The Sun.
London, England, 1802-12-06 00:00:00

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ring'sTheare.
. Tim Theatre opene on Saturday, with a 4 •
liant display of Novelty and l'slagniAcence. The
Opera was Merope, the Music 14 NA.soLiNI ; that
Composer of:
,clistinguished merit; who was lost to
the Musical i:CTOrld, by an untimely death, at the
age of thirty-six. the Opera is written in his most
finished manner ; and supported, as it was, by the
powers of Mrs. BILLINOTON, could not fail of pro-
ducing its due effea. Mrs. BiLtrstcrow was re-
ceived on those boards, which seem a situation so
congenial to her powers, with reiterated ipplituse.
Her 'first Aria was executed with all that neatness And
precision that distinguish her performance; the'Bra.
vura, at the close of the first aft, displayed that bril-
liancy of tone, and rapidity of executing divisions, for
which she is unequalled. The Duo between Mrs. ,
BILLINCTON and VIGANONI was an exhibition of
profound Musical Science. The Species of Soliloquy
of the first singer, and the side-play of the second,
although very difficult in execution, had every ef-
feet that could be expefted, both to shew the science
and taste of the Performers. VIGANONI'S late
Coronation at Paris has apparently given attivity
to his exertions. Mrs..I3ILLINGTON very natural-
ly reserves the great display of her powers to her
last Song, which appears, indeed, to be a ne plus
ultra, in musical execution. Upon the whole, it is
possible that some Performers may have attained to
Mrs. Bii,LnicroN's excellence, in some parts of
her singing, but we think that we may boldly de-
clare that the dnion of so many musical excellencies,
were never before foiind in the same peison.
Signora GERBINI, the new singer; had much to
combat, in a first appearance, and with such Talents
as Mrs. BILLING•rox's, by which to draw a corn-
paiison ;, but she acquitted herself with infinite ere_
diet ; and the Oatin applause she drew,- was well
merited. Her voice is full-toned and iliellovvi of
considerable extent ; and she displayed a great
knowledge of Music ; her first Aria was executed
with considerable effett; her powers are extensive
and sweet. _ _ _

The Ballet, after the first aft, is of the Anacreon-
tic Style, probably to introduce Mons. .and Madame
CoKALL f, the new dancers, to. the Public their
Pas de Deux is a fine Piece of dancing. Madame
Coa ALL! may be said to be distinguished for grace
and elegance, and CoRALLI for atlivity., We think
the steadiness of both; after a Pirouette; is worthy
of attention, and perhaps of imitation to some of
their Companions.
The grand Ballet of La Fdret Ench aWidle followed,
which is a performance of great effed, in point of
Scenery ; and got up with much expence. The
CORALLIS, in this Ballet, had more pleasing Mu-
sic allotted to them, and were warmly applauded.

A scene, accompanied entirely on the Harr, gave

PAR tiOt an opportunity of fascinating the Aiidience,
by the elegance of her motion, and the grace of her
attitude. The performer on the Harp seems to
be a new, and is a valuable acquisition to the Or-
chestra. A Par de Trois, with PARISOT, LABORIE,
and CORALLI, is a beautiful and finished Nlor-
ceau ; the Music, variations on a movement of
PLEYEL'S: In this we had an opportunity of ad.
miring the poWelt of the Harp, which, although
genetally calleda feeble Instrument in an Orchestra,
was distin&ly heard in a Solo, in the extreme parts
of the House.
The OtcHESTRA contains its usual excellencies.
--WE CHSE Li at the head of the Band, accompanies
with spirit and effed. His Pianos and Fortes are
judiciously adapted—At last we have the pleasure
of hearing Horns in the Orchestra—lnstruments
may be refined, so as to destroy their use. The
Horns of the Opera are the most powerful we re-
member to have heard, and exhibit as much science
and execution, as effed.
' The House, in general, was full ; the Gallery,
in particular, overflowing with the best Company.
The Boxes, as usual at the commencement of the
Season, thinly attended. His Royal Highness the
DUKE of You( was in his Box, and
,the best Fa-
shion in town were present.

STErREY IcEMBLE'S, present engagement at
Drury-lane Theatre, which finally closes his per-
formances at that place, is for six nights, upon the
former terms, but with the addition of a Benefit,
the expences of which he is to pay. He has cer-
tainly been of much service to the Theatre, and
will return to the North, with a considerable in-
crease of reputation, which is by no means the worst
part of his profits.
Miss DE CAMP, it seems, is somewhat better,
though by no means likely to resume her station
soon on the Theatrical Boards. Her situation was
indeed alarming, when she had three' Physicians.
Amongst the new Performers engaged for the ensu.
ing season at the Haymarket Theatre, is Mr. BURNE,
who obtained a first-rate reputation in Ireland for
the powers of his voice, and his scientific manner of
exerting them.
The old Theatre at Liverpool' is pulling down,
and the new one is to be completed by the ist of
June next. It is to be made capable of holding
3501. The management has reverted to Mr. LEW is
and Mr. KNIGHT of Covent Garden.
Sir SIDNEY SMITH sat in the same Box with
General ANDREOSSI, on Saturday last, at the Opera,
and they seemed to be upon the most friendly terms
of intimacy. This circumstance may be mentioned,
as a proof of the manly darader of the French Am-
bassador, as the Defender of Acre must certainly be
far from a favourite with the CHIEF CONSUL.

We are sorry to hear that poor GIORDANI, the
celebrated musical composer, is at present, from
age, infirmity, and the pressure of a large family,
reduced to the greatest extremity of distress, in
Dublin.

The price of The House to he Sold must be consi-
derably lowered, since the best part of the Furniture
is taken away.

By the List of the Benefit Receipts of the Seam,
at the Liverpool Theatre, it appears, that Mr.
YOUNG gained more than either Mrs. Br Lt.t NGTOI4
or Mrs. JORDAN. Mr. YOUNG is the son of a
Gentleman at Liverpool, and is said to Bosom great
Theatrical sac it