The New York herald., 1876-12-25
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES

.Poor 10" has proved failure In an artistic point Of
| view at the Boston Museum
| The Kellogg opera season in Chicago was the most
successful ever known there
| theatre burned down at Rouen France, and they
raised $40, 900 for the sufferers.
When Pauline Lucca appeared Brussels the local
critics became ecstatic One says:-'C'est uae sorte
dc charae dc fascination qui enraha ct rous SUD-
| ,,gue tout dun coup" Poor oriticsl poor public!
Tho Opera Ccmiquc Paris, has recently reached the
l. 130th performance OF "Lo Chalet" the 1,370th OF
LA Dame Blanche" and tho 750th OF EZRA Diavolon
Mr.. John Brougham was dined md wined last
ing by Mr.. Albert Crane the LoIos Club and on the
occasion many distinguished members OF the drama
were present
Mile. Sanz, who sung the Lucca company here,
appeared in Paris as Amners in "Aida" during tho
last week Of November, and made success, which
moro than DO said OF some OF the other artists
in the cast
Mr.. Carr wolfsohn director Of the Beethoven soci-
ety. Chicago recently gave concert unusual inter-
in the Lake City. Mr. Wolfsohn's efforts in the
cause OF music In the West have been productive of
gratifying results
At the ..audition" Of Mrs. Corinne Youngs Amcri.
can opera, .Ougerita," at Brussels, last month, the
following selections particularly admired: -
Wedding waltz, ''Chanson boirc Indicnre,n .sDes.
cente des Indens" and "Chuur ct vase des Fian-
cailles"
Az the Lexington Avenue Opera House fTer.
race Garden) a vocal and insrume entail concert will
be given on the 2s,h inst The following eminent
artists will appear Mime. Juic De Rythcr and Mr. W.
+. Mills Ebcn's Seventy first Regiment Band is en-
gagged for the occasion.
And yet this is critical Boston 1.-THE listener feels
that he is in the presence not OF mere
machine that like sky rocket does brilliant work
only. Sensbillties delicate than the auricc are
touched and respect for genius succeeds admiration
for surface talent" Were there police or was there
Returning Board PRESENT.
The Oratorio Society OF Now York announce q per.
formanco OF the Messiah" at Steinway Hail. for
this evening. The sooists will DO Mrs. Imogene
Brown, soprano Mile. Anna Drasdil, contrnIto; Mr.
George simpson, ,enor Mr. John r. Winch. baritone;
Mr. j p. Warren. organist Tho work VIII be repeated
Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Danrosch, the leader
has brought the Oratorio Society to high degree OF
efficiency, and under his skilful management the
metropolis has enabled possess vocal organi-
xation worthy Of It,
Boston critic thus discourses on Essipon:-"To
pass thoroughly ccrrect judgment upon Nine
Essipon's merit would require knowledge Of music
somewhat equal TO her talent in the Interpretation OF
1t, and that Is something that do not claim 10
possess capacity for enjoying smooth, well do
fined rendering OF dnc composition may lay claim
to without being ovorbodn Modesty is rare quality
among the journalists Of the Hub" especially mu-
sica critics, and II is all the more welcome when
il IS carried to Of an gmcnt OF
ncompetency.
OF Mlc Aibani tho Nottingham tEngland) Daily
Guardian says:-'lt was Mile. Albans first visit to
Nottingham, but the fame OF her gifts accomplish
mcnts has long preceded her, and she met with a
cordial welcome. Her first selection was the cavalina
Qui voce, and the impression produced throughout
Said
singer who so completely enthracd her audience.
Charming alike la her natural gifts, high ar
tstc attainmcnts, and simple carnestncss Of
demcanor, Milo. Albani seems to spoil
upon all who have tho good fortune TO
| bo within reach Of her voice. This was again up.