REMINISCENCES
Viennese public, and as sung by their fa-
vorite tenor Vandyck (the far-famed Par-
sifal of Bayreuth) holds the first place in
the repertory of their Grand Opera.
Some years earlier than the date of
Werther is that of The Cid, with its char-
acteristic ballet of gorgeous colour. When-
ever and wherever the bewitching music of
this ballet is heard, at the first wave and
crash of the orchestra with its distinctive
tempo, visions arise of the graceful Anda-
lusian, advancing in the swing of her na-
tional dance.
In the spring of 1899 Massenet's Cen-
drillon appeared at the Opéra-Comique most
beautifully staged. The mere word " Cin-
derella " is magic to every heart that re-
members the happy days of childhood,—
the one great fairy story of the whole civ-
ilised world, read in every tongue, known
in every land, and a joy to every human
being. For who living has not read, re-
read, and wept over poor little Cinderella in
her chimney-corner, left neglected at home,
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