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-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the coarse of the Season, some of the
sotabLished works of Cimares a, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and ethers
01 tkt more modem Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dent-
inal, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
'Very department ; to which intent the manazement has assembled a
emPany embracing the greatest and most varied ialeut in Europe.
?RIAU SOPRANI.—Madame Grisi and Madame Persiani (her

first appearance in three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdl/e. Steffanonl (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
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
fountry), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORl.—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia (of the Imperial
theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tani (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
same in this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
Milan, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersbargh,
Ids first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI--Signor Tamburini and Signer Giorgio
Renconi.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
Isla 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
Rovers (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
hersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconds Donne—hiadame Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Skala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Belllni.
Second. Tensre—Signer Emmanuele Slane (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
'Director of the 'Mirk, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
singers wal complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
signor Bonefiri!iFlio. 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
between the acts of the Opera. The Director has the pleasure to
announce that he has concluded art engagement with Mademoiselle
Paany Elesler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
baneeuses will appear r —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (of the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
%he Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Berlin (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 *cats, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand* Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). :Mitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Blasts (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Dense
Mr. O'Bryan. Compose —Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
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 B.
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 'Wien, 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 Partico in Bow-street, whereby parties
can leave or enter their carriages withont exposure to the weather ;
and by increased facilities for ingress and egress. The Refreshment
Boom will be under the superintendence of Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, tor the night or season, to be obtained
at the Box 011 ice, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Bea:e, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

TILIIIATRE BOYIL DRATRY-LANE.
ON E.IiTER MONDAY
Will be performed the Opera of MAIIITANA.
After which the New Grand Oriental Spectacle, called THE
DESERT; or, The Imann's Daughter. In which the Two Ele-
phants, upwards of Sixty Horses, and the Camels will appear.

THEATRE ROYAL. HAYMARKET.
trader the Management of Mr. B. Web,ter,.sole Lessee.
ON EASTER MONDAY

Will bo performed the new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMLNG. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Ituckstone, llowe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Gloycr, Mrs.
Humby, Mrs. Tarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
nolds, Sty.

After which the Grand Astronomical Extravaganza, called THE
YAW PLANET ; or, harlequin out of Place.