The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
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THE OPERA.-The operate week has COM
menced magnificently. On Monday we have had
"Trovatore,r in which Madame Audibert gave
new evidences that whenever she is SO inclined,
there is no limit to, not only the volume, bat to
the melody of her voice also. 20, ma patrie,u
was sung by her with pathos that we do not
wish 10 see excelled. We hope to hear her again
soon in her good mood. The performance of last
night consisted of Faust" and if the audience
was not large, il was at least brilliant and appre-
ciatiye. Mesdames Seguin and Fauschetd and
AessIs. Dsmianj, Lechevalier and Van Hufflen sur
passed themselves, and would have satisfied
Gounod himself, had he been present. Tomorrow
night one of the most conscientious and talented
artists Of Mr.. Alhaiza's troupe, takes his benefit
In Verdi's Jerusalem" a. Lombardi) in which he
will be assisted by Madame Audibert, Picot,
Lechcvslier, and all the talent Of the troupe. Mr.
Van HufHen has claims upon cur public which
will insure him q crowded house. The perfor-
nance itself will attract 90 odly number of peo-
pie who have not had the opportunity of listen
ing to Jerusalem" for many years.
STs CHARLEs.-An attractive entertainment is
offered this evening, under the auspices of Mrs.
Charles Howard Watkins and Mr.. Harry Watkins.
who will appear in beautiful domestic drama
entitled Smiles and Tears, or Mothers Prayer~
and in another piece, " The Adventures of Love
Letter." IN both Of which, wherever played, they
have met with enthusiastic commentators. We
shall look for large audience upon this occasion.
Trodden Down, or the Lest Cause is the title
Of an interesting drama shortly to be produced
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-The magic Illuminated
tableaux which were repeated last evening. elicit.
ed well meriied appreciation. We have rarely,
il ever, seen optical effects pleasing and beau
tiful as are some OF the pictures thrown in lines of
luminous light upon the curtain. The effect of a
falling snow storm in the Alpine scene is wonder
fully wrought. These tabieaux are to be repeat.
ed this evening, together with choice oio enter
tainment. Introducing the Clinetops, Miss Nellie
Taylor, the Miacos, Stewart and the others.
VARIETrEs.-Mr. Gomersal will have bene-
Fl. this evening, appearing as Fit in the Grand
Duchess Of Gerolstein,' character in which, la
the previous presentations Of the piece be has won
an enviable reputation. Throughout the season
Mr. Gomersa has been active in his e1orts to con.
tribute TO the entertainment of his audiences, and
we hope that the reciprocatior rendered him this
evening may be correspondingly ample.
The FILoMBNO FAREWELL CONcERT.-On Friday
evening, Senorita Josefina Filomtno will give. at
Lyceum Hall, her farewell concert, prior to her
departure from the city. II needs, we presume.
nothing more than this bare announcement 10 iii
the bsll with the admirers of this talented young
lady. Tickets and reserved sests may be obtained
at the music stores.
CRESCENT CRY MUsEuM-This place of resort
retains its hold upon pubic popularity, daily re-
ceiving crowds Of visitors. IL is located on st.
Charles street, between Common and Grayier. and
is always open from "A. NJ. to 10 P. N.