Title: Theater playbill for the Ullman & Strakosch Opera Company in "Martha" and "La Traviata" at the American Academy of Music, Philadelphia, October 10, 1860
Description: Philadelphia. American Academy of Music grand gala night! In honor of Lord Renfrew, by the Ullman & Strakosch celebrated Italian Opera Company, Wednesday, October 10th, 1860, under the supervision of the committee of arrangements. When the following operatic entertainment will be presented, in accordance with the wishes of Lord Renfrew, to whom the repertoire was submitted for selection, viz: Flotow's grand opera of "Martha" and the first act of Verdi's opera of "La Traviata" The performance will commence precisely at 8 o'clock, with the English national anthem God Save the Queen: Followed by Flotow's chef d'oeuvre "Martha" ... Musical director and conductor of Martha, Max Maretzeck. Leader, Theodore Thomas. The performance will conclude with the first act of Verdi's grand opera of "La Traviata". Musical director and conductor of La Traviata, Signor Muzio. Leader, Theodore Thomas.