The Sun.
London, England, 1847-04-02 00:00:00

ROYAL. ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

Established for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
ofthe Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.

The Nobility, Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfully in-
Armed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the tint 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
01the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Doni-
anti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
7very department ; to which intent the mana.:ement has assembled a
ilompany embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Persiani (her
Dist appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Steffanoni (ot the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first lip•
pearance in this country).
CONTRALTI.—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in 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-
ance in this country), and Signor Salvi (01 the Theatre La Scala, In
Milan, and of tke Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Tetersbargh,
Ws first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signer Giorgio
Nonconi.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Viennae,
the
Ins first appearance in this country), Signor
this Angelo Alba (of
Theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this count
first ry), and
Signor Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, s appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIMI BASSI COMIC' —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Rover* (of the Theatres Royal. Naples, Milan, Vienna, and fit. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconds Donne—Madame Antoinette Molldori (of the Theatre La
Seale., in Milan), Mademoiselle Arnalia Linarl, Mademoiselle Luigina

Seoonde Tenere—Signer Emmanuele Slane (of the Theatre San
filexqo in Nal)lea).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singers wll complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
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
tit the theatre by Messrs. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novello.
The BALLET, of a brilliant and costly character, will close the
performance of the evening, and no Divertissement will be suffered
itetween the acts of the Opera. The Director has the pleasure to
asnowace that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Dansense--Ilademolselle Dumi-
lairs (.f the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
Cite Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Benin (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 Ferdinand. Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Augusta 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'liryan. Composez—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 12.
Albano, Esq., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsouby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Itallen, 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 Pattie° in Bow-street, whereby parties
san 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 Boa., for the night or season, to be obtained
at the Box Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
C.o.'s, 201, Regent-street.

TIZATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
ON RAWER MONDAY
Will be performed the Opera of MARITANA.
After which the New Grand Oriental Spectacle, called THE
DESERT; or, The Imaun's Daughter. In which the Two Ele-
pbrnts, upwards of Sixty Horses, and the Camels will appear.

THEATRE BOYA.L. I:AYMARKET.
"Under the Management .f Mr. Webster, sole Lessee.
ON EASTER MONDAY
Will be performed the new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, itrindal. Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Hrimhy, Mrs. Tarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
noble, &c.
After which the Grand Astronomical Extravaganza, called THE
NEW PLANET ; or, Harlequin out of Place.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Cider the direction of Madame Celeste-
OlsT EASTER MONDAY
Will be performed the original Drama, called THIS FLOWERS
Of THE FOREST ; a Gipsy Story. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. O. SmWi ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford ; Leybourne,
Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
To conclude with the Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GiSELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
Willa Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford,
Mr. 0. sm,th, Mr. Cullen'ord, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
ON EASTER MONDAY,
Will be presented (for the first time in this country) Scribe and
.A.uber's celebrated Comic Opera, in Three Acts, called THE BAR-
CAROLE. The principal characters by Messrs. Walton, Bodda,
Lerner, and Alien; Miss E. limner and Miss Anne Romer.
After n hicb, Shakspere's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The
principal characters by Messrs. H. Hughes, Ryder, J. Yining, C.
Zlisher, Wynn, and Compton ; Miss Winstanley (her first appearance
In London), Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. 11. Hughes, Miss S. newer, 311ss
_Anne Romer, Miss Marshall, and Miss Smithson.