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THEATRE ROYAL, DUBLIN. 241
with a wooden dagger, from which he was laid up for some
days. The immortal " Flauto Magico " also now made
its first appearance, and with as complete a cast as could
well be obtained to interpret this charming work. The
tenor music might have been written for Bettini, whose
singing was perfection. Santley (Papageno) " goes without
saying."
" "
Charley Lyall (artist in everything,) the
best'of Monastos. Nothing could exceed the amusement
created in the " frightened " duet between Papageno and
Monastos. Everybody will remember Foil's
"
Qui
S'degno;" also the "Pa, Pa," duet with Santley and
Sinico, never equalled by others. The concerted trios of
the Geni and Damigelli were remarkably well sung. The
Opera was therefore naturally a great success, and has
continued to be a great " draw " when well performed.
First appearance of lima di Murska.
Italian Company. Mdlle. Titiens, Madame Sinico,
Mdlle. Scalchi (first appearance), Mdlle. Baumeister,
Mdlle. Corsi, Mdlle. lima di Murska (first appearance),
Signor Gardoni, Signer Delia Rocca (first appearance),
Signer Marino (first appearance), Mr. Lyall, Signor
Mongini, Signor Gassier, Signor Baggagiolo (first appearance,
Signor Zoboli, Signor Campi, Herr Formes and
Mr. Santley. Conductors, Signor Arditi and Signor
Bevignani ; Principal Danseuse, Mdlle. Rosalia ; Maitre
de Ballet, Mons. De Places.
Monday, i3th September, 1869, "Les Huguenots"
(with the whole strength).
Tuesday, " Dinorah" (with the whole strength).
Wednesday, 1 5th, "Trovatore." Manrico, Mongini;
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