Not Since Verdi

In Europe last week Manhattan's Philharmonic-Symphony proceeded on its triumphal tour (TIME, May 5-19).

In Rome, in the Augusteo Concert Hall built inside the ancient tomb of the Emperor Augustus, important listeners were her Majesty Queen Helena of Italy, Prince Boncompagni Ludovisi, Governor of Rome and U. S. Ambassador John Work Garrett. As it had in Paris, Zurich, Milan and Turin the press proclaimed the orchestra the greatest in existence, Toscanini the greatest of conductors.

In Florence people stood six hours in line waiting for admission. Not since Verdi, the talk was, had Italy been so stirred by the display of musical genius.

In Munich critical Muencheners cried Hoch! until their throats were hoarse. The press called the Orchestra better even than the best in Germany.

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