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Tom Burke
Wins Instant and Emphatic Success with the
Chicago Opera Company in New York on February 9th
Deems Taylor, The World.-—Mr. Burke undertook the part without a rehearsal and with almost sensational success. His voice is of beautiful quality and he sang with the finish and artistry of a veteran. His diction and phrasing were a delight and he did some mezza voce work in the second act that has rarely been equalled. His singing of “La Donna e Mobile” evoked a storm of applause that held up proceedings for several minutes—and what is more significant, it came from all parts of the house. Mr. Burke is emphatically a find, a genuine operatic tenor of great possibilities.
Richard B. Aldrich, Times.—Tom Burke made a debut last night both unexpected and unannounced. He was welcomed by an audience which had filled all but the last orchestra rows and the standing spaces. The greeting was spontaneous, cordial and encouraging. He both acted and sang easily and his ovation held up the show.
Gilbert Gabriel, The Sun.—The Chicago Opera Co. was last night enriched by the unexpected presence of Mr. Tom Burke, who took the part of the Duke in Rigoletto. Mr. Burke disclosed a voice produced with no little charm. His performance suggested that he has benefited by much serious work since his last recital in this city.
Henry T. b inck, Evening Post.—As plain Tom Burke did a new operatic tenor appear last night. He has an agreeable voice and knows how to handle it.
Pitts Sanborn, The Globe.—The large audience greeted him with much applause. He sang the part of the Duke graciously and gaily and acted with becoming ease. His voice is of excellent lyric quality of good power and compass, and is produced well’ He sang with real feeling for bel canto and always with regard for the sentiments of the text. He was an emphatic success.
Wm. B. Murray, Brooklyn Eagle.—Mr. Burke successfully stepped into a breach in last evening’s performance of Rigoletto. He is essentially an operatic tenor. His singing has dramatic fervor, a smooth and lovely tone.
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W. J. Henderson, The Herald.—Tom Burke, acquitted himself with much credit in the part. His voice is light, but of most pleasing quality and in appearance he fitted well into the part.
Ruth C. Dimmick, Morning Telegraph.—Tom Burke with his liquid tones and pleasing personality, gave a most satisfying picture of the Duke. His debut was almost in the nature of a sensation, as his really fine voice came as a surprise. His voice is of excellent tone and good volume. It is a pity Mr. Burke did not meet New York before last night.
Carnegie Hall, New York
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