The Sun.
London, England, 1850-06-05 00:00:00

FINE ARTS.

We were much struck with the novelty of style of
Mr. John E. Jones's model in the Royal Academy of
a group of children, likenesses of the sons of Thomas
Brassey, Esq., intermixed with animals. We have
long imagined that a combination of this sort in
sculpture would be most successful if properly
managed; and we can, in Justice to Mr. Jones, say
that this
.first attempt has been eminently so, and
that he bids fair to accomplish in sculpture what
Landseer has so, admirably carried out in painting.
We hope to see this work in marble, which would
enable the artist to finish in detail what he has so
cleverly designed in his model.

The Rev. Harrison Taylor, M.A., vicar of Martin
in Cleveland, has been appointed a surrogate of the diocese of
York.

HERB WILHELM 'CUBE'S CONCERT.—The annual
morning concert given by Herr Kuhe was held yesterday
morning at the Hanover-square Rooms. The programme
was strong, especially in instrumental performers. Herr
Kuhe himself played some brilliant pieces on the pianoforte,
and Piatti gave a solo on the violoncello in his perfect style.
The andante and finale from Mendelssohn's trio in D minor
was very finely played by Piatti, Molique, and Kuhe. There
was also a solo on the harp by Mr. Ap Thomas. The vocal
portions of the concert were aso good. Miss Catherine
Hayes was prevented by illness from fulfilling her engage-
ment, but her place was taken by Bidlle. Charton, who sang
the " Voi the sapete," a grand air from Auber's Diatnans de
is Conronne, and "Home, sweet home." The other vocalists
were Miss Bassano, Mdlle. Schloss, Mdle. Graumann, Mdlle.
de Rupplin, Madame Nottes, Mr. Sims Reaves, Herr Mayer-
hofer (a new basso, who is rapidly advancing in favour), Herr
Stigelli, and Signor Ciabetta.

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WEDNESDAY EVENING-, JUNE 5, 1850.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

The Lucia de Lammermoor was performed here
last evening, and performed in a style of perfection
unequalled since the days of Jenny Lind. Miss
Catherine Hayes had been advertised to appear as
Lucia, but on entering the theatre we found the fol-
lowing announcement posted on the doors :
"Her Majesty's Theatre, Tuesday, June 4.
" The indulgence of the nobility, subscribers, and the

public is respectfully entreated in favour of Madame
Frezznlini, who, in consequence of the sudden illness of
Miss Catherine Hayes, has most obligingly, to prevent
disappointment, undertaken at the shortest notice, to
appear as Lucia in Donizetti's opera, Lucia de Lammcr•
moor."

There was no necessity for the extension of the
indulgence so entreated, for, with the exception
of Jenny Lind, never has the character
of Lucia, been nearly so well sustained
as it was last night by Madame Frezzolini.
She had not played the part for years, and had not
had even the benefit of a rehearsal, yet she achieved
not only a complete success but a brilliant triumph.
Her impersonation of the character is quite original,
intensely impassioned, highly impressive, and yet
most simple and most natural. She was indeed the
simple-minded, trusting, affectionate girl, wbo has by
the pressure of a sorrow too heavy for her
o'erburdened brain, been driven into madness.
Her cavatin a in the first act was the
very perfection of florid vocalization, and the duet
with Edgard° was exquisitely rendered by Madame
Frezzolini and Sims Reeves. The contract scene in

the second act was a sublime piece of acting, and in
the magnificent quartett "Che mi frena," her high notes
told with immense effect. It elicited a rapturous
encore. The mad scene in the third act was ren-
dered with immense power and intensity, find
altogether Madame Frezzolini achieved a triumph,
such as has been seldom achieved under any
circumstances. She was called on frequently
during the course of the performance. Sims Reeves
acted Edgardo with his usual power and intensity,
and Belletti sang the music of Ashton very carefully.
Between the acts there was a divertissement, in
which Marie Taglioni and Amelia Ferraris ap-
peared. The performance of Ferraris was unequalled
for grace and elegance, and bouquets ei foison were
showered on her from all parts of the House.
The rehearsals of the new opera, La Tempesta, have
been proceeding for some time past, and La Tempesta
is allowed, on all hands, to be one of the most beau-
tiful operas ever produced. There is to be a grand
dress rehearsal this evening, and tomorrow night the
chef d'oeuvre of Halevy will be represented for the
first time in public.
ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA,

The second act of Anato, and the entire opera of
11 Barbiere di Siviglia, were performed here last
evening, with Ronconi as Anato and as the Barber.
Of his performance of Anato we have very recently
spoken. His Figaro is universally acknowledged to
be the best on the stage, and never did he sing or act
better than last evening. He was overflowing with
fun and mischief, and his impudence was at
times really sublime. He kept the audience in
a constant roar the whole time he was on the stage.
Mario was Count Almaviva, and sang the music with
exquisite taste, the novelty and beauty of his fioriture
was beyond all praise ; his acting in the drunken
scene was full of humour and spirit. Madame
Castellan was a graceful and interesting Rosins, she
gave the " Una Voce" with great animation. Tag-
liafico was the Basilio and restored the fine aria

"La Colennia" to its proper place in the opera.
Polonini was a careful and painstaking Bartelo, and
Madlle. Cotti as Bertha sang the little roman:a
which was awarded to her so excellently that we
wished the composer had awarded her more to do.
All the principal characters were called before the
curtain at the conclusion. The audience seemed
thoroughly to appreciate the performance, and to
enter into the fun of Ronconi'a jokes and byplay
with all the light-heartedness of Neapolitans.