The programme of the Italian Opera promises both novelty and
excel- lence. Mr. Lumley has culled celebrities of one kind or another from nearly all the capitals of Europe, in addition to the old favourites whose fame fills the world; and he has not attempted to force upon the subscribers a vocalist of whom they disapproved. The theatre opens on Saturday next, with Emani, a new opera by Verdi, a celebrated composer whose works have not been heard in this country; and the cast includes Moriani and Fornamri, Signor Botelli from Milan, and Madame Rita Borio from Madrid. A new ballet by Perrot, the music by Pugni, La File de to Dryade, will introduce two danseuses, Mesdemoiselles Lucille Grahn and Louise Weiss; a new first dancer, M. Toussaint, from the Paris Aeachtmie; and the thirty-six young danseuses Viennoises. Grisi and Brambilla, Lablache and Mario, appear at Easter: Corelli and F. Lablache are the other male vocalists; and a short engagement has been made with Signor Baroilliet, the new baritone of the Grand Opera at Paris. Persiani's loss will be felt in the female portion of the corps, whatever reinforcement it may possess in Madame Rossi Caccia from Lisbon, Madame Castellan from St. Petersburg, and Mademoiselle Rossetti. Besides Carlotta Grisi and Cerito, the ballet is to be distinguished by the farewell performances of Taglioni.
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