 Many critics wondered why, given its pedigree, its age, and its relative obscurity, "Diana von Solange" was even considered for performance by the Metropolitan.Although it was never proven, many critics suspected that Stanton and others in the company were motivated by the Duke's known "lavishness ... in the distribution of orders, especially among musicians".The general manager and other executives were believed to have in fact received such decorations, but were reportedly too ashamed of the whole debacle to be seen in public wearing them.