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a _-- yr NX -- ph. rm--_---- July 2, 1927 WINNIEITXA TALK 33 OPERA LOVERS AWAIT RAVINIA SECOND WEEK Brilliant Holiday Program to Follow Greatest Opening Week in Summer Opera By Critic It has long been predicted that the present season of Ravinia opera and concerts would be the greatest in the history of this unusual institution. This prediction was made on the strength of the fact that Ravinia, season by season, has grown by leaps and bounds, both along artistic lines, and in appreciation of the public as well. Now that the new season is at last a reality and there have been several days in which to take note of its ac- tual achievements, there is reason to know that there will be no disappoint- ment, and that the most optimistic prophecies made regarding it will be realized to the fullest extent. Louis Eckstein has paraded the ma- jority of the world-famous artists en- gaged for this year, and he has given a liberal sample of what the repertoire will be like. It must not be forgotten that there are still several interesting novelties and unusual works in store, for to date he has found it necessary only to draw upon the standard works for his earlier performances. Never has enthusiasm run higher, and never have the crowds which have thronged to "The Opera House in the Woods" been greater. In Ravinia the north shore possesses an asset which is so valuable that it is impossible to meas- ure its worth in mere words. Through it the eyes of the entire music world are fixed upon this particular part of the Chicago district, and it gives this community a prestige it could not otherwise enjoy. Repeat "Andrea Chenier" As the first week of Ravinia opera comes to a close thousands of persons are avidly looking forward to what the second week of the season is to bring. In scheduling his repertoire for this period Mr. Eckstein has taken many things into consideration, and it goes without saying that his plans will meet with the entire approval of all Ravinia patrons. It is good to know that there is to be another opportunity of hearing "Andrea Chenier" and "Romeo and Juliet," as the demand for tickets was so great when these operas were given on the first and second nights of the season that there were hundreds un- able to gain admission, but who will welcome the opportunity of hearing these works during the coming week. The second calendar week of Ra- vinia opera and concerts will begin Sunday afternoon, July 3, with the regular Sunday concert by the Chi- cago Symphony orchestra, under the direction of Eric Delamarter. Jacques Gordon will be the soloist, and an at- tractive program has been prepared. Sunday night will bring the season's first presentation of "Carmen," which is not only one of the greatest operas of the French school, but which en- joys universal acclaim. It is upon this work that the fame of the French composer, Bizet, rests, and had he written nothing else he would be well entitled to his place in the hall of im- mortals. Madame Ina Bourskaya will be heard in the title role, this being a part which is eminently suited to her colorful personality, and which she en- dows with that splendid genius for acting which marks everything she does. Edward Johnson wiil appear as Don Jose, a heroic tenor role which makes unusual demands upon the his- trionic ability of any artist. Mr. Johnson finds this role particularly suited to him, as he not only sings it with complete command of all its vo- | cal possibilities, but likewise makes it [one of the most appealing parts in | Monday night July 4, taking the place an outstanding piece of acting. Mario opera. Others in the cast are Miss of .the orchestra concert usually sche- Basiola will be heard as Escamillo, and | Maxwell, Miss Swarthout, Mr. D'An- |duled for Monday nights. It goes his rich baritone voice is eminently |gelo, Mr. Ananian and Mr, Paltrinieri. | without saying that "Martha" is" a - a . . reqpr + . . da well fitted for the : splendid ; music | Wilfrid Pelletier will conduct. work having universal appeal for all which Bizet has provided for this part, "Martha" Holiday Event |opera lovers, for it is replete in and which includes the Toreador Song.| That popular light opera, "Martha," | melody, it tells a charming romantic | : ioe LE, : : ee Florence Macbeth is cast as Micaela, | will be the special holiday offering on | (Continued on Page 38) What have you planned for the 3-day holiday over the Fourth of July? Here is one ot thos i 1 ities that come all too seldom. Make the most of it. Go somewhere. 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