New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-16

BRooKLYs ACADEMY OF MUsC.-This new and ele-
CANT temple Of song thrown open to the public for
the frst lime last evening, aud brilliant scene, in
deed, tie interior presented There was large
audience assembled, composed Of the first citizens of
Brooklyn large portion Of them being Of the genter
rex in full dress 1t was expected that there would be
a crowded house but the disageeabe condition of the
streets and the threatening state Of the weather
bined prevented this that there plenty Of room
for those who did venture out. JUS previous to the
commencement Of the concert there were at least 100
caIages in line in Montague street waiting their turn
to set down the occupants at the Academy door. The
time, up to 8 o'clock was spent by the gentlemen in
exploring the commodious building from top TO bottom
and every one spoke in the highest OF its arch
tcctuTa elegance.
Tie entertainment consisted Of vocal and instru
mental concert, in which Madame Coson, Sgnora Brig
noli, Eisfeld Ferri, susin Muzo, and full orchestra
under the direction Of Joseph No participated. After
the Introductory overture by the orchestra call
made for Mr.. S. b. Chit,enden Of the Committee
of Arrangements and he Immediately appeared and
made u short address, detailing some Of the difficulties
which had been thrown in the way OF those who had
interested thcmsevos in the construction Of the Acad
enly He stated that il was not the intention Of the
DlTCc Ors 10 allow lntdlTNdi NllnlH
liz waIls The want be said, of Il fitting hall in which
concerts oyeIas ard musical entertainments could be
given, had long been felt in Brooklyn. The citizens
also wanted place where their charitable institu
tions could hold their anniversaries where citizens,
irrespective of politics aud larties could assemble and
deyife or consult upon those schemes Of charity and
beneyolence in which they 30 much delighted, where
their musical societies could have their rehearsas and
anteTtainmeLm; N sno,, there the o,7sam ard re.
lined citizens could assemble for any benevolent or
aristic purpose This want was now supplied in the
Academy of Music. Being one of the Building Com
mittee il would not be in good taste for him 10 speak
In pIaise Of ito construction Tut there the edce stands
and the public can judge for themselves. He remarked
that as the entertainments which would be given
within that building could not expect to have tran
sent population for their support followed that those
performances would indicate the taste and moral tone
of the citizens of Brooklyn inasmuch none could
be given which they did not support. lie hoped,
therefore, that they would come forward and
by their frequent attendance, sustain the Direc-
torn in encouraging the highest order of musical and
artistic excellence. lie stated that the edifce
entirely the work of Brooklyn mechanics, and he
happy 10 know that it was a work Of which each and
every one Of them might be proud. lie admitted how
ever that the Directors had far h0nored NewYork
az select the architect from their midst but that was
not because Brooklyn wac lacking iii sklfnl crafts
men Of that ilk, but they had deemed II advisable to
patl oise their sister city 10 that extent Thanking
The ladies and gentlemen for their attendance, Mr..
Cbittenden considered the Brooklyn Academy of Music
safely launched upon the tide Of public favor, and
retired.
The musical performance then proceeded as per pro-
programme, TO the entire satisfaction Of all present.