MUNICH.
HANDEL’s classical work, Alexander’s Feast, was performed here on the 31st of March, by an orchestra (vocal and instrumental) of two hundred individuals; its masterly execution drew bursts of applause from the numerous audience which filled the great saloon of the Odeon.
Mr. Schinn of Pesth made his debût in the part of the Podestà in the Diebische Elster (La Gazza Ladra). He is reported to possess a fine voice, and a cultivated musical taste. The first opera to be brought out under the new direction of our establishment is stated to be William Tell.
The Royal Hofmusikus Böhm has, by his great mechanical talents, given such perfection to the flute, that all the tones of the instrument are rendered equally full, pure, and vibrating. Its pianos are uncommonly sweet and delicate, and the fortes exceed by far the power of an ordinary flute. In addition to these advantages, this new instrument presents an equal facility in all the keys, the most difficult not excepted. Although Mr. Böhm has only practised this new instrument for about six months, his execution upon it is almost as great as on the flute hitherto in use. He is on the point of setting out on a professional journey to England.