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Show t GRANDEST OF GRAND , . ' 'Ii . ByDEANSTAHLE Aida has been' called the grandest of the grand opera. And so it seems to be. It has everything. Color. Music you go away humming (or singing). Overwhelming majesty and volume of music. Pathos. And just shear size. I first met Aida in the outdoor theater in Marseilles, France. (It reminded me a good deal of City Creek Canyon in Salt Lake City. Except the canyon had less growth.) The seats were concrete, which no one noticed. Musicians were in shirt sleeves and very relaxed. There was no scenery, except for a large rock on the right hand side of the stage. When the Egyptian troops return victorious from n music (three Ethiopia, which brings in the choruses, orchestra, soloists, and people almost beyond count). They had real horses, and burning torches highlighting the soldiers as they marched around the hill and onto the stage. Aida is majestic, moving, enjoyable. No, there are no horses in the production of Aida that will be presented in the Capitol Theater on Jan. 31, Feb. 2, 4 and 6. But you wont miss them anyhow. ' best-know- , I have often thought that for those going to see their first opera, they should wait and see Carmen. I may have to change that. Go see "Aida. But you will have to huriy to get tickets. Feb. 2 is already sold out. Best bets now are Monday and Wednesday. (Opera is arriving in Salt Lake City. Its not just the highfalooting who attend. All types are there. And they enjoy it.) I wont try to explain the story right now. You can get that from the program. Just one note on the singers. They are great. Productions begin at 8 p.m. And there are many south Davis residents in the chorus this time. f vsr V , 'y 'V- - ' |