The New York herald., 1862-10-27
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL.

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engaged artists Madame Gusrrabella Mademoisele
Corder Miss Stockton ana young contralto recently
arrived from Cuba, with Brignoi. susini and Amodio
In addition 70 the above the services OF Madame rorin
Whiting, Miss rsrotis Patti. Miss Reog aud Mr.. william
Castle the tenor have secured or . Few pghls
a. IL 50 far as the .nnel of the troupe concerned
!. ms bsTegarded satisfactory with aac exception
tho ah.c Com the list of Madame dAngri next e
APP H. the hest Sonira.to upon lhe stage, and whose
| omr9sra "tls go VII and beauty" principle o.
sci ior adopted by Nr. crau affords nc excuse
for We trust that ho YIN aso bear IN NINA
that in regard D. the oth de,aNs OF his euterrisc the
puhiic vil nCi be satisfied with ste siipshod arrange
ments nat have characterized opera<e representations
for several past. The choruses vnd orchests
have been ~'crb-d. and a marked reforms IN noh wm
be necessary TO hbsa! patronage o. part OF
opera gers No. that IL understood that tho siAascr
has obtaned the Academy and the artists on his own
terms, no allowance VIII bo os.de for amy drawbacsFM
these respects Moreover, he will do well TO rccal sct
that he has formidable competitor in tho German Opera
which 10 rapidly growing in popularity from tho artistic
eatesprise and careful administration OF it able
ducior Mr. Anschutz. We trust thns Mr. Grsu will for
his sake, take these suggestions into consideration
We approve Of his commercial prudence but matters
OF al, TINS must have limit.
The new piece, Bosom Friends which was produced
on Monday at Walacks partakcs more OF the nature c
q drama than Of a comedy. In plot, dialogue and dc
velopment Of character possesses all the elements of
the former the denoucment alone bringing within the
classification claimed for it. Admirably cast, snd played
with the spirit infused by audience prepared 70 wei
anything in the shape OF novelty, hs nco1grucs
not noticed, and its actual merits obtained more
than due share OF appreciation. Tho advantage of
having piece produced undcr tasteful and ssful direc
tion exemplfed than in the Of This
comedy. It owes everything W the manner in which
has bcon brought out; and IL 1t has been decdsd
success. tho critics pronounce IT, 1t only
goes 10 prove what have often assorted, tina.
Mr. waack can mako Of any dramatic orudt,ss that he
chooses 70 take hand effective and popular material for
his theatre. Tho piece has been played several times
large and increasing audiences. and it stands
again the bills for this evening and every second ugh
this week.
Ths play produced a. EAura ksens's cn the same
night had similar good fortune. Although Frcnch u
origin. has been skifuIy adapted to our stage
that 1t bits the popular fancy and satisfies equally those
who look tor refinement Of wit and those who expect
broad humor in comedy qualities not easily combined
The hero Of the picce, played By Mr.. Blake, quite
gem in it's way, whilst the subordinate characters
excellent their adaptation 70 the main obectthat
OF bringing into broad relief The eccen.rices dis
resses Of the fussy old fellow iu his matrimonial nov
atearc relatively almost well cast. The title OF the
piece:No .est for the Wicked"-isa little forced
ing the spice OF rralics developed Monsieur Genet
is Of the very mildest kind The straciiveness OF the
caption is, however sufficient faf any inconsist
ency which presents in this regard. As prcdictod
tho is nightly growing Ia favor, and will continue on
the bills As long itexhbts this escendo tendency.
on Monday and Wednesday Nc Forres, repeated his
popular character Of aracus the dcsely packed
houses THAI have followed up all bis performances On
Friday ne appeared In CLAUDE Menote IN .The Lady o'
Lyons" par, which, though Offering many points of
;nteress can evcr rank with his other impersousions
THIS evening he plays the character again. Tomorrow
Mir Hackct winds up has engagement with bene6, in
which he will perform the grca, Fasts the dr part
Of King Henry w. On Saturday Miss Matilda Heron opens
Camille" and will play the alternate nights with
Mr. Forrest. Tho rocsiyn Academy has been taken by
Mr.. Wheatlegh Tor sercs o, performances these two
distinguished artists, each appearing the of agts
Ablcs. The first performance Of Mas Matilda Heron
tbs other side OF the wntcr nxed tho 10th
month.
Mr. Booth has been pAxing Rchelau Zoe hoascs
ali the week, with the exception OF Thursday. when h
appeared in Richard the Third, character 10 which,
although he has many sdnrsrs. he does not. our
opinion, come up ~ tie level Of his previous per
Soruances This evening and tomorrow hc appears
Romeo Mrs. r. y. Conway playing Julie, aud her husband
1ierouiio
The most notstio feature At tho Go,tscaaik concerts
the past week ha been .thc debut or tonor, Mr,
William ttste, VINO nAS u voice OIL very Une Quahty
ranging from N fat and remarkahiy sweet |
IN tone. Hs is . pupil OF Sgnor Abei'a, ana |
considering tho shoot time (threc mouths, has
boon dnee hts tuition, h,s ACCOMPLISHED wonders IN
formation Or his STYLE 81 favorable the impress
cr-led oy his Staging that he at engaged by
Mr.. Grau Tor bis troupe. He vii. his AS, ap
Ic.rance in "krranin
welcome u, vsty pr,Nght ou, Inst eek the
German Opera l,oieidieas beautiful. though aln,s, OH
Of PRODUCTION in this country and greW
srcsed IN placing It uIoa the st,ge II has many s,9k
linz, melodies, the Instrumentation shows the hni OF
a master Madame JohiDnsrn in the Princess added 20
,bc highly favorable impression wsich her other per
iormaneos hsd created. She is careful and ennsccn
tious art,st, and eyorythins which sho attempts
is satisfactorily executed. Madame Rolrer. one
OF thu must piquant and agreeable q actresses.
sustained the role Of the page, 70 whch
her hy play and crscct vocaizstoa icnt additional
traction. Tbc Trcabadour song, the charming mn
ia the opera. was twice encorcd There is grand
pas der tho third act. which oatay dsucAd by
W. wiethc and Me Costa Thslour. The cpera has been
given twice iocrowdcd audiences. and will he ts
{. sning On Saturday Der frosciuz' vcn Zoe hs
third time. The scientific but beautiful mrsic OF the piece
wax full justice by Mesdameg JSnansseu and Rot.
ter repeatedly cnoored Adams popular OPERA
"is postlien De fonumesu.' will be produced wed
pcsay with excellent 1he MUSIC o this piece IS
ghi. but pleasing, end belongs 10 the repertoire q
tte oaera ,oini9zc. i,eethovens tine oIers, "fi.
cw," Is u preparation and Siu shortly be
Brought ot. II may bc well I" add thai the seyiar
opcra ozhts this establishment Monday, woiues
dl. Friiay aud Saturday. The sacred c,ocefts which
lake place every sunday have . great success.
A musical phenomenon has recently arrived is This
c,ty whse performances the pisnoiarte are exciting
quite sensation Mic rercss csrreno, the little lady in
question Is from Venezuela. and Is only eight years old
Her education h,s hitherto been confined To the
her father and other amateur musicians. She
"a pretty sud Intelligent little creature. aud is
ii every rcspcc, ike child Of hcr agc ex
cert ia her performances. sh. pays tho works ct
ghslbefg Prudent Gora ind c.her madsfn composers
Ilriliia o. rsncnii.n That IS IrnlY ldrfini