The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-14
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
Madame Parepa- Rosa,s Concert.


Madame Parepa.ROsa concert last evening
attracted q large audience, and the lady herself
was received with much enthusiasm. Madame
Rosa is one OF the few really great singers now
before the public, a, she is deservedly favor
ite in this city, where musical talent of ehe first
order is always sure of a hearty recognition.
The entertainment last evening was one OF the
most brilliant OF its kind that has been given
here for long time. The programme was ex-
oelent, and the artists who supported Madame
Rosa acquitted themselves in manner to
satisfy the most critical demands. The only
irregularity was caused by the non arrival of
Sienor Ferranti's dress coat, which caused him
to delay the commencement of the concert
for some time, and obi ged him, after all, to
appear in his morning dress. The audience was
good -natured, however. and as the singer
exerted himself with effect TO deserve their
good opinions. they did not take into considera'
ton the nice point of etiquette involved In the
difference between a bob-iailed coat and a
claw-hammer jacket.
Madame Rosa returns to us from a grand tour
on the Pacific coast and through the Western
states, where she has everywhere been received
with the utmost enthusiasm. Her voice is as
fresh pure and expressive as ever. Her bril-
liant execute of"Wie nahte mir der Sodium
mer," from Der FreiSchutz, called forth an
core, in answer to which she saug the ballad OF
the second part of the programme, was also cH
cored. and Madame Rosa gave an Irish air, II
Know he Loves me Dearly" and "Coming
Through the Rye" In the laughing trio, IVA
dasi via di qua" with Signor Ferranti and Mr..
Brookhouse Bowler, which concluded the per-
formance, her delicious voice was heard with
the best effect
The honors OF the evening were shared with
Madame Rosa by Mr.. j. Levy, the English cor
net player. This gentleman fully deserves all
the encomiums which have been passed upon
him. and the brilliancy, delicacy, and feeling
which characterized his execution delighted as
we'll as sstonished his hearers. Mr.. Levy's per-
formauce of the "Exile's Lament was encored,
md he gave the Carnival of Venice" in q
manner that would scarcely be thought posi-
BILE on the cornet. "His Levy -athan Polka"
was also encored
Signor Ferranti confirmed his reputation as
one OF the first Duffo singers of the day, ana he
gave the Largo al Factoturn, )" from The Barber,
and the song FEMININE, FEMININE" with fine
comic expression. Mr.. Brookhouse Bowler,
whose rich tenor makes him q favorite, sang
the ballad OF beware" aud Let Me Like a
Soldier Fall,' from Mariana, with much feel
Ing. The last piece was encOred, and Mr..
Bowler gave the ballad of "Who Snail be
Dearest" Mr.. j. n. PaJtison, the pianist per.
formed his part in the programme with bril-.
iiancy OF touch that won for him the apprecia
tive notice OF the audience. The concert alto.
gether was thoroughly enjoy aole, but we would
suggest to the management that a strict ad-
heIence to the printed programme would have
o,en more satisfactory. Concert singers are
entirely too careless about this matter. and 1t Is
annoying 10 the audience TO have an artist sub.
stiiute q new selection without giving some
nUtlce 10 that eHtci.