The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-26
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
Grand Farewell Performances at tho
Opera.

| Tne last 6uDscTlpJlOn nlSnC Vi tuo itOSh
opera season occurs this evening. when civilian
| Tell" will DO again presented to the public. On to-
morrow the last matinee Of the operate viii
DO given. "Marthan has been selected by special
DESIRE Owing to tho want OF time the first presenta
tlon OF this opera by the Parepa-Rosa Company was
not 80 satisfactory an might have been wished. The
management promise marked improvement on
Saturday.
Next week the Italian opera season closes finally
with the farewell performances OF the Parepa- Rosa
and Strakosch companies. All the resources OF the
two arrangements Will BIO put into requisiton to
make the leave-taking memorable. Opera for two
nights will blaze up with unwOnted brilllancy
In order that we may all the more poignantly feel
the effect OF the gloom which viii fall on the must
cal world when the bright stars of song are hidden
from our sight. On Monday evening the Swedish
Nightingale" makes her final bow In company with
NJ janet, to the New York public ana on Tuesday
Parepa-R Rosa and the wonderful combination COM
pany take leave Of public to whose delectation
they have mnstered with success that has rarely
been equalled In order to increase the Importance
of these occasions the performances in both cases
will consist In selections from favorite operas in
which the artists have attained the largest
OF success The Strakosch company will put forward
all Its strength, and when we remember what
host Mile Nilsson is In herself can form
performance on Monday evening next. Mile. Nilsson
win be supported by Miss Carey, Brgnoli, Janet,
Barre and a number OF other well known artists.
Acts from 'Traviata," the mad scene nom Lucia
and the last grand scene from "Hamlet" Will be
presented. All the unrivalled power OF the song
stress Will be called into requiStlon, ana the pub
lie will have an opportunity of hearing her In
many of her best roles IN which she has al
excitement In musical circles about the farewell
performance Is intense, ana the rush for places un.
be one of the most memorable that the Academy
has yet witnessed In point OF briiancy and enthu-
sasm. The orchestra will be under the distin-
guished direction OF Max Maretzek.
Nothing more clearly indicates the range and
versatility of the Parepa.Rosa company and its
excellent composition on than the
eudes selections from italian, French,
s IL the aPa on Win The be
scented, In order to allow Wachtel to give his cele
erated whip song, with which he captiyatsd the
Girl" win alord santey and Parepa fun scope for
the display of their best powers santey viii sing
and Parepa- Rosa marble Halls" From I'll Trova-
tore" Miss Phillips win give her most effective and
conto." Santley will sing the "Il Baen," and Wach-
tel the grand aria, .De Quea Pira," one of his most
effective efforts The performance Will be brought
to close by the fourth act Of tho "Huguenots" ia
Benediction des Poignards'' and the grand chorus
Rosa viii also be given We have in this programme
such enlbdrds de y1chease that 1t would be dinI-
cult TO find such feast even in the great European
capitals that we are wont to look upon the
chosen homes OF the Muses.. or the success of the
performance there can be no question 1t will be
triumph such as has been rarely If ever seen in
New York. What will lend special interest to both
farewell performances is the circumstance that with
In few hours all the prominent artists will depart
from our shores, not to visit them again for some
years. In the case OF Mile. Nilsson we believe
there will be added the interest which always
attends beautiful and accomplished woman at
that eventful moment Of her existence when she
has decided to take the important step that affects
name of matrlmony. Such, at least, Is the rumor
in quarters that ought to be well informed SO that
New York on Monday night may indulge In little
slipper throwing with perfect propriety
stcinway Hall-Bcrgncr's Concert.
The favorite viooncellist, Fred Bergner, who has
been for many years of the shining lights OF the
Philharmonic Society and who stands unrivalled as
cello player, had concert last night at this hail.
In which he was assisted by Miss Anna Simon and
Messrs. Damrosch, Mills Matzka and Schluersel
The concert opened with Haydn's quartet in D,
opus "a, for vions, viola and cello, which was rem
dered with precision and nicely Of expression
rarely heard In concerted pieces Of this kind Miss
Simon sang an aria from 'The Marriage OF Figaro"
and song, "Fruhlingslied," by Mendessohn.
Mr.. Mills invested Chopin impromptu, opus 90,
with the delicacy and dreamy poetry 1t demanded,
and followed 1t with an etaDfe caprice by himself.
DR.. Damrosch's violin playing has become one OF
the most interesting and welcome pictures In
metropolitan concert, although we would prefer
hearing him otherwise than in transcription OF
piano work OF Chopin. The nocturne in minor,
opus and the waltz opus AZ which he selected, do
on the enc ca give them
all their beauty and poetry. Bergner played Kum-
mer's Russian fantasia. with his CHARACTERISTIC
time in public very young pupil Of his Master +.
nocturne by Charles Schuberth. The new asprant
for public honors made 9 very promising debut,
Chosen, his success was remarkable Firmness Of
| tone and precision In execution ere Especially de-
tlaidsG e: :ssss 5sio, and in these particulars
| III regard to this subject, we would ad-
wise other young men OF musical procliyities
to devote themselves to TINS instrument Is a
circles but when a trio or quartet OF chamber mu-
sic is desiredand after all, what is more charming
for the iresidea viooncellist Is scarcely attaina
ble The cello is an instrument which is capable OF
giving expression to poetic sentiments which the
sa T, complement Of any musical venture in the
regions OF concerted works. with II one can
enjoy Hay Mozart r. ana M Pn ier
monte concert, and without one has the
violin and the piano alone for such works, like
good yionist are always welcome and by no means
Scarce In this city, but the cello is ru,a acis In
the other Instruments. Therefore 1t should be cul-
tvated some In this CITY, until each musical family
can have little orchestra OF itspwn, as one may
find everywhere in Germany.
Union League Thcatre-Signor Agra
| mOntc's Concert.
This handsome little theatre was crowded to
overnowing last night, and nc more dtstfnou5
audience could be desired. Signor Agramonte Is a
prominent professor Of music here, and he gave
very delightful musical entertainment. Many Of
the ladies' and gentlemen who appeared, although
not claiming the title Of artists, would, neverthe-
less, have astonishcd some OF those who appear In
public as such. Fresh, young, sympathetic voices
and an evident earnestness OF purpose made the
| performance In many respects relief from the
stereotyped exhibitions OF public perform
| ers. The following will show the interest,
| ing nature of the selections, and the ladies' and
gentlemen who appeared In the tourth act OF Er-
| manu." with the following st'.Elyira, Miss Katie
| smith; Ernani, Mr. II. Stanheld; Don tuy GomeX