The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-01
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
The Coming Amusement Season.

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considered particularly brilliant, so far as ope-
ratio performances are concerned, at least. The
Italian and German impressarios have given NO
signs of activity, and the English troupe is the
only one that has been announced as ready to
commence the camp align. This combination,
as our readers are aware, will contain nearly
oil the principal members of the Richings
and the Parepa-Rosa troupes. 1t will be under
the management of c.. d. Hess e. Co., with Mrs.
Richings- Bernard as the musical directress, and
albeit it will lack the valuable services of Parepa
the magnificent, it will be in every other respect
the strongest operate company that has been
before the public for years. The repertoire
consists Of the best and most popular operas,
and there is q promise that several attractive
novelties shall be produced in handsome style.
This troupe will probably open at the Academy
of Music about the middle of December for o
season of two weeks, and as it is composed Of
artists of undoubted merit, it ought corrective the
liberal patronage of the public, moro especially
as it is likely to be the only efficient operate
combination we will have at present.
There is a rumor, which may or may not be
based upon facts, that q New York manager has
engaged Mile Czillag for a season of Italian
opera in this country. This artist has enjoyed
a distinguished reputation in Europe for a num-
Der of years past, and although she does not
rank with Patti or Nilsson, she is doubtless q
very superior actress-singer. IL the war in Eu-
rope continues it will undoubtedly have the
effect of driving performers OF all kinds to this
country, and it is not impossible, therefore, that
before the end Of the season we may have sevG-
raj more or less meritorious Italian and German
operate companies in the field. This,
however, is mere speculation, and the only real
musical sensation that we are assured of is the
appearance of Mdlle. Christine Nilsson in con-
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This lady is undoubtedly an artist of the very
highest rank, and she will come before the
American public as the legitimate successor as
well as the co~untrywoman of Jenny Lind.
Mdlle. Nilsson is now in the prime of her youth
and beauty, and the recent criticisms Of the
London press speak of her lovely voice as
being more lovely than ever. The appear
ance Of q. a singer of Mdllc. WILSON'S
reputation in concert will only be
q partial qualification, and although
we believe Mr.. Strakosch has not contemplated
bringing her out in opera, it is by no means
improbable that he may do so, especially if the
other impressdrioS refuse to take the field.
Mdle. Nilsson is expected to arrive in New
York in a few weeks, and it is likely that she
will make her first appearance in this city dur
ing the latter part of October.
Among the rumors that may be set Town as
certainties, is one to the effect that the Beetho-
ven Society Of this city contemplates celebrating
the centennial anniversary of Beethoven's birth
day, in December next, by a grand choral con-
cert. This society, which was organized and
trained by Mr.. Carl Wolfsohn, is composed o.
amateurs of genuine musical culture, who fully
demonstrated their ability to render the mos
difficult choral music at a concert given las
season at the Foyer Of the Academy of Music
Ii they undertake to celebrate the Beethoven
1o-.o,n;oI tLo r,b1;o mo ha oseurad tbof thar,
will DC no humbug about the attempt, and tina
the performance will be in every way worthy o
the occasion.
In the way of dramatic performances, tn
coming season promises to be one of mucl
activity, especially in the line of what, for til,
cake of distinction, may be termed the "mino
shows. There will be three regular minstre
q halls in operation, besides q new and elegan
variety theatre, and q museum in which will b.
included q lccture-room where dramatic enter
tainments will be given.
The Walnut Street Theatre is now beinI
altered and improved externally and internally
preparatory to its opening on the Goth instan
with Boucicault's drama of The Flying ScuG
which will be produced in handsome style, wit
new scenery by Mr.. George Heilgc, including
panorama of the road to the race-course, whic
will present q great variety of CHARACTERISED
scenery and incidents. The interior of til
Walnut is being rejuvenated, especially j
that portion Of tie house known as 'behind til
scenes" A new stage has been laid dowr
and the opportunity has been taken to make
great many improvements which will material
aid the scenic effects. A handsome new droE
curtain, upon which Mr.. Hedge is now putin
the finishing touches, and considerable me-
scenery will add greatly to the agreeable appear
ance of the interior of the house. The audltC
rum and all of the front portion of the theatI
is being thoroughly renovated and repainteI
and the whole of the exterior is being BURNSIDE
up, go that 1t will appear almost as good as new
A couple of stores have been added to the ext
rior-one at each end of the Walnut stree
~front-which rather adds to the attractive 81
rcarance of the building.
The company Of the WalnHt for the ensuir
season will be as follows:-Mr. Charles Walco
leading and character business; Mr.. w. A. Cha
man, stage manager and low comedy; Mr.. Lew
Morrison, leading heavy business; Mr.. w.
Bailey, first old man; Mr.. James Taylor, juvenI
business; Mr.. e. A. Emerson, first walking &c
tcmen and tops; Mr.. c. II Bradshaw, low coined
Mr.. j.. c.. johnson, Mr.. W. III. Jones, Mr.. Y
Lomas, Mr.. D. T.. Reilly, Mr.. j. P. Du
can; Mr.. +. Stall, prompter; Mr.. W. William
Miss Annie Graham, leading lady; Mrs. Charl
Walcot, soubrette; Mrs. w. A. Chapman, first O
woman; Miss Rose Wood, first walking ladiC
Mrs. Mary Gerper, second old woman; Nj
Mary Barr, second walking ladies; Miss Lau
Reed, Miss Fannie Henry, Miss Susie PriC
Miss Jennie Todey, and Miss Mary Crausta
Mr.. Simon Hassler will lead the orchestra, al
Mr.. George Heilge viii fill the important positl