Hernani

Its magnificent green-room, the walls lined with portraits of departed celebrities of that famous theater, amazed her by its splendor; and to her it was a strange and curious sight to see the actors in "Hernani" come in and play cards in their gorgeous stage costumes at intervals in the performance.

Mary Anderson J. M. Farrar

The heated spirit of the rising generation had already been revealed in the hysterical demonstrations that occurred on the occasion of the first performance of Victor Hugo's "Hernani" on February 25.

A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) Edwin Emerson 1914

Doña Sol in "Hernani," at Booth's Theatre, she was quite painfully thin and far from beautiful.

Harrison, Mrs. Burton, 1843-1920. Recollections Grave and Gay 1911

"Hernani," Gard remembered as being the most famous.

Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life Stuart Oliver Henry 1906

Visions of the great first night of "Hernani" thronged tumultuously before me; my blood pulsed with something of its ancient youthful ardour as I girded my loins with black trousers for the fray, and adjusted my white tie with faltering fingers.

Without Prejudice Israel Zangwill 1895

The theatrical season begins with Verdi's "Hernani," after which Spohr's "Faust," with new recitatives, will follow soon.

Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt Tr 1888

The presentation of "Hernani" in 1830 was by no means the first overt act of the new school.

A History of English Romanticism in the Nineteenth Century 1886

It seems incredible to an Englishman, but it is nevertheless true that at the first representations of "Hernani" in 1830, the simple question and answer

A History of English Romanticism in the Nineteenth Century 1886

A certain _gilet rouge_ which Gautier wore when he led the _claque_ at the first performance of "Hernani" has become historic.

A History of English Romanticism in the Nineteenth Century 1886

The young romantics of the day all got "Hernani" by heart and used to rehearse it at their assemblies, each taking a part; and the famous trumpet, the _cor d'Hernani_, became a symbol and a rallying call.

A History of English Romanticism in the Nineteenth Century 1886