New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-09-29
The Opera-1SO1.

have gone 10 grass. BLt W0 90 not perceive IL. Inc
fiction Of wheels within wheels has been moro
ntense than the during the Opera night Of Mr.
Growers just expired. II was something won
ocrfnl to behold. We reminded Of the panem ct
oircen:s7a again. Come what WILL the public must
be amused. Amnsed-thats the current word-but
what low mission for at TO amuse merely Mr. Gro
yer Is a most ecrprsing man, and merits all the suo'
cess he has met with Never with the German language
hiss such fortune attended the Opera here and never
with any language have there been larger audiences
Mr. Habclcsnn has shown great advances on bis pre-.
vious on aud Kari Formes appeared to have re-
ceiyed new accession Of life. Mr. Grover VIII now
proceed to different towns previous TO season In Bos-
! ton.
Next Monday Mr. Maretzsk wiz commence italian
Opera at the Academy. lie has some new artists
First Soprano Sgnora c. Carozz Zucch; Tenor, Signor
Massmiliani. For the Conrsto. signora Morenci
Barytone. sgnor Belini. Opening Opera the TrOra.
tore We forbcar TO enter into any details respecting
the new artists for the simple that We have not
heard them and await accordingly their debut. The
long experience Of NJ. Maretzes In selecting artists
however exces public curiosity in advance regarding
! their morris.
We learn that the director intends to enliyen the
season and render It as attractive possible
| The following is Mr. Mazetzeks circular:
In announcing the regular Fail and Winter Of Ia
ian Opera. Monday October 1884, the d.
beg submit siew obevsons which lie doubts not
will be- readily appreciated by the patron, Of the Opsr the
stockholders OF ,he Academy, and the public generally
TIE 10 we'll within the as, twelve years
the very foremost lyric artists Of Europe huvc professionally
visited this country. 1t ia to be wondered at therefore,
that the task Of selecting for each fiesh voices
that shsr compete successfully with their ustous prede
ccssors supas them 1. longer easy
Moreover 1. Is eydon. dsin,.rested Observers that
steal genius tcn. Is less sbudn at present than In former
times and although the supply o; truly great artists espe'
ciay fo the italian c drama Is alvsualy small still tho
densud for such and ability is to-day greater than
before.
Not only Italian Open established In every cspalcy
throughout the civilized world but sphere has been suddenly
snd resy ENLARGED in consequence Of decree Of the French
aeoshns the privileges Of the thesters through
France and which las snauaTy enough resulted in the
formation Of several Italian Opera compsne. in Paris
aud caused the mneger in the provincial towns generally TO
nture pl;rons in the frh yho;ed appetite for this
ashonal- amusement Thus all these circunsia
have combined the value OF superior sr,t and
the prices demanded their services doub and treble
the paid in former In addition 10 al this
the American manager obi-ed outbid European offers in
order artists risk pfe>en, time visit to
America. Lastly, 10 continental celebrity sill agree to
ceye pa,Snen here c, wLro, Otherwise than in specie
this fact owing the extraori nary depreciation Of
currency contributes little 10 the embarrassment Of the
managerial situation. Such diff. ucs surround The Di
the Of the mish, well have di,
courage any other lea s 10 'i' 49, -
operate enterprises.
Indeed the Director has been The recipient OF many friendly
communications counsrg him rrnqui-h for the Garrett
year. the honor Of presenting opera 10 the pbir advising
him con6ue himself to the employment Of simple and
comparative nexpcnve stock company, snch a. ooad be-
easily gathered together In New York alone. Upon msture
reflection however the Director hs. decided neither to de-
pye the pubic Of thor yor;e refined End chesp Winter
Amusement offer anything TIA. need apology for it'
shortcomings being thoroughly convinced that the eltzen' Of
NewYok viii make sacrifices IN con'iiers,ion OF
op "a ably &c rrscntcj suu tolerate performance Of lor
merit Accordingly the Director las sought 10 oyecoms
every dculiy N his path, aud has spared neither
trouble expense in the eH, no, only 'sok
company con pie ard cfce1, e. every department bat
operate stars Of the hr,, besides adng and
niere.ng composition, the already extended f'peoy Of
the Academy he therefore altcf h'rH on erias aoe 20
present every opera IN style entirely worthy Of the generous
suppor Of on sp2re1iotye Plbie
Ato The merits Il ,hose artists who VII appear a. new
candidate for eIi-b the Director pe,fs 20 remain silent
rather than k the charge 0; preliminary putting bell
wholly d..ro tLey should obtain public fyor only ~
the extent 70 which their individual eneraus and may
ere them lie swIinr bdr without apprehension, the
Unbiased Judgment OF the public and the peis Ia ih par
tcuar Experience proves that no amount O! peplaioy
ueusgng Will suffice to insure tho permanent .icc' " o. an
artist no, po,.s.ed Of geane ability while very ofen has
happened hat too much outdoor Influence Ia syanee Of
e.su 10. served excite dsrut .Ler than produce The
coveted favorable impresson among the dAraH Al tha,
the Director care. here concerning the new s'sis
the troupe tha, each endowed with powerful voice
a. get auip aired By time and tbs; they oil have Ion Europe
IA the very zenith Of their public aad with TJ
| tsblifhol regulations.
Herewith wi be found the and spcciaiis' OF every
promuen. artist s.zascd appear in italian OPeFa during 'he
ensuing season Of lG1i-5.
Enra-,nen,s-Prine Dome sopran si,noTa Cnr'ot
cao11i Zuo,nl gn3ra Ey:a Brambi.a, M' Laura Ha'r
Mrs Jennie Van Zini; er inst appearance ia ePeral Pfns
Doune Mr4zo Sopnll aHd Coutrau Simon C. Mor"ns
Mile Fsida de Gcbc. NADINE AdeliEa Mote tLe hrsi ap
pcarsnce in oper.j Compini,rii Miss fnnie stockton
pdu TENOR Assolo,i sisuot Bernardo Massniln, sinor
Ougli,.ao Lott Computation sisnor J. Rdchart Pi.u
Barilon. Sigor Fernando Boiui, Snor francisco Fieffai
rria Ba.s: Siepor i. susi sianor AAn puorrn sisno
j. Weiuieh. Basso Comphaario: aisloT W. Mailer. NB
Nego peudns with another principal h,ist whose
nam. viii be daily announcedl
SECONDARY PAR1s-A nuner0us Orcbesrs, largely sug
ened Chorus and Corps de Ballet have bscn selected with
especial care aud each Of these departments thorough Ell
cheney has been secured Conducors Mons A. Fedam and
Max Maretzek; Primo vioino Concer'antr, Mons HEM
Appy Le ders Of Orchestra Mons Hcnn Apply snd ST IN
,hony ReG Chorus Mlsier Hen ker'seni stage Manager
signor Ainnh Dubr~ui Maiirr de Ballet, Mons A. 1rosi
Premiere Darsease Nile Ernesiine; Scenic Artist siguor
H. W. Cayo.
The Repsrtoy will consist Of the most admired Standard
Ouer.. including the maserwoTss Of hos Ro5sni Bel
llui Doniz,tt VcrGi Couuoi. Aa5c &c. 1t i the Dfec
tors intention to produce the following New Operas Don't
ze, lest work. Grand Opera IN Five Acts Of Don sebas
t.ano. Tor which entirely and eo';ly m'' e'