New-York tribune., 1920-10-17


her stepson, and informs Philip. Don
Carlos is thrown into prison. Roderigo,
who visits him there, is shot by order
of Philip, who suspects him of aiding
Spains enemies in the Low Countries.
Don Carlos, having been freed makes a
tryst with the Queen. Discovered by
Philip, he is handed over to the Inquisi-
ton to be put to dath.
An account of new ballet, al
Carlton Magico," by Pick -Mangiagalli,
Milanose composer, to be produced
under the direction Of Miss Rosina
CALI who will also appear in the lead
ing role, will be found elsewhere in this
issue.
Otherwise the season will be devoted
to rcvivals and to the performance of
familiar operas not before given by
this company. Among these will be
"Andrea Chcnier," Umberto Giordani's
four act opera Of the French revolu-
tlon, with a lbrctto by Illica, in which
Mr.. Caruso will appear in the title role.
Encouraged by the success of "Par-
'ifal" in English last year. Mr.. Gatti
ill add "Lohengrin" and Christian and
solde'' to this years repertory. The
English text by II. and F. Corder will
be used, revised by Sigmund Spacth and
Cccile Cowdray
Louise" by Gustave Charpcntier
will also be given for the first time by
this company, with Miss Geraldine Far
rar >in the title role,
Arrigo Boito's "Mefstofele," which
has not been heard at the Metropolitan
for a long time, viii be sung with Jose
Mardones in the title role, Frances Aida,
Florence Easton as Helena, and Bania-
mino Gigh, d new tenor from the Scala
Of Milan and the Monte Carlo Opera,
in the cast.
"Cleopatra's Nisht,' last seasons
new American opera by Henry Hadey,
viii remain in the repertoire, and there
viii probably be revival of either
"Lakme' or The Tales Of Hoffman,"
"Meiistofclc," Christian and Isolde"
with Margaret Matzcnauer, Johannes
Sembach and Jeanne Gordon, and the
new ballet, "Il Carlton Magico," will
be presented during the first three
weeks Of the season.
Not only the novelties but all the
revivals will have new and original
scenery. The Russian artist Boris Anis-
field will be responsible for the settings
of "Mchstofee'
Personnel of the Company
There Will be a number Of changes
n the personnel of the company. Andres
he Segurola, the Spanish bass, who for
many years has been a familiar figure
on the stage of the Metropolitan. has
resigned to become director of the
Casino at Havana, Cuba.
Besides Mn. GigH, another newcomer
will be Giuseppe Damisc, barytonc, from
she Scala and town of Buenos Ayrcs.
The management has engaged the
following American ARTISTS
Miss Cora Chase, a coloratura So
Rrano, who has been singing at the
keale Opera, Of Madrid.
MISS Alice Miriam, soprano, who has
made an Italian career
Nine. Frances Peralto, dramatic So
prano, formerly of the Boston and
Chlcago Opera companies.
MISS Sue Harvard. soprano. widely
known here in concerts.
MISS Anne Roselle, soprano.
Miss Elvira Leveroni, ezzo-soprano
OF the Boston Opera Company.
Mario Chamlee. tenor, also known to
me American public.
William Gustafson, basso.
Carlo Edwards, assistant conductor
Nine. Emma Destinn will be with the |
company during the first part Of the
reason. and Nine Lucrezia Borj durino
the latter half.
Nine Florence Easton will be heard
IS Elsa in "Lohengrin."
he artists who have been reanragcd |
are as follcws:
Soprano Mines. Frances Aida. Gladvs
AXman Ellen Dalossy Florence Easton,
N lnnie Egener, Mary Ellis, Margaret
IArnam. Geraldine Farrar, Rita Fornia.
n abel Garrison, Claudia Muzio. Mary /
Mcillsh, May Peterson, Rosa Ponselle
Marie Rappold, Margaret Romano
EVelyn Scotncy, Lonora Sparkes, Marie
Sunde nus Marie Tiffany Edna kellogg
and Nina Morgana.
MezZo- sopranos and Contraltos-