The Sun.
London, England, 1858-04-05 00:00:00

II_ER MASJEEASSOTNYI'BBSB. THEATRE.
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
kayo never failed to supply a sure gnarantee of success, and a
militant 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 aid munificent encouragement which, after
achieving the re-establishment of the Theatre, has continued,
with discriminating taste, to guide and sustain the efforts
mad* 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
)41gliest 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
larcee‘'. sense as a National Institution. The Subscribers, by
whom effective encouragement during the Season the experi-
ment of s supplementary series of popular performances was
alone r sadered possible, will have the gratification of know-
ing that .sbef have not only secured and improved for them-
selves theif".accustomed recreation, but have been the means
of conferrioe upon a wider circle the refined enjoyments of
the highest rosntsical art.
The Operatie i:eatures of the last season must still be fresh
in the memory a • all. Besides other additions to the talent
'
secured in former "ears, the resources of the Theatre were
enriched by the „Naulaition of a tenor whose artistic genius
and unsurpassed essreetuees of voice were instantaneously re-
cognised by the jud:sment of musical counoissieurs, and by
the instinctive apprec;ation 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
do announce, in the approaching debut of Madlle. Titiens, an
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 claim this rank is of the rarest
order. The melodious quality and power, which are not less
essential than an extended register, are scarcely more cemmon.
Musical knowledge, executive finish, and perfect intonation
are indispensable ; and to these the prima donna shoul I add
dramatic force and adaptability, and a large measure of per-
sonal grace. feren these rare endowments will not sufticennless
they are illumined by the fire of genius.
How nearly the high ideal is approached by Madlle. Titiene,
and how much mate nearly it may hereafter be reached under
the same genial eeie,ouragement which has
the developed the
powers of so many aspirants, the fr of will
have an early opportunity 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 another 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 Moyerbeer's grand opera of " Gli L7go-
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, ♦ialetti, 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, 3fadlle. Bos-
chetti, Madame Rosati, and other favourites, and by Madlle.
Orsini, who will make her first appearance early in the Sea-
son.

Eaeli performance will be made as effective as possible, and
the Director hopes, by unceasing exertions, to meet th• con•
tinued confidence of the subscribers and the public.
OPERA,
Madilo• THERESA TITIENS

(Principal soprano of the Im-
perial Opera, Vienna),
Madlle. SPEZIA,
Madlie. ORTOLANI,
Madlle. LUCIONI
(Of the Scala, Milan, and prin-
cipal Theatres of Italy, her
first appearance),
Madame GHIONI

Signor GIUGLINI,
Signor BEGART,
Signor MATTIOLI

(Of La Scala, Milan ; Teatro
Regio, Turin ; and Royal
Theatre, Madrid, his first
appearance),
Signor BENEVENTANO,
Signor ROSSI,
Signor ALDIGHIERI,
Signor MERCURIAL',
Signor CASTELLI,
Signor VIALETTI,
and
Signor BELLETTI.

(Of the principal Theatres of
Italy, her first appearance),
Madlle. SON DINA,
Madlle. GRAMAGLIA,
Madame ALBONI, and
Madlle. PICCOLOMINI.

DIRRCTORS 07 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-
Cons have given general satisfaction, has been re-engaged, and
will arrive immediately after the termination of the Italian
Opera Season at Paris.
BALLET.
Madlle. POCCHINI, Madlle. MORLACCHI,
Madlle. ANETTA ORSINI Madlle. BO SC LI ETT I,
(of La Fenice, Venice, her first 3fadlle. MARIE TAGLIONI,
appearance in England), and Mme. ROSATI.
Madlle. ROLLA, M. DURAND,
Madlle. ERNESTINA 810- M. ALF RED CARON

LETTI
(her first appearance),
' Ala(Ille. 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

(of the Academie Imperiale
Paris, his first appearance).

de Ballet
M. MASSOT.
Regisseur de la Danso M. PETIT.
Leader of the Ballet M. NADAUD.
An engagement has also been effected with the eminent
Maitre de Ballet, Signor ROTA.
The Repertoire will consist of a selection from the Works
of Meyerbeer, Bellini, Verdi, Donizetti, Rossini, mid Mozart.
The first work t) 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 4cale 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, on the picturesque banks of the Loire, the locality of
the action. The other scenes will present features of great
interest. The Dresses will be historically correct.
Shortly afterwards will be produced (first time at this
theatre) Verdi's Opera of LUISA. MILLER, the Libretto
fowled on the celebrated Drama of Schiller, " Ka.bale and
Liebe."

Other Novelties are 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 Eug 1 composer, Balfe's Opera of LA
ZING ;RA will be presented some time during the season.
Signer Giuglini will resume the part of Thaddeus, already
sustained by him with such decided success. He will also re.
appear in all the principal parts in which he has been so
favourably received by the subscribers and the public.
Madlle. Titiens 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 the Queen of Navarre ; Madlle.
Lucioni as the Page ; Sigr. Vialetti as Marcel • Sigr.
Aldighieri as Nevera ; and Sigr. Belletti as St. Brie.
Madlle. Piccolomini 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 in 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. Mascot, is in active preparation, in
which Madlle. Pocehini, who has arrived in London, will ap-
pear, entitled FLEUR DES CRAMP.
The general favourite, Racine. Marie Taglioni, will arrive
early in May, and will appear in a new Ballet Divertissement
composed expressly for her.

Madge. Orsini will make her debut immediately on the
opening of the Theatre, in a new Divertissement,
A new Ballet Divertissement will also be produced for the
first appearance of Madlle. Boechetti.

The Subscription will consist of Thirty Nights, ttud the
terms will be as follows :

Pit Boxes l5O Guineas.
Grand Tier
One Pair- l5O „
Two Pair lOO „
Pit Stalls 25 ..

The THEATRE will OPEN immediately AFTER EASTER,
when will be produced, first time at this Theatre, Meyer-
beer's Opera of