The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-14
MUSICAL AID THEATRICAL NOTES.


The opening sensation OF the fall musical and dra-
matte season VIII be the double breasted spurge Of
English grand opera. The first squirt wifi be given
at the Theatre Fran ais on the iith Of Septe mber
under the direction of Nine. Parepa- Rosa, who has
organized superb company Of lyric art,stes, when
includes the OF such well known public favor
Nes rs Miss Fanny Stockton, Mrs. segun and
Messrs. Seguin Castle and Campbell. me Parcps
Rosa operate reason will be continued IN thus cat
from three to four weeks, after which the popu9
drectress and her troupe HE westward. returning
again to the metropolis about the Christmas holidays
Following close upon the heels Of this troupe come
the Richinss English operate COMPANY, which ass
opens for season OF three weeks at Ia
Theatre Francois commencing on the 18th OF No
vemDer. Mrs. Caroline Richings Bernard III
thoroughly reorgan,zed and strengthened he
company, which Will probably enable har to h0l
the foremost position which she has
long occupied In English opera. The name OF Nit
Richngs Is identified with English opera In tn
country, and t has been 30 long linked with -
works OF Balfe, Wallace and Auber that 1t has b.
come household worlo ia lyric drama. During to
approaching operate season a number OF new Iyrc
"stars" from Europe viii appear In the Richins
constellation OF whom report speaks In the mot
Mandatory terms, A number OF new ana p0pulr
operas will be given for the 1rst time In RnglishA
this country. under Miss Rlchtugs direction, durg
the coming season. and the revival OF Wallac's
"Lurline" is also hinted at which, II rumOr be ca.
rect, Will he produced in that magnincen; and con
pete manner 80 characteristic Of Miss Rlchin0
previous efforts in the cause OF English opera.
The prospect and chances Of New York being b
vored with Italian opera next season are growing
smaller by degrees and beautifully less. In fact
nttu ro IN hat nvvit hav n
regularly organized Italian operate Representations
in this vicinity for another year or two. impr-
sarIo Mitchell Of London, who was gong
to bring Mile. Titiens. Mr. saHley an
number OF other operate ''stars"
various naenitudes to this country early In the fa
for the deecable purpose OF giving us Italian open
In an unaduterated manner, appears to haze
changed his mind, as has also Nine. Gazzanlga wb
threatened to revive Italian OPERA early IN SepteF
her, at the Academy OF Music for our especial edit
cation. The "Catacombs" however, Is engaged IF
q season OF Six weeks, during which we are to b
RECALLED with French grand opera by COMPANY
from Europe under the management OF q CERTAIN
Herr, Mons, Sig, Don or plain Mr., Wesmael. N's
even the Stockholders OF the "CatacOmbs" appear %
know anything concerning the capabilities or intel
tons Of this French troupe beyond the mere fat
that 1t proposes to give six weeks season OF Freh
grand opera In their barn-like building In Est
Fourteenth street. Under these circumstances 1t Is
but fair to presume that the coming season Will
prove both successful ana remunerative in the hi1l
est degree.
Manager Grau, though keeping rather quiet )f
late, is by no means Idle. His agent has been n
Europe for nearly three months making arrange
ments for the approaching fall and winter season.
but what his next move on the theatrical chess
x-ilrt hal Al Nrot mill
This however is certain, 1t Will not be opera ooaoe
for that eervescent luxury has died from the effects
of an overdose Of its own sballowness, combined
with Frenchihed morals, and cannot be resurrected
In this country for at least season or two yet to
come, ana even then II can only be made to pay
when administered TO the good natured public in
small and palatable doses. Mr.. Grau appreciates
this fact, and will not Of present attempt to recall
oblivion to which 1t has been consigned by people
madly in love with It at one time, but who we're
made actually TO swallow more OF It than was
absolutely necessary to the welfare OF their musical
and fun-loving temperaments. OF this we are
assured, that should Manager Grau take part in the
theatrical tournament Of next season It VIII os with
dramatic and musical efforts not even excepting the
great Juror he created with Ristori.
Mr.. Sam C0lvllle 1t IL understood, has severed mis-
connection with Woods Museum, and contemplates
doing business hereafter his individual account.
His present mission TO Europe Is doubtless Tor dra-
matte attraction, in the selection OF which we have
had ample proof OF remarkably good judgment. We
anticipate hearing good and promising accounts Of
early and decisive action on the part or the inlat
gable Colvllle.
on al, that Mr. ". Fl. I. Barnes will appear again
as Elliot Gray In "Rosedae," for the benefit OF the
Mercantile Library Association Of san Francisco,
and that the part OF Banbury Cobb Will be taken by
Mr.. Charles lie Gay. This will be o sensation indeed
ana will, beyond doubt, realize larger sum than
the first appearance OF the renowned amateur
The Late Theatrical Imbr0glio.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:--
SIR There are two sides to every story. and Mr..