The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-15

Movements In the Theatrical World.
Bepumbsr will insugurate the grandest theatrical sea-
that this city has before Witnessed and intro
duse Of the most distinguished and smns., cha
rioters Of the European stage some Of the greatest
continental Gksies ballet and opera already here
many are en- 10 this metropolis, and Others
contemplating visit in the course Of month or
two The celebrated rivals In the artistic tourna-
mept-which is to take place next month-are
Madame Alboni, the great contralto, who is now
training herself for the approaching contest at Sara
toga and Madame sootag the less celebrated soprano
whose arrival here may be expected about the fifth Of Sep
TENDER There two a,tse are recognised surprising
in their respective styles all competitors aud enjoy the
putaticn being unqualed the stage for powers of
voice and brllisncy OF execution Madame Sonag may
have somewhat the advantage in being greater novelty
but this is oounterbalanced by the impression
which Alboni made in the two concerts she has
already given here that the chances for the highest
degree of popularity be considered to be between
The rivalry which must exist between these two cee
vocass when thus brought into competition here
will them to devrlopc their highest powers Of song
and ,br community will therefore have opportunity
Of ist ming the greatest efforts of the greatest aes
Of the world Madame Albopis concerts to
IN Metropolitan Hall early in September and those Of the
We expect exciting and pleasing time FOR the lovers Of
music during the continuance Of these concerts.
These the two great names the list for the
ing season; but they will by no means monopoze all the
attraction for the musiccviDg portion Of our citizens
There many other artistes of distinction who will
claim . large share of public interest. Madame Anna
Thilon engaged open the ball with the opera Of the
Encbantress in the Aston Place Opera House recently
renovated and altered, under the management Of Mr.
Charles Thorne Madame Fleury jolly, most charming
singer. and consummate actress is playing in
French opera viii talented troupe in the Cattle Garden,
though she will probably leave before he commencement
Of the theatrical proper in this city Miss Cahe
rne Hayes has not yet decided her future
be hope to learn that she, too, will add her sweet
voice to the choir of vocalsts here The distinguished
have given in this programme do not. however
comprise all the musical array of talent which the
will corrugated in New York The idea of forming
grand Italian opera company under the direction of
able ipesario, and giving round of performances in
this city Boston and Philadelphia, is we learn about
to be acted Luniey is named the probable direc
tor OF this movement, and Bafe Benedict the
ductorthe company to be perfect in all s partscon
ting Of cops Of singers and ballet dancers orchestra
chorus. SC. and the whole to be managed under the
subscro-ion system in Paris and London. This will
be grand experiment, and from it we may date the
establishment Of Italian opera in this country basis
as firm as that which It exists in England and
the continent. The Broadway Theatre. too, is to
open with the representation Of English opera by an ex.
celent company including pco vietti, Madame Bishop
and other well known arteS that there never has
been such an operate campaign in this city that
which will be opened in the course Of a month.
The admirers OF the ballet too crafty their taste by
witnessing the performances of the talented French aud
Spanish donseuses Niblos ard who will probably
family who have been dancing a. Castle Garden,
about to leave for Philadelphia Among the former Sc
nora Soto has created the greatest enthusiasm in her
faycr and Of the most beautiful and exquisite dan
GERS we have had here Mdle pougaudis the prm1
Of the French troupe and Miles Lavgne, Leedcr
and Drouet have been very successful in he efforts to
please We learn also that the famous Certo, who is
now Madrid purposes coming here in the
Of the autumn and that Mile dc Melissa artistic OF
merit is her way hither that in both branches Of
opera and ballet will have aggregation Of some o.
| the greatest professors Of those arts.
| The taste for dramatic performances viii also be well
mnistered TO- Nbo has engaged actresses Of etab
lihed merit Miss Emma Fitzpatrick, from the Drury
Lane Theatre whose abilities very highly estimated
and Mss Laura Eeene from the Royal Lyceum, who has
been sohooled under Madame vestrs vf.h these and
good stock company be will present dramatic pieces in
terpersed with the ballet and make his theatre continue
to be- rs 1t the chief attraction in the city Walack
is to open tho Lyceum with excellent company and
the Aston Place Opera House promises under the
nogemert Of Mr. Tborne to be rival to the best
There many other asses whom have omitted to
name but who will also prefer their claims to popularity
the coming Paul Julien the Incompatible young
French vioinist, in town, and few concerts will pro
badly be given by him and we learn Of more than one
cell brated pianist who s about to try his fortune in New
York which is beginning to be the greatest musical mart
in the world and last of though by least in
atraction-we going to have monster rival to Bar
mum in Madame Tassauds celebrated collection of
figures. Truly, the coming season promises to be the
richest and most stirring one in opera, concert ballet
and cuioties that New York has dreamt Of
! Personal Intelligence.
President TYLER and family arrived in town on