The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-05 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

Established for the purpose of retaining a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama than has hithmtet been attained in this country.
tinder the Direction and Managent of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility. Gentry, and PatKplis 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 seourse'of the Season, some of the
established works of Cimarosa, MozArt, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
sett!, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the inmost perfection in
every department ; to which intent the manacement has assembled a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.—Madame Grist and Madams Persian! (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconl and
Mdlle. Steffanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap•
}mance in this couutry).
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 Lavta (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tulii (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salyi (of the Theatre La Scala, in
Milan, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
his 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,
nis 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 COMIC! —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
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalie Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.

Seconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (of the Thzatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singers will 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
in 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 an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Elssler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuscs will appear:—Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of

the Grand Opera, Paris), ➢Mademoiselle Benin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her that 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 Academic Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontle (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinande 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 Dann
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curial (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).

TIIE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has beet' 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 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
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.
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Tickets, Stalls, and Boies, 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.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
• THIS EVENING

Will be performed the new Grand Opera. entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borranl; Podiebritd, Mr. Harri.
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Rainforth ; Lillis, Miss
R. Isaacs.

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALL AN.
TRIES. Principal characters by MM. Croce, Adrien, Tell ;lles,
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Louie, and Renard.

THEATRE ROYAL, lIAYMARKET.
Udder the Management of Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
TIIIi EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
,CHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Princippl characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal. Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Ilumby, Mr.. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
aolds, &c.

During the evening the Band will perform the Overture, "Lac
des Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and Nelen" Polkas ; Waltz,
by Lawler ; Galop, by Strauss ; and the " American Polka."
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
::ailed the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
TIIIS EVENING
Will be performed the Drama, TO PARENT% AND GUARDIA.Nif.
In which Mr. and Mrs. Keely will appear.
After which, the Farce of THE ETON BOY. Characters by
Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Keeley, Miss Dickinson, and Miss Turner.
To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Ext7avaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST. in which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
1 rider the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING

I Will be perfoi•med the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
BUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell; lladame St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste; Geraldine, Mrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-
William.

After which the Comic Drama, called TfIE MAID WITH THE
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Cullenlord ; Algernon, Mr.
Boyce; Diccon, Mr. Wright; Milly, Mrs. Fitzwilllam.
To conclude with. DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO
CAMBERWELL? Honeybun, Mr Wright ; Crank, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Mrs. Honeybun, Miss Harding ; Mrs. Crank, Mrs Matthews.