The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-02 00:00:00

OPERA.

Per the production of tho established works by the great masters of
ev cry school, for the effective representation of the repertoire of se-
venteen Operas mounted last season, and of compositions to be heard
it the first time in this country, engagements have bees already
maass with the following eminent artistes :

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PRIMI SOPRANI.
Mde. Grisi, and Mde. Persian',
Mde. Rencont, Mdlle. Sted'anini, and
side. Castellan (her first appearance),
Melo. Calked, /Mlle. Angielina ZoJa (of the Scala in Milan, her first
appearance in this country), and
Mde. Pauline Garcia Viardot (her first appearance).
CONTRALTO.
Mademoiselle Alboni.
TENORI.
signor Mario, and Signor Salvi,
Signe/ Lavea, Signor Laigi Mei (from Scala, his first appearance
in this country), and
M. -Mager (of the Academie Royale de Alusigne, and of the Opera
Consinae, in Paris, his first appearance In this country).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI.
Signor Tamburini and Signer Roneoni.
PRIM' BASSI PROFONDI.

!Moor Marini. (The ratification of the engagement of Signer Cor-
raell-Satti. A. Hlsbrattaii basso, is daily expected).

BASSO CO/tiled.
Signer Agostino Rovers.
ALTRI PRIMI BASSI.
Signor TagHark° and Signor Poloninl.
Deseado Tenere—Signer Seidl (from the Scala)
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
the Orchestra, comprising the distinguished professors of last
season, will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
instrumentalists forming the entire orchestra will be published in..*
future prospectus.
The Military rand, which has Ilse been increased, will be
under the direction of Mr. Godfrey, band-master of the Coldstream
Guards.
The powerful and aunterons Chorus of last year will be further
strengthened by 24 chosen and experienced singers, and will number
22 voices—namely, 40 ladies, and 52 male voices. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Poet and Translator of the Libretti—Signor
Maggieni. Prompter—Signor 3lonterasi.
THE BALLET.
The rule which gave such satisfaction to the musical public last
season, that no divertissement should be suffered between the acts of
operas, will be strictly adhered to. The performances will terminate
with a ballet. During the season the following eminent danseuses
will appear:—
Mde. Flora Babbri (her first appearance), Mdlle. Leopoldino
Inuit (premiere dansease of the Imperial Theatre in Venue, her
first appearance in this country), Mdlle. Elisabeth Robert (premiere
dansease of the Academie Royale de 3lusique in Paris, her first ap-
pearaace la this country), Mdlle. Camille (her first appearance for
four years), Mdlle. Thierry,
of the Fenice, in Venice (her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Laugher, of the Scala (her first ap-
pearance In this country), 3fdlle. Celest Stephan, Mdlle. Honors (her
first appearance), and Mdlle. Lucile Grahn (her first appearance).
M. illvain and M. Bretin (their first appearances), M. Gontie, &0.,
and a numerous body of Coryphees, Promineuses and Figurantes.
Maitre de Ballet—M. Appiani (from the principal theatres in
Italy, France, and Belgium). Regisseur de la Danse—M. O'Bryan.
Leader of the Ballet—M. Alfred Mellon. Composer—Signor Beletta.
The emery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbln. Premiere Artiste Cue-
turniere—Mrs. E. Bailey.
Engagements are pending with other distinguished artistes for
opera and ballet.
A detailed Prespectue, with the arrangements for the season, will
be ready In a few days, and may then be obtained at the Box-office
(corner of Bow-street and Hart-street), and at the principal libraries
sad musts publishers.
Royal Italian Opera, Cevent-garden, Jan. 22, 1142.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
1111C,ar tb• Management of Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
MR. AND MRS. CHARLES KEAN.
THIS EVENING
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Will be performed a new and original Play, entitled THY WIFE'S
SECRET. Lord Arden, Mr. Hews ; Sir Walter Amyett, Mr.
Ibanez Kean ; Jabea Sneed, Mr. Webster; Harrington, Mr. grin-
dall ; Brouillard, Mr. Rogers ; Lady Eysliss arayott, Mrs. Charles
Kean Maud Mrs. Keeley.
After which, a ROW Farce, called DEAREST ELIZABETH. Mr.
Lionel Lax, Mr. Keeley ; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers ; Betsy, Mrs.
Keeley.
Ts couslude with a New and Original Burlesque Spectacle entitled
run WORLD UNDERGROUND; •r, tke Golden Flute and the
Orate' Waters.
Stags Manager, Mr. Farren; Acting %Eutaw, Mr. F. Web:ter.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Butes, se. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; tipper Gallery, 15.
Boors span at Half-put six, Performance to •enmence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
TIIIS EVENING

WM ks presented an entirely new Piece, entitled the ?FAIL OF
Till 'OCEAN ; er, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal cha-
rasters by Messrs. Wive, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyard, Glennaire,
Calleaferd, and Worrell ; Miss Niroolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss
dllleuCilaplia, Mrs. Laws, said Madame Celeste.

Te be feiloWed by a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
TIONAL DEFINCES ; or, the Cockshot Yeomanry. Principal
characters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma-
dame Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with a new Farce entitled THE TIPPERARY LE-
41CY. 'Fitment Green, Mr. Wright; Bob Gills, Mr. Munyard ;
..,anty Scrimmage, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Chubblock, Mr. Cullenford ;
Policeman. Mr. sanders ; Lizzy Chubblock, Misa Woolgar.
Boxes, 45.; I'it, 2s. , Gallery, Is.

1.1,,r4 Oita at Halt-pas t Six, Performance to commence at Sovca

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Ilanagenient of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS }',VENING

nWill be pert armed a Corals Drama, called A ROUGH DIAMOND.
Characters by Messrs. Selby, Diddear, Bellingham, Buckstone; Mrs..
Leigh Murray, and Mrs. Fithwilliam.
After which, a New Fairy Extravaganaa, entitled TIDE GOLDEN
BRANCH. Principal characters by Messrs. H. Hall, Harley, Ker-
ridge, Madame Vestris, Miss K. Fitswilliam, and Mrs. Macsainsra.
To conclude with a Romance or Real Life, called BOX and COX.
Principal characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. Buckstone, and Mrs. Mac.
samara.

Dress Boxes, Ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. N•
lalf-priee to any part of the house.
The Sew Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Public evcry day, from Ten till Six.
The Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
Bradvrell of the Colosseum.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street.
MONS. BOCAGE'S BENEFIT.
On FRIDAY EVENING,

will be performed hollers's Comedic of LE TA.RTUFFE. La
Tartuffe, M. Bocage.
After which, LES DEUX MENAGES. Bourdeuil, M. Bocage.
Boxes, stalls, tickets, and season prospectuses, may be had at Mr.
ILITCHELL'S Itoysl Library, 33, Old Baud-streot.
lioxes, 6s. ; 3s. al.; Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery,