Grand English Opera Combination: Le nozze di Figaro
Event Information
Venue(s):
Niblo's Garden
Proprietor / Lessee:
Henry C. Jarrett
Henry Palmer
Manager / Director:
Caroline Richings
Clarence D. Hess
Conductor(s):
S. Behrens
Price: $1.50; $1 dress circle; $.50 family circle
Event Type:
Opera
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
21 June 2023
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
26 Oct 1870, EveningPerformers and/or Works Performed
Citations
“In the ‘Marriage of Figaro,’ last night, Mrs. Richings-Bernard, Mrs. Seguin and Miss Hersee gave much satisfaction in the various songs allotted to their respective parts. The audience was numerous and apparently satisfied with the performance, though the quaint, graceful music is not of a character to evoke enthusiasm.”
“‘The Marriage of Figaro’ on Wednesday was better than either of the two previous performances. Mrs. Bernard threw into the part of Susanna more vivacity than she usually displays, and sang the music, as she does all music, with due reverence for the text. Miss Hersee was a fascinating little Countess, and Mrs. Seguin’s Cherubino long ago became famous for all the graces both of action and of song. Campbell, Laurence, and Mr. Seguin are so well known to us in the leading male parts that only a word of general commendation is needed for them. The chorus was still imperfect, but not offensively bad, as it was in ‘The Huguenots.’”