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

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

OPENING OF THE GRAND NATIONAL
CONCERTS.
The first of the series of these concerts took pig°
last evening at her Majesty's Theatre, and whether or
not the committee may succeed in what they state, tr°
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be their aim, viz., "to present an intellectual er°6l
tainment of the highest order, embracing the grain
works of the greatest masters, illustrated by the w°s,,
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 belt;
the opening of the doors every avenue leading to '1;8
theatre was crowded, and after a desperate strugg 0
we succeeded in gaining admittance to what Icid
suppose we must denominate (but mere1.Y,.,71,
a facon de-parler) the protnewede, but "i'',„'"
was really the cram, in which locomotion Was
possible, and in which no seats were provided, 5,138
here we stood for three mortal hours listening te ` 8
music, except when the sounds of the music 1./tett
drowned by the " sweet voices" of the somewo!iii
noisy congregation amongst whom it was 01'20
fortune to be located. The interior of the house f
been entirely redecorated; the rich banging! B°B
Bouton d'or coloured satin, which imparted sue°, "88
unique and aristocratic appearance to the theatre, 0..8
been removed, and have been replaced by !els
light hangings in imitation of lace. The pit la
boarded over on a level with the stage', /a
the centre of which is the orchestra, raised $.,,,
Jullien. The stage itself is fitted up in that tent
,110
form which seems to be the usual legitimate 5,t6e-ii,
decoration for theatres devoted to Promenade L',°,lo
certs, and the refreshment tables are arranged “e'fi'so
back of the stage, behind the orchestra. The W7O
was so crowded that shortly after the commenoaliod
of the performances it was found necessary to
any further admissions into the theatre. The folloeto
ing was the programme of the evening's pet
formances

PART. I.
Grand Introductory Overture, MS.

Ba'fe.

Chant Maratime, "Ma Barque,"
.M. Jules PlO t'
Lefort ... A. Qui

Concerto in E. flat, grand pianoforte, M. ei,
Charles Halle Be ethor
Cavaiina, "Ab ! quel giorno," Mdlle. Aegri Rossini'
New Quadrille, " Train de Plaisir" 13osiiio.
" Why do I weep fur thee?" Miss
Messent Wallach'
Valve, " Esmeralda " Bosisio•
Fantasia, violin, M. Sainton Saintor'
Overture, " William Tell" BofsiPi*
The National Anthem.
PART IL
Grand selection from Donizetti's opera, La
Figlia del Reggimento, with solos for
violin, bassoon, and cornet-a-pistons,
performed by llerr Molique, MM. Bau-
mann and Arban ••• ••• ••• L.
L Negri.
Du,t, " Crudel percll," Miss Messent and
M. Henri Drayton ... MO.°.
Fantasia on airs from Lucia di Lammer- •

moor, grand pianoforte, M. Charles
Halle ... Liszt. beep
Aria, "No! no! no!" Mdlle. Angri . . Meyer
Polka, " The Arban," cornet-a piston obli-
g,to, M. Arbon
Ai' "nu'. - !" -

Ana, 2itr, puff ;' M. Henri Draytan WY'
Solo, flute, Mr. Richardson, " Rule,
Britannia" ..„ Drotiello,,
Galop, " Immergrun" „, Labits ist,
The programme does not certainly look like Ore
tempt to carry out the " aims" announced in the P the
pectus, as it differs in no material feature free7„oo•
musical pabulum usually provided at promenade goes
certs ; we must, however, make due allevisid
for the difficulties of a first night,
wait until the directors shall have 013 itr
the whole of their company about thetot °eel
eluding their German chorus, from which we elpf.
great things. Shortly after eight o'clock Mr'indali
took his place in the orchestra, and was
cheered. The introductory overture is a ,r
" taking " composition, and was much 104
plauded ; it was beautifully instrumenteel
is one of those very pleasing conarsi 11s.
that cannot fail to become extensively popular,:oi
be
Jules Lefort sang his song in a pleasing style, hot'
appeared to us somewhat deficient in power;bll
however, be recollected that we were most unfootl7ooo
situated for hearing him ; his voice is a high bsrl iht
The Beethoven concerto was the gem (11 oil
evening, and, as performed by M. Charles ;a8
the the very beau ideal of classical piano-forte ray
the audience seemed to feel the exceeding bestitifell
this exquisite composition, and were, compartio,
speaking, quiet during its performance. :„otes
rnoiselle Angri was in excellent voice, and of "_r
secured an encore of "Ah ! quel giorno ;" P
her ;O.
tion was most enthusiastic. Miss Messeatig.
Wallace's beautiful air with much sweetness, Si
Sainton's fantasia was the perfection of classical :004
playing. The quadrille and the waltz, COO% of
by M. Bosisio, were each excellent speciele,Poei
quadrille and waltz music, and as ususal con" The
solo parts for all the principal instrumentalists' per
overture to Guillaume Tell was magnificently 1;01
formed and gave rise to a disputed encore, 11..n0i0
greatly marred the pleasure of those who Ws "'heitti
but hate rows ; the question of the encore '4
settled, the National Anthem was sung, the 501° PTO
being taken by Madlle. Angri and Miss Mess!e„,.hpillg
audience in the exuberance of their loyalty r 9
in the chorus with more vigour then discretion:ri
performance of Negri's selection from the ttell#
with which the second part opened, attracted the eke
tion of the "roysterers," who seemed particularly Pd Ire
with the solo parts, and who subsided into goo to
haviour sufficiently to enable the lovers of tel36tosi!,
,
enjoy the brilliant rendering of Listz's 1e"„o1,
by M. Charles Halle. The "No ! no ,:or
from the Huguenots, was given by Madlle. •"4.00°
in a magnificent manner; although the air Ws°;,,g
posed for Alboni, Madlle. Angri succeeds in gif-fe
it an original expression of her own which is
striking. It was loudly encored. The Arban Polkataid
a cornet-a-piston obligato, was performed with f.".bf
spirit by M. Arban, and the rendering of" Pe-pt IP;
M. Henri Drayton, was good, though ale a(
deficient in energy. Richardson, as u,'ilitff
lighted the audience by the marvellous et.
sweetness, and flexibility of his flute, tti.
formance, and the galop ,4 played out
audience in the usual approved and lively stile,"%peg!
orchestra is of first-rate excellence, and we 'Wit,
great things at these concerts for the future. opti)
the resources at their command, it is shun" bst°
evident ttat the committee of managenn lot/
ample means of redeeming every pledge the"
given.
wets
Amongst the fashionable company present ,-„por
the Marquis of Clacricarde, the Earl of '1;00
charles and party, the Earl of Belfast end
Lord and Lady Templemore, Captain and
line King, the Viscount Maldon, Lord Henry ntar
the Honourable Colonel Lindsay M.P , Sir John „DO
goyne, Bart., and the Misses Burgoyne.'. the llon°11;01#
it Bourke, Lord Adolphus Fitzelarence the 1100°,.
Captain Lindsay, Captain Meyrick, the Hon. ,13-°lO,
low Knox, Sir Henry Webb, Bart., Lieutenant 'lOO
Lewis, Mr. Dawstn Darner, th Hon. E. r°r•Alf4
Lcrd James Murray, Lord George Paget, T,
Captain and Mrs. Holder, the lion. Mr. tfe''
Colonel Buntinck, Lord E. Churton, Mr. ,rv-1001
Mr. Mostyu, Mr. Hubert de Burgh, Mr.
.„%e0- for,
Captain Harry Lee Carter, Mrs. Gore, Lord "JO:
and the Hon. Miss Best; the lion. spencerf, P,
er, Sir George Wombwell, Bart., Captain the L-1•,-0;ici!
Curzon, Captain the Hon. F. Curzon, Lord Fre„"t'ocm
Fitzroy, Sir Hyde Parker, Ban , Colonel Lts„,",1011
Colonel Hay, Lieut.-Colonel M. icklethwaite,
Colonel Hamilton, the Countess of Cardigan, ''',l.lfea
Colonel Mitchell, Captain Cathcart, Colonel Lord
deric Paulet, the lion. H. Byng, Mr. Salonloo6
Francis Gordon, Mr. Re) nolds, &c.

SADLER'S WELLS THEATI°;org
The appearance of Miss Sarah Lyons, a ra11135,?,
tress of considerable promise, in the chartic#"";
Desdemona, is a new feature at this house. or
Lyons is possessed of great personal attractions' sbo
though she does not seem to be yet free follitieo
trammels of tuition,ahe gives evidence of earnesni
and substantial feeling rarely to be found in troOf
young. In the reiterated appeals to Othello in "
of Michael Cassio her manner assumed Wore 401
ordinary artlessness, and the endearing expreoie'
gained much effect from her youthful and 10 best
appearance. Othello is one of Mr. Phelps%t
Shaksperian characters. He is eminently an
feeling, and the play of the countenance unde01)18
influence of increasing jealousy, is a remark 00,
instance of his peculiarity. The honest indign:dieo
and sincere grief of Emilia are admirably elob
by Miss Glynn.

CO!'
DEATH OF M. THOMAS LAWLEIL—IVIA.irOP,!
regret we announce the death of Mr. Thomas Lawie"pou,
died suddenly to-day, as he was preparing to start fe,,ttit t:
lin, on his way to Liverpool, from whence he was av:,/ OA'
take ship for Barbadoes, where he was the proprietor:a'', it%
of the most extensive establishments in that island. —oft):
seemingly in the best health up to the last moment, orin'A
existence, and conversed yesterday and this moreinit !ice'
several of his acquaintances and friends, who were rfejcleStlit
to see him once more in his native city. The cause er.iole
is attributed to effusion of blood on the brain. Mr. .'"0-,1 to
was nephew to the late Alderman Thomas Lyons, 3,l;ett
Dr. Lyons, and brother-in-law to Alderman Wm. -'llll-Digli"
Mr. Lawler was remarkable fur business talents ifirjeav
order, and was greatly beloved by his relatives 500 „JO:
for his amiable and kindly disposition and his many Ve.;
cellent qualities. We sincerely sympathise with his re:etid fub
in the sudden loss of one whom we knew and resPee`
many years.— Cork Examiner of Monday. 10
Hop INTELLIGENCE.—Picking in this itn--eO4
neighbourhood has come to a conclusion. The 13°P, -icr
said to have come to hand, during the latter part ofthe "cote'
ing, rather shattered and lighter in weight than at the pr:
mencement, they having gone off very rapidly. al,
bable average of Maidstone and the Farleighs is exPr,eoliti
realize about 12 cwt. or 13 cwt. per acre. The
all
about Maidstone is in some cases first-rate, and in to
superior.—Miridstone Gazette.
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Viscount Seaham bas gone to Milton Abbey, 000
visit to the Earl and Countess of Portarlington. Old
Seaham, with her infant daughter, is progresinDS m".
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