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In those days operatic managers came to the studio to hear Lamperti's pupils with a view to engaging any they might consider good, and I had had several offers from various theatres. I consulted the maestro as to which I should accept, and he chose for me Messina, in Sicily, saying that as the public there was a most difficult one, if I made a success, it would be a real success. He also made the condition that I should make my debut in " La Sonnambula." This was the opera on which I had principally based my studies. Lamperti used to say, " Once you can sing the ' Sonnambula ' properly, you can sing any other opera." It is rather a curious coincidence that I should have made my first debut in an opera of Bellini's, seeing that his birthday and mine are on the same day — November 1. I left Milan for Messina, feeling I had now reached the turning-point of my career. My great maestro's good opinion and kind encouragement notwithstanding, I naturally started on my journey with an anxious heart ; but I had constantly before me the high standard of art towards which I unceasingly strove to rise — an ideal wliich in the beginning, and indeed ever since, helped me so greatly to overcome the uncertainties and anxieties inseparable from an artistic life. But my doubts and fears were happily soon assuaged, if not set at rest, for at the orchestral rehearsal, when I had finished my first aria, the conductor stopped the band and said to me, " My child, your success is assured, and it will be very great." I am thankful to say his prophecy proved a true one, for at the performance the public was most enthusiastic and at the close of the opera called me before the curtain fifteen times. The Gazetta di Messina scarcely exaggerated the truth when it said that the public had been " so surprised and so fascinated that at one time the theatre seemed converted into a cage of mad people, such were the cries, the clapping of hands, the recalls with which Mademoiselle Albani appeared struck dumb ; and she burst into tears of an emotion which must have tried her more than the execution of the whole opera." The Aquila Latina was also as kind and complimentary to me. From my debut in Messina in 1870 dates the beginning of my public career, and here I may say a word about my stage name, " Albani." It has generally been supposed that I adopted the name on account of my connection with the city of Albany, in America, but this is not so. When I was about to sign my first engagement, my Italian elocution master, Signor Delorenzi, said that my real name, '' Lajeunesse," was not a good one for the stage, and that I ought to adopt another. He promised to find me a good one, and the next day came and suggested " Albani," telling me that it was the name of an old Italian family whose members, with the ex- ception of a very old Cardinal, were all dead. I said, " But did you know that I have lived in Albany?" "No," he replied, "I never heard that" ; and this is the true origin of the name under which I have sung ever since. It was with a glow of heartfelt pleasure that this curious coincidence of the two names struck me. It made me feel that the kind thoughts and good wishes of my dear Albany friends must have followed me even here, and I joyfully chose the name of " Albani," feeling that, to me, it must be one of good omen. I sang for the whole season at Messina, the kind and warm appreciation of my audiences bringing me greater confidence in my own capacity, and strengthening new hopes for the future, so that I began to realise the power that one day might come to me. Amongst one or two incidents which happened during my stay at Messina one especially impressed itself on my memory. One day a messenger came to my door and left an enormous parcel, which on examination proved to contain a large quantity of valuable jewellery — bracelets, brooches, rings, etc. — besides shawls in black and white, and some priceless lace. There was a visiting-card inside, the name on which was quite unknown to me. I made inquiries, and learnt that the sender of these articles

was a gentleman who had been out of his mind, but had since recovered. The excitement caused by being present at the opera at my performances had had the unfortunate effect of again upsetting his equilibrium, and he had taken all his wife's trinkets and many valuables and sent them to me as an expression of his admiration. Through a banker my com- panion and I ascertained his address, and, needless to say, at once returned the parcel. Afterwards we learnt that the poor gentleman had been sent back to a nursing home for lunatics. I recall one other incident which pleased me greatly. One evening an old gentleman asked to be presented to me on the stage he was close on ninety years of age, and quite blind. He had been a prisoner for political reasons, and had lost his sight from his sufferings during his imprisonment. He possessed the love and respect of every one in Messina. In the country he had a property which was celebrated for growing the finest Mandarin oranges in Sicily. He admired my singing very greatly ; he always came to hear me, and would bring me, tied up in a silk handkerchief, some of his " Oranci de Paradiso," as he called them. He told me, in his complimentary way, that he had never heard the " Sonnambula " sung as I sang it, since hearing Persiani. One evening at the opera before I left he asked permission, in the presence of many who were there also, to pass his hands over my face, so that he could form an idea in his own mind, as he could not see, as to what I was like. I remember how anxious he was to hear the " Puritani " of Bellini, an opera I did not know at that time, for I had never studied it, and little thought then that it would become one of my favourite operas, and '' Qui la voce " one of my favourite songs. I hope I may be pardoned for adding here some extracts from the Sicilian Courier written by that brilliant Florentine writer Signer Bertolami. " Catania, May 15. — Yesterday afternoon I took the railroad to Aci Reale, to hear again the singing of Emma Albani on the occasion of her benefit. Who this Albani is, is a question often asked to-day, but one that will not need to be asked in Italy in future years. She has at a young age made her debut in Messina, and has come from Messina to Aci Reale to open the Bellini Theatre. " Emma Albani is a privileged creature, in whom both the lady and the artist stand at the same eminence, in whom are in unison the actress and the singer ; nor can one say whether she is most remarkable in splendour of genius or power of thought, acuteness of ideas or faithfulness of execution, fullness of melody or taste in the variations. " The voice of Albani is not made to satisfy those listeners who, as Carlo Botta says, ' are all ear,' but to fill all hearts which, in the sphere of art, know how to find consolation for all earthly miseries. . . . Albani, in short, is such an artist as inspires respect, mingled with affection, enthusiasm together with reverence. She converts to the religion of art, I shall not say, those who pretend to honour and refinement beyond the mass of mankind, but the veriest sunburnt Cyclops of the day. " Fancy the ' Sonnambula,' that super- human and inimitable idyll, with this young creature in it from beyond the Atlantic, and yet with such a vast perception of Italian art ! . . . " The Catanians, charmed with her singing in Aci Reale, have shown such avidity to have her in the season from October to May, that they offered to pay the penalty of the violation of the lady's agreement for the theatre at Malta, besides increasing her emolu- ments. It seems that the manager of Malta, on the first news of this, came suddenly to Aci Reale, and encouraged himself by finding that a high sense of honour had prevented the lady from accepting this flattering offer." While in Messina a municipal deputation came and invited me to open the then new opera house, to be called the Teatro Bellini, at his birthplace, Aci Reale — a request to which I joyfully acceded. At that time there were no hotels in the town worthy of the name, and on my arrival I

found that, through the kindness of the I sang in the " Sonnambula," and to such crammed houses that I was not asked to sing any other opera, for the Sicilians' love for Bellini and his music was deep and true, and they found my interpretation of his lovely melodies so exactly in accord with their own appreciation, that their enthusiasm increased night after night. At my benefit I was literally loaded with flowers, presents, and poetry, the detached sheets of which were sent fluttering down in every direction on the heads of the audience ; and among the numberless bouquets of every shape was a basket in which was concealed a live dove. They had painted it red, and the dear little bird rose and flew all over the theatre.

[sean2429]

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[jaredjriecke]

Cool set of Hendrix guitar picks I bought at the Handel & Hendrix Flat on 23 Brook St. in London. Two incredible composers, that changed music forever, separated by only a wall and 200 years. 

[seesymphony-blog]

Dusty key #allegroingminor #handel #georgefriderichandel #gminor #allegro #piano #classical #baroque

[phylicia-rashadfanpage]

Various artists singing the song Hallelujah from album Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration (1992). Executive produced by Norman Miller, Gail Hamilton and Mervyn Warren, it is a reinterpretation of the 1741 oratorio Messiah by George Frideric Handel, @QuincyDJones conducted this version. SWIPE TO see the videos. 🎄 Various artists are @vanessabellcalloway, @vanessawilliamsofficial, Patti Austin, Bernie K., Daryl Coley, Andrae Crouch, Sandra Crouch, Clifton Davis, Charles S. Dutton, @kimfieldsofficial, Larnelle Harris, Edwin Hawkins, Tramaine Hawkins, Linda Hopkins, Al Jarreau, @ChakaiKhan, @msgladysknight, Lizz Lee, @dawnn_lewis, Babbie Mason, Johnny Mathis, Marilyn McCoo, Mike E., @iamStephanieMills, @officialJeffreyOsborne, David Pack, Phylicia Rashad, Joe Sample, Richard Smallwood, Sounds of Blackness, Take 6, Darryl Tookes, Mervyn Warren, Thomas Whitfield, Chris Willis. #christmas #xmas #happyholidays #holidays #love #peace #happiness #song #singing #hallelujah #messiah #quincyjones #phyliciarashad #stephaniemills #chakakhan #gladysknight #johnnymathis #jeffreyosborne #vanessawilliams #christmassong #music #artists #joyful #christmasspirit #kimfields #vanessabellcalloway #90s #throwback #merrychristmas #georgefriderichandel https://www.instagram.com/p/BrzWOyTHK2g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rqz8e7n24h5d

[emme-lyne]

The first performance of George Frideric Handel's Fireworks Music in Green Park, London happened today in 1749. Who doesn't ❤️ Handel?! Instead of using copics, I used #sharpies and a fat marker from Staples #handlettering #handletter #practicemakesprogress #dailypractice #handel #history #100namesstrong #georgefriderichandel #imkeepingup! #sketchbooks #sketchbook #markers #emme #emmelyne #xoemme http://ift.tt/2qd6JvG

[daviddiazofficial]

George Frideric Handel - Sarabande(D minor) #soundapp #georgefriderichandel

[montanalocal]

1940s waterfall dresser make offer $65 | montana.allembru.com

[countymn]

Review: Minnesota Orchestra offering a masterful 'Messiah' | minnesota.allembru.com

[blackaristo]

A #Drawing class at #Lafayette Street and #Cleveland Street. Instructor is playing #GeorgeFridericHandel's #WaterMusic. What a wonderful way to start my work day!