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RAVINIA PROGRAM FOR FIFTH WEEK (Continued from page 5) is also replete in that humor which Mr. Chamlee has so delightfully ‘set forth in "Marouf." Florence Macâ€" beth will be cast as a coquettish maid, the companion of Consuelo, and this part may be compared to the equally coquettish role which she had in "La Rondine." _ Vittorio Trevisan will have one of those buffo parts for which he is justly famousâ€"that of Rondine." _ Vittorio Trevisan will have one of those buffo parts for which he is justly famousâ€"that of an ancient major domo, while Ina Bourskaya will be the countess who insistsâ€"until almost the last moment will head conduct. Although musically, "Anima Alleâ€" gra" achieves the standards of grand upera, it does not end in tragedy, but instead tells a rollicking story inl which love finds its way and culminâ€" utes with the joyous ringing of wed-' ding bells. Its story concerns the viâ€" vacious Consuelo who unexpectedly urrives at the ancestral castle of her aunt for a visit. This aunt is a marâ€"| chioness and ‘a thorougzh aristocrat.| The castle is silent and gloomy for there are no young persons about, and the marchioness frowns upon anything that smacks of levity, Here she reigns alone liké a queen,. faithâ€" fully served by her dignified and taciâ€" turn major domo. Her son, Pedro, is never at home, except for rare visâ€" its, for he prefers the gay life of| Granada to the dignity of his boy-‘ hood home. * | â€"upon the proper observance of digâ€" nity. Others in the cast are Mme. Montiâ€"Gorsey,. â€" Miss Paggi, Miss Falco, Mr. (.’avadore' Mr, Cehanovâ€" sky, Mr. Oliviero, Mr. Windheim, Mr. Ananian. . Miss Page and Mr. Scott Consuelo brings with her a joyousâ€" ness that cannot be stifled. The whole countryside falls in love with her, and Pedro, coming home for one of his rare visits, is delighted to find that a note of gaiety has been introâ€" duced into the surroundings he once abhorred.. Even the gypsies adore Consuelo who becomes the center of attraction at a wedding festivity. To the marchioness this upheaval of conâ€" ventions is almost a sacrilege until tinally she learns that Consuelo is the one. attraction that will keep Pedro at home. There is mutual love beâ€" tween these young people and before the final curtain descends, it becomes apparent that there is great happiness in store for everyone. Fifth Week The fifth week of the present seaâ€" son of Ravinia Opera will begin Sunâ€" day, July 20, with another of those national concerts which are attractâ€" ing widespread attention. This time the program â€"will be devoted to the music of Germany, and in view of the large number of German people Thursday, July 17, 1930 For the NEW MAJESTIC Highland Park the ballet. Mr. Papi will living within the Chicago district, and the universal appreciation of German music which manifests itself among Americans as well as the people of every other race, it gives promise of being highly successful. The proâ€" gram will be presented by the Chiâ€" cago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Eric DeLamarter, with Joseph Vito, harpist, as soloist. The orchestral. program will include four movements from Beethoven‘s "Eroâ€" ica" symphony, the overture to "Finâ€" gal‘s Cave" by Mendelssohn, the minâ€" uets from "Seranade" "by Brahms and the "Rienzi" overture by Wagâ€" ner. Mr. Vito‘s harp numbers will be "Valse Caprice" by Gilman; "Waâ€" terfall" by Thomas, Schubert‘s "Moâ€" ment Musicale" and Brahms‘ "Valse in A."‘ There will be present on this occasion Mr. W. Schueller, German consul of Chicago and likewise the viceâ€"consul, Dr. George Schaller, Mr. Schueller will speak. . There will be no charge for reserved seats, the genâ€" eral admission at the gate covering everything. . Mme. Rethberg in ‘:Lollengrln Mme. Elisabeth Rethberg is to sing \the role of Elsa in "Lohengrin" |which will be the operatic offering at Ravinia on Sunday night, July 20. This is a part in which this celebrated soprano has achieved unusual distineâ€" | tion in the opera houses of her native \Germany where Wagnerian singing is considered almost as a sacred rite She has ‘been called the greatest of the Elsas, and this with good reason. Edward Johnson will have the title role in which he has long been famous. Others in the "Lohengrin‘" cast are Mme, Claussen, Mr. Defrere, Mr. D‘Angelo, and Mr. Cehanovsky. Mr. | Hasselmans will conduct. On â€"Monday night, July 21, "Anâ€" ima Allegra" will be presented as anâ€" nounced above and this occasion will no doubt be a gala event in every sense of the word. Many interesting chapters of operatic history have been written at Ravinia in past seasons, for Mr. Eckstcin has mide it a rule to acquaint his patrons year by year, with operas which have in them the element of novelty. "Anima Alleâ€" gra" is such a work, and it is good news to learn that it is to be brought to performance before the season reaches the halfâ€"way mark. Tuesday Night That ardent army of Puccini adâ€" mirers will rejoice to learn that "Tosâ€" ca," one of the greatest works of this modern master, will be the offering on Tuesday night, July 22. . There is no opera more dramatic than this nor is there any which gives greater opâ€" portunity not only for singing, but acting as well, for it was based on Sardou‘s great stage play of the same name in the title role of which many of the world‘s greatest actresses have appeared. Mme. Yvonne Gall will have the name part at Ravinia Highland Park‘s Exclusive Dealer STEFFEN AUTO SUPPLY Phone Highland Park 350 T BE P RES 8 on Tuesday night, this being a role in which she has won unstinted praise in the past. Edward Johnson will be Cavaradossi, the artist lover and Giuseppe Danise will have the part of Scarpia, the villanous â€" police chief. Vittorio Trevisan will appear in one of his greatest buffo parts, that of the Sacristan. Others in the cast are Mr. D‘Angelo, Mr. Oliviero and Mr. Ananian. Gennaro Papi will conduct. o Double Bill Opera‘s most celebrated double bill, "Pagliacci" and "Cavalleria Rustiâ€" cana" has been scheduled for Wedâ€" nesday night, July 23, with two of those casts which have brought capaâ€" city houses to Ravinia time and again. In "Pagliacci," Miss Queena Mario will appear as Nedda, the faithless wife, while Giovanni Martinelli will be Canio, the player who carries on even though his heart is broken. This is one of Mr. Martinelli‘s outstanding roles which he carries to heights that are aweâ€"inspiring. Giuseppe Danise will be Canio, the player who carries on even though his heart is broken. This is one of Mr. Martinelli‘s outâ€" standing roles which he carries to heights that are aweâ€"inspiring. Giuâ€" seppe Danise will be Tonio, a part which enables him to deliver the famâ€" ous "Prologue." George Cehanovsky will have the role of Sivio and Lodoâ€" vico Oliviero will be Beppe. In "Cayâ€" alleria Rusticana," Mme, Rethberg will be heard as Santuzza, an outâ€" standing dramatic role in which this artist stands preâ€"eminent. . Armand Tokatyan is to sing the part of Turâ€" iddu and Mario Basiola will be Alfio. Ada Paggi will be Lola and Philine Falco, Mama Lucia. Mr. Papi will conduct both operas. Children‘s Concert The usual thildren‘s concert and entertainment will be given on Thursâ€" day afternoon, July 24, the concert being played by the Chicago Symâ€" phony Orchestra, under the direction of Eric DeLamarter, The entertainâ€" ment will consist of scenes from the merry opera "The Mikado" by Gilbert and Sullivan. It will be presented by a large cast under the direction of J. Williams Macy. Children twelve years of age and under are admitted free to these concerts. Seats in the opera house are free for everyone, The operatic offering for Thursâ€" day evening, July 24, will be Masâ€" senet‘s "Manon," with Lucrezia Bori singing the title role. It is well known that this is one of the outstanding Bori parts, which she interprets with consummate skill making it as conâ€" vincing as though it were spoken drama. Mario Chamlee will be cast as the young DesGrieux, one of the greatest lyric tenor roles in opera, and Leon Rothier will be the elder DesGrieux. Others in the cast are Mr. Defrere as Lescaut, Miss Maxâ€" well, Miss Paggi, Miss Falco, Mr. Friday night, July 25, Giordano‘s dramatic opera "Fedora" will be preâ€" sented ‘for the first time this season with Mme. Yvonne Gall, who scored a tremendous success in this work when it was presented last year, apâ€" pearing in the name part, Giovanni Martinelli will be Count Loris, one of his favorite parts in which he has full opportunity for that dramatic singing and acting for which he is noted. Giuseppe Danise will be De Siriex, which enables him. to use his bel canto voice to full advantage and Leon Rothier will as usual, sing the role of Cirilo, with its beautiful aria. Others in the cast are Miss Maxwell, Miss Falco, Miss Paggi, Mr. Oliviero, Mr. Windheiin, Mr. Cehanoveky, Mr. D‘Angelo and Mr. Anvanian. Mr. Papi will conduct. The opera for Saturday night, July 26, has not yet been announced. Italian Concert Sunday: afternoon, July 27, will bring the annual observance of Italâ€" ian Day with its concert devoted to the works of the great Italian masâ€" ters whose contribution to the world of music has been of inestimable worth. ‘The Chicago Symphony Orâ€" chestra, under Mr. DeLamarter will present a program which will include works by Cherubini, Sgambati, Corâ€" elli, Pedrotti and Wolfâ€"Ferrari, John Weicher, violinist, will be the soloist playing a group which will include numbers by Tartiniâ€"Kreisler, Drigo and Paganini. There will be an adâ€" dress by G. Castruccio, Italian Conâ€" sul General of Chicago. Sunday night, July 27, Verdi‘s celebrated Italian opera "Aida" will be given with the famous Ravinia cast. This means that Mme. Rethberg will have the name part, and that Giovanni Marâ€" tinelli will mppear opposite as Radâ€" ames. Mme, Ina Bourskaya will be the alluring princess, Amneris, while Mario Basiola will be Amonasro and Cavadore, Mr. Cehanovsky, and Mr Ananian. Mr. Hasselmans will con duct. n Deerfield, Illinois Pgil RADIO io Lazzari will appear as Ramâ€" .ouis D‘Angelo will be the King Hiuseppe Cavadore, the messenâ€" Gennare Papi will conduct. > A. H. MUHLKE Sold and Repaired Phone 363