The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-13
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tho ACADEMY Of Nus We pSesccae THAI ihere sl DO GA
Wednesday,, ho~eyes, mans2er's 'ehpV ae - eos
,cmsry. 1t is the ateniou of Mr. srasoseh /, salt for
Europe the isth his contracts with bis artists g
whom been engaged by hi n Tor The next seasoa
ending the ID June Mr. Strakoseh no 10
complain OF the reeu't u his season although lie audi
have been senouey Diminished since Pic ,oemni
left For the general public district from those who 20
10 ihe opera from pure love OF there bos baen no special
attraction at the Academy. Nine. Cortesi VIII d. M
attraction If she takes little better care of her
great povers. She made a great triumph ia the
"Poliuto" on Wednesday, and had not voice enough
LETT for the Traviata" Friday. Nine. Cor,esi
Is so far carried away by Der art-enhusiasu viii
evidently greatthat she oyereaps the bounds Of pru
dence When one has such great gifts tis arts.
should be very careful 10 the o. using them II
may seem ungratefu To these things when in
debted to Nine. Cortes Tor the grand sensation Of last
Wednesday; but 1t is for her good well for that Of
the public. Nine. Contest announced In "Norma" TO-
night but 1t adjudged prudent for her refrain
from singing at preeeIt Martha" will be sung with
Madame Colson, Madame Strakosch Prignoi and Juncs
Colson finds in Henrietta role admirably SUITED her
powers, and Brgno Is very good 10 tho tenor part The
Charming opera will, no doubt, be very we'll sung.
AT the theatres the chief event OF the week has been
the opening of the Metropolitan tn the most verna and
in the midst Of rare exotcs fuchsias and rhoioden
drums, geranums and evergreen trees and arrive at the
lobby in the most delightfully."- perfumsd condition Of mind
Within you find sundry improvements tho most marked
Of which 10 the extension Of the stage nine feet in advance
Of ts former line Of the footlgh. For comedies and
plays Of the modern school, where the voice should
but little raised above the ordinary of
and where the actors should be the audience to keep
up the magnetic sympathy between public and artist
without which phys and players are b,es this altera
ton ID valuable one. There is q new act drop-a land
scape with water-a cool bit Of painting. The stage
furniture ID new and appropriate, the scenery
old and Inappropriate There is antique Louis XIV.
Salon which has been used in almost every play
since this house was first opened, and Il last did
duty As drawing room in an Engah country
house. The company has strong names, but Ia
not we presume, thoroughly organized. The &C.
tresses are Mrs. Conway, Mics Clifton, Miss Sarah Ste.
vcns and Miss Viola Crocker-al pretty and all clever,
but neither Of them yet acknowledged by public
as equal 10 the task Of leading first rate company The
scsorf-ar Blake, Mr. Brougham, Mr.. Walcot, Mr. Con-
way, MrFarren and Mr. Reg noldsare all good but such
company this should have light comedian Of roputa
ton and position. When representation of superior ex
celience s made IL is only just that It's claims should be
thoroughly analysed Since the theatre opened the house
has been full every night On Saturday "London Assn
rance was agreeably acted Mr. Blake, Mr. walcot, Mr.
Broughsm, and Miss Clifton especially good The
school for Scandal is announced for night and the
names Of all the artists appear in the distribution.
Tho Misses Gousenheim opened Laura Keenes Theatre
on Monday for The summer season. and played Court and
Stage rather heavy piece, all the week. The houses
have been moderately good and with the selection Or
lighter pieces such as In rehearsal these
agreeable actresses will undoubtedly be well sustained
by the public. The bill for to night at this house
s'Ernestine" and "Cousn Joen
At Nibo's Garden the reign Of English Opera and
drama still continues This evening "Katharne and Pc.
hucio," "The Waterman" and "The Villagers" arc an
nounced.
Mr.. and Mrs. Florence win commence a summer season
at Waacks this evening, playing OF their best piecss
Z" Temptation" and "a Lesson for Husbandsn The Flo
rences too well known to the New public TO need
special commendaton Their plays are light and agree
able, and are pleasantly and unpretendingly acted.
At the Bowery theatre this evening the dramas emit
tied One Eyed Saul" and The Surgeon OF Paris" are
announced.
bill includes Time Tries Alp and Barney the Baron"
The usual variety Of entertainments offered ct Woods
Bry ants, and Hooley's Mnstrels
By reference TO advertising columns u will be seen
that Madame Gazzanga has fixed Friday next the Ith Tor
the grand complimentary concert offered her by the
Philharmonic Society OF Brooklyn. This distinguished
artist is, appears special favore with neighbors
over the water, and the ovation which they
give her promises to be brilliant affair. The programme
has rot yet been published but understand that
will embrace strong array Of professional talent.
The Opera In Boston close with
q matinee on SaturdayGazzaniga, Laborde, Ghoni, Phil
lips, Sefani, Formes and Florenza singing in "Norma,"
and the fourth act Of the "Trovasore."
Mrs Hoey appeared at the Boston Museum on Friday.
The Courier says
The Boston Museum had Its capacity thoroughly tested
last evening" the occasion being the benefit Of Miss Mary
Shaw The principal feature OF the entertainment this
first appearance OF HRS Rcsy i'll this city, she made her
provincial debut in The character Of Lady Gay Spanker
As che ia TO play Short engagement here next week.
shall reserve our comments Ill another opportunity has
been aforced OF seeing her upon these stoned
boards She last night received with great by
the audience and will probably not find it difficult to
become here what she Ia in the metropohsa particular
favofte.
The theatres in the South and Southwest nearly all
closed. At Chicago Mrs. @. NJ Sinclair and Mr. Sedley
have been acting at Acylckers theatre full houses.
The Philadelphia theatres have closed