The theatre has furnished little of marked interest; Mr. Rosicke of the Berlin Königstadt Theater appeared in various characters, with success, more particularly as Wallheim in Leonora. Mr. Heckscher, a new engagement from the Brunswick Court Theatre, made his appearance as Don Juan, Count Wetter von Strahl, Caspar in the Freyschutz, Lord Cockburn in Fra Diavolo, &c. The experienced actor is easily recognised in this gentleman, who possesses a powerful bass voice, but of which he does not always avail himself to the best advantage. On the 16th of October was performed, for the benefit of Miss Hulda Schaffner, Je toller, je besser (Une Folie), by Méhul.
The principal novelty on our boards was the production, on the 6th December, of the opera of Imogen (founded on Shakspeare’s Cymbeline), a composition of our worthy music director, Mr. Sobolewski, who, according to report, has also furnished the poem. Mr. S. has raised himself from the ranks in music to his present situation of commander-in-chief, and, by this opera, has furnished a new proof of musical talent of a superior order.
STRASBURG.
OUR German Opera, under the direction of Mr. Weinmüller, commenced the season with the Freyschutz. The performance met with considerable success, although the company is not as yet complete.
BRUSSELS.
THE King of the Belgians has been pleased to accept the dedication of the score of the opera William of Nassau, and, in proof of his satisfaction, has transmitted to the music director, Mezeray, a very flattering letter, accompanied with a diamond ring.
Monsieur Fétis is arrived, with the view of making the necessary arrangements for his future residence in this city; he has been nominated Maître de Chapelle of his Majesty, as well as Music Director and Professor at the Conservatoire.
ST. PETERSBURG.
BARMAN, the clarionet player, who has spent last winter in the higher northern latitudes, is at present here; wherever he appeared he was received with the greatest applause.