Event Comment: Benefit for
Morelli. A new Comic Opera [1st time; COM 2, by
Giovanni Bertati, adapted by
Girolamo Tonioli]; the music composed on purpose for this Theatre by
Paisiello. With new Scenes and Decorations painted by
Moench; the dresses invented and executed by
Lupino [from playbill of 28 June]. Under the direction of
Mazzinghi. Tickets to be had of Morelli, No. 12,
Poland-street. Morelli is happy in having succeeded to bring forward on his Benefit Night (though at a considerable expense) such an excellent new Opera for the entertainment of those who shall honor him with their pre
sence; soliciting the kind patronage of the Nobility, Gentry and Public accordingly on the occasion.
Morning Post, 4 June: The Subscribers and the Public are respectfully informed that the new Comic Opera of
La Locanda, written expressly for this Theatre, and the only Opera ever composed by this great Master for an English audience, is some time since arrived, and will be brought out shortly
Performances
Mainpiece Title: La Locanda
Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lazzarini, Cipriani, Morelli, Sga Calvesi, Sga Schinotti, Sga Casentini. [Cast from libretto (H. Reynell, 1792): Riccardo-Lazzarini; Valerio-Cipriani; Arsenio-Morelli [in libretto: Lipparini Sen.]; Marinetta-Sga Calvesi; Rosaura-Sga Schinotti; Guerina-Sga Casentini.Dance: End I: Divertisement, as17910217; End Opera: Le Siege de Cythere- [see17910517]