The Sun.
London, England, 1854-03-24 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.—Covent Garden.
—Season 1854.—The Directors beg leave most r- spectfully
to inform the Nobility, Gentry. Subscribers, and the Public, that the
Season will commence on TRURAD ‘Y, March 30th, 1854, being a
Subscription night, in lieu of Tuesday, March 28.
The Directors have the honour to present the Pros ectus of the
Eighth Season of the Royal Italian Opera, and trust it w I be consi-
dered by their Subscribers to be an evidence of their conti ed efforts
to carry oat the origin ii design of this great Lyrical Establishment.
The prospects of the forthcoming Season are of unusual interest,
and the Directors feel assured that the Subscribers and the Public
will share with themselves the feelings ofgratification at the arrange-
ments which they have succeeded in making. It will be seen that
that great artiste, Madame Viardot, after an absence of three years.
will return once more to shed 'acre on the representations of the
Theatre. Madesnoi - elle Sophie Cruvel i, whose eminent talents are
already so highly esteemed in this country, will appear tor the first
time at the Royal Italian Opera. Signor Lablache will also, tor the
first time, lend his powerful aid in supporting the efforts of the
Directors, and will enable them to produce many cf the most popular
works with a most attractive c .ste of characters. In addition, Made-
moiselle harm, a young Artiste of great pr imise, who has already
made very stycesatul debuts both at Saint Petersburg and Vienna,
will appear for the first time in England ; also Signor Sushi', for
the first time at the Royal Italian Opera.
Madlle. Bosio, who, during the past winter has acquired fresh
laurels in the torencii capital. continues her engagement. Those un-
rivalled Artistes, Signor Mario, -ignor Itonconi, and Signor Tam-
berlits, together with Signori Tagliafico, Polonini, Luchesi. Stirred',
&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 sign r 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 Puritan!, Fidelio, 11 blatrimonio Segreto, quite tut-
preced

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 English audience.
It has probably never before fallen to the lot of any cardidate for
public favour to sustain, frr 21 successive season., the highest and
most ardour characters of the Lyric Drama, and most certainly never
with such unanimous commendations as have been unceasingly be-
stowed on Madame Grisi.

The Dir. ctors are convinced that not only will the gubscrikrs 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 de,p regret in the minds of all those who take any interest
In the musical affairs of this country.
It is the w:sh of Madame Grist, during this her la, t engagement, to
repeat those impersonations in which it has be n her good fortut.e to
obtain her greatest successes, and it will accordingly be the care of
the directors to contribute every possib:e eclat t s these performances,
relying with theereatest confidence that the subscribers, the patrons
of th-s opera, and the public, wtll on these occasions st.ll extend to
their long-favoured Artiste the cheering influence of their countenance
and support.

The Reperto' re of the Royal Italian Opera now comprises FORTY•
TWO 01 ItA4, the whole being complete with Costumes, Scenery,
and Decorations.

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

produced:—

LA TE5LALE.......... • ..
(As lately performed at the Academie Royale, at Paris), the principal
part by Mademoiselle SMILE CRUVEL
LE DOMINO • 0111 . ................ . Auber.
DON SEBA,TIA ............ •. •• • • Donizetti.
MATILDA DI :kfIABRA •• • • ...... Rossini.
DON PASQUALE • • •• .. • • • • Doiiizettl.
OBEF.ON .... ••• • • ...
The Engagements for the present Season are :

SOPRANI.
Madame GRIT,
(Being most positively her last Engagement in England.)
Madame V[AR.)OT,
(He: First Appearance these Three Years.)
M,,demoiselle MAME

(From the Imperial Theatres of St Peter.bnrg and Vienna, her
First Appearance in England )
Mademoiselle ALB I VI.
Mademoiselle ANGELINA BOSIO,
and
Mademoiselle SOPHIE CRUVELLI,
(Her First Appearance at the Royal Italian Opera.)
CONTR %GTO.
Mademoiselle NAN fI ER DIDIER.
sECONDE DONE.
Mademoiselle COT TI,
and
Mademoiselle BELLINI.
T SNORE.
Signor MARIO.
Signor ST IGEL LI,
Signor SOLDI,
Signor LUGI MEI.
Signor LUCHESI,
and
Signor TA MB ERLIK.
BASSI BARITONI.
Signor RONCONI,
and
Signor FORTONI,
(Ms First Appearance at the Royal Italian Opera •)
BASSO PROFONDL
Signor LABL ACHE,
(Ms First Appearance at the R iyji Italian Opera.)
Signor TAGLIAFICO,
Signor GREGORIO,
Signor POLON MI.
Monsieur ZE LGE ft,
an

Signor -t741 11.
(His First Appetranea at the Royal Italian Opera.)

The Orchestra and Chorus will be on ,he sante scale of efficiency
as heretofore.
DIRECTOR OF THE MUSIC; COMPOSER AND CONDUCTOR,

Mr. COAT 4.
The Military Band will be under the superintence of
Mr. GODFREY.

Maestro al Piano .. •• ..... • • • •• Signor PAN 172.1,
Chorus Master ...... ........... Mr. SMLEEHON.
Prompter ........... S gnor MON TERACII.
Poet.... •• •
ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE BALLET.
Mademoiselle B A.T TA. i.INE.
Mademoiselle ;STORE,
Madernoisede ELIZ NEIIR,
(Their First Appearances in England,)
Mad melee le SANTE,
Mademoiselle ESPEit,
and
Mademoiselle PLEINK.L'rr.
Maitre de Ballet .......... •• •• Mons. Desnlaees.
Leader of the Ballet ......
Director 01 the Mise•en-Seilne Mr. A. Harris.
Scenic Arti,t ...........• • • .. •• Mr. Killian Beverley.
CostumPre .
I)ecorat T .. • • •• .. Mr. Pr..seott.
Machi .13C . • •• •
Tha Box ORlce is open from 11 to 5 o'clock.
Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden,
March, 18.54.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.-
Mr. E. C. -MI If, Lessee, has the honour to announce that
he has paced the above named Nettled Establishment at the ser-
vice of the FUND in AID of the of the EXPE DI rto ,-
ARY ARMY. In purtuance of this desirable object, a l ‘NCY
F sIR will be held on the 11th and 14th of April, under the follow-
ing Royal and distinguished patronage:—
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge
Her Royal Hi hness the Duchess of Kent
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Glocester
Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary of Cambridge
The Right flow-the Lady Mayoress
Her Grace the Duchess of Ham lion
Her Grace the Duceetis of Beaufort
Her Grace the Duchess of Montrose
Her Gra e too Duchess of Inverness
Her Grace the Duchess of Somerset
Her Grace the Duchess of Richmoal
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Londonderry
The Most Noble the Marchioness of Illsndf,rd
Tne Most Ncble the Marchioness of Ayleseury
The Right Hon. the Countess of Chesterfield
The Rig` t lion. the Countess of Klnnoul
The Rt ht Hon tie Countess of Gleegall
The Right Hon. the Countess of Ressborough
The Right lion. the Countess of Der ,y
The Right Hon. the Counters of Shelburne
The Right Hon. tee Countess of Wiltoa
The eight Hon. the Countess of I tesart
The Right Hon. the Countess of Dettoulhmore
The night lion. the Viscountess Palmerston
The Right Hon the Viscountess Maidstone
The night lion. the Viscouutess Newport
Lady Se.hla Des-Vceux
Lady Colville
Lady Raglan
The Hon. Miss Anson
Mrs. Disraeli
Mrs. J. Stanley.
Every app ointment 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.