Maretzek Italian Opera: Faust
Event Information
Venue(s):
Academy of Music
Manager / Director:
Max Maretzek
Conductor(s):
Carl Bergmann
Event Type:
Opera
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
19 February 2019
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
18 Nov 1864, 8:00 PMProgram Details
Increased chorus, orchestra, and military band.
Performers and/or Works Performed
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Composer(s): Gounod
Participants: Maretzek Italian Opera Company; Wilhelm [baritone] Müller; Mlle. [dancer] Auriol; Elena Zapucci; Guglielmo Lotti; Augustino Susini; Catarina Morensi (role: Siebel); Clara Louise Kellogg (role: Margherita); Fernando [bass-baritone] Bellini; Mlle. Ernestine
Citations
7)
“With its new and splendid Costumes, New Scenery and Appointments. Increased Chorus, Orchestra, and Military Band.”
10)
“Faust, although no longer a novelty, is still a favorite, as the very crowded house last the Academy last night gives competent evidence. The weather was not favorable, yet there was present one of the largest audiences of the season. The inducement to venture out of doors was by no means inviting, but the house, nevertheless, showed no diminution in the number of its occupants.”
11)
Brief review. “’Faust’ was given here last evening to the usual attendance, namely, a house packed to its fullest capacity. The cast was the same as heretofore, with the exception of the part of Siebel, which was played by Mlle. Morensi.”
12)
The performance was completely sold out. Morensi, with her splendid voice, gave a convincing performance as Siebel, though she’s not completely secure in the role yet.
13)
“Friday, the performance of Faust went off without a hitch. We have nothing to add or subtract from what we’ve said previously about Mme. Kellogg, who always sings with equal amounts of accuracy and coldness. Mlle. Morensi was charming in the secondary role of Siebel.”