The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09
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THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC


Last night to q full house. the Moa,os..
troupe gave repetition of "Adriennes w,,s
the Countess In the title role. This bit q; ~.
French school Is doubtless familiar to our Ma.
goers, and the peculiar phases OF society h ran
resents not unknown to the world through tba q
medium Of poyelists and playwrights. It no!
to the public something OF an insight OF life bss
hind the scenes.
herself. She seemed. it being her last appear. !.
ance here, to put forth more than her crdiparv
strength End Was frequently called before ts
Carroll was dignifed portrayal OF the charae.
Clements. was not he Marshal we would i Iaass
Clements strovs faithfully to give the pro sas
bearing to the part. but Dame Nature ha5
something to say In the mater. and according
b ton ought to have been In other hands Take
1t altogether. the play passed off most pleas.
Tonight that favorlte of New Orleans. Mr.
John Mccullough. will open at the Academy IN
Virginiua. supported by that talented actor, Mr.
Charles Barron.
MIR. RAREsHIDEs BENEFIT.
Yesterday evening there was an assemblaea
OF the elite of the Crescent City at Grunewald
Hall to witness the testimonial concert rendered
to Mr.. George Hanson Rareshide BY the citizens
OF New Orleans. Mr.. RareShide, who Is one of
ours Is a young pianist of much promise has
had this concert rendered him By the citizens Il
New Orleans to enable him to undertake voy-
age to Europe to perfect him self in his art
Miss Ida Redmann and Mr. Jas. Ross sang the
exquisite duet OF IL. Smart with much feeling
Then came q violin solo. Concerto Mill aire,s
which Mr.. Theo. Curant rendered In his usual
artistic style. lie Barber de Seville" By Misc
F. Safely. was well received By the appeciativs.
MIR. Geo. Fl. Rareshide execused the Rae
vezi March, and La Regatta Veneziana.s
amidst repeated applause young lady, whose
voice always awakens sympathy In the soul.
Miss Annie Sewell. sang eontrato solo, which
was very tavorably received. Mr.. James Ross.
well known In this city. sang Hatten's TO An
Theo CaIan whose delicate touch on
the yiolin. is recognized by all. favored the az
sembly with q fine rendi Ion Of violin solo
s sas Tooas s Ida seanns With hs
dnlcet tones. rendered Virginia Gabrieps song.
When sparrows Build"
received with SO much enthusiasm that an
The thanks Of the amateurs are due to Nh
J. ". Eckert. the able accompanied OF hs
VARIETIES THEATRE
The production OF "Trovatore" last evening
by the Hers Opera Company was an agreeable
surprise to the immense number OF spectators
that had assembled at the Varieties to pay q
farewell compliment {. the Hess Opera Com
0s has e @ou
weak one. to say the least of It. On the
contrary. the presentation OF Verdi's splendid
than In America probably owing TO its essen
TALLY drama ic m usic-was handsome affair.
and one which brought out the strongest quail
Turner-Azucena. Leonora and Maurice. We
had long before last night recognized In Mrs.
Seguin an artist Of superior order, whose ap-
repertoire was accidental. her place being In
grand opera; but We bad very little confdence
La the ability OF Miss Montague and Mr..
TtIrn IN hrs vxyffh cfJRh ha.ry rrla "a
Leonora and Mnnrico We we're agree
ably disappointed. Miss Montague surprised
her audience with the force, Of voice and dra-
most trying roles known on the lyric stage. and
Mr.. Turner manifested qualities which won Tor
him much favor late years It has been zen, n re
though not In the scorel the allegro OF the last
&c ne Of the third act. very few, however, sue
'B" fiat, Mr.. Turner, however, was more sue
| cessful last night, and fairly and clearly gave
natural b" which brought him before the cur
tain twice after 1t had gone down. and finally ne
We revert to Mrs seguin. Her Azucena YVES
a splendid effort. although at the outset. .
the experienced ear. 1t WIS evident that she was
laboriDg under some unknown difficulty. With
| admirable herotsm she managed. however. 70
| sing and play In manner that deceived tnt
pnblic throughout the opera until the MELODY
| Of the last scene was reached. when it became
| evident that she was suffering from a sever
attack Of influenza. But the battle had been
|
| The audience. We may add at every step OF tnt
opera. was unusually enthusiastic in its appro
| citation OF the ar lists, who were encored and re.
| called several times. The voice of Mr.. Hall
Count di Luna, was unfortunately husky, but hs
! also seemed determined to act his part heroi
| caly and succeeded beyond our expectations
| We will close In thanking Manager Hall ant
the Hess Opera Company for the three weeks
| engagement which they have afforded our pub
| lie. and We hope that the, leave New Orleans o.
| well pleased with US as we are with them.
| ROBs0N AND
The engagement OF the Robson and Cram
Combination begins toni ght at the Varieties II
| our Bachelors." al English adaptation 9
| one OF the best. most life-like and amusin
| that the dramatic genius or this century ma
| written. Onr friend Stuart Robson, who's
/ Iempleton Jit We have 30 often applaudef
| Will doubtless receive p warm reception. Ill
stay among us should be M de as agreeable a
his alents deserve
/ ST. CHARLES THEATRE
| Inc Jenny Hughes spectacular and pale
| troupe. j.. w. Mack's excellent variety COMBINE
ton and schoolcraft and Goes in their iangns
Die sketches will. together with the rolncKln
| pantomime of Robert Macaire. form the pre-
gramme at the St. Charles this evening: IN
evenings entertainment Will include Jenn
Hughes herself in her exquisite character In
| presentations and Sings, IN some OF whlch 50
Is the perfect of Aimee. The bill Is especial
selected for a Sunday evening performance
and crowded house may Dc expected.
THE MERRY MAKERS.
I This mysterious association has compliment
ed us with an invitation 70 attend their receI
ton which takes place at Grunewald Hall o
/ Thursday evening next.
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