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Show MUSIC LOVERS OF UTAH COUNTY TO SEE 'FAUST' Opera is probnbly no bettor loved or keenly appreciated in the eastern than in western cities, and yet because be-cause of the smaller population of intermountoin cities they are permitted per-mitted to enjoy but little of that ype of production that combines the drama, the orchestra., chorus and soloists into a harmonious whole. With the bringing of Gounod's immortal masterpiece "Faust" tc the Columbia Theatre next Mondn evening the Lucy Gates . Grtiw: Opera association gives Utah county coun-ty cities another opportunity to hear grand opera. Miss Gates, internationally Unowr operatic soprano, has gatherec around her an orray of talentec and experienced singers and instrumentalists instru-mentalists iu such number as to insure in-sure the artistic success of her tin dei'tnking, according to those fa miliar with the troup. Her chie: basso, Herbert Gould of Chicago, b known from const to const. Througl his marvelous rich voice of widi range and his natural histrionii ability he should be as fine a "lie phistopheles" as any of which thi American stage can- boast today while William T. Mitchell, Ameri can tenor, is admirably fitted t make a nearly ideal "Faust." All of the minor principals, cuor us members, orchestra personue and the ballet have been carefully chosen and thoroughly drilled. |