Speranza
Mme. Trebelli, who made her first appearance in this city on this occasion, is
unquestionably an artist.
Her Carmen, it is true, has but little of the
diablerie of Hauk or the sensuousness of Belocca.
Dramatically, however, it is a
notable conception, and while the initial scenes last night were measurably
disappointeing, the tragic intensity of the concluding portions was a distinct
revelation.
Signor Italo Campanini, who made his entree here on this occasion, was
surprisingly listliss and unconcerned in the first and second acts, but in the
last two, when seemingly aroused by the cordial reception accorded the ideal
Toreador, Signor Del Puente, he put forth his best efforts and never before has
he shown so much of dramatic fire nor voiced his music with more of virile
expression.
Artistically the honors of the performance fell to the lot of Mme.
Valleria, whose Michaela was indeed the perfection of vocalism and acting.
The
minor characters call for but slight comment, while the absence of discipline
among the chorus was painfully evident.
The orchestra, under the direction of
Signor Cleofante Campanini, performed its work with precision, but the staging
of the opera was no better than the representations which this public has
endured with more or less of resignation for a score of years.
Monday, April 8, 2013
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