ITALIAN OPERA.—The 16th of February is the earliest period fixed
for the opening of her Majesty's Theatre ; but we have reason to suspect that all the artistes for the commencement will not have arrived until after that date. The prima donna will be new to the English public; who, with Frederick Lablaehe and Signor Tate, will debut in Belisorio. We have heard that Pauline Garcia is engaged to supply the throne vacated by Grisi. Persiani, Ruibini, Tambu- rini, Lablache, and. Ivanhoff, no doubt will complete the corps vocal for the brilliant half of the season. Costa is at work on a grand ballet, to be pro- duced in June. Of time Terpsichorean arrangements we are in profound igno- rance. The band, which, in talent and discipline, had never before reached the efficiency of last year, is promised to outstrip all its former efforts by the addi- tion of a few more excellent artistes in the stringed instrument department— thus strengthening the melody and more equally balancing the sounds of the numerous brass instruments used in modern scores.—Musical PIIILTIARMONIC.—We are very glad to hear that a new Symphony by Spohr, and another by Mendelssohn, will be among the novelties brought forth at the Philharmonic Concerts. We hear, too, that an Italian Count, who has created quite a sensation on the Continent, as ',L tenor-singer, will be engaged for two concerts. Mr. Flower, the contra-bassist, has been appointed to succeed the late Mr. Bill ; Mr. Baumann, the bassoon player, and. Messrs. Paty and Ban- nister, violinists, till up vacancies in the orchestra.—Musical World.
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