GALA NIGHT AT THE OPERA—COVENT GARDEN DECORATED FOR A COMMAND PERFORMANCE.
“ I *" v ' l ''"J'''. 1 ' >■* lh *‘ ‘Si-aml Opera in London. It is controlled by an influential syndicate, formed In ISflli, the personnel of which ■' X** "" nduetor-s seat, seen in the top photo, has bee,upied by many famous musietans, amongst whom be ..inusl Liehter. < a.npanln. ..nd Mkis.h. It is usual in all big ceremonies of State to have a Royal command performance, ami the Opera House Is . own di .'. r it ;7'.:;'''' t b,.' v .'hr <h "' vn - Th - ,!,v: " b,,x is 1,1 r, >- - '—»• "•!»• im.minated , ■ A ' tl".. tors ~t I..vs IS the amph.theatrhairsi. and beyond that again in rhe distance is the gallery the rendezvous of all truly musl- ■ il enthusiasts Al.. v.» rhe unphitbeatre <»n either side, just under the ceilltu? in the i..«•«.. . . • . . ... ‘ Ijwei photo, are the slips (behind the railings), wnere there is standing room only.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 24, 14 June 1911, Page 32
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149GALA NIGHT AT THE OPERA—COVENT GARDEN DECORATED FOR A COMMAND PERFORMANCE. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 24, 14 June 1911, Page 32
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