The Sun.
London, England, 1850-10-16 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S TBEATRE.

OPENING OF THE GRAND NATIONAL
CONCERTS.
The first of the series of those concerts took !lace
last evening at her Majesty's Theatre, and whether or
not the committee may succeed in what they state to
be their aim, viz., "to present an intellectual enter-
tainment of the highest order, embracing the greatest
works of the greatest master% illustrated by the most
eminent artistes in Europe," there can be but little
doubt but that, as a pecuniary speculation, the enter-
prise will be most prosperous, that is, if we judge
from the occurrences of last evening. Long before
the opening of the doors every avenue leading to the
theatre was crowded, and after a desperte;e struggle
we succeeded in gaining admittance to what we
suppose we must denominate (but merely es
a facon de parley) the promenade, but which
was really the cram, in which locomotion was im-
possible, and in which no seats were provided, and
here we stood for three mortal hours listening to the
music, except when the sounds of the music were
drowned by the " sweet voices" of the somewhat
noisy congregation amongst whom it was our ill
fortune to be located. The interior of the house has
bk-en entirely redecorated; the rich hangings Of
Bouton d'or coloured satin, which imparted such an
unique and aristocratic appearance to the theatre, have
been removed, and have been replaced by sone
light hangings in imitation of lace. The pit is
boarded over on a level with the flap, 10
the centre of which is the orchestra, raised a la
Jullien. The stage itself is fitted up in that tent-like
form which seems to be the usual legitim ate stage
decoration for theatres devoted to Promenade Con'
certs, and the refreshment tables are arranged at the
back of the stage, behind the orchestra. The house
was so crowded that shortly after the commencement
of the performances it was found necessary to stop
any further admissions into the theatre. The follow-
ing was the programme of the evening's per'
foi menus :

PA RT. I.
Grand Introductory Overture, MS. ...
Chant Maratime, "Ma Barque," M. Jules
Lefort ••• ••• ••• A. Quidant.
Concerto in E flat, grand pianoforte, M.
Charles Halle . Beethoven.
Cavatina," Ah l quel giorno," Mdlle. Angri Rosevui. •
New giadrille, " Train de I'laisir" Boiisio.
Ballad, " Why de I weep for thee?" Miss
Messeut Walls ce.
Vale, " Esmeralda " Bosist 0.
Fantasia, violin, M. Sainton Sainte Ll•
Overture, " William Tell" Rossini.
The National Anthem.
FART IL

Grand selection from Donizatti's opera, La
Figlia del Reggimento, with solos fur
violin, bassoon, and cornet-a•pistons,
performed by Herr MoEque, MM. Bau-
mann and Arban •• •-• . L. Negri,
Duet, " Crude' perebii," Miss Messent and
M. Henri Drayton ...
Fantasia on airs from Lucia di Lammer-

Mozart.

....
moor, grand pianoforte, M. Charles
Hallo .. • •••
Aria, "No! no! nor' Mine. Angri • . Meyerbesr.
Polka, " The Arban," cornet-a piston obli-
gsto, M. Arban ... - •.. Arban.
Aria, .‘ Pill, pall'!" M. Reari Draytan Meyerhasr..
Solo, flute, Mr. Richurdson, " Rule,
Britannia" •-• •,• Drouet.
Gnlop, " lanergrun" Labiteky.
The programme does riot certainly look like an ate
tempt to carry out the " this" announced in the pros'
ps-ctus, as it differs in n o material feature from the
musical pabulum usually provided at promenade con-
certs ; we must, however, make due allowances
for the difficulties of a first night, and
wait until the direct ors shall have gathered
the whole of their company about them, in'
eluding their German ch orus, from which we expect
great things. Shortly afi ier eight o'clock Mr. Ballo
took his place in the orchestra, and was loudly
cheered. The introdut:tory overture is a very
" taking " composition, and was much app
,
plauded ; it was belt' itifully instrumented, and
is one of those ve.ty pleasing compositions
that cannot fail to becon, e extensively popular. M.
Jules Lefort sang his soi ig in a pleasing style, but he
appeared to us somewhat deficient in power; it must,
however, be recollected tilt it we were most unfavourably
situated for hearing him ; his voice is a high barytone.
The Beethoven concei to was the gem of the
evening, and, as perform by M. Charles Halle was
the very beau ideal of cl assical piano-forte playing;
the audience seemed to feel the exceeding beauty of
this exquisite compositic pri, and were, comparatively
speaking, quiet during its performance. Made-
moiselle Angri was in t ixcellent voice, and of course
secured an encore of " A .h I quel giorno ;" her receps
tion was most enthusiastic. Miss Messent gave
Wallace's beautiful air w ith much sweetness, and M.
Sainton's fantasia was tip perfection of classical violin
playing. The quadrille and the waltz, conducted,.
by M. Bosisio, were .t each excellent specimens or
quadrille and waltz my sic, and as ususal contained
solo parts for all the pri ocipal instrumentalists. The
overture to Guillaume Tell was magnificently per-
formed and gave rise to a disputed encore, which
greatly marred the pleas ure of those who love music
but hate rows ; the question of the encore being
settled, the National Au them was sung, the solo patty
being taken by Madlle. Angri and Miss Messent, the
audience in the exubei ance of their loyalty joining
in the chorus with more vigour than discretion. The
performance of Negri.' s selection from the Fig/ia,
with which the second r art opened, attracted the atten-
tion of the "roysterers, vho seemed particularly pleased
with the solo parts, am 1 who subsided into good bee
haviour sufficiently to enable the lovers of music to
enjoy the brilliant i endering of Listz's fantasia
by M. Charles Hal .16. The "No ! no! no
from the Huguenots, was given by Madlle. Angri
in a magnificent mans ler ; althoOgh the air was com-
posed for Alboni, Madl le. Angri succeeds in giving to
it an original express ion of her own which is very
striking, it was loudly e scored. The Arban Polka, with
a cornet-a-piston oblige to, was performed with great
spirit by M. Arban, and t ;he rendering of" Yiff, paff," by
M. Henri Drayton, vas good, though somewhat
deficient in energy. Richardson, as usual, de -
lighted the audience by the marvellous facility,
sweetness, and flexibility of his flute per-
formance, and the plop " played out" the
audience in the usual al )proved and lively style. The
orchestra is of first-rat e excellence, and we expect
great things at these cc ,ncerts for the future. With
the resources at their command, it is abundantly
evident that the com mittee of management have
ample means of redeen ring every pledge tbey have
given.

Amongst the fashion able company present were
the Marquis of Clear icarde, the Earl of Mount-
diaries and party, the Earl of Belfast and party,
Lord and Lady Templen lore, Captain and Lady Caro-
line King, the Viscount Malden, Lord Henry Loftin,
the Honourable Colonel L aindsay, M.P., Sir John Bur-
goyne, Bart., and the Mis tee Burgoyne; the Honourable
R. Bourke, Lord Adolphe Fitzelarence, the Honourable
Captain Lindsay, Captaii i Moyrick, the Hon. Brown"
low Knox, Sir Henry W. ebb, Bart., Lieutenant. Colonel
Lewis, Mr. Dawson D amer, the Hon. E. Thortnise,
Lord James Murray, LC,rd George Paget, M.P.,
Captain and Mrs. Holder, the lion. Mr. Legge,
Colonel Bcntinek, LAd . E. Churton, Mr. 13ulwert
Mr. Mostyn, Mr. Hub( art de Burgh, Mr. Vernon,
Captain Barry Lee Carte r, Mrs. Gore, Lord. Wynford
and the Hon. Miss Beat t; the lion. Spencer Cow'
vet., Sir George Wombat iii, Bart., Captain the Hon. B.
Cui.sitin, Captain the Ho u. F. Curzon, Lord Frederick
Fitzroy, Sir Hyde Parke r, Bart., Colonel Benauck,
Colonel Hay, Lieut.-Cc rlonel idicklethwilite, Lieut.-
Colonel Hamilton, the Ca )uutess of Cardigan, Lieut.-
Culonal Mitchell, Captain ~Cathcart, Colonel Lord Fre-
deric Paulet, the Bon. 11.. Byng, Mr. Salcmons, Lord
Francis Gordon, Mr. Rey] &c.

SADLER'S WI ELLS THEATRE.
The appearance of Mi: is Sarah Lyons, a young ac-
tress of considerable pr omie, in the character of
Desdemona, is a new let tture at this house. Miss
Lyons is possessed of grf :at personal attractions, and
though she does not seen 1 to be yet free from the
trammels of tuition, ahe 'ives evidence of earnestness
and substantial feeling rarely to be found in one so
young. In the reiterated appeals to Othello in favour
of Michael Cassio her ri canner assumed more than
ordinary artlessness, and the endearing expressions
gained much effect from her youthful and innocent
appearance. Othello is one of Mr. Phelps's best
Shaksperian characters.. lle is eminently an actor of
feeling, and the play of the countenance under the
kfluence of increasing jealousy, is a remarkable
instance of his peculiarity . The honest indignation
and sincere grief of Emil is are admirably embodied
by Miss Glynn.

DEATH OF Ma. THOM AS LAWLEE.—With sincere
regret we announce the cleat h of Mr. Thomas Lawler, who
died suddenly to-day, as he was preparing to start for Dub-
lin, on his way to Liverpool, I rom whence he was about to
take ship for Barbadoes, whet re he was the proprietor of one
of the most extensive establis: Iments in that island. He was
seemingly in the best health up to the last moment of his
existence, and conversed yest erday and this morning with
several of his acquaintances and friends, who were rejoiced
to see him once more in his n ative city. The cause of death
is attributed to effasion of hl )(id on the brain. Mr. Lawler
w:zs nephew to the late Al dermal) Thomas Lyons, and to
Dr. Lyons, and brother-in-la wto Alderman Win. Hackett.
Mr. Lawler was remarkable 1 'or business talents of a high
order, and was greatly belov td by his relatives and friends
for his amiable and kindly disi )osition and his many and ex-
cellent qualities. We sincerely sympathise with his relatives
in the sudden loss of one what n we knew and respected for
many y ears.— Cork Examiner it Monday.
HOP INTELLIGENCE:4 ticking in this immediate
neighbourhood has come to a conclusion. The hops are
said to have come to hand, dut ing the latter part of the pick-
ing, rather shattered and light er iu weight than at the com-
mencement, they having gun off very rapidly. The pro-
bable average of Maid,tone ar d the Farleighs is expected to
realize about 12 cwt. or 13 cwt. per acre. The quality
about Maidstone is in some ca see first-rate, and in all very
superior. —Maidston e Gazette,

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visit to the Earl and Countess of I'ortarlington. Viscountess.
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