The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-16
FinnI WIare.ap 81 enc Itallan Opera.

Final WIars-up at tine Isalian Opera.
good deal OF sensation has been produced in the
steal and fashionable circles, by the which
gave yesterday Of the sudden explosion Of the Italian
opera in this city, and the scattering Of these delightful
elements all around in every direction. This sin
gular up has been great topic Of conversation
that Of the judicial election, Merism. Every
one wondering whether this s indeed the final explo-
sion Of the opera the hope OF revival or rescusc
tation
We hardly know TO solve this question The recent
short season. and the final hare-up which took place
have been very curious affairs altogether in relation to
musical affairs here We understand that the regular
subscription does not till the middle OF
November and thar tho which has suddenly and
abruptly terminated, speculation Of the manager
and ths troupe. who supposed that in the months Of
September and October, when the city was thronged
with strangers could be made prostable But transient
patronage not seems sufficient to support the OPERA
and the pecuniary difficulties became great that the
explosion was Inevitable Mde Borghese receiving her
share of the spois the extent of $500 week. whilst
fthe others, and particularly the musicians got
hardly salt to their porridge. the catastrophe which
have recorded could not be avoided People the
predicted that night the whole would conclude with
grand display Of Areworks-a regular operate pyro
eXnlDltton-anu
profusion OF rockets
The scene before the curtain laughable enough
but that behind the curtain was teniod more
amusing signor Perozzi refused to ego on y unless
he was paid-a very proper But Palmo.
by the advice Of friend, put the Signior at
once to his trumps by raising the curtain, and
the fear Ct the public dispeasure forced the refractory
tenor on the stage But not with the orchestrathe
half of them at dscamped with their instruments
under their arms, mutterng curses mot loud but deep
But it was when Dinnsford retired. after making his
great speech that the grand tosk place. vaellna
looking blacker and more piratcal than sver srded
backwards and forwards wrapped up in his big cloak
wondering whs devil that Dnneord that so well un.
derstood theatrical tactics Perozzi leaned his head
against pillar and beat the DEVILS tattoo The poor
chorus singers were huddled up in corner-imsgss OF
despair-in tnsel and calico. But the beautiful Bor
ghese-how did she demean herself at this momen,
OF trial and dsmay1 She stood wrnging her hands with
the most tragic air Imaginable exclaming in tones that
would have melted heart of stone, Mon Diem .-oue
aute IL faire que fauteifare Comm emit faire ~ Din.
neford enreatsd her to be calm-to be herself being
perfect Napoleon in his way, he said "y DEAR Madam
you must go ondo 60 on, beseech YOU even with what
instruments are left take your chance with the pub
lie And DinneFord succeeded The charming Borghese
became calm as the heavens after thunderstorm on
or acted better Indeed the whole performance went of
admirably Such life, spirit, and vgor, we never saw
surpassed.
The whole difficulty with the Italian opera in this city
has been the want Of energetic experienced and Ma
poleonike manager This is and admitted by all
Have you no police compel these people uGll their
contract " asked foreigner in the boxes ON Nor.
day night Even of the female chorus singers could
not help exclaimng-"It is burning shame to treat
Palmoso-if were man, think would kick every one
Of these people out of the houseo We want good en-
ergetic management-and company possessed of good
sense and discretion such company can't be had
we want manager who will make them have common
sense and discretion There is quite sufficient wealth
taste and love Of music in this city to support the opera
All that is wanted is that which have Just described
S-We understand that Mr. Dumboten has taken
Pamos Theatre for year. and opens tonight with thu
Ethiopian Serenaders" From the energy end tact o.
this gentleman doubt he will succeed He ntends 10
introduce variety Of new amusemen and expects som.
important arrivals from England Concerts English
opera genteel comedy-and all that will be given
Meyer the great pianist will be here soon and also thu
Seguns Thus has the Italian OPERA in Consequence Of
the ndiscretion folly quarrels and ridiculous conduc
of the company been destroyed and hope left of it's r.
establishment