The Sun.
London, England, 1858-04-06 00:00:00

TIER MAJESTY ON 18'S THEATRE.
SEASSB.
The approach of another Season lays upon the Direction of
Her )Majesty's Theatre the welcome duty of acknowledging
the continued kindness and confidence by which its friends
have never failed to supply a sure guarantee of success, and a
constant stimulus to new exertions.
The past year was distinguished by events which call for
especial recognition.
The gracious selection of Her Majesty's Theatre as the scene
of the Royal Festivities, on the auspicious occasion of the
nuptials of her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, has added
new lustre to the historical distinction which the Opera House
has so long enjoyed as the favourite resort of the Court and

Aristocracy of Britain.
The Director has again to record his grateful appreciation
of the noble and munificent encouragement which, after
achieving the re-establishment of the Theatre, has continued,
with discriminating taste, to guide and sustain the efforts
made in each successive year to maintain for the Opera of
London its fitting place among the Musical Institutions of
Europe. That position is now amply recognised in every
Continental capital, and the approving verdict of the audi-
ence of Her Majesty's Theatre is universally accepted as the
highest testimonial which an artist can produce.
The last year has contributed to extend, as well as to elevate
the influences of the establishment, and to exhibit it in the
largest sense as a National Institution. The Subscribers, by
whose effective encouragement during the Season the experi-
ment of a supplementary series of popular performances was
alone rendered possible, will have the gratification of know-
ing that they have not only secured and improved for them-
selves their accustomed recreation, brit have been the means
of conferring upon a wider circle the refined enjoyments of
the highest musical art.
The Operatic features of the last season must still be fresh
in the memory of all. Besides other additions to the talent
secured in former years, the resources of the Theatre were
enriched by the acquisition of a tenor whose artistic genius
and unsurpassed sweetness of voice were instantaneously re-
eOgnised by the judgment of musical connoissieurs, and by
the instinctive appreciation of every lover of melody.
The Direction have been fortunate enough to retain the
invaluable aid of Mdlle. Piccolomini, Signor Giuglini, and all
the vocalists who contributed to past successes ; and is able
to announce, in the approaching debut of Madlle. Titiens, as
event which it is believed will distinguish the season of 1858
as the first appearance of Signor Giuglini marked that of
1857.
It is seldom that nature lavishes on one person all the varied
gifts which are needed to form a great soprano. A voice
whose register entitles it to cliim this rank is of the rarest
order. The melodious quality and power, which are not less
essential than an extended register, are scarcely more common.
Musical knowledge, executive finish, and perfect intonation
are indispensable ; and to these the prima donna should add
dramatic force and adaptability, and a large measure of per-
sonal grace. Even these rare endowments will not suffice unless
they are illumined by the fire of genius.
How nearly the high ideal is approached by Madlle. Titiens,
and how much more nearly it may hereafter be reached under
the same genial encouragement which has developed the
powers of so many aspirants, the friends of the opera will
have an early opportemity ofjudging.
The Director has again the satisfaction of expressing his
sincere gratitude to all his artistic friends within the theatre,
for the unfailing zeal and devotion which have enabled him
to record the completion of auother season without a single
deviation from the performances announced.
The performances will commence immediately after Easter
with the debut of Madlle. Titiens, and Signor Giuglini's first
appearance here in Meyerbeer's grand opera of " Gli Ugo-
notti," on the preparation of which the utmost efforts have
been bestowed to make it in every way worthy of the
occasion. At an early period Verdi's Opera of " Luisa Miller"
will be given for the first time in this country, when Madlle.
Piccolomini will sustain the part of the heroine.
The English School of Composition will be represented by
"La Zingara "of Balfe. The repertoire will be selected from
the works of Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Donizetti, Bellini, in
which Madlles. Piccolomoni, Spezia, Ortolani, and Signori
Giuglini, Belart, Belletti, Vialetti, and others have won the
appreciation of the subscribers.
The Ballet will be supported by Madlle. Pocchini (for whom
a New Ballet has been expressly composed, to be produced
early in the season), by Madlle. Marie Taglioni, Madlle. Bos-
chetti, Madame Rosati, and other favourites, and by Madlle.
Orsini, who will make her first appearance early in the Sea-
son.
Each performance will be made as effective as possible, and
the Director hopes, by unceasing exertions, to meet the con-
tinued confidence of the subscribers and the public.
OPERA.

Madlle. THERESA TITIENS
(Principal soprano of the Im- Signor GIUGLINI,
perial Opera, Vienna), Signor BE LART,
Madlle. SREZI A, Signor MATTIOLI
Madlle. 01110 LANI, (Of La Scala, Milan ; Teatro
Madlle. LUCIONI Regio, Turin ; and Royal
(Of the Scala, Milan, and prin- Theatre, Madrid, his first
cipal Theatres of Italy, her appearance),
first appearance), Signor BENEVENTANO,
Madame GHIONI Signor ROSSI,
(Of the principal Theatres of Signor ALDIGHIERI,
Italy, her first appearance), Signor MERCURIALI,
Madlle. SON OI NA, Signor CASTEL LI,
Madlle. GRAMAGLIA, Signor VIALETTI,
Madame ALEONI, and and
Madlle. PICCOLOMINL Signor BELLETTI.
DIRECTORS OF THE MUSIC AND CONDUCTORS. —The ability shown
by Signor ARDITI, engaged during the past successful Winter
Performances, has induced the Direction to retain his valu-
able services ; and Signor BONETTI, whose talented exer-
tions have given general satisfaction, has been re-engaged, and
will arrive immediate!y after the termination of the Italian
Opera Season at Paris,

BAL.

.LET.

Madlle, POCCHIN I,
Madlle. ANETTA ORSINI
(of La Fenice, Venice, her first
appearance in England),
Madlle. ROLLA,
Madlle. ERNESTINA BIO•
LETTI

Madlle. MORLACCIII,
Racine, BOSCHETTI,
Madlle. MARIE TAGLIONI,
and Mme. ROSATI.
M. DURAND,
M. ALFRED CAROM
(of the Academie I operiale,
Paris, his first appearance).

(her first appearance),
Madlle. PASQUALE.
The Corps de Ballet will be composed of Pupils of the
School of Instruction and others selected with care.
Director of the School of Instruction and Maitre
de Ballet
Regisseur de la Danse
Leader of the Ballet M. NADAUD.

An engagement has also been effected with tho eminent
Maitre de Ballet, Signor ROTA.
Tee Repertoire sill consist of a selection from the Works
Of Meyerbeor, Bellini, Verdi, Donizetti, Rossini, and Mozart.
The first work t 3 be produced will be (first time at this
theatre) Meyerbeer's Grand Opera of LES HUGUENOTS,
which has been for a long time in active preparation,
and will be produced on a scale and with an effect worthy of
this great work. The minor, as well as the principal parts,
will be effectively filled. The Scenery has been prepared with
great care, The First Act will comprise a scene, drawn from
nature, op the picturesque banks of the Loire, the locality of
the action. The other scenes will present features of great
interest. The Dresses will bo historically correct.
Shortly afterwards will be produced (first time at this
theatre) Verdi's Opera of LUISA MILLER, the Libretto
founded on the celebrated Drama of Schiller, " Kabale tad
Liebe."
Other Novelties aro in contemplation, and the engagement
of Madlle. Titiens will enable the direction to resume several
works that have not been given for years.
To afford the subscribers the opportunity of hearing the
work of the popular Engli h composer, Balfe's Opera of LA
ZING ~RA will be presented some time during the season.
Signor Giuglini will resume the part of Thaddeus, already,
sustained by him with such decided success. lie will also re-
appear in all the principal par's in which he has been so
favourably received by the subscribers and the public.
T Cons has arrived, and will make her first ap-
pearance in this country at the opening of the Theatre, as
Valentine, in Meyerbeer's Opera of THE HUGUENOTS.
Sigr. Giuglini will also, for the first time at this Theatre, ap-
pear in the character of Raoul de Nangis ; Madlle. Ortolani
will appear in the part of t"e Queen of Navarre ; Madlle.
Lucioni as the Page ; Sigr. Vialetti as Marcel; Sigr.
Aldighieri as Nevers ; and Sigr. Belletti as St. Bris.
Madlle. Piccolomiui will make her appearance in April in
one of her favourite parts, and afterwards in a part in which
she had the greatest success in Italy, LUISA MILLER.
Later in the season Madlle, Spezia will appear iu one of her
favourite dramatic parts.
Madame Alboni will arrive early in May.
Sigr. Belart will arrive on the 10th April, at the close of
his successful engagement at the Italian Opera, Paris.
A new Ballet, by M. Massot, is in active preparation, in
which Madlle. Pocchini, who has arrived in London, will ap-
pear, entitled FLEUR DES CHAMP.
The general favourite, Madlle. Mario Taglioni, will arrive
early iu May, and will appear in a new Ballet Divertissement
composed expressly for her.
Mad le. Orsini will make her debut immediately on the
opening of the Theatre, in a new Divertissemen%
A new Ballet Divertissement will also be produced for the
first appearance of Madlle. Boschetti.
The Subscription will consist of Thirty Nights, and the
terms will be as follows :
Pit Boxes
Grand Tier
One Pair

~.. 150 Guineas.
200 „
150 „