The Sun.
London, England, 1852-11-02 00:00:00

FOREIGN THEATRICALS.

THEATRE LYRIQUE.—ThIB theatre displays a COM•
mendable activity. This week we have had another
novelty, a two act operetta, yclept " La Ferme de Rd.
moor," the literary and dramatic merits of which are not
likely to confer any great lustre on the authors. It is,
however, sustained by its musical qualities, which are of
no common order. The devotedness of a young girl,
who, out of sheer gratitude, marries a farmer who has
brought her up from childhood, and for whom she
sacrifices her lover, forms the subject of the libretto, M.
Warney, already celebrated by his famous " Chant deb
Girondins," is the composer ; his partition abounds in
spirited and original motives, and moreover is extremely
well instrumented, and to him the favourable reception
which "La Ferme " experienced is entirely due. The
principal parts are respectively sustained by Mmes.
Ronvray, Gatchard, and M. Grignon,jnn. The ensemble
of the orchestra and chorusses was most satifactory.
" Moise " is in active rehearsal at the Grand Opera,
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and a debutante at the Opera, Mlle Duez, who created a
marked sensation at Brussels, and at the Theatre Lyrique
in Paris. The first representation of the new ballet
"Orfa," with Mme. Cerito, is announced very shortly.
The company of the Italian Opera is in course of for-
mation. In addition to the artists already mentioned.
the Italian journals announce the engagement of M.
Valli, a baritone, and give us hopes of hearing Mile,
Cruvelli, who has not yet, it appears, proceeded to St.
Petersburg, as was expected.
M. Verdi is at present engaged in giving the finishing
touches to two operas, "II Trovatore," and " La Form
del Destino." The first is to be produced at Rome, and
the second at Venice, in the course of next carnival.
Mme. Barbieri-Nini has made her appearance at the
Argentina, in Rome, in Pacini's " Buondelmonte," and,
according to all acceunts, with extraordinary success,
By her side, Messrs. Corsi and Giuglini were also
warmly applauded.
Mlle. Gazzaniga, one of the daughters of the late can.
tatriee of that name, is described in the Italian journals
as having created a perfect furore at Bologna in "Nor.
ma." She was recalled no less than fourteen times A
Mme. Finiti Batocchi distinguished herself as Adalgiso,
The production of a new opera. " La Florins," is men-
tioned by the Genoa papers, at the Carlo Felice, in that
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composer, M. Pedrotti.
At Madrid, " Semiramide" has been given at the
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" Nabucco." The prime donne, Mlle. Auguetini, and
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Donovani, and a baritone, M. Bartolini, are described as
meritorious artistes.

THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH.—The entertainments
at this establishment passed off during the past week
with the greatest spirit. The inhabitants are beginning
to see that Mr. Newcombe richly deserves their patro-
nage, and it is to be trusted that they will continue to
favour him with it. He spares no trouble or expense to
render it ono of the best, if not the best, in the provinces.
On Monday " Maritana" was given, the house being very
fully and fashionably attended. 11'la7itana was taken by
Madame Weiss, Mr. Weiss was Don Jose, and Mr.
Travers Don Crests,- de Baum. The excellency of these
vocalists is too well known to need comment. The same
opera was repeated on Friday. The " Lucia di Lim-
mermoor" was produced on Wednesday, in which the
role of the heroine was admirably filled by Madame
Weiss, who was greatly
‘ and repeatedly applauded. On
Tuesday 1' Rory 0, Aire" and Mr. Leclercq's nautical
billet, " A Sailor's Home," were the entertainments.
Miss Louise and Master Arthur Leclorcq are still the
admired pets of the frequenters of the Pl) mouth theatre,
and their performances ever meet with a hearty wel-
come.