The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-08 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE,
Established in 1847 for the purpose of rendering a more perfect per-
formance of the lyric drama than had hitherto been attained in this
country.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and Patrons of Music are re-
spectfully informed that the SEASON (1848) will COMMENCE the
list week in March, in the new and commodious edifice constructed
les year.
OPERA.

For the production of the established works by the great masters of
every school, for the effective representation of the repertoire of se-
venteen Operas mounted last season, and of compositions to be heard
tor the first time in this country, engagements have been already
made with the following eminent artistes :

I'RIMI SOPRANI.
Mde. Grist, and Mde. Persian!,
3fde. Rouconi, Mdlle. Steffanini, and
Mde. Caste:lan (her first appearance),
Corbari, 31dlie. Anglolina Zoja (of the Scala in Milan, her first
appearance in this country), and
3lde. Pauline Garcia Viardot (her first appearance).
CONTRALTO.
Mademoiselle Alboul.
TENORI.
Signor Mario, and Signor Sala!,
Signor Lavea, Signor Luigi Mei (from Scala, les first appearance
in this country), and
M. Roger (of the Academie Royale de Musiq•'e, and of the Opera
Comique, Li Paris, his first appearance in this country).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI.
Signor Tamburini and Signor Ronconi.
PRI3II BASSI PROFONDI.
Signor Marini. (The ratification of the engagement of Signer Cor-
radi-Setti, the celebrated bass*, is daily expected).
BASSO CO3IICU.
Signor Agostino Rovers.
ALTItI PRIMI BASS!.
Signcr Tagliafico and Signor Polonini.
Second%) Tenoro—Signer Soldi (from the Scala).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
The Orchestra, comprising the distinguished professors of last
seams, will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
instrumentalists forming the entire orchestra will be published in a
future prospectus.
The Military Band, which has also been increased, will be
under the direction of Mr. Godfrey, band-master of the Coldstream
Guards. _ _

The powerful and numcrons Chorus of last year will be further
strengthened by 21 chosen and experienced singers, and will number
92 voices - namely, 40 ladies, and 52 male voices. Chorus Master—
Signor lionconsL;lio. l'oet and Translator or the Libretti—Signor
Maggioul. rrompter—Signor Montera.si.
THE BALLET.

The rule which gave such satistaction 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 tollowit.g eminent danseuses
will appear :-
31de. Flora Fabbri (her first appearance), Mdlle. Leopoldine
Brass' (premiere danseuse of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her
first appeafance in this country), Ildlle. Elizabeth Robert (premiere
danseuse of the Academie Royale de Musique In Paris, her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Camille (her first appearance for
tour years), Mdlle. Thierry, of the Fenice, in Venice (her first ap-
pearance Is this country), Mdlle. Laugher, of the Scala (her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mlle. C.lest Stephan, Mdlle. Henri (her
tirst appearance), and Mdlle. Lucile Gratin (her first appearance).
M. Silvain and M. Bretin (their first appearances), M. Gontie, Ste.,
and a numerous body of Coryphees, PrOMiIICUSCS and Figurantes.
Maitre do Ballet—M. Appian' (from the principal theatres la
Italy, France, and Belgium). Regisseur de la Danse—M. O'Bryan.
Leader of the Ballet—M. Alfred Mellon. Composer —Signor Beletta.
The scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin. Premiere Artiste Cos-
tunsiere—Airs. E. Bailey.
Engagements are pending with other distinguished artistes for
opera and ballet.
A detailed Prospectus, with the arrangements for the season, will
be ready in a few days, and may then be obtained at the Boa-office
(corner of Bow-street and Hart-street), and at the principal libraries
and music publishers.
Royal Italian Opera, Covent-garden, Jan. 22, 1846.