Show j THE TilE OPERA f F The The annual operatic production which will be f 1 given this coming Friday and Saturday gives promise prom prom- ise of being a very fascinating and worthwhile enoi en en- oi- oi A departure from Crom the regular three- three 1 act c opera will occur this year the program including including ing both a one ODe act grand opera and a classical ballet Y t This should offer something of interest interest inter inter- est to people of all tastes c In past years the operas produced by the University h sit sity have proved exceedingly attractive to local au nu- nu l Some performances have even brought national national national na na- y commendation The University opera is al always always aly al- al ways looked forward to by Salt Lakers and the colf college college col- col k f lege students alike as one of oC the outstanding musical treats of the year This years year's offering according to to all aval available information tion will equal and probably surpass the best achievements of or- or other of-other other years The chorus and principals have been practising and rehearsing their parts for many weeks and under the able direction of QC Professor ProCessor Thomas Giles the director di director director di- di rector they should be able abl to make a very creditable credit able showing Considerable time has been spent inthe inthe in inthe the preparation of scenery which will lend a very artistic artistic artistic ar ar- ar- ar finish to the stage settings The opera itself is of ot the highest type It is considered considered considered con con- the best work the talented Italian writer Mastagni Mascagni and it affords excellent opportunities for tor both chorus and solo work The plot of the opera is exceedingly absorbing and is followed by anyone anyone anyone any any- one whether he be musically inclined or not The story concerns the love of or two jealous women for Cor a handsome man and works up to a very dramatic climax This opera supplemented by an artistic ballet with talented dancers fur furnishes furbishes an an- evenings entertainment entertainment entertain entertain- ment which every student of the school should make an effort to see sec I |