The promised performance of Le Nozze di Figaro at Covent
Garden also took place on Thursday. Our attendance at the other house prevented our witnessing it then; but we shall particularly notice its repetition. In the mean time, we quote the critical judgment of the Times—" Though the cast of Figaro may not be cited as perfect, as things go it was one of unusual excellence and attraction; while the almost irreproachable correctness of the chorus and orchestra, matters of the highest importance in Mozart's operas, more than atoned for such slight deficiencies as were manifested in the distribution of the principal characters."
A new Ernalli has appeared at Covent Garden, in the room of Salvi, who (from what cause is not explained) is not performing at present. Signor Bettini proved an able and efficient substitute. His voice is a tenor of excellent quality, and peculiarly fitted for soft and tender expression. His face and figure are good; and his whole performance exhibited intelli- gence, feeling, and knowledge of the stage.
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