Reviews — The New York Times

From the New York Times August 5, 1888

TIMELY FRENCH TOPICS
ARBITRATION AND THE FATE
OF BOULANGER.
JULES SIMON’S SCHEME TO CALL IN
AMERICA - BISMARK’S LETTER ON
THE BATTENBERG MATCH PUB-
LISHED - ZOLA AND THE ACADEMY

Paris, Aug. 4 -

***

     M. Massenet has about finished his new opera of “Esclarmonde.” The poem is by M. Blau, the author of “Sigurd,” and M. de Gramont, translator of “Othello” as given at the Odéon. The scene of the forthcoming work is laid in Byzance, and it gives exceptional latitude and splendor to the mise en scène and to the costumes. The principal role is written for Miss Sibyl Sanderson, who is now studying it with M. Massenet, and who will appear in it next season at the Opéra Comique. This is indeed a rare opportunity for an American débutante.

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