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From the New York Times January 2, 1910

D’ALVAREZ IN “HERODIADE.”
Newcomer in Cast Makes Beautiful
Picture as Herodias and Sings Well.

Mr. Hammerstein began a series of popular-priced Saturday night performances at the Manhattan Opera House last night with the production of “Herodiade.” Mme. Cavalieri and Messrs. Renaud, Crabbé, and Vallier were heard in the parts which they sang at the beginning of the season in this opera. Mr. Duffault appeared as Jean, a rôle in which he supplanted Mr. Dalmorès after the first performance.
The newcomer in last night’s cast was Mlle. d’Alvarez, who sang the part of Herodias for the first time here. It is a rôle which suits her talent and voice better perhaps than any other in which she has yet been heard here. She made a beautiful picture in her royal robes and acted with distinction. Her singing of the part also calls for commendation.

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