New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-11-24
MUSIC-THE DRAMA,
GERMAN OPERA Avn THE METROpOLITAx

GERMAN OPERA AT THE METROPOLITAN.
The second season of German Opera at thu
Metropolitan Opera House had triumphant OPENING
last night under circumstances which, far az Il WA
possible to do promise that this year the mos,
brilliant achievements OF last Will be surpassed Tina
opera Was ners Lohengrin," which was give.
under the musical direction OF Herr Anton Sed and with
the cooperation Of several Of the foremost artists in thu
company To Herr seidl 1t is proper to pay deservs6
tribute OF praise at the outset since the majority OF thu
features in the representation which compel to rlsoa
II the record the finest that tho opera has eva,
received in this country were plainly raceabe to thu
intelligence brought the Interpretation OF thu
work by conductor Herr Seidl In last Lights per
Torrance opened any pages that had hitherto bees
closed to the public and to many musicians Ha
the orchestral language eloquence that was nov
and thrilling; he held the forces engaged in the repre
sentation 9th choral and instrumental together with
| so firm hand and inspired them with earnest q
DESIRE that the short choruses Of the act-t.
rocks which every previous representation had STRUCK
we're sung unsteady and with precision. His efforts
were ably seconded by those Of Herr Won He'll saga
manager who besides caring for opuence OF decors
Ons that made the stage delightful picture 10 the eye
at all times also succeeded in infpslng into those who
peoped ii In the great dramatic vitality which
frequently aided tho music In stirring uD profound
sensation among the spectators.
But Justice could not done II attempt were mads
now to give thoughtful and critical estimate whish
h
surface and leave the thorough discussion
till another opportunity Offers AS has been said the %.
cason was one which augurcd extremely well tor the
future and In this respect the public took position b.
side the performers The weather was not such en-.
attendance the theatres yet the audience
room was crowded the boxes glowed with lovely faces
and handsome toilets and there everywhere patent
a spirit which indicated the keenest enjoyment anl
warmsst interest social we'll the artistic elements
OF the occurrence. The enthusiasm Of the audience
broke out at intervals in round after round OF applause
AMI calls before the close OF act 70
warded the performers and testified the admiration
which they had compelled by their admirable work
Frau Kraus. Fraulein Brandt and Herr Robinson we've
heartily greeted as old acquaintance though the ab.
sorptlon the audience In the thrilling drama prevented
Interruptions for this purpose.
From the rising OF the curtain until It fell on
the finale of the first act the attention OF all was
centred upon glittering stage but
during the intermission tue restraint removed and
the buzz OF conversation Immediately Oiled the house
People began look about them to who there
AT first glance the most striking difference
the number OF young people Of both Sexes
and the more American aspect IL seemed N fact as
though opera had lost its hge OF strange
and had taken the place OF the Italian opera OF
former years az fashionable point Tor society
every fashionable reception ball through.
out the winter. With all this. however, not the
most ardent musician could complain that the perform
IN any way sighted. Evory great solo duet
loudly 1pplauded, whio the thunders the OF
the testified that from arts tic well social
point of view German opera had taken a strong mold
upon New-York people
The distribution o! parts ~ follows:
Lohepgrin knight Of the Holy GraiD Herr Stritt
l.. OF Herr Fischer
Frederick Talramund "A Noble Brabanti.
Herr Robinson
The Royal Herald ...................... Herr Alex
-Four Mobiles OF BraOaD HerTen KenlitZ
DwOrsky, Kaufman and saenger
ortrud, Wife OF Brandt
Among the many well-known people present were
Ward McAllister and Miss McAllister. Mr.. and Mira
Henry Clews. Mr.. and Mrs John Jacob Aston. Mr. aud
Mrs Bayard Cutting Mr.. and Mrs. Luther konntze, Mr.
berg, Mr.. and Mrs Elbridge 7. Gerry. Robert Maciy
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Parrish. Mr.. and Mrs. ID. o. Ms
Mr.. aud Mrs. Whtelaw Reid, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. H. Tilhnghast. Louis Stanton, G.. c. Cooper
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph ". Drexel. Samuel D. RabcOck
Miss Seward. Mr. and Mrs J. p. KeruOchan. Mr. and
Mrs Frank Lawrence ii. lie Grand Cannon. Creighton
Webb Mr.. ana Mrs. W. II. Vanderbilt George Wander.
bilt, Mr. aud Mrs ". X. Vanderbilt Ray Miller j. Fred.
erick Tams, Mr.. and Mrs. q. Henry Warren, Philip
Allen Isaac Isen, r. G. Remsen and the Misses Remsen
the Misses Btnsse Reginald Franckyn. Miss OothOut.
Mr.. aud Mrs. II. V. Nowcombe Mrs. Ferdinand IznagL
Frederick Beach Dr. and Mrs Seward Webb Mrs Riggs.
Mr.. aud Mrs William Kent Mrs Heilyer Mr. and Mrs.
r. r. wilson Miss Belle Wilson, Mr. aud Mrs j. b. Pot
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Coleman Drsyton, Mr. and Mrs.
Ogden GOelet, Mr.. and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Law.
renee Turnurc Miss Turnure. Lawrence Turnurc, IT,,
Mr.. aud Mrs d. I. WOrden Mrs. Marshall o. Roberts,
Miss EhdicOtt. Mr. and Mrs william Jay, Mrs. aud MIS-
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