The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

NEWS OF THE MUSICAL WoRLD-THREE OPERAS.
Some time ago, We were wondering whether We
should have an opera; now, it seems settled that We
are to have three. Il is really surfeit of good
things--too much bliss for people who could notsup.
port single opera . few years ago.
First, we shall have Made Alboni, who makes
hsr debut on Monday in ''Csneren tola," with M.
Revere and Sangiovanni, and the whole strength of
the Italian chorus. Whatever doubt may exist
as to tho vocal abilities Of her male assistants,
Albon is host in herself, and with the aid of the
chorus, she will carry of opera brilliantly. We
long to hear her pin ssssta the stage. Loud
ly as it Was appauded at her first concerts in this
city, its full effect cannot be given without cho-
rus; this desideratum will not now be wanting She
is also to sing Norma ''Sonnambula," and, We
trust, one or two other operas. Those who have
heard her CastG Diva and Ah! non credca will net
need pressing invitation to listen to her magic
Strains once more. We are glad that the "Hugue-
nots" Norma" sonnambula." and s'Lucrezia
Borgia" are in the programme The "Pro-
phete," too, in which Made Alboni achieved
such wonderful success, after . couple of days
notice, in Paris, would have been Il y accep liable;
but the gods forbid it seems and we must needs be
content with what we can get. The scale of prices
has been fxsd-ts use the popular tsrm-to suit
purses of every length Reserved seats in the
parquette and dress circle will cost q dollar and
half seats not reserved, q dollar; and those
whose means are not commensurate with their
love Of music can be accommodated in the family
circle for mere half dollar ; and, still higher
up, for twenty five cents. Runor says that Madame
Alboni has only besn engaged for a fortnight; but
We doubt not that this period will be extended to
. month, or still longer, if she meets with the
success We anticipate. III addition to the opera at
the Broadway, there will be grand ballet.
In January, however, she viii meet with forni-
dable rival at Niblo's. Madame Sontag is to sing
in opera there with BadiaH and Pozzolini, and her
troupe is, in psn Of talent and cultivation uaques-
tionasly second to no other on the continent. The
great 2rima donna is unrivalled: the hand Of time
has pressed lightly on her, and years Of refined
ease have nellowed, without impairing, her deli
ci0us soprano. Badiai needs not word Of eLcsmium
from US. Whom his name is mentioned, the pub
lie is ready to supply appropriate epithets We
have not heard what opera is to DO the krst on the
programme, bat it has been Whispered that the
"Nozze di Vigaro" and the "Barbiore' will be
given, with the whole available musical talent.
There are people who prefer the mellow tones and
rich wsntonnsss Of Albonis voice in una Uoce; but
you may roam the world over In vain in search Of
artistic rendering Of the duet with which Son
tag and Badiali have often rayished audiences at
Metropolitan Hall Madame Sontag 10 not alone q
singer, bat An actress Of great power and Gnesse-
her Rosina Is probably the most perfec. rendering
Of the part that was ever witnessed on the stage.
We hope also to see ''Don Giovanni produced at
Niblo's. and if 'La Figlia del Reggimesto" Is
among the things possible We should prefer Sontax
to any other artist in the part From what We have
heard, it is the design Of the manager to aim at
the patronage Of . select sudiencs;-wc under
stand that the prices are to range from
Ave to three dollars To people who have been
accustomed to FIFTY cent theatres this may seem at
first rather extravagant; but good things must be
paid for and Sontag and Badiali will not sing for
the same price as French light opera troupe. We
confidently augur brilliant success for the Coun-
tess and her companions.
Mar Maretzck, also, We are told fresh from his
Mexican aurels will be here early in January, with
Steffsnone, Bertuccs, Salv and the other stars of
his private armament. OF his intentions we know
nothing, excep. that ii il rumored he will take
that Inflated house, the Astor Place Opera, and rc-
deem it's name by series Of triumphs.
The winter will thus be season Of unusual acti-
witty in the musical world. Ere It's long months
have rolled over the gems Of Italian opera will be
rs familiar to all Of MS as the hits in the old
stock comedies which we hear at Burton's or Wal
lacks. We are glad to be able to say this II be-
tokens an intellectual refinement which is keeping
pace with the material progress Of the country In
more practical pursuits. II shows that while we
aro distaucipg the rest Of the world in useful yen-