BREMEN.
WE have the pleasing task of reporting upon the performances of Demlle. Henriette Grabau, who, together with her brother Mr. A. Grabau, and Mr. Ullrich, (both members of the Leipzig orchestra,) delighted our musical public with two concerts. This lady’s voice has gained greatly in sureness and volume; her execution is pure and finished; she unites the Italian florid style to solid German song, so that she may be justly pronounced a classic vocalist. Mr. A. Grabau, as violoncellist, has also earned considerable applause; his endeavours to attain still higher perfection in his art will not fail to be crowned with success, for he possesses every qualification to arrive at first-rate eminence; he has a fine melodious tone, great versatility and strength of bow, and a true feeling and inspiration for the beautiful. A similar judgment may be passed on the violinist Mr. Ullrich, whose playing met with deserved approbation, and warrants the highest hopes for the future.
In conclusion, we have to mention a composition of our worthy Mr. Riem, performed by our Vocal Academy, at a country trip, which takes place every year in the fine season. It celebrates the charms of the month of May; and consists of eight parts with two quartet solo voices, so skilfully interlaced, so sweet, cheerful, and lively, that it would be impossible to imagine anything more attractive for such an occasion. It is a true lovely picture of delightful May, and excited universal interest.
KARLSRUHE.
THE Musik Verein (Musical Union), established about 1820, for the performance of sacred compositions, continues in a state of flourishing activity. Only the more ancient Italian and German compositions for the church are performed;—no operas. Among the former the pious labours of Palestrina, Durante, Bach, Handel, and Feska, are particularly attended to.
PARIS.
Don Giovanni is about to be represented at the Académie Royale de Musique with all the theatrical pomp end excellence of execution which are habitual to this theatre. Mad. Damoreau is to be the Zerlina, Madlle. Dorus Donna Anna, and Madlle. Falcon Donna Elvira; Nourrit represents Don Giovanni, Alexis Dupont Ottavio, Levasseur, Leporello, and Dabadie Mazetto.
[We are assured that the artistes who have just finished their engagements at the King’s Theatre, London, are thoroughly discouraged, and that few of them feel disposed to return another year to the capital of England. They complain of the deceptions which have for four or five years been practised on them. But these deceptions have not surprised us, for it is long since that we predicted what has at length happened. Revue Musicale.]