THE THEATRES.
At Her Majesty's Theatre, Verdi's Nino was performed on Saturday, for the first time this season, and continues to be repeated. It is more strongly cast than last season, and produces a much greater effect. The most im- portant change is the substitution of Coletti for Fornasari in the character of Nino. Coletti, it will be remembered, was engaged, some five or six years ago, in the room of Tamburini. He appeared at the commencement of the season, and was received with great and general approbation; but a certain clique of Tamburini's partisans, composed chiefly of the " worship- ful society " who congregate in the " omnibus-box," chose to resent the manager's non-acceptance of the terms which that performer demanded, and got up a series of indecent disturbances in the theatre, which resulted in Tamburini's compulsory reiingagement,—a result which would not have taken place if the public had shown proper respect for themselves. Since that time Coletti has been constantly rising in Continental reputation ; and his appearance on Saturday showed him to be worthy of his fame. His voice is as fine a baritone as we have ever heard; his style is simple and pure, and his vocalization highly finished. He is, too, an excellent tragedian; and his representation of Nimes, (or more properly Nebuchadnezzar,) one of the most tragic characters on the musical stage, was affecting and impressive.' Bouche, with his imposing aspect and sonorous bass, gave much effect to the part of the High Priest; and Mademoiselle Fagiani was at least equal to Corbari in the second female part, Fenena. The Amazon Abigaele was personated, as last year, by Sanchioli; but she has made great improve- ment in the part, both as an actress and a singer. The choruses, the mas- sive simplicity of which is the greatest musical feature of the opera, were admirably sung.
Next week, Signor Fraschini, the new tenor, makes his debut; and Madame Castellan returns. Fraschinfs arrival implies the performance of the Lucia and other operas with great tenor parts.
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