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

CHAPTER VII

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MAPLESON AND OTHER IMPRESARIOS

Colonel James H. Mapleson A Diplomatic Manager His Persuasiveness How He Borrowed Money from an Irate Creditor Maurice Strakosch Musical Managers Pollini Sofia Scalchi and Annie Louise Cary Again Campanini and His Beautiful Attack Brignoli His Appetite and Superstition