The New York herald., 1868-03-21
Am u S E M E N T S .

ACADEMY OF MUSTC-DoniZetti's ever popular
opera, "Lucrezia Borgia," in which the darkest
scenes OF Italian history are faithfully photographed
In speaking music, was given last night before an
immense audience. Madame La Grange, Of course,
the heroine, and venture to say that there is
not an artist living at present, with the exception
perhaps OF Ttens (Gris being placed long since hOrs
de cOnsbdU, that unite the great tragedenne and
great prtDpd donna In this role like Madame La
Grange Her school of acting and singing leaves
nothing to be desired, and when after such long and
severe campaigning on the stage, she can produce
such an effect as she did last night we can only say u
Is the perfection OF art The rest OF the cast was In
general satisfactory, with the exception OF Susni,
who was completely hoarse, and whose Duke was not
that OF former days. Brignos romantic symphony,
" The Sailors Dream" was performed between the
second and third acts under the direction OF the
the form OF q ship OF flowers. It was repeated and
pleased the audience to an enthusiastic degree.
Robert lie Diable" will be given at the Matinee to-
day.
SrEINwAY HALI.-oLE BULLS CoNcERrs.-The
second grand concert of Ole Bull given last even
ing to house for which the seats were insufficient
He played on his Incompatible violin the "cantabhe
dOlorOso rondO giocOso,n ssThe Mothers Prayerr
and "Polacca guerriera," and was heartily encored
with the rendition Of each and compelled to give
something more No wonder his fiddle has carried
him triumphanty over the civilized world; for 1t is q
most wonderful fiddle, and from the manner I'm which
he caresses 1t and whispers to it. It is evident that
player and the instrument, and that they love
each other most romantically. But in addition to
this great violinist (who is a host in himself),
Ole Bull gave his audience the worth OF their money
in the songs OF Madame, including "Thou
art so near, and yet far" and the choice vocal
selections OF Mr.. Polak, including I'll Marinaro,n
and the Italian contributions OF Signor Severn,
including "Seciliano," from "Robertle Diable," and
Mr.. HofYnan's pretty English pieces, including the
Mocking Bird,n and Mr.. Morgan, the pianist's fine
execution OF the overture to MARTHA" concert
Of such varieties OF good things, In addition to rare
evenings entertainment from ole Bull himself, and
all for ST. course will ill the house rain, shine.
First matinee to-day at two O'Clock.
IRVING HALL.-Mrs. Nina Geary Fitzpatrick gave
concert at this hall last night, which was respect
ably attended and at which the following artists
were heard:-The fair b6neacfdtre, Miss Mary Lissen-
tone and composer; J. N. Pattison, the favOrite
pianist Brookhouse Bowler one Of the Sims Reeves
school of tenors. and Arthur Mathison, an excellent
elocutionist. The concert was thoroughly popular
one and the programme was innocent OF anything
in the line OF classical music, as the expression
IA used but nevertheless interesting in its way. At
all events II deserved better house and gave salts
faction to all present. for the applause and
| were enthusiastic II not vociferous.
PARLoR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. second OF q series
Of parIor entertainments given by Mr.. Augustus
Waters in the Cooper Institute, last night. An ap-
preciatve audience present and expressed itself
| well pleased with the entertainment. The programme
was sufficiently long 10 interest and the selections
we're well chosen. ''Hotspur's Description OF q
poui and "The vagabonds' were particularly well
| rendered As a reader Mr.. Waters is infinitely su-
pcrior to many who claim high positions as public
lecturers and speakers Casting aside the old, con.
ventona mannerisms, which invariably mar good
reading he rectes his selections with an easy grace
! which Is at once unaffected and natural.