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On April 18, 1920, the great Caruso played in Marta for the last time. The opera was not again played by the Metropolitan Opera Company until last week. Then Marta was produced with Mr. Beniamino Gigli in Caruso’s role of Lionel. There was new scenery by Joseph Urban and new comedy business embellishing “one of the most delectable of the tutti-frutti operas.” Mme. Alda was lovely as Lady Harriet and Mr. Gigli was lovelorn. His voice was a delight “only exceeded by the great Caruso.”
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