The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
Oscar Pceif,er,. soir,e ,r,.,,,.,,

OScAT GksAntE,s GOlrte NiuStCufe.
Stecks Hall was crowded last night on occasion
OF the first soiree OF the above distinguished pianist
whose concerts in this city last year. after his return
from Rio Janero established him here as one OF our
leading artists. The programme comprised, among
other selections the brilliant and extremely DIM
cult "Poonaise In Il fat." by Weber, aud fantasia
on "Llcreza Borgiau by the pianist himself. In
both Of these pieces the broad Orchestra-like Wen
nese school OF playing OF which Mr. Pieifler Is per
haps the chief exponent In tins country, was heard
to the utmost advantage. Such school ID emf
nently suitable, In particular, for the works Of
Weber, and Is IN some degree relief from the gilt
,erlng tinsel and empty display o. some o. sns
contrato, sang some very good selections.
Theatrical and Musical Notes.
Mrs. Bowers performed the role or Leah in Phila
delphia.
Orleans.
Syracuse.
evolves at Bay" was produced last night at the
Arch theatre, Philadelphia.
Parepa-Rosa will visit Cincinnati with her con
certifying troupe on or about the 2lst inst
''N0bOdy's Daughter'' tonight In Portsmouth. The
heroine Is going the rounds in search OF her parents
MIR. Brainerd is announced to sing at New Haven
at the coming festival concert OF the Mendessolin
Society.
At San Francisco "The Black Book" has super
seeded 1.-THE Black Crook.n THIS shows an improve
ment In cover.
However great the political changes IN Germany
the state of music remains unchanged. Always the
same precision in execution, the same aiseSse and
the same metr0nOmical exactitude.
The concert in Jersey City which was To have
taken place last night has been postponed on ac-
count OF the weather until Tuesday, December 10.
Tarr nd M Cor MI will thana nm
The 'Black Crook' is served up in Mexico in orig-
nal style. The bandtta not only rob the passengers
but strip them OF their clothes stage full OF naked
passengers arriving at Touca q short time since
astonisned the natives.
wonderful tenor has been discovered ut Spa In
the person OF shepherd sixteen years old. Some
persons took an interest in the lad and placed HIM
under able masters ut Brussels and his progress is
so remarkable that he promises to eclipse some Of
the best known artists since the time Of Nourrt and
Duprez
Mr.. Henry Wall arrived per City of Antwerp, with
his English buresque company, said to be one OF
the best that could be produced IN Great Britain.
Miss r. Wednesday,, Miss Emma Grattan Miss Emily
Pitt, Miss Minnie Jackson and MISS Mary Pitt
At the communal theatre OF Turin mark OF re-
srect was rendered to Rossn on the evening OF the
10th ult. After the second act the curtain upon
the stage hung with black and the whole OF the
company, wearing Grape scarfs were perceived
standing round bust Of the deceased maestro.
The audience at once rose and remained uncovered.
while the orchestra played symphony made up OF
music from the "Gazza Ladra."
The author OF innumerable burlesques, Mr.. ii. J.
Byron, having latterly succeeded more lcgitlmatey
as . writer OF comedies and dramas OF real life Is
acting at the Theatre Royal Manchester England,
to crowded and appreclative audiences: The part
that Of Spraggs in elbow for Blow y and the unani-
nous verdict has been highly In favor OF his repre-
sentati0n, the theatre being nightly filed
The Able Franz Liszt's birthday was kept very
tremendously short time since at Rome. In the
morning there were special prayers In the church OF
San Andrea dele Fratte At eleven O'Clock Of the
forenoon the Cavaliere ROciOtn gave grand con-
cert In LiSzts honor at the D0ria Palace; the most
celebrated artists took part In It, and Lszt himself
presided al the piano. At five O'Clock In the after
Llszt received his friends and admirers at his
own residence when several works by himself and
others by Chopin were played.