The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-12

tendance vsa larger than the limited capacity Of the
1Athrnmun could accommodate. It Ia well that the
ookyn people have taken steps TO remedy this iucon
venencs for the continually increasing popularity of
these concerts would have compelled the society TO
build q hall for their own use The new Academy OF
Music win fortunately them this necessity and pro
vide a the time for tho Of all the other must
associations OF Brooklyn. The programme selected
ON this occasion Of the best that has been put
forward by the society Whilst il had sufficient Of that
classic character which should give the prevailing
their performances it was at the time light spark
ling and pleasing, thus afording to all tastes their
fair share Of qualification. Societies like the Phil
harmonic, which depend for their existence
on popular support should take avoid tech
nical excelences in the choice OF their pieces They
should recocct that for the who comprehends the
abstruse c0nceits Of tho German school, there hun
dreds Of their audience whom they bore to death Let
them therefore, bear In mind the safe rule that music
without melody is guarantee for empty benches. The
concert opened with Mozars fourth symphony in Ma
jor Jupiter op 3s The in this piece all
beautiful, but especially that Of the andae 1t was
played with decacy and perfection Of ensemble which
gave the greatest qualification to the audience In the aria
tsOcean de Ungeheuer," from Ober.n Madame Johann
sen made quite impression. There is artist In the
country perhaps who sing this air equal to her.
acquaintance with German music, she could not have
made better selection than this The adago and
Yondo and later period of the evening, the romanza
of Spohr sRose Dist du Rezund," the cornet pis
tom by Mr. Schneider, we're deliciousy Played and
brought enthusiastic encores One Of the principal
features Of the night was the debut Of Signor Cen
temer artist to public, but who comes to US
from OF the best Italian schoolsthe Conservato Of
Milan. He is quite young but possesses line baritone
voice. which has evidently been carefully cultivated In
the rornanza from 81 Due Foscar the effect Of his
calzaton was slightly married by nervousness; but in
the buo air from the "Barbiere" he showed what he
capable of, and at established himself in the
favor Of the audience. He overwhelmed with ap.
plause and again called to repeat the air. The po
lacca, from the "Sicilian Vespers," effectively
sung by Madame Johannsen, also Schuberts air,
<sHark hark the lark. Schndelmeissers overture of
tsUrel Acosta' wound up the performances, which,
from the commencement to the end, appeared to give
unmixed satisfaction to the audience.
The city theatres have all had moderately good week.
AT Nblos Garden Miss Heron has finished brief en-
gagement AT Laura Koenes theatre "The We's Secret"
after successful run of six weeks, has been laid aside
At walack's the new comedy, "Everybody's Friend"
has been well received and at the Winter Garden the
"Ocoroon" is having what the French call of
curiosity At the Bowery theatre "Magge, the Child Of
Charity" local piece by Mr.. Meghan, the acting
manager has been very successful AT the Theatre Fran
caise, ola Coserie des Genetshas been given for the
benefit Of Mannstein, who had full house, Mr.. Sam Cow
ell draws we'll on the off nights.
At the German Stadt Theatre the mcodrama "Das vok
vie acht und WENT has reached its seventeenth night
and still draws good houses it was lucky hit for the
treasury Of the managers Three classical plays
put on the stage last week-Schier's " Robbers and
g Don Carlos" and Lessing's Emilia Galoth." Fred
eric Halms fine drama The Gladiator Of Ravenna"
to be played this evening.
The very agreeable entertainments known the Dray
ton Parlor Operas temporarily suspended last
week on account of the illness of Mrs. Drayton We
glad that this accomplished artist has
cred her health and that the Paror Operas will be given
at Hope Chapel every night till further notice. Tonight
Mr. and Mrs Drayton will perform in Never Judge by
appearances" and Gloves Labor Lost" Mr. oivera, a
vionist of European fame, will make his debut in the
Uunited States and will play the first concerto Of Dc
Beriot
Mr. Eddy's tenanry Of Niblo's Garden will expire with
the present week. during which there will be series Of
Italian operate performances at low prices. The bule
Tin Of the week will be fonud among the advertisements
IN todays paper The Raves will commence at Nibo's
next Monday sth) and continue through the holidays
Subsequently there win be an equestrian season, under
Nixon who is now in London with Mr.. W. A. Moore, Mr.
Nibos prime minister Among their engagements is the
Sonora Zoraya Spanish eqaesenne. The lady is said
to be very beautiful and clever Also eight Bedouns,
male rider, Robinson, the Harlow Brothers, six
in number, great gymnass and SO on The
stage will be covered with what is called q
ssmagc ring,' made Of mating, fortytwo feet
in diameter and two inches thick This does away with
the time honored sawdust and the venerable TAM Eques
trian and military spectaces will be brought out
Among the forthcoming novelties at the theatres VIC
hear Of an original American comedy at Laura Keenes,
drama by Mr. Lester for wallack's, and Christmas
piece for the house by Mr.. Brorgham The Ravels
will do a new pantomime for the holidays at Niblo's
The programmes for the theatres tonight include the
following named pieces:-
At Laura Keene's theatre Tom Taylor's comedy, Gan
Unequal Match" with Miss Keene as Hester, and The
Bonnie Fshwife,' will be performed.
At waack's theatre "Everybody's Friend" and
esPopping the Question make good bill, including all
the best artists in the company.
At the Winter Garden, "The octoroon or Life in Lou
siana."
AT Barnum's Museum the new drama, 'The Doom Of
Devle,n will be played this afternoon and evening.
At the Bowery theatre the eMyseries of Paris" and
sBox and Cox" to be given.
At the New Bowery Mr.. NeaHe will produce his own
play Harolde; or, The Maniacs Leap" +" The Irish
Emigrant' and " Hercules" will also be played.
OrnER EsERTAINMsSrs.-George Christy's and Bryants
nstres offer the usual variety Of entertainments Wood
Minstrel Hall will be closed till to morrow night The
admirers Of the Circus Menagerie will find the
former at the Chatham Amphitheatre and the
latter at the Palace Garden. Mr. Sam Cowel
gives his agreeable soirees tonight at the French
theatre and at tho Palace Garden, Music Hall
Mrs E. P. Lesdernier will assist Waugh's Italia is still
on exhibition at 720 Broadway. The ladies' Charity Fair
at the Academy Of Music, deserves especial attention. il
will be continued during this week. Mr. and Mrs. George
vandenhoG will give two readings from Shakspere and
Dickens at Dodworths Rooms, Tuesday and Thursday
evenings OF this week. Madame Lola Montez, whose lee
lures have been very agreeable and very popular here
will serve up "John Bull at Home" at Mozart Hall, OF
Thursday evening.
THEATRES ELSEWHERE Philadelphia the opera season
has commenced prosperousy Miss Adelna PATHS debu
on Thursday was great success Mrs John Wood has
an at the Arch and has produced