Word: obbligato
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...with so much expression and intelligence that her singing is always interesting. She was heard to especially good advantage in Sanders Theatre, as in a larger hall her voice might sound forced and thin. Later in the evening Miss Franklin sang an air by Herold, with a violin obbligato played by Mr. Kneisel. This air was more florid than the other. and it was sung with remarkable purity of tone and with considerable dramatic feeling...