The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-02


Th> prospects Of tho Opera are getting bette,
with eacS performance Nothing 6ner could be desred
than the "lsaria Il Rohan" Monday, In which Mime
Gaxzanga made fce success, and Ferri the Creates
Chevreuse hsve had here. There great deal Of
teres attached 10 this evenings performance Beau
card6 the celebrated Italian tenor will make his dba In
Ella Favorita" rG which certainly offers him nne op
portunity. Mme Gasyanigas triumphs h this opera will
be readily remembered.
Apropos to the Opera Mr. Urman sends the following
Letter.
TO TIE EDITOR o. rxz NEW Y0nx HERALD.
The tenor Of tho article on he Opera IN todays RA1D
calculated 70 produce the impression that there exists
some misunde rstandng between Mr.. Strakosch and my
TINS not the case Evor since last May when
caion was formed the best understanding and harmony
stand beyond the time stipulated In our acreemsnt and
will ultimately become permanent Injustice 70 Mr. Srs
kosch cheerfuy acknowledge the excellence Of the
majority OF the engagements made by him In Europe.
The unqualified success achieved by Fsrri and Ssigo
corroboraes the soundness of his Judgment should
great reputation claims for hem-and for my part who
have frequently heard them in London, Pars Milan and
Venice DO not entertain the least doubt that viii be
MT rskoech will BIO entitled 70 the fullest appreciation
At the hands Of the patrons OF the OPERA since he has
signed their contracts at the same time those Of Ferr
duced U.S. however, keep the OF Nine Aber-
tint temporary secret Mr.. Srakosch, taking the credit
.ne eooc IS Of course bound 70 accept he
Their failure only proves that New York requires nothing
but the first TALENT the prime donne who have
appeared 90 mot possess qualifications % take leading
Music they will be found useful in completing the casebs
IN grand operas such Mozarts "Magic Flute" whore
mere are required not less than six prime for
the great parte and three for tho minor The addition
OF Madame Abertin and gnor Beaucarde the artists
already before the public constitutes company Of mpos
mg sueneth ana completeness company Of which the
manager Of any great European opera house might justly
eei proud and ono that Is capable of doing than
justice 70 the graDdes and difficult OPERA Il pos
sesfes IN Madames Abertn Coson and Gazzanga three
prime DOME OF the highest merit in Beaucarde Brgno
ana Sge three first such no Opera House can
poast 81 ut one tme these with Ferr (whose every fresh
appearance thus far, has been fresh riumph) Amo-
oio, Jhhca susni-whose speedy arrival Is expected
Madame StraG osch her line Of characters MILES Spe
fapza and Crescmano in roles suitable to their capacities
Muzo ana bergman as conductors and Dubreu as stage
manager present s Of talent as nv dear friends Of
tue French paper who still persevere IN their gross per
fona abuse, and with whom the rumor of difficulty be-.
tween Srakosch and myself Acknowledgement decenty
impugn in spite Of their unblushng eontery To return
TO Madame Albertni and Sgnor Beaucard6her snccess
certain beyond doubt In the present distrusI stata
Of the public, who still remember the unfortunate dis
appointment of the opening OF the season il would
be hazardous TO predict furorc on their yery arst
night But It is to me, knowing them thoroughly al
do "fxed fsct that sooner later they must make
1.-TWO great stars Of Italy, where their joined names pos
sess the same prestige those Of Mario and Grs do in
London and both have achieved undputed on
the very London boards which are Mario and Crisis
"Scilan vespers," on the success OF which we have
staked the fate Of the season Sgnor Beaucade appears
to night and on Friday He goes In Italy BY the soubr
same on every aYpeaance. Should this be one OF his
snspired EVENING" be will produce an excitement i'm
medatey not he will do SO on another OCCASION but
b ULIMAN.