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Campanini achieved fine success. He assembled a company of old Hammerstein stars and new ones of his own, one of the most brilliant companies ever assembled, with Mary Garden, Galli-Curci, Titta Ruffo, Muratore, Raisa, Baklanoff and others. He put on opera equal in general to the Metropolitan's best and in many respects more interesting. His New York seasons were awaited in the Metropolitan home grounds with eagerness. Though he did not make money for the company, did not "break even," he, nevertheless, achieved glories for Chicago, kept the peace in his company with suave authority, displayed great genius...
...much could have been forgiven in return for the impressive manner in which she dominated each situation. The figure of Flora, scarlet-clad, waving to her departing husband from the battlements, is memorable, and the ensuing struggle with Archibaldo before he kills her, is a most impressive climax. M. Baklanoff, as Manfredo, outdid his comrades with a smooth and telling voice: M. Crimi's Avito was less inspired, though agreeable, and M. Lazzari made a vigorous old Archibaldo...
...George Baklanoff the Boston Opera Company has a dramatic tenor of the first order. His rendering of Escamillo was certainly all that could be desired, and his personality is such that when he steps upon the stage the audience feels the presence of a great artist...