The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-27 00:00:00

Nearly rea4y, In f vols. Byo., with Map, &c.,
NARRATIVE OF A
TOURNEY
ROUND the WORLD,
By Sir GEORGE SIMPSON.
GoYernor-in-Chief of the lludson's Bay Company's Territories in

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HER MAJISSTY'S THEATRE.
LAS➢ NIGHT BEFORE EASTER.
TWA ETIMMIG, SATURDAY, March 27, will be revived (first
time this season) Verdes Opera,
ERNANI.
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Blvira, Mime. Castellan ; Glovanna, Mdme. Solari; Don Carlos,
Sig. Superchl ; Ruy-Gomez, Sig. Douche ; Ernani, Sig. Fraschinf.
Between the acts of the Opera, a Divertisement from the Ballet
of CORALIA, in which will he intr aced the admired Pas de la
Roitere, by Mdlle. Marie Taglioni.
To conclude wilt' a new Ballet, in Two Tableaux, by 31. Paul Tag-
Rani, the music by Signor Pugnl, entitled
TURA ; 017, LA. FEE AUX FLEURS.

Principal characters by MdLe. C. Rosati, Mdlle. Marie Taglioni,
3.1. Paul Taglion!, &e.
The doors epeu at Seven. The Opera to commence at Half-past
Seven o'clock.

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 or Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility, Gentry, and Patrons of Music, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the Idiot 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
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
tett', Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection in
'very department ; to which intent the manaeement has assembled a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRAN I.—Madame Grist and Madame Persiani (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdl:e. Stetianoni (of the Theatre La Scala, iu Milan, her first rip-
pearanee in this country).
CONTTP.ALTL—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in this
Country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENOBL—Signor Mario, Signor Salsator Lavia (of the Imperial
theatre of St. Petersburgh, hie first appearance in this country),
Signor Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, 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. retersburgh,
kis first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI—Signor Tamburinl and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (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 POlonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, is 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).
Secondo Donne—Madame Antoinetta Mollidorl (of the Theatre La
Scala, In Milan), Mademoiselle Amelia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigiva
Bellinl.
Seconds Tenere—Signor Emmanuele Siena (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powertbl and numerous CHORUS of cho➢en and experienced
Gingers will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Benconsiglio. 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 cf Mr. Godfrey.
An ORGAN, of extensive compass, has been expressly erected
hi the theatre by Messrs. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novelle.
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
‘nnounce that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Bissier ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse--Mademolselle Dumi-
latre (er the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Berlin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, ner first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
fiaderna (of the Theatre La ►cala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale do Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gentle (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand* Croce, Monsieur Dclferier (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 Biasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Melloh. Regisseur de la Dense
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curml (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 11.
Albano, Esq.. C.E., 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
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 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 ender the superintendence of Mr. J. G. Watson.

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Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
et the Box Office, Bow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.

FOR THE BENEFIT OF MDLLE. BXDIRNA, and la3t Night
of her Engagement ; and of the Company's performing before the
Easter liolidaya

THIS EVENING

Will be performed the new Grand Opera, antltled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Harri-
son; Mathias, Mr. Weiss; Matilda, Miss Rainforth; Lillis, Miss
B. Isaacs.

After the Second Act of the Opera, the new Tae and Tableau, en-
titlta LA PI. MADE DE TERPSICHORE ; or, The Dance of the
stip. By Mdlles, Baderna, Duhi2non, Renard, Louise, Adele, St.
Louin, and Mdmo.
To conclude with the new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal characters by MM. Croce, A.drien, Tell ;
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Lenin. and Benard.
A Grand Oriental Spectate will be produced, with extraordinary
splendour. on Easter Monday.