Maretzek Italian Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor
Event Information
Venue(s):
Academy of Music
Conductor(s):
Max Maretzek
Price: $1
Event Type:
Opera
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
20 October 2011
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
18 Feb 1865, 1:00 PMProgram Details
Auber’s new version of Fra Diavolo was originally scheduled.
Performers and/or Works Performed
1)
aka Lucy of Lammermoor
Composer(s): Donizetti
Participants: Maretzek Italian Opera Company; Joseph Weinlich; Fernando [bass-baritone] Bellini; Bernardo Massimiliani (role: Edgardo); Jennie R. Van Zandt (role: Lucia)
Citations
5)
“Never, perhaps, since opera matinée became an institution indispensable to the suburban lovers of music, fashion and distinction, was the Academy more crowded than it was yesterday. The obsolete expression of ‘crowded from pit to dome’ was realized in this case. From the parquet and balcony to the ethereal regions of the ‘amphitheatre’ there was one solid mass of lovely faces and unexceptionable morning costumes. The opera was Lucia. Mrs. Van Zandt won greatly on the audience by her faithful singing of the rôle. Her acting, too, exhibited that improvement which familiarity with a new and difficult part always insures to an ambitious artiste. She was flatteringly received throughout the opera. Massimiliani sang well, and acted Edgardo with much spirit.”