Venue(s):
German Opera House
Manager / Director:
Carl Anschütz
Conductor(s):
Carl Anschütz
Price: $.50; .75 reserved; .25 family circle
Event Type:
Opera
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
5 August 2013
" The Nozze di Figaro, which the Germans consider one of Mozart's masterpieces, was produced last night by Anschutz for the benefit of Madame Rotter, who was greeted by a large and friendly audience. The two prima donne of the company sang very well indeed, and were encored in the duet of the third act. The audience seemed heartily pleased with the entire work, although to ears accustomed to the rich tenors and basses of the Academy of Music there was a deficiency in the male voices."
“Since the close of Manager Grau’s short but prosperous operatic season, we have had to fall back upon the German Opera as a source of musical enjoyment, and a very efficient reserve has it proved. Mozart's 'Nozze di figaro' has been the event of the past week; its performance having been for the benefit of Madame Rotter. The house was full. Madame Johannsen as the Countess, and the beneficiare as Susanna, were, as they ever are, most efficient in their roles. We must say, however, that some of the others were feeble, inducing a belief that insufficient rehearsal had been made. The music of the ‘Nozze’ is light, sparkling, but nevertheless requires care, and, above all that, every part should be well filled. A great variety of operas please and attract undoubtedly but they should be well rehearsed, and all the roles be perfectly rendered for the enjoyment to be complete. We are grieved to hear of the illness of Manager Anschutz. His indisposition will prevent any performances at the German Opera before Thursday evening next.”