Ommium

Abstract

The image contains news about the translation that was made for the script in Spanish. The translation, although well done, can lose nuances and expressions typical of Italian, affecting the relationship between music and dramatic action. In general, the pleasant surprise of seeing a comedy company tackling the opera and the good reception from the public stand out. The quality of the interpretation of several actors is recognized, especially Mrs. Marieta, Mr. Torres and Miss Enriqueta. However, some criticisms are made, such as the exaggeration of Mr. Torres' character, the casting of Mr. Martinez, and the deletion of certain scenes that could have further enhanced the performance. Furthermore, it is suggested to keep the original words in Italian when possible to preserve the authenticity of the musical composition. News published by the newspaper El Observador, Bogotá (12), December 8, 1839.