The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-04

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OPERA AT BuRross-THREE NEW PLAYS. "rAu.
yRErrE" NOTHING VENTURE, NOTHING WIN"
AND "NEPTJEE's DEFEAT'-oPESISG OF WAL
LACKS THEATRE, &C., &c.
From this time until after the holidays the amusccnts
Of the metropolis will be especially attractive. The Opera
will shortly be in the capable and strong hand OF Mr. U
man, and there have changes IN the principal
theatres 10 which need not further aludc except
to say that 80 far the public is concerned
they for the better. From present in
dicaons would seem Mr.. Burton intends to make
the opera speciality Of his use for which is ad
mirably fitted by its acoustic qualities. We shall look,
therefore, for purely theatrical entertainments to
Waacks Nibos and Laura Kccnes theatres; and they
are all experienced hands Mr.. Wallsck has returned
to his labors like giant refreshed with winc Mr..
Bourcicault remains at Nblo's until May, and Miss
Laura Keenes company has found strong enough
galvanse stupid old plays which ought to have been
sheved when the ssOld Park burned. They have
drawn full houses however; and what's that which
body said about the voice Of the people admonishing
Kings? Terb sap.
The great opera war came to It's eliminating point
during last week On Wednesday the Srakosch party cut
of the extra charge FOR securing seats when Maretzsk
made grand coup etat and plump down to ATTY
cents, and ballet thrown in During the melee there
were lost the tcnors grand air in civilian Tell and the
third act of 'Iucrczia Borgia great satisfac
ton regard to the latter to be told by the stage
ger that should have the pleasure to hear Amodio
(which otherwise would not have had" Whereby,
the people TO hear 'Lucrezan not the Trovatorc"
Good as Charlotte Of Russia is in its proper
place, really don't think it exactly the
thing to replace the plat du jour Then about
Seflan What is sewiiam Tell without the III de
loitrine That's what great many people, who don't
really know what the ut IS constantly asking and
think tina, stoani has lost his G. and strakosch
Gndt t.ih
join in advertisement, Offering reward for the recovery
of them.
civilian Tell" was the standing dish at the Academy
the past week relieved by sRigolctto' and the "Bar-
ber," in which Nine. Gassier sung ''Thc last Of
summer" decously barring the English, which not
first chop. On Saturday civilian Tell" given for
the matinee, when there two thousand ladies
in the house These matinees bring on, tho strong
est array OF crnoline that be mustered any
where in the world and the display Of dry goods Is
thing overwhelming. The opera the Academy FOR this
evening-Max having the Italian field to hmsef-is fla
Trayiaa, with Nine. Gassicr, Sbriga, the tenor don't
ask Us how his is pronounccd) Ardavani and Gas
PARDON. is claimed that yo!c,ia of Nine Casters
best roles, and that the has lne The
Traviaa is taking the place OF the ''Troyaore with the
popular ear, aud this the very week Of Maret
zeks season, may expect full houses We perceive
that the press generally seconds the Proposition that the
public and the artists should unite testimonial benefit
to the able director of this company No artist
conductor, here elsewhere, has done much work
Mafeizek done il better. His personal popularity
is likewise great every habius patron of the Opera
will be glad TO testify his appreciation OF Mareaess ten
years service in the OF The fact tina,
the opera but rarely given The provincial cities at
tracts many people to the metropolis, and shopkeep
much 10 the who labor elevate the Of
public amuscmcnts ana risk their money bringing
the hes, artists An opera manager who understands his
business and keeps faith with the audience is public
bcncactor. Such Max Mare,zck, and II Is fitting
that the fac. should he recognized, il will be the
bcnci, which viii probably take place to-day week
The Strakoseh at Burton's closed Saturday
with Madame Colson in the ''Traviaa, Fourth tmc, and
the company goes hence Boston. Mr.. s,rakosch's
artists all good In Madame Coson he has capital
prize. she a charming singer and pretty woman
valuable requisites which rarely combined in the
person Bgnoli and Amodio justly favoritcs
with the pubic. Junca a fine artist hrs singing
the Puri,ani duet on saturday proved. The public will
be glad to hear him IN the whole Of the opera which Is
promised debut OF Madame de wilhorst II il the
intention OF Mr. srakosch strengthen his company still
further, and he will the necessity Of recognizing the
orchestra and chorus for his campaign.
The farewell night Of Madame Gazzanga Brtoas on
Friday was operate OF than ordinary
created sensation which i not often permitted TO
enjoy The 81 uaon the finest lyric drama
and many prma donna has found the expression the
pahos and passion combined too much for her powers.
The sosren of Grill in Leonors OF the clcarcst
have II her favorie role. and in Il all the nurses
inspired her. Hard, less admirable was Mario, whose
tender, pure and sympathetic expressed thu sen
Of the siaro gsnfd has been expressed
before, and probably will be again day.
the Favora Of Grisi and Mario there has
favorita until Gsxxsnga and Bsigno,i Gayxaniga
acted snd sang better than ever before here
Her appeal 10 her lover painvc and ,ouching sad
den change from utter despair hopeful JOY, wcre
worthy Of place in the annals OF high Music,ly
speaking, Madame Gazzanea has IL l. true, defects
well as beauties in art view. Her lower al
miraby fun and givo the greatest effect her
defamation but she Is deficient the middle upper
vocal registers and has sufficient acxib,,y voice
astonsh the public with vocal calisthcncs but
grand lyric dramatic artist she produces which
have rarely caualed. Brigno splendid voice
sung the "Sprto Gentl 50 exqusely force an
encore audience cnthusia tic he
was concerned Madame Gszznisa recalled the
end the opera; bit many the audience had
cicni potcncss remain tho theatre until she had
crossed tho stage They will hear ane perform
ancc again IN many day.
The 'Traviata" Saturday drew a fall house, many
persons the world of letters aud fashion assist
ing IL performance. Mime. Colson sang well and acted
cxquscly In fact far the elaboration of every
point the character goes she c nothing be desired
The roplc delighted and enthusiastic the extreme
After the opera Nine Colson recalled three and
received applause enough SATISFY even prna donna
and that i saying great deal one brilliant light o.
Young New York especially enthusiastic. beng
moved thereto by indulgence the festive bowl
His demonstrations marked call forth con
dcmnaiory cxprrSssn from portion uf thu audience The
young gentleman attempted 10 rise question of privilege
and make a personal explanation, which aroused IN,
Indignation Of the staxorh aud diaus usher Cor the
orchestra seats, and the ANONYMOUSLY
PEELED from the theatre. We hear that the other Mon