Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-06-12

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PIKE's 0PERA-HousE.-Th Concert en- COS
t'Hs last hishta Che opefa-ho vas largely at.
tended, but was rather spritess affair. For some
reason, we know not what unless the iproario was
afraid to invest few dollars In an orchestra, the
fourth act Of Fdror5d part Of the rt act OF Lucio
and portion Of the first act Of Barbre were given
with piano hccompanimsnt ciapN'e
The absurdity Of such performance must be ap-
parent and, az there Seems to have been no excuse
for IT, save tho parsmoniousness Of tho manager vc
were dissusted with IT, and o. oouso eeased % gym
plthiEe with him.
For the sake Of art, We hoted his Entertainments
might provo successful; but whom he consents TO
outrage our asthetic sense IN such manner our de-
sire for the pecuniary agreeable termination Of his
concerts ceases. Auy thing would have boen better
than the musical bill OF fare he seryedup as night,
and We regard II one Of the most unsatisfactory
performances of the kind we ever heard
He could have collected in one hour an orchestra
which would have Performed the accornpaniments a.
in New York. The concert would have then paid
him WE'LL and left an agreeable impression upon the
minds Of his audience
Now, however, they have something 10 treasure nm
against him, and for which, unless wo are much miss
taken, he win not soon bo iorssen for 50 long as
he has regard for his art those who have can not
sympathizo with him, and he may Therefore, expect
to be unsuccessful.
Brignoli sang the "sprito Gentil- in exquisite
taste, but to him We respectfully suggest the pro-
priety Of appearing ',Fernando" without an i'm
mense black moustache. Madame strakosch sang
fairly but the music Of Leonora is beyond her abf
ties, and we can not, therefore, praise her perform
anee. r .-.. ..,,s OF. r.., I.-,.I-..fl .l|l
tsrri Is capital actor, and his Figaro" excel
lent His voice shakes and is unpleasant; but he is
an artst and in full opera has the power to create
sensation. In this respect he may leave the city un
appreciated. -,.n..,t. t.....-tt,-t ..i,l rsr ..- i
Patti does not improve in our estimation. What
we have said Of her we have no reason to retract.
This evening the second act Of Martha and the
fourth act Of II 1fovdore will be gveu in connection
with scene from ErHani and tho Liberty Duett
from TPuritdni. .....
WooD's THEATER,--The performance of
Richard IIK at Woods Theater last night, although
intended to be serious, was very funny; and the
audience which was very fair, enjoyed It immensely
This evening Mr.. Coughlin, the doorkeeper OF the
establishment, will have a benefit. The play of
Damon and Pythias will be produced together with
the capital farce Of The Lottery Ticket and the Ger
man comedy, Good MoraiR0 Mr.. Fisher-an enter
tainment in every way worthy to DO seen by his
numerous friends. Churchs new burlesque, The
Ne'O'.boy will be performed tomorrow evening.
SMITH & NIxoN's HALL.-Sanford, one of
the funniest delineators Of tho negro character is
still at Smith Nixon's Hall, with Dick Sitter and
Cool White, whose dancing and eccentricites never
fail tocall forth the most enthusiastic applause.