The New York herald., 1871-02-16
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STEINwAY HALL-SrRAsBoURG BENEFIT Con-
cERT.-Ihls musical entertainment was got up we
believe, under the auspices OF Mr.. F. L. Ritter, the
well known composer and musician and, Judging
from the very large audience and the nigh price Of
seats three dollars), a very respectable sum was
neted ior the relief of the miserable victims OF the
bombardnent Of Straspourg. In an artistic point
Of view the concert was interesting. There was
crowd OF volunteers, and all Of them OF distln-
gulshed rank. The ladies were Miss Henrietta
Beebe, soprano; Nine. Fanny Raymond Ritter,
mezzo soprano: Miss Sterling, contrato; Miss
Marie Krebs, pianist and Miss Fernando Te-
desca, viollnst. Among the gentlemen who
assisted were Mills, Remmertz, Ritter, Bergner,
Warren. Tmm, Hill and Dachauer., Pass
Ing over the organ selections, which were
NOT particularly interesting, especially With such
tender toned Instrument as the 'silver tongue,n we
can speak with praise OF the rendering Of Schu-
manns andante and variations for two pianos, opus
90, and the rondo OF Chopin by Miss hrebs and Nh.
iIemans playing which distinguishes him from M ali
others al present BEFORE the public. This Is his won-
thought Of the composer renaered clear and intel
gibie. The Importance OF distinct phTasiDg is not
suaelenty attended 10 BY the majority q our plan
best passages IN the works they essay. Miss Tedesca
Is fast attaining front rank among the violiniss Of
the metropolis, and Mr.. Bergner's abilities as vio
by HIM, '5upplicahon,n by F. L. Ritter, is
q. work Of art which commands admiration.
Miss Bebee's light, but exqulstely trained voice
was heard to advantage in a Faust aria, but en-.
Dict called "rm alonen She shoiid nave left is
alone. Nine Raymond Ritter exhibited the re-
marKaole but naeIivaole power Of singing exactly
OF those who were Obliged TO sing with her. Miss
steriAg's visit to and studies in Germany nave
happily resulted in robblng her OF considerable
share OF one Of the finest contralto voices that any
artist could hope Tor. Her teachers have left but
named on the bills tenor. The entire quality Of
his voice Is baritone ana he should cultivate the
lower notes more without attending to those OF the
upper register, which iraDsgress the boundaries of
tenord0m. Altogether Mr. Ritter may 1eel pleased
at The success OF is endeavors for the prom oton OF
good and charitable object.
UNION LEAGUE THEATRE-ITALIAN OPERA.-signor
Antonio Barin, one OF our resident voice trainers,
gave DonlzeIti's opera Of 'Maria di Rohann last
night at this theatre, before fashionable, if not
large, audience. The ladies and gentlemen who
appeared in 1t were amateurs and most OF them
pupils OF the Barh Brothers The opera is by no
means as interesting as the other works OF
this eminent composer, although Its lack Of
some strong and highly dramatic ensembles
ana choruses. The cast was as foiows:-
OF Chevreuse, Or. Albert f. Valentine; Richard,
Count of Chalais, Sisnor G. Boy; the viseount OF
Martinez; Aubry, Chaais secretary; chorus, cava-
ers anu ladies', lady and gentlemen amateurs. Miss
answers every demand in the vocallzation OF Doni.
zet,i's rorid music. Now and then 1t shrank from
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pal a'a:on aDn % her Y Reast me pIhoS hon
iaest faS9on1an anacSronism, % peTSaps feS but, s
nevertheless, pleasant TO look upon. Miss Eliza
Mooney surprised US by her really artistic rendering
ef d iilcult rGle. Her voice can take rank with
Miss Cary's, and she knows bow to use it, too. she
threw into each scene spirit and fire which one
tralto Miss Mooney need not acknowledge snpe.
rlor.on tie American stage. DE- Valentine should
Which the Is oay o T
pretng; His very appearance and makeup were of
the burlesaue order, and his extremely thin voice
was innocent Of all dramatic effort The chorus
and orchestra were far superior TO the apologies
which pass under those names at the Academy Of
ductor. Stlll If seme OF the gentlemen would prune
little or their exuberaAt, Lord Dundreary wins.
kefs, or Sacrnce them altogether FOL the sake OF art
and consistency with the demands OF the stage the
opera would be much benefited.
LIMA EDwIN's.-At this charming byou theatre
one OF Dion Boucicaut's best and most powerful
dramas Hunted Down." was played on Tuesday
before an audience which, though somewhat thin
twhat better could have been expected in such hor-
rible weatherH was intensely enthusiastic. This
is perhaps the most crucial test Of good acing-its
effect uron a scanty house-and, judged by
such standard, Laura Keene ana her company
proved thenselyey destined to the most brilliant
success in the future as We'll as in the past. The
piece turns upon the return to social life OF worse
than worthless husband, after his SUPPOSED death
and the happy remarriage OF his wife. Laura Keene
took The part of Mary Leigh and portrayed, With
was perfectly magnetic upon her audience, the
agony with which she looks upon her threatened
separation from her second (aDd real) hus
band and her children, she was ably
supported by Mr.. Frank MordauDt las John Leigh
who played In natural unaffected, and yet care:
ful and powerful style, that places hun high indeed
as an actor. He never ranted, and rarely even
all the latent lorce Of the difficult part Of husband
who pelleves in his wites pur ty even against the
clearest apparent proofs of guilt. Miss Emma Mad
dern as Clara, and .iltte Minnie Maddernr as chat
tering little urchin OF eight Old, very
good, ana the rest OF the cast was well played.
Altogether the performance seemed almost good
for 50 Small house; and If the high mean OF
excellence be preserved, this ltle drawing room
theatre Will acquire the same enviabe reputation as
the Strand ana one or two others IN London AS
soon as The weather grows tolerable Laura Keene
will doubtless have rall houses all the while; and
prudent people VIII take seats while there rs Still
plenty OF room.
The Holland Testimonial 10 philadelphia.
The matinee at Davenport's Chestnut Street theatre
in ad OF the Holland Testimonial Fund was not
financial success. Barely 5000 was taken at the
door, Mr.. Davenport asked the other theatres to
cooperate, but they refused point blank; neither
did actors from the other theatres put IN an appear
alce
EUROPEAN MARNET3.