The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-25
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's'e steamer st. Laurent which reached this port
from Bres. Tuesday evening, brought the isrcess
and best selected corps OF operatc artists ever en-
gagged for this couatry. ~
The company came consigned to MT. J. Grau, tho
lessee director OF the French theatre The troupe
numbers forty eight persons and comprises many Of
the foremost artists in Paris. Among them are Mme
Rose Bell, Mile. Descauzas. Mile. FOntanel, M1lo.
villa, MN. Beckers Gabe. GenQt BOurg0in ana
CODY, all OF whom are transatlantic celebrities of the
first order. With this force Mr.. Grau purposes pre-
sentipg us with an inaugural season Of opera ~
the Francois upon scale of splendOr hitherto
quite unknown even in Paris. Not only haA
he secured the finest talent for this specially but hs
has procured in Paris and other European capitals
the entire scenic appointments the wardrobe and
complete properties for the repertoire OF operas
which he contemplates producing. Besides import.
ing this extensive force Mr.. Grau has also secured
large auxiliary corps in this city to perfect the COM
pliment Of the chorus and orchestra, numbering In
all 140 members. The French theatre has been
wholly reconstructed and elegantly equipped
throughout, that now 1t will rank in point OF size.
comfort and elegance with the finest opera houses.
This 1.-THE alteration) has been done at cost OF
S3O,OOO-vountarily paid by Mr.. Grau-and before
the curtain win rise on the first night OF the coming
season. which commences on the 5tn Of October. Mr..
Grau viii have expended at least $4,000 In prepar-
ing for this campaign. t.,.f
fashion Will naturally low to the French theatre,
which has always been strong rival of the lta ian
opera. Naturally the announcement Of Mr.. Grau's
liberal plans for the qualification Of the fashionable
world has created universal interest, and the sub
scrption opens as promisingy as did that for the
first RiStorl performances two years ago. The art
lists, whose departure from Paris has created ma
nagerial panic and social despair, are In excellent
spirits at the prospect OF awakening excitenent
IN the New World. They are delighted with New
York already and we are sure that New York wiz
be equally pleased with them when the time comes
The corps Of artists, which, together with the
auxiliary force engaged, numbers over 40 persons,
comprises many Of the highest European reputation.
All viii be new to this public. The list includes the
following principal Grtists:-Mme. Rose Bell, Mile.
Marie DesGlauzas' Mie. F3ntanei ME- VIVA n
BourgOin M. CODY, M. Emile Petit, NJ Paul MussaJ,
NJ Jenot Three prime dome have been engaged, each
stands In the front rank of European artists. Der-
Ing widely from another in certain characteris-
excel in their chosen spheres Since it would be
difficult and perhaps ungenerous to classify them4n
any comparative order OF merit, the director pre-
sents them according to the dates OF their respective
engagements for New York.
Until recently Madame Rose Bell was favorlte al
the Paris Grand Opera, where she earned eminent
distinction in the most important r6es under hek
former name Mdlle LapOmeraye. Gifted with rare
personal charms and voice OF the nobest quality,
and being thoroughly schooled the service OF art
she has readily exacted the homage Of the apprecia
tive Par1slans. Her career In opera oonDe, though
success, and her Interpretation Of certain renowned
Onenbach roles Is accepted by the critical world
has lately appeared with most brilliant success In
GA Grande Duchesse" "La Belle Heene,n scene
We've dc Brabant," "Fleur de The" &c.
Mile. Desclauzas is o radiant beauty, charming
cantatriCe, enchanting coincidence Her celebrity
S IN as % asy as n
'Cendrillon" which she played over 800 times, and
in 'le Diabe Boiteux."
the highest admiration as La Grande Duchesse do
Gerolsten, La Belle Helene, Eurydioe ("Orphee
Enfers'D Boulotte (.Barbe Bleue'D and similar dis
tinguished roles. For this speciality she has I'M
equaled gifts and her impersonations have all tho
highest appreciation Of artistic requirement..
M. Julien Carrier halls originally from the Opera
Comique. Paris Perceiving the growing popularity
OF opera b0uDp, he recently devoted his admirable
talents to this branch Of art and entering into the
new sphere with energy he has at once taken the
bant," &c. - h e.
In NJ Beckers We find another deserter from the Op.
era COmique To NJ. Beckers the lamented Meyerbeer
entrusted the creation Of the important role OF Grit
zenskO in LEtoile du Nord." Since he entered upon
opera b0u6g, his prestige has been largely enhanced
through his illustrations OF General BOum, Agamems
non, Charles Martel and other extravagant chap
M Gabel, the original piton, the world-famed gen.
darme in "Genevieve de Brabant"-a part that has
acquired celebrity second to none of Onenbachs
Mesdames Maurice Deschamps, Taillefer, Breton,
Lgny, Murer, Messrs. CODY, Bourgoin Cenot, petit
and Mussay have been chosen from the principal
Paris theatres, where they have severally occupied
important positions and gained distinction.
Mile. Clementine Villa is also Parisian star
whom the French metropolis sincerely regrets to
render up to us. She delighted the audiences Of the
Theatre de EAthenee with her fresh and genuine
representations. With her fine eccentricties she
incites at once enthusiasm while she at the Same
time understands how to touch the heart
OF the listeners She is unrvalled this STYLE which
has been in fact created by her and her harty aud
gayety Is such as to communicate itself to all pre-
sent. Her voice il very agreeable and her diction
can compete with that OF the best Coincidence.
She is said to have large eyes. Perhaps she viii
make many jealous on these shores.
NJ Genot Is perfectly master Of his art an
opera bo,,fe representative. The principal cities OF
France have applauded M. Genot ere he made
his appearance on tie Paris stage where he gained
splendid reputation and took with HIM the well.
deserved aurels Of true artist. To comical OK.
preston he adds O complete knowledge of stage Of
fects He Is gifted with sweet baritone voice and
Is born comedian, which the public seems to under.
stand and appreciate by their plaudits.
Musical and Theatrical Nafea.