The New York herald., 1872-09-19

known to the American public; others come
to us with the guarantee of European reputa-
tions which they will no doubt amply justify.
The repertoire Announced by the manager,
Max Maretzek, is good one, and will include
such novelties as Gounod's "Mireille," Flo
tows ''Ombre." and Petrella's latest work.
'The Duchess of Amalfi." AS if to crown
our pleasure we are told authoritatively that
the directors of the Academy have pledged
themselves to furnish new scenery and ap-
pointments. This amelioration is so sadly
needed and has been called for so often by the
entire press that we feel something akin to
relief to know that we shall not be compelled
again to gaze upon that eternal Swiss scene
which, immovable as Mont Blanc. stared the
opera-goer during whole seasons. The inter-
ests of music will not however. be confded
wholly to the Academy Even now dan
gerous rivals are in the field, to COM
pete for public favor. The brilliant
Carlotta Patti and world-renowned Mario,
marshalled by Strakosch, will make strenuous
efforts to carry off the public favor, and the
results they have already achieved must give
them courage to continue the fight But even
these will not be allowed to carry off the prize
unchallenged. Rubinstein, whose reputation
as pianist is worldwide, has also come to our
shores with number of talented companions.
He will also give series Of concerts that cam
not fail to attract attention. The conflicting
interests of these artists and impresarii will
serve to quicken their desire to do justice to
the public, and we are certain that the feeling
of competition aroused will have the effect of
bringing out the best qualities of the various
enter will not fail to reach the winning point
if they have the stuff in them. The desire to
support worthily their reputation, threatened
by the presence of dangerous rivals, will be
new incentive to each one to exert his best
talent to obtain the public favor.
The dramatic stage will also be illumined
by such constellation of bright stars as we
have not before witnessed. Boucicault Fech-
ter and Sothern will each shed the radiance of
his peculiar talent on the coming season.
Wallack, Brougham, Gilbert and o host of
other honored artists will fill their accustomed
places and minister to our pleasure and
amusement. The highest form Of the roman
tic drama will be presented by Bouccault, at
Booths and by Fechter, at his new theatre,
'The Lyceum," while Wallack promises
series of novelties, beginning with "Pygma-
lion and Galatea." Sothern will then take
possession with his "American Cousin" and
show us number of things that emo fellah'
can understand, but that somehow we all
admire. 1t is the intention. we believe, of
Mr.. Wallack to glide into the higher English
modern comedy as the season advances.
Robertson's plays will be presented as only
they can be at this house. Fifth Avenue, as
the shrine of millinery and temple of spoon
ing, will, of course, continue to furnish 'sthe
society play" with completeness and rich
ness Of accessory that must command admira-
ton. The Union Square Theatre, abandoning
its varieties, seems resolved to enter the lists
with Fifth Avenue in the matter of millinery,
and, not content to rely wholly for dramatic
effect on Worth's costumes, delightful as they
are, condescends to invoke some literary merit
on which to hang the costumes. Spectacular
burlesque has made its home for the Winter in
the Grand Opera House, and certainly nothing
approaching to it in completeness and richness
has ever been witnessed on the American
stage. Had we space at our disposal we might
continue the enumeration Of the programmes
prepared by managers to amuse the public,
but what we have already written will suffice
to show the marvellous resources against ennui
in which New York will be able to
take refuge. There can no longer be
any doubt that the coming Winter in
New York will be most enjoyable, and
that balls and routs will be more numerous
and brilliant than ever. With such prospect
ahead we can look to the approach of hoary
Winter with philosophical resignation.