The New York herald., 1871-02-26
A III u S z M Z N T S i.

Rarely has Apollo Hall been favored by such a
large and fashionable assemblage as witnessed last
night the second appearance OF Mr. p. A. Rivarde's
admirable corps Of artists; for the name, amateur,
can scarcely be applied to this organization. The
vocal part OF the programme consisted OF duo
from "Favorita" for mezzosoprano and tenor, a
poonaise from "Mignon." soprano, Rivarde's
beautiful tenor serenade. "Ainez toujours,"
the celebrated sestette from Lucia" q
bass aria, from "Dlnorah;' cavatina, from "kob-
ert" che grand aria, 'Ah pertido," and the well
known duet between Gilda and the Duke. frcm
'.Rigoleti0." These selections were rendered. each
and all. with perfection OF style and expression
The lady VINO sang the 'Mignon PolOnasen has a
voice OF singular power and sweetness aud Its cnl-
tivatlon Is oil the most unexceptionable kind. No
better evidence could be gwen that we have in this
city mine OF vocal talent which the general pubic
know little OF ana which only the permanent esab-
lshnent OF the lyric di anna in the metropolis can
fully develop.
Tne feature OF the evening was The arustic render.
ing OF Chopins polonaise-ra,tasia oy the eminent
pianist, Mr. Raner Vilanova. This work Is snt
0ene,'ts and possesses none OF the quaites OF the
other polonaises OF Chopin beyond that powerful
rhythm that distinguishes ali of them IRON the
pointed priInness OF the salon pulonalse. Only
pauist vino has made Chopin specially and who
can catch the divine spirit that breathes through
those works may venture to play thls remsrkabe
composition. Mr.. vlanova's style is marked
by exquisite delicacy and warmth Of expression, his
technique IS fautless In every respect and he pos
sesses, to an eminent degree that emotional touch
which was selected and rehearsed with evident
care, aud was aoly conducted py Mr. Rvarde,
..semiramlden Altogether the concert was one OF
those delightful musical treats which are source OF
pleasure 10 an audience during the performance
and leave lasting impression afterwards. We
should. indeed, have more OF them.
MISS VIENNA DEMOREST's DEBUT.-A very select
and critical circle OF musicians and iterdteurs sat
In judgment last evening" at Chickering's Hail, upon
a new candidate for lyric hOnors, Miss Vienna
Dcmorest. Seldom has debut OF q cantatrce been
made with sach satisfactory results. Expectation
had been raised to a high and, we might say, Gam
gerous extent regarding the voice and artistic cul-
ture Of this very young lady The universal verdict
last night OF those who heard her favorable, and
might say that there was u feeling or astonish.
ment, as well OF admiration, at the remark
able power, sweetness, range, and purity OF tone
which voice exhibited. She sang the aria from
Costa's "EI," "l"I VIII extol Thee, Lord,n '.Coms
unto Him. from the ''Messlah," waltz, .LArdita,D
and in o. duet by Campana wi'h Mr.. Gustavus Hail.
would be out OF the question say hat the young
ludys voice has yet attained command OF all IFS re-
sources, but it Is undenaby true that she has the
materials OF an artist OF an exceptionally high
Srrer anu sat mere s oIgnt autre m IN Ia store lor
register of her voice require the aid of an expe-
rienced teacher TO bring them in accord with he
OF their Deghbors, and III norid passages she
lacks ease and agility OF execution. A year or two
In Europe and constant perseverance VIII develop
Miss D0mOrest into an artist OF whom America Eay
be prou.. She has considerable fire and vvacIty OF
manner. and sings with her whole soul. II we add
to this very prepcssessing appearance, there is
every TO expect in her prtnld doaa Tor the
operate stage. Her compositions are or an order OF
merit which evidences considerable musical educa
tion and innate talent. She assisted In her
debit bY Messrs PoZnansNis, Hall and Colby.
BENEFIT OF MADAME MARIE SEEBACH.--Probably
the Stadt theater has never been more densely
crowded than 1t was last evening on the occasion
Of the benefit given to Nine. Marie Seebach.
Every seat was occupied long before the perform
ance commenced, and 1t would appear that an addl-
tional parquet could have been filed also. The
piece selected for the evening was "Dic Fine WENT,
die Andere Lacht;' or, Tears and Laughter" play
which has been translated from the original French
and in which the lovely German actress Is quite at
home. The first act is a country house scene in
the Offices of a public notary, and is merely an
Introduction to the audience OF Madame scbalz, who
represents Madame Rey as the mother of the hero
ines (Seebach) husband. The second part intro
duced Madame Seebach as Anna Rey, and her
entr6e the signal for perfect storm OF ap-
pause from the enthusiastic audience, who rose
iron their seats and cheered her. while those nearest
6eneacfdhe, who gracefully Acknowledged tile 35is
pllmenis thus paid TO her. Never has she been more
ielike In her acting or more pathetic ana affecting
than she was last night Nothing could be
more touching than the manner ip Which
she read letter purporting 70 tGne from her
ess1e essn worS g r nsI sS s s %
Hef clueaVOr 10 CeuSeal MS fate from her aged
parent that nckcrchles were strongly IN demand
among the ladies present. Her manner OF upbraid-
ing her husband, who had been away fourteen
months without sending any communication, was
charming asst was ciiecting ana When she could no
longer Gear up against the emotions that are sup.
posed to have troubled tae young wife, the eXelana
alton, .'Aem Gotr. mein Gott, 1agen, wocnen und
monaten--ia veizchn monaten--war Ich ailein,
brought another avalanche OF applause.
just the audience were becoming interested in
the effective playing OF the heroine a loud Kissing
was heard in the gallery, and the next Instant The
cry OF 'Feucr, feuer,' was raise1 ana the theatre
was, in second the scene or the greatest
commotion every person rushed 10 the door and
iumDied over each otner. 1t was false alarm now
ever, ANA notwithstanding the Efforts OK a lew row.
dies to keep up tue terror the audience were at
length Quoted and setlleu down INTO their seats.
Ma1ame Secbacn ana Fraulein teneta who we're en-.
ragged in their parts at the time the disturbance oc-
CURED, not III tie least disconnected, and after
the company had been again settied III iheir seats
and another round OF applause given, the perOrlu
ance proceeded 10 tne great deugit Of ali present.
Tne warm appreciation Of her nilents as evlnced
last night, VIA doubtless remain with Madame See
bach as pleasing remembrance OF her New York
friends during her SoJourn III the provinces. Frau
leins, Bissingtr and Bardenheur, and Herren DOM
browsky. Harry, Lange, Hoppe, Fielder Becker and
Muller acquitted themselves remarkably wen and
TO The credlt Of The company 10 winch tney belong.
Boorus THEATRE.--Last evening the Rev. James
Whites historical play OF the "King of the COM
monsn was periormei az Booths theatre, IN the
presence OF an audience which seemed 10 ENJOY the
really fine acting OF Mr. Lawrence Barrett, who es-
sayed the chief character Of the pIay-king James
" Mr. Barrett is one of the few actors lett in New
York who can safely emoody the part Of such q gull
liant fiery and chiva!rous monarch James Stuart.
1t is IN itself such different phase OF life from what
is seen in this every day practical world Of ours that
1t indicates and high order or courage Ia un
actor who seeks to deserve popularity when ho
attempts to perform the part Of tne hing OF the
Commons, In the fourth act the mingled passion