Article on Bateman’s concert ensemble

Split in three parts now, apart from the fact that Ferranti and Hatton have returned to England. Parepa, the gentlemen Mills and Rosa are with Harrison, the baritone Fortuna is a member of the new Mora opera ensemble, and Brignoli is planning a concert tour on his own in the near future. Bateman’s ensemble fell apart because of the tensions arising due to his strong temper and the unproductive choices he made regarding performances. However; his intentions for the Sunday concerts were good ones. Harrison on the other hand has proven to be a skillful impresario. He has been more successful with his three performers and Thomas’ orchestra than Bateman with an ensemble twice the size. It is said that Bateman’s hiring of the English singer Mrs. Lemmens-Sherington is to compete with Parepa. The audience will only benefit from this competition. (…)