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ANNALS OF THE
trious poet, consumed by an ardent passion which his
heart could not stifle, and broken-hearted through the
unjust treatment he met at the hands of persons whom he
had never injured, but who were jealous of his merits,
expired on the eve of his coronation, April 25th, 1595."
The cast was thus : Alfonso (Duke of Ferrara), Signer
Bellini; Eleonora(his Sister), Signora Schieroni ; Countess
of Scandinavia, Mdlle. Vermani ; Torquato Tasso, Signer
F. Lablache ; Roberto Geraldini (Secretary to the Duke),
Signer Catone ; Don Gherardo (a Courtier), Signer San-
quirico ; Ambrozzio (Servant to Tasso), Mr. Eaton.
One Act of "Eliza e Claudio" was performed on
Thursday, with " Betly ;" and a repetition of " Torquato
Tasso" on Saturday, April 2ist, 1838, concluded the four
nights of this re-engagement. The repetition of the latter
Opera was given in consequence of its eminent success ;
but, with the exception of two or three pieces, no great
effect resulted, and the Opera has not held possession of
the stage like the
"
L'Elisire," &c., &c.
immortal
"
Favorita," "Lucia,"
Mr. Mitchell then visited Belfast with his Company,
taking
several members of the Dublin orchestra : Mr.
Pigott, Mr. Levey, Mr. Harrington, Mr. Powell, &c., &c.,
in his suite. A rather strange incident occurred on the
occasion. Mr. Mitchell was the last to arrive in Belfast ;
he was always solicitous as to the personal comforts of his
Company, and he visited the different residences where
they were located, to make sure they were " all right."
He found out all but Mr. Pigott, and as he was an especial
favourite, he should see him. On inquiry, Mr. Mitchell.