The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-15
Movements In shs Theatrical World.

Movements In the Theatrical World.
september will nsugurate the grsndest theatrical sea-
that this city has before witnessed and intro
suee Of the most distinguished and eminent cha
motors Of the European stage Of the greatest
continental ballet and opera already here,
many 10 this metropolis, and Others
are eontsmp, ating visit in the Of month or
two The mott celebrated rivals In the artistic 9nrui-
mcnt-whioh 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 Soatag the no less celebrated soprano
whose arrival here may be expected about the fifth Of Sep
TENDER There two 0vtse are recognised as surprising
in their respective styles all competitors and enjoy the
puaton Of being unsqualed the stage for powers OF
voice and brliancy of execution Madame sontag may
have hat 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 may be considered to be between
them The rivalry which must exist between these two cee
bsted vocass when thus brought into competition here,
will them to develope their highest powers Of song
and The community will therefore. have opportunity
Of sepng the greatest efforts of the greatest aises
Of the world Madame AlboDis to
IN Metropolitan Hal early in September and those of the
Countess Of Rossi possible after her arrival
We expect exciting and pleasing time for the lovers OF
music during the continuance of these concerts.
There the two great names on the list for the CON-
ing season; but they will by means monopozc all the
attraction for the music loving portion of citizens
There are many other Grtistes of distinction who viii
claim large share of public interest. Madame Anna
Thlon engaged to open the ball with the opera of the
Enchantress in the Asor 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 with talented troupe in the Cattle Garden,
though she will probably leave before he
of the theatrical proper in this city. Miss Cathe
rine Hayes has not yet decided her future movements
be hope to learn that she, too, will add her sweet
voice to the choir of yocalists here The distinguished
names 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 imrresa,io and giving round of performances in
this city Boston, and Philadelphia, is learn about
to be acted Luulley is named the probable drec
tor Of this movement and Bae Benedict, as the
ducorthe company to be perfect in all its parscon
ssting Of corps of singers and ballet dancers orchestra
chorus, SC. and the whole to be managed under the
subscri oon system. in Paris and London This will
be grand experiment, and from 1t we may date the
establishment Of Italian opera in this country basis
as firm as that on which it exists in England and
the continent The Broadway Theatre, too, is to
open with the representation Of English OPERA by an
cellent company including pco yetti, Madame Bishop
and other well known arses, so that there never has
been such an operatc campaign in this city, that
which will be opened in the course of month
The admirers Of the ballet too crafty their taste by
witnessing performances of the talented French and
Spanish danseues at Nblos and who will probably
continue there during the The charming Rousset
family who have been dancing az Castle Garden are
about to leave for Phlade phia Among the former Sc
noa Soto has created the greatest enthusiasm in her
vor apdis Of the most beautiful and exquisite dan
GERS we have had here Mdle pougaudi is the pim
donna of the French troupe. and Miles Lavigne Lecdor
and Drouet have been very successful in their efforts to
please We Learn also that the famous Cerito who is
now Madrid, purposes coming here in the
Of the autumn, and that Mile dc Melisse, arise OF
merit her way hither that in both branches Of
opera and ballet will have an CATION Of some o.
the greatest professors Of those arss.
The taste for dramatic performances viii also De well
mnitered to- Nibo has engaged two actresses Of estab
lshed merit Miss Emma Fitzpatrick from the Drury
Lane Theatre whose abilities very highly estimated
and Mise Laura Eeene from the Royal Lyceum who has
been ohooied under Madame vestris v,h these. and
good stock company, be will present dramatic pieces in
terspersed with the ballet and make his theatre continue
to be it is the chief attraction in the city Walack
is open the Lyceum with excellent company and
the Aftor Place Opera House promises, under the
nogemert Of Mr. Thorne to be rival to the best
There many other arisies whom have omitted to
name but who will also prefer their claims to popularity
the coming Paul Julien the Incompatible young
French vionis is in town. and few concerts will pro
bably be given by him. and learn Of more than
cell brated pianist who is about to try his fortune in New
York which beginning to be the greatest musical mart
in the world and last of Though by means least in
attractonwe going to have monster rival to Bar
mum in Madame Tassauds celebrated collection of wax
figures Truly the coming season promises to be the
richest and most stirring in opera concert ballet.
and cuosities that New York has dreamt Of