Annals of Cleveland

Stefani, Seignior (opera star)

Abstracts: 7

1298

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 January 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

1298 - L. Jan. 26:4/4 - The first night of the opera LUCREZIA BORGIA at
the Academy of Music proved the following were three of the company's best
artists: Mme. Wera Lorini, as Lucrezia Borgia; Mademoiselle Morensi,
as Maffeo Crsini; Seignior Stefani, as Genarro. They beld the audience
with intense interest. (11)

Music / Operas

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Lorini, Mme. Wera (opera star); LUCREZIA BORGIA (opera); Morensi, Mademoiselle (opera star); Stefani, Seignior (opera star)

1299

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 January 1864 (9 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1299 - L. Jan. 28:4/3 - Verdi's opera IL TROWATORE was splendidly rendered
yesterday. Madan e Lorini sang with her usual clearness and precision.
More! li was as usual most powerful. Stefani rose higher in the appreciation
of critics. LA SOMNAMBULA will be presented today. A DON GIO WANNI
night is being considered one of the unusual attractions. (9)

Music / Operas

Index terms:

DON GIOVANNI (opera); Ellsler, John (actor); IL TROWATORE (opera); LA SOMNAMBULA (opera); Lorini, Mme. Wera (opera star); Morelli (opera star); Stefani, Seignior (opera star); Verdi, Guieseppe (composer)

1309

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 April 1864 (8 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1309 - L Apr. 14:4/3 - The opera, UN BALL0 IN MASCHERA, was given in
grand style last night. Due to terribly rainy weather the crowds were kept
away. Madame Lorini as "Amelia" surpassed herself. Stefani did justice
to his high reputation, and Castri made a charming and attractive "Oscar." "
- - (8)

Music / Operas

Index terms:

Castri, Mademoiselle (opera star); Lorini, Mme. Wera (opera star); Stefani, Seignior (opera star); UN BALL0 IN MASCHERA (opera)

1312

Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 April 1864 (9 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

1312 - L Apr. 20:4/4 - NORMA, a production of Bell ini, was presented last
night, Madame Whiting in the great role of "Norina" won all hearts. Stefani,
tle golden voiced, acted and sang in his usual imcomparable manner, Morensi
as "Adalgisa" made the most dramatic success this season. (9)

Music / Operas

Index terms:

Bellini, Vincenzo (composer); Morensi, Mademoiselle (opera star); NORMA (opera); Stefani, Seignior (opera star); Whiting, Madame (opera star)

1314

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 April 1864 (6 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1314 - L. Apr. 23:4/3 - LA TRAVIATA, Verdi's opera, was presented last night.
A more perfect impersonation than that of "Violetta" by Mademoiselle Cordier
would be hard to find. Stefani as "Alfredo," sustained his high reputation.
Seignior Amodio was in capital voice last night. Seignior Barilli did
well as the doctor. The orchestra played unusually well. (6)

Music / Operas

Index terms:

Amodio, Seignior (opera star); Barilli, Seignior (opera singer); Cordier, Mlle. Angiolina (opera star); LA TRAVIATA (opera); Stefani, Seignior (opera star)

1315

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 April 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1315 - L Apr. 25:4/3 - MASSANIELL0, a production of Auber, was the opera
played on the closing night of this season. Madame Ficher (or Fischer"
as "Alonzo" made a very charming and dashing petite cavalier. The "Tenella"
of Mademoiselle Franchetti is not above criticism. Stefani's "Massaniello"
was great. Herr Formes sang with his usual power as "Pietro." This season
has been a huge success. (11)

Music / Operas

Index terms:

Auber, Pierre (composer); Fischer, Madame (opera star); Formes, Herr (opera star); Franchetti, Mademoiselle (opera star); MASSANIELLO (opera); Stefani, Seignior (opera star)