The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-03-22
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Mr. Hermann Linde the Shakespearean reader,
leaves for Europe the steamship Gcrmania to-
day.
Tho attraction at the Academy Of Music this after
noon will be II Puritani." in which Signori Cam
paninI, Ciaassi, Nine. Gerster and other prominent
members of the company will appear.
The performance at tho Lyceum Theatre this even
ing will commence with two comedies by the French
Company-"Le Bonhomme Jads' and Monsieur
Va au Cerce." Mines. Desiree. Blanche, Hermant
and NM Eugene Moreau, Emile Henrot and
Paul Jugnet in the casts. After which will fol-
low III. NJ. s. Pnafore'' in English by Mr.. Harvey's
company.
grand reception and ball will be given at the
Academy of Music on Easter Monday, April IA. by
Palestine Commandery, No. Is. Knights Templars.
Bernsten's full orchestra and Grafullas Seventh
Regiment Band will furnish the dance and promen-
ade music. Among other features will be an exhibit
ton drill of the Grand Commandery. 1t is likely to
prove interesting event in Masonic circles.
proposal has been made to Prince Bismarck by
all eminent inancier to substitute duty pianos
for the proposed duty on corn. "we understand"
says an English weekly, "that this proposal is
warmly supported by that very large section Of the
public which considers music to be only the least
dsagreeable form Of noise and is anxious to check
at any rate to tax. the almost universal habit Of
making every child learn the piano and practise
era hours day for many years. whether it possesses
any musical talent or not"
If the weather is pleasant the matinees to-day bid
fair to be we'll attended. "Pnafore" will be per-
formed ut the Standard. Broadway, Lyceum. San
Francisco Minstrel Theatre. Tony Pastors and the
Olympic Engaged" at the Park. "a Scrap of Paper
at wszcks, "a Celebrated Case at the Grand Opera
House. .sThe Banker Daughter the Union Square,
'.Thro tho Dark" at the Fifth Avenuee. 1.-The Black
Crook" at Niblo's, ''The Little Duke" at Booths
| "Red Riding Hood at the Aquarium, 'The Octo-
| room" at the Bowery and 1.-THE Mulligan Guard
| Ball. at the Theatre Comiquc. Chacun SON ooat.
There has been interesting musical quarrel in
Berlin with reference to Rubinsteins opera '.Fera
1nors" which to be produced at the Royal Opera
House. An incident which occurred at the dress
| hearsal delayed the piece. The prma donna. Mme
Mallinger refused to sing certain portion Of the
brides dance The composer insisted upon her sing
| ing it, quarrel took place and Rubinstein ended
by leaving the house and declining to conduct. 1t
appears that the portion in question struck out
with the approval of the imperial and Royal director
of the OPERA who, however had omitted to arrange
matters with the composer. However. it is fully in
| tended to perform the opera whether Rubnstein
| agrees to conduct it personally or not.
The concert at Steinway Hall this evening. to be
given by Mr.. Christian Frtsch, promises to be of
| the best OF the The programme il varied and
attractive and comprises the Of the following
| artists Mrs. Imogene Brown Mrs. Florence Rice
| Knox Miss Urchs, Nine. L. Grcessler Heinz Mr.. A.
T. stoddard. Mr.. Prehn. Mr. H. Bersin. Mr.. s. b.
Mills. Mr.. L. G. Kapp, Mr.. +. Agramonte. MIR. Charles
| Werner, Mr. G. Walter Mr.. F. Brandcs and Mr..
| George Colby. Mr.. Frtsch is not only one Of the
best Of our tenors but he has frequently and
generously rendered his services without charge in
| the many concerts given for charitable purposes
during the last three years that he deserves
substantial recognition of the at the hands Of
| the public tonight