New-York tribune., 1905-01-15

would find their enjoyment greatly enhanced be-
cause OF the metrical accord between the words
of the version and the music
At its third concert next Saturday evening
the Russian Symphony Society will offer the
third symphony of Tschaikowsky Qn five move
ments-the only symphony in which he diseards
this traditional quaternal division). the "Danse
de la Fee Dragee," from the same composers
Nut Cracker" suite. and Rubinstein's Russian
Dance and Trepak. besides these novelties: K.
Dasydof's Romanza and Rimsky- -Korsakof's
suite, "The Fairy Tale of Tsar Saltan," arranged
by the composer from his opera (prologue, four
acts and seven tableaus) Fairy Tale Of Tsar
Saltan. His Son the Renowned and Mighty
Paladin the Prince Guidon Saltanovich and the
Beautiful Tsarevna Lebed." written in 1899
leOo on a libretto. based on the fairy tale in
1900 The fairy tale QS3D was the product of
Pushkin's delving into the rich field OF Russian
folk-tales, with which the English scholar
Ralston attempted to familiarize the western
world many decades later. In both suites the
instrument celesta will figure for the nrst time
In this city in accordance with the requirements
OF the scores. and Mr.. Safonoh. honorary vice.
president of the Russian Symphony Society, has
volunteered to play the measures allotted TO the
instrument. Another point of personal interest
attaches TO this concert through the particpa-
ton Of the Choral Art Society of Brooklyn,
James H. Downs. director. in part songs:
Tschaikowsly's "Cherubm Hymn Taneyefrs
Sunrise" and Grechaninoff's Autumn" The
proceeds of the concert will go swell the relief
fund for the widows and orphans of Port Arthur
victims.
"Siegfried" will be the only German work per-
formed this week at the Metropolitan Opera
House. The other operas in the repertory will
be italian and French. Among them two will
be awaited with special interest. The first Is
''Tosca" and the second is Romeo ct Juliette."
Neither of these has yet been heard this season.
'Tosca," which will open the week tomorrow
night, will reintroduce FloTia in the person Of
Madame Eames. who has lately sung the.part at
the Paris Opera Comique, winning the enthu-
siastic approval of no less a person than NJ.
Sardou by her acting, and earning critical ap-
plause by her singing. Miss AIulford. young
artist. will for the first time sing the small part
OF the Shepherd. As for the men. interest will
be equally divided between the Mario of Mr.
Caruso and the Scarpia Of Mr. Scott, who long
since proved himself magnificent exponent of
the character. The Angelotti of Mr.. Dufriche
the Sacristan of Mr.. Rossi, the Jaier of NJ.
Ballard, the SDoletta of Mr. Giordani and the
Scairrone of Mr. Begue will complete the cast.
Arturo Vigna will conduct.
For Wednesday evening the bill announced is
La Traviata." with that queen OF Violettas
Madame Sembrtch and an inimitable Alfredo in
Mr.. Caruso Mr.. Scotti Will resume the part of
Giorgto Germopt Madame Jacoby and Miss
Bauermeister will sing the minor parts of Flora
and Annina, and the cast will also include
Messrs. Bars, Dufriche. Begue and Giordani,
Conductor, Arturo VIgna.
On Thursday evening the third stage IN the
cycle of Der Ring des Nibelungen" will be
reached with "Siegfried." Interest in the per-
formanoe will be divided between the new in
terpreters Of Brinnhilde and Siegfried (N1me.