The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-16
LONDON, July p. 1852.

LONDON, July Y. 1852
The director Of the italian Opera bsgs 70 ackncw.
ledge the recsipt Of Mr. W. II is valuable
ccnnunication relative to establishing the grand
Italian opers and ballet in the United states, on
tho same extensive scale as prodused In ner Ma
jesty's Opera Honse here and feels called upon 70
saw that the calculations aud argument adduced by
Mr. W. III j such as TO impress him most
avorsbly. after the most serious reflection on the
subject and must view it As most important ststs-
ticsI inform alton; and should he be officially applied
to in the matter by the parties empowered aud
prepared TO act, he feels satisfied that very little
difficulty would arise to efectually carry out the
object.
LosDOs, July %, 1852.
To Mr.. PHELAS, or TIKI COMMITTEE OF MANAGE
MINT FOR THE ERECTION OF THx NEW OrERA
l take the earliest opportunity OF informing you
that have had long and serious conversation
with the present director o. the grand Italian opera.
Of London and Paris, regarding tho introduction Of
the Italian opera, on an equally grand scale, ia
New York; snd from my exOerieuoe in musical
matters, also my kno sledge OF the portion OF tho
italian opera just closed with for the last sub.
scription. thought 1t more than likely that, in
ereotir the new opera house, such is determined
upon, that there would be very little difivslty in
arranging With him to give series Of grand operas
ana bailtts by the Same company, and on the Same
scale as given here, provided subscriptions to
reasonable amount adequate to the expense, could
be guaranteed He went into some lengthy oaoa-
iations on the subject. and rhcu compared With the
subscriptions Of sne Aston Place, fnd them not
very much more
If he DO applied to in proper form, he would
be prepared. ut a notice Of some four or five
months, 70 give from ten to fifteen operas, with all
the grand effects ana perfectuess Of represen alton
IS here and IN Paris, comprising the same company
OF artists, orchestra, chorus, ballets, costumes 80
Sc In brief. you could have opera in New York,
in style the first of the art, as manv Of tho
patrons of tho opera in Amerios, having visited
Europe, will appreciate, and all will support aud
there is fix ed fact that nothing short Of the
Italian OPERA in its fullest excellence will succeed
ana If given ~ such pefectness, its support will be
all that could DO desired
Should you entertain tho idea which / have on
my own account statistcally gone INTO, not rs q
matter Of business, of course, bat presuming Is it
was in contemplation to erect a new opera house,
open new subscription list, &c., that in order to
complete the work 10 manner worthy Of, aud oal-
cuiAted 70 meet, the warmest support Of the citi-
zens-that in order to prevent any eKperimsn-
tai or inefficient operatic management, rather di
iectorship, that it would be economy to place the
matter on the surest undaton-oomplete in allits
business.
The class of artists would be such as Alboni, Son.
tag, Cruvtli, La Grange, Wagner, CASTELAR,, Da-
pres, q rcia, Mario, Sims Reeves, Colzolari, Gar
conf Bassini, Bellett ballet such Carlotti Girl
81, Cerito, Guy Stephen, Russti, III Taglioni, &c.,
&c Balfe or Costa, probably. rs conductor. OF
course II is impossible TO give an actual list Of the
company, unless something official entered into.
GU Will please communicate by return of post,
not your definite reply, but your views on this i'm
portant matter, and, by way OF suggestion, may
say that three things essential to bear in mind
LIST. IL will be necessary to obtain permission from
the government to admit the properties such
wardrobe and trappiDgs, important properties ne
eesssry for the grand opera rs played here, free
from DUTY.
End The necessity Of giving the director as much
notice as possible
Bird. In order to arrange for this gigantic under
taking, row far the cities Of Boston and Philadcl
phia would cooperate, lie how many nj ghts could
be insured by subscription, aud how many subscri
bcrs could ne procured to support such grand pro-
ductions as those alluded to!
America being without Italian opera. it is es-
seDtiai that if is desirable it should be
done soon, lest such opportunity be lost that
OF the ability TO get the establishment easily con
pleted, and under such direction that of the di
rector from I4oudon, bringing with him the tout
seabs TO efectually Pre- duce grand Italian opera
snd ballet. am, sir, yours, very obedeItly,
w. IL. j.
p. S.-I have just been called upon to Inspect n
mooei Of new stage. in most part same as the
III at the Italian Opera House. Covent Garden,
and at the Process Theatre it is the most com-
piete thing ever and copy Of it could be had
for mere trife, and if you have not commenced to
build is worthy OF your serious consideration.