The Chicago Opera Festival

At the Chicago opera festival, commencing April 6, Col. Mapleson's company will join foroee with a home chorus, and present fourteen performances of Itnlian opera. The exposition building is beirg altered into a vast opera-hall, to accommodate some 6,000 persons, and the festival association promises splendid performances at popular prices (81.00, $2.00, $2.50.) This company haB the advantage of having among ita solo singers the greatest prima-donna of ber time, Mme. Adelina Patti. It is announced that she will sing six times; and it is understood th;it she makes her flret appearanoe in Lonenirrin at this festiviil . Miss Nevada will make her debut in opera in Chicago during thees performances. The criticisms tliat have been made upon this singer's efforts in other cities all agreein stal ing that she possesses a pure and beautiful soprano voice, which has been oultivated to a great degree. Mme. Fursch-Madi, the dramatio prima-donna, Mme. Scalchi, Signora Gianninui and De Ann, the new tenor and baritone, will be some of the strongest features. The repertoire includes Lohengrin, Wagner; Huguenots, and L'Africaine, Meyerbeer; Faust and Mirella, Gonnod; Der Freisohutz, Weber; Martha, Flotow; Aida, II Trovatore, and Traviata, Verdi; Semiratnide, Rossini; and I Pnntani, Bellini. The Cliicago chorus of 300 voices, under Mr. Pniti's direclion, are learning tle leading choruses of these operas, and will appear with Col. Mapleson's singers. Season tickets (good for 14 performances.") 112.00, $24.00, $30.00. Auction sale commences March 11, at Herehey MusicHüll. Exournions: To accommodate many living at a distance who wish to avail themselves of this remarkable opportnnity, arran cemente have been niiule with the yanuus railroad companies for excursión ratea.