The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-28
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.

MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
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TERRACE GARDEN-JULLIRN's CoECERr.-lt Is now
some fifteen years since the renowned Julien ap-
peared in this city at the Crystal Palace with his
equally renowned orchestra. Friday night his son.
Louis George Julien, inaugurated season OF con-
certs az the Terrace Garden. There was large audi
ence present. and the garden shone out gayly In
the light OF many gas JETS The orchestra
was well-selected ana well-drilled one,
and the programme was Of special interest.
The following orchestral WORKS viii give
an idea Of it:-Overture. "Zampa:" Andante
from the 'Jupltcr' symphony, Mozart; "Morgan-
blatter'' waltz, Strauss; overture, 'Tannhauser;"
Grand Military Quadrie, julien; ''Scherzo" from
the eighth symphony, Beethoven and the Corona
were remarkably we'll performed by the orchestra,
and NJ. julien proved that he has inherited con-
siderable share Q, his fathers genius The nga
fully borne out by his treatment OF each work and
the spirit which only good conductor can lniuse
sts were Miss Minnie Kuhn, who sang
German ttd very commercially; MIR. Arthur Malhi-
might be expected from q thorough artist; Signor
Fllppl, The Italian opera TENOR NJ. Castegner, the
country, ana Mr.. Harvey, trombone n. Julien was
assisted hy Adolpn Neuendorf in the duties OF con-
ductor. military band, stationed IN the hotel at
tached to the garden, assisted in giving effect to
Jullien's 'rand Military Quarille." The next con.
cert viii take place this Sunday evening. There is
tle doubt ol the entire success OF these concerts
THOMAS CENTRAL PARK GARDEN CONCERTS
Every performance given by the unequalled orches-
ira OF this young and talented conductor increases
| their popularity, and now the best people In
New York may be seen there every even
ing. The programmes are generally Of very
high standard, and yet SO skilfully selected
| as TO appeal alike to the dtlettdntf and the
1 Years of lOur OracltCe and
tensive experience have inspired these forty mll.
siclans with but one mind, and that IS IN perfect
accord with T. cir leader and the score placed before
them. What Pasdeioup was to Paris Mellon TO
LONDON and Strauss TO Germany, Theodore Thomas
| Is to New York.
FIFTH AvRNuR-Mrs. Charles Mathews MAKES her
first appearance at this theatre tomorrow evening
at her husbands benefit. The bill Is one OF special
interest," consisting OF Panche's capital parody on
| Medea, entitled ''rhe Golden Fleece" in which
Mrs. Mathews will lmpersonate the lOrlorn Medea
and Mr.. Mathews WI be the original Greek Chorus:
"a C0nnubial Countess" VIII also be given ana
the performance Will wind up with "Coo rs
Cucumber" This Is the last week OF Mr.. Mathews
engagement in this city, and no one should miss
this opportunity or seeing one OF the representative
actors OF the age.
BooTHs.-"The Man o. Airlie,n which ran one
hundred nights at the Princess, London, four
years ago. is the next novelty at this theatre. 1t
VIII be brought out June s, in style in accord.
ance with the well known artistic berallty or this
establishment. This Is the last week Of "A Winters
Taie.n
wALLAcK's.-Tne great event OF Mr.. wallack's sea-
takes place Monday with the revival OF the most
popular play in MS extensive repertoire, Rosedae."
Four years have passed since last took the town
by storm, and every season numerous applications
have been MADE at the box Office for It, We shall
miss the familiar faces OF Mary cannon, Mrs. Vernon
and George Holland. that lighted up the play at its
first production and whose memory Will ever re-
main green in the hearts OF the haottues Of Wal
lacks.
OryNprc Thu aaucv n,nuont Ado Ear,ord. tho
quaint. humorous Fox; the rolllcking larry Pear
son. and the heavy vlllany OF Studley combine to
make 'Jack Sheppard" If not "a Joy forever" at
least a rafting, enjoyable, sensational entertain
ment. II we add to this the unrivaied scenery Of
Hayes ana the completeness OF the appointments
there Il every reason to expect good success for
AinswOrth's hero while he remains on the boards.
LIMA EDwIN's.-The comedy OF .'Rank,' has been
Invested OF many OF those useless and injurious ex
aggerations which marred its performance on the
opening night, and it now runs smoothly and &C.
ceptably. Miss Edwin absorbs most OF the INTEREST
by her quiet ladylikc and unaffected Improvisation
OF the heroine, and mas given proofs OF talent for
o position OF eminence in her profession. Harry
Eytnae has benefit on Monday. This Ii the last
week OF the season. as Miss Edwin made engage
ments for the month OF June In Philadelphia and
other cities.
GRAND OPERA HousE.-A bewilderlng and enter
tanning ola lodrida is the spectacular pantomlme
OF "The Three Huncnpacks' at this house. Between
TRANSFORMATIONS, tr1ckS, dancing, Skatlng, GymnaS-
ties and singing there is enough OF variety 10 satisfy
the most exactng east or west sdcr.
The VIENNA LADIES' ORcHEsrRA.-In the fall OF
1867 the gay capital of the Austrian empire had
genuine musical sensation. Three young ladies,
Josephine and Elise Wench and Elise Grdner
appeared in the salons Of the nobility ana played
trios for piano. violin and vloincclo in style that
made them Indispensable attractions in society.
The Empress heard them, and was SO delighted that
IN
by her advice a second violin was added 10 their
number, and the quartet appeared for the first time
success was so great that Mile. Josephine Vein.
Itch, who became the leading spirit among
the young ladies' added others 10 the little
band. Offers OF engagements then poured IN upon
them from all parts OF Europe, and many managers
went specially to Vienna TO hear them. The little
orchestra then travelled for one season through Italy
and realized $1,000 guiders by that experiment.
on their return TO Vienna Mile. wenich
further increased the orchestra, until 1t at
length reached Its present strength twenty.
Iney nave. during the past year or two.
gary aud everywhere have excited an enthusiasm
OF the most boundIcss character They are all very
and , Of na rare Pe Of beauty which
comprises every work OF note. either classical or OF
the salon. and their performance is said to be fault
less and imbued with artistic fire. This orchestra
will appear at Steinway Hall on September H. under
Frederick Rullman's management. The vocalists
will be Nine FaDori, Mile. Elzer, and Herr Miller,
baritone.
NIxos's TABLEAUx OF JAPANESE LFE.-Mr. James
NJ Nixon, the well-known and versatile manager,
originator OF the circus on Manhatton Island plan
ner and builder OF the popular Palace Garden, int
presdrto at the Academy OF Music and impersonator
Of Ashley at Niblos, has placed himself at the head
OF the Royal Satsuma Japanese troupe, as clever lot
of jugglers tumbiers afr walkers and petticoated
rostes as ever left the Asatc Emerald lsle. He has
arranged with his pig-tailed friends TO present to
their Mclean cousins a series OF vivid pictures OF
Japanese lie that they may realize the beauties
Of the fiowery Kingdom without the Inconvenience
or trip 10 Yokohama or all interview with the MI
Kado. bcwidering programme will be provided
by these ove.cOmplexloned artists within spa
cious pavilion accommodating over 1900 persons.
They open at Port Richmond, Staten Island on
Monday next, ana viii travel during he summer
through New York and the New England states.
They played In Brooklyn last night.
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES.