The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-16
Theatrical.

THE 0PERA--M'He Audi6eyt.-The attendance
at the Opera was slim Monday evening,
owing in great measure to the Indictment
weather, but the undaunted lovers of good music
could be seen listening with deep attention to
this wsrmest effusion Of the composer, Masse,
Galathea." At the urgent prayer of PggndLi0n
to Venus, the statue conceived by his genius and
chiseed by his skill, he'd no sooner become in
spired with the fire of life than Mile Audbert
proved that she was possessed of the genius of a
genuine actress. As the bidding came from the
lips of her enamored modeler, her eyes spanked
with vitality her beautiful head and form assumed
the most graceful attitudes, and che descended
with undulating motions from the pedestal TO
utter her cry Of joy at finding herself an animated
beng. The song was weak, however, aud the
first act was saved only by the fine acting and be.
vitching coquetry of the blonde contraIto not
forgetting the prestige of pretty face, a youp-
tuous bust, and other forms, advsntaged by the
elegance and hghtness of her Hoid, which on
this occasion was pinned little lower than on
former ore, and disclosed less Of her feshings.
The curtain rose for the second act. Mile Au
dibertDow appeared in full possession Of the sodl
which the Goddess of Love had breathed in her
marble breast. The scene between her and Ga.
nynlede was rendered with commendabe
naivete, and the trio which followed between them
and Midas eyinced signs Of the warmth reserved
for the chdnson O. bOlre which Gdlathed sang as
though each note had been infused into the gen.
erous and exhilaratng wine which she slipped az she
sang. Her whole countensnce at this moment
seemed illumined with fame of passionate love,
her eyes humid with tears of pleasure, and her
whole frame impressed with tremulous emotion.
Truly, she was grand. and the last note had not
expired on her lips before a thunder of applause
called her to repeat her song. Mile Audibert has
certainly proved that she possesses vocal quail.
tiles of the highest order and that her knowledge
OF music is not so limited as might be judged by
what we had seen of her previously. II behooves
her, therefore, TO give little more study to her
parts which will result in more color and tone TO
her voice and DaediOde the appreciation of a kind
public. sg ir- alt. 81. .. 81. -sIr.-l.. y ?
Meyerbeer's great opera, "The Huguenots,n
was sung to brilliant house on Tuesday
evening, and will be repeated again tomorrow.
Lambele, Fauschetti, Seguin. Picot, Lechevalier
Van HuffieD, Dapin, Deere and others will appear
Secure your seats early if you desire to witness
this remarkable performance.
NARIETIES-There was, in spite OF the disagree.
able weather. large attendance at the Varieties
last evening to witness Mr.. Jefferson ia his inimit-
able personation of Rip Van WinkLe. The scene
10 the last act, where the old man, awakened from
the sleep OF twenty years. eDdeavors, for while
yainly, to reconcile himself to the changes which
time has wrought, and then, by o gradual yet
painful transition, comes back out OF the dark
ness into the light of recollection and recognition
appeals patheticaly TO the feelings OF an audience
and constitutes, In our opinion, the Gro wing
beauty Of the performance. The piece will be
repeated every evening this week.
ct. CHARLEs-hr. Forrest played OAelo last
evening, wildly delinisting the agonies and
Coubts OF the victim of jealousy. HIS facial ex.
Piesslonsy uhoer some OF the pangs occasoned by
the artful insinuations Of the villain Ldgo were
horrible in their reality and earnestness. Hardly
less can we admire the impersonation Of the latter
character by Barton Hill. rare conception of
Shakspeare's deepest villain, is his. All the craft
aid ueaehery OF IGg0, were shown In his lurking
ganees, bis deceitfal smile. his exultng laughter
a. step by step he led his victim on to despair.
Miss Lille as Desdezn0nd, acted gracefully and
above all, naturally. We have heard but one
opinion expressed with regard to the admirable
support which she renders IN her various inner.
sonauons. Ar. Barry, who made his first an pear
ance, and In the character of Cassie. NAV also be
spoken of with commendation
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Delahanty and HeuQler
continue their amusing Ethiopian define atoms This
eyening-contributng two of their choicest selec-
IONS 10 an entirely new programme, which is an
nounced Tor the occasion. Besides these Miles
Leah and Kate Wood appear in the dance, Ste yart
and Miss st. Clair sing. the Miacos perform their
scrobatic feats, and Ryman, Carter and Blo0dpood
appear in an olio Of eccentricities The burlesone
Rip Van Wrinkle" will conclude the entertain.
meut. II -
ENATIoNAL THEATER Vocal and Instr,,nent1f
conceI.-Ine eagerly anticipated musical enter
lainmen. 10 De given under the direction of Mile
octave honey, for the benefit OF the Southern
soiders' widows and Orphans ASYLUM. comes Oh
ms evening, and bids fair to prove an occasion OF
unusual attractions. From a programme at which
We nave been permitted TO glance il appears thar
tne selections for the entertainment are judcious
ones, embracing, among others, the Grand March
nom Fsusf, arranged for twelve pianos ana FORTY
e'ghs hands, and two violin solos By the juvenile