The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-25

'NDAY, MARCH 20, 1861.
Operate and Dramatic Matters.
Tho fourth concert Of the Brooklyn Philharmonic So
cety sook place on Saturday evening II the Academy
Music The absurd regulation OF throwing the doors
open IN hour and half before the commencement Of
the performances was productive Of the sams result
ON the t occasonthat Of giving the best places In the
mouse 70 iders and excluding all those who had business
70 aatend TO- Nor II merely In regard to the latter
thai Hs Dad effects are observable Many Of
tho fAmiliss who are the best patrons Of tho
Opera abstain altogether from attending these con.
csrts since the adoption Of the new rule Much
IS they love music, II too great price 70 Day for IL TO
DO compelled 70 SIT an hour and half in theatre gazing
on drop curtain and listening TO the vapid conversation
Of their neighbo If the directors Of the society wsh
to maintain Its popularity with all classes they will have
TO alter their present arrangements Although the demo-
cratic principle should be carried out far possible in
such institutions should mot be pushed to the point OF
unnecessarily sacrificing the time and comfort OF their
sudienoes. The present system works badly, and, il
psfsevered In, will cause large falling of In the number
Of their subscriber The following was the programme
Of the evenfng-
Eghth symphony, in fst first time) Beethoven
Baaad, s.Ksthlssn Mavournesn," Madam
Two Sy WphOnic pieces, for orchestra
pianOfoste Mr.. Robert Goldbeck. n. 0oidbeck
Grand Aria, de "Pardon de- Ploermen-~fhe
Shadow Song, Mile. Carotta Patti. Mayerbeer
Overture dramatic, de King Lear tars.
pusss s a: ..s.rcc on:; sc;ve Hector Sef01
Sweet Teazs), Nile. CArlotta Patti and
Madame Stakosch. .................... Pacnf
solo-Pianoforte Mr.. r. Godbeck. ................-
Grand Aria, de "I Flauto Msgico'-ifGH
apgui d. IN ferno"-(Queen Of the Night,
N. ns is sons IN, Via, :, NJ,
cby requessj, Madame $rstosch. .a Wallace
Selections from Aendesohns descriptive music Shak
speres Midsummer Nights DreaIn,' first time
The opening symphony WAS superbly played, and the
second pleased the audience that an encore
vehementy insisted upon. Madame Stakosch sang
the favorte Irish ballad kathleen MAvourneen" With
much feeling and taste. The "two symphonic pieces"
as they are called in the programme, the composition
Of Mr.. Goldbeck, had more than the charm
of novelty. They meritorious efforts in the
only school which has permanent claim to our respect
Their motion, explained by the composer s to effect
such fusion Of orchestra and piano to give the latter
Its Characteristic value amongst the Instruments with
out for the sake Of It's individual display detractng
the unity Of the work. The "AAAAOw Song" from Gle
Pardon de Ploermel," by Aiademoselle CArlota Patti
brilliant display o vocalization. If the quality Of
her voice but equalled her skill the mana cement of IT,
there would be few finer singers the concert room II
is small evidence Of her capabilities that she
sang this occasion the grand aria from
"lhe Magic Flute" in the key written by Mo-
zrt-a feat which not many living prima donnas
accomplish. The duet from "Saffo dc Quai Soave,"
with Madame strakosch was given with excellent feel
ing and ensemble Altogether, the impression produced
by Adlle Patti most favorable The only fail
ure Of the evening "The Flag Of our Union," by
Madame Strakosch II was poorly sung, and even its
political opportuneness failed to carry Off successfully
The selections from Mendelssohns descriptive music to
the midsummer Nights Dream" closed the perform
anccs which, they not Of the high standard
those Of of the earlier concerts Of the season.
yet pleased the tastes Of considerable portion Of the
audience.
From Boston hear that the Opera season has been
the whole moderately successful The critics arrive
at the conclusion that I" I'm Balo In MAschera' is
rather clever, though not dangerously Miss Kellogg
made sensation in " Linda" During this week " Mo-
scs In Egypt" and La Juive" will be given. On Mon
day next the artists return to irving place. singing here
and at Brooklyn during Castor week. and then going TO
Philadelphia. Nose" and {" La Juve' will be pro-
duced here.
A complimentary concert to Miss Mary r. Thorne
of 70 night at Irving Hall. Tho choruses will be
sung by sixty young folks from the Sunday schools Of
this city, Brooklyn and williamsburg Little Martha
Davis" among them
The arrangements for Madame Bishops complimentary
bencnt progressing spaoe. the affair will or at
the Academy Of Music during next week Some Of our
most influential citizens have given their support to
Madame Bishop, and the benefit will undoubtedly be
success
The annual benefit Of the American Dramatic Fund As
ISOLATION took place at the Academy of Music Thurs
day. The play was Macbeth with Miss @. Cushman
and Mr.. Edwin Booth in the principal characters The
receipts amounted TO $1,000, and the benefit will net TO
the Fund about 81 7oo The directors of the Academy
gave the Of the theatre free Of all charges
The benefit TO the family Of MISS Hattie James viii
take place at the French theatre this evening Miss
James was . dancer at one Of the Broadway concert
halls and while engaged In her duties her clothes took
fire from exposed gaslight She did not survive hcr
injuries and the sole support Of mother and four
brothers and sisters. Here Is an opportunity for the
people who send their donations TO Kansas.
The theatrical season s drawing TO close. has been
definitely settled that Mr. waiacks theatre will not
be opened until the LIST Of August Tho house quite
ready for the uphostcrers; but piece for the
opening be prepared, and tho prospects OF the
not brilliant, the work will not be
hurried. The theatre, when completed, will be one
OF tho most substantial elegant and comfortable places
Of public amusement In the world. We understand that
Miss Laura Keene intends 10 finish her with the
"seven Ssters which has been marveously successful
The impending novelties arc new three act
comedy e. Henrietta y, at walack's, to be
played on Wednesday, and the appearance Of
the famous Philadelphia comedian, Mr. j. s. Clarke, at
the Winter Garden next Monday. Here we are pro
missed Mr.. Tom Tay ors last comedy, rhe Babes in the
Wood Miss Annette Ince also engaged at the Winter
Garden Mr. Nixon has returned with his royal circus,
after o successful campaign in New Orleans and Havana.
The announcements for this evening include the fol
lowing
Al Niblo's Garden Mr. Forrest plays Damon for the last
,imc positively.
At wAlscks Goldsmiths comedy, 'she Scoops TO Con-
quer" announced for the benefit Of Mira. Sloan one Of
the prime fsvorites Of the audience at this house.
Az the Winter Garden "The Hidden Hand" some
what celebrated DRAMA win be produced tonght to be
succeeded by "rhe Son Of the Republic" Mr.. =. s.
Chanfrau Mrs Chanfrau and Mr. II. Johnston play tho