The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-13
Musical ana Dramatic Matters,

or concert hall Even the May anniversaries which used
10 DC sach treat TO country cousins aud 70 those
sHalght laced people 10 whom theatre Is temple of
inquity and dance abominaton- they fail be-
fore the alabsorbing rover OF the war feeling II is
not 10 De wondered at therefore, that Academies OF
Music boh IL this city and Brooklyn, closed for the
present. that come OF theatres have followed their
example, and that those which st remain open do in
face OF most discouraging circumstances.
II is not so much that peop, have ONE pinched In
pecunary matters that they have lost a present taste
Tor artificial exctements Besides there are comparative
y rev strangers in the city, and is well known that
from strangers our places of have heretofore
derived their chief support
Then there are few families OF position in society from
which one or more members have not gone to take up
arms in defence Of the national existence aud their alb
sence on such hazardous mission naturally srreaas
gloom and anxiety those who remain at home and
ndisposes them TO lead life Of gayety and pleasure
Add to these causes Of decline among tho theatres the
fact that many of ladies Of taste and fashion dc
voting their time and money TO the high duty OF provd
ing necersares and Injuries for the soldier, both in
camp and hospital and there will be surprise felt at
the depressed condition of places Of amusement.
The stage busn has yielded to the high low of the foot
soldier the music Of the orchestra the spirit stirring
drum and ear piercing e and the stage procession to
the hourly marching Of gallant citizens to the
of war; Welcome the change, since it's necessity In
evtable.
We have said that the Academy Of Music is closed
When will be opened for opera representation 1t
would be hard to say Brgnoli Ferri, Susin other
artists are preparing to depart for Europe The next
troupe that occupies the Academy may be, not COM
pany of Italian singers, but regiment OF American sol
diers. Nevertheless little Ullman with his characters.
tic indefatigabty, s of to Europe to negotiate for
liz nd with N
between cities and Havana. He must not offer extra
VACANT salaries his artists, If he does fear he
win hardly be able to keep his engagement with them.
These exactng and be satisfied gentry must CUB
NIT to the evils of war well useful and indus
trious people, and consent to accept lower rates Of
neraton.
Madame Anna Bishop is not disheartened either She
commences this evening series OF drawing room con-
cers at suyvesan Institute No $50 Broadway and has
with good taste and appropriateness, made up pro-
gramme of national patriotic and home ballads, which
will draw good audiences If any entertainment can do
at this time.
Miss Huxley, the fair and fascinating prima donna,
who won such laures here and in Brooklyn during the
past season. also proposes to give single concert at the
Brooklyn Athennum next Thursday evening" assisted by
Brgnoli Ferr susni and Dohler the vonist-s! under
the direction Of Muzo.
walack's closed for the last Saturday night.
Nibo's had done SO the week previous.
Jefferson, the irresisbly droll comedian is performing
at the Winter Garden, where he takes his benefit to-
night He has selected as one of the pieces for the
occasion the capital buresque Of ''Mazeppa, the
Fiery Untamed Rocking Horse" To those who have not
seen him in the character of Mazcppa will prove rich
treat.
At Laura Keenes the buretta OF the "Sevcn Sisters
still holds s place, and will continue to do for some
time longer. Mr. Thomas Baker, who composed ard
rsngcd the music for this piece takes his annual benefit
en- Wednesday evening.
The Brooklyn Philharmonic Society are 10 give, next
Saturday evening grand extra concert, in aid of the
patriotic relief fund at which all the associated artists
appear The house s to be splendidy decorated
and II is expected that the gallant Anderson will honor
the occasion with his preeence One OF the features Of
the entertainment win be the singing Of new patriotic
gong, written expressly for by General Morris, the
music being composed by Muzio Although this is tn,
public made OF the project, under
stand that from five TO six hundred tickets have bce
already Sold
| sgnorna Elenas concert at tho Brooklyn Athencum
Saturday evening last fully and ashionab
attended than could have been anticipated at period
so much political excitement This was due both to the
character OF the programme and to the list OF perform
ers which comprised most OF the vocal and instrumental
talent now In town There was one dsappointment-the
non appearance through Illness of susin bat the pub
lie have accustomed to these cone temps on his
part, that they now only excite smile The
solos the piano by Mr. Pattison and on the flute by
Mr. Koppitz gave unmixed satisfaction. Both perform
ers deyeoped rare executive skill and perfect appreca
ton OF the resources OF their instruments The duo from
the e'Traviata," by Nile. Elena and Signor Brgnoli,
was celciousy given the rich, full voice and splendid
method Of the former finding full expression
in IL The cayatna 30 Nici Fidi,' from "Bea-
trice di Zeudav one Of the most beautiful
morceaux in the whole Italian repertoire, formed
nm agreeable novelty in the rehash of backneyed
pieces to which we but too generally treated at con-
certs II was sung by Mile Elena with tenderness
and dcpth of feeling which elected the warmest APP
pause. In the "Una Voice., from the "Barbierc, with
which che substituted the duo set down for her with
Susni showed the perfection Of her training by the
precision with which she executed the chromatc pas
sages and in the brancy Of her Torture. The morceauX
sung by Miss Kellogg the go, uc d quest ANNA, and
the bocro from the Itaan Vespers, are performances
too familiar require any fresh notice The same may be
said of the sspIro Gont Of Brigno who was in admra
bic voice. and disposed he always is to exert himself
TO the utmost for the benefit Of others. In the fantasia
from oNassaniello and In the duo from the "somnam
bua with Mr. Pattson, Mr.. Apply sustained the reputa
ton he has ned az the In this country
the violin "The star Spangled Banner sung con dmorc
by Nile Elena, wound up very delightful evening
Performance. The only regre! coupled with them wa
the reelection that TO lose the services Of
the fair E,fcdIe who quits US just as she has estab
lished herself firmly IN the favor OF our public.
We understand that Brgnoli has received tempting
Offers iron ST. Petersburg for the next operate season
The handsome would leave many friends aud incon
soluble behind hm-a reelection that my possibly 10
L pfu earal i'm
Al the New Bowery theatre the national spectacle
conrofes by NJ Charles Gaylcr entitled /" Tho Stars and
stripes. or, The Patriot Dream" Is having ruu. The
other peces for THIS evening the operate drama OF
anc Child ~ the Regiment. and the romantic dram'
| ~ " The nta,h Token
Al tie Chatham theatre they are preparing another pa
,lo,c drama foaaeed On rccen, events in Virginia 1h'
three pecss snpo ocsd lcs this evening are The Mise
:, c.,hayne Y,r.s B. Pretty Toll of putncy and tn