The New York herald., 1868-04-06
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES.

The twenty-seventh Sunday concert at Steinway
Hall last night drew an immense house, both in con-
sideraon of the merit Of the artists and the excel
lence of the programme. Madame Gazzanlga sang
Dachauer's "Priez Pour Moi" accompanied by the
composer, and the finale from "Safro." Each
brought an encore, the second q double one. The
"Priez Pour Moi" impressed us more favorably than
at first hearing, for this occasion all the delicate
shades Of colorng and expression were brought out.
Leopold de Meyer played his charming waltz, "SOu-
venir d'Italie and his "Grand Duchess" potp0urri.
He appeared to much greater advantage than we
have heard him before this season. Sgnor Alban0
harpist, and large orchestra also assisted In the
concert. Madame Parepa-Rosa, the great prIma
DONNA and Carl Rosa one OF the first violinists In
America, give concert in this hall on Easter
Sunday.
There is not much novelty promised ut the theatres
for Holy Week. Many of the bills remain unchanged.
the public being perfectly satisfied with the feast
prepared by the managers.
Mr. Bateman keeps LA Belle Helene" still at the
French theatre bright and nourishlng as ever and
fully as attractive. "La Grande Duchesse" will be
presented to the Brooklyn people at q matinee on
Saturday.
At Wallack's "Rosedale" gives way for SOLVER
Twist" tonight, with fine cast but Mr.. Wallack's
play will be reproduced at matinee on Saturday.
The "White Fawn," OF course, Is still at Nlblo'e,
with her attendant ballet corps.
"Humpty Dumpty" performs his funny tricks and
transformations, usual at the Olympic and Is not
likely to depart for many weeks to come.
At Barney Williams Broadway theatre Chanfrau
winds up the last week OF his engagement IN ,Our
American Cousin at Home" Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
will follow next week In their admirable Irish and
Yankee speclaties and will no doubt, be warmly
welcomed after their long absence.
The New York theatre Is closed for repairs prepa-
ratOry to the production Of grand burlesque by the
An engagement has been made with Miss Fanny
Herring at the BOwery theatre where she Will appear
tonight in six characters.
new feature will be introduced this evening at
the Theatre COmique, in the person of Mr. William
Lingard from the London theatres, who represents
Photographic gallery OF celebrities, said to be very
wonderful performance.
German opera resumes its place tonight at the
Stadt theatre with "Der Freischuetz" and Nine. JO-
hansen, Hableman and Formes in the cast.
The dog-headed baboon continues his equestrian
feats at the New York Circus. He Is curious crea-
ture and pr0vOkes plenty OF fun
John BrOugham, after long provincial tour VIII
present himself this evening at Mrs. Conways thea
tire, Brooklyn, in "a Gentleman from Ireland" and
"King Powhatan," two OF his best characters.
Brooklyn is also enIivened this week with grand
circus and procession OF camels in. the streets.
fine time for the boys.
The minstrels present an amusing variety for the
weeks enjoyment. The san Francisco boys have
rare bill. Kelly Il Leon while they keep still on the
stage the favOre burlesque Of the "Grand Duchess"
announce number Of new pieces In their lively style
OF performance. Tony Pastor offers new musical ex-
travaganza, "Blue Beard In the Bowery," and other
varieties, including the capital clog dancing OF sam
COyer and his prO6gcs, some OF the best dancers In
America. Mr.. and Mrs. Blanchard and their won
derfu dogs appear at Buffers American theatre In
new play, "The Felons DOOM" ballet divertisse-
ment, with large troupe, follows. Hooley an
night In the person OF Fernando Fleury, musical
wonder" Everything at this house Is well done.