The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-25 00:00:00

NEW IVORY
Just T'Alt AETHOR OFols. " RICHARD SAYAGE." Zce.
ready, in 3 v,
SMILES AND TEARS;
Or, THE ROMANCE OF LIFE.
BY CHARLES WHITEHEAD,
Author of " Richard Savage," &c.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
LAST NIGHT BEFORE EASTER.
Ok SATURDAY EVENING, March 27. will be revived (first
time this season) Verdi's Opera,
Mdme. Castellan ; Giovanna, Mdme. Solari ; Don Carlos,
Sig. Superchi ; Ituy-Gomez, Sig. Bouche ; Ernani, Sig. Frasehini.
Between the acts of the Opera, a Divertisement from the Ballet
of CORALIA, in which will be introduced the admired Pas de la
Rosiere, by Mdlle. Marie Taglioni.
To conclude with a new Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by M. Paul Tag-
lima, the music by Signor Pugni, entitled
TIIEA ; OU, LA FEE AUX FLEURS.
Principal characters by Mdlle. C. Rosati, Mdlle. Marie Taglionl,
AI. Paul Taglioni, &c.
The doors open at Seven. The Opera to commence at Half-past
Seven o'clock.
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BOYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
efthe Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
tinder the Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility. Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectftilly In-
tbrmed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the Season, some of the
established works of Cimarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Belliui, Doni-
settl, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfect,on in
very department ; to which intent the management has assembled a
emPany embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Persian! (her
Irst appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Steffanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
pearance In this country).
CONTRALTL—Signora Alboni cof the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
Ind of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in this
Itoautry), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia (of the Imperial
theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tull! (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
/Clan, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
WA first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio

Ronconi.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
his first appearance In this country), Signor Angelo Alba (of the
Theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, his first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIMI BASSI COMICI —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid., his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Revere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoinette Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Stale, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalie Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Beilini.
Seconds Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Aingers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Mager—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
The ORCHESTRA, formed of Artistes possessing the highest
executive powers, will comprise among its members Eighty distin-
guished professors. The Military Band of the Coldstream Guards
will be under the direction of Mr. Godfrey.
An ORGAN, of extensive compass, has been expressly erected
la the theatre by Messrs. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novelle.
The BALLET, of a brilliant and costly character, will close the
pirformance of the evening, and no Divertissement will be suffered
between the acts of the Opera. The Director has the pleasure to
Announce that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Eissler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseusea will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (of the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Berths (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gentle (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdlnande Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Blasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Dense—
Mr. O'Bryan. Compeser—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has bees entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of S.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsonby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Italien, in Paris), to embellish
the ceiling and to prepare a New Drop Scene. The approaches
to the Theatre will be found improved, by a carriage way being
formed immediately under the Portico in Bow-street, whereby parties
oxen leave or enter their carriages without exposure to the weather ;
and by increased facilities for Ingress and egress. The Refreshment
Room will be under the superintendence or Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
at the Box Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.