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t 36 WINNETKA TALK July 14, 1928 (Continued from Page 35) ly the same as it was at that time, Miss Queena Mario appearing as Nedda with Giovanni Martinelli as Canio and Giuseppe Danise as Tonio. George Cehanovsky will be Silvio and Jose Mojica will be Beppe. There will be one important cast change in "Caval- leria Rusticana," Mme. Elisabeth Rethberg assuming the role of San- tuzza on this occasion. Mario Cham- lee will be Turiddu; Mario Basiola, Alfio; Gladys Swarthout, Lola and Philine Falco, Mama Lucia. Gennaro Papi will conduct both operas. Representatives of all races have evidenced great interest in the na- tional concert series which will begin Sunday afternoon, July 15, with "An Afternoon of German Music and Ger- man Composers." The Chicago Sym- phony orchestra, which ranks as one of the finest symphonic bodies in the world, is equally at home in the music of all peoples and Jacques Gordon, who will be the soloist, is a violinist of such popularity that he is always as- sured of a hearty welcome whenever he appears. There is no charge for reserved seats at these concerts, the general admission at the gate cover- ing everything. "Lohengrin" Sunday Night "Lohengrin" the opera which will be given on the evening of Sunday, July 15, is in perfect keeping with the spirit of the afternoon concert and it is certain that hundreds of those who attend the concert in the afternoon will remain over for the operatic performance in the evening. Miss Florence Easton, long re- nowned as an exponent of German roles, will be heard as Elsa, a part she has not sung at Ravinia this season, while Edward Johnson will again be cast as Lohengrin, in which he is outstanding among the world's great tenors. The re- mainder of the cast has on many occa- sions proved its work, Miss Bourskaya being heard as Ortrud for the first time this year, while Mr. D'Angelo will be the King, Mr. Cehanovsky the Herald and Mr. Preston, Telramund. Mr, Has- selmans will conduct. Again it has been found expedient to schedule an opera performance instead of the Monday night concert, and on Monday night, July 16, a special presen- tation of Massenet's brilliant "Manon" will be given. This work has won high acclaim this season with Mme. Yvonne Gall in the title role, and this cglebiated French singer will again be heard in, this splendid part. Mario Chamlee, whe as the Chevalier DesGrieux gives un- usual distinction, vocally and histrionic- ally to this part, will be cast for it again and Desire Defrere will be heard as the rough and ready Lescault. Leon Rothier will sing the short but import- ant part of the elder DesGrieux. Others in the cast are Miss Maxwell, Miss Swarthout, Miss Falco, Mr, Mojica, Mr. Cehanovsky, Mr. Ananian. Mr. Hassel- mans will conduct. "Alda" Tuesday "Aida" than which there is no more popular opera in the repertoire will be heard on Tuesday night, July 17, Mme. Elisabeth Rethberg being cast in the title role with Giovanni Martinelli as Radames. It is not persiflage to say Dre a 614-- with 4 speeds forward! A Graham-Paige 614--with four speeds forward, standard gear shift --is at your disposal. We want you to cxperighes personally the unusu performance of this moderately priced car. Hanson 555-57 Chestnut St. FRARAM-PAIGE Ported 4 Svar Five chassis--sixes and eights--p.ices ranging from $860 to $2485. Model 614, 4-passenger Coupe, with 4 speed transmission, $1275, (special equip- ment extra). Illustrated is All prices f. 0. b. Detroit. Motor Co. Phone Winnetka 330 that these are two of the greatest dra- matic roles in opera or that they were never more fittingly filled than they are by Mme. Rethberg and Mr. Martinelli. Mme. Claussen will be cast as Amneris, a part that offers unusual opportunities for singing and acting, while Giuseppe Danise will be Amonasro, one of the most important of baritone roles. Vir- gilio Lazzari will be heard as Ramfis the high priest and Paolo Ananian will be the King. Mr. Papi will conduct. As an exposition of brilliant music as applied to a highly dramatic theme, nothing has ever exceeded Gounod's "Romeo and Juliet" which is to be pre- sented on Wednesday evening, July 18, with Miss Queena Mario as Juliet. Miss Mario has demonstrated her worth in no uncertain manner at Ravinia this year, and she will bring to the role of Juliet the girlish charm that the role demands. Edward Johnson, who as singer and actor is especially endowed to portray Shakespeare's impetuous lover, will be Romeo and Leon Rothier will have the important singing role of Friar Laurent. Desire Defrere will be Mercutio and will sing the famous 'Mab Song" and Miss Margery Maxwell will be Staphano. Others importantly cast are Miss Falco, Mr. D'Angelo, Mr. Mojica, Mr. Paltrinieri, Mr. Ananian. Mr, Hasselmanns will conduct. To Hear Accordion Man The regular concert and entertainment for the children on Thursday afternoon, July 19, will bring the Chicago Symphony orchestra in a charming program which will be explained by Mr. DeLamarter and which will be followed by Parille, the singing accordion man, and Jimmy Kator, the trickster. Children twelve years of age and under are admitted free to these concerts. The reserved seats are free for everyone. Thursday night, July 19, will witness the season's first presentation of that merry opera bouffe, "Fra Diavolo" which is always welcome at Ravinia. Mario Chamlee is to be heard as the dashing bandit of the title, while Florence Mac- beth and Jose Mojica will be the lovers. Mme. Bourskaya and Vittorio Trevisan are cast as the fun-making English couple, and Virgilio Lazzari and Gior- dano Paltrinieri will be the comic ban- ditti. Louis D'Angelo will be the inn keeper. "Fra Diavolo" is one of the most spirited works in the realm of lyric drama and although it is light opera its various roles offer such splendid oppor- tunities that they are extremely congen- ial to artists of grand opera caliber. "Le Chemineau" Friday An outstanding event of the week will be the revival of "Le Chemineau" on Friday night, July 20. This splendid dramatic opera by Laroux is a gem of musicianship, character delineation and dramatic situations. It requires a cast of special fitness for its various roles and such a cast is available at Ravinia. Mme. Yvonne Gall, schooled in the finest of the French traditions, will have the role of Toinette which is rich in all of those elements that make for lyric drama. Giuseppe Danise will be heard in the title role, and it will be remem- bered that this is one of the greatest parts in the extensive repertoire of this baritone. Although 'Le Chemineau'" has not been heard at Ravinia since the season of 1924, Mr. Danise"s work as the romantic vagrant of this opera has re- mained as a pleasant memory. Leon Rothier, who, like Mme. Gall, is thorough- ly trained in the French school of sing- ing and acting, will be cast as Francois, a role he has ornamented on many oc- casions. Jose Mojica will be Toinet, the son of Toinette. Others importantly cast are Mme. Claussen, Mr. D'Angelo, Miss Maxwell, Mr. Defrere, and Mr. Ananian. Mr. Hasselmans will conduct. "La Juive" Saturday The week will close on Saturday night, July 21, with a performance of Halevy's colorful opera, "La Juive" in which Mme. Rethberg will again he heard in the stirring role of Rachel and Giovanni Martinelli will be cast as the venerable Eleazar. Leon Rothier will have his accustomed part of Cardinal Brogni. Florence Macbeth is to be the Princess and this time Armand Tokatyan will be heard as Leopold. George Cehanovsky and Paolo Ananian have important roles. Louis Hasselmans will conduct. This opera is highly dramatic in its lyric passages as well as in its acting and Mr, Martinelli Mme. Rethberg and Mr. Rothier find themselves completely at home in its trio of great roles. John Newton of Frankfort, Phila- delphia, at present is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schwartz, 187 Ridge ave- nue. --Q-- William Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smith, 1078 Elm street, is spend- ing two weeks on a farm near Clint- onville, Wisconsin. Fo. ~ ] | :