The Sun.
London, England, 1854-03-25 00:00:00

"flit IT.A.LtAN 0 PERA.—Covent Garden. 1
ILI) —Season 18.54.—The Directors beg leave most respectfully
to intorm the Nobility, Gentry, Su hscrilicrs, and the Public, that the
Season will commence on Y, March 30th, 1854, being a
Subscription night, in lieu of Tuesday, March 28.
Tha Directors have the honour to present the Prospectus of the
Eighth Season of the Royal Italian Opera, and trust it will be consi-
dered kg their Subscribers to he an evidence of their continued efforts
to carry out the original design of this great Lyrical Establishment.
The prospects of the forthcoming Season are of unusual interest,
and the Directors feel inured that the Subscribers and the Pnblic
will share with themselves the feelings of gratification at the arrange-
ments which they have succeeded in inakin4. It will be seen that
that great artiste, Madame Viardot, after an absence of three years,
will return once more to shed lustre on the representations of the
Theatre. Mademoiselle Sophie Cruvelo, whose eminent talents are
already so highly esteemed in this country, will appear for the first
time at the Royal Italian Opera. Signor Lablache will also, for the
first time, lend his powerful aid in supporting the efforts of the
Directors, and will enable them to produce many of the most popular
works with arnost attractive caste of characters. In addition, Made-
moiselle Marai, a young Artiste of great promise, who has already
made very successful debuts both at Saint Petersburg and Vienna,
will appear for the first time in England ; also Signor Susini, for
the first time at the Royal Italian Opera.
hfadtle. Bosio, who, during the past winter has acquired fresh
laurels in the French capital, continues her engagement. Those un-
rivalled Artistes, Signor Mario, Signor Ronconi, and Signor Tam-
berlik, together with Signori Tagliafico, Polonini, Luchesi. Stigelit,
&c. who have so long assisted to maintain the reputation of Covent
Garden, have been re-engaged, while the Directors still have the
advantage of the invaluable services of Signor Costa.
The above assemblage of the most eminent Artistes in Europe
will render the Caste of Characters in the Operas Le Nozze di Figaro,
Don Giovanni, I Puritard, Fidelio, Il Matrimouio Seg
preced rated. retti, quite un-

The forthcoming season, however, brings with it one subject of re-
gret, viz., the retirement from the lyric stage of a lady who for many
years has been one of its brightest ornaments.
Towards the end of July Madame Giulia Grisi will make her last
appearance before an Eng.ish audience.
It has probably never before fallen to the lot of any candidate for
public favour to sustain, far 21 successive SeaSoll,, the highest anti
most ardour characters of the Lyric Drama, and most certainly never
with such unanimous c,mmendations as have been tineasnigly be-
stowed on Madame Grist.
_ _ _

The Dir:ctors are eonvinced that not only will the Subscribers of
the Royal Italian Opera, as well as the musical amateurs of the me-
tropolis, participate in their sentiments on this occasion ; but they
feel sure that the retirement of Madame, Grist will cause one general
feeling of deep regret in the minds of all those who take any interest
in the musical affairs of this country. . .

It is the wish of Madame Grist, during this her last engagement, to
repeat those impersonations in which it has been her good fortnue to
obtain her greatest successes, and it will accordingly be the care of
the directors to contribute every possible eclat to these performances,
relying with the greatest couhdehce that the subscribers, the patrons
of the opera, and the public, will on these occasions still extend to
their long-favoured Artiste the cheering influence of their countenance
and support.
The Repertoire of the Royal Italian Opera now comprises FORTY-
TWO OPERAS, the whole being complete with Costumes, Scenery,
and Decorations.

During the Season, of the following Operas, Three will positively be
produced :

_ .
LA VESLALE • •• „ •. Spontini.
(Is lately performed at the Academie Royale, at Paris), the principal
part by Mademoiselle SOPHIE CREWEL LI.
LE DOMINO NOIR . ................ • Anber.
DON SEBASTIAN ....... • . • . .• ••• • • • Donizetti.
MATILDA DI SHABRAN •••••• • •• • " • Rossini.DON PASQUALE • • ••• • Donizetti.
OBERON •• • •• • • •••• • • • •.• • .. Weber.
The Engagements for the present Season are :

SOPRANI.
Madame GRIST,
(Being most positively her last Engagement in England.)
Madame VI AR DOT,
(Her First Appearance these Three Years.)
Mademoiselle MARAI,
(From the Imperial Theatres of St. Petersburg and Vienna, her
First Appearance in England.)
Mademoiselle ALBIN'.
Mademoiselle ANGELINA BOSIO,
and
Mademoiselle SOPHIE CRUVELLI,
(Ller First Appearance at the Royal Italian Opera.)
CONTRALTO.
Mademoiselle NANTIER DIDIER.
SECONDE DONNE.
Mademoiselle COTTI,
and
Mademoiselle BELLINI.
TE.NORI.
Signor MARIO.
Signor STIGELLI,
Signor SOLDI,
Signor LUGI MEI,
Signor LUCHESI,
and
Signor TAMBERLIK.
BASSI BARITONI.
Signor RONCONI,
and
Signor FORTONI,
(His First Appearance at the Royal Italian Opera)
BASSO PROFONDI.
Signor LABL ACHE,
(His First Appearance at the Royal Italian Opera.)
Signor TAGLIAFICO,
Signor GREGORIO,
Signor POLONINI.
Monsieur ZELGER,
and
Signor sCSINI.
(MS First Appearance at the Royal Italian Opera.)
The Orchestra and Chorus will be on the same scale of efficiency
as heretofore.
DIRECTOR OF THE MUSIC, COMPOSER AND CONDUCTOR,
Mr. COSTA.
The Military Band will be wider the superintence of
Mr. ( lODF RE Y.

Maestro al Plano .......
Chorus Master •. ••••••• • • • • • • • Mr. SMITHSON.
Prompter • • .... •• •• ••••••. - • • .. Signor MONTERASI.
..................................Signor MAGGIONI.
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE BALLET.
Mademoiselle BATTALINI,
Mademoiselle A STORL•
Mademoiselle ELIZA NEIIR,
(Their First Appearances In England,)
Mademoiselle SANTI,
Mademoiselle ESPER,
and
Mademoiselle PLUNKETT.
Maitre de Ballet Mous. Desnlaces.
Leader of the Ballet tl r. Alfred Mellon.
Director of the Mise.en-Scene .... Mr. A. Ilarris.
Scenic Artist ....... ......... Mr. williarn Beverley.
Costnmiere •• .• Madame Marzio.
Decorator
Machloist ........... •••• .. • ..... Mr. Allen.
The Box Office is open from 11 to 5 o'clock.
Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden,
March, 1851.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.-
Mr. E. T. Sail CH, Lessee, has the honour to announce that
he has placed the above- named National Establishment at the ser-
vice of the FUND in AID of the FAMILIES of th,, EXPEDITION-
ARY ARMY. In pursuance of this desirable object, a FANCY
FAIR will he held on the 13th and lath of April, under the follow-
ing Royal and distinguished p.ttronage :
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kcrit
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Glocester
Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary of Cambridge
The Right Hon. the Lady Mayoress
Her Grace the Duchess of Hamilton
Her Grace the Duchess of Beaufort
Her Grace the Duchess of Montrose
Her Graze the Duchess of Inverness
Her Grace the Duchess of Somerset
Her Grace the Duchess of Richmoial
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Londonderry
The Most Noble the 'Marchioness of Blandforil
Tne Most Noble the Marchioness of Aylesbury
The Right Hon. the Countess of Chesterfield
The Right Hon. the Countess of Kinnoul
The Right Hon. the Countess of Glengall
The Right Hon. the Countess of Ressborough
The Right Hon. the Countess of Derby
The Right Hon. the Countess of Shelburne
The Right Hon. the Countess of Wilton
The Right Hon. the Countess of Desart
The Right Hon. the Countess of Donoughmore
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Palmerston
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Maidstone
The Right Hon. the Viscountess Newport
Lady Sophia Des-Vteux
Lady Colville
Lady Raglan
The Hon. Miss Anson
Mrs. Disraeli
Mrs. J. Stanley.

Every appointment and appearance of the Theatre will be called
into requisition on this important and interesting occasion ; decora-
tions are preparing. The pit will be covered for promenade, and an
efficient band provided for the execution of choice and new original
music. Ladies desirous of aiding by their presence this benevolent
demonstration are respectfully reminded that they should make early
application for stalls. A book is now open in the lobby of the grand
entrance to receive contributions in the shape of articles intended for
sale on the occasion.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.

Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.

Last Week of Mr.' G. V. BROOKE'S Engagement previous to his
sailing for California and Australia.

TIIIS EVENING, Marten 25,
Will he performed the Tragedy of HAMLET. Characters by
Mr. G. V. Brooke, T. Mead, and G. Bennett; Mrs. Vickery, and
Miss Featherstone.

-.titer which, a Grand LiuEr DIVERTIS3E3IENT,I.

THEATRE ROYAL. HAYMARKET.

Under the management of Mr. Buckstone.

THIS EVENING, MARCH 25,

Will be performed a new comic drama, called RINELAGIL
Characters by Messrs. Vandenhoff, W. Farren, Buckstone, Tilbury,
stud Rogers; Miss Reynolds, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, &c.
After which, WILLIICIND AND HYS DINAR. Supported by
Messrs. Buckstone and Corri ; Miss Louisa Howard, Mrs. Fitz wil-
nam. and Mrs. Caulfield.
HARLEQUIN
which, the opening Scenes of the PANTOMIME, called
"ARLEQUIN AND THE THREE BEARS; or, Little Silverhair
and the Fairies.

LYCEUM THEATRE.

tinder the Management of Madame Vestris.

THIS EVENING, Maacg 25,
Wiu
Y
Messrr be THIS
WANTED, A SHE-WOLF. Characters b
thaades Mathews, F. 3latlicws, and Baker; 34iss Oliver.
To be followed by A CHARMING WIDOW.
Concluding With NUMBER ONE ROUND THE CORNER.
After
i.os A TIME
which' the
v TLIER PopulaE
WERE TWO Fairy ExtravaKEgNancli. za, entitled Character ONCs
by
E
Messrs. Itoabz, Matthews, and Bland ; Madame Vestris, Misses
se. George, 14"int°n* blazon, Martindale, Ellis, Wadham, and
Foote.

THEATRX ItOYAL ADELPIII.
Proprietor, 3lr. 13. Webster.—Dlrectress, -Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENIXG
. ~ -.Ascii 25,
Will be perforinzd TiW_O_LOy,Sie ,yosa, A
LIFE.
Supported by
Messrs. C. Selby, Leigi►ll3l.uralatt'ettZilri Webster, Keeley, and 0.
Smith ; Miss Woolgar a 1 n
SERfOlls 51e.m,,,,.
To conclude with '
rd. F.'
Murray. Parysel --"
4* Characters by
Leigh 3lessrs. B. Webster,
Fanny Maskell, le'
and Keeley ; Mrs. L.
miue, woolgar, and Laidlaw, and Mrs.
Murray,
Keeley.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEkTRt.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.

THIS EVE'NIN'G, MARca 25,

hul be performed THE WR.ONTi. ROX. StlpporteA by me,
Aitted Wigan and Robinson ; Miss I'. llor.en, Miss wynaham:r:i
Cruse E. Turner.
To be followed /-.3, TO OBLIGE RE .N-SON-. Supnorted I.y Atessrs
Emery, Hobson, and Leslie; Mrs. Stirlin; an 1 Mis; Wynnirtrn.

To be followed by THE FIRS NI (4 IT. Charac to IN by Messrs.
Alfred Wigan, Leslie, Franks, Hat wood Coope:, aml Vincent ; Atisj
I'. Horton, and Miss Wyndham.