The New York herald., 1876-07-10
IrH FROM suNsTRoKE
AMUSEM ENTS.
oILMoEE's GARDEN.

GILMOEEs GARDEN.
Seuorta Cervantcs the talented young harpist, had
beneat Gilmores Garden last night and was greeted
with a very large and fashionable house programme
OF exceptional attractions and the presence OF their
Maiestics the Emperor and Empress of Brazil had the
desired effect in bringing TO tho beautiful garden the
largest attendance OF the Four pieces
were played by Gilmore's band, in honor oi
HIS Imperial Majesty, tho Brazilian National
anthem at the entrance of the Emperor and Emprcss
and their suite, the hymn entitled, Correcting from
Brazil to Columbia composed by A. Carlos Comes BY
command Dom Pedro H., and performed for the 1rst
time the Fourth OF July in Philadelphia; hymn Of
praise by vlencuve. dedicated TO tho EN-
peror and a march, ''The Glory of Brazil" by
Strauss. The hymn Of Comes. although ef-
fective in It's breadth OF orchestral treatment,
is founded such an uninterestng, commonplace
subject that lacks the nobility and sonorous dignity
requisite ior a work of national Importance. II is far
inferior the Fraz,lian Anthem, that preceded IL.
Vileneuve's hymn a selection from cantata and
consists OF a baritone solo with chorus. 1t is in
tho Meyerbeer vein, very effective and grand
IN IT'S proportions. Mr. A. Sohsts line, cultivated
baritone voice was heard TO great advantage in il.
Weber's "Jubel' overture completed tho work OF the
band which 10 gam in volume OF tone spirit OF
rendering precision OF attack every week. Gilmore
moulding the excellent material he has into Tint
shape OF artistic perfection that has given world
wide renown to Thomas band and it may be safely
band will take precedence OF many OF the boasted or.
ganizatiuns OF Europe.
Senorita Cervantes The fair young benefcdirc played
a grand march 10y Parrish Alvars and LA Danse des
Sylphes, by GodefrOid She very talented artist.
but IN such vast space hat OF Gilmores Garden
only very small proportion OF the audience heard her
A either would have much chance of being heard
there tbc harp The great sensation OF the evening
in the solo line was Lcvy's brilliant playing OF
work ever attempted by cornct player and kocnig
himself would have scarcely essayed It, Its enormous
rpItta hnvy tlU arOd 10 law
who has added 10 his large repertoire ITS
brightest GEM He received triple encore The
Rossini's .stabat Mater" NJ Henri KowaIsk,, the
distinguished pianist, Played the "Polonasc Mitairc,"
opus SO, by chopin with fire and dash that
worthy Of his great reputation The tones Of the
Weber grand rang out beneath his mobile touch with
an effect that brought down the applause OF the
entire house. Nine Eugenie Panpcnheim also
made marked hit in the aria, ''Ah mio
Fernando !" from LA Favorits" Her beautiful voice
is admirably suited Tor the garden as well as the
opera house. The rudeness of portion OF the
audience in standing in front OF the Emperor 8 boz
deserves severe reprehens,dn Mr. Xrbueko played
cornct solo in the first part Of the concert
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
'sThe Mighty Dolar' still sheds its enulgcncc al
Wallack's
Kelly and Leon's Mnstrcls have an excellent bill to,
this week.
Mr. E. A. sothern succeeds "Pique" at tho Finb
Mr. John Poole has retired from the management Of
the Olympic Theatre
Captain McDonald's band Of trained Indians appear
at the Olympic this evening.
Edwin Booth will play at the California Theatre,
San Francisco. in September.
John 7. Raymond has introduced Colonel Sellers t.
the dcnzcns OF the Pacific slope
NJ. jacques OHcnbach, who left for Europe Satur
day, proposes write an opera bouGs American
subject
Bret Hartes play, sTwo Mon OF Sandy Barn.
which will the feature at tho opening OF the Union
Square Theatre for tho fall season, will DO presented al
Hooicy's, Chicago, next week.