Venue(s):
New-Yorker Stadt-Theater [45-47 Bowery- post-Sept 1864]
Proprietor / Lessee:
Eduard Hamann [prop.-dir.]
Hermann Rosenberg
Manager / Director:
Henry [manager] Grau
Event Type:
Opera
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
30 August 2020
“Stadt Theatre—German Opera.—The performance of the popular opera of ‘The Jewess,’ last evening, at the above theatre, drew a full house. Although the talent is far from being first class it evidently proves the desire of the Teuton population to enjoy its own element, and may serve as a stimulant to productions of a higher rank. One of the great objections is, doubtless the orchestra is evidently determined that the old maxim of ‘music hath charms’ shall not be forgotten for want of endeavors on the part of the musicians. In fact any good effect produced by the performers was drowned by the strenuous efforts of the drum and other instruments. Miss Frederici, as Rachel, gave evidence of talent and good acting, but should modulate her voice, especially in the duos. Elezar, the Jew, was also well rendered by Mr. Franz Himmer, and the chorus corps were well up to their work. From the frequent and prolonged applause of the audience, however, the production may be considered a success.”