The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-07
ANU sements In tho CITY. M
THE BArENAN CONCERT AT THE AcADEHY OF

Aml scnents In tho City.
THE BArENAS coNcERr AT THE AcADExy or
~ aeaGrfnflt MUSIC.
There Is not certainly earth moro indulgsnt or
better naured people towards foreign visitors matter
what their pretensons and corresponding attanments
arc than the citizens Of New York and New England
Hesyate actor poet singer, painter mailing from
London Paris Italy, II at once onized here and the
most fulsome adulation paid him her. The claims Of
these people 70 public patronage and public favor i'm
medassly granted them, while they secretly chuckis
over their unexpected success and the total want
OF Discrimination shown by their admirers Many Of
them are justly regarded mediocre individuals In
Europe, but here . number Of foolish people can be
found to laud them 70 the skies great artists often
before they have opportunity OF seeing or hearing
them Such, regret to say has been the case regard
Ing Nademoisele Parepa of Mr. Bateman's troupe The
most extavagant expressions Of communication have
been used In relation TO her voice and style Of singing
al OF which expressions well calculated to excite
ndcule. pleasing voice Of moderate power clear
txsbvs, capable merely Of executing peculiarly Italian
musical passages correctly does not by any means en-
title Mile. Parepa to the rank Of an Alboni,
Cathsrne Hayes or Grid, yet We cannot discover
what further claims she possesses a. a comsacriee
Her medium register Of voice lacks that sympathetic and
beautifully modulted tone that characterized Cathsrne
Hayes in the ballad Her upper register Is remarkably
deficient IN the clear ringing notes with which Jenny
Lind initiated the nighngaies trl and Grsi cntranced
her audience. Mere vocal feats many OF which leave
dsagreeable impression or, at the most Of wonder
alone injudicious Of the potsmss.e sliding the
voice. and above all, the want Of that sympathetic
thrilling expression for which there Is no ade-
quate musical term, but which once heard is
never forgotten are the qualities for which
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II the smallest tIthe of such encouragement be-
slowed on native talent would not have TO look to
Europe for musical prodgies The programme last night
at the Academy of Music Of very superior charac
ter, comprising the best selections Mr. Levy has
a far chance OF becoming Kocnig's successor as
one Of the first cornet players in the world His
tonguing in trills and rapid movements does
not yet possess the freedom or complete abandn of
Koenig, but in addgio themes he Is unequaled
Carl Rosas violin solos attractive part Of the
programme Inferior to Jehin Prume In execution, Herr
Rosa surpasses him in tone and expression We never
heard Mr. B. Mills play better than last night, when
he dashed of Liszts brilliant Rakozy march No CON-
poser for the piano equal Liszt Thrc massive
ness with grace about even his salon music On the
orchestra pieces the finale the best 1t was the most
charming Of all overturcs, that Of Herolds Tampa.
THE sEssrLpErs CONCERT.
Last night q concert was given at the Germania As.
sembly Rooms by Mr.. Julius Sesscbcrg, an accomplished
baso prgamdo, whose appearance in this city Is Of
recent date Mr. Sesselberg assisted by the Aron
Society and series Of popular compositions were On the
programme; but notwithstanding all this the attendance
was exceedingly small BY the Arons several chorus
songs were acceptaby rendered. and the solos sung
Mr. Sessebcrg exted the enthusiasm Of bis friends and
admirers; but the great feature OF the musical pro-
he
Of Mr. Molienhauer, who in part first performed the
Fautasie y1raire and in part second the Adqgo and
Rondo. Two solos were acccptabiy rendered by Miss
Trin hut the pauo solos announced to be rendered by
Wolf were not given.
Most Of the compositions rendered were well executed
and It is therefore to hc The. HE Concert took
place Immediately ancr the holiday season Il may be
easily explained why tho result was not more favorable
PROVEN ABE = CONCERT OF THE TwENrY-sHcoND
REGIMENT. ta3e
The regular promenade ceuccrt Of the Twenty second
regiment was held at the armory, Fourteenth street.
near Sixth avenue last evening and was as Is usual at
the select OF that organization, attended
By highly fashionable party OF ladies' and gentlemen
The music was charnng and therefore deserving Of the
numerous encomlums which were paid by tho audience
thereto. r.. w 90 ~ W Al Il
rwEvrv.rH,xp REGIMENT PROMENADE CONCERT.
Twenty third regiment took place last night at the
Brooklyn Academy Of Music This concert like the pre-
ceding ones conducted In quiet and socabe man
ncr and was attended by numerous gathering OF tho
fashionable people OF Brooklyn. feature in these
promenade concerts u that they are devoid Of all un
necessary fornay that every person can enjoy the
nne music and the merry dance. These anairs have
been an ssinstitution" of theirs.
WOODS TUg.rEK.
The opening Of M. George Woods new theatre, on
Broadway Opposite the st. Nicholas Ho'eb viii posi-
lively take place Monday, the 18th inst This
establishment has recently undergone extensive aud
thorough repair enlargement and in some places entire
reconstruction all calculated add TO the seating capa
city Of it, auditorium the comfort and scccmmo
dation OF los promised patrons Mr. r. s. Chanfrau IL 70
appear IN q new comciy by Mr. DcwsIdcn entitled the
Balloon Wedding and he will be assisted by The vel
known and scientific gymnasts and athletes, the HanIcn
Brothers. six In number with an efciept covps dromd
tge and corps DE- ballet The piece IL IL understood, vii
be put upon the stage with Manager Woods accuftomed
generous outlay and attention 20 details With Mr. Chan
frau In the leading and with the novelty OF the in
Production Of the eymnass, actual drap.rfis prsor~
the Balloon wedding hardly fail in Attracting a
large and audiences have heretofors
erected Sam 81 the Broadway theatre. The eventfu
commencement Of Woods theatre WILL II has beer
predicted mark another Of Improvement In the char
| scter OF metropolitan places Of amusement
j 8 Nssaees 81 new Publae ats0ns-
The following 10 Q complete iiss Of The new publica
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