CHAPTER XVIII

UPRISING IN FAVOR OF GERMAN OPERA

The Public Clamor for German Opera

Oscar Hammerstein and His First Manhattan Opera House

Rivalry between Anton Seidl and Walter Damrosch

The Latter's Career as Manager

Wagner Triumphant

German Opera Restored at the Metropolitan

"The Scarlet Letter"

"Mataswintha"

"Hänsel und Gretel" in English

Jean de Reszke and His Influence

Mapleson for the Last Time

"Andrea Chenier"

Madame Melba's Disastrous Essay with Wagner

"Le Cid"

Metropolitan Performances 1893-1897

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