Article on the establishment of German opera in New York

“Since last week, German opera has been in full swing.  It has been the old names and until now, the old operas that have been offered to us. The old familiar things can have enchantment, provided they are not completely detached from out modern sensibility. Whether this is the case with the current German opera or not, let us leave this matter alone for the present. Let us be happy that we even have German opera. We believe we can say for certain that it finally has a firm footing in America. The ground has been laid, requiring at this time only prudent leadership and capable workers to execute the construction of a solid building. Admittedly, without these, all the gains could be lost again. We are very familiar with the pitfalls which stand in the way of such an accomplishment, but these can be overcome, not just with money, but also, above all, with expertise. On the other side, it cannot be denied that the public itself must have a hand in this project. Germans truly need to make every effort to establish their opera firmly, not just because it is appropriate to raise musical taste, but also because it can elevate their social influence.”