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

Musical Editor of "The New York Tribune";
Author of "How To Listen To Music,"
"Studies In The Wagnerian Drama,"
"Music And Manners In The Classical Period,"
"The Philharmonic Society Of New York," etc., etc.



To MARIE--WIFE

and

DAUGHTER HELEN

Who have shared with the Author many of the
Experiences described in this book.