Maretzek Italian Opera: Robert le Diable
Event Information
Venue(s):
Academy of Music
Manager / Director:
Max Maretzek
Conductor(s):
Max Maretzek
Ballet Director / Choreographer:
Mr. Ronzani
Event Type:
Opera
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
29 August 2018
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
04 Apr 1864, EveningPerformers and/or Works Performed
1)
aka Robert the devil;
Robert der Teufel
Composer(s): Meyerbeer
Participants: Maretzek Italian Opera Company; Corps de ballet, unidentified; Giuseppina Medori (role: Alice); Joseph Hermanns (role: Bertram); Lisa Harris (role: Isabella); Mlle. Ernestine (role: Helene); Guglielmo Lotti (role: Raimbaut); Pasquale Brignoli (role: Robert)
Citations
6)
“We expect the formerly criticized shortcomings of this opera to be mostly corrected, and even if they are not, it is worth attending just for the performance of Mr. Hermanns as ‘Bertram’.”
7)
“The second representation of ‘Roberto’ at the Academy last evening, attracted a good audience, which listened attentively to the master-piece of the great Berlin composer. The leading parts were well sustained by the accomplished artists of this company, now so well known and appreciated by the public. The applause was enthusiastic and given with judgment and each performer was fairly dealt with in this respect.”
8)
“‘Robert le Diable’ was given last night to a very good house considering the attractions of the Sanitary Fair, which probably had more effect on the audience here than at any other house. The performance was excellent, and passed off to the entire satisfaction of the house.”
9)
Brief mention, with no exact date given. “The Italian Opera (Maretzek’s) keeps on in its usual course—Faust and Ione, relieved occasionally by some of the old stock pieces. Robert le Diable has been given several times of late, with Medori as Alice, Miss Harris as the Princess, Brignoli as Robert, and Herr Hermanns as Bertram.