excerpt from 'Thirty Years of Musical Life in London, 1870-1900' pp. 239-40 (181 words)
excerpt from 'Thirty Years of Musical Life in London, 1870-1900' pp. 239-40 (181 words)
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The impatience with which the return of the de Reszkes was awaited can be better imagined than described. It was emphasized by the fact that they were to be accompanied by their friend and confrere Jean Lassalle, and that the "French Trio," as they were subsequently rather inaptly designated, would make their rentrees together in a gorgeous revival of "L'Africaine." That was a great night. The house was literally crammed from floor to ceiling, and the Prince and Princess of Wales led the applause that greeted the now famous Polish tenor on making his debut upon the stage of Covent Garden in the role of Vasco di Gama. He sang magnificently, while Lassalle's Nelusko was, if possible, more fervid, more picturesque than ever. Nordica was less well suited as Selika than as Marguerite in “Faust”, which part she sang with the three distinguished artists later in the season. Altogether, though, it was a remarkable performance, and fairly set the seal upon Jean de Beszke's renown in England, besides adding materially to Augustus Harris's prestige as a metteur en scene. |
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