The Sun.
London, England, 1852-03-25 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA,
COVENT •GARDI_
The DIRECTORS of tho ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA beg most
respectfully to inform the Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and the
Public, that the Season of 1352 will commence on
SATURDAY NEXT, March 27,
On which occasion will be performed (for the first time these four
years) Donizetti's Opera,
MARIA DI RonAN.
The principal characters by Madame Castellon, Madil.f. Seguin
(her first appearance in England), Signor Roncoui, Signor lolonini,
Signor Sidi, and Signor Tamberlik.
In the first act a Divertissement will be given, in which Madlle.
Bruasi, Madlles. Lelblond, Helene Bellotti, Louise Bellotti, Ko-
emberS; Messieurs Alexandre and Millard, and 3ladlle. Robert,

In announcing the present, the Sixth Season of the Royal Italian
Opera, the Direct.irs feel it almost unnecessary to repeat their
assurances, or to reiterate their pledges of former seasons, as to the
future conduct of this treat Lyrical Establishment : hopin4 that the
manner in which the} have hitherto conducted it will be accepted
by their Patrons as the best guarantee for its future management.
During the extraordinary season of the past year, the Audiences
of the Royal Italian Opera numbered arnoug them some of the most
eminent Musical Professors and Amateurs of Europe, many of
whom were intimately acquainted with the great Lyrical Theatres
of Italy, France, and Germany ; and it mast be a matter of pride
and gratification 0 the English Public, as 'well as to the Directors
hemselves, to know that the Royal Italian Opera (both as regards
the extraordinary talent of its individual Artistes, as well as its
general completeness and perfection as a whole) was pronounced by
these distinguished persons to stand unrivalied among its European
competitors.
By the following outline of the arrangements for the Present
Season it will be seen that nut only have the most distinguished
Artistes ofla.st season been re-engaged, but that others now occu-
pying the highest positions in the Continental Theatres have been
added to the Establishment. The Orchestra and Chorus have re-
ceived several important additions ; and it will also be foun I that
in the department of the Ballet (which will still be limited to short
Divertissements, and to those Dances incidental to the Operas), a
very considera'-de augmentation in the personnel has taken place.
In fact, extensive as the Company of the Royal Italian Opera hi-
therto has been, the assemblage of Artistes this year will be found
to surpass that of any fcrmer season.
The Repertoire of the Royal Italian Opera now consists of
THIRTY-SIX OPERAS, each of which is complete in Scenery, Cos-
tumes, and Appointments.
SEMIRAMIDE - - -
LA DONNA DEL LAGO - -
L'ITALIANN IN ALGIERI -
IL BARBIERE DI SEVIGLIA.
LA GAZZA. LADRA - -
IL TANCREDI - - -
LA CENERENTOLA
GUGLIELMO TELL - - -
MOSE IN EGITTO (ZORA) -
OTELLO - - -
ERNANI - - - -
DUE FOSCARI - - -
NARUCO (ANATO) - - -
NORMA
LA SONNAMBULA • - -
I PURITANI - - - -
I CAPULETTI E MONTECCHI
LE3 HUGUENOTS - - -
ROBERT LE DIABLE - -
LE PROPLIETE - •
LUCIA DI LAM3IERMOOR •
12.ELISIR D'AMORE - -
LUCREZIA BORGIA - -
ANNA BOLENA - - •
MARIA DE ROHAN -
LA FAVORITA - - -
LINDA DI CHAMOUNI - -
IL FLAUTO MAGIC() - -
DON GIOVANNI - -
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO - •
MAS ANIELLO - - - -
IL MATEIMONIO SEGEETO -
LA JUIVE - -
DER FIIEISCHUTZ -

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