The Sun.
London, England, 1858-04-07 00:00:00

TIER MAJESTYrS THEATRE. I
SEASON 1858.
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.
Thegracious 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 toelevate
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, but 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-
cognise lby 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, 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 el dm this rank is of the rarest
order. The melodious quality and power, which aro not less
essential than an extended reg-ster, are scarcely more cc mmon.
Musical knowledge, executive finish, an i 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 uuless
they are illumined by the fire of genius.
How nearly the high ideal is approached by Madlle. Titiene,
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 epportu ity of judging.
The Director has again the satisfaction of espressin,g his
sincere gratitude to all his artistic friends within the theatre,
for the unfailing seat and devotion which have enabled him
to record the completion of another season without a single
deviation from the perfoi mances 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
whith Madlles. Piccolomoni, Spezia, Ortolani, and Signori
Giuglini, Belart, 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 nadlle. 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-
perial Opera, Vienna),
Madlle. SPEZIA,
Madlle. OBROLANI,
Madlle. LUCIONI
(Of the Scala, Milan, and prin-
cipal Theatres of Italy, her
first appearance),
Madame GHIONI
(Of the principal Theatres of
Italy, her first appearance),
Madlle. SON DI NA,
Madlle. GRAMAGLIA,
Madame ALBONI, and
Madlle. PICCOLOMINI.

Signor GIUGLINI,
Signor BELART,
Signor MATTIOLI
(Of La Scala, Milan ; Teatro
Regio, Turin ; and Royal
Theatre, Madrid, his first
appearance),
Signor BENE VENTANO,
Signor ROSS[,
Signor ALDIGIIIERT,
Signor MERCURIALI,
Signor CASTELLI,
Signor VIALETTI,
and
Signor BELLETTL,

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 gen-ral satisfaction, has been re-engaged, and

will arrive immecliate'y after
Opera Season at Paris.

he termination of the Italian

Madlle. POCCHINI,
Madlle. ANETTA ORSINI

LET.
Madlle. MORLACCHI,
BOSCHETTI,
Madlle. MARIE TAGLIONI,
and Mine. ROSATI.
M. DURAND,
M. ALFRED CARON
(of the Academie Loperiale,
Paris, his first appearance).

Of La Fenice, Venice, her first

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appoaranco in England),
Madlle. ROLLA,
Madlle. ERNESTINA 810-

LETTI
(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 the eminent
Maitre de Ballet, Signor ROTA.

Toe Repertoire will consist of a selection from the Works
of Moyerbeor, Bellini, Verdi, Donizetti, Rossini, and 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 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 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
founded on the celebrated Drama of Schiller, "Xabale and
Liebe,"

Other Novelties are in contemplation, and the engagement
of Madlle. Titions will aiable the direction to resume several
works that have not been given for years.
To afford the subscribers the opdortunity of hearing the
work of the 'popular Engli h composer, Balfe's Opera of LA
ZINGARA will be presented some time during the season.
Signor Ginglini 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.
Madlle. T tiens has arrived, and will make her first ap-
pearance in this country at the opening of the Theatre, as
Valentine, in Moyerbeer's Opera of THE HUGUENOTS,
Sigr. Giuglini will also, for the first time at this Theatre, ap-
pear in the character of Raoul de Naugis • Madlle. Ortolani
will appear in the part of tle Queen of Navarre ; Madlle.
Lucioni as the Page ; Sigr. Vialetti as Marcel; Sigr.
Aldighieri as Nevers ; and Sigr. Belletti as St. Bris.
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 34. Massot, is in active preparation, in
which Madlle. Pocehini, who has arrived in London, will ap-
pear, entitled FLEUR DES CHAMP.
The general favourite, Madlle. Marie Taglioni, will arrive
early in 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. now Divertissement.
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 80xe5....
Grand Tier
One Pair
Two Pair
Pit Stalls

p•
200 „
150 „
100 „
25 „

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

LES HUGUENOTS

(Gli Ugonotti).
Valentine
The Queen of Navarre
The Page Madlle. LUCIONI.
Raoul do Nangis Signor GIUGLI NI.
Marcel Signor VIALETTI.
Count of Nevers
Count of St. Bris
Conductor, Signor ADRITI.
With scenery, entirely new and original, by Mr. Marshall ;
Iresses, entirely new and taken from the best authorities, by
madame Copero, and executed by M. Laureys and Mrs.
Masterman ; principal machinist, Mr. Sloman ; head of the
property department Mr. Bradwell ; the wise-en-scene and
incidental ballet, by M. Massot.
DESCRIFTION OF THE SCENERY,—Act I. Scene ist,—Tou-
rain. —Saloon in the Castle of the Count do Novel's. This
Scene has been composed in the Renaissance style, age of
Francis I. Scene 2d. —Park and Castle of Chenoncean, com-
posed from Sketches male in the vicinity of Auboise. Act
Paris—The Pre-aux Clercs and View of Paris in 1572, from
the Etchings of S. Silvestro. Act 111. Paris—The Castle of
de Nevers— Interior. Old Preach Gothic style, with Renais
mince enrichments. Act IV. Paris—Chapel of the lingua-
Uots—A Quartier of Paris, from the Etchings of S. Silvestre.