New-York tribune., 1908-12-08
TRUCE In OPERA WAR
gstropoEtan Directors H'M Yield to
Demand for German Works.

-ncurh there were important changes yester-
~ .a the situation at the Metropolitan Opera
Zouse which is yet extremely delicate. every one
:. taauential position in the house showed more
.hsn customary eagerness 10 do his best toward
-s.ehing Up the trouble which has been stirred
> and wss hound TO come sooner later owing
- the peculiar arrangements made by the board
:. directors with Messrs. Catti-Csasszza and Dppie
--n-ouKh MI DtppeI's efforts the highly incensed
s,re-s who naturally considered that their action
q s.sning g letter asking for his retention ad-
-,i-;strstive manager had been entirely miscon-
<+-.ed BY the public because the board Of drec-
,,-s for reasons Of their own, saw 1T TO suppress
.Ns original letter. although they gave out 10 the
--.ss their answer to il which allowed the public
:, draw unjust conclusions, were prevailed upon
:, keep the letter from publication
:. thar there could be possibility Of attribut-
az false and unjust motives TO the singers. de-
-ssr had been reached 10 let the public know the
.asons for writing the letter. but M Dippel who
.A-ousheut tbs short though already stormy season
h.s heea the peacernsker OF the house. learned OF
:. snd succeeded in inducing them TO reconsider
.ber determination. That statement viii not be
made public
N- tzattI-Casazza. having signed a contract for
+po more seasons. with the abrogation OF the op-
,.aasI terminating clause. is now in a position
vn.-s he may determine she policy OF the opera
A,,..s Although NJ. DippeTs contract has not
her renewed. all evidences yesterday pointed TO
-. fact that Il would be perhaps after its expira
,,,B March I next Mr. Gatti-Casazza eager TO
sts.e Yesterday that patrons of the opera house
would have plenty OF opportunity Of listening 20
French and German opera
TIE rurno- that 'Tiehand," the only novelty OF
ire season thus far. which was produced under the
siyection OF Ness-s- Dippei and Hertz, be
,beszeo brought forward yesterday a quick an
nounceuaert TIA; such not the case, and that,
besides the Brooklyn and Philadelphia perform
snoes II would be given here a week from -
morrow night and would be kept in the repertory.
simultaneously with this the declaration that
r,sfav Mahler would a week from next Thurs
ssv night. make his first appearance Of the sea-
,on n the seasons first performance Of Tristan
md Isolde" Hr. Gatti-CasazZa also made the
statement thst he would be only too happy TO
1--WE the New York public opera in German He
thinks however. the New York public Is lacking IN
sa1-scisron OF German opera, but hopes TO amend
fhh fault by the presentation Of the operas with
ire best singers and in the best possible manner
L explanation OF N-- AIahler's appearance In
ire season, Z stated yesterday that his con-
tart at the Metropolitan Opera House did not be-
Ca until December 10 An Informal meeting OF
ctto H Kahn, member Of the executive commit
q the board Of directors, Rawlins L Cottenet
Fnd several other members OF the board OF dtrec-
r1-s was held yesterday afternoon and the general
situation caused by the action Of the singers and
n. boards reply 10 them was discussed, but no
sctiar Affecting present conditions was taken.
Nj Hanraerstein said last night that he had the
p-ofon des1 sympathy the troubles Of the Met
-7patz- board and also FOR Nessrs- Gatti-Casazza
sn6 DippeI. = haven't rro heads me- said
NJ Fan1erstein. but. what IS worse, I enjoy
triple capacity. and therefore, have three times
re trouble they have az the Metropolitan. This
tftsrnoou called e meeting OF my board Of d.
-e-to-s and they decided TO re-enzage ne IN the
-oles q general manager and administrative
age but a. E reduced salary shall accept"