The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-19
opERATIC AND THEATRICAL.


Musical.
We have as yet no good tidngs to impart as regard
tn resumption OF Manager Grau's grand season IL
hoped that during this week the artists may report the
selves ready for duty bu. as yet the.ma'er 'emalns
uncertainty ana the likely to lose its att aC
tivenegs if only from tie dsappoiniments aud delay
which the gbc are enduring in this matter Manage
aa holds back for purpose Of producing the grea
works he promised the commencement OF the season
R rather than tan this design he closes the Academy
NJ. arc inclined 10 think that he is losing valuable time
th4t he Is depryins OF coveted enjoyment-an'
We most distinctly deem half loaf bette
than not any bread At all. We FEEL as
surei that the public would paloniee sncl
% cras s'E uani," s'il Trova,orc," "Pouio, and
they familiar WITH while awaiting the pro
ducon 0. novelties. We think Manager Graa should no.
OIL EMO eatlroy because lac cannot render
overwhelming and hall be pleased 10 q al that during
tbs week the .cAdemy viii be once more opened 70 US
patrons.
We understand that Signor Bsnoll and Signora Logni
are quito e,overea-the former, however, bong unwa
ing TO make an positive engagement to appear upon
given night fearing he might disappont the public Lei
hope the clear, BRIGHT frosty weather we arc now
enjoying wi Grive away the dark clouds which
have hoverea Academy Of Music and enable the
manager his with ecdt IL IS really
annoying analizng to have such bcvy OF artists as
Iorini, Kefo-g Cuerrabcila Corder, Norens, Maccl
lcrri Amolio and Susin all quite prepared to charm Us
with sweet sounds, and yet the portals Of temple 10
music Dramatically slosed. The public assert tn /
tho cog the wheel the impeachment is Sgnor Brgnol
II So I'll artist feel proud Of his influence upon
New York pera eoors. We hope 10 Will hasten 70
his entire recovery aud the subsequent
nencemeut OF tac season.
The rel, children gave on Wednesday evening last
their first concert at Dodworths Hail. assisted by Mrs
tiara BrinEerhoa, Mr. Wm. Castle and other tavore
artists. The per omance OF the Brothers Bretto aged
scyeu eleven and thirteen years, Was really exlraordna
rg. Their mastery OF the instruments they play so
perfectly is wonderful Bernard and Emil executed
yioln duett by Molleuhauer with so much nerve and
en- merit tue continued applause they received.
Master Richard, aged seven, played solo upon the
cCrnet-a pisin-the umcnt being almost large
himself-wih perfection OF detail which rivalled the
performance OF The most experienced artists We com
mend their econd concert which takes place next We'd
nesday evening Dodworths Hall, to the patronage OF
The public.
The second soireee Of chamber music OF WIN. Mason
tn codorc takes place Tuesday evening
al Todworth'> Hall.
Some dents OF the General Theological Seminary,
who lately gave successful concert for the benefit Of
their chapel fund, WILL assisted by of the best
amateur talent OF the city, sing in Irving Hall Friday
evening January 80, few choruses by Cherubni Rosn
and Mendlessohn. Madame Clara NJ. Brnkerhof and
Miss Mary Hawlsy, well known in the musical world
have generously volunteered their services Messrs
Johnson (of DR.. Muhcnberg's church) Trast. Frsbec
Simpson, Camp, Goode and Morrow, with many others
win assist. Mr.. Apy, the celebrated vionist will be
there Mr. Berge the organst of the church OF ST. Fran
els Xavier has c, nsentcd to preside at the piano.
MISsrRELs.
Bryans' coarue their Each evening their
hall crowced to oveIa wing, their mirth-provokiug
an ATT fiOu IN tknao
wishing 10 pass away an hour or two pleasantly.
Woods Hall s well patronized, the house being filed
each night. Tho e ormance is really most attractive
The may DO said Of Buckleys sorenadsrs, who
certainly obtau fair share of the public patronage.
FoREIiN..
verdi's opera "The Force Of Destiny still creates
the same Juror at the st. Petersburg Italian Oper,
which marked ITS first appearance. The Gar, al
a mark Of his great approval OF tho composer.
merit, has conferred upon him the Cross Of st
Stansiaus. honor before granted TO any
military or political dgnitares. Tamberlik and Grazi
ami have added to their extended fame by the spendit
performances OF their roles in this work.
In Paris the great excitement produced by Adens
Patti stl keeps at its zenith. The young artist has be
the of admiration which almost approaches
fanatcism II is true that Of the older critics there
past the Influence Of the young artists charming
and beautiful eyes, carp at her Innovations and shake
trils and rouadeS which have become hackney cd
by long and continued but they overlook tho fact
that very daring in this production Of something
novel something original lies the secret Of her
A Paris critic says upon this subject
II in this rcnovatng OF genius that the great
charm Of Nile. PATHS singing and the secret OF her
wonserfui success really lie. We may quote nion
against all such which ought to carry conviction
with --namey, that Of 4 Gran Maestro, Rossin him.
self. The great composer has heard her with delight,
and expressed his feelings with all the generous cnhu
siam Of true genius, winding up with an emphatic
and most special caution against listening to tho
advice and opinion Of the class Of critics speak Of
eLet her not seek the style OF Nine. A., OF Nine.
B. but let her continue 10 sing she does like Adc
lima Patti, and she will stand alone. Her triumph Is
sured Other musicians OF ominence expressed the very
opinion the first night OF her appearance in Paris
afraid Of the host OF professors who surround theatres
and who persuade themselves that music is emily to be
learned in this city, aud this 10 spite Of all daily evil
dence to the very contrary II only fair however to add
that they scarcely fail to accompany their under
growl with full admission Of tho fascination Of
ner aud nachess powers Of execution.
new baritone has appeared In Paris in the "Matri
rnonia Segreto." lie not very successful.