New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-15
The OPERA SEASON IN LONDON.
DISCUSSION on A STANDARD OF PITCH-AMERl
CAN ARTS ABROAD.

DlStUS>lON On A STANDARD OF PITCH-AMF.i-
CAN ARTISTS ABROAD.
London, Nov. 14.-The report Of the decision Of New
York piano manufacturers to adopt the normal diapason
has reopened discussion OF the question Of musical pitch
Some OF the English piano manufacturers consider that
by like action they will inure their trnde with America
to the advantage of Continental manufacturers using
French pitch, but the leading piano makers Of Great
Britain are apparently indifferent on the subject.
The current opera includes grand opera In
English under II. D'Oyly Cartes management, the
Covent Garden autumn opera furnished by Sir
Augustus Harris, and Signor Lagos italian opera
season. at the SALISBURY Theatre. signor Lagos
revival yesterday Of Domenco CimaroSa's OPERA III
Matrimonio Segreto' composed in 1901. met with a
reception that is not likely to encourage further re-
sort to disuscd works of Italian composers. The
Queen has expressed her desire to hear
Mascagns one-act opera, "Cavallera Rusticana' She
has commanded Slgnor Lago to give "Cavallera' De-
fore her at Windsor Castle, and he Is making arrange
ments to do so OH November 26.
The sudden illness OF the Chevaler Scoveb the
tenor, robbed him of long awaited opportunity t' 'nf
the part OF Lohengnn' at Covent Garden. 10 brought
into prominence however, a Canadian tenor. Mr..
Hedmondt, who replaced Scovcl at an hours notice.
and without any rehearsal. Mr.. Hedmondts work
was satisfactory that the performance was repeated
and he Is likely to secure permanent engagement.
Sir Augustus Harris will follow his French season
with a series OF operas in German English.
Mme Melba, from whom Captain Charles Armstrong
Is seeking divorce account OF her relations with the
Due d'Orleans, sang last week at the Paris Opera
House. where she received with great applause.
she comes to London today TO attend 10 the pre-
Imnaries OF the divorce suit, prior to starting for
America.
NJ Lasalle the tenor, says that the manager
OF the Paris opera House, NJ. Bertrand made him no
offer 10 stay in Paris. NJ. Bertrand contends that NJ
Lasale sdemands terms which it impossible to
grant, and that personally there is no antagonism
between them. 1t is believed. however, that NJ.
Bertrand desires to mark MS dictatorship by intro'
ducing new talent.
CoInss acknowledgment Of the authorship of Tho
ConhiIl Magazine" article. published long ago, on
"Tennysonian Origins" By republication in ex-
tended form under the title Illustrations OF Tennyson
Mr. Collins does not profess 10 accuse the poet OF
plagiarism but brings up parallel passages showing
that Tennyson borrowed ideas and phrases by the
wholesale from previous authors, always, however,
improving them.
Naiame Barth0di mother Of the well known sculptor
and designer who died few days ago at the ad-
vanccd age Of ninety years, was the model for
Earthcdi's statue of Liberty Enlightenng the World
Daniel C. French, the New-York sculptor, has just
arrived in Paris to fill order for the Chicago EX-
bIbton IL will be colossal statue OF the Republic,
female figure sixty eighty feet high lie is also
al work n memorial statue OF ulc lae Martln MIL
more, the Boston sculptor.
y H. Blashfeld the New Work artist, gave recep
lion Yesterday his studio IN Paris, where his picture
for the next salon, 10 which he Is giving the last
| touches was shown. 1t is entitled Angels Ringing
the Christmas Bells"
The American sculptor MacMonnies IS working In
Paris on an immense fountain for the Chicago f'ur.
II will be the central decoration 0f the Exhibition
grounds and will consist of thirty gigantic figures.
| Ii is being put in plaster