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Educational Opera Draws New York Patrons At Manhattan
Oscar Hammerstein debuted his educational grand opera season at the Manhattan. the public filled the house with patrons and prices drew attention from fashion and opera circles. Performances featured Margarita D Alvares, Georges Lucas, Walkter Villa, and new talents, with Enrico Caruso debuting in Aida to a packed 9,600 seat house, drawing praise for promise despite nerves. The piece notes the broader cultural aim and mixed critical expectations for the educational opera venture.
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Oscar Hammerstein
Manhattan
Hammerstein
Lower East Wide
Upper Fifth Avenue
Redfern
New York
Manmerstein
Alvarez
John
Schumann-Heink
Fides
de Rosalies
Melba
Nordica
Mantelli
Plancon
la Salle
Allstar
Lea Huguenots
Meyerbeer
Margarita D’alvares
Ismail
Georges Lucas
Metropolit
St. Lucas
Mme. Walkter-Villa
Berthe
M. Lawkin
Coram
Enrico Caruso
Manhattan Opera House
Frederico Caruso
Marvelo
Carana
Caruwma
Mary
Carnan
Rowe
Caragan