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Grand Fete and Theatrical Representation at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, in honour of the Peace Plenipotentiaries, 1856....a brilliant spectacle, from 1500 to 2000 persons being present.... In the Salle du Spectacle the central seats were assigned exclusively to ladies...The orchestra was hidden by a mass of camellias. The play...was the "Concert a la Cour, " [as] it admitted the introduction of singers, musical performers, and ballet-dancers...Alboni sang enchantirgly, Rosati danced exquisitely, and M. Alard fascinated the audience with that king of instruments - the violin. M. Bottesini appeared with his violoncello, which the master, as he ran his hands up and down the strings, kept tickling as it were into the...expression of the most melodious sighs. The sprightly Caroline Duprez sang an appropriate song in the four languages of the Congress, a polyglot composition much applauded'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Grand Fete and Theatrical Representation at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, in honour of the Peace Plenipotentiaries (1856) is an evocative photograph that captures the grandeur and elegance of a historic moment in Parisian history. The image portrays an elaborate theatrical performance held in the Salle du Spectacle of the Hotel de Ville, with an estimated attendance of 1500 guests. The central seats were reserved exclusively for ladies, adorned with elegant camellia bouquets, while the orchestra was skillfully hidden behind the blooms. The play performed was "Concert a la Cour," a musical production that showcased an array of talented artists. The audience was treated to enchanting vocal performances by Alboni, Rosati danced exquisitely, and M. Alard mesmerized the crowd with his virtuosic violin skills. M. Bottesini made a memorable appearance with his violoncello, eliciting melodious sighs from the audience as he expertly plucked the strings. Caroline Duprez added to the polyglot composition of the evening by singing an appropriate song in the four languages of the Congress, earning enthusiastic applause from the audience. This brilliant spectacle served as a fitting tribute to the peace plenipotentiaries, a testament to the cultural richness and artistic prowess of Paris during this period. This photograph, from the "Illustrated London News" of 1856, offers a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of a bygone era, transporting us back to a time when art and diplomacy intertwined in a celebration of peace and unity.
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