The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-10-18

you did me the honor to
~ for an interview" said Giulio
0atti-Cssszza. director OF the Metro
palitan Opera Company. as We chat.
"a yesterday In his room at the
Metropolitan Opera House. Il could
speak no English. could read no
English. Perhaps you think speak
DnGlish only indifferently well now.
know t.; but. at least, you will ad-
NIT that I understand English and
hat I can make myself understood
IN your language" This with the
Whimsical smile that makes the grave
and disnihed man at the head Of
CHAIRS at Broadway and Fortieth
street 10 human and so attractive.
Admitted" said |. so you cannot
escape now from telling me what
you think OF us as nation, and OF
our artistic sense. and OF our appre-
citation OF music"
TT was not necessary for me TO come
your people," he replied. And before
/ left Milan had a fairly good idea
4 your artistic sensibilities. but my sx-
oerisncs and observation here nave
r!pened my knowledge OF and increased
ray admiration for this great new West
srn nation with a future that 10 HINT
able. II 10 not so much the vastness
ana richness Of the land. with its popu-
laden increasing by leaps and bounds.
or the marvellous energy Of the people
dispiayed In all directions. or the lofty
buiidings that amaze one by their au.
1ac.ty that impresses me. II 10 the
wonderful catholiclty Of intent and pur.
poss that animates the heterogeneous
units Of your ninety millions Of people
rscruited from all the world"
AMERICA oGrs ALL THE eesT
MUSICAL TALENT.
Nov then. Mr.. Gatti" I intsrjectsd.
NV DO you apply this deduction TO
our operatic sense!'
There was no whimsical smile now
only set features and deliberate speech
There 10 innate love OF music In the
American people," he replied, "a herl-
tAGs from their various European pro-
ossSsos ny the american
ossirs to know all things. therefore. to
near all things. II Is astonishing to
note the number and variety OF musical
.eoe0p1sos throughout America that
- supported generously. II In not
.eosrA particularly. OF which I am think
to0: but of the symphony orchestras. OF
IL vocal and instrumental concerts, OF
. toe choral societies. Of the gles clubs
se0e OF the highest order OF merit and
~ more or less worthy.
AmencA 10 happy In that its people
4@e - know. have the force 10 pu-.
eue and inslst, and the means to enjoy
OeoDeQuentiy. In music America Geti
sae eeet. No such completely salts
foneoey performance of opera are giyer
- - the metropolitan Opera House
seAss . dozen American symphony or
ohe0eras are among the best In tn,
Weeod. A. soon ~ q singer. or q pianist
~ . vtoliuist 10 recognised In Europe
America Gsts him. A. u the opera, -!
= lUeky for New York that the wealth
asA v1haio spirit Of its leading citizens
80 he aSi1ty and willingness Of
Ar0o nuusbsr o. people to subscribe
- - sA0ssness Of ell classes to at
t0A Seabls the Metropolitan Oper.
0o0oaAy % present the greatest singer
= As'vorld. chorus unsurpassed. con
1oseoro woo are acknowledged mas
tees end . general production OF work
49, b uusivaped In excellence"
AMERICAN AUDiCNces MOST At
TgNrlvE IN the WORLD.
well. then. Mr. Gatti." ! said. "yo
regard American audiences a. the mos
intsliigenly apprsciative In the world,
mot" he said. please do not quot
mo ~ saying that, In every countr
there are audiences OF marked music,
intelligence and appreciation. What
do say. without hesitancy. is that Anne
lean audiences are the most attentive 4
the world. II Is national characteri
tic. that eagerness. alertness and II
slstsnce upon hearing and knowing tn,
! mentioned just now. And there IL
rpfreshing openness N mind here. The
10 no one school to bind the ina glnatie
- ehsrs Is In Germany France ~
Italy. for instance. with its Rreceden
and Its traditions. American mus
lovers have open minds. They Gno
voices. they understand drama and tn,
love spectacle"
rive NEW OPERAS AND TIRE
REVEALS PROMISED.
Asked about his plars for the comir
season. Mr.. Gattl INDUCED In a lit
remdniscence and rctrospection.
when ] WAS induced TO come he
ave years ago." he said, lit was not
Veean sailing. As you know. ! could n
sDsak or read English. There were ho
tie influences. prejudices. misreprese
tstlons and Observation-Disclosures to owe
Germ. ] proclaimed no policy. Acts. n
Wos1s. ever has been my motto and u
oeaGticA One absurd statement "
- was to ytaiianixelShs Mstropolit,
Ora 2Duee; absurd bseauss ny Esee