The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-13

Operate and Dramatic Matters.
The return Of the Opera artists 10 Irving place has beer
hailed with much qualification by the public Thsre hai
not been more promising commencement Of any Opers
season within remembrance than that which began
at the Academy of Music on Monday. For the "Puri
tsni," the "Barber" and "Der Frechntz" there were
very large and enthusiastic audiences, and for the
Saturday matinee, when the "Puritani' was repeated
there was more numerous attendance than
at any morning performance, except those Of
Fceo'oninL OF course the great attraction Of the
Opera Adelina Patti. In every role she makes
converts When she made her debut the majority OF the
critics said she would be great artist bye and bye They
did not fix the period That was done by the public. The
public proclaimed that that period had arrived that
Patti was already great artist It Is gratifying TO soc
now, month after the prima donnas enforcement
by the public the critics have arrived by scientific steps,
at the conclusion to which the public jumped.
The present week viii be q very good
one for Irving place. On this evening tho
"Barber Of sevle will be repeated with it's nne disrbu.
ton, including Miss Patti, Brigno susni, Amodo and
Ferr On Thursday Madame Gazzaniga, An artist whom
the public delights to honor will make her rcsree in
Sappho in which opera she has the finest opportunity for
the display Of her undeniable genius Full particulars Of
the programme for the week will be found In the mana
gers announcements
The third concert Of the philharmonic Society took
place at the Academy of Music on Saturday, making the
third musical performance In that building the
day. On last evening there sacred concert at tho
Academy, and there will be five operatic performances
this week. 1t Ia well that the musical world thus active
for there has been no novelty at the theatres The pro-
grammes at Laura Keenes and wallacks theatres and
the Winter Garden, unchanged and will remain 30
during the week "Jeanie Deans at the first named es
tabisbment fha sRounance of AT nj
waAcks have been the best Of the season,
and will be attractive for q month TO come.
At the Winter Garden Matilda Heron will finish her en-
gagement this week. playing Nancy Sykes every night
Tho play, thanks to very excellent cast draws fairly.
The next attraction the Garden will be Mrs. John Wood
who, with Mr. Jefferson and Mr. A. a. Davenport Is play
ing at the Boston theatre.
At Niblo's Garden Cookies circus is still exceedingly
attractive, all the morning and evening performances
being thronged Several novelties are announced in the
programme for this evening.
At the New Bowery, the Misses Western, two very
clever and popular ceedsennes have been playing very
successful engagement They have been reengaged and
will play to night in "Jack Shepard" and the ."Ladies
Stratagem."
At the old Bowery, Orchard the Third" and Crook
wood-the latter very effective equestrian drama-wil
be performed
At Barnum's Museum, the "Octoroon" will be played
every afternoon and evening during this week. The play
is very well done here, and attracts full houses.
At the Broadway Boudor, No. 44A Broadway, the Webb
sisters, Mr. ONiel, the Irish comedian, and several
other public favorites play in light pieces arces &C.,
the qualification Of fair audiences The bill for this even
ing includes "Good for Evi, and "Irsh Assurance and
Yankee Modesty."
The Bryant Minstres, at Ncchancs' Hail. and George
Chrisys at Nibos Saloon give novel and excellent per-
formances for the week.
The first Italian operate performance ever given In
Newark will take place Tuesday, when Madame Colson
stgel and Amodo will sing in the "Traviata" We Can
promise Jersey friends treat.
The fourth concert Of the Brooklyn Philharmonic So
cety takes place Saturday next, the 18th. Madame
Gazzanga who is immense favorite with the Brooklyn
people, has assented to their solicitations sing this
occasonhe last opportunity they will probably have Of
hearing her prior 10 her departure for Europe She will
be supported Mr. Cooke the young tenor whose spen
did voice and brilliant execution qualify him for high
position the lyrical STAGE There will produced
new overture, by Signor Nuzo, which has been ex.
pressy written for and dedicated to the Brooklyn Phil
harmonic Society Altogether this concert promises
the most attractive in novelties that has been given this
season
The New Orleans Delta in speaking of the theatres in
that city Says
Talking of farces brings mind the fact that the best
low comedian tn the city is Mr. Scafian OF the st. Charles
theatre. The other night he irresstby funny, and
kept the audience in an almost perpetual roar. Scaan
has great deal Of genuine fun In him, and
sons lets out freely After heavy tragedy II worth
while to stop and this actor in Of his favorite
character parts.