New-York tribune., 1901-02-17

The Home for Musicians founded by Verdi IN the
Piazza AichelangiOlo. in Milan Is situated in one
Of the prettiest and healtiest suburbs OF the city
The home, constructed from designs OF the arch.-
tect Camille BotO, occupies an area OF some thirty
acres In extent, OF which the buildings cover some
two thousand square yards. From the central
building whose front is adorned with splendid
mosaics. two wings detach themselves one for the
men. the other for the women the whole edihce
combining elegance with solidity and comfort In
the principal court is reserved pedestal for Verdis
bust by the sculptor Gemto. which is soon 20 be
placed there. Aside stands the chapel. the facade
or which is composed OF columns OF veined Carrara
marble; in the crypt viii also soon rest in bronze
urns. the remains OF Verdi and his beloved wife
Guseppina strepponi. The ceiling of the chapel Is
blue, and adorned either side with heroic figures
OF King David and St. Cecilia the two saint
musicians There Is no organ here, but harmony
has its temple IN another part of the building The
concert room is a model OF fits kind. The acoustics
admirable and the seating arrangements per-
feet While the ear is soothed with music the eye
may wander admringy round the walls on which
are hung pictures OF the masters, Palestrina
Monteverde, Scaratt Marceo. Cimarosa Pergo-
lest and R0ssini. The grounds laid out IN gar
dens and arbors, while under the shade Of over
spreading trees cool repose may he found. Every
where the founder OF this lovely reveals his
Intention 20 create home where cultured men
who have been worsted by fortune may fnd sur
rOundngs capable OF sweetenng the bitterness OF
disappointed ambition and Of assuaging the hurts
plan had long been cherished by the great master
who took the keenest interest in the progress OF
the building which viii be opened shortly
The popular concerts at tho Metropolitan Opera
House have gained much in dignity and interest
since Mr.. DamrOsch forbade encores. Music lovers
now 30 10 them without fear OF being bored
TO death by the insatiate demands OF a few score
noisy persons who think ID quella pira" the
climax OF vocal writing. but general principles
want double measure OF everything. So far as
promises go. to-night's concert will occupy the
highest plane yet reached. for Verdf's Manzoni
Requiem Is 20 be performed under the direction
of signor Mancinelli, as a memorial OF the dead
composer. The solo parts be IN the hands
OF Nine. Nordica Grom whom came the suggestion
that the work be gfven) Nine schumann- Heink
Mr.. Salignac and Mr.. Plancon. An interrnission
will be made between numbers two and three
A series OF i've entertainments two OF which are
musical has been arranged for the benefit OF ~.
ba lectures by Mr.. Hamilton Mabie. Mr.. r. Hop
lnson Smith ard Professor William GOODYEAR
Then will come the musical features-e lecture on
Polk Song In America" by Mr. II. z. Krehbiel
illustrated by Mrs. Krehbiel, and a recital OF
chamber music by the Dannreuther Quartet. Mr.
Krehbiels lecture will take place at the residence
OF Mrs. August Lewis the afternoon of March
2s and the musical at the residence Of Mrs. Mel
bert Cary April g.