Show ANOTHER OPERA BEING HEING PREPARED loI loIn II n a R grand opera by Verdi will have ha its premiere performance performance performance per per- in Cedar City December 11 12 and Aa a point of history this old favorite opera was presented first in America at New York City April SO 80 1855 1355 Since its presentation presenta presenta- tion it has held the American people as has baa no other opera has hils and Its It's melodies have hove been sung by children of every clime There There is no ta to school child who has not learned to love Home to Our Mountains and the tho Anvil Chorus No baritone has felt satisfied if he has not learned the tempest of the heart Every Mezzo Soprano has attempted attempted at tempted Upward the Flames Roll noli Every tenor Tremble Ye Tyrants Every concert loving public has thrilled thrill thrill- ed over the Misere l Chorus It It is a real rent achievement to be able to present this great piece of music in Cedar city Ity by our local singers and we are told that they are doing their work exceptionally well Of course I this work will be sung in tn English which will enable the people to enjoy enjoy enjoy en en- joy it more A few of the recitations will be bespoken bespoken bespoken spoken rather than sung in order that thata a thorough understanding of the opera might be gotten One of the main features will be a male chorus made up of richest voices of the town New scenery is being made for three scenes the convent the tower and the dungeon and ev every ry effort is dt to present this old masterpiece muter muter- piece in its proper atmosphere as regards regards regards re re- gards to scenery and costume The principals of the cast Annette Hazel Granger L. L A. A Luke Jack Wrig t Will Macfarlane Ann Gardner and Lehl Lehi Jones are now working nearly every night in the week and Mr Maning who is ts training them and directing the opera says he heis heis heis is pleased ed with their application and promises the public a delightful sur sur- prise lot |