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

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

Established ler the purpos.3 of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric D. ama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direct•on and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobi ity Gentry, and Pain us of aiwic, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first week in April.
It is proposed to produce, i❑ the course of the -eason, some of the
established works of Clin aro 'a, Mozart, Rossini, Meyer beer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Doui-
zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
erery department ; to which intent the mana,:ement has assemb'ed
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.--Madame Grisi and Madame Persiani (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Aldlle. Steffanoni (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
country), and Mademoiselle Cirbari.
TENOR[.—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator L:wia (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Nap'," his first appear-
ance In this country), and Signor Salvi (ot 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
Carle, 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, kis first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIMI BASSI COMICI —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
lladrici, 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 Antoinetta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalie Llnari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.

Seconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Sian° (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Mmie, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and numerous cnours of chosen and experienced
Singers will complete the Vecai Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Boneonsiglio. Prompter— Signor Monteresi.
The ORCII E tTGA, formed of Artistes possessing the highest
executive powers, will cempri,e among its members Eighty distin-
guished professors. The Band of the Coldstream Guards
will be under the direeti,n 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 Elesler ; and, (hiring the season, the following eminent
Datisenses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademolselle Dumi-
lure (of the Grand Opera, Park), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Bertin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Timm, her first appearance in this country), _Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La Sicala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paria). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), 3lonsieur Gentle (of the 'Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinando Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Mons eur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur illasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Danee
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Cunui (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 H.
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.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to 'ee obtained
at the Box Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Bea!e, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new Grand Opera, entitled 3IATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus., 31r. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Hurt.
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss; Matilda, Miss Itainforth; hiss
It. Isaacs.

Nitro conclude with the Opera of DER FREISCHUTZ. Adolph,
Mr. King; Caspar, Mr. Stretton ; Zainlel, Mr. Payne ; •Linda, Miss
Messent ; Rose, Miss Isaacs.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKE.T.
viler the Management isf Mr. I. Webster, sole Lessee,
TIIN EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called T}l
SCHOOL FOR SCHEN! INI}. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
rell, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Mrs. Yarnoid, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Hey-
/1°413, &c.

During the evening tile Daml will perform the Overture, "Lac
dos Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and rlelen" Polkas ; Waltz,
by Lanner ; Galop, by Strauss ; and the " American Polka."
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
Dolights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, :llss P. Murton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
limier the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
TIIIS EVENING

Will be performed the Drama, TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
In which Mr. and Mrs. Keely will appear.
After which, the Farce of TIM ETON BOY. Characters by
Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Keeley, Miss Dickinson, and Miss Turner.
'to conclude with the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.

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

Will be perfo:med the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
USIIES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenflod ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; Madame St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste; Geraldine, Mrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-
William.
After which the Comic Drama, called THE MAID WITII THE
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Cullenford ; Algernon, Mr.
Boyce; Diccon, Mr. Wright ; Maly, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.

To conclude with, DID- YOU EVER SEND YOUR \ FE TO
CAMBERWELL? Honeybun, Mr Wright ; Crank, Mr. 6. Smith ;
Mn. Honeybun, Miss Harding ; Mrs. Crank, Mrs Matthews.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING

will ba performed the Comedy of THE MERRY WIVES CF
WINDSOR. Principal characters by Messrs. Granby, Ryder, 'Vin-
ing, Calved, Walton, Compton, Miss Flower, Mrs. Stirling, Miss
A. homer, and Mrs. Fosbroke.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.

To conclude with the now and original Musical Romance, entitled
THE SEVEN MAIDS OF MUNI ;11 ; or, The. Ghost's Tower.
Bertrand, Mr. fisher ; D'Armincourt, Mr. Barker ; Dellejambe,
Mr. Delavanti; Adolphe, Mr. Wynn; Groados, Mr. Compton ; Bristle-
hach, Mr. Walton ; Blimps, Mr. ilonner ; Seven Maids of Munich,
Misses Flower, Rourke, Donner, Mucks, Millar, L. Marshall, and
Laporte ; Uriel, Miss Marshall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs Foshroke.