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THEATRE ROYAL, DUBLIN 1 . 79
as it had often been played as an " Occasional," or
between the acts, also at the Society's
Concerts. The
music of the Opera is full of merit, good sterling stuff, in
the composer's best vein, but not calculated to make a
lasting impression on the public.
The cast was as follows : Conte Alberto (Father of
Agnese), Signer De Begnis ; Agnese (his daughter),
Signora Albertini (her first appearance) ; Ernesto (Lover
of Agnese), Signor Curioni ; Don Pasquaie (Governor of
the Hospital for Lunatici), Signor Giubilei ; Don
Givolamo (Chief Physician), Signor Sapio ; Vergina,
Mdlle. Waters; Keeper of the Hospital, Signor de Boccini.
Agnese met with a succes d'estime, and was not repeated.
On Saturday, September 24th, 1834, Signor De Begnis
commenced the season with his Italian troupe, with
Signora Kintherland as prima-donna the other artistes
nearly as before. Maestro al Piano, Signor Aldobrande ;
Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. Geo. Stansbury. The lastnamed
gentleman had succeeded Mr. William Penson as
leader and director of music. He was a most versatile
musician, a good vocalist, excellent pianist, fair violinist,
and frequently ascended from the orchestra to the stage,
fulfilling a part in Opera with great effect. On such
occasions he entrusted the baton to the care of Mr.
Levey, whom, at the termination of his engagement,
Mr. Calcraft placed in the position of leader.
As a matter of course De Begnis commenced with the
eternal " Barbiere." Kintherland, Rosina ; Destri, Fiori-
ello rest as before. The bills announced
"
: A Complete
Italian Chorus are engaged for the occasion." At the end