Show w t S I I 1 " 'V ‘Vi’ " S ' I V'I -- - '” "-- " 1 Page 4 — The Herald Journal Logan Utah Monday July 21 1997 The sweep the power the grandeur of Tosca’ By Richard Wuraten for The Herald Journal Review Baron Scarpia Roman chief of police? Scarpia is one of opera's moat despicable villains a man whose relentless cruelty is overlaid by a veneer of worldly charm and piety All three characters were sung well and often brilliantly The Utah Festival Opera Company opened its fifth season in the Ellen Eccles Theatre on Thursday night with a riveting performance of Giacomo Puccini's Tosco It was a splendid choice for this Brian Montgomery seen as Jack year's opening night — after almost Ranee in last year's production of Puccini's Girl of the Golden West added another villain to his credits in his portrayal of Scarpia 100 years Tosca still has the sweep the grandeur and the power to keep its audience absolutely spellbound from the opening curtain to the last note in the orchestra Thursday's performance Montgomery brought a deep rich baritone voice and a powerful dramatic sense to this role but it was not com- was no exception First performed on Jan 14 1900 Tosca belongs loosely to a group of works described as Vcrismo in which the sordid and the sensational are intimately wed The opera is set in Rome in 1 800 and revolves around three principal characters (all of whom meet with violent death before the final curtain): the painter Mario Cavaradossi a Napoleonic sympathizer the singer Fiona Tosca Cavaradossi's lover and pletely convincing: his appearance was loo youthful in spite of his gray first-a- ct wig and his general demeanor a little too genial to fit the character of the totally unrelenting and lustful Scarpia — a man “before whom all Rome trem- bled" Richard Sanchez made his fust Utah Festival Opera appemnee in the role of Cavaradossi His acting was exemplary throughout and his brilliant tenor voice d’arte (I have lived for art and love) while lying on her back Her deeply moving portrayal of Fioria Tosca was one of the finest quite equal to the demands of this role A tendency to force high notes was apparent here and there however and the voice showed some rough edges that may disappear as Sanchez guns more experience on die operatic stage Nevertheless his ensembles with Fioria Tosca were beautifully sung The star of the evening was undoubtedly Katherine Luna whose portrayal of the singer Fioria Tosca was genuinely inspired To the qualities usually associated with this character — courage sincerity impulsiveness fidelity and a touching familiarity with her maker — Luna added a refreshing touch of coquetry in her Act I scene with Cavaradossi In the second act her revulsion for Scarpia and her desperate battle to save Among the lesser characters spectacle In this respect Thursday’s performance was especially rtrang The Act I set gave an illusion or great space within the church of Sant' Andrea della Valle and the Te Deum in which mention may he made of Gregory Scarpia lays his evil plans for Tosca Kefi's fine singing and dramatic work and Cavaradossi against the backin the role of Angelotd and of Pul ground of a religious procession was a Ivan Perkins as the Sacristan a role to sumptuous feast for the eye sod ear At the beginning of Act 3 the song which he brought gruff humor and a baritone voice of the shepherd boy at dawn and the Tribute must also be paid to two indiringing of Matins by church bells of viduals whose pnrticipwt" contributed many different timbres and pitches immeasurably to the success of this both near and far were truly magical production: Conductor Flora Coutino effects The large audience on Thursday now general director of Opera Illinois and stage director Thor Steingraber evening rewarded the members of this currently with the Lyric Opera of production with enthusiastic and prolonged applause For a musical and Chicago artistic experience you will long The orchestra composed of musicians from all over the United States as remember see Tosca soon It plays well as a amattering of Utah State Uniagain on Jidy 24 26 and 31 and Aug 2 6 and 8 music members was versity faculty and totally in command r Rlchani a Wuralan recently reared aa of the music throughout of the Muaie Listening Cantor School of One of the attractions of Ibsca is the Music University of Norm Ho now Ivaa to Paredtae opportunities it presents for gorgeous nicely-polidi- her lover from the gallows were intensely felt throughout the house and die horror of the scene where she runs Scarpia through with a knife will long be remembered by those who saw it In the tradition of many great sopranos Luna began the celebrated ana Vlssl ed ( well-rehean- ed dlreo-to- CaraNna-Greene-bo- m ‘Manga’ time: Japanese comics aren’t just for young TOKYO (AP) — Teens spend long hours and stacks of cash on them Devotees in outlandish costumes pay homage to them at conventions Detractors say they warp minds fans say they’re the wave of the future The phenomenon at the center at a debate about modern Japanese youth is so marginal in most countries that it’s hardly worth a mention: comic books But Japan’s comics or “manga” are not to be trifled with The business accounts for nearly 40 percent of all the books and magazines published in And they're not just for kids Dealing with everything from teen love to trade disputes comics cater to children teens young adults — and even middle-age- d men who are often seen reading racy editions on commuter trains “Japan is the only nation in the world that has raised comics to this level of expression” said Rederik Schodt an American who has written several books about Japanese comics The best of Japan’s comics and animation are graced with highly detailed and expressive illustrations and some have found their way into Ibkyo art galleries The books and cartoons are increasingly popular in the United States and Europe into pornography and violence While some Japanese worry that young people are spending loo much time and money enveloped in otherworldly images proponents predict the country’s comic books and animation styles will form the backbone of 21st century world pop culture The trend has already spawned its own social group — comics and cartoon devotees known as “otaku" — and some argue the new generation of fans has developed an advanced visual sense "One thing they share is their appreciation for fine details" in computer games and cartoons said writer Toshio Okada who teaches a course on otaku culture at the University of Tokyo Japan’s most prestigious schooL Okada predicted in a recent book that otaku culture will challenge Western pop culture He also theorizes that fins have different values than wider society: a rejection of absolute principles and a passion for childlike imagery “Just as US pop culture demonstrates the very positive image of freedom Japanese otaku culture demonstrates the idea a! ‘cute’ and that's what’s being exported overseas” Okada said The new wave was on display at a recent comics convention in Tokyo Thousands showed up to showcase homemade comics or to buy reams of toy-li- characters But they can also stray nymph-lik- e William N McNeill July 73 that was ever known All who Sunday have known and loved him would Agree He will be trussed dearly 13 1997 at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City Utah He was born Nov 13 1923 in Garden City “—— Kart the son or Ernest Webb and Thelma Pauline Whitney He is survived by his wife Cheryl Preston two step sons Donald (Mindy) Schirfman Logan Kurt (Patty Jo) Schiff-ma- n Preston three grandchildren and a sister Ethel Harden Syracuse Kan He was preceded in death by his parents Graveside services are in Syra- McNeill He was retired from the US Air Force and the Utah State Uni tasy and reality is becoming more obvious” he said Japanese society "is n prime example of this confusion” Some people have even linked hideous crimes to comics ud cartoons A junior high school student suspected in the May beheading of an 11 ear-old boy in Kobe is a reported fan rtf violent videos and critics say the of today's “gw jenerntien11 crime is amonlity Indeed at the convention in Tokyo som of the fans didn’t seem to appreciate the dark symbolism of their costumes One group was dressed as World War Japanese soldiers and a young man skulked around the cavernous hall wearing a Nazi SS outfit and swastika arm band cuse Kan Arrangements are About Cache TUESDAY Aaron Tlppin wfil appear In concert at 8 pjn TUesday la the Utah State University Spectrum Peak Records recording artist Eric Hancock born and raised in Ogden will open for Tippin and Texas band Perfect Stranger will round out the evening AP photo H-e- ra - versity meteorology department 31 1993 he married Cheryl James Mac was the kindest most gentle most giving man William "Mac" man McNeill' j:- On March Nor- died ke sive — costumes as their favorite characters - m Obituaries gold body suit and skirt as “Tla Noto You” a character from the comic “Bastard” For some it’s all a bit much Critics are linking the rise of comics —im-i- na and video games to what they say is a growing and iiMiiwi among' Japanese young peoAt worst ple they say the drumbeat of unreal violent images has loosened youngsters’ grip cm reality Ikkahiro OtsuU a conservative social critic said materialism and obsession with childish hobbies has saddled the new generation with "a shallow sense of belonging to family or any social groups” “You cant deny that the tendency to confuse fanlist-Iftmf-M replicas at cartoon props True typically Japanese manga and animation or books and “anime” depict a fantasy land inhabited by large- believers strolled around in elaborate — and expen- eyed "I like reading comics but it's more fun to dress up" said Yoshimi Ucfaino 21 wearing a purple and A salesperson dressed aa Kisaragl Honey customers1 bugs at a Tokyo comic bookstore Neweofrecord POLICE BLOTTER Utah Highway Patrol under the direction of Webb FUneral Home Obituary policy Tte pilot Death notice cank of fonki II dot coft- - umn Inch Obituaries are measured Ralph W—Griffin OGDEN Ralph W Griffin 58 former Lewiston Utah resident died Saturday July 19 1997 from injuries suffered in a car accident south of Ogden Utah A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The Herald Journal Arrangements are under the direction for oHumIm and to se of Webb li oowihio warn uy Ricnn QBopi inducing photographs All obituaries must be ptooed by a mortuary orinper-so- n by someone authorized to make payment or arrange bitog There is no charge lor deeli noHoae ninoed bv a mor-tuar- y For more information cal The Herald Journal Funeral Home Subtitles for deaf moviegoers tested TVo men were figured Sunday night when their vehicles collided on US Highway 91 north of Richmond Reed Winward 60 of West Jordan wu going north cm the highway in nis Buick Century when a Buick Regal driven by Curtis Cain 31 or KaysviOe cut him off according to the Utah Highway Patrol Cain who was heading south wu attempting to turn left onto the Utah 61 intersection in Cove Both drivers were taken to Logan Regional Hospital Winward wu treated and released for whiplash Mid abrasions and rrlrsifd Cain wu released today after being observed for head injuries Cain wu also cited by the UHP failing to yield BIRTHS 1 Mill) o returns liiiiiuiii I Russell Tremonton n boy July 18 ADAMS — Heather Wengreea and Michael Logan a girl July 19 ANSTINE — Shelli Jones and Anthony Logan a giri July 19 NIX — Julie Perry and Roger Logan a boy July 19 TYLER — Nancy Nelson and Charles Logan a girl July 19 1 Franklin Comity Medical Cen- ter BENNETT — Dawn Sainstoo and Rodney Preston a giri July 14 GOUGHTLY — Keri Weight and Robert Logan a boy July 15 STAMPER — Carrie Beesley and Mark Bloomington a boy July 16 7 TURNBOW — Margie Ann Nielsen and Ride Weston a girl July 17 WOOD — Nadine Green and DBveFnestonabmrJidy 18 HART — Jennifer Dennis and UNO — Nicholle Harward Weston Idaho Brent Eari and a a draw one this the motion If boy Logan a girl July 19 I good showings maay pictures PHILLIPS — Kim Geddes and had a happy ending for the hero crowd "Universal hu indicated July 18 ROSE— Katherine Larsen and Lance Clifton a giri July 19 Young women age 1744 who are Interested In competing In the and heroine But much of the dut it win continue to show this Min Cache Valley Logan scholarship program are invited to an infor- audience left the theater in sus- - movie in these theaters in the weeks following" the coalition mational meeting at 6:30 pm Tuesday in the Logan Library The pro- pCttSfia Maay at the Sunday matinee of gram hu $10000 in scholarships available to winners Contact Jim the new y film "A Part showings far die deaf have Reese at for details j— NNwT PbcMoovp 11 time Simple Wish" wondered if their involved donated films and Mis and assns iin FlpliOO ML first experience at simply buying In are quoted 7716 40 vis Pimp Morris C& tickets and easing into their seals original release and at higher 4112 31 Al appiarimrtrty 930 am tatoy 14 4914 like typical moviegoers will prices Silver said “Would yon (INhR RRa mans -- vis n rare experience or went to wait until four months Dow Jon 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