The Sun.
London, England, 1847-04-05 00:00:00

ROYAL. ITALI&N OyERA, COVENT GARDEN,

Astablished tor the Purposc 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 Patn•ns of Music, are respectfully In-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open early In April. It
is proposed to produce, in the course of the -eason, some of the
setabliehed works of Cimaro.a, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and ethers
at the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Belllni, Dont-
setti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
.very department ; to which intent the manarement has assemb'ed a
company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIME SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Persiani (her
Bret appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdile. Stefhtuoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
pearance in this country).
CONTRALTI.—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
Ind of the Imperial Theatre it Vienna, her first appearance in this
Country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia (of the Imperial
theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
signer Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
snee in this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre La Scala, In
Milan, and of tke Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
kis first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Sigor Tamburinl and Signer Giorgio
Ronconi.

PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor 31arini (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 Polunini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, kis first appear-
ance In this country.)

PRIME BASSI COMICI —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
kadrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Rovere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
Wraburgli, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame intotaetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, PI Milan), Mademoiselle Amalie Linari, Mademeiselle Luigina
Bellini. _

Seconds Tenors—Signer Emmanuele Slane (of the Theatre Sao
flar:o in Naples).
Director of the Nude, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
angers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor lionconsiglio. 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--3fr. V. Novell°.
The It A.LLET, of a brilliant and costly character, will close the
perforniance of the evening. and no Divertissement will he suffered
between the sets of the Opera. The Director has the pleasure to
announce that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Eteger ; and, during the season, the ibllowing eminent
Dansetmose will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademolselle Durni-
latre (et *a Gesell Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Benin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her drat appearance hi this country), Mademoiselle
lieodet (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderne (of the Theatre La icala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoce
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand* Croce, Monsieur Deiferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitree des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Blasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Lender of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Danse—
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Weplee).
THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has been entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of S.
Albano, Esq., C.C., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsonby.
The Management has happUy secured the artistic skill of Signori
Perri 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 P)rtico in Bow-street, whereby parties
can 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 of Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
at the Rox Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Opera of 31A.R1TA:414..
After which the New Grand Oriental Spectacle, Called THE
DESERT; or, The Imaun's Daughter. In which the Two Ele-
phants, upwards of Sixty llerges, and the Camels will appear.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
"Wader the Management of Mr. R. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new and original Comedy, called THE
FCHOOL FOR SCHEMIN4 Ir. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brinclal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. 'remold, Miss Forteecue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
nolds, &c.

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After which the Grand Astronomical Extravaganza, called TILE
NEW PLANET; or, Harlequin out of Place.
To conclude with the Comic Drama, called THE LIGHT TROOPS
OF ST. JAMES'S. Master Thomas Smallbones, Mr. Buckstone ;
Maids d Honour to the Queen, Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs.
Tarnold, Miss Carre, Mils Whin, and Mrs. Buckingham ; Jane
Roberts, Miss Reynolds.