The Sun.
London, England, 1861-10-25 00:00:00

ROYAL ENGLISII OPERA.

Once more the doors of the finest theatre in
Europe are opened for the admirers of English
opera, under the same management which has for
so many years devoted attention and energy to the
interest no less of native art than of native artists.
Not a season has passed during this period of trial
and of varied fortunes Ns ithout one or more original
works having been produced, and the list of new
operas for the ensuing season is a lengthened one,
which promises valuable additions to the already
interesting repertoire. The company, whilst it re-
tains the popular features of last season, has been
materially strengthened, both by the addition of
new names and of old established favourites. It is
no slight earnest of the promised activity that the
season commenced last night with the production
of a new and original opera, by a gentleman who,
though he is already known as a successful compo-
ser, and in the musical world as a distinguished
critic, has not, we believe up to this time, essayed
his powers upon an opera, Mr. Howard Glover
has chosen for his subject the story of Buy Blast)
and his libretto follows very closely the celebrated
drama of Victor Hugo. It need scarcely be added
that the composer has done his work skilfully. In
spite of the difficulties necessarily attendant upon
bringing out an elaborate work upon the first
night of a season. Mr. Glover's opera was pro-
duced with due eclat. A single hearing of an
important production, and one upon which so large
an amount of care has evidently been bestowed,
is not sufficient for such a careful examination of
its merits as in strict justice is demanded, and we
must content ourselves at present with recording
the fact that " Ruy Blas" was received by a most
crowded house with every mark of approbation, and
with stating that the cast included Miss Louisa
Pyne, Miss Susan Pyne, Miss Thirlwall, and Miss
M‘Lean, a young lady with a contralto voice who
may be favourably reported of; with Messrs. IV.
Harrison, Santley, St. Albyn, and Patey. The over-
ture was loudly applauded—in fact, only just
escaped repetition—and the setting in of a perfect
tempest of encores was only prevented by a deter-
mination on the part of the artists to resist them,
which in the case of Miss Pyne's ballad, in the
third act, was only done with the greatest difficulty,
so great an enthusiasm did this delicious melody, so
exquisitely sung, excite. In numerous other in-
stances a similar refusal was unwillingly acquiesced
in by the audience. Messrs. Harrison and Santley
were called for at the end of Act 1., the curtain had
to be raised at the close of Act 11., and on the con-
clusion of the opera the principal artists were all
called for, and the composer had to bow his thanks
before the curtain for the enthusiastic reception ho
met with. It is gratifying to be able to speak in
those terms of another opera by a native composer,
and one which evinces so many proofs of thought
and study.

After the opera " God save the Queen" was sang
by the company, accompanied by the usual demon-
strations of loyalty on the part of the public. The
house was crowded in every part, and every
favourite artist, as he or she appeared, experienced
most enthusiastic receptions.

During the past week there has been a decided-improve-
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