Chapters of Opera / Being historical and critical observations and records concerning the lyric drama in New York from its earliest days down to the present time

by Henry Edward Krehbiel

CHAPTER XIX

BEGINNING OF THE GRAU PERIOD

Beginning of the Grau Period
Death of Maurice Grau
His Managerial Career
An Interregnum at the Metropolitan Opera House Filled by
Damrosch and Ellis
Death of Anton Seidl
His Funeral
Characteristic Traits
"La Bohème"
1898-1899
"Ero e Leandro" and Its Composer