The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
For additional War Ns,os sss Fifth and
Eighth page. .----


| MUSICAL and Dramatic Matters.
is not in times like these when events Of tremendous
import taking place ali the land when the
manency of our republic saked the hazsrd OF civil
and it may foreign war and when the appetite for
citing news is becoming whetted to such extent that
it would starve any allowance short OF battle
per cay that theatres and other places Of amusement
be expected to prosper. II is only In times OF peace
and prosperity that encouragement OF the stage can be
looked for. The only wonder is that SO many
people be found in this community possessed Of that
quiet state CT the Necessary to enable them to
joy theatrical musical performances But from the
fact that mny theatres and concert rooms are still
open but fair to infer that they receive encourage
ment enough from the public to justify their proprescrs
| in declining to close the establishments.
The past week has left special novelty in this line
be recorded improvement in the experience Of the
last weeks be no,ed The only talk run,or as to
the reopening the Academy OF Music refers to as dis
tart peril next October when it is said that little
Unman, who is in Europe In search Of musical ce
ebrities aud other curiostes, and who viii probably
have bsgged by that time reasonable Stock viii enter
on possession of both the Irving place and Brooklyn
Academ les for six months term. The report is that
Brgnol, Amodo, Mas Huxley, Miss Kellogg, and posi-
bly, Adera Patti, will be among his chief acquisitions.
| The Cor,esi troupe, comprising the two Amodios,
Musian Coytesi &c. supposed to be on their way TO
New York frcm aou'h America Perhaps, they do not
fall into the hands Of Jea Davis pirates, but arrive
ssely, they may have enterprise enough TO try ashort
opera here. Gottschalk, instead N coming to New
York according to his engagement has left Havana for
| Brazil; and Max Meretzek vas, at last accounts in
/ Mexico.
Miss Carlotta Patti gives a grand concert a. Dod-
woths saloon next thursday evening prior to her do
rartu'e Fer the west ard Cara a' Madame stsakosoh
aud Bfignoil ana IA Ill arc 10 assist.
Miss Hrkley's concert at the Brooklyn Atheneum on
THURSDAY LAST DOT namercusly attended as the
attractions offered By The prog would have led
| TO expect Ihe vocalists were the fair baefcaYe
Brigroi and Susini Guzo presided at the Piano aud
HeIr Deher perfor couple Of solos sas violin
| General Morris sorg introduced with come
sgh, alterations IN the words by the author the title
4" The Union, Righ! or wrong" being changed Tho
Country, r ght CT Wrong This straghtens the moral
| ard win render il as it deserves to bs with
| It's DEE, stirring music, OF the most popular
sorgs q the day. one Of the greatest treats that
have tad for sometime was nss Hckleys execution
OF the ayorie Scotch sous, "Wnn Nile Of Edinooro'
| Towr" Az q ballad singer che chimes much as in
opeta Briguo sang couple OF his favorite romsnzas
Tie staten, nj that about 70 ose the handsome
tenor has positive fourdaton The most tempting
Queen. TITS have been held out 10 him from ST. Peters
burg but he hesates to accept them having many ties
bind him to this country. II would I've difficult T.
place him. and therefore trust to hear OF his DIAL
| ecton Of tie ogeTs made aim.
| grand concert will be give, eli the Brooklyn Atbe
mum, Tueeday next for the benedt OF the Twenty
sighih regiment many OF the members OF which have
left their families unproyided for Madame de Iussan
| vii be the principal vocalist.
Brtow's patriotic concert, in aid OF the volunteer
fund took place at the Academy of husc Saturday
evening before a very full and select audience sgnors
Eigro and suflni, aud liss Huxley aud Miss Rowcroft
we're the the night, aud they in bet
| sarv ~ frr ne to
FIRST in the duetto II duo Je pelsaro," rapturous
~ ercoreJ snd also Susini in a solo and Briguo
IN the Roinauza nustri RIVAL The beautiful soprano
Of MISS Hniley, the clya,ina Bei Raggo Lusinghier
heard great advantage and brought down The ap
| plause OF the house. Miss Rowcrofts singing Of
the solo "vase du Concert" was magnificent
Many who had net heard her before taken
completely by surprise. Both her voice and execution
we're admirable aud very much in the style Of Jenny
Lind To powers OF the Hst order she has added
the highest cultivation. She warmly encored, OF
course and Guslly retired In The midst OF deafentg APP
| plau2e The Rev. Thomas Armitags delivered In the
OF the evening eloquent patriotic address the
only fault Of which was s wearieome length The per.
formsncs closed eleven with the singing OF the star
spspglei Banner" in which Nine. stoepe Miss Huxley
Miss Brsnerd and Miss Parker sang the solos, and tho
audience Joined the chorus. sgnor Nuzo conducted
and also accompanied the pianoorte during the sing
i
| q complete success,
A vocal and instrumental concert FOR the beneHt o.
Msdame Encstne De yiers, IS advertised for this
ing, at the brooklyn Atheneum The fair beneficiary
| 10 TO be assisted by Madame Anna Bishop Miss Kate
Comstcck and eminent musiciaps
At the same place. TO morrow evening concert s to
be given for the benefit OF the families Of the members
Of the Twenty eighth (Brookyn) regiment. Most of the
soldiers OF the Twenty eighth are said to be poor men,
whose families need aid and Ia to the purpose Of help
ing TO extend requisite aid TO them that the funds
from the entertainment 10 be devoted. Madame nc
Ipssan the charming soprano OF the choir OF Rv. mr.
Pises church, will DO OF the attractions II s to DO
hoped pnd expected effort will be amply seconded
| by the citizens Of Brooklyn.
Jefferson has given pl,ce to so,hern at the Winter
Garden sothern commences his engagement this
ing Lord Dundreery and Sam, in comic drama
| OF "Our American Cousin at Home"
Tho .seven sistersr and "Unclo Sans Magic Lantern
continue 70 be presented every night Laura keencs
| theatre.
AT the New Bowery theatre the engagement Or Cordela
Howard has been extended for another week The per
fosmsnoes Tor this evening "rhe Scarlet Let
| tor ',uMy wife's Second Floor" aud "rhs spyp-a
drama founded Fennimore ooopers novel OF the same
4 name
The me,amorpbosis Of waacks theatre ioo the Bread
way Music Hall place last week. Tho Music Han fur
| nlshes an attractive list Of artists.
a Bill,anss' and the Union drama entitled Anderson
the patriot heart Of sumter"
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