The New York herald., 1868-03-23
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

The fifth Sunday concert at Steinway Hall lass
night introduced Miss Aida Topp, the celebr ted
pianist, who played 'Vase Etude," by Rai J,
very unnteresting composition, which In any Oh her
hands would prove failure and Liszt's well knU wR
transcription OF the Indian march from ''L'Ai RI
cane." Miss Topp's admirable playing drew In
each instance an overwhelming encore. Ardava nj
sang "Pieta Sgnor" In superb style, and MADAM he
Gazzaniga was warmly received In the "Mio Far
nandon from "Favorita" The orchestra played
three numbers Of Glucks "Pars ct Helene" Mid
Nights Dream,n overture to Or. Freischutz,
and the persian March," by Strauss, In It's usual
satisfactory manner.
ia Grande Duchesse,'' one OF the most successful
and popular operas ever produced In America and
which reflects the highest credit on Mr.. Bateman
for bringing out in such superior STYLE will be re-
placed on Thursday next by "La Belle Helene"
another OF Onenbachs merry sparkling works.
Consequently only three nights remain for those who
have not the real Grand Duchess Tostee having
from her indsposition to make up for lost
time and for her myriad admirers to pay her their re
spects for the last time "La Belle Helene will DO
produced in superb style.
The New York Circus will hate genuine sensation
this week. The Cynocephalus, a trained specimen OF
the gorilla, baboon or chimpanzee will perform
some extraordinary feats on horseback. Mr. Herbert
B. Williams OF the best English testers we have
had for years. will also appear.
The "White Fawn" OF course continues at Nibio's.
with Its bewidering ballet and scenery and excel
lent dramatic company.
At Wallack's the ever popular Rosedaen with its
splendid cast is still the reigning favorte on the
boards. - -
the week at the Bowery Miss Teresa Berry, q young
comedienne from California, Of whom report speaks
IN the highest terms Also the east slde WIN nave
dogs. -.
| week OF her brilliant engagement at the New York.
| She will essay the well known role OF Camille, In
which Matilda Heron has won her greatest trumphs.
| Chanfrau presents tonight at the Broadway new
| comedy by De Walden, entitled "JOe" In which he
personates four characters; Il It be eqnal 70 Sam"
there s doubt that this fav0rite theatre will be
SHumpiy Dampiy'" Fox pantom9,!ms, 4 stu run;
spectacle with pantomme 1t promises well for many
At Mrs. Conway's Park theatre, Brooklyn, f. L. Da-
venport plays Hamlet with Mr.. Conway as the Ghost
and Mrs. Conway as Ophelia. This is his farewell
The La Grange and Brignon Italian opera troupe
will give one representation OF Lucrezia Borga at
the BROOKLYN Academy ON Tuesday night.
Ole Bull the great volinist, win appear at Stein
way Hall on Tuesday and Saturday.
Kelly Leon's mfnstrels still keep the laughable
| buresque OF the .Grand Dutch 81 on the bills.
nounced at Buffers American theatre. Mr.. Ii. W.
Eagan, Ethiopian comedian, and Miss Jennie Eagan.
danseuse, are the latest arrivals ut this establish
new local drama, called the "Ballet Girls of New
York," % is the latest sensation Ion at Tony Pastor's
great an attraction at Hooley's Brooklyn, 10 be with
drawn. 1t will, therefore, be given every night this
Mr. E. Eddy plays the "Corsican Brothers. at the
Brooklyn Opera House tonight
The Brooklyn Academy was crowded on Saturday
night spite OF the storm, with the admirers Of the
| Grand Duchess This titled songstress viii prove
a dangerous rival to Plymouth church in popularity
1 acrosa the East river