The New York herald., 1863-11-02
Musical.
THE OPERA.


given to much larger house than we expected 70 see,
owing 70 the very bad weather. Tho performance
most satisfactory.
Mme ortolani Brgnoli was 10 nne voice. and heard
to great advantage
Mazzoleoi, who the evening previous had sung the
arduous OF Gauco in Ione nevertheless In good
voice at the matinee. and sang and acted in his usual
spirited manner. BE was much applauded.
Bellin was a vehement both in voice and action
usual. and achieved his customary SUCCESS.
THE POPULAR MATINEE.
Mr.. Theodore Thomas Saturday concert well at
tended. despite the detestable weather.
Gotschaik played both alone aud aided by Mr. Harry
sanderso and he always does aroused the audience
the highest pitch Of enthusiasm We must say that
Mr. sanderson displays great talent in his playing with
Gottschak. We doubt whether that artist could find
any to accompany him brilliantly a. does Mr..
Sanderson.
The orchestra, under the direction Of Mr.. Thomas
played symphonies, overtures polkas and wazes most
agresably. Miss Rddell sang cavatina from "Sonnam
bula" and q romsnza from "Robert le Dabe." and
much applauded The concert was certainly success.
is be hoped that the weather will not always be
against Mr.. Thomas and that his audabe undertaking
may meet with the patronage It 30 fully merits.
BRooKLYN PHILHARMONIC.
The nst the Of this society took place
Saturday evening q the Academy Of Ausc Montague
street. The attendance was . perfect jam. At nvs
minutes past eight O'Clock not single seat 70 be had
in the house. and all The passage ways crowded
iucouvsnieut extent. An apology made for kiss
Kellogg, who ives announced to sing. This favorite
artiste was IN. she replaced by Mrs. Abbott, .
vocalist who rapidly gaining 10 the estimation Of the
public. The concert altogether gave great satisfaction.
Mr.. oRAU AND HIS ARTISTS. -
There troubles between Mr.. Grau and his artists
This delicate matter to touch upon, and wish 70
avoid giving offence where meant but the public,
who apprssd that Grau has returned naturally
anxious 10 know what his plans may be, and We
feel IL our duty to tell al know about them. There
that Mr.. Grau will engage Niblos theatre for
series Of nights and that he viii there To-
troduce to the New York public the "great
attractions" he has brought over with him.
prima donna, snstchsd a. il were from Naples
and Pssrmo-oh unfortunate cities the tenor stefani
and the baritone Morsl these latter being very well
known hero; also Nle Castr, who, we believe, 10 a.
ye. unheraded BY the trump Of fame but who possess
ses, Mr.. Grau assures N, "a 6ne voice." That he
thinks proved BY the fact that he has engaged her
for four years. The troubles alluded TO above proceed
from . Misunderstanding between Grau and his nrst
tenor, Brigpol about the engagement Of the latter
As we hear, the case 10 a. folows-Briguoli was en-
gagged BY Grau at salary Of sixteen hundred dollars
month, payable every fortnight 10 advancc--to com
mence the lst OF october ana I'd the 1st Of June.
Il s the LIST OF November, sad Grau has not paid
Brgno who win not sing until be receives his salary and
has placed his In the hands OF lawyer. We say
nothing for against; merely state the circunstance
which wi unless settled, dsarraDgs Mr.. Graus plans
Should the latter allow the intended suit 10 take place
We hear that BrgDoli will form combination with other
artists which viii rebound the benefit Of the public
So that out Of this operatc III wind We shall profit.