The New York herald., 1862-02-10

color The quality Of the sound produced is that which
shows moro than anything else the superiority OF
tho executant In the way that painter becomes
remarkable for certain effects Of color that are bis own
80 does each truly great pianist possess qual'y o'
tone that raises him above the multitude, and has
direct relation to the Of his talent is here 'n
Gottschak preemnent His genius indeed is SO marA
ed that II deserves be regarded exceptional pro-
found study Of the pedals and the suggestions OF an mex
hanstble taste have enabled him TO discover ne"
effects Of sonorty 20 produce new quahty oi Tone
These frequently exquisite that they demand 'ne
most cultivated and sensitive audience 10 appreciate
them proper value but once understood they ex-
plain the Of that wonderful popularity which Mr.
Gottschak has always enjoyed in the most refined
society OF the Old World. With him, too, the
sense of phrasng is clear, never surcharged with
5russueve marred by crude TRANSITIONS
bat forever homogeneous, ana suggestive OF musical
discourse in which, whilst the song clearly predom
nant never obscures the deep hanones Of the accom-
paniment The arabesques, too, with which he fills the
Of his charming caprices strike the with pu
ry and tenuty truly marvellous The secret Of Cots
chaks pre- ernineneo composer and pianist is simply
that he s Of Cosmopolitan taste, and has not ike
most pianiss narrowed his ind the paltry limits OF
the keyboard. With the versatility for which Americans
remarkable he has carried his studies into variety
of arts and sciences bearing from each increased
elevation Of thought. Nor has he neglected literature.
For many years Mr. Gottschak has been contributor to
the leading periodicals ef France and Spain, writing not
only the topics of the moments but abstruser sub
jecs For what he las been recognized in Europe he may
surely expect TO be received with favor here lie must
be appreciated if he is only understood.
Forrest commences on Monday, with King Lear
series of eight performances at the Brooklyn
Academy of Music All the bost in the house
secured for tho opening night and places have been
in vhole of
This promises we'll.
The fourth Of the "soirees Franchises sakes place
Tuesday Irving Hall. NJ Juigne secured the
services Of Mile Salembier, charming young actress
aud vocalist who will sing this occasion ala Mere et
hEnfant, y dramatic by Victor Hugo. Arrange
being made to give for the next subscription
series Of operettas and operas comques There will ne
produced in succession OF this class OF pieces Grada
"Les Deux Avengesn y "Ia Rose de 81. Fleur' and ESa
Maitre dc Chapelle subscription iist is about to ee
opened in Brooklyn and if il is successful the company
viii give six Of these agreeable performances there.
At the New Bowery there will be given this evening
the grand legendary drama, 1.-THE Earthquake, tae
Spectre Of the Nle.'
The levees Of Commodore Mutt at Barnum's draw
ug the town. He is really, exaggeration apart, very
extraordinary specimen, both physically and mentally,
OF miniature humanity.
Dan Rice has extended his engagement at Stcknsy's
house is excellent.
There is change IN the bills az either Hooley's
Bryants.
nr. G. Cotton gives exhibition of the effects a |
laughing gas nitrous oxide the human sabjec, at tho
Cooper Institute, this evening.
Miss Baeman has been playing to crowded houses as
Julia in tho Hunehback, and Parttenia in 'Ipgomar'
at the Boston Museum.
John Drew, the Irish actor entering upon his fifth
week at the Arch street theatre, Philadelphia.
General Tom Thumb is exhibiting in the West.
Mr. Vim. Fleming has leased the Howard Athenaeum
Boston, and opens this evening with London As
surance.'
The 81. James Hail. Buffalo the old Eagle street thea
tre) has been burned to the ground
GERMAN THEArRIoAIs-' Orphcus in der UBterweIt,"
new comic opera, by onenbach, was produced at the
Stsdt theatre with great last week. Owing tho
favor with which ii received il will be continued
on the bills for some time. The piece brought out
with all the advantages Of scenery and properties.
The stoerenfried,' by Roderch Bensdx prcpara-
ton, aud will shortly be produced
FOREIGN.
Mr. Gyo has returned to London from Paris, where he
has been for time completing his preparations for
the forthcoming Royal Italian Opera campaign Covent
Garden. II is by no means certain that her Na,estys
theatre will open under NJ Bager acting for Nile Sarol
ia. Lord Wards conditions for the lesseeshp are so
onerous that the Spanish specua,or still fighting them
Nile Ttens denies that she Is engaged TO sing prury
Lane theatre in Italian opera. Mr. Lnmey hos Giugini
engaged to him, together with sgnora Galet,i.
drama in three acts, entitled "Sef- Made :" has
been successfully produced tho 81. James theatre
London. IL is adaptation from The French by Mr.
George Nining.
The London Morning Tos has the following tribute to
the merits Of Mrs. W. j. Florence, the American nc
actress is sister to Mrs Barney VIII
liams, and possesses intellectual gifts not unlike those
which have deservedv rendered her relative ropuar
Mrs Florence has hisrionic talent OF high order and
acts with ease, spirit and intelligence. Tie quality Of
her humor Is not strained II Is free hearty alb ndant
perhaps not quite refined it might be,
but always genuine and Cordial
Mr. Howard Govers operet,a, s'Once Too Often -
has met with marked success al Drury Lane theatre
Ben Woods Novel.