The Sun.
London, England, 1848-04-18 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEXTRE:
The first grand concert took place lasigbt,kat„which, „
independently of the appearance of thceptire-TOcial and
instrumental force of the troupe, M. ThFfherg performed-
several of his most popuier piano-fort,V pieces.
concert commenced with a selection 'of the Stabat
Mater, admirably interpreted by Lablk.he, Garcluni; e4lO,
Belletti, :Mlles. Vera, Schwartz, and Cretvelli.-- (t.
doni sung " Cujus animam," with great feefietkOjel-
letti, in the "Pro peccatis," gave renewed proofs of his
cultivated style; while the voice of Lablache pealed like
an organ through the building. Mdlle. Cruvelli sang
the " Inflatnmatus" with great-effect, and was recalled
at its conclusion. The choruses were executed with
precision and power. Mendelssohn's grand symphony
in A minor proved the splendour of the orchestra,
and the classidal reading of Balfe. Collitti was
rapturously applauded in the aria of Mercadante,
" Liete voci bei voci," as was Mdlle. Schwartz,
the new contralto, in an aria by the same composer.
Free from the embarrassment of a first night, the rich
tones of her voice, admirable style, and facility, created
quite a furore. A terzetto, for three bass voices, com-
posed by Meyerbeer, is poor and patchy. The singers
were Coletti, Belletti, and Lablache—a trio of talent for
which we may vainly seek in any other theatre in Europe.
Thalberg performed Beethoven's grand concerto in C
minor superbly; the brilliancy of the execution was only
equalled by the admirable reading and the true delicacy
with which every shade of feeling of this fine work was
reflected. Upon being encored in his fantasia on sub-
jects from Massanietto, the gifted pianiste substituted
" God save the Queen." The audience rose during its
performance, and at its conclusion enthusiastically ap.
plauded the performer. The famous duetto buffo, "Un
segreto," from Cenerentola, was given with true comic
vis by Lablache.pOre et file. The overture to Euryanthe
developed the great excellence of the orchestra. The
house was full, and the concert went off with brilliant
eclat.

ADELPHI THEATRE.

Last night Mr. C. H. Adams delivered his annual
lecture at this theatre upon the science of astronomy, a
subject at ail times possessing the deepest interest, and
well suited to the present season. Mr. Adanis has the
advantage of long familiarity with the science, and he
exhibits the utmost anxiety to make himself thoroughly
understood by the audience. In the course of his lec-
ture he entered into explanations relative to the addition
of five new planets, the approaching transit of one of the
inferior planets over the solar disc, two total and visible
eclipses of our own satelite, and the return of one of the
most extraordinary comets probably ever beheld. This
comet was first seen in the year 1264, and it again ap-
peared in 1556, after an interval of 292 years. It will
again be seen during the present
.year, an interval of
similar duration having occurred since its last appear-
ance. The new discoveries have been added to the
orrery, and the machinery is so constructed as to make
the illustrations as perfect as possible. During the
intervals of the lecture, Mrs. Johnson (late Miss Taylor),
accompanied by Mr. Johnson, performed appropriate
airs upon the musical glasses, adding considerably to
the enjoyment of the audience, Mrs. Johnson exhibiting
great taste and skill in her performance. The lecture
was well attended, and appeared to give great satis-
faction.