Word: manrico
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...dance to Verdi's crackling Stride lavampa music, and Page and the dancers were in full command. In the Anvil Chorus, the dancers whirled with so much gusto that the crowd could hardly keep from stomping out the rhythm with them. Standout scene: Azucena's duet with Manrico, her foster-son and the instrument of her revenge against the aristocratic Di Luna family. The ballet, like the opera, ended in a flood of blood, with Azucena, Manrico and his sweetheart dying and the wicked Count di Luna going mad. The curtain came down with Azucena triumphant...
...tale of Manrico, the troubador, and his misfortunes, is a gloomy and distressing one--especially distressing to the person who tries to untangle a plot full of bloody revenge, gypsy law, witch-burning and baby-switching. Carmine Gallone, director of this first screen version of "II Trovatore," has tried hard to make the plot understandable and has succeeded, by using English narration and subtitles. Gallone has also kept the singing on a high level. In the final account, however, this filming of "II Trovatore" cannot boast of much more than a clear plot and good voices...
...part of the gypsy minstrel, Manrico, Gino Sinimberghi has a warm and clear tenor. Azucena, Manrico's mother, is sung with intensity and dramatic power by Gianna Pederzini. Supporting singers Enzo Mascherni and Vittorina Colonnello also have fine, well-controlled voices. The orchestra and chorus of the Rome Opera House completes the first-rate group of artists which makes "II Trovatore" at least a musical success...
...never failed to prove as great a drawing card at the Castle Sq. as it has the world over, and for the revival announced the cast promises some brilliant performances. The role of Leonora will be alternately taken by Clara Lane and Laura Millard, and the title role of Manrico will be shared by Mr. Edgar Temple and Mr. Martin Pache, the latter tenor singer joining the organization the coming week. "Faust" is to follow as the attraction for Monday...
...effective. Her solo, "It is the Sabbath morning," was exceedingly well sung, although its connection with the plot was not very apparent. It was very much regretted that so little was seen of the Kinchen; his very appearance was the signal for a roar of laughter. The part of Manrico, the troubadour, was well acted and well sung. There was more "unostentatious agony" about his costume than travelling musicians of the present day are apt to assume. Ferrando and Ruiz also were distinguished by the gorgeousness of their apparel. Inez was a most charming ladies'-maid, though her dress...