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Show is, SUNDAY HERALD Sunday, December Utah 10 Matinee jy uuh , Set Monday Pre-Sho- w isco 1 i and r Od Mayor Lloyd L. Cullimore Saturday issued a statement endorsing the civic opera and civic orchestra movements in Provo and urging all people of the area to support all cultural endeavors. The citizens of Provo are grate- - jgnifs Utah Valley Opera Association will, present its fifth production Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the delightful ''Hansel and Gretel" by Humperdirick. The Monday performance is a " matinee at 2:15 p.m. Provo High School intended , at largely for junior high school students. Regular performances will be Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 8:15 p. m., also at PHS auditorium. An outstanding cast is holding dress rehearsals for the event under direction of Carl Fuerstner, n operatic conductor in this country and in Europe. I. Wide Experience has been active Fuerstner Mr. .j in the operatic area professionally 20 for some years beginning with early experiences on the continent. In recent years he has been associated with University of Utah, Utah Opera Theatre of Salt Lake, and with the San Francisco Opera Association. The outstanding cast, which features double casting in key roles, will be as follows f Mrs. Ina Lou Cheney and Miss Nancy Folsom in the role of Han-ise- l; d Gretel, Mrs. Margaret and Mrs. Elayne Clark; Dr. 'John Peter, a broom-makeX. Crnkovic; Gertrude, his wife, Mrs. Euth Melville and Mrs. Marr j , I ?'pre-show- '' - . ' I . well-know- I . Wood4-war- r, jorie Burtchett; the witch, who eats children, Mrs. Florence Rogers; sandman (sleep fairy), Mrs. Janet Bradshaw; dewman (dawn fairy), Mrs. Verna Allred. Noted Singer It will be noted that Ina Lou Cheney, wrho sang the role last season, returns from Idaho Falls this year to perform in "Hansel and Gretel.'' Mrs. Cheney, an outstanding mezzo, was in demand to sing - in an tdaho production but passed up this opportunuity to come to Provo for the opera here. For a time she was a member of the Brigham Young University voice department. She is well known locally for her outstanding talent, as are many other, cast members. , Mrs. Victor J. Bird, president of the Utah Valley Opera Association, reports that .a desk' for the advance ticket sale will function at Utah Savings and Loan Association Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m." to 4 pjn. The box office at Provo High School will also be open each of the three nights after 7 p. m. .' The Utah Valley Opera Association has worked out an arrange ment for family season tickets which apply to families of all sizes. The family season ticket includes two voting memberships in the association and covers all three operas to be presented. Single tickets include one 'membership. Comments on Coming Opera Utah Valley Association Congratulated on Choice The mayor's statement continu- ed: The (UPI) continforecasts Weather Bureau ued wintry weather for .most of the nation through the Christmas and New Year's seasons and into WASHINGTON mid-Januar- y. DRESS REHEARSAL FOR PROVO OPERA There's excitement in the air as Propo prepares for the opera "Hansel and Gretel" to be presented "at a Monday mati- nee and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings; Some of the! performers in the cast, are shown above at rehearsal. From left are: Seated Hansel, Ina Lou Cheney; and . Gretel, Margaret Woodward. Kneeling J oanne Durrant and Kathy Ostlund. Standing Christine Petersen, J. C. Taylor, Lesley Strong, Carolyne Smith, Shirley Jean Ingles, Terri Fisher, Susan- McNamara. - i Top Artists Give Opera 'Pro' touch : V'.' the opportunity to develop their talents, and the public as a whole has a chance to receive cultural experiences of great profit. "These performers who are bo willing to devote their time as well as their talents in this type of activity should be commended highly and should receive our enthusiastic support in. order that the organization might not only continue, but grow. The organization of a civic orchestra is also underway and making excellent progress. With the .combined cooperation of the two, greater success is anticipat- For Most of U.S. &y..y.w.,j:i:.AV!v:- ' .V "Those who. participate have Weather In Store -- . for the. efforts being put forth by the Utah Valley Opera Association in the organization of a civic opera," he said. ful Continued Wintry " . Mayor Cullimore Asks Public To Back Opera. OrchestraN As Cultural Civic Proiects The bureau said Friday that temperatures 'were expected to average well below seasonal normals over the eastern and southern states. The temperature forecast were near normal for the Northern Plains and the Pacific Coast and moderately below normal elsewhere. r . Heavier than usual "precipitation with more sleet and snow was predicted for the southern half of the country and the Atlantic Seaboard. Subnormal amounts of rain sleet and snow were . forecast for ed.' ,i: :" - r 'The orchestra will be available for concerts and' can be of great service to our communities, not only in the Opera season but during the summer evenings at parks and other activities." ; ' - the Upper Mississippi Valley and the Pacific Northwest, with near normal amounts over the rest I, the nation. ' -- 3 By JOHN CRNKOVIC The nature of opera, combining the dance with orchestral and vocal music; makes: it a difficult medium to master. When we consider, too, the complexities of dramatics as added, it calls forth, ! indeed, the utmost from the artist.- AssocThe Utah Valley Opera ' ' in fortunate being able least 10 of our family members iation is who to to artists its public attend these productions. bring arts in generous The opera "Hansel and Gretel," combine these ; which is being presented Dec. 19, amounts. Boy "Samuelson, in the West; Mtichard Das-tra20 and 21, is particularly appropwho recently was called to riate for this season of the year. It has cultural value for both sing in New York; Margaret ' adults and children. The story Woodward, whose ease of voice is familiar to most children. It is production belies the difficulty of filled, with the folk songs of her performance; Wanda PeterHumperdinck's native ; Germany. son whose electrifying stage preIts melodies are hummed by sence has endeared her to valley adults "and children everywhere. residents; Buth Melville, who , rne uian vauey opera Assoc iation is to be congratulated on their intention to produce the famous German opera Hansel und Gretel by Engelbert Humper-:dinc- k. This exceptionally beauti-'fmusic, for which an excellent English translation will be used, is especially suited to our Christ, mas season. Contrary to a popular opinion, Hansel and Gretel is not just a fchildren's opera,; but a mature, distinguished art work about chil--1 dren. Naturallv. children, eniov ; this opera above any in the stand-lar- d repertory, but it must not be forgotten that it was composed for adult audiences. a musical composition As ul : j 1 ; well-kno- j Humperdinck's creation ranks with: the most noteworthy among standard operas. Those who have to. do with the j musical and stage direction of the local production are among the most highly trained and ex- f . , l perienced professional personnel of Utah. The 'cast includes some of our very best performers. Under such circumstances outstanding performances are absolutely V guaranteed. " - Dr. Gerrit de Jong,- Jr. Dean Emeritus, - ! ; - College of Fine Arts Brigham Ypung University We are pleased to " know that the Utah Valley Opera Associa, tion has placed family tickets on sale for this season's performances. This is indeed an opportunity for a family the size of ours. There are twelve of us at home. Our eldest is attending BYU, and our youngest is seven months old. We plan to have at wn p, : The song, 'The Children's Prayer" is especially well known. We are looking forward to; some pleasant evenings at the opera finds herself; at home in numerous roles these people plus many others make Utah Valley Opera Association productions professional and entertaining. The C. Rodney Kimball Family Performances are further enhanced by the outstanding talents of Carl Fuerstner, whose years of experience in profes- , ; ejTiT . this year. The Utah Valley Opera Association presented a very outstanding musical tea with local artists performing. The fine, and varied artistry of the .instrumentalists and vocalists were a credit to the entire Provo community. Every community needs its own musical organizations to give local artists an opportunity to perform in public. The public needs music and musicians need the public. The enthusiastic applause of the audience proved the pleasure of those attending, As a relatively new resident of Provp, it was a real introduction for me to the local artists and it was an experexciting ard rewardmg ' ience. ; 7 . I feel that more opportunities to hear our talent perform will .be a real asset to the cultural advancement of audience and performer. I am looking, forward to another afternoon of good music from the Provo area. Mrs. A. A. Nickel 568 E. Center, Provo. 4 : . ' nSSS-- ajp ' $38s v j sional opera; are invaluable. Add Ralph, Laycock, Brandt Curtis, Don Earl, Jacob Bos, Marian Brandley, Max Golightly, Phil Keeler and you have a roster of personalities; that can bring to life a musical drama of any depth or complexity. -- DEATH RATE CROPS .i; i : NEW YORK (UPI) The accident death rate at ages 65 and over has decreased from 224 per in 1949 to 165 in 1958 more than 25 per cent in less than a decade. 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