed before audience on
this side the Atlantic, and worthy OF especial attention
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Chorus 20 ii: .na osiriu from M'sic Flute MossH
Overture "a .s::s::..: ssss~.n.
Coronation x.rs re rom s he P:aDs. x.y.ss
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This splendid programme did not attract the audience
that deserved. We sorry for the musicians tina.
The house was thn and sorry for those who stayed
away The Oberon overture splenddly played, the
orchestra numbering two hundred and sixty per-
formers, and including the very best players the city
Among the violins were nearly all the leaders OF metro
politan orchestras The grand sweep Of this immense
body Of instruments cannot be described The overture
conducted by Anschutz and the Coronation March with
Aaretzeks baton, were received with demand for reps
dton which could not be resisted The symphony Of
Beethoven the gem Of the programme, it the per-
lection Of orchestral writing, admirably rendered
Further remark must forego this time. The vocal
parts and the chorus in tho drst part, we'll sung
The whole concert great artistic success, and
believe, repeated, would bring about more sasiac-
| tory pecuniary result
For the proceedings of to day must refer our
readers TO the official announcements othe artists having
the matter In hand. We simply suggest that should the
atmosphere be same as o. the present
writing there places than the Wood Of Jones,
which sbus the EA 1t river. There will be end OF
pic nicking, dancing and music from immense number
Of military bands rs well oraons in several Ian
euages, which latter, praise be to Allah not
PEELED by statute 10 hear We suggest for every BODY
steamboat excursion TO this Wood Of Jones some time
during to day
The hot weather has seriously interferred with the
prospects or "sappho," who always in bad luck,
whether the stage off from it, So the artists at the
Academy have really been obliged to sing for nothing
they haven't gained enough 10 pay for q days
ropi It Is curious fact that the people of this city, and in
fact Of other cities too will often neglect the most adm
rable performances and pay immense something
which, If not really bad, only mediocre Now nothing
could have been more delicious than the way which
| Gazzaniga, Miss Phillips, Brgnol and CASTER
full house. The season over, and We call upon the
public to do something for the artists who take their
benefits during the week To night Amodio sings the
"rrovatore" for his benefit The popularity Of this
opera in good owing 10 the delicious way
which this extensive baritone sung the music of che
Carte di Luna Many other bartones have essayed the
ro since Amodo sung it, but tney have all broken
the II Balen. Amodo should have house o. great as
himself Nine. dc Gazzaniga, Brigno and CASTER also
sing in the opera 10 night.
Miss Charlotte Cushman has finished the first week of
her engagement at Nlbloe Garden. Until the heat be-
nsupportable the theatre was crowded every night
Mics eastman has been well supported by Mr.. L. L.
Davenport Mr.. John Gilbert Miss Mary Devn, and the
plays are admirably given in every respect. For this
evening 10 have "Iondon Assurance" with q
really great cast-Miss Cushuaan, Mcssrs. Blake H. Pa.
eide and Brousham, with Others sustaining the principal
| parts ], will be fine performance.
Miss Cufhmsn's engagement closes this week, and
| the remaining performances will, without doubt, be
worthy Of the OCCASION and of the well earned fame
the great ba9odienne II will be long before We again
have such . cast ~ that Of " London Assurance"
We do not approve Of the complimentary bsneot sys
ten rule, but have today an exec, ou !,
favor Of the affair Al the Academy morro Hr.,,.,
the benefit rendered By Messrs. strt ,a o,s.,
70 Mr. Theodore Moss the T. easu,s. :,
Mr.. Moss has safe u -. ~ " ~ -.
,,cr> ~ foColpt OF ~ nB n'u50
u. ing and d Q faithful, capable public servant.
- pcs calculated 70 promote amablny Of teuaper,
yes h'. Of Mr.. Moss Ia ~ sweet mos rose he has
e aid Of many distinguished artists, may be seen by
tho programme elsewhere, and tho whole Affair 10 on
grand ,cae.
Nile. vestva arrived In Own Last week, and sailed on
The Wednesday steamer for europe.
The Cosmopolitan character Of this city Ia In no ws7
better shown than In its public smusems rents At Wal
lacks Tuesday and Friday one might imagine himself
ct The Paris Vaudeville or varie4 while trip 70 Gsrma
ny needed has only 70 70 the Bowey, where
there numbcrless theatres and concert halls Of h
rsuopc order rho French theatre has been very vel
supported far. The aGehs for Tuesday promse
three light, pleasAnt pieces, suIlable-h anythini
could DO suItAble-,o the weather. Tho Gsrnn
thea9e, par obedience, has been the sud
Theatre. Recently, however, Mr.. Hoym, III
director Of the sta, bas opened new and more commo
dious establishment-Hoyms Summer rnesire,r q, zos
199 and 2ol Bowery. The theatre Intended We believe
70 take tho place OF the Stadt. Mr.. Hoym u cleve
manager, and always has good company. Mrs Hoy IN
capital eomedime, won't time since 70 Europe fol
arths.
The present manager Of NIblos Mr. Jarrett desires M
70 inform the public that, order 70 them from
the imposition Of Spectators, hundred seats beyond
what sold II tho box Office during the day are 70.
sef'eo i Sso ecfe N nc eVehine where suanGfrs ana
others may have an opportunity Of securing good scat
| ~ the regular prise.
The English Opera company a Washington last week
Included Miss Anna Miner (prims douns), Mr. Frazer
(enor), Mr. Gumstte (barsoue) udolphseu (bayitope)
Mr.. and Mrs Holman, formerly OF Burton's, and H. O.
Cooper. The New Orleans English Opera troupe, which
vas at Memphis, Tenn, June ~, includes Miss RossiIe
Durand - prima DONNA M Y. Iyster bsrt one, A. Ref
Jr conductor, Mas Ada King, Miss Kate Duck sor,h Mr.
WhArsos, Mr. " Trevor, and Miss @. Hodson, who sings
We tenor parts Inc last named company viii sing hers
during the early autumn.
Mrs Hunts first reading In public 10 announced "a,
tonight in she Historical Society lecture room Toe lady
has, We are assured all The Requisites for success and wa
commend her 70 the care Of the most gallant public in
the world. Genius In crinollne makes is way much
faster than genius In trousers.