The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-30

THE OPERA AND DRAMA AT SAN FRANCISCO.
Our cores pondent, under date December writes
foows-Nrs Escost and Mr. squires in conjunction with
the New Orleans Opera troupe concluded very
full season on Thursday evening number OF the best
which the singing excellent The persons
have been IN California six months, and quite
Ro2uAr: announced that they purpose leaving for
1Ssssals Win Lyster, shs head man Of the company
tbourh Fcs, ma sr,rss s.xs sssa Considerable,
for their services Mrs Escott sines also a. 81 Navy :
cathedral and notwithstanding the announcement just
mentioned, Il Is considered by many persons here that
the lady win not accompany the troupe Australia
The Marretti troupe succeeded the Opera company a.
Magure Opera House, aud opened last evening 70 very
Mr. and Mrs. stark, with the Misses Vaudeville, are /.
Oregon. They left here last week
roREIGN MUSICAL NEWS.
Al the Enalah Opera, Covent Garden, Mr. Balfcs long
promised work has been brought out and bids fair to
become one Of the most popular productions. He has
manner Of treating IL. The plot Of the opera Is
based upon the old romance Of Rugantino or the Bravo
&c % ne & S~
reality the Prince Of Ferrsra under the suned name Of
love with Blanca daughter Of .s,,eo viscousi, Duke Of
Milan Hcucc the name "Biancs, the Bvavo's Bride"
ror Prince assumes the character Of recently deceased
bravo and Affects 70 enter into the designs Of the potcrs
them From h ss src several ssv" u.onl mos
Of them familiar 10 readers, but mot that account
ths less suited 70 musical treatment The opera in four
phrasng in Mr.. Balfes happicss STYLE The overture
ts Of light, pleasing character, 10 agreeable,
that " wae unanimously cncored, the less .
compliment 70 lis admirable execution by Mr. Mcons
well trained band than TO In intrinsic merits BAlfes
contribution 70 musical drama abound inter.
eesing paseAgee indeed docs in the delicious
melodies which are freely scattered throughout the piece
Inc cncres were numerous the composer was called for
principal Artists and nothing could excsed
Of the audience when ~ The close 6 the performance In
reply 70 unanimous call, Mr. Bsife led on Mr.. Mellon
and heartily shook h hand doubt intending express
70 the public hn sense Of that genslemans OF
Mis- Lousa Pynes performance Blanca 10 " impossible
" say too much or TO speak too highly finished
graceful execution This ladys singing Of the balad We
have mentioned delicious she heard ad
vanta0 In the nnale. Mr. Harrison acted The bravo cx
oelenc and sung with eest spirit although ncs little
dsmeanour was admirable, aud his appcarAncs In
. most Characteristic dress eminenty striking Miss
1hirwan had noe much 70 do, but did that little well.
In the comic dancing duet with Mr. 81 AIbyn both her
cty and both OF them equally successful IN tho
music allotted 70 thcm. Mr. Alberto IAwrence's nne
voice heard IN fun eject In the part Of the Duke and
and important passages Of Maespino. The chorus was
narvelousy trained and 70 v and the ovchestra no
award Of praise h due The scenery and dresses
are splendid, and tho whesc stage Arrangements most
congratulated upon one OF the most genuine and well de-
served achieved upon the English operatc
stage. We must nc omit TO mention that the hbreo,
tally arranged for musical efect We have thus anoshev
produced which encourages the hope that EnQah
OPERA has firm and, we trust, permanent
roefer amongst us-a work which calls for and de-
public.
The dncndfsn aays--A second hearing or unanca"
(which work has undergone curtalment and would
Dear more, especially IN DE third sctl leaves 9ur i'm