The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-04
ANUS EVENTS.


ASossO-S - NAAoAS-S1CIoO (OWCfht kOE
Mr.. Fryer's Benefit.
'rde grand benefit concert rendered to Mr. J. G.
Fryer the able business manager OF the Strskosch
Italian opera troupe, took place last evening at tho
Academy OF Music. The house was crowded to ex-
cess, hundreds being unable to obtain even stand
Ing room, and She sale OF tickets stopped long
before the concert commenced. The receipts
amounted TO nearly $4,000, and the audience gen.
orally speaking, was the largest eyer known within
the walls OF the opera house. The programme
opened with Mozart overture, which was lol-
lowed by q sacred aria, surg by M. Capoul. Herr
SOhst contributed noble rendering OF Elijahs
grand aria. at Is Enough" and Mile. Torriani was
heard to advantage in Gounod's save Maria"
and the prayer from der Freischutz." Signor
Del Puente's ane voice gave significance TO Vaen-
Miles. Maresl and Frida De Gebele and Messrs.
Karl and Nannett sung. with the chorus, the
prayer, from .Moses IN Egypt" The ''Stabat
soloists being Nine. Nilsson, Nine. Lucca, Mile.
Maresl, Mile De Gebele, and Messrs. Capoul, Karl
part OF the concert and Signor Muzio the work OF
Rossini. The chorus and orchestra OF the Italian
course '1s
Mines. Nilsson and Lucca In that beautiful
Duo "1Sis sn, est homo" which Sa, they sung
redem8nd was the result. M Victor CapOus
rendering OF the tenor solo, ''Cujus amman, was
one Of the most arlistlc features OF the peri ,rm
ance, and, being music Of an order so different
from what we have been accustomed to hear him
orchestra did their work very commercially and
the chorus, In the 'snnammatusn rhe soprano
solo being gwen by Mme Nilsson with all the
fire and expression OF . great art.st), acquitted
themselves with credit.
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
The sale OF tickets for Miss Nelson's readings
begins to-day
Signor Giulio Perkins is the latest basso sensa-
ton In opera in London.
Mr.. Jerome Hopkins announces his Orpheon fes-
tival for Saturday evening.
Levy, the cornet player, was playing at last &C
counts at Manchester. England.
The Yankees In London want to turn Her Majes-
ty's Theatre Into monster hotel.
Nine. Brignoli has MADE o signal success in Bal
timore as Lady Henrietta in "Martha.n
Charles Matthews played at the Belfast Royal
Theatre during the week, commencing April 20.
Maurel made fdsc0 in London In the roe OF
Nelusco in "L'Ahicaine" at his first appearance
but redeemed himself in civilian TELL"
Nilsson, ID Murska Torriani and Lucca appear
at Capoul's benefit this afternoon at the Academy
Mr.. Rulman. during the forthcoming season OF
Di Murska at the Stadt Theatre. brings out Wag-
uer's "Flying Dutchman."
Mile Lodi, Mapleson's new prima donna at Her
Majesty's OPERA Drury Lane, London, has sud-
denly become sick and has betaken herself to
Italy.
"Robert the Devil" VIII be represented at the
Stadt Theatre on Thursday evening in German
FORM with Di Murski and Canissa In the leading
roles.
Signor Cempanint's departure for Europe must
be regretted by all who have Witnessed his artistic
approximations Of Raoul Radames and Lohengrin.
1t Is probable however, that he Will return here
early In the fall.
The trienDial festival Of the Handel and Haydn
Society Of Boston, which will commence on Tues
DAY next, will be one OF the most important musi-
Cal events Of the season. Thomas orchestra will
| take part in the event.
| Boston critic says OF wiikie Collins latest
drama. "The New Magdalen," ''that it has about
the one hundred thousandth part OF the merit 1t
ought to possess. 1t is written in grammatical
| English-Other merit 1t has none"
| The bill for the grand Strakosch benefit on Tues
day evening consists OF selections from the follow
| ing operas :-"Faust,n stDer Freischutz,n ..Dino
rah,n .Lucrezia Borgian and "Iametn Luccs
and Di Murska will be the principal features.
On May !, 1876, wagner's Trilogy, CRANE
operate festival, known as the 'Rlng Of the Nibe
lungen," will be commenced at the Fest Theatre
Baireuth, Bavaria. It will last four nights, tn
following being the order ofoperas "Rhengold,'
"Stegfried," Die Walkure" and "GUtterdammer
ring"
A matinee" benent takes place this afternoon
at two O'Clock, at the Grand Duke Theatre ON be-
half OF the juvenile comedian, .Teddy Sullivan
There has been quite rush to the box ONCE and
! only q few reserved seats are still unsold. Car
| riages may be ordered at 4:30 p. NJ.
The Grand Opera House closed ON Saturday
evening and will not be reopencd until Monday
evening" the 18th inst, when Miss Lucille Western
will appear as the star in the drama OF east
Lynne" The closing week will be devoted to the
preparation Of the scenic and mechanical effects Of
the piece. MI. william Whalley has been engaged
for the support of Miss Western.
The London opera houses have not been fortu
nate at the commencement OF their seasons.
Nothing new has been presented, except few
second or third rate artists. The puck and
energy shown in the Italian opera in this city by
the manager whose benefs takes place tomorrow
night have favored the American public with
singers and operas that London has long sighed