The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-16
SWEET SINGER
IN THE ROLE
OF VIOLFTTA
Nine. NOreIIi Proves Herself to
Be VeritabIe Swedish Night
ingale in Exacting Task
La Traviata Performance Fully
Testifies to Promise Shown
by Company in Aida
CAST OF CHARACTERS
in Verdi's opera.
"TraViafa"

It was q Swedish nightingale who
made the second night Of the Inter
national opera season as memorable
as the first. She must have been born
with z pretty name that Grieg might
have put in a song. one that surely
echoed across some picturesque ford
but some time. perhaps when her
operate career began. it became
Norelli
When she appeared last evening as
Nioletta in La Traviata~ he blond
face of the north did not Mt the name.
Later, at the end Of the first act,
when floral Tyre. all beautifully be-
ribboned. was passed over the foot
lights. the legend it bore showed that
the Swedish people stin claimed her
for their very own. The compliment
was from the Swedish singing society.
CHARMING VIOLETTA
Madame Noreni has added to the
musical annals Of san Francisco a
Nioietta that viii always be remem-
bered. Her voice. sweet and abso-
lutely obedient TO her intelligent will.
encompassed the heights and depths Of
the roll with absolute ease: she has
temperament enough and TO spare. and
the most exacting critic OF sunny Italy
could md no fault on that score Al
though above the average height. she
Il essentially graceful and slwass an
actress. In short, she was a real sur
prise. Her voice unfolded in color
beauty as the plot progressed. The
joyous trillng that told Of the leeting
tone was in striking contrast TO the
sorrow OF enforced parting. and finally
10 the ira gedy OF hopeless sickness and
death.
ABUNDANTLY GIFTED
II is not often that 2 cororatura
voice can express every ubtle emotion
but this gift belongs TO Madame
Norelh. One bereft OF sight could fol-
low the story OF the tragedy. her voice
is so meaningful, her singing so artis-
tic. The scene between Violetta and
Alfreda's father was particularly fine.
ZARA'S PINE WORK
AS gratifying as Nine. Norelu was
in many particulars she had to share
first honors with cara, who sang the
role Of the father. His resonant
melodious voice is always under rtistic
LOMLLOA ana lis EAGEllElll DFILOFI nee
or last night holds much promise for
the remainder OF the season He will
be heard next as Alto in ''Csvalleria
Rusticana" and as Silvio in .TPa-
giiaccL"
Amadi. who gave Nine. Noreli ade-
Quate support as Alfredo. suggests
Russo. somewhat polished and a little
depressed. From a San Franciscan that
Is an unqualified compliment Amadi
ought TO sing a good Rudolfo in Ia
Boheme" which is one OF the good
things in store.
Dependable Aterf was heard again
last night, singing DR.. Grinvil and Gu
liano. whose voice indicates the ability
70 do better things than he has yet
been given. appeared last evening as
CASTOR.
Merola, who conducted again. was
some what too lavish with the brasses
but his very much alive methods are
helpful TO the singers. He certainly
makes the orchestra no mean part OF
the ensemble.
FEDORA TO BE GIVEN TONIGHT
Fedora" to be given for the first
time this evening. viii be an event OF
the season other companies have
promised the production and failed
Nine. Therry viii sing the title role
and. with a few exceptions, the cast
will present a third set OF new singers
The second week will bring genuine
music feast, the following announce
ment telling all about il: Monday
Lucia" Tuesday, II Trovatore"
wednesday matinee, Lucia; Wednes-
day evening, Carmen; Thursday, Ca
valera Rusticana" and FPagliacci'
Friday. Fedora; Saturday matinee
Lucia; Sunday, Carmen" A. S. P.