Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-08-24

.eaSoN W hOfpty WNhth hnu bNaNt
men" In full evening dress. which gave
tone 10 the general effect, and the beau
tiful toilets and flowers worn by the
ladies converted 1t into q fairy bower
Although there was an absence OF parI
Of the decorations and scenery IL was
scarcely noticed, as all present seemed
satisfied that they al last had a suitable
place 10 receive travelling attractions
and We'd to do honor 10 the song birds OF
the Lambsrdi company. The glorious
voices that are numbered In this com.
psny, should command not only the at.
tenti0n, but the enthusiasm OF all who
have any pretentions to care for the dl.
vine gift OF song The pred ominant
charm OF their work last evening was
their absolute sincerity, they love to sing
and we love TO listen TO them, la the
first two acts, the audience cold at first,
gradually warmed up to the sppfecia.
IfOn OF tieir musical gifts. aud at the
end OF the second act, were ~ unit Ia
their yociferous applause, and shouts OF
| bravo" IL was noble music, because
OF the complete abandonment OF the
singers 10 their art, no matter II the
scenery was short or did not lit, no mat. &.
| ter IL there was nothing hut candles In
matter II stars, IA we'll ~ chorus had
worked all day to drape curtains, and
bnild imprOmptu couches, music racks
pTocenium drapery etc, IL was all forgot.
ten, they were singing again the immor-
tai numbers OF the great Maestro Verdi,
The intense enthusiasm OF the artists IL
naturally contagious, indeed, frequently
IL IL irresistible, but on the calmest
consideration, the Lambardi company
boasts a galaxy of voices that no similar
organization has ever equsled In this
city. These musical children OF Italy
sing for the very love of singing; they
open their mouths and the musical yowels
come with n fullness and roundness that
makes the heart glad aud the ear rejoice.
The bill selected last evening was
ferdi's most popular work, I'll frova.
tore and the people ilocked TO hear the
tnneful airs that most OF them have
known since children, and the beauty OF
the vagsries OF the barrel organ and the
frantic efforts OF the amateur tenor may
mutilate but cannot destroy. Ii is a
hard opera 10 sing, but being 70 familiar
to music lessons, II sung well, immedi
ately establishes the singers In the
hearts Of the audience. gLorlna Rossi
IN especially lifted for the role ut LeOnOra
In the famous prison scene her power
was compelling The mad anguish OF
the voice that dashed itself against the
prison walls in the pauses OF the "Mis-
erere" contracted superbly with the calm
strength and sweetness OF BadaraccO's
voice within. In mira di acerbe" her
work was equally strong, and the num-
bers la the garden scene were del ghtful-
ly sung. The greatest concerted mum
Der in the opera II the trio "Di geloso
amor sprezzat0," at the close OF the first
act. In Itself II IL most dramatic
hnale, and sung as II was by BadaraccO,
bugamell and llgnomia R0ssi its effect
WAS electric aud secured double encore.
the part OF Azncena was presented by
no less charming singer In the person OF
Slgnorina Blanca barduca. Her act
ing, IN her part was good in its dra-
matte intensity, she IL u convincing
actress and sweet singer. She IL ar
tistic and highly trained In lOrid work,
and controls her powers with infinite
skill. Signorina Msrchetti gave an ex.
cellent Interpretation OF the small part
of "IntZ."
The Lambardi people are especially
strong in mems voices. SignOr Juan
BsdsI acco gave divine impersOnstioD
OF the tenor rOld. IL is wealth indeed TO
have his voice In this part. and, as he
was In especially due form, the tones
ringing bell-like IN their purely. From
the 1rst fascinating bit OF melody be.
hind the scenes that introduces Maurice,
to the last impassi0ned scene la the pris-
on, BadaraccO Vas ut his best, and that
test IN something for which to be thank.
ful. The celebrated aria "Di guella
nina, at the close OF tho third, showed
the wonderful range and power OF his
voice. and pronounced him divine ar.
tist. The baritone role, as sung by SIG
nor Pedro BugamellO, this is most DIFF
tcult role, especially trying and brings
out all the reserved forces OF the singer
Although not possessing "A robsut voice,
SignOr BugAmeiiO's tones are luscious,
mellow and full OF warmth, which makes
his singing OF the Verdi melodies resOund
with richness and color. opening up un-
suspected depths OF feeling. The great
baritone aria In the second act, al bOlem
del sn0," seemed especially written 10
bring out the velyety depth OF tone,
which Is the chief charm OF this artists
voice. The short roles OF Fernando and
Ruiz were excellently rendered 10y Sgnor
Carlos Nizardelli aud SignOr Ratsggi.
The chorus IL efficient and we'll trained,
containing well seasoned voices, who
are sure OF Their tones. The orchestra is
excellent aud the scenery Ia keeping
with the score. All in all, IL was a
splendid performance ana one long to be
remembered by those present.
RlGOLETTO To NIGHT.
Tonight the farewell bill will be
lerdi's great tragic opera "RigOlettO"
founded upon the tragedy OF "The Fools
Revenge" and there will bs no uncer.
tainty about the excelency OF the pro-
ductton. The scene is laid in and about
hantOra during the sixteenth century
aUd is considered 10 be second only In
words and score to Ii TrOyatOre, In fact
many prefer its aTias TO those OF the lat.
ter opera. There IL a strength and
vitality in II that pronounces ii a master.
piece, The east will introduce sex.
tette OF voices new 10 this city who did
not appear Last evening, thus showing
tha lyric wealth OF this company. The
famous tenor SignOr Domingo Russo
the fayorite OF the city OF Mexico, will be
heard M the Duke OF MantOra, SignOr
Pedro Bngamello. by request, will sing
his best character role OF 'RigOlettO"
the Jester. The exacting role OF SpOra-
fncile Is In the competent hands OF Sig
nor Luis Bergami who Is wonderfully
clever In this role. Signor Nizzardslli
appearing rs Count MOnterCne. The
prima donna lyric soprano SignOrinR
Amelia Lostegni will make her first ap-
pearsnce In this city a. Gilda, the testers
daughter, a role in which she took San
Francisco by storm Sgnorima Krnes-
tina UbertO one OF the most clever ar
lists of this company, appearing "A Mag
dalen8, SlgnOrima Msrchetti az Countess
OF Ceprano. II il a great opera presented
by great cast,
Everybody should 90 TO night and show
their appreciation OF this excellent com