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...rambling construction is the picture's only fault. The short features, which will remain without much change for the two weeks' run, are a curious conglomeration with good ideas weakened by being too drawn out. The first is a novelty orchestra. Then follows an admirable feature, the Quartet from "Rigoletto", with Gigli and Marion Talley. Krazy Kat, is the next. The last short has a catchy tune spoiled by a poor story and overacting...

Author: By A. S. M., | Title: CRIMSON PLAYGOER | 2/13/1930 | See Source »

...Rigoletto" was the opera chosen for the opening night. The settings were conventional, a trifle simplified; the costumes constrastingly brilliant. But the manner in which the opera was sung and acted make the strongest impression of the evening: from the lighthearted courtly dance as the curtain rose, to the tragic closing duet of Gilda and Rigoletto, Mr. Franchetti conducted a group of singers that understood not only the musical but the dramatic possibilities of the work. Joseph Royer as Rigoletto, after passing easily through the opening scene, played his role with tremendous power. Mr. Onofrel was appealing as the Duke...

Author: By R. W. P., | Title: The Crimson Playgoer | 11/13/1929 | See Source »

...program of tomorrow evening's concert follows: I Extase Ganne Humoresque Dvorak From the Canebrake Gardner II Rigoletto Verdi-Listz Sharada Anderson III Aderation Borowski Viennese Melody Kreisler Spanish Dance Sarosafe

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: LIND AND ANDERSON GIVE UNION CONCERT TOMORROW | 4/21/1928 | See Source »

...January 20, "Louise", "The Jewels of the Madonna", and "La Gioconda", R. Y. Robison; January 23, "Alda", "A Witch of Salem", and "Romeo and Juliet", Professor Spalding; January 26, "Tannhauser", "Sappho", and Samson et Dalila", W. S. Smith; January 30, "Carmen", "Lohengrin", and "Tosca", Stuart Mason; February 2, "Martha", "Rigoletto", and "La Traviata", R. C. Robinson...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: OPERA LECTURE SERIES TO BE GIVEN DURING SEASON | 1/18/1928 | See Source »

...last week, after dimpled "La Talley" and dainty "La Bori" had kissed their hands a few last times to Manhattan; after flamboyant Martinelli had strutted through Pagliacci and pouter-pigeon Gigli had caroled Rigoletto; after Signer Gatti Casazza had proclaimed the past season his most successful ever, and his opera the best in the world, the Metropolitan entrained, trunks, bags and scenery, ultimately for Atlanta and Cleveland but for a first stop in Columbia's District...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: In Washington | 4/25/1927 | See Source »

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