The Press.
London, England, 1858-04-10 00:00:00

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"fiER. MKJESTY'S THEATRE.
' SEASON 1853.
The approach of another Season lava upon the Direction of
Her Majesty's Theatre the welcome duty of acknowledging the
soutinued kindness cud confidence by which its friend; have
never failed to supply a sure guarantee of success, and a con.
slant stimulus to new exertions.
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The past year was distinguished by events which call for
especial recognition.
The gracious selection of Her Majesty's Theatre as the scene
of the Royal Festivities, on the suspicious occasion of the
Nuptials of Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, has added
new lustre to the historical distinction which the Opera House
has so long enjoyed as the favoured resort of the Court and
Aristocracy of Britain.
The Director has again to record his grateful appreciation of
the noble and munificent encouragement which, after achieving
the re-establishment of the Theatre, has continued, with dia•
criminating taste, to guide and sustain the efforts made in each
successive year to maintain for the Opera of London its fitting
place among the Musical Institutions of Europe. That position
is now amply recognised in every Continental Capital, and the
approving verdict of the audience of Her Majesty's Theatre is
universally accepted as the highest testimonial which an artist
can produce.
The last year has contributed to extend, as well as to cl' vote,
the influences of the establishment, and to exhibit it in the
largest sense as a National Institution. The Subscribes, by
whose effective encouragement during the Season the experi-
ment of a supplementary series of popular performances was
alone rendered possible, will have the gratification of knowing
that they have not only secured and improved for themselves
their accustomed recreation, but have been the means of con-
ferring upon a wider citele the refined enjoyments of the Highest
Musical Art.

The• Operatic features of the last Season must still be fresh
in the memory of al,. Besides other additions to the talent
secured in former years, the resources of the Theatre were en.
niched by the acquisition of a Tenor whose artistic genius and
surpassing sweetness of voice were instantaneously recognised
by the judgment of musical connoisseurs, and by the instinctive
appreciation of every lover of melody.
The Direction have been fortunate enough to retain the
invaluable aid of Mlle. Piccononfur, Sig. GIUGLINI, and all the
vocalists who contribute) to past successes; and is able to
announce, in tho approaching di but of Mlle. TITIENS, an event
which it is believed will distinguish the Season of lesB as the
first appearance of Sig. GIUGLINI marked that of 1ft.57.
It is seldom that nature lavishes on one person all the veried
gifts which are needed to form a great Soprano: A voice whose
register, entitles it to c;ahu this rank is of the rarest order. The
melodious quality and power, which are not less essential than
an extended register, are scarcely • more common. i Musical
knowledge. executive Wan, and perfect intonation are indis•
pensable ; and to these the Prima Donna shculd add dramatic
force and adaptability, and a large measure of personal grace.
Even these rare endowments will not suffice unless they are
illustided by the Bre of genius.
How nearly the high ideal is approached by Mlle. Titiens, and
how much more nearly it may hereafter be reached under the
same genial encouragement which has developed the powers
of so many aspirants, the friends of the Opera will have au early
opportunity of judging.
The Director has again the satisfaction of expressing his
sincere gratitut'e to all his artistic friends within the Theatre,
for the unfailing zeal and devotion which have enabled him to
record the completion of another season without a single
deviation from the performances announced.
Each representation will be m►de as effective as possible, and
the Director hopes, by unceasing exertions, to meet the con-
tinued confidence of the Subscribers and the public.

OPERA.
Mlles. Theresa Titian' (Principal Soprano of the Imperial
Opera, Vienna), Spezia, Ortolan', I.ucioni Sandi (ot the Scala,
Milan, and principal Theatres of Italy, her first appearance),
Mine. Ghioui (of the principal Theatres of Italy, her first
appearance), Mlles. Soudina, Gramaglia, Mine. Alboni, and Mile.
Piccolomini. Signori Ginglint, Be[art, Matti°li (of La Scala,
Milan ; Teatro Regio, Turin ; and Royal Theatre, Madrid, his
first appearance), Beneventano, Roasi, Aldighlen, Mercurial',
Castelli, Vialetti, and Belletti.
DIRECTORS OF THE MUSIC AND CONDUCTORS.
The ability shown by Signor A RDITI, engaged during the past
successful Winter Performances, has induced the Directiou to
retain his valuable services; and Signor BONETTI, whose
talented exertions have given general satisfaction, has been re-
engaged, and will arrive immediately after the termination of
the Italian Opera Season at Paris.

B A L T. E I'.
Mlles. Pocchlial, Anetta Grain' (of La Felice, Venice ; her
first appearance in England), Rolla, Ernestina Bioletti (her
first appearance), Pasquale, Morlacchi, Boschetti, Marie Tag.
Boni. and Rasati.—M. Durand and M. Alfred Oarou (of the
Academie Imperiale, Paris; bis first appearance).
The Corps de Ballet will be composed of Pupils of the School
of Instruction, and others selected with care.
Director of the School of Instruction and Maitre de Ballet,
M. Mascot. Regisseur de la Dause, M. Petit. Leader of the
Ballet, M. Nadaud.

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An engagement has also been effected with the eminent Maitre
de Ballet, Sig. Rota.

The Repertoire will consist of a Selection from the Works of
Meyerbeer, Henan, Verdi, Donizetti, Rossini, and Mozart.
The first Work to be produced will be (first tame at this
Theatre) Meyerbeer's Grand &mere of LES HUGUENOTS
(Valentine, Mlle. Titiens ; Raoul, ttig. Ghiahid), which has been
for a long time in active preparation, and will be produced on
a scale and with an effect worthy of this great Work. The minor,
as well as the principal, parts will be effectively filled. The
scenery has been prepared with great care. The First Act will
comprise a Scene, drawn from nature, on the picturesque hanks
of the Loire, the locality of the action. The other scenes will
present features of great interest.. The Dresses will be histori•
belly correct.
Shortly afterwards will be produced, first time at this
Theatre, Verdi's Opera of LUISA MILLER (Luisa Miller,
Mlle. Piecolomini), the Libretto fouLded on the celebrated drama
of Schiller," Kabala mid Liebe."

Other Novelties are in contemplation, and amongst them,
should the arrangement of the sest;on permit, it is intended to
produce Elotow's Opera of MARTHA. And the engagement of
Mlle. Titiens will enable the Direction to resume several Works
that have not been given for years.
A New Ballet by M. Mutat is in active preparation, in which
Mlle. Pocchini, who has arrived In London, will appear, entitled
FLEUR Dlr:S CHAMPS.
The general favourite, Mlle. Marie Taglioni, will arrive early
in May.

The Subscription will consist of Thirty Sights, and the Terms
will be as follow:
Pit Boxes .. 150 Guineas.
Grand Tier .. 200
I )ne Pair l
Tyco „
o Pair
Pit Stalls