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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1923
Page
27
The opening opera night drew a full auditorium as youth flocked to the grand ballroom scene. The performance, while only the first act, added a notable rush of energy to the evening, elevating the overall event.
The Atlanta opera week opened with a dazzling prologue and a packed arena as the chorus sang the overture. Casts included Martinelli Kemp Scotti Clausén Mardones and Gigli. Critics praised the ensemble and predicted six more sumptuous performances featuring Don Carlo and Aida with a parade of star sopranos and basses.
The Metropolitan crowds began arriving Monday morning, with Pullman trains delivering guests and artists for the opening week. Galli Curci and Feodor Halapin are due to perform, with Antonio Seniti featured in Aida today and Don Carlos later in the week. the schedule includes multiple matinees and evening shows as the city gears up for the first performances.
The Metropolitan Opera’s Romeo et Juliette opened the 1928 season in Atlanta to a vast audience. Gigli’s triumph as Romeo drew praise for his bel canto singing and stage presence, with Lucrezia Borisino starring as Juliette and strong support from Hori and Wakefield. The performance was celebrated for musical finesse and dramatic intensity, marking a high point in the opera’s reception locally.
A historical critique describes an operatic scene where Berl and Gall perform a dramatic tragedy and romance. The text notes a fatal draught discovery, a joyful awakening duet, and a memory of poison turning to horror as the lovers die united. Elaborate sets include a lavish ballroom and a stark friar’s cell.
The Met’s production, led by Conductor Tania Tasselmann after Guileppe Bamboschek, enchants Atlanta with flawless precision and a graceful ballet interlude. Gounod’s Romeo et Juliette, praised for beauty and refined performance, cements its status as a favorite, likely to return soon.
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