The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-03

in appearance as he was aristocratic in bearing and sang his best. Queena Marie was as radiant as she was lovely in the role of the young coun- tess tCountess GID, who attempted to conceal her addiction to cigarettes
 Both Mir. Scotti and Miss Mario were well suited for their roles and their singing, and also acting, was delightful.
 Giordino Paltrinieri as Sante de- serves praise for his amusing crea- ton of that character.
 Gennaro Papi conducted the orches- tra and brought out fully all Of the fascinating bits of the score.
 In "Pagliacci" Anna Roselle as Nedda again demonstrated her ex- ceptional ability to handle the heavier roles and her opulent voice, at times ascending to marvellous heights. won her rounds of applause. Her work in 'Pasliacci" should serve to mount her rounds higher on the ladder of oper- atic success.
 Combining a clear. resonant and forceful voice with an exceptional acting ability. Renato Zanelli tri- umphed as Tonic on his first appear ance before Birmingham audience. Mir. Zanelli was imported" by the Metropolitan Opera company two esAi otR anu hdS utNtI DetH nedTQ in the south outside of Atlanta. Judging from his performance last night he is already firmly established In American grand opera circles.
 Manuel Salazer was a vivid imper- sonatfon of Canio, while Giordane as Beppe was agile. 1.-the and sang with conviction.
 Alfredo Gandolfi as Silvio displayed vocal quality of high average and ex- ceptional dramatic ability.
 Genaro Papi conducted and brought out all the haunting melodic charm of the score and won sincere applause from the audience.
 "Carmen" at Matinee
 Carmen" the fascinating opera by Bizet written around the deceptive Gypsy Girl of Merimees novel. was sung yesterday at the matinee per formance of the Scotti Grand Opera company at the Jefferson theatre. This opera was perhaps the most elaborately staged of the four pre- sented here this season by the Scotti company, and was superbiy sung and acted with Alice Gentle as Carmen. Morgan Kinston as Don Jose. Greek Evans as Escamillo and Anna Roselle as Mieaela.
 Wilfred Pelletier conducted tho orchestra with splendid spirit and built up finale of the fourth act to
 thrilling climax.
 The size of the audience was dis appointing but what was lacking in Size was made up with a hearty ap- preciation of the efforts of the art ists and warm response.
 Alice Gentle sung the title role of the opera with animation and vfgor, portraying the gypsy girl with artis- try not to be denied. Her beautiful voice and her splendid acting greatly enhanced the entire production.
 On account of illness Marie Sunde- illus was forced to cancel her Bir- mingham engagement with the Scotti forces and remain under a physicians care in Atlanta. Micaela was accord ingly assigned to Anna Roselle and in the singing of the letter song" Miss Roselle brought forth strong evidence of historionic ability.
 The Don Jose of Morgan Kingston was excellent and his work through out the performance practically flaw less
 The singing of Greek Evans as Escamillo won frequent outburstts of applause from the audience anr his acting without a fault.
 Mary Mellish as Fraquita was given opportunity to display her bell-like voice and sang the role with exquis- ite charm. Myrtle Schaaf as Merce- des also was very pleasing. Both of the singers possess voices of capab- 'illties far above that required in their parts in Carmen.
 The secondary parts were cared for very capably by Paolo Ananian as Dancario. Giordano Paltrinierri, as Remendado. Louis D'Angelo as Zu- niga, and Alferdo Gandolfi as Mo- rales.
 The settling of the third act in the mountains of Spain was wonder fully realistic and the stage direc- ton excellent.
 Incidental dances by Lillian Ogden and Corps de Ballet were worthy of high praise and were artistically ex- ecuted.