The New York herald., 1874-10-08
A NJ U S e N E N rs.
Italian Opera-La Figlia del Reggi-
mcutO

Italian Opera-La Figlia del Reggi-
mentO.
DonZettfs opera, written Tor the Opera Com
ique, Paris, was produced last night for the
purpose We suppose, nf giving Nile Marie He'll
bron, the Marie OF the occasion. opportunity to
display her talents as q bravura and, as the Ger
mans would say. "coloratur" singer ana as
souorette In both respects she gained the desired
point Her Marie is full OF clever acting and bril-
liant singing The time honored numbers assigned
to the prima donna were given with an effect and
dash that enhanced their value considerably in
the minds of the musicians present. Sgnor Ben
fratelli made very pleasing Tonic ana sang his
music commercially. and Signor Scolara acted the
part OF the gruf old sergeant to the life. The
success OF Mile. Hebron was all the more remark
able, considering that we have had such represen-
Pyne, La Grange, Piccolominl the best OF
ana Cora de wnOrst farepa Rosa
success We may safely say, lie jeu ne Uaut pas la
chandeue The time has passed when such a baby
faults we must concede him the honor OF giving
The world an iiea and taste III operate matters
OF his predecessors. He has written music in ac-
cordance with such rules and he has explained
day, must take its place with MADAME Angot's
Daughter" or some work OF the kind. 1t cannot
be galvanized into grand opera. The public want
something more substantial in the line vi operate
lOod than lyric candy. Verdi, Meyerbeer, Mar
cnetti. Gounod and others have the pubic ear at
present, and opera cOmtQ,le productions should be
relegated to their proper sphere. "Aida" will be
repeated on FRIDAY and "FauSt will be the attrac-
tion at The matinee on Saturday. The next Sunday
operate concert takes place ut Booths Theatre.
Musical md Dramatic Notes.
Donadlo. the new prima donna, who appears in
''The Barber'' next week, sailed for America ut
one days nouce,
scott's "Far Maid OF Perth" has been drama.
title OF "Hal o. the Wynd."
Wallack's company will be reinforced to-day on
the occasion OF the Mark Smith benefit by Mile.
Aimee and Barney Williams.
new comedy lies Samedis de Madamen has
been lately produced with much success az the
Palais Royal. 1t is IRON the pen OF Messrs. La
biche and Duru
A statue has been erected to Balfe IN the vesti-
buie OF Drury Lane Theatre, London. IL was
sought to place tins memorial to the Irish
poser in Westminster Abbey, but this honor was
denied.
AS composer as well as virtuoso Signor Braga,
the vloloncelist occupies the highest rank. Tne
engagement OF such renowned artist with the
Dl Muiska troupe cannoS fail to produce pro-
found impression in musical circles.
Ferdinand Hitler, the veteran composer. Is SO
journin4 at Baden-Baden IN the charming and
poetic residence OF Nine. Clara Schuman, and the
latter is taking the waters at TOplitz. being
great sufferer from rheumatism in her arms.
The Nevada Ne,cS says s:-"Actors In the Silver
Dell opera House don't much object to having
rocks and things cnucked at them, but when q
Chinaman comes into the gallery and fires his pis-
tol into the dragon in the pantomime it Is time to
get real mad"
Miss Sophie Flora HeilbrOn, the young English
pianiste. makes her debut at Steinway Hall to.
night assisted by the following artists Miss
Ida Rosenbergh, Signor Ardavani, II. Brandt,
Master LichtenDerg c. Werner, A. Il. Parsons and
Signor Agramonte.
Miss Nelson, the favorite actress, arrived yester-
day on board the Russia The night preceding
her arrival in port Miss Nelson thoughtfully gave
a reading for the benefit OF the Liverpool Seamans
Orphan Institute and the Seaman's orphan Insti-
tute at Staten Island. Governor Holman pre-
sided and made neat and appropriate speech.
The programme or the entertainment Included
'The May Queen" 1.-The Courtship OF
Helen," from the Hunchback; 'The Golden
Bee," "The Knight and the Lady" "The
Charge OF the Light Brigade" The AFFAIR passed
on very pleasantly and to the great satisfaction OF
the passengers. Something over $3.50 in gold was
collected which sum will be equally distributed
hat ~ "a ins