The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-24
operate and Drs mstio Matters.

operate and DIRE site Matters.
Tho last week vas very busy one n tho Opera and
Ne theAtrs Tho Academy Of Music was opened for tho
regular season with tho promise Of several artists,
three OF whom-a prima conna, tenor and baritone
- been introduced to the public. The priua donna
(oU~oUxno) was rcmpdean< for Speranza, Of whose
beauty wc have heard much but whose dxba Is yet
among q >hngs Of tho future II IL stated autorisa
lively, however, that tho health Of Nile Spcrana
has been 30 far improved that she will shortly
appear. In tho meantime we have enjoyed ane
performance Of "Rgoletto," by Mines Coson and stra
kosch, Sgnor Stigelu and Ferr. Mme Colson has i'm
proved very much since she sang hero last and Ferr Is
superb artist. The opera will be repeated this oven
Ing.
We are very glad 10 the engagement Of that
excellent artist, Madame Gazzaniga, who viii sing
wednesday next. Tho programme for tho week will DO
found in the appropriate column.
On Tuesday tho artists OF the Academy win sing In con-
ccr st Brooklyn The programme embraces the Of
all the principal singers and tho COMFORT WILL be well
thy the patronage OF our musical friends the water
Senior Iacoste Of Havana Spanish tragedan Of high
reputation, viii give literary and dramatic soirse at
Dodworta's Saloon, on Tuesday Mr.. Iacostc will de-
claim selections from the poems Of Victor Hugo Alfred de-
Mussett and Iachambeaudc, and will be assisted tho
musical department by Mrs. Clara NJ Brakerhoa ono Of
VI.
Gopgora, the Spanish pianist.
Tho second public rehearsal OF tho. Philharmonic So
ccty will take place ut the Academy Of Music next
Wednesday afternoon.
At the theatres the week has been very
lively one. The rentree of Mr.. and Mrs Barney
Williams at Niblo's Garden was the eveat which
attracted the greatest attention These favorte artists
received with extraordinary enthusiasm, and at
taced throughout the week the largest audiences ever
in this popular theatre Their European experiences
have been especially valuable toning down some Of
their exsravagances aud they finished artists
in their speciality Mrs Williams is especially excellent
in Aever burletta, GAN Hour in Sevillo" Her per-
Torrance in this piece is exceedingly agreeable in
every essential
At tho French theatre a drama by Delavique,
"Don Juan dAutrohe,' has been very sue
cessfui 1t is founded upon the well known
historical event of the abdicaton OF Charles v. Of
Spain, and very interesting. The principal r5le has
been admirably acted by NJ Manure, who is engaged at
New Orleans and stays here few nights route for the
Crescent City.
The new piece at waliacks, founded upon Mopcrefs
Dorchester" has been very successful.
At the Winter Garden "Chamouni Ill., recommends
itself to the public by the superb way In which has
been placed the stage Miss Laura Kecne has graed
her patrons by tho revival of ga Midsummer Nights
Dream" which played throughout the week to good
houses.
This evening the announcements at the city theatres
briefly as follows
At the Winter Garden, Mr. Bourcicaut from whose de-
signs this elegant theatre constructed will take his
benefit, when 'sused Up'' and Chamoun H." will be
played.
At Walacks theatre the piece, Cast Men Of tho
Olden Time" and the farce, "Ba,hng" will be played.
AT Niblo's Garden Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams will
play in Mr. Plunketts clever DRAMA "The Fairy Circle"
with IAN Hour in Seville" and --latest from Now
York;
At Laura Keenes theatre GA MdsumnaOr Nights
Dream" viii be given three nights As OF tho
most beautiful spectaces placed on the New York
stage, every ahould see it.
At the Bowery theatre Mr.. Plunkets drama, "The
Rebel Chief" with play, called The Dukes Jes
ter,' and ballet-sThe Sailors Dream'-make up a
strong bill.
AT the New Bowery fresh Drama "steNa Deorme p
with "Don Caesar dc Bazan," and The Magic Barrel
fpantomime) viii be played
At the French theatre the haytcns give two Of their
popular parlor operas.
Al Barnums Museum q local drama called ssWlls
ard Ways written for this house by Mr. H. J. Conway
will be played every night this week. and also in the
afternoon
The programmes at Woods and Bryants Mustrels are
out the week. They viii be found especially attractive
10 the admirers of the colored opera.
Novnms 10 Coma new musical piece, taken from
"Ies Deux Avenges," by Miss Maria G. Wocctt is an
nounced rehearsal at Wallacks. Miss Laura Keene
is preparing IA Contested Election" comedy by Tom
Taylor and 1.-THE wfc's Secret drama in Eve acts first
played in America by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kcan.
Several excellent pieces are announced in rehearsal at
the French theatre.
OprRA Al eW rkpr thnofr
Bowery hOrtzings comic opera "Des. wtldschus4xs wa
performed on Tuesday last to u well filed house, and
pleased the audience amazingly Mad sedenburg Messrs
CUNT Lehman and Graf sang and acted their parts very
we The orchestra, under the direction Of Mr. Herwig,
was faultless. The chorus needs strengthening.
PmApnPMA.-Mme Gazzaniga gave farewell concert
at the Musical Fund Hall last Wednesday evening Tho
hall full and the concert TO have given the
greatest satisfaction. Nine. Gazzanga assisted by
Mr.. Pcrrng, Hgnor Ardavani and Mr.. a. Sanderson,
pianist The latter was honored with two encorcs
"Dor at the Arch Is the only theatrical novelty 1t is
. success.
WASHINGTON. Julana May, assisted by Arthur
Napoleon gave successful here last week.
The ENGLISH OPERA, LoNDoS.--The Pyne and Harrison
troupe opened at Cove Garden the Sd October with
an adaptation Of Meyerbeer's Dinorah" The heroine
was personaed by Miss Louisa Pyne Corentin by Mr..
w. Harrison; Hoe By Mr. Santley (his first appear
ance) and Claude Louis the Hunter the first and second
Eoatnerds, respectively by MI 81 Aloyn, MI b. COrri,
Miss Thirlwa and Miss PIng Miss Pllng ia well known
in Lancashire and Yorkshire as he pupil Of Mrs Wood }"
and her debu. spoken Of in the highest terms by the
metropolitan press The London Times says-M Miss PHI
ing, personatng the conrato goathcrd had TO sing the
composed by Meyerbeer for Madame Nanter Didiee.
Miss Piling novice, but her voice is good and
she occasionally reveals such signs Of intelligence
to encourage strong hopes Of her future career"
The is said TO have completely success
full A new opera, by Mr.. W. Vincent Wallace, Is an
nounced as the novelty Of the season
AN AMERICAN ACTOR IN LosDoS.--A London Journal an
nounces the engagement OF Mr. Joseph Proctor at the
Standard Theatre, and says
The drama he has selected for his first appearance
entsid Ihe Jibbernanosay, Nick Of the Woods which
Is dramatic version In three acts, by Miss Medina ofan
American novel by DR.. Bird, bearing the latter te and
which has had, in its time, large circulation in America
Il preceded indeed the Of the Indian romance illus
trated by Fennimore Cooper, who borrowed from the
tale Of Nck of the Woods the original idea of that series
Of narratives, illustrative Of Indian manners which
brought him largo share Of celebrity "Nick Of tho