New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-19
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL.

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urdsy afternoon, at SprgIer Institute. 1t argues much
for the advancement Of true art when we find these
gentlemen, occupying the position they do in the pro
fesson, embnking in questionable speculation, for
classical chamber music appeals only to limited class-
| Tie programme embraced four peces-a quartet in L
minor by Beethoven. piano solos by Hsede and Men
dessohD, violin solo, aud quintet in fiat major by
| Sclumann, for pisno, two violins, vi'la and vio-
| lobcco. The last named Of these pieces is q fine
| composition, the second movement, particularly,
| calling forth the heartfelt applause. The work
| was ably rendered by Messrs. Mason. Thomas,
| Moferthsl, Ms!zks and Bergman. Mr.. Mason fully
| sustained lis wtl-earned reputation in his treat
ment of the pieces essiened him, and on bong recalled
gave lis own Silver Spring Mr. Theodore Thomas.
yourg and rising artist, whose modestyis only equal
to his mert-indecd lie is hardly conscious OF his own
| powers-and who is well known as devoted and en-
tbusiastc labOrer in the higher walks Of art, played
solo upon the violin BY Bach aimrably aud received
an encore The chief points in Mr.. Thomas stye are
n pure full itch tor and upexceptonable bowiug he
is also an 1eproachabe tmois and has great powers Of
execution The piece under consideration is long and
difficult one but ably interpreted by Mr.. Tbomas
who was heartily appauded throughout. The closing
concert of this excellent series enjoyed bya large
audie nee, and Messrs Mason and Thomas were each
presented with bouquet by tue young ladies' attached
to the Institute.
ACADFMY or MrsIC.-Musards Concerts have been
largely attended during the past week This evening
the first Of series Of classical nghts when
u sole con from the works Of Hector Bsroz will he
performed under Mr.. Arschuizs direction. NJ. Musard
will also give some Of his popular compositions.
Veuxtcmps appears at these entertainments for the
first time tonight Madame dAngri AID Tuaiberg
aso contribute their valuable aid.
BRoADw,Y TBrATER.-A historical play from the
pen Of Mr.. Westland Mareton, entitled "Phip OF
France, wss played by Mr. asd Mn. Waller a. this
house for the fret time on Friday nigh. last- The
points Of the plot are thus given: The is laid in
Paris, immediately after King Philips sudden marriage
with IDg, rburge, the daughter of tho King of Den
max. The marriage has almost been forced upon
Philip in order to gain the aid Of Denmark against his
ouenis at home and abroad His hearts affection has
arceoy been given to Marie lie Merane, and lie trest
lis rev made wife with coldness and neglect. Tie
dscord between the royal pair suggests to DE Fon-
tame Gro Of Philips mobiles, and his secret enemy, to
throw out bint to the King that bis mar age hiss
been one toe nearly related 10 him, and therefore pro-
hibted by the church; on which ground Philip seeks
TO obtain divorce which the Bishops OF France pro-
noupce. bat the Court Of Rome command the King TO
restore ms DdDlhDcN Etiu VI w" oP II 'u
terdot Philip refuseo to obey the Pope. and the
cuse Of Rome spronoun eddy the assembled bishops.
RlaIie in tbis dilemma, dcsccnds from tho throne and
lave her crown at the fotstooi OF the King. lnge,
buree is restored TO her position tho Queen "i
France Philips triumph over tie Pope, and The
affecting death of Marie de Merauie 10 tie presence OF
her souls do,-fnisbos the play. The play has come
Grand language and dramatic situations, but on the
| whole is heavy and numbering. Dir. and Mrs. Waller
PLAYED the priocipa characters .bly. Mr. Wal
Ter, as Kirg Pblp produced mole favorable 'mpres-
sion than in anything he has yet undertaken. Mrs.
Wser's pat ;s not 80 good. These two performers
a,e gailrg rapidly 10 public estimation, and ae IN
fair way to win the consideration due to their ts!ents
and industry. Tc-nght Mrs. Waller appears comedy
for the first time, enaclng "kste Ol'rien.' in ths
farce Of Perfection
BrIJoN's TIurA1rR The "Traeic Revivai," a
| Dramatic Absurddy,' of Mr. Broughams. which
Wis pla ed Saturday evening for tie fret time made
| a e,eet biz The fun consists in the dressing up OF
cye,y day busineis end commonplace occurrences in
| lie "i.fa.u'in lsnguage Of the stage and ehesp
romance tragedy heroes. The effect is most aughabe
std with Brcugtsm, Ws'cot, Burton, Barrett, Sschei
and Polly Marshall in il, what could be asked m're
| Tie Isgo makeup and bearing OF Mr. Wa'cot Is
ore Of the oos absurdy funny things ever seem Ihe
Sbytcll demeanor of Butt6n aud the Richelieu be-
tay:cr Of BTougham capital, end mos provocative
Of ,prarousness. Setcl.N opens the piece, and does
| an hdmirsble bit of burlesque in quantity come
style that is irresistible Barrett, too, comes out IN
ocw light ard pies on air, t, astounding hight that
is most conacaily trogc. Polly Marshall mnkes a
sIoSg Lit in tee Slogan" scene. All the limitations
Of 9ioS tracedeps good snd everybody is made
Up to hok like somebody else aid gives buresque in
s.ions cf that somebody, the fun is overfowng. Tbs
sssotment Of dues in the last scene is splondldy ab
surd, and worthy to be witnessed by the inventor o
| tho "Auuwsmth Hoax Mr. Brougbam was called
cut aud made sbarscteliSlcally incOherent speech
altr which the audience called out severaly Burton
Wolcot and Miss Marshall The Tragic Revival" il
TO be done tonight, with other attractions.
| WMLACk's Tur,TrR -Te-nght that favorite snd
most excellent actress, Miss Mary Gsnncn. takes
benefit She announces q new play called The Love
ktot," with al excellent distribution OF characters
She deserves a crowded bouse.
| LArR, KLrNE's TmEATrR.-" The Sea Of Ice il
to be played for ory two nights more, after which
Spectacular American drama will be produced. II II
called Blanche Of Brandywine.
| N,TioSAL THrA1fR.-Mr. III. A. Perry commence;
an encagemert at this house this evening", in the
trsge6y Of Insonar." Two other pieces arc also
given.
| BowrEr THTATTR.-The two sisters, Lucille an(
Helen remain here for two pights more.
| CnMSTY & WOoD's MIsSIRELs.-The Sleigh
Ride Psrorans still attracts full houses and is to b,
| Indefinitely continued.
| BAENrN's AMERICAN MusrrN.-Mr. H. Watkioi
as produced at this house very effective play. csct
The He6rt of the Wo,l,." Itgrs,itGl, and Falls
fiier e are the subects AMI g.e made the stsps o