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| bt +e " 7 2200 WTPRITIN SYN Or, Wg August 25, 1928 WINNETKA TALK 31 CREAM OF OPERAS AT RAVINIA'S CLOSING Final Week Beginning This Sun- day to Witness Production of Most Popular Works It is no easy task to select what may be called the "creme de la creme" of the entire Ravinia repertoire as it has been presented throughout the season in order to make up a week's program which is to be considered as highly representative of the most popular works of the list. Yet that is always the aim of Louis Eckstein when the time comes to schedule the season, a final performance, and this year, as in the past, he has found himself em- barrassed by a super-abundance of highly successful works. However, he has chosen for the week beginning Sunday, August 26, seven outstanding operas which are certain to prove eminently pleasing to those thousands of music enthusiasts who, during the current season, have been loyal patrons of Ravinia. During the week ahead all of Ra- vinia's best known artists will appear in roles which are particularly gratify- ing to them, and both the French and the Italian schools of composition will be represented. In answer to the many inquiries which have been received, Mr. Eckstein announces that there will be another performance of "Mar- ouf," the new opera which has taken the opera patrons of the Chicago dis- trict by storm and which has formed the subject matter of another thrilling chapter in the annals of Ravinia achievement. Gala Performance Sept. 3 Mr. Eckstein's announcements is- sued today, makes known not only the operas for the tenth week of the sea- son, but likewise include two special events for the Sunday following. It is known the details for a special gala performance which will bring the sea- son of 1928 to a climatic close on Mon- day evening, September 3, are now be- ing completed, and there is every in- dication that this gala will be memor- able in the history of Ravinia opera. The plan to which Mr. Eckstein is de- voting his attention at present, will include the most interesting acts from three or four of the operas which have been outstanding successes this sea- son and which will enable virtually all the artists of the company to appear. But a program of this kind requires much careful thought and considera- tion and will be announced in detail in due time. The events of Sunday, September 2, and which may well be included within the scope of Ravinia"s farewell fes- tivities for the present season, will bring a special concert by the Chicago Symphony orchestra on the afternoon of that day, during which a large ar- ray of the musicians of the orchestra will appear as soloists. These include Jacques Gordon, violin; Edward Llewellyn, trumpet; Alfred Wallen- stein, 'cello; Alfred Barthel, oboe; Theodore Tesche, flute; Robert Linde- man, clarinet; Hugo Fox, bassoon; Joseph Vito, harp; Clarence Evans, viola; Pellegrino Lecee, horn; Francis Napolollo, English horn and Gustave Stang, trombone. Eric Delamarter will conduct. Double Bill Sept. 2 Sunday night, September 2, a double bill will be presented consisting of "Pagliacci" and the garden scene from "The Jewels of the Madonna," this be- ing the first time this season these works have been combined. Mme. Rethberg will sing the role of Nedda in "Pagliacci" for the first time this season, although she has achieved splendid success in this part in seasons past. Edward Johnson will be cast as Canio in which he has already demon- strated his ability, while Giuseppe Da- nise will be Tonio. Mr. Cehanovsky will have the role of Silvio and Mr. Mojica will be Beppe. Gennaro Papi will conduct. The garden scene from "The Jewels of the Madonna" will have Miss Easton as Maliella, one of the most dramatic roles in opera, while Mario Chamlee will be heard as Gen- naro. Mario Basiola is cast as Raf- faele and Anna Correnti will be Car- mella. Mr. Papi will conduct. The tenth calendar week of Ravinia opera and concerts will begin Sunday afternoon, August 26, with a concert of Swedish music presented by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Eric DelLamarter. Mme. Julia Claussen, contralto of the Ravinia Opera forces and Alfred Wal- lenstein, 'cellist, will be the soloists. This concert is dedicated to the Swe- dish National Society of Chicago and Charles S. Peterson, chairman of the organization, will deliver the address of welcome. There is no charge for reserved seats at these Sunday con- certs, the general admission at the gate covering everthing. "Aida" Next Monday Sunday night, August 26, "Aida" will be the offering and again Mme. Eliza- beth Rethberg will be heard in the title role of this famous Verdi work in which she has scored such success at Ravinia as well as at other famous opera houses of the world. Edward Johnson will appear as Radames in which he measures up to the higest standards of singing and acting, and Wanted Saleswomen- Mme. Julia Claussen will sing the part Have opening for two high of Amneris, which will be matter of grade experienced sales ladies. special interest to the legion of her Gentil Sala: Quick - fellow countrymen who will attend the a Fm 9:30 gs of) Swedish concert in the afternoon. i ichi Others in the cast are M. Basiola, Mr. FO N. Michigan Ave, (Continued on Page 31) OLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC 28th YEAR OPENS SEPTEMBER 10 Winnetka Branch, 545 Lincoln Ave., Phone 974 TEACHERS IN CHARGE WALTER SPRY Violin VALONA BREWER Piano KATHLEEN AIR LAURA COUPLAND PHYLLIS K. 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