The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-13

Mr.. LEo WHATS CoNcxRr.--Our readers have
all of them in the past few dsys heard more or less
of the distinguished pianist and orRanist. Mr.. Leo
leans bis home has been hailed with 80 much
pleasure. Last evening, as an Introduction 10
that public with which he is soon to become Ia
miliar. Mr.. Wheat gave grand concert. Deter
mined that this, his first appearance IN the Cres-
cent City, should be one wcfthy of his own fame,
and the acknowledged critical ability OF
those who we're to form bis audience. he ot-
tanned to assist him the very best amateur talent
that our city can afford. The Mendelssohn Quar-
tette, Mr.. Farmer, Carlo Patti. Mr.. Braun. Miss
G-s, all well known to the musical public. were
announced as his coadjutors on the occasion. The
full orchestra of the French opera was engaged,
and ae if to make all things complete, the ball
room of Odd Fellows Hall was selected as she
place. With all these favorable auspces and the
well known desire of our people to render sub
stantial encour agement to genuine TALENT In what
ever shape it presents itself. we were not sur
prsed, last evening, on entering the hall just az
the overture commenced. to find it nearly hied by
an audience comprising the most intelligent por..
ton of our community-people who, judges OF
good music, are Just those before whom fine
musician would be delighted to perform. Toe
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Grand Concerto in nsor with Orchestral Accompaniment
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For us to say that full justice was done to each
item on the programme, would not be to fairly
ard fully give TO each performer the credit de-
served. The singing of Miss G--s was excel.
lent her rending of the aria from "L'Africaine"
being particularly noticeable. The Quartette
were, of course, good. Mr.. Braun. in his violon-
deservedy high reputation he bears, and. in fact,
added new laures 10 his crown. His playing was
remarkable. For Mr.. Wheat himself, the fame
Of his excellence. vi bich had gone before him.
had prepared his audience to be severely critical
upon him; that unless he really deserve CON-
mendaton be should not receive it. But this dis
position extended no further than the desire to be
strictly just. and was tempered with an inclination
to make every allowance which could fairly be
asked. Mr.. Wheat's reception was very warm.
When he appeared on the platform to take his
seat TO play the grand concerto, he was welcomed
with hearty applaufe. We shall not attempt here
TO dilate upon his pecuarties of style or to name
his many excellencies or TO count his defects-
10 be said that there was but one opinion IN the
audience and that was that he had fully answered
every expectation, and this was the highest
praise that could be given him. His execution OF
some Of his pieces was magnificent. He seemed to
be able to produce what sound he wished from
the instrument on which he played, aud in various
instances lin the soil in particularly they were
very beautiful.
lhe whole affair was complete success. and If
II is to be accepted as token Of what Mr. Wheats
future concerts are to be, we imagine that but
few of the music lovers Of New Orleans will miss
any of them. In this connection we would state
that he has formed musical society, OF insro-
mental and vocal artists, from among the first tai
ent of the city, and will give series of six cas-
sicsl concerts through the winter, full particulars
| of which will be published very shortly. The Sc
ries OF six concerts will be five dollars.
We congratulate Mr.. Wheat on the success
which has attended his first appearance, and hope
and believe that II Is an augury OF good Tor his
future. We are glad, too, that he will be perma'
| Dentiy with US. We have now number OF tat
ented artists, of which but few other cities can
boast, and we are happy to chronicle such an sd
diiicn TO them as Mr.. Leo Wheat.
| VARIETIEs.-Tbe fourth representation OF "Un'
der the Gsslight," at the Varieties last evening
wss witnessed by another large and enthusiastic
] audience. The piece will be repeated this even
/ ing and at the noon matinee tomorrow.
ST. CHARLEs.-Ben DeBar as Bob Acres. and
| Marx Smith Sir anthony, In Sheridsns grea
| comedy of 1.-The Rivals,n appeared last evening
1 before an audience muCu bmhntr tndu tuc uicEiss
| of the performance demanded and we're admra
bly, sustained by MIR. Pope as Capt. absolute, Misl
| Osborne as LYDIA LGngt6sh, and Mrs. Rosewood
| es Mrs. NdldproD. The comedietta entitled
1.-The Pretty Horse breaker" in which Miss Bells
| Hewitt appeared Bella St5nystde. concluded
| the entertainment. Tonight The Lady Of Lyons
ard the fsrce Of 1.-THE Artful Dodger" will consti
tute the programme.
| ACADEMY OF MusIC.-A rare bill OF attraction
was offered last evening, and the merits OF the
vsrious performances were emphstically pro
nounced upon by the-audience. Nile Turnoir
swinging fifty feet in mid air, repeated her won
derful trspeze sct and Szollossy sgaln produced
his beautiful ballet advertisement, " The Mexican
| in Cadiz." The usual variety of songs and dances
humorous and otherwise, were given, and thI
| entertainment concluded with new melodrami
in one act entitled ''Kenrich kavansugh, the Rob
Der of Galway" The same programme will o.
| repeated this evening and at to morrow's matinee
On Monday we have the first presentation OF tn
| burlesque "White Fawn."
AMEs's EEHAGERIB AND CIRCUs.-Miss Lucill
Watson, the dashing equestrienne. has, since he
| arrival won hosts otadmrers among those VIII
have trod the sawdust and certainly merits all III
praise that has been bestowed upon her. johnny
| Lswton too, must be mentioned as the funniest Q
all funny clowns, and the Miaco Brothers, as gym
nasts never fail to receive their full share OF az
pause. In addition to the ring performances, on
NAV see rare collection of wild beasts and bird
constantly on exhibition. Entertainments ar
g,ven daily at noou and In the evening.