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Show Fage 13-T- HE HERALD, Provo, Utah Sunday, July 9, 1S72 i Arts and Letters By BETTY G. SPENCER This is Alta, a new paperback authored by Peasant Grove writer Ruth Winder Robertson, chroniies the colorful history of ,i,,n,ii,i,iii Summer Music Festival To Present 'Merry Widow7 in July BYU Franz Lehar's operetta "The Merry Widow" will be presented at Brigham 5 in Young University July the HFAC de Jong Concert Hall. Curtain time will be 8 p.m. for this production by BYU's Department cf Mcsie as part of 13-1- its Summer ilusic Festival concert and opera series. standard favorite of the years, "The Merry Widow" is set in Paris, first at the A Mar-sovi- Embassy, heroine's residence in the cafe Maxim. in the and finally then The heroine, Sonia, a pretty young widow, not only is good looking hut also an has inheritance' of 20 million francs. Baron Popoff, the ambassador from her native country of Marsovia, receives instructions from his government to ensure that Sonia weds another Mar-sovi- thereby keeping her 'JLhM that country. An Prince Danilo, attache, embassy is the chosen groom, but Sonia declines an arranged marriage and proceeds to enjoy the social life of "Gay Paree." Finally, however, she and Prince Danilo succumb to each other's charm. The leading roles will be played by BYU music faculty members Donnal Dalton and Robert Downs. The latter also is chorus director. Artistic director is Wolfgang Vacano, professor of music at Indiana University and a guest faculty member at BYU for the summer. Mr. Vacano, a native of Germany, studied at the State Academy of Music in Berlin and later was employed as opera conductor at German and Swiss municipal opera houses. From 1939 to 1951 he was active in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay as conductor and chorus master money charming r-- rr5 in this i'ormer mining mecca. Beginning as a sawmill and i boardinghouse, Alta's favoratle I kxiation soon made her the center of commerce, recreation He for principal opera hourss. and communication for the joined the faculty at Indiana entire mining area. The University in 1951 and since then at times grew to 7,000 population he also has shared his talent as persons. music director and chorus The newbwa town howled in master at the Aspen Festival, Western boom-tow- n tradition. been music Colorado, and he jas Land swindles, disputes over director and conductor with the property, mireral rights and philharmonic orchestra in Inpatents raged, with differences dianapolis. settled by citizens on the spot. i At Indiana he has conducted I I The hardy settlers fought an countless operas ranging from J unhospitable climate, a comWaper's "Parsival," to Ben- bustible combination of ethnic ROBERTSON RUTH "Peter groups and the Britten's jamin Strauss' claim to Grimes," disputes as they sought to found them a community of "Rosenkavalier." wrest fortunes from die mineral traitors, murderers, fanatics In 1966 he was given a citation lodes of Cottonwood Mining and whores." The battle raged by the city council of In- District. and the telling of the plot to dianapolis, made an honorary Mrs. Robertson sheds- - new conquer the Mormons through citizen and given the key to the of mining light on the character of several development city. a is resources of this compelling personalities prominent "The Mer'y Widow" is era. Col. Patrick narrative, full of pathos, exdirected by Dr. Karl T. Pope, ConnersAlthough is generally credited citement and little known facts associate professor of dramatic with being the first to discover which make the period come arts, with Dr. Ralph G. Laycock, mineral riches in Utah, the alive for the reader. professor of music, as orchestra Fortunes were made, lost, Spaniards, using Indian slave director. I?bor, were probably the first to recovered and squandered as take the precious "money rock" the new-ric- h bargained and fought, labored and schemed to from the area. Conners, however, is still "the establish Alta as the mining father of Utah mining," capital of the territory. Finally, although his motives may have the veins ebbed out and glory of been vindictive and for personal the Emma, as well as other gain. In other circumstances mines, glimmered and faded. A collection of Alta incidents and other times, Conners and Brigham Young probaaly would adds substance and vitality to book by have become fast friends. Both the published were intelligent, Wheelwright Press and the first resourceful men. Instead, they in a planned series of paper" ""' " '"i became bitter enemies. backs on points of interest in Brigham counseled his followers Utah. Alta has been reborn on skis to seek the riches of the earth through harvest, while Conners and the end of her story is not yet plotted to draw enough Gentiles in sight. Mrs. Robertson, a native of to Utah through the promise of mineral riches to overcome the Vernal, studied journalism at voting majority of the Mnrmons BYU and has done extensive and take control of the Territory. writing for the Seminaries and Conners animosity was Institutes, Pacific Schools and characterized in his comment other national and regional about the Mormons, that "he publications. ever-prese- XJ Z - New History of Alta Marvin Payne Recording Mining Area Written neveajs Striking Talent strong-minde- d, THE NEW THEATRE for the Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City is ready for dedication and the opening performance on July 13. The structure Is Elizabethian in character and has a roof that protects two thirds of the stage area, Utah Shakespearean Festival Is Readying to Open New Theatre Dedication and naming of the new permanent home of the Utah Shakespearean Festival has been scheduled for Thursday, July 13, opening night of the eleventh annual season of the Festival, it was announced by Dr. Royden C. Braithwaite, chairman of the USF Board of Directors and president of Southern Utah State College where the Festival is staged each summer. Constructed a year ago and used for the first time during the 1971 season, the new Festival theatre has been completed in detail during the past year and is now ready to be turned over to the State Building Board, Dr. Braithwaite said. Those who have helped make the building financially possible and who have planned and built it will be honored at the dedication ceremonies. Included will be Dr. and Mrs. Obert C. Tanner, prime donors to the vuilding, and members of the Adams family for whom the building will be named. The new theatre will be designated as the Adams Memorial Theatre in honor of the pioneer parents ar.d uncle of Mrs. and other Tanner, prominent theatrically affiliated members of the Adams family. Mrs. Tanner's parents were Thomas and Luella Redd Adams. Her uncle was Will L. Adams, founder of the Adams Stock Company. AD were early Parowan, Utah residents. They, and others of the family line, have made significant contributions to the culture of the state, Dr. Braithwaite said. Also attending the dedication and Festival opening will be the designer and of the summer event, Douglas Cook, head of the Department of Theatre Arts at Penn State University. Mr. Cook and Max Anderson, architect for the theatre and a member of the building's State Building Board, will explain the building and its use to first night audience. President Braithwaite will the of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y members of iiinJiuii H il mi i the el with violin accompaniment is there it is performed in good while Mr. Pappas assists on the taste without the necessity for a guitar and vocal. This is the second album for blast of noise to keep up interest. Mr. Payne has an instinct for Mr. Payne who has also "ShiDS of Dust." rhythm and mood that is the published Weil-Know- n Ensemble, Opens July 25 at The personnel of the Jamey k Aebersold Ensemble, including trumpeter Aebersold and pianist Dan Haerle, will head the faculty for Jazz Week, at Brigham Young July University. Jazz Week is open by audition to high school, college and very advanced junior high school students. Music educators are also encouraged to attend. It is a part of the "Sounds of Summer" program sponsored by the BYU Music Department. Other faculty members will include Charlie Craig, Tyrone Brown and Ralph Geades of the Jazz-Roc- 25-2- 9, Aebersold ensemble, Robert Campbell and Newell Dayley, local jazz and Rich Music Department 1. They should be recorded at 7 speed and should be indicative of the student's "Flexibility and basic control of (the) instrument," according to Elkington. Jazz Week is only one of three weeks of music training included in the overall "Sound of Sumk mer" program. A clinic scheduled for July 31 through August 12, is open to the BYU prior to June two-wee- musician-instructor- s, Band. The daily schedule for the week is established to allow for optimum instruction and performance. Master classes will begin the morning. Skill classes, combining instruction in appreciation, listening, style and analysis and theory, will follow. The afternoon will begin with a daily concert of jazz music performed by the Jazz Week faculty. These concerts will serve as demonstration for the skills taught in morning classes. RICH PINNELL without audition. Students may obtain homing students and dining accommodations on campus. Some scholarships are available and will be awarded on the basis of both musicianship and need. Registration forms and additional information on Jazz k clinic or all Week, the three weeks of the "Sounds of Summer" may be obtained by writing Brigham Young University, Summer Youth HRCB, Provo, Programs, 242-- Photo Contest Opens For Amateurs two-wee- M 84601. Alfredo Curator Cultural and Valente, former of the New York Center in Manhattan internationally o known artist and art photographer, collector, will serve as judge of a amateur nation-wid- e mtmiwmmmww. m 'i'"w ijlpji nniig $wngmamt&;M,Mmm.vMwi BYU Studen" will have the opportunity for practical application of these skills when they meet in small ensembles, or combos, to practice what they have learned. Each of these classes meets daily. Personal auditions or audition tapes for Jazz Week must be submitted to Mr. Elkington in photography competition which continues through October 15, 1972. Jit j tl "TJ i ir ft " f Both color and black and white are eligible for photographs awards and cash separate amateur photographers are invited to enter their favorite photographs. In order that as many deserving entries as possible may be displayed, in addition to the award winners, The Stevens Art Gallery, 993 Second Avenue, New York City, will be devoted entirely to the exhibit scheduled for November Entry forms may be obtained by sending a stamped, 12-1-9. DAN HAERLE TYRONE BROWN envelope to First View Exhibitors, Inc., Room 201N, 127 East 59th Street, New York, N.Y. 1002. Sole, 4 -- l Wf fx fine china handcrafted by Berlin's GIFT FOR A QUEEN State Porcelain Manufactory has been presented to many official visitors to this city. This 18th century clock (about two feet high) was given to Queen Elizabeth to commemorate her visit to Berlin. sub-lev- el Odds & Ends Wig The upper stage covers ap- proximately the same dimensions as the lower stage with the exception of three balconies projecting from the center and each side of the upper level. The stage roof protects nearly of the stage area. Rustic shake shingles on the roof and two cupolas rising above it enhance the Elizabethan appearance of the stage house. The cupolas are designed in hexagonal shape to conform with the basic shape of the stage and superstructure. Access is provided to these upper areas for use of props such as be'.'s and cannons and to accommodate the heralds as they play the MARVIN PAYNE Jazz Week Attracts V The University of Utah is the host for several exhibits on the university's campus during the month of July. The Utah Comedy of Errors will follow Museum of Natural History will the dedication program as the show its exhibit "Standing Up opening play of the season. Country" from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 "King Lear," directed by Prof. p.m. daily until Sept. 4. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts Adams, will open on July 14. The first Festival production of "The is showing "Contemporary Winter's Tale" will be perAmerican Prints, Published by formed on July 15 with Mr. Brooke and Alexander," Firlayson as director. "Belloq: Storyville Portraits." The exhibit will remain open Special guests will also include Mrs. Paul Clayton of Salt Lake until July 30 from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, City, a member of the Kennedy Center Advisory Committee for and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. Still playing at the Lagoon the Performing Arts. Opera House is the Cole Porter The new theatre is a authentic Elizabethan structure madcap musical "Anything Goes," which will continue until rising 32 feet above the ground. The main stage encompasses 48 July 29. feet at its maximum width and 28 feet at the outer areas. The back stage is 21 feet deep. A basement provides access for maintenance. four-lev- ii - University Of Utah Calendar Festival Board of Directors; the SUSC Institutional Council, and local and state dignitaries. Directors of the season's plays, Prof. Adams, Michael Finlayson, and Richard Filcher, will receive special recognition. Mr. Filcher's production of SUMMER DRESS SPECIAL PLAINS, FLORAL SLEEVE OR SLEEVELESS. OFF ONE GROUP LINED PRINT VOILE DRESSES SIZE 8 TO 10-1- 2 MUST SEE TO BELIEVE This is nil new merchandise. It's iust been in stock to long and must be sold! two-thir- outline the history of the Adams family and offer tribute to them. traditional trumpet fanfare Dr. and Mrs. Tanner will before each Festival performance. Colorful banners fly respond. The dedicatory prayer for the from flagpoles above the building will be offered by cupolas. Watson Adams, son of Will L. Funds are still being raised for Adams and a former member of future development at the jhe Parowan Sake Presidency theatre site which will include :Pi I.I" permanent seating and paving and landscaping of the Festival grounds and gardens, Dr. Braithwaite said. Saints. Opening remarks for the program and welcome will be by Professor Fred C. Adams, Festival founder and producer. Other guests at the dedication will include representatives oi Blackburn and Gower, con- tractors; old custom on state Johnsons may dine from a 1867 visits for host and visitor to service, while (on special occasions) Mrs. Hubert Humphrey exchange polite speeches and is likely to use her 1784 "Bleu official gifts. In Berlin the of- Mourant" to serve coffee and ficial present is frequently dessert. Each piece of Berlin porcelain made in Berlin's very porcelain is marked with the own famous factory. Queen blue underglaze scepter and if Elizabeth received an 18th painted also a royal orb with century clock. The Lyndon B. the letters KPM. It is an Burt Like Bacharach he not only composes the music, but sings it and accompanies himself on the guitar. His music has a folk basis but the sound is cuirent. Each song is different and each has a un'que accompaniment. His style ranges from the moving spiritual type of music to the more syncopated Calipso beat, and yet it is always the "now" sound the sound that is sought by the young "rock" enthusiast and also enjoyed by the more reserved adult group. L' is a quality without gimmicks voice that can and does succeed on its own merit. While the beat of his He moves from performance. highs to lows and from soft to loud without a flutter in the mastery of musical technique and always there is this tonal this ability to retain a quality clear pitch that makes his music far superior to the bulk of music now on the market. This talented musician is also a poet and the words of his songs display this fact. "White Stone," which is the first number on the album, foretells more to come in the way of poetic excellence. Even the titles are creative such as "Sam Jangle Bingle Bar.gle Day" which sounds as different and exciting as it is. The album overall is a display of superb local talent which includes Mr. Payne's wife, Niki Ann, and his brother-in-laMichael Pappas. Mrs. Payne assists vocally and performance. Pinnell and Grant Elkington. Mr. Elkington is director of the BYU Cougar Porcelain Making Is a Fine, Difficult Art secret of the quality By RENEE C. NELSON It is rare in the world of music for a record to be produced which will appeal to both young and old Marvin Payne of Provo has produced such a record under the Trilogy Arts label One entitled "Man-i- Payne Man." But he w not just one man! In his album he proves to be many men with many different moods and styles of . SAVE ? 'I i up IP : : 1 : K, Prices Start at . . to yi Hi OA. 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